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MILD TREMOR FELT IN GOA

A mild tremor was felt in Goa at around 11.45 pm on Saturday, but nornimmediate damages were reported in any part of the State. Initial reports indicated that tremors were felt in Panaji, Bicholim, Porvorim, Old Goa and surrounding areas.


PANAJI: According to the preliminary earthquake report from the Indian Meteorological Department, a slight intensity tremor of 4.8 magnitude was felt in 
the Koyna Maharashtra region. The tremor had an epicentre of Lat.17.1°N Long.73.8°E. The MET department, however, could not provide any further details when The Goan
contacted their Panaji office at midnight.  
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Confusion in Borim as symbols interchange

Confusion prevailed over the allotment of symbols to two candidates contesting elections from Ward 9 (Adulshe) in Borim Panchayat, after candidates were told that their symbols had interchanged.

The Goan Network
Published Jun 4, 2017, 7:13 PM IST
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the goan I networkPONDAThe incident took place after two candidates, Guru Babuli Muli and Gurudas Ramnath Muli were initially allotted Baby Doll and Almirah respectively, only to realise four days later that their symbols had been interchanged by election officials.  When contacted, Guru Muli said the election-related material was printed and distributed in his ward. “I had already moved to all houses and informed voters that my symbol is Baby Doll. But now, I will…

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