Voter dies after tree falls on bike at Shiroda

THE GOAN NETWORKPublished Aug 11, 2022, 12:49 AM IST

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A trip to exercise her franchise ended in tragedy when a woman Aditi Naik (39) from Shiroda died while her husband was injured after a tree fell on their two-wheeler.

According to information available, Ajay Naik (47) and Aditi were returning after casting their vote when a banyan tree came crashing down and fell on them.

The incident left the woman seriously injured while her husband suffered minor injuries. Both were later shifted to the hospital, where the wife succumbed to injuries during treatment.

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P’yat polls not about politics but rural development: CM

THE GOAN NETWORK

Published Aug 11, 2022, 12:48 AM IST

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BICHOLIMStating that panchayats have a valuable contribution to realise the goal of development and self-sufficiency, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday called upon the local bodies in rural areas to promote the tourism industry in the State.“Panchayat elections were held in a very peaceful and friendly atmosphere. Our focus is not on politics but social cause and the development of every panchayat,” said Sawant.He was speaking to reporters after casting his vote at a…