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Ponda Police arrested Gopinath Naik and Premanand Naik, both residents of Nagzari, Curti, for allegedly assaulting Mangaldas Naik. Both accused were produced before the court and remanded to two days of judicial custody at Colvale Jail. • KTCL Chairman Ulhas Tuenkar said around 150 Kadamba buses will be scrapped in 2027 under the 15-year vehicle policy. He said KTCL has requested CM Pramod Sawant to provide more buses. Tuenkar also highlighted the recruitment of women as drivers & conductors • KTCL is not in competition with private buses. To bring it on par with private operators, we introduced the Mhaji Bus scheme. I appeal to everyone to join the scheme. From November 1, KTCL will offer a 20% discount on monthly passes valid for 30 days and a 30% discount on annual passes. We want to provide the best possible services to the people: CM Sawant during the 46th anniversary celebration of KTCL • Our candidates will be declared before those of any other party. Alliance with RGP is on track, Common Minimum Programme already finalised; have no problem with Vijai Sardesai or Goa Forward; with grand opposition alliance, 75% of BJP MLAs/ ministers will lose election: LoP Yuri Alemao • Tourism Minister and Porvorim MLA Rohan Khaunte has urged CM Pramod Sawant to address access and road safety concerns arising from the Atal Setu and Porvorim 6-lane Elevated Corridor. His demands include improved bridge entry/exit points, traffic signals, road repairs, warning signage and AI-enabled surveillance and speed-detection cameras. Ponda Police arrested Gopinath Naik and Premanand Naik, both residents of Nagzari, Curti, for allegedly assaulting Mangaldas Naik. Both accused were produced before the court and remanded to two days of judicial custody at Colvale Jail. • KTCL Chairman Ulhas Tuenkar said around 150 Kadamba buses will be scrapped in 2027 under the 15-year vehicle policy. He said KTCL has requested CM Pramod Sawant to provide more buses. Tuenkar also highlighted the recruitment of women as drivers & conductors • KTCL is not in competition with private buses. To bring it on par with private operators, we introduced the Mhaji Bus scheme. I appeal to everyone to join the scheme. From November 1, KTCL will offer a 20% discount on monthly passes valid for 30 days and a 30% discount on annual passes. We want to provide the best possible services to the people: CM Sawant during the 46th anniversary celebration of KTCL • Our candidates will be declared before those of any other party. Alliance with RGP is on track, Common Minimum Programme already finalised; have no problem with Vijai Sardesai or Goa Forward; with grand opposition alliance, 75% of BJP MLAs/ ministers will lose election: LoP Yuri Alemao • Tourism Minister and Porvorim MLA Rohan Khaunte has urged CM Pramod Sawant to address access and road safety concerns arising from the Atal Setu and Porvorim 6-lane Elevated Corridor. His demands include improved bridge entry/exit points, traffic signals, road repairs, warning signage and AI-enabled surveillance and speed-detection cameras.