Maem MLA abused on social media, 1 arrested

The Goan NetworkPublished Aug 20, 2025, 1:09 AM IST

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BICHOLIM

A person from Pilgao-Bicholim was arrested on charges of abusing Maem MLA Premendra Shet on social media.

Naresh Salelkar from Pilgao is alleged to have abused Shet on social media following an announcement made by Shet as chairperson of the Goa State Horticulture Corporation regarding the provision of cheaper coconuts.

Upset over the abusive comments against Shet, a police complaint was filed against Salelkar. Bicholim Police Inspector Vijay Rane took cognisance of the matter and police arrested Salelkar. He was later released on bail.

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Amthane reservoir refilling begins as gate work nears completion

THE GOAN NETWORK

Published Aug 20, 2025, 12:58 AM IST

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MAPUSAThe Water Resources Department (WRD) has said that installation of new gates at the Amthane dam in Bardez is nearing completion and will take at least another 10 days, even as the process of refilling the reservoir has already begun.WRD Chief Engineer Dnyaneshwar Salelkar confirmed that the work is progressing as per specifications.“The work on installing the gates is going on as per design. It will take another 10 days to complete the project in its entirety,”…