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  Goa Police, CBI officials will travel to Thailand to deport Luthra brothers to India, says CM Sawant

  India | December 11, 2025 23:46 IST

  Goa nightclub fire: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant stated that strict action will be taken against Luthra brothers and added that the government is committed to securing justice for the 25 people who lost their lives in the tragedy.

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  Goa fire tragedy: Sixth accused Ajay Gupta arrested, Luthra brothers still at large | Top updates

  India | December 10, 2025 10:03 IST

  A Goa Police spokesperson confirmed the arrest, saying, “Ajay Gupta is the sixth person to be held in connection with the case.” Gupta is one of the partners of the owner brothers of the nightclub.

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  Goa nightclub fire: Third property owned by Luthra brothers demolished after government order

  India | December 09, 2025 23:19 IST

  Goa nightclub fire: This shack is the third property owned by Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra. They flew to Thailand just hours after a major fire killed 25 people at the 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub in Arpora around midnight on Saturday.

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  Delhi man detained in connection with Goa's Arpora nightclub fire

  India | December 08, 2025 13:46 IST

  The arrest comes as authorities intensify investigations into the devastating fire that ripped through the popular Arpora nightclub in Goa.

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  Goa nightclub blaze: Three government officials suspended after Arpora club fire claims 25 lives

  India | April 07, 2026 13:09 IST

  A fire brigade official, cited by PTI, said most of the deaths occurred due to suffocation as people were trapped on the ground floor. Small doors coupled with the narrow bridge leading to it made it difficult for the people to escape.

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  Sholay song, dance and panic: Video captures the moment fire broke out at Goa nightclub

  India | December 07, 2025 14:51 IST

  The video shows dance being performed by a lady when flames suddenly appear inside the packed nightclub. The music stops instantly, and chaos follows as people shout “aag lag gayi!."

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  Goa Nightclub Fire: Manager arrested, magisterial probe ordered as CM Sawant promises action

  India | December 07, 2025 11:30 IST

  Goa Nightclub Fire: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said it needs to be find out whether the club followed fire safety norms and if was built while following the constructions norms.

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  'Heard an explosion, thought it was tyre burst': What eyewitnesses of Goa nightclub fire said

  India | December 07, 2025 8:20 IST

  Goa nightclub fire: With 25 people losing their lives in the incident, BJP MLA Michael Lobo has called for a safety audit of all nightclubs in the state. Lobo also pointed out that most of the victims lost their lives due to suffocation as "they ran towards the basement".

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  Birch By Romeo Lane Nightclub fire: Horrific video shows blaze that killed 25 in Goa

  India | December 07, 2025 8:04 IST

  Videos on social media showed Birch By Romeo Lane Nightclub In North Goa completely engulfed in flames, and later clips revealed the charred remains of the building.

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  Goa fire: 25 killed in cylinder blast at Arpora nightclub; PM expresses grief, CM orders inquiry

  India | December 07, 2025 8:16 IST

  Goa fire: According to officials, most of the victims were the kitchen staff and the dead include three women and four tourists. A probe has now been launched to find out more about the incident.

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  Goa govt empowers district magistrates to order detention of persons under NSA

  India | November 07, 2025 8:57 IST

  Goa: The move from the state government under CM Pramod Sawant comes in the backdrop of a series of incidents of assaults and clashes between members of different gangs suspected to be involved in organised crime.

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  BITS Pilani Goa student found dead on campus, 5th such incident in the last 10 months

  India | September 05, 2025 7:56 IST

  Another student death has rocked BITS Pilani Goa, the fifth such case since December 2024. While three deaths were confirmed suicides, others remain under investigation.

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  Former CM Digambar Kamat, Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar to join Goa Cabinet today

  India | August 21, 2025 0:00 IST

  Once at the helm of Goa’s Congress-led government between 2007 and 2012, veteran leader Digambar Kamat (71) shifted political ground in 2022 when he, along with a bloc of Congress MLAs, defected to the BJP, giving the ruling party extra weight in the Assembly.

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  Goa revamps homestay policy to boost rural economy; applicants to get Rs 2 lakh direct grant

  India | July 29, 2025 10:05 IST

  In its initial rollout, the scheme will support 100 homestays. To boost visibility and operational capabilities of these rural accommodations, the tourism department also plans to reinforce its partnerships with travel platforms such as Airbnb and MakeMyTrip.

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  What are RoRo Ferries? Why is this critical step in improving accessibility for Goa's residents?

  Business | July 17, 2025 14:31 IST

  RoRo Ferries in Goa: The vessels also feature several key elements, including clearly marked lanes for vehicles, an air-conditioned passenger area, and emergency medical kits.

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  Goa CM steps in after Health Minister's suspension order triggers protests: CMO won't be suspended

  India | June 09, 2025 12:48 IST

  Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant steps in to assure that Dr Rudresh Kurtikar will not be suspended after Health Minister Vishwajit Rane's public confrontation with the doctor sparks outrage, leading to protests from medical associations.

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  Mahakumbh: CM Pramod Sawant flags off free train service carrying devotees from Goa to Prayagraj

  India | February 06, 2025 15:26 IST

  The Goa government has announced three special trains to facilitate devotees from the state to travel free of cost to Prayagraj to attend the Mahakumbh Mela.

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  Goa cash-for-jobs scam: CM Sawant rejects AAP allegations, threatens to file defamation suit

  India | December 13, 2024 12:42 IST

  CM Sawant, earlier, rejected the claims and said an unbiased investigation was underway into the scam with police apprehending several accused, who were luring youth to pay for getting government jobs.

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  Pakistani Christian Joseph Francis Pereira becomes first in Goa to get Indian citizenship under CAA

  India | August 28, 2024 18:48 IST

  The Act allows Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Christians, Parsis, and Buddhists from neighbouring countries (Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan) who entered India before December 31, 2014, to apply for citizenship after verification.

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  Ahead of third phase of voting, PM Modi to address rally in Goa today

  India | April 27, 2024 7:01 IST

  rime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a rally in Goa, targeting voters ahead of the third phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. With preparations underway, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant anticipates over 50,000 attendees.