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When asked about the Karapur-Sarvan protest reaching Delhi, TCP Minister Vishwajit Rane said he was unaware of the developments as he doesn't watch TV. He added that everything would be done in accordance with the law.
Dr. Vandana Rajesh Dhume, former Director of Health Services, Goa, and former Project Director of the Goa State AIDS Control Society (GSACS), passed away on July 14, 2026, after a prolonged illness.
Bicholim Police have arrested Prathamesh Prakash Naik (29) after his Electric scooter allegedly hit a 40-year-old pedestrian, Anita Patil, near Tople Restaurant at Valshi, Bicholim. The victim sustained grievous leg injuries and was referred to GMC Bambolim for treatment.
A 45-year-old labourer, Krishna Yogendra Yadav, has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his co-worker following an argument at a rented accommodation in Amona, Bicholim. Police said the accused, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, first abused and threatened the victim before attacking him with a knife, causing injuries to his left shoulder. He was arrested the following day and produced before the JMFC, which remanded him to three days of police custody.
The Centre’s approval of financial assistance of up to ₹6 crore per project under the NAMO Van Yojana is a major step towards transforming urban spaces into thriving green ecosystems. The initiative will build on the transformation of the legacy dump at Sonsodo into a vibrant green space, with several more sites identified across municipalities to create 'Green Lungs' that improve air quality, reduce urban heat and enhance biodiversity: Minister Vishwajit Rane
