Residents of Mollo-Velsao, Goa, have accused the South Western Railway (SWR) contractor Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) of environmental violations during the construction of a coal corridor. They allege hill cutting, blocking a freshwater spring, and destruction of age-old rivulet. These activities have resulted in the destruction of houses, stone embankments,...
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and natural features, leaving the area vulnerable to mudslides during the monsoon season. Residents have appealed to authorities like the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA), Water Resources Department, and Forest Department to intervene. They are concerned about the impact on their livelihoods, including fishing, toddy tapping, and access to natural resources like the mineral spring at Dervotae. They are hopeful that the courts will intervene and stop the double-tracking project.

The double-tracking project of railway lines in Goa has faced significant opposition due to various concerns. Environmentalists are worried about the project's impact on biodiversity and habitat fragmentation in protected areas like the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary and Mollem National Park. Locals are apprehensive about increased noise, air pollution, and vibrations...
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from trains, potentially damaging their homes. They also oppose the acquisition of their land, citing inadequate compensation. Concerns about the impact on Goa's cultural heritage, including heritage structures, temples, and archaeological sites, have also been raised. The opposition highlights the lack of proper environmental and social impact assessments, with locals claiming they have been denied a fair hearing by the authorities. Specific concerns include the lack of assigned survey numbers for land being used for the double-tracking, potentially usurping ownership from rightful landowners.

The South Western Railway (SWR) Hubballi division has increased security measures on trains. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP) are escorting over 20 trains daily in the Hubballi division. This includes important trains in all sections. The SWR has also decided to increase RPF escorts by 12...
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A new 8-meter wide underpass is being constructed near Tanya Hotel in Vasco, Goa. The underpass, proposed by Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar, aims to improve emergency vehicle access to areas like Mestawada, Belebai, and Orulem. The existing underpass is too low for vehicles like fire trucks and ambulances. The new underpass...
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will be 4 meters high and 12 meters wide, facilitating quicker response times for emergency services. Construction is expected to be completed in 3-4 months. The project was initiated with a Pooja ceremony attended by Mormugao Municipal Council Chairperson Girish Borker, social worker Vishal Naik, and former councillor Rochana Borker.

The timings of several trains have been revised due to operational reasons. These changes will take effect on various dates. The affected trains are: 1. Train No. 06277 KSR Bengaluru-Dharmapuri MEMU Special, effective from June 6, 2024. 2. Train No. 12786 Mysuru-Kacheguda Daily Superfast Express, effective from June 6, 2024. 3. Train No. 17321...
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Vasco Da Gama-Jasidih Weekly Express, effective from June 7, 2024. 4. Train No. 17322 Jasidih-Vasco Da Gama Weekly Express, effective from June 10, 2024. 5. Train No. 17309 Yesvantpur-Vasco Da Gama Daily Express, effective from June 6, 2024. 6. Train No. 12742 Patna-Vasco Da Gama Weekly Express, effective from June 8, 2024. 7. Train No. 17415 Tirupati-Kolhapur Haripriya Daily Express, effective from June 11, 2024.