THURSDAY, 3 SEPTEMBER 2026
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Safe celebrations are best way to enjoy Diwali

The most important festival of India is celebrated on October 20 and every state has its unique way of celebrating Diwali. Goa is celebrating Diwali with Narkasur vadh on previous night and then lamps are lighted on victory of good over evil . However crackers of various types play equal role and same is busted with colours and sound. Crackers and other types of fireworks are lit on road as well. There should be restrictions on bursting crackers as  it's possible fire flame could damage vehicles on roads. The two-wheeler riders normally face hardship when crackers and bombs with big sound are burst suddenly without any awareness to rider who could lose control over vehicle. Bursting of crackers should be avoided on roads and roadsides and also near the parked vehicles which can lead to untoward  incidents. Safe celebrations are only way to enjoy this festival of lights.



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Using Mhaje Ghar Yojana to play sympathy game

ARWIN MESQUITA, Colva
Published Oct 19, 2025, 7:38 PM IST
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I have given my views earlier on how the highly controversial Mhaje Ghar Yojana by the BJP Goa government in its current form must be scrapped; but I suspect another deceptive intent of the BJP. The latter is based on numerous documented/factual earlier jumlas by the BJP, to fool people for votes (Central and State politics). The BJP, I suspect, is aware that there could be a high chance the "Mhaje Ghar Yojana" could be scrapped, considering the non-nonsense approach…

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