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Why roadworks during peak hours?

The Goa government often promotes itself as delivering good governance, but in reality, that is not always the case. Public convenience does not seem to be a priority. Take roadworks, for example. Why are they carried out during peak hours instead of late at night or early in the morning? This causes unnecessary inconvenience to the public. It seems like local MLAs, ministers, and the government want to showcase development (at taxpayers’ expense) by ensuring these works are done when people can see them. The Goa government should learn from progressive cities and countries, where such works are managed with public convenience and safety as top priorities.


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Explaining hot and humid temperature in Goa

Stephen Dias, Dona Paula
Published Mar 5, 2025, 1:30 AM IST
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Although summer is just around the corner, Goa has already experienced extremely hot and sometimes very humid weather, with the mercury reaching 37.6 degrees Celsius on 16th February. Thereafter, by and large, the maximum temperatures have been around 35 to 36 degrees Celsius, bordering on a heatwave-like condition, causing distress to the people. It is known that on the 3rd of January every year, the Earth is closest to the Sun, and since the orbit of the Earth around the…

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