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Crumbling infrastructure amid monsoon

With the first spell of rain, the Seraulim underpass has been inundated, making it very difficult for vehicles to negotiate the stretch. Wrong highway engineering has contributed in no small measure to this fiasco, with erroneous road camber and mismatched slopes. The Benaulim Western bypass is another disaster in the making and a criminal waste of taxpayers’ money.

Nationally too, the scene is no different. Consider the flooding of the Ayodhya railway station, leakage from the newly inaugurated Ram temple roof, and the collapse of the Delhi airport terminal canopy, and you will understand where we are headed. Can we not get anything right in New India?


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Prevent mosquito bites to avoid dengue

Rajesh Banaulikar, Arpora
Published Jun 30, 2024, 1:22 AM IST
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Avoid going outside during peak mosquito activity. (You’re most likely to be bitten during 2 hours after sunrise and just before sunset.) Advise children to wear loose clothing that covers their arms and legs. They should wear socks and full shoes to minimise exposed skin. Use mosquito repellents on exposed skin (DEET-based repellents are the most effective). Follow the instructions on the product label.Spray mosquito repellent around buildings and schools and colleges. Use…

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