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Clamp down on rash driving


3 days, 3 accidents: youth at centre of rising crashes - Goan Everyday is surely an eye-opener.

Such accidents are indeed cause for concern. Yes, the youth seem to be at the centre of car crashes as they are full of energy and seem to be driving or riding in the air. 

But of course, there are others also who may be responsible for accidents. What is missing in our country is complete lack of traffic discipline. 

Wrong side driving for instance, is rampant in cities like Mumbai, they don't even spare the footpaths. Needless to say, all of them should be brought to book. 

Too many lives are at stake. They need to understand that there is somebody waiting for their loved ones to return home safely.


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Panchas and their lavish lifestyles

ARWIN MESQUITA, Colva
Published Apr 11, 2026, 12:00 AM IST
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The current pay structure -- Rs 8,000 for Sarpanch, Rs 6,500 for Deputy Sarpanch and Rs 5,500 for panch members -- is extremely low and needs urgent revision to ensure a basic standard of living. Such inadequate remuneration risks encouraging corruption within panchayats.However, it is equally troubling to observe the visibly lavish lifestyles of some panch members, reflected in expensive cars, houses and other assets that seem disproportionate to their official earnings.…

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