Birch-Goa fire: Govt dismisses Arpora Sarpanch, Panchayat Secretary; cites negligence in granting approvals, licenses

Jan 01, 2026

The Goa government has dismissed Arpora Village Panchayat Sarpanch, Roshan Redkar, and Panchayat Secretary of Arpora-Nagoa Village Panchayat, Raghuvir Bagkar, from service, finding "persistent...

Arpora Nightclub Fire: Goa Vigilance suspends Fisheries Director, Panchayat officials

Dec 08, 2025

In the aftermath of the deadly Arpora restaurant fire that claimed 25 lives, Goa authorities have suspended Shamila Monteiro, Director of Fisheries and former...

"People are shocked as 25 people lost their lives": BJP MLA Michael Lobo affirms strict action in Arpora fire tragedy

Dec 07, 2025

BJP MLA Michael Lobo responded to the horrific fire incident at a restaurant in North Goa's Arpora, affirming that all those responsible will be...

Resort politics enter village panchayat arena in Karnataka

Dec 08, 2022

As per the source, Under operation Gram panchayat, the members of Devaragudda Gram panchayat of Ranebennur Taluk, arrived by plane to present the no-confidence...

Four arrested in connection with Goa nightclub inferno that killed 25 people

Dec 07, 2025

The inferno started at "Birch By Romeo Lane" in Arpora village and claimed the lives of 25 people, leaving many injured. The Goa CM...

Give plastic, take gold: Unique idea makes JK village plastic-free

Apr 04, 2023

The village Panchayat has started a unique mission for saving the environment. The village head has started a campaign called 'Give Plastic and Take...