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Benaulim beach sees rise in vagrancy


Benaulim beach also seems to be going the Margao Municipal gardens way with migrants and drunks using the beach wall as a bed. 

There are many beach shacks in the vicinity, also there are the Drishti appointed guards but no one seems to be taking any action. 

Would the panchayat take cognisance and effect deterrence measures before the area becomes a permanent hostel for vagrants and consequently a den for crime?

Regular patrols, lighting, CCTV, coordination with police, and rehabilitation efforts could restore safety, cleanliness, and dignity for residents and tourists.


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Four-day bank shutdown is ill-timed and unfair

ADELMO FERNANDES, Vasco
Published Jan 25, 2026, 1:11 AM IST
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Banking services across the country are reportedly set to be disrupted this week, with the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) calling for a nationwide one-day strike on January 27. The strike, which falls immediately after the weekend and the Republic Day national holiday, will cause inconvenience to customers requiring in-person banking services.Ironically, the strike is being observed to press for the long-pending demand of a five-day working week for bank employees. A…

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