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A 34-year-old rider from Gaurawaddo-Calangute died in a road mishap at Socorro on Wednesday.
The incident took place at about 5.30 am, when John Paul Fernandes lost control of the motorcycle near the Vailankani Chapel in Socorro, and the two-wheeler rammed into a roadside tree.
Fernandes sustained serious injuries in the mishap and was moved to the GMC hospital at Bambolim, where he died in the evening while undergoing treatment.
Porvorim PSI Akash Chodankar is investigating the case.
PANAJI Water Resources Department (WRD) Minister Subhash Shirodkar on Thursday said the State’s reservoirs at dams and water works have enough water to meet demand for the next month and a half. Speaking at a press conference in Panaji, he said there is no immediate risk of shortage. However, he added that water released into irrigation canals will be reduced, especially in areas served by the Anjunem dam, as a precaution. The Minister said all…
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