SATURDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER 2026

Burning of leaves pollutes environment


In the coastal villages of Goa a lot of people have taken to burning dry leaves to keep their surroundings free of litter. 

This not only pollutes the atmosphere but also risks the lives of morning walkers and damages vehicles parked along the roads. 

It would be in the fitness of things if the village panchayat makes periodic arrangements for lifting the dry leaves and composting, the natural fertilizer thus generated can be distributed to the farmers for payment of a nominal fee. This would indeed be a win-win situation for both the environment and common man.


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Tackle gutka menace with an iron hand

VINAY DWIVEDI, Benaulim
Published Mar 14, 2022, 12:06 AM IST
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It is distressing to note that paan and gutka kiosks are opening up at a rapid pace in Goa, especially in the South to cater to the ‘needs’ of migrant labour from UP, Bihar and Bengal. It is well known that these are triggers of oral cancer, besides it is illegal to peddle such stuff in the state. These are more addictive and harmful than conventional drugs which Goa is awash with already.Also many such kiosks double up as pick up points for MDMA, crystal meth and…

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