THURSDAY, 10 SEPTEMBER 2026
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MLA seeks swift compensation for Rivona electrocution victims

MARGAO

Aam Aadmi Party’s Velim MLA, Cruz Silva, has written to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant demanding immediate compensation for the family of the Rivona electrocution victims.

Silva has also asked for an urgent meeting with the Chief Minister, along with the family, to press for strict safety reforms to prevent such incidents in the future.

He stressed that the compensation process should be fast-tracked so that the bereaved family does not face delays while coping with their loss.

“The government must prioritise the safety of its citizens and implement all necessary reforms,” he said.

The MLA also demanded strict accountability for negligence and called for swift and compassionate action from the authorities.

Silva expressed deep sorrow over the incident, extended condolences to the Gaonkar family, and said he had personally visited them to assure AAP’s full support in this difficult time.

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Uttarakhand man dies in Benaulim hit-and-run

The Goan Network
Published Sep 2, 2025, 12:43 AM IST
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MARGAOA pillion rider from Uttarakhand died in a hit-and-run accident at Benaulim in the early hours of Sunday.The accident occurred near the Bharat Petrol Pump, Benaulim, when an unidentified car driver hit a scooter. The scooter rider, Kakul Kumar, and two pillion riders “ Raj Veer, a resident of Carmona and native of Uttarakhand, and Harikishan Maithani, a resident of Varca and native of Uttarakhand “ sustained serious injuries to the head, hands, legs and other parts of…

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