Porvorim: Power minister Ramkrishna ‘Sudin’ Dhavalikar has assured compensation to Chinchinim farmers who recently lost four buffaloes to electrocution.Velim MLA Cruz Silva said that two of the deceased cattle were pregnant and the deaths have caused loss of livelihood to the affected farmers. He said the incident was avoidable if the power department had acted promptly.Silva said underground cabling in South Goa is progressing slowly, leaving overhead high-tension lines that pose a safety risk.Dhavalikar said that major cabling work has been completed and the pending work is also being expedited.
