Foundation stone for station laid.

Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd. (KRCL) will construct a new station at Mirjan in Uttara Kannada district. Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu laid the foundation stone for it , a release said.

The station will be between Gokarna and Kumta stations. It will serve Bargi, Betkeli, Kodkani, Paduvani, Kimani, Divagi, Nagur and Ramnagar villages in Uttara Kannada. The project cost is Rs. 12.45 crore.

THE HINDU