In Palghar district, 124 villagers have voluntarily agreed to hand over land parcels for the upcoming Vadhvan Port project near Dahanu. The landowners accepted government terms, enabling the port’s critical infrastructure to move forward. District officials praised residents’ cooperation, calling it an important milestone for the mega development and its long-awaited progress.
A deadly explosion rocked a firecracker unit in Konsai village, Wada taluka, in Maharashtra’s Palghar district. The blast on Tuesday around noon left at least two people dead and four injured, according to officials. Police have begun an investigation to determine what triggered the blast and whether safety and operating procedures were violated.
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