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Car falls into gorge at Dabolim

Car falls into gorge at Dabolim

Four persons had a lucky escape after their car fell into a gorge at Dabolim on Tuesday evening.  

Sources said there were four passengers in the car and while there was no loss of life, one passenger sustained fractures in both hands. Locals were quick to rescue the passengers and shift them to a hospital for further medical attention.  

Speaking to reporters, Ward panch Nilima Naik requested authorities to immediately take remedial measures at the site.  

“This is the second accident within a few months. After the first mishap, we had demanded immediate steps at this dangerous site which has a sharp turn and a blind spot. Tourists are not aware of this sharp turn,” said Naik.

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Mayem farmers want restoration of land first, mining blocks auction later

The Goan Network
Published Oct 5, 2022, 12:30 AM IST
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Opposing the move of the government to auction mining blocks in Mayem, the farmers have demanded that the government undertake restoration of the affected land first and then go ahead with the auction.Speaking to reporters in Panaji on Tuesday, Mayem Vibuchan Nagrik Samiti President Sakharam Pednekar said the fields, rivers, lakes, culverts, etc are full of mining sludge.“But the government is now trying to auction mining blocks in Mayem even before undertaking restoration…

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