Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Lucknow launches fire-safety crackdown after Goa Birch tragedy

Goa, Dec. 9 -- After the devastating fire at Birch in Goa, authorities in Lucknow have started rigorous fire-safety checks across eateries, entertainment venues and shopping centres. Chief Fire Office... Read More


Goa Police seek CBI, Interpol help to track Birch owners

Goa, Dec. 9 -- The Goa Police said they have sought assistance from the CBI and Interpol to bring back the Luthra brothers, owners of Birch by Romeo Lane, where a fire claimed 25 lives. DIG Varsha Sha... Read More


Goods vehicle rams Bhausaheb Bandodkar garden barricade

Goa, Dec. 9 -- A goods truck crashed into the compound wall of the Bhausaheb Bandodkar garden at Farmagudi, Ponda, earlier today. According to the driver, he had stepped out to ask for directions when... Read More


Goa govt ensures respectful handover of Birch fire victims

Goa, Dec. 9 -- The Goa Chief Minister's Office announced that the mortal remains of the 21 victims of the Birch tragedy were transported with full dignity to their respective home states. Families fro... Read More


Authorities Likely to Scrutinise 'Caha by Romeo Lane' in Anjuna as Crackdown Extends to All Outlets

Goa, Dec. 9 -- The Romeo Lane chain is set to face wider scrutiny as authorities expand inspections across all its outlets following the Birch tragedy. In addition to its Arpora and Vagator establishm... Read More


High Court asks petitioner to suggest ways to control dust in Porvorim

Goa, Dec. 9 -- The Bombay High Court at Goa has directed petitioner Moses Pinto to submit a detailed report, with properly numbered recommendations, within a week on measures to curb dust pollution in... Read More


Canacona villagers raise alarm over molasses dumping near IDC tank

Goa, Dec. 9 -- Locals in Canacona have raised strong health concerns after molasses from an abandoned brewery were reportedly dumped into a freshly dug pit near an IDC tank. Residents fear the seepage... Read More


Cerulean Indult: The Rare Blue Vestment Privilege Rooted in Spanish Tradition and Marian Devotion

Goa, Dec. 9 -- In a remarkable and historically rich liturgical tradition, theCerulean Indultstands out as one of the Roman Catholic Church's most distinctive privileges, allowing the use ofcerulean b... Read More


Goa Forward's Swapnil Fadte Files Nomination for Karapur Sarvan ZP Seat

Goa, Dec. 9 -- Goa Forward Party candidate for the Karapur Sarvan Zilla Panchayat constituency, Shri Swapnil Fadte, filed his nomination for the upcoming ZP elections on Tuesday. He was accompanied b... Read More


Fatorda MLA levels serious charges against BJP over pub nexus

Goa, Dec. 9 -- Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai alleged that BJP leaders are directly linked to illegal pub and nightclub operations and are collecting hafta, claiming he holds evidence to prove it. He furt... Read More