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Radical steps needed to check Covid spread

With Goa witnessing a very huge spike in Covid-19 cases we are now in the danger zone. 

While Chief Minister Pramod Sawant at least officially wants a halt of public gatherings, in a clear double speak looks like he is working in preparing to celebrate his birthday on April 24.

It is high time the government sincerely realizes that these critical pandemic times requires that politics be kept in the back burner and the entire community toils unitedly and relentlessly to combat the virus which has infiltrated all over.  

In the current scenario it is incumbent on the Government to act prudently and amongst other steps postpone those Municipal elections scheduled on April 23 so also the 10th and 12th Std exams.

Let us hope that Sawant leads by example and also cancels all his public functions planned for the occasion of his birthday on April 24. May sanity and sincerity prevail in these very crucial times. 

It can no longer be ‘Bhivpachi garaz na’ while the pandemic is raging all over and the virus inching to our doorstep.     


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Leaves, branches pose danger to overhead wires

PRAVIN U SARDESSAI, Adpai
Published Apr 17, 2021, 11:56 PM IST
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On various occasions we come across dry branches of trees (of course, of small size) as also palm leaves over live electrical wires at different locations. The situation turns rather dangerous thereby resulting in destruction of life and property at any instance. When wind blows there is every possibility of a short circuit taking place. Of course, human lives are precious and need to be assured safety and protection at all costs. Hence it is absolutely necessary…

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