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Accused in minor children assault case expires

VASCO 

Venus Habib (60), who was arrested by Vasco police some months ago on charges of assaulting eight minor children in a Vasco flat, expired on Tuesday.  

According to sources, Habib was out on bail and expired while undergoing treatment for some health issues in hospital.  

It may be recalled that a childline group along with Vasco police had rescued eight minor girls, aged between 6 and 12 years, with some reportedly with injuries, from a flat in Baina.   


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Mining pits answer to Pissurlem water crisis

the goan I network
Published Jun 27, 2018, 1:05 AM IST
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VALPOI In what is being seen as a solution to drinking water requirements in Pissurlem and surrounding villages, the water supply department has proposed to utilise large amounts of water filled in mining pits in Sattari taluka.   Mining companies have been supplying water through tankers to Pissurlem and surrounding villages, but the water supply department is keen to offer another solution to address the water requirements in these…

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