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ANJUNA: Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, the co-owners of the Arpora-based Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, were brought to Goa on Wednesday after being deported from Thailand in connection with the December 6 fire tragedy that resulted in the deaths of 25 people. Escorted by a team of Goa Police officers, the brothers were flown from Delhi and arrived at Manohar International Airport, Mopa, at around 10.45 am. They had been taken into custody in Delhi on Tuesday soon after their deportation and were granted a 48-hour transit remand by a local court to enable their transfer to Goa. Following their…

“An exemplary punishment in this case is not about vengeance. It is about restoring faith in the idea that lives matter more than profits. Twenty-five people did not die because of an unforeseeable natural event. They died because safety was treated as optional. Fire regulations are not ornamental clauses meant to be ignored until tragedy forces attention. They exist precisely to prevent situations like this. There is also a wider context that cannot be ignored. Goa’s nightlife economy thrives on a reputation for freedom and fun.“ What happened on that December night in a Goa nightclub was not an accident…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Ahead of the Zilla Parishad (ZP) elections, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) in-charge for Goa, Manikrao Thakare, on Tuesday alleged that the BJP government has failed to fulfil the promises made to the people of the state and asserted that voters would “teach the BJP a lesson” in the upcoming polls. Thakare claimed that law and order has collapsed in Goa and held Chief Minister Pramod Sawant responsible for the situation. He also alleged that the BJP government has permitted illegal nightclubs to operate in the state. Referring to the Congress–Goa Forward Party (GFP) alliance, Thakare…

Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: A gas leakage incident triggered panic at Vales junction on Wednesday afternoon after an underground pipeline was accidentally ruptured during excavation work. The situation, however, was brought under control swiftly, averting any major mishap, with no loss of life or damage to nearby property reported. Sources said the incident occurred when a contractor, while carrying out excavation work, punctured an underground gas pipeline, leading to a loud sound followed by a significant release of gas into the air. The sudden leakage caused tension among residents and commuters in the area. The contractor and officials of the National…

Team Goemkarponn VALPOI: Valpoi police have registered a serious offence after a 41-year-old woman from Ansolem, Bhironda, Sattari, lodged a detailed complaint alleging abduction, wrongful confinement, assault and sexual assault. According to police, the incident occurred on December 16, 2025, at around 6 pm near Redye Ghat, Amyakade, Valpoi, in Sattari taluka. Based on the complaint and following discussions with the Police Inspector, Valpoi, and senior officers, an offence has been registered against the accused, identified as Vithal Zore, a resident of Ansolem, Bhironda, Sattari. As per the complaint, the accused allegedly abducted the woman and took her in his…

New Delhi: Following their landmark victory at the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, the Indian Women’s Cricket Team was formally felicitated by Tata Motors in recognition of their outstanding achievement. A ceremony was held at Bombay House on 16th December 2025, where Tata Motors announced a special gesture: each member of the World Cup-winning squad, along with support staff, will be awarded a Tata Sierra, the recently unveiled model positioned as an icon reimagined. The event was attended by senior Tata Group leadership, including N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd., and Shailesh Chandra, Managing…

New Delhi: India all-rounder Shivam Dube has expressed strong support for T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav, emphasizing that the star batter remains a match-winner despite struggling for runs in recent months. With the T20 World Cup less than two months away, questions over Suryakumar’s form have intensified, as he has not scored a T20I fifty since October 2024. Dube dismissed concerns about the captain’s performance, saying that form cannot define a player of Suryakumar’s calibre. “He’s the kind of player who can win you five out of five matches on his own. If he’s not scoring right now, it doesn’t mean…