The Kankavli railway station on the Konkan Railway line in Maharashtra has undergone a major makeover, giving it an airport-like appearance. The renovation was part of a larger project by the Public Works Department to revamp 12 stations along the Konkan Railway. The inauguration ceremony was held on August 9th, attended...
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by Union Minister Narayan Rane, State Minister and Public Works Minister Ravindra Chavan, MLA Nitesh Rane, and other dignitaries. Rane, during the ceremony, praised the development, stating his satisfaction with the progress. He also criticized Shiv Sena (Thackeray faction) leader Uddhav Thackeray, questioning the need to follow someone as 'crazy' as him. The renovation and inauguration of the Oros (Sindhudurg) and Sawantwadi stations also took place on the same day.