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Give priority to emergency vehicles


I reside opposite the Dona Paula“Bambolim main road and witness vehicles speeding daily, especially those coming from Manipal Hospital. 

While emergency vehicles deserve priority, most other drivers misuse this route, driving recklessly without regard for safety. Such speeding endangers pedestrians and residents living nearby.

Authorities must take urgent action”either by widening the road to handle the traffic or by relocating the hospital to a safer, more accessible area. Strict enforcement of traffic rules is also essential. 

In earlier days, repeated offenders faced licence suspension or cancellation; such measures must be revived. Only then can order and safety be restored on this busy stretch.


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Stray dogs: Time for authorities to act

DATTAPRASAD SHIRODKAR, Mumbai
Published Nov 10, 2025, 12:09 AM IST
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In recent months, stray dog attacks on children, the elderly, and citizens have sharply increased. Taking suo motu cognizance, the Supreme Court has issued a nationwide directive to address the issue. What began as an order for Delhi will now apply across India.The Court has instructed authorities to immediately remove stray dogs from public areas and keep them in designated shelters. Barbed wire fencing must be installed around sensitive places such as schools, colleges,…

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