Goa, Aug. 22 -- Residents and commuters in Telaulim-Navelim are up in arms over a bizarre and frustrating street lighting issue - street lights remain switched on during the day, wasting electricity, while the Telaulim-Varca bridge has been plunged in darkness for over two months, posing a serious safety risk.

Despite repeated complaints from citizens and the Telaulim Village Panchayat, the Power Department has reportedly failed to act, leading to mounting anger among locals.

Peter V Coutinho, a senior citizen from Telaulim, expressed his frustration at the inaction.

"The street lights leading to the Telaulim-Varca bridge have not been functioning for the past two and a half months. I have personally informed the Navelim Electricity De...