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No free tickets on Goa-Vailankanni train on May 6: South Western Railway

The Goan NetworkPublished Apr 20, 2024, 1:23 AM IST

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BELAGAVI

South Western Railway (SWR) authorities have denied rumours that free tickets are being sponsored to pilgrims travelling to the Shrine of Our Lady of Vailankanni on Train No 17315 from Goa to Vailankanni on May 6, one day before the Lok Sabha polls in Goa.

Stating that the train is always over packed every Monday, SWR Chief Public Relations Officer Manjunath Kanamadi said that the possibility of providing free tickets or even a free train service is illogical.

There had been allegations on social media in Goa that people were being deliberately offered free tickets to go on a pilgrimage by the Goa-Vailankanni train (Train No 17315) on May 6, so that they miss the Lok Sabha polls on May 7.

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Mental health plays crucial role in well-being of women: Dr Devagouda

The Goan Network

Published Apr 20, 2024, 1:22 AM IST

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Mental health plays crucial role in well-being of women: Dr Devagouda

BELAGAVI Dr Devagouda, noted orthopaedic surgeon and medical director of Shree Ortho and Trauma Centre (SOTC) in Belagavi, has stated that mental health of women plays a crucial role in their overall well-being in ailments such as osteoporosis, knee and back pain, chronic stress, anxiety, and depression.He also stated that mental health issues can also have a profound impact on women’s bodies, often exacerbating existing conditions. He was speaking at…