At least 5 people were killed and 41 remain missing after passenger ferry KMP Mutiara Sentosa 2 caught fire off Indonesia's Madura Island. The ferry was carrying 271 passengers and crew, with 225 rescued as search operations continue. • Social activist Rama Kankonkar, on an indefinite strike, has appealed to political parties and activists to unite for Goa's larger interests; Calling it his "last try and last cry", Kankonkar said he would no longer lead public movements if at least 67% public support is not achieved. He urged all stakeholders to put aside differences and stand together for the people and the future of Goa. • FDA intensifies food safety inspections across Bardez, Tiswadi and Salcete, resulting in 12 establishments being ordered to suspend operations over serious hygiene violations; FDA also penalised offenders, booked a repeat violator, directed the segregation of expired food products, and collected milk samples for quality testing. • Margao police conducts narcotics raid near Dr. Francisco Luis Gomes District Library in Navelim; arrests one person for allegedly being in illegal possession of 4 kg ganja • Valpoi police conducts narcotics raid near Pissurlem IDC bypass road; arrest Banshidhar Hans (28) & Bikaschandra Hans (25) both n/o Orissa for allegedly being in illegal possession of 5.091 kg suspected ganja w/Rs 5 lakh • A truck allegedly travelling on the wrong side rammed into a motorcycle at Kundai, leaving two people injured. One of the victims suffered a fractured leg. • US President Donald Trump says planned US strikes on Iran have been canceled for now, citing progress in talks and the possibility of a rapid deal. However, the US has warned Americans across the Middle East to consider leaving, while regional tensions remain high amid fresh threats and continued violence in Gaza. • A small tourist plane carrying visitors to view Peru's famous Nazca Lines crashed shortly after takeoff from Pisco Airport, killing all 13 people on board, including seven Italians, two Germans, two Spaniards and two crew members. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash. • RGP's Disciplinary Committee has issued notices to 10 suspended party members, directing them to appear for a disciplinary hearing on August 2 at Agassaim. The members have been asked to present their explanations and supporting evidence. The committee said proceedings may continue ex parte if they fail to appear without sufficient cause.
At least 5 people were killed and 41 remain missing after passenger ferry KMP Mutiara Sentosa 2 caught fire off Indonesia's Madura Island. The ferry was carrying 271 passengers and crew, with 225 rescued as search operations continue. • Social activist Rama Kankonkar, on an indefinite strike, has appealed to political parties and activists to unite for Goa's larger interests; Calling it his "last try and last cry", Kankonkar said he would no longer lead public movements if at least 67% public support is not achieved. He urged all stakeholders to put aside differences and stand together for the people and the future of Goa. • FDA intensifies food safety inspections across Bardez, Tiswadi and Salcete, resulting in 12 establishments being ordered to suspend operations over serious hygiene violations; FDA also penalised offenders, booked a repeat violator, directed the segregation of expired food products, and collected milk samples for quality testing. • Margao police conducts narcotics raid near Dr. Francisco Luis Gomes District Library in Navelim; arrests one person for allegedly being in illegal possession of 4 kg ganja • Valpoi police conducts narcotics raid near Pissurlem IDC bypass road; arrest Banshidhar Hans (28) & Bikaschandra Hans (25) both n/o Orissa for allegedly being in illegal possession of 5.091 kg suspected ganja w/Rs 5 lakh • A truck allegedly travelling on the wrong side rammed into a motorcycle at Kundai, leaving two people injured. One of the victims suffered a fractured leg. • US President Donald Trump says planned US strikes on Iran have been canceled for now, citing progress in talks and the possibility of a rapid deal. However, the US has warned Americans across the Middle East to consider leaving, while regional tensions remain high amid fresh threats and continued violence in Gaza. • A small tourist plane carrying visitors to view Peru's famous Nazca Lines crashed shortly after takeoff from Pisco Airport, killing all 13 people on board, including seven Italians, two Germans, two Spaniards and two crew members. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash. • RGP's Disciplinary Committee has issued notices to 10 suspended party members, directing them to appear for a disciplinary hearing on August 2 at Agassaim. The members have been asked to present their explanations and supporting evidence. The committee said proceedings may continue ex parte if they fail to appear without sufficient cause.
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