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Uncovered drains a danger to life and limb

Benaulim in South Goa has many drains which have no cover or are overgrown with weeds. It is difficult for drivers of vehicles to spot or maneuver around them on the narrow village roads especially at night.

Accidents take place frequently, some very serious involving four wheelers. The authorities should arrange for the drains to be cleaned and covers installed to prevent mishaps. As it is Goa has the dubious distinction of having the worst vehicular accident fatality rates in India.  


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Faulty coal wagon covers

Arwin Mesquita, Colva
Published Nov 23, 2024, 11:44 PM IST
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Whilst waiting in my car at railway crossings, I happened to wither trains passing within wagons filled with coal.Quite a few of these wagons  have the covers torn/ loosely fitted with clear exposure to the open environment. It’s a no brainer to understand how much coal is littered into the air and surrounding environment; at the high speeds the trains move at. The negative impact on environment, ecosystems, people, animals, birds, reptiles etc is just so criminal.Chief…

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