Motorcyclist booked for hitting cyclist at Canacona

The Goan NetworkPublished Jan 1, 2026, 12:42 AM IST

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CANACONA

Canacona police have booked a motorcycle rider on charges of knocking down and causing injuries to a cyclist at Mastimoll-Canacona.

According to the Canacona police, the motorcycle rider, Marc Goes, allegedly rode his motorcycle in a rash and negligent manner, without taking proper care and caution, and while proceeding from Chaudi towards Shristhal, struck a cycle in front of him near the Canacona Police Station.

The cycle rider, Tanaji Bhatkande, a resident of Mastimol and a native of Khanapur-Belagavi, fell on the road and sustained injuries. Goes, a resident of Shristhal, also sustained injuries.

Canacona police registered a case under Sections 281, 125(a) BNS 2023, and further investigation is being conducted by Canacona Head Constable Dhyananjay Dessai.

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Don’t stop at pavers, think bigger: CM to ZP members

Says village-centric development key to self-reliant Goa

THE GOAN NETWORK

Published Jan 1, 2026, 12:41 AM IST

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PANAJIChief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said the government is pursuing a village-centric model of sustainable development to make Goa self-reliant by 2037.Speaking at the oath-taking ceremony of newly elected Zilla Panchayat members at the Secretariat in Porvorim, he also urged them to translate that vision into reality and not confine themselves to laying pavers or desilting works.“Grassroots institutions would be key to strengthening rural Goa and ensuring…