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Decision to go mask free may be too early

After Maharashtra decided to go mask free from April 2, Goa is also headed in the same direction. It may be to early let down our guard in the wake of a new variant detected in the UK. As many travel to India and also Goa from Europe, it’s too early to go mask free. The most prudent thing to do would be to wait for another two to three months. The monsoon is fast approaching and we are all aware of rain-related illnesses like cold and fever that are common among children. The idea of going mask free is too early. The State should take the right step at the right time.


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Dams: A hare-brained idea

REKHA SARIN, Benaulim
Published Apr 9, 2022, 12:32 AM IST
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In yet another hare-brained scheme proposed by a minister, it was suggested to build dams across the state to export water to other states and countries. This will further threaten our water security rather than solve issues of water scarcity and water stress. There is instead an immediate need for intervention as regards river management, navigation channels, desilting, rejuvenation and conservation. The state already has five large dams and innumerable bandharas. The…

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