Rethink move on reshifting interstate bus stand There is a move to shift the interstate bus terminus from Patto to below the Atal Setu (NT June 15, 2024). The reason cited is there is traffic congestion at the present location and increase in the number of interstate buses. On the contrary, in 2017 because of the same reason and as the Atul Setu was being constructed the terminus was shifted from below the bridge to Patto.
The current site is more spacious and away from the routine city traffic which is in a mess day-in and day-out. And once the work of the new flyover at Porvorim, commences then there would be a chaotic situation. Instead of shifting the terminus back to its old site, the government could provide washrooms, waiting areas and restaurants at Patto for the convenience of the travellers.
Hope there is no ominous motive to shift the terminus for some vested interest. Sridhar D Iyer, Caranzalem Shun water bodies Enhancing alertness, promoting the safety of locals and tourists collectively, the local populace along with the tourists, need to be steadfast in following certain guidelines. With the onset of monsoon, there come a lot of precautionary measures attached to it while vacationing in Goa.
Rough conditions persist in sea and water bodies during this time of the year. In spite of the advisory warnings, there are incidents which had been brought to the fore of tourists getting drunk and venturing into the water bodies with some losing their lives. The contrasti.