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Do we need Sunburn to woo tourists in Goa?

Goa is a vibrant tourist destination on the global map since decades.    Sunburn (EDM) festival may be instrumental in pulling large number of crowd from domestic as well as international arena, during this time of the year. To accord top most priority, we have to balance the two sides of the same coin. However, we have the benefits of some 'extra' crowd vacationing in Goa at this time of the event, thus providing brisk business to the local populace. Subsequently, there are several other issues plaguing the locals like noise pollution, disruption of vehicular movements, crowded parking lanes , exorbitant price tags, vices, etc.  While in keeping a balanced and human approach towards this issue, it's in the hands of the concerned authorities, along with the general public to voice their concern, and simultaneously discern the pros and cons of the said event. The ransom question still arises: Do we need Sunburn to woo tourists in Goa?  Likely, innovative ideas do work wonders and trying them is wisdom indeed. Eventually, to work out a balanced solution which will ensure justice to every section of the society, is the need of hour.



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Complete reorientation of police force needed

JOHN ERIC GOMES, Porvorim
Published Jul 17, 2024, 11:08 PM IST
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Why has the long overdue Goa Police Bill not been given priority? In 2006 the Supreme Court issued six directives for States and one for the Centre. The main thrust was on better security for the people, minimizing political influence and interference, ensuring human rights, operational autonomy and enforcement of rule of law under all circumstances! With DIG Koan suspended in Aug 2023 for misbehavior in a north Goa nightclub now reinstated and our previous DIG (now…

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