Special Correspondent Panaji Asking the students not to hesitate in exploring or facing uncertainty, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said the Manohar Parrikar Vidnyan Mahotsav has become a key platform to nurture scientific temper, curiosity and innovation among the youth in Goa. He further asked the students to opt for asking one more question [] The post Nurture scientific temper, CM tells students appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Goa police team to travel to Thailand Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said that Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, co-owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub where a massive fire last week claimed 25 lives, have been detained in Thailand and will soon be brought back to India. Briefing media outside his [] The post Luthra brothers detained, to be brought back soon: CM appeared first on The Navhind Times .

After Luthra brothers - Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra, wanted in connection with the tragic fire at Goa's Birch Hotel, were detained in Thailand, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant reaffirmed that strict action will be taken against them.

The brothers, prime accused in the case related to the tragedy that unfolded at Arpora village around midnight on December 6, would be brought back to India at the earliest to face legal action, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant assured.

A local panchayat official will also be arrested in the fire case as he was not cooperating with the probe, CM Pramod Sawant added

Panaji: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said that Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, co-owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub where fire claimed 25 lives, will be brought back to India from Thailand at the earliest. The team of Goa Police and CBI would bring the Luthra brothers, prime accused in the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also d

Delhi court on Thursday dismissed anticipatory bail to Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, co-owners of the 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub, where fire claimed 25 lives. Earlier today, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, said the Luthra brothers will be brought back to India from Thailand at the earliest. A local panchayat official will also be arrested in the fire case, which took place, as he was not cooperating with the probe, Sawant told reporters here. The team of Goa Police and CBI would bring

Further notices may be issued depending on inquiry, says Sawant Panaji: With the state government drawing flak, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said the government will consider appointing a judicial inquiry into the deadly fire at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora once the magisterial probe report is submitted. The fire, which [] The post Arpora fire: Open to judicial probe appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has assured that the Luthra brothers -- owners of the nightclub 'Birch' by Romeo Lane pub at Arpora that caught fire and cost 25 lives -- will be caught no matter where they hide.

The Goa government has demolished the unauthorised portion of the Romeo Lane Club at Vagator Beach, one of the properties owned by Gaurav and Sourav Luthra.

PANAJI: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said the government will cancel the licences of tourist establishments that do not comply with the fire safety norms. In the wake of a nightclub fire that claimed 25 lives , Sawant held a high-level meeting with officials of the North and South Goa district administrations, police and tourism stakeholders to ensure strict safety measures ahead of the Christmas and New Year celebrations. State Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte also attended the m

Mapusa/Panaji: Following a directive from Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, the tourism department on Tuesday undertook demolition of a portion of Romeo Lane property at Vagator, which was allegedly encroaching on the beach. In a statement issued, the tourism department has said that the portion of Romeo Lane at Vagator encroaching on the beach was found [] The post Portion of Romeo Lane razed down at Vagator appeared first on The Navhind Times .

MUMBAI: Goa police on Tuesday issued a Blue Corner Notice against the owners of Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora, where a fire on December 6 killed 25 people . The main accused Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra along with partner Ajay Gupta, fled from Delhi to Thailand just hours after an FIR was registered against them on December 7. According to Goa Director General of Police Alok Kumar, the Luthra brothers reached Delhis international airport at 3 am on Sunday and boarded IndiGo flight 6E-1073

The demolition work started on Tuesday evening following an order from Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant, reports said. Pictures and videos circulating on social media platforms appeared to confirm the government action.

PANAJI: The Goa Tourism Department on Tuesday demolished 'Romeo Lane', an illegally constructed beach shack at Vagator owned by brothers Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra. The brothers, who are on the run following the fire tragedy at Birch by Romeo Lane club that claimed 25 lives late on Saturday night, had constructed the shack on tourism department land, a senior official said. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant had on Tuesday ordered authorities to initiate the process to demolish the shack. Th

Romeo Lane, owned by Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, is being demolished by Goa CM Pramod Sawant after the Luthra brothers fled to Thailand following a deadly fire killing 25.

PANAJI: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday ordered authorities to demolish the illegal ' Romeo Lane ' beach shack at Vagator, owned by brothers Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, after completing all formalities. The order comes after the brothers fled to Thailand , just hours after a major fire killed 25 people at the 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub in Arpora around midnight on Saturday. This shack is the third property owned by Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra. A senior CMO official st

A beach shack owned by the Luthra brothers the owners of 'Birch by Romeo Lane', the nightclub in Goa's Arpora, at which a fire killed 25 people last week will be demolished by bulldozers, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant's office said.

The owners of Birch by Romeo Lane, the Goa nightclub where 25 people died in a devastating fire on Saturday night, are now facing Interpol Blue Corner notice.

PANAJI: Goa CM Pramod Sawant on Monday said four people were arrested in connection with the fire at a nightclub in Goa that claimed 25 lives. One person was detained from Delhi. Sawant said that a magisterial inquiry has been initiated into the incident. The tragedy took place at Birch By Romeo Lane in Arpora village around 25 km from the state capital, Panaji. The probe will be led by the North Goa Collector, with support from a committee comprising the SP of South Goa, Deputy Collector for Fi

The Goa government has intensified action against the Romeo Lane hospitality chain after a devastating fire at one of its clubs killed 25 people on Saturday night . Officials confirmed on Monday that two additional properties linked to the chain, a beach shack in Vagator and a club in Assagao, have been sealed amid growing scrutiny of safety violations. A police team has also travelled to Delhi to trace the clubs promoters, Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, who have been booked in an FIR related

The North Goa-based nightclub teeming with revellers turned into a death trap around midnight on Sunday when a massive fire tore through it, bringing to the fore illegalities along with the laxity of government officials in enforcing rules

The preliminary enquiry into the North Goa nightclub fire tragedy that claimed 25 lives suggested indoor 'electric firecrackers' as the likely cause of the devastating blaze, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said.

After a massive fire at the 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub in Goa claimed the lives of 25 people , including tourists and staff, the police on Sunday registered an FIR against its owners, manager, and event organisers. The club's Chief General Manager Rajiv Modak, General Manager Vivek Singh, Bar Manager Rajiv Singhania, and Gate Manager Riyanshu Thakur have been arrested, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said. An FIR has also been registered against the clubs owners, Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luth

Goa CM announces Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for victims families, Rs 50,000 for injured in nightclub fire

Goa CM Pramod Sawant said that four staff members of the nightclub have been arrested, and he has ordered action against officials.

In a press conference on Sunday, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has issued a statement on the fire at the Nightclub in North Goa's Arpora that claimed lives of 25 people. He announced Rs five lakh financial aid for the victims' kins.

After a massive fire at the 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub in Goa claimed the lives of 25 people, including tourists and staff, the police on Sunday registered an FIR against its owners, manager, and event organisers. The police also detained the sarpanch of Arpora-Nagoa panchayat for questioning shortly after Chief Minister Pramod Sawant ordered a magisterial inquiry into the fire. Police registered an FIR against Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, the owners of Birch by Romeo Lane Nightclub, u

Panaji: Alleging that the nightclub gutted in a blaze in North Goa lacked mandatory permissions and NOC, the Congress on Sunday demanded resignation of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant over the tragedy. At least 25 persons died after a massive fire broke out at `Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub at Arpora around midnight. Congresss Goa desk Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday ordered a magisterial inquiry into the nightclub fire in Arpora that killed 25 people shortly after midnight. The blaze broke out at Birch by Romeo Lane, a popular venue in Arpora village near Panaji.

SRINAGAR: At least 23 people were killed when a fire broke out at a popular nightclub in Goas Arpora area on Saturday, officials said. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant confirmed the toll early on Sunday, stating that he had inspected the site of what he described on X as a major fire and had ordered a []

Fire at Birch by Romeo Lane Goa: The nightclub in North Goa where a devastating fire broke out late at Sunday night did not follow the safety norms, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said. The fire brigades could not enter the club due to the narrow lanes and their tankers had to be parked about away from the venue, making it difficult for the firemen to douse the blaze.

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant also expressed deep grief over the Arpora fire that killed 23 people, describing it as a very painful day for the state, and ordered an inquiry into the incident.

Describing the incident as very painful day for the state, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday promised swift action for those found responsible for a fire.

At least 23 people were killed in a blaze at a nightclub in North Goa following a cylinder blast late on Saturday night. Most of the victims were kitchen staff, including three women, while three to four tourists were also among the dead. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, who visited the site, told reporters that three people succumbed to burn injuries and the others died due to suffocation. Sawant said initial information suggested the nightclub had not complied with fire safety norms. The fire bro

At least 25 people were killed after a major fire broke out at a restaurant-cum-club in Arpora on Sunday. The fire broke out at Birch by Romeo Lane after midnight which left several tourists dead, including staff who worked at the venue. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said the nightclub had not abided by the fire safety norms.

Most of the dead were the clubs kitchen workers, and included three women, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said

Spoke to Goa CM Dr. Pramod Sawant Ji about the situation. The State Government is providing all possible assistance to those affected, PM said

Those found responsible will face the most stringent action under the law any negligence will be dealt with firmly, CM Sawant said

A devastating fire in Arpora, Goa, claimed 23 lives, prompting BJP MLA Michael Lobo to demand a safety audit of all clubs. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant expressed deep sorrow, calling it a very painful day and ordering an inquiry. The blaze, which occurred around midnight, tragically killed locals and tourists, many succumbing to suffocation while attempting to escape the basement.

A devastating cylinder blast at a North Goa nightclub late Saturday night claimed at least 23 lives, primarily kitchen workers. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant stated the club may have flouted fire safety norms and promised strict action against management and officials. The incident occurred during peak tourist season.

Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday announced that the unauthorised houses of the families availing the Mhaje Ghar scheme will be regularised by the 2027 assembly elections. Speaking at the launch of the poll campaign of BJPs Corlim zilla panchayat candidate Siddesh Shirpad Naik, the Chief Minister urged people to vote for a triple-engine [] The post Illegal houses to be regularised under Mhaje Ghar scheme before 2027 polls appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Margao: Politiciansincluding Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Leader of the Opposition Yuri Alemaoextended greetings to citizens attending the feast of St Francis Xavier on Wednesday at the Bom Jesus Basilica in Old Goa. I extend my warmest greetings on the occasion of the feast of St Francis Xavier to everyone. The government is actively supporting [] The post At SFX Feast, leaders echo Bishops call for safeguarding Goa appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter Panaji/Ponda Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday said that altogether three seats have been allotted to the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party for contesting the zilla panchayat polls, just as the Bharatiya Janata Party said it will support independent candidates in some of the areas. The remaining zilla panchayat candidates of the BJP will be [] The post ZP polls: CM says three segments allotted to MGP appeared first on The Navhind Times .

At the ceremony, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant honoured Rajinikanth with a shawl and memento

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday unveiled a 77-feet tall bronze statue of Lord Ram -- worlds tallest statue of the deity -- in Goa, as part of Shree Samsthan Gokarn Jeevottam Mutt's 550th year celebrations. Modi also visited the temple in the mutt, located in Partagali, South Goa. The mutt is among India's oldest monastic institutions, known for its spiritual, cultural, and social contributions and holds a prominent place in the Saraswat community. Sculptor Ram Sutar, who designed the Stat

NT Reporter | Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said Goa has always prioritised the welfare, dignity and empowerment of persons with disabilities (PwDs) while speaking at the Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances camp held recently at Ravindra Bhavan, Sankhali. Sawant said the initiative ensures that assistive devices and support systems [] The post GMC, GDC PG seats: Cong protests delay in quota notification appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Amresh Parab Panaji Providing respite to police officers from undue political interference, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has instructed them not to entertain directives from members of the legislative assembly (MLAs). Sawant, who also holds the home portfolio, told officers to ask any MLA issuing such directives to route them through the Home Minister, sources said. [] The post CM tells cops not to heed MLAs directives appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter | Panaji Amid the rising crimes in the state, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant effected a major shake-up in the state police posting superintendent of police (Konkan Railway) Harishchandra Madkaikar as North Goa superintendent of police, replacing incumbent SP Rahul Gupta. Guptas transfer comes in the wake of the rising crimes including daring dacoities. [] The post Rising crimes: Major shake-up in Goa police appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said the Goa police will adopt a new strategy primarily aimed at crime prevention. Sources said that while discussing various policing issues at a crime review meeting Sawant reprimanded police officials over the rising incidents of crime, and sought total dedication towards duty. He said that [] The post Police to adopt new strategy to foil crimes appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter Vasco South Goa MP Viriato Fernandes has written to the office of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant recommending 15-year-old Nakshatra Nayaks name to the Indian Council for Child Welfare (ICCW), the central agency responsible for selecting awardees for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to be bestowed on January 26, 2026. He has additionally [] The post Girl who shielded father in attack should get PM award: Virato appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter Panaji The Navhind Times bagged two awards at the Goa Journalist Awards 2025 function held to mark National Press Day on Monday. Christine Machado and Ramandeep Kaur of The Navhind Times received awards at the hands of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant for Reporting in Public Health and Hygiene, and Education, respectively. The other []

NT Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that it is the right of journalists to write about the governments mistakes, but, in doing so, they should also ensure that such reports do not tarnish the states image. Sawant was speaking at the National Press Day function in Panaji on Monday. It is the duty []

NT Reporter | Margao Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said that eight vehicles procured at a cost of Rs 1.2 crore by the South Goa District Mineral Foundation would be used for the benefit of mining-affected people in the district. The District Mineral Funds have consistently been allocated for their intended purpose. These eight []

NT Reporter | Margao Former minister and Scheduled Tribe leader Prakash Velip on Thursday alleged that the state government had issued sanads to forest dwellers granting them only a fraction of the land they have cultivated and possessed for decades. He urged Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to ensure that these families are allotted the land []

NT Reporter | Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said there are many opportunities for Goans in tourism, services, manufacturing and medical fields and urged them to make the best of these chances by becoming entrepreneurs. Aiming to push the local youth towards self-employment, Sawant unveiled details of the newly notified Mukhyamantri Swayam Rojgar []

NT Reporter | Margao A day after Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said there were no plans to increase coal handling in the state, Goyant Kollso Naka on Wednesday accused him of misleading people and challenged him to a public debate to prove the facts. The group, which organised a largely attended public meeting on Sunday, []

Special Correspondent| Panaji The state Cabinet on Wednesday approved a one-time scheme granting Employees Provident Fund (EPF) benefits to nearly 7,000 contract workers, effective from 2017. Announcing the decision, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said the scheme would place a burden of around Rs 2.5 to Rs 3 crore on the state treasury. The Cabinet also []

NT Reporter | Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has announced that Goa has been placed on alert following the deadly car blast in Delhi on Monday, emphasising that the move is a precautionary measure aimed at maintaining peace and order. In response to the blast, Goa Police have stepped up security across the state, conducting []

NT Reporter | Panaji A day after thousands of Goans gathered in Margao to demand that the state government stop handling of coal at the Mormugao Port and also halt its transportation and related projects in Goa, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday said coal handling capacity in the state has not been increased at []

NT Reporter | Panaji The 56th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will open with a 26-float float parade, on November 20,while for the very first time the inauguration will be held outdoors at an open venue at the Old GMC complex in Panaji. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced the decision on []

NT Reporter | Mapusa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday directed the police to conduct a fresh investigation into the cash-for-job scam following an allegation made by prime accused Pooja Naik that a minister, an IAS officer and a PWD engineer were involved in the Rs 17 crore recruitment racket. Asking police to register a []

An accused in the Goa cash-for-jobs scam has alleged the involvement of a state minister, a senior IAS officer, and an engineer. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has assured a thorough investigation. The accused claims she collected money on behalf of these individuals. The police will record her statement in the presence of a magistrate.

NT Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said that migrants are involved in most of the illegalities and crimes taking place in the state. Responding to media queries on the sidelines of the launch of six new fire tenders procured by the Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services in the city, the Chief []

Special Correspondent Panaji Joining the state in celebrating 150 years of Vande Mataram, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday described the poem written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in Sanskritised Bengali as an ode to the motherland and the heartbeat of India. It is a song that unites people of all religions and symbolises the nations []

The trophy was unveiled during a colourful opening ceremony which was attended by Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and FIDE chief Arkady Dvorkovich

Shoma Patnaik Mumbai With several states eyeing investments at the India Maritime Week 2025 taking place in Mumbai, Goa tied up Rs 6,160 crore of funding from domestic and international investors through memoranda of understanding signed on the inaugural day of the mega event. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said the government will fast track projects []

NT Reporter Mumbai Giving a lift to the state, it was announced at the India Maritime Week 2025 that Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) is the only accredited green port in India. The green accreditation, which is for the operational areas of the port, is valid until June 2028. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, who attended the []

Paying tributes to Mr. Naik, Goa CM Pramod Sawant said his leadership, humility and contribution to the public welfare will always be remembered

Paying tributes to Naik, Goa CM Pramod Sawant said his leadership, humility and contribution to the public welfare will always be remembered

Ponda: Goas Agriculture Minister and former chief minister Ravi Naik passed away late Tuesday night following a sudden cardiac arrest. He was 79. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant confirmed the news. Expressing grief on the death of his ministerial colleague, Sawant said it is a big loss for Goa. Naik was a man of the masses []

NT Reporter Panaji A day after Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that the proposed Unity Mall and the 17-storey administrative tower Prashasan Stambh, set to come up at Chimbel, have all required permissions, chairman of the Chimbel Biodiversity Committee Govind Shirodkar said the projects are planned on land officially classified as wetland by the government []

Special Correspondent Panaji Stating that Parul University has become Goas first private university, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said two more private universities have been approved by the government, thus taking the total number of such universities in the state to three. The government is also open to international universities setting up their campuses []

NT Reporter Panaji Sounding an alarm over the deteriorating condition of Goas lakes, Dr Sharad P Kale, former Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) scientist and chief advisor to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, on Thursday said 39 water bodies in the state have been placed under E category by the Central Pollution Control Board due to []

Occupational safety and health at the workplace is not just a legal obligation, but also a moral responsibility towards one another, stated Dr Pramod Sawant, the Chief Minister of Goa, during the inauguration of the Occupational Safety and Health exposition for health and safety professionals in the industry. Sawant emphasized the crucial role of safety and health in the workplace, noting that they significantly contribute to enhanced productivity and the overall growth of the country. The marke

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant opens up about his vision for the future of Goa in this exclusive interview. From boosting tourism and sustainable development to enhancing infrastructure, Sawant shares his plans to make Goa a top destination while preserving its unique culture and environment. He also reveals his favorite beach spot in Goa, giving fans a glimpse into his personal side.People did not think of Goa beyond 'Sun, Sand and Sea'. We added 'Spirituality' into it. People are now driven

Panaji: Voicing concern over the pervading trend of protests across the state, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday said the mentality to oppose everything, including the project like Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), in a literate state like Goa is not right. Speaking to mediapersons at Mantralaya, Porvorim, he said some people are opposing everything []

It is the fifth such incident since December 2024; Chief Minister Pramod Sawant told reporters a committee has been formed under the collector to probe these incidents

Administrative machinery must remember that it needs to be sensitive to peoples suffering Chief Minister Pramod Sawants statement yesterday deferring the closure of the highway section in Porvorim from OCoqueiro junction to Mall de Goa has brought much relief to commuters ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi. He said that the decision on the proposed closure of []

The Pramod Sawant-led government has been promoting a subsidy scheme providing Rs 200 per clay idol for up to 250 idols.

Goa's government is set to create a comprehensive taxi policy by September 10, addressing transparency, security, and fair pricing in the taxi sector. This initiative follows discussions between officials and taxi associations, aiming to replace current cab aggregator guidelines with a state-specific policy.

BJP MLAs Ramesh Tawadkar and Digambar Kamat were sworn in as ministers in the Goa cabinet led by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday.

Former Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat and Ramesh Tawadkar were sworn in as ministers in the Pramod Sawant-led state cabinet on Thursday. Tawadkar, representing Canacona, resigned as Speaker before taking the oath, while Kamat, previously a Congress CM, joined the BJP in September 2022. Governor Ashok Gajapathi Raju administered the oath at Raj Bhavan.

Hours before the swearing-in, Ramesh Tawadkar resigned as the Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly

Sequeira handed over his resignation letter to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant in the afternoon