Fireworks must be banned in State throughout the year

ARWIN MESQUITA, ColvaPublished Oct 4, 2022, 9:47 PM IST

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Delhi has banned all firecrackers until January 1, 2023. Can the Goa government take the bold step immediately in doing the same in Goa for all festive seasons, all through the year; and not just for specific periods? The ban should also include fireworks which are proven to be toxic to air/water; in turn seriously affecting all living things including humans.

Gov must assert himself against faulty govt plans

AIRES RODRIGUES, Ribandar

Published Oct 4, 2022, 9:46 PM IST

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Goa Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai has started touring Goa constituency wise. He has publicly acknowledged that he is just a nominal head with no powers, so why this futile exercise further burdening the taxpayers. Does he realize that on the days he is touring a constituency the people are grossly inconvenienced as all officers in that area are merrily absent in their respective offices whilst hovering along with the Governor’s entourage?It is expected that the Governor will…