THURSDAY, 27 AUGUST 2026

High decibel noise should be stopped in residential areas

It is medically proven that high decibel noise is very hazardous to health. Most of the dance clubs and beach parties mostly in the areas of north Goa like Calangute, Candolim and Anjuna and a few in the South which use loudspeakers create noise levels that are hazardous to the health of senior citizens, ailing residents and disturb babies and students preparing for their exams. After repeated complaints these dance clubs reduce the noise level to a certain extent then after a few minutes they increase the noise decibel which is unbearable. There are even loudspeakers used late in the nights by Catholic feast celebrations and in mosques or temple celebrations hence contributing to noise pollution. Whether from mosques, churches or temples if they are close to residential areas they should be strictly curbed in the interest of public health and peace of mind.




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Chemicals in spice powders raise health concerns

KG VILOP, Chorao
Published May 22, 2024, 9:23 PM IST
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With Singapore, Nepal and Hong Kong recalling some MDH and Everest masalas due to the presence of ethylene oxide and the European Union (EU) raising concerns regarding several other compounds found in packaged Indian spices, raises health concerns.  Consumption of ethylene oxide and other carcinogenic materials in food can lead to a range of cancers, including stomach cancer, blood cancer (leukemia), and breast cancer. Even to ripen mangoes chemicals are used.  And…

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