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Goa government orders demolition of Vagator beach shack of Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra

Goa government orders demolition of Vagator beach shack of Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra

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File photo of Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant | Photo Credit: PTI Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has ordered authorities to demolish the illegal ‘Romeo Lane’ beach shack at Vagator, owned by the fugitive owners of the fire-ravaged nightclub, after completing all formalities on Tuesday (December 9, 2025). 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 (December 6, 2025). Interpol has issued a Blue Corner notice against Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, according to the Goa Chief Minister’s Office. A senior CMO official stated that CM Sawant has directed the North Goa district administration to complete all the formalities and demolish the beach shack at Vagator. “This shack is illegally built on government land. It would be demolished on Tuesday. District administration has kept all the machinery ready,” the official said. After the Saturday (December 6, 2025) night fire tragedy, the district administration sealed this …

Four arrested, officials suspended; probe report due in a week in Goa nightclub fire | 10 points

Four arrested, officials suspended; probe report due in a week in Goa nightclub fire | 10 points

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A packed nightclub in North Goa turned into a deadly inferno around midnight as a massive fire tore through the premises, claiming 25 lives, including five tourists. Charred remains of the nightclub after a fire broke out due to a cylinder blast, in North Goa district, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (PTI) Most of those killed were staff members, police said. Officials added that three people are believed to have died of burn injuries following the explosion, while the others succumbed to smoke inhalation. At least six people were injured in the incident, five of whom are currently undergoing treatment at hospitals. Here’s more on what happened: • Among those killed were 20 staff members and five tourists, including four from Delhi. The staff were from several states, including Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, Assam and West Bengal, and four were Nepalese nationals. • Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said initial information showed the nightclub had failed to comply with basic fire safety norms. • Most of the victims died due to suffocation after getting trapped on the ground floor …

Central projects will strengthen port modernisation and hinterland tourism in Goa: CM

Central projects will strengthen port modernisation and hinterland tourism in Goa: CM

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Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant. File | Photo Credit: @DrPramodPSawant Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday (March 19, 2025) said the Central government initiated various projects under Sagarmala such as port modernisation and strengthening of jetties to enhance hinterland tourism and daily commutes in the coastal State. He attended and addressed the National Sagarmala Apex Committee Meeting, chaired by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal in the presence of his cabinet colleague Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi. The meeting was attended by representatives from coastal states and senior government officials. Additionally, port-linked industrialisation aims to unlock the potential of port-led development through exports, as envisioned by the Union Government under the leadership of the Prime Minister, a statement said. Mr. Sawant stated that the coastal community development remains a key focus, with efforts directed toward skill enhancement, social and financial inclusion, and economic growth, while also exploring new avenues such as Ro-Ro services and the Water Metro, among others. Published – March 20, 2025 03:00 am IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, …