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Defunct traffic signals at Margao old market circle

The traffic signals at the old market circle are non-functional for many days, causing confusion and anxiety to the motorists as well as the pedestrians wanting to cross the road. 

This area is one of the busiest traffic intersections with traffic converging from all sides, north bound, south bound, east and west bound, making it a highly vulnerable spot for accidents and fatalities.

Just some days back a 43-year old scooterist lost his life at this junction when he got hit by a speeding car. 

This accident would not have happened if the signals were in working condition and/or traffic police were in place to regulate the traffic.

The authorities should get these lights working on a war footing before more mishaps and casualties take place.


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Time for relook at sedition laws

ASHLEY NORONHA, Fatorda
Published Jun 25, 2021, 11:44 PM IST
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Sedition laws were introduced by the British in 1870. Its varied and indiscriminate use has left an indelible mark and huge impact on citizens. The main aim of this draconian law was to stifle dissent and other protests. Actually dissent v/s sedition are two sides of the same coin.Many activists, media personnel, cartoonists have been booked and have come under the scrutiny and gaze of these laws. Of late the three North East Delhi students who were booked, languished…

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