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Those having mere edu certificate cannot be Portuguese translators

It was amusing to read about some state-appointed Portuguese translators with no authentic qualification, but a mere certificate issued by a private body under the name of Institute Camoes. A certificate from the Institute of Camoes is a meagre certificate and not a degree offered by a university. 

There are many bogus translators making money from various sources. These bogus translators, who were sanctified by the Parrikar government, need to be thrown out and rightly so the Pramod Sawant government has done it. The worthy Portuguese documents have to be translated by worthy qualified men and not fraudulent persons pretending to be experts and making money at the cost of the government.


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Save centuries-old trees at Chimbel from the axe

ADELMO FERNANDES, Vasco
Published Sep 25, 2021, 11:25 PM IST
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It is learnt that 31 century-old trees are set to be cut down at Chimbel. The locals have reportedly petitioned the Director of the Institute of Public Assistance (Provedoria) with a plea to stopthe felling of the trees. Ironically the trees are to be felled to make way for a new old-age home. Trees are our treasures and need to be conserved. People from the village have an emotional attachment to these trees. The authorities concerned need to make alternative arrangements…

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