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Safety hazard on Platform 5 at Madgaon railway station

Safety hazard on Platform 5 at Madgaon railway station

Recently,  while travelling to Davangere from Madgaon railway station, I noticed  several cracked and dislodged tiles on Platform No. 5. Their location  poses a serious safety hazard, as passengers could easily stumble and  fall while boarding trains. Such negligence could even result in a fatal  accident. I urge the railway authorities to take immediate notice and  repair the damaged sections without delay to prevent any untoward  incident.

Vinay Dwivedi,  Benaulim

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Development is more than concretisation

The Goan Network
Published Nov 7, 2026, 11:42 PM IST
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Development should not be measured by the extent of urbanisation or the number of concrete structures built. It should begin with improvements in education, healthcare, sports facilities, quality cultural programmes and other essential services. Mere concretisation does not amount to development. Unplanned and hazardous development will eventually invite nature’s fury and have disastrous consequences. Many metropolitan cities are already grappling with such problems. Delhi…

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