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Monkey business: The Sanguem school wake-up call

This refers to 'False ceiling of Sanguem school collapses, five students injured' (TGE, October 11, 2025). Pathetic state of affairs, one would say”a false ceiling coming down in a Government Higher Secondary School in Sanguem. Another mishap, soon after a fan came crashing down in a government primary school. Whatever happens, however, there is an explanation”a monkey jumped onto the roof through a gap in the roof. But how did that gap come about? Someone needs to answer. Seems like some monkey business?
Humour aside, those responsible must be held accountable. Innocent, precious lives are at stake. Accountability is what is lacking in our country, and infrastructure crashes across the country are evidence of this.

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Sirens and sense: The case for smarter ambulance skills

GREGORY E DSOUZA, Siolim
Published Oct 12, 2025, 12:50 AM IST
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There is a need to train the ambulance drivers of 108 and others in First Aid too. Moreover, it is important to ensure that First Aid training is also imparted in schools at the high school level and at the Panchayat level for the public. In case of accidents and natural calamities, such experience helps in the rescue of victims. I suggest that the ambulance drivers of 108 should be given periodical training in driving skills. The way they drive their ambulances in a…

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