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Clarity in electricity bill needed


Recently, I saw my electricity bill units charged and meter rent and the actual amount charged is more than doubled! On checking details I find a whopping amount is Fixed Charges, then FPPCA and further Electric Duty Charges. 

Why is there no transparency by doing away with complicated extra charges so we can clearly see the exact amount we are actually charged per unit? 

When the AAP can lower electricity bills for the citizens hard pressed with inflation and high prices of essential commodities why cannot the BJP government do the same? 

There seems to be plenty of money for wrong priorities further burdening the common man.


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Pink autorickshaws a good move

SRIDHAR D’IYER, Caranzalem
Published Jul 2, 2022, 12:10 AM IST
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It was heartening to read about the introduction of pink autorickshaws in Mapusa. The project is a joint effort of the Rotary International and Goa government. The autos would be driven by women and for women. The autos could be used to pick and drop students to schools and colleges. The drivers would be trained in self-defence and provided with distinct pink uniforms. This initiative would help the needy women to earn their livelihood and would be safe for women…

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