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Luthra Brothers Cite Risk of Being 'Lynched' as They Apply for Bail in Goa Fire Case

Goa, Dec. 12 -- The Luthra brothers - Gaurav, 44, and Saurabh, 40 - told a Delhi court that they feared being "lynched in Goa," as the state's police charged them with murder and other offences over t... Read More


Goa Activist Swapnesh Sherlekar Granted Anticipatory Bail in Case Over Alleged Offensive Video

Goa, Dec. 12 -- The North Goa Additional Sessions Court has granted anticipatory bail to activist Swapnesh Sherlekar in a case filed by Panjim Police on September 29. Sherlekar was booked for allegedl... Read More


Goa Govt Enforces ESMA, Bans Strikes in Pharmaceutical Sector for Six Months

Goa, Dec. 12 -- The Goa government has invoked the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA), effectively prohibiting all forms of strikes across pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging, distribution,... Read More


Days After Goa Tragedy, Major Fire Erupts at Bhubaneswar Nightclub; Cause Under Investigation

Goa, Dec. 12 -- Just days after the devastating Goa Birch Nightclub tragedy that claimed 25 lives, another major fire incident has been reported this time at a nightclub in Bhubaneswar. The blaze brok... Read More


Pirna Man Booked for Allegedly Stealing Ambulance from Mapusa Hospital Parking

Goa, Dec. 12 -- Mapusa Police have registered an FIR against a man from Pirna for allegedly entering the ground-floor parking area of a private hospital and driving away with a white ambulance parked ... Read More


Goa Human Rights Commission Summons Chief Secretary, DGP Over Arpora Fire; Hearing Scheduled for January 6

Goa, Dec. 11 -- The Goa Human Rights Commission (GHRC) has issued notices to the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police (DGP), directing them to file detailed replies and appear before the... Read More


Belarus National Arrested in Goa With Over 1 kg of Suspected DMT in Joint NCB-Pernem Police Raid

Goa, Dec. 11 -- In a major narcotics crackdown, the Goa Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), in coordination with Pernem Police, arrested a Belarus national during a joint raid at Pethwada, Korgao. The acc... Read More


Goa Pub Tragedy: Local Resident Calls Luthra Brothers 'Habitual Offenders' as Arrests Spark Statewide Crackdown

Goa, Dec. 11 -- A local resident in Goa has come forward alleging that the Luthra brothers - co-owners of the nightclub where a devastating fire killed 25 people - are "habitual offenders" who repeate... Read More


Goa Boys Team to Compete in 36th Junior National Atya Patya Championship in Chandigarh

Goa, Dec. 11 -- The Goa boys' contingent is set to participate in the 36th Boys and Girls Junior National Atya Patya Championship, scheduled to be held in Chandigarh from December 12 to 14, 2025. Goa... Read More


Luthra Brothers Arrested within four days in Thailand; Extradition Process Begins in Goa Nightclub Fire Case

Goa, Dec. 11 -- The Luthra brothers, wanted in connection with the Goa nightclub fire that claimed 25 lives, have reportedly been apprehended in Thailand. Authorities have begun the process of extradi... Read More