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Margao officials inspect railway station area for parking solutions

MLA appeals to residents to take sewage connections

Margao officials inspect railway station area for parking solutions
Margao MLA Digambar Kamat with officials conducting an inspection at the Aquem area of the Margao railway station. Captured by : Santosh Mirajkar


MARGAO
Margao MLA Digambar Kamat, along with officials of various agencies, conducted an inspection of the area at the Aquem side of the Margao railway station to ensure orderly parking of vehicles.

Margao Municipal Chairperson Damu Shirodkar, Salcete Mamlatdar Vimod Dalal, DySP Rajendra Prabhudesai, PI Sanjay Dalvi, Margao PI Suraj Samant, besides Konkan Railway Corporation senior officer Baban Ghatge, were amongst the officials that were part of the team that inspected the entire area.

After the inspection, the Margao MLA told the media that steps have been initiated to provide orderly parking for the taxis, rickshaws, and pilots in the area. He said the parking area will be provided with sheds as part of the measures.

The Margao MLA also fielded questions on the sewerage infrastructure in the city, saying that the authorities are presently on the job to replace the line near the STP, Sirvodem. Once completed, he said the new line will provide relief to the residents who have been affected by the backflow of sewage.

The Margao MLA further made an appeal to the people of Margao to take sewerage connections, pointing out that the government has streamlined payment of fees towards sewage connections.

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Dept mulling declaring Vagheri hill as protected area: Minister

Salt pans and hilly slopes to be accorded similar status

THE GOAN NETWORK
Published May 7, 2025, 12:31 AM IST
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PANAJIForest Minister Vishwajit Rane on Tuesday announced that the Vagheri hill, which is part of the Western Ghats in Goa, will be declared as a protected area, along with salt pans and hilly slopes.Addressing a press conference after a review meeting with officials to discuss steps for the protection of forests and the conservation of wildlife, Rane said that Vagheri hill, which is located near Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary, will be declared a protected area.“If not, we will…

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