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Goa needs both ferries and bridges, not endless delays

More Ro-Ro (Roll on/Roll off) ferry services are being planned for river routes in Goa to strengthen waterway transport and boost tourism. At the same time, building bridges can help improve connectivity and reduce dependence on ferries in some areas. Bridges can ease traffic and offer people a reliable way to travel. Both Ro-Ro ferries and bridges are needed to improve transport in Goa, reduce congestion, and support tourism. Connecting all Goan islands with the mainland through bridges is an important part of development, along with buying modern ferries. Some believe builders have bought parts of island lands, but bridges are a public need. The government should start building bridges now. Both ferries and bridges are important.



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Use AI to check illegal hill cutting, deforestation

Adelmo Fernandes, Vasco
Published Jul 16, 2025, 12:58 AM IST
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The state government is reportedly moving ahead with its plan to implement an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered facial recognition attendance system across all village panchayats, replacing the existing biometric finger-print system. It must be said that AI technology should be used not for trivial functions like checking attendance but for detection by the panchayats of illegal hill cutting, deforestation, encroachment and illegal construction. AI-based software is…

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