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Candolim“Baga weekend traffic needs urgent fix

Most weekends and holidays bring heavy tourist rush to the Candolim“Calangute“Baga belt, leading to long traffic jams. To manage this, traffic police should deploy officers at intervals of around 500 metres to guide vehicles, maintain lane discipline, and introduce one-way systems during peak hours where required. Strict enforcement of traffic rules is necessary. Illegal overtaking, roadside parking on busy stretches, and risky driving worsen congestion. Drivers must avoid overtaking from the left and not attempt to overtake when another vehicle is already doing so. These problems are often seen in the evenings during weekends. Goa is generally safe for tourists, but staying alert while travelling, especially at night, is important. Safe driving and patience help prevent trouble. Coastal areas need proper traffic management to ensure smooth and safe travel.


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Power tariff u-turn raises questions, not answers

Jerry Fernandes, Saligao
Published Oct 28, 2025, 10:59 PM IST
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Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar, after facing criticism for his statement last week, held a press conference on Monday evening to clarify his position. He said that the Time of Day (TOD) metering tariff will not be applied to domestic or low-tension (LT) consumers for the next three years. However, he confirmed that there will be a five per cent hike in power bills starting this month. This clarification came after opposition parties protested against the department’s…

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