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MV Act should also deal with noise pollution

It is hoped that the revised fines under MV Act will bring in some kind of discipline and safety on the roads. Common offences have been listed in the notification. However, enough emphasis has not been laid on penalising modified vehicles that cause nerve-wracking noise pollution. Manufacturers ensure that their vehicles are made as noise-free as possible to comply with environmental regulations. Then why should some users be permitted to modify their vehicles?  They should be brought to book.


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Swearing-in tamasha is all show-off politics

NELSON LOPES, Chinchinim
Published Mar 29, 2022, 12:10 AM IST
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A real and well-meaning swearing-in of ministers must be conducted in the sacred premises of the assembly. Instead, Goa witnessed a swearing-in ceremony on a grand scale at a public venue on Monday. The expenses involved for this pompous occasion were borne by the exchequer. It is a needless waste of scarce resources that could find more productive avenues. People should boycott such tamashas that only satisfy the egos of politicians and parties. The question here is did BJP…

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