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Gobi manchurian faces heat again in Goa, banned at annual Bodgeshwar fair

January 03, 2026 8:02 am

The sale of tandoori chicken has also been banned at stalls set up at the fair. However, local shops selling omelette pao and Goan xacuti chicken are allowed to operate.

Exclusive: Goa club fire probe puts bulk of blame on panchayat, some scrutiny on govt departments

December 28, 2025 8:18 am

A senior official privy to the report said the probe found that “primary culpability” lies with the local panchayat for allowing the club to operate.

CJI calls Goa fire deaths ‘tragedy for the entire nation’

December 27, 2025 3:10 am

A fire at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in North Goa’s Arpora on December 6 killed 25 people, including five tourists.

‘AAP tried to give Goa an alternative politics but that model failed’: After Zilla Panchayat polls drubbing, party drops Amit Palekar as state chief

December 26, 2025 9:58 am

After the poll results Monday, Palekar had told a regional news channel that an alliance with the like-minded Opposition parties was imperative to defeat the BJP.

1.02 crore names removed, draft electoral rolls in 5 states/UTs shrink by 7.6%

December 17, 2025 10:21 am

Data released by the Chief Electoral Officers of these states/Union Territories showed that the number of electors had reduced from 13.35 crore on October 27, when the Election Commission announced the SIR, to 12.33 crore in the draft rolls. 

Goa police tell court: Luthra brothers had 'ultimate control' over happenings at nightclub

December 17, 2025 3:26 am

The Goa Police took them into custody shortly after the Luthra brothers landed at the Delhi airport in the afternoon. Police obtained a transit remand for their transfer to Goa. They are to be flown to Goa Wednesday morning.

Navy’s stitched ship to set sail, retrace ancient sea route to Oman

December 15, 2025 3:55 am

The project — part of an initiative to revive India’s rich maritime heritage — is being executed through a tripartite agreement between the Indian Navy, the Ministry of Culture and Goa-based shipbuilding company Hodi Innovations (OPC) Private Ltd.

Probing Goa nightclub fire, police now question 5 panchayat members

December 14, 2025 7:58 am

The approvals by the panchayat and government departments included trade, excise and food safety licences, a pollution control body’s nod, and three no-objection certificates (NOCs).

MEA looking at Goa govt request to revoke passports of Luthra brothers

December 11, 2025 7:16 am

Goa police had on Monday written to the regional passport officer (RPO) in Goa, requesting “urgent revocation of the passports” of the two accused, who are believed to be in Thailand.

25 dead in midnight fire at Goa club

December 07, 2025 10:36 am

According to the police, the fire broke out around midnight at a club called Birch by Romeo Lane at Baga, one of the most popular beaches in the coastal state. Cylinder blast suspected to be behind the blaze, police say most victims appear to be club staff.

PANAJI VIDEOS

Selfie Death Epidemic In Goa

June 22, 2020 6:23 pm

Selfies are becoming a death trap. And this is how Goa is dealing with it. See more: https://bit.ly/2M2t86i

Syrian national detained by Goa police

January 26, 2016 2:56 pm

Panaji (Goa), Jan 26 (ANI): A Syrian national, allegedly overstaying in India, was traced and detained by Goa Police from an offshore casino off Panaji late on Monday night. Inspector General of Police, Sunil Garg on Tuesday said that they had got information that a person from Syria was missing during his overstay in country and his location was said to be around Goa. He also said that on Monday they had traced him and interrogation is underway. The interrogation of the detained Syrian national assumes significance in the wake of the recent death threats to Prime Minster Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar over beef ban in the country. The message was sent through an anonymous postcard which had ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) written on it.

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