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Trash situation worsening at Benaulim beach

Of late a large amount of trash has been surfacing at Benaulim beach and the situation keeps worsening day by day. Nearby restaurants release their kitchen soiled water into a makeshift nullah just off the beach parking area. Garbage bags full of stinky waste is dumped right on the promenade which makes it very difficult for people to use the seating area. The loss / removal of dustbins which were earlier placed on the beach has aggravated the issue. Will the village panchayat which collects taxes with alacrity look into the problem and get the garbage removed ? Concurrently Goa government should take measures to stop overtourism as the state has far exceeded it's carrying capacity.



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Avoid social media tiffs with Goans living abroad

RONNIE DSOUZA, Chandor
Published Oct 8, 2023, 7:42 PM IST
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Goans fighting among each other on social media is a  shameful act which is spoiling the reputation of our people. Everyone has their own difficulties in their life and for the better future of their families they have gone abroad by making Portuguese passports. And like other Indians the people of Goa are today spread throughout the world. The Goans have Portuguese passport and OCI entry into Goa anytime. I think the Goans in Goa must not be envious of their brothers…

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