Goa Nightclub Fire: Illegal Construction Flagged in 2024
A tragic fire at a Goa nightclub claimed 25 lives. Authorities had flagged the venue for illegal construction earlier in 2024, raising serious safety concerns.
A tragic fire at a Goa nightclub claimed 25 lives. Authorities had flagged the venue for illegal construction earlier in 2024, raising serious safety concerns.
Anjuna police arrested former Arpora-Nagoa panchayat secretary Raghuvir Bagkar on Friday. He was wanted in connection with the Birch by Romeo Lane fire that killed 25 people in Arpora.
New details emerge about the Swiss nightclub fire that killed 40. A waitress was allegedly forced to wear a vision-blocking helmet during a champagne stunt with sparklers.
The Bombay High Court has issued notices to 52 parties, including coastal panchayats and municipal bodies, in the suo motu petition concerning the Arpora nightclub tragedy that claimed 25 lives in December 2025.
A Mapusa court denies families of Birch by Romeo Lane fire victims permission to intervene in anticipatory bail applications. High Court continues hearing arguments from accused officials.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant postponed answering a question on the Arpora nightclub fire that killed 25. Opposition leader Yuri Alemao accused the government of hiding information.
Opposition legislators in Goa protested the governor's speech, calling the probe into the Birch by Romeo nightclub fire an eyewash. They demanded accountability for 25 deaths.
Goa's 5-day winter session faces a stormy start as opposition plans to grill the government on Arpora fire, law & order, and land conversions. Get the full details.
Goa Police arrested the operations manager of Birch by Romeo Lane in connection with the December 2025 fire that killed 25. Get the latest updates on the investigation.
Bombay High Court will hear anticipatory bail pleas of ex-sarpanch & secretary in Arpora Birch by Romeo fire case on Jan 9. 25 lives lost in the tragedy. Details inside.
A month after the deadly Panaji fire that killed 25, questions mount over Goa government's inaction against officials who granted permissions. Victims' families await justice. Read more.
Goa court offers profound sympathy to families of 25 victims killed in tragic Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub fire at Arpora. Read the full judicial statement.
A father's desperate dash to a burning nightclub in Crans-Montana saved at least ten lives. Read the full story of heroism, survivor accounts, and the safety questions raised.
Exclusive new photos show the moment a ceiling caught fire at Le Constellation nightclub in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, during New Year's Eve, killing at least 40 people. Read the full investigation details.
After the tragic Arpora nightclub fire that killed 25, authorities take strict action. The sarpanch is disqualified and the panchayat secretary dismissed for breach of public trust. Read the full details.
Magisterial inquiry into Goa's Birch nightclub fire that killed 25 reveals panchayat collusion, forged documents, and illegal constructions on salt pan land. Key officials shirked responsibility.
Magisterial inquiry reveals the Goa nightclub where 25 died was built illegally on a salt pan, operated with forged permits, pointing to systemic failure and official collusion. Read the shocking details.
Shocking probe report reveals the Goa nightclub where 25 died was built illegally on a salt pan and operated without a valid licence. Read the full investigation details.
Bhavana Joshi, who lost four family members in the Birch by Romeo Lane fire, demands the Luthra brothers be denied bail and punished. Read her emotional plea for justice.
Mapusa court rejects anticipatory bail for Arpora sarpanch & ex-secretary in Birch by Romeo Lane fire case. Notice issued to club manager. Key details on the legal proceedings and police allegations inside.
Goa's Pollution Control Board suspends two officials for flawed inspection. CM Sawant orders showcause notices to departments over nightclub permissions following magisterial report with 60 safety recommendations.
A magisterial inquiry reveals shocking safety failures behind the deadly Goa nightclub fire. Read the full report on the lapses and accountability.
Green Goa Foundation demands immediate government action against illegal worker housing in Cuncolim industrial estate, warning of potential tragedies similar to the Arpora fire that killed 25.
CJI Surya Kant mourns the 25 lives lost in the Goa nightclub fire, calling it a national tragedy. He outlines a balanced legal approach to drug abuse, emphasizing rehabilitation over punishment for users. Read his full vision.
Magisterial inquiry into the deadly Arpora nightclub fire submits a 108-page report with 60 recommendations for the Goa government. CM to review action, including possible suspensions.
The Arpora nightclub fire tragedy, claiming 25 lives, reveals systemic lapses in fire safety enforcement. Smoke, not flames, was the primary killer. Read the full investigation.
A Goa court has extended police custody of the Luthra brothers, accused in the Arpora nightclub fire, till December 29. The siblings were deported from Thailand after fleeing post-tragedy.
A Goa court extended police custody for Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the Birch nightclub where a fire killed 25. Their lawyer stated they are cooperating fully with the investigation.
A Goa court extends police custody of the Luthra brothers, owners of the 'Cafe' nightclub, till December 29 in connection with the fatal fire. Get the latest updates on the investigation.
A birthday celebration at a Malviya Nagar nightclub turned violent as bouncers allegedly assaulted medical students. Police are investigating, awaiting medical reports. Read more.