Maharashtra MLA Nilesh Narayan Rane has urged the Railway Ministry to introduce a Dahanu Road/Vasai Road–Sawantwadi Road LHB passenger train to improve connectivity between Palghar, Vasai-Virar and South Konkan, benefiting daily commuters, students, tourists and businesses

The minister shared the information in a written reply to queries raised by Shiv Sena's Nilesh Rane and other MLAs. According to the data, the illegally cut trees included 1.24 lakh teak trees, resulting in an estimated loss of Rs 30 crore to the state exchequer