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CM Pramod Sawant Steps In to Defuse GMC Crisis, Urges Closure After Minister’s Apology
Goa Medical College officials and doctors met CM Pramod Sawant over Health Minister Vishwajit Rane’s suspension threat to CMO Dr. Kuttikar. Sawant assured no suspension and acknowledged Rane’s media apology, but doctors demand a personal apology at the casualty block to prevent further unrest.
“I Was Humiliated, Minister Should Apologize to Me”: GMC CMO Demands Public Apology, Warns of Possible Shutdown
Goa Medical College CMO Dr. Rudresh Kuttikar demands a public apology from Health Minister Vishwajit Rane at the casualty ward, threatening service shutdown if unmet. The clash followed Rane’s reprimand and suspension order, sparking widespread medical community backlash and calls for the minister’s resignation.
Tourist Fined for Riding Bike on Morjim Beach Turtle Nesting Zone
Mandrem Police fined a tourist for riding a bike in Morjim’s turtle nesting zone, stressing strict rules to protect wildlife habitats.
Vishal Pai Cacode Slams Ravindra Bhavan Booking Changes as Autocratic
Vishal Pai Cacode slammed Ravindra Bhavan Margao’s new booking system, calling it an “autocratic gatekeeping” move centralized under Chairman Rajendra Talak. He urged restoring transparency and democratic processes, warning the changes undermine cultural access and public accountability at the venue.
North Goa Police Launch Daily Grievance Hours, Public Visits by SP & SDPOs
North Goa police officials, including SP and SDPOs, will conduct scheduled visits to hear public complaints, while PIs must be present daily 4–6 PM at stations to improve grievance redressal.
