One dead in road mishap at Curhcorem

THE GOAN NETWORKPublished Jan 19, 2017, 12:00 AM IST

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CURCHOREM

A 53-year-old scooterist from Hodar-Curchorem succumbed to injuries he had sustained in a road accident in Curchorem. One person has been arrested in this connection.

According to Curchorem PI Shivram Vaingankar, a bus (GA-01-U-2076) dashed the scooter (GA-09-F-0434) from behind in Curchorem on Tuesday at about 6.20 pm. Scooterist Gurudas Naik fell down and sustained facial and head injuries.

Police said Naik was rushed to Curchorem Health Centre and later to Hospicio in Margao. He was later referred to GMC Hospital in Bambolim, where Naik succumbed to injuries on Wednesday at about 3.30 am.

Curchorem Police arrested the bus driver, Xavier Fernandes (36) from Cuncolim and registered the offense under Sections 299, 279, 304(A). Police is investigating the case.

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GSM never opposed speaking, learning English, says Dr Ketan

Ponda-based physiotherapist and Goa Suraksha Manch candidate Dr Ketan Bhatikar is gearing up to take on Panaji MLA Sidharth Kuncalienkar in the upcoming polls.

the goan I network

Published Jan 18, 2017, 7:02 AM IST

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PANAJINonetheless, he also has to face tough competition from St Cruz MLA Atanasio Monserrate, who will contest from Panaji. He has already begun his campaign in the constituency in a planned and strategic manner. Though he is not a Panaji resident, he is attached to the Goa Cricket Association as a medical director. The young physiotherapist has replaced Krishnaraj Sukerkar who was announced as GSM candidate, but later withdrew on health grounds.…