Terrible news to start a Sunday: at least 23 killed in fire in a nightclub in Arpora. Thoughts and prayers with victims families but also questions over accountability in India’s premier tourism state which has been corroded by a deadly cocktail of crime and corruption Murders in shacks, money laundering charges in casinos, drug deaths, taxi mafias and now this. Goa’s tourism needs a total overhaul to make it truly world class. 🙏
At least 23 people were killed in a devastating fire at a nightclub in North Goa following a cylinder blast on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday, police said. The fire broke out at Birch by Romeo Lane club in Arpora village, around 25 km from the state capital, Panaji, shortly after midnight. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, who visited the site late night, said most of the victims were kitchen staff, including three women, and added that “three to four tourists” were also among those killed. Read More: intdy.in/sqfulr #NorthGoa #Cylinderblast #Nightclub #ITReel
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The Arpora inferno didn’t just “happen” — it was ALLOWED to happen; 23 lives wiped out because authorities were asleep at the wheel and a reckless govt let negligence & corruption thrive; Goa deserves better than this circus of incompetence: MLA Vijai
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Heartbreaking day for Goa; 25 dead in Arpora club fire. Families’ loss is irreparable; Govt must announce compensation. Nightclub ran without licences—clear governance failure: LoP Yuri Alemao #Goa #Arpora #Fire #Birch #News
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Deeply pained by tragic fire in Arpora claiming 20+ lives. My condolences to families & speedy recovery to the injured; this is not just an accident, but a criminal failure of safety & governance; thorough probe must ensure accountability: AICC Leader Rahul Gandhi #ArporaFire
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After offensive LED messages flashed in Baga and Arpora, Calangute Sarpanch Joseph Sequeira announced all electronic boards in the village will be removed, while Arpora Sarpanch Rohan Redkar warned that shop licences will be revoked for non-compliance. #NewsUpdate
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Replying to @hvgoenka
What about -Electoral Bond SCAM? -PM Cares Fund SCAM? -Demonetisation SCAM? -Rafale Deal SCAM? -Paper Leak SCAM? -COVID Mismanagement? -China Border Failure? -Manipur Violence Failure? -Farmers' Law failure? -Institutional Capture? Just wondering if u r blind, forced, or paid?
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When will all these be shown in the Biodata ? • Electoral Bond ? • PM Cares Fund ? • Demonetisation ? • Rafale ? • Paper Leak ? • COVID Mismanagement ? • Manipur Violence Failure ?
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THE GOAN |AAP Youth VP resigns; alleges discrimination, arrogance #Goa #BreakingNews @AAPGoa
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A massive crowd has gathered at Panjim outside Goa Police Headquarters in support of social activist Rama Kankonkar, demanding justice for him. The protestors have blocked the road outside headquarters; police force deployed at entrance to stop the protestors. #goa #goanews
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"Brutal attack on Rama in Ravan Rajya. We demand immediate arrest of the Mastermind behind the attack" - Madganvcho Awaaz & Youth Leader Prabhav Naik. #Goa #GoaNews #PrabhavNaik #BrutalAssault #Arrest #MasterMind
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Major traffic jams have been reported in Panjim City following the protest by elected representatives of various political parties, activists and like-minded people. The protestors have sat down on the DB road, blocking the traffic movement completely. #Major #TrafficJam #Panjim
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📢 CALL TO ACTION – AZAD MAIDAN, 11 AM TODAY Assemble in large numbers! Show your solidarity with Rama Kankonkar and stand up for democracy in Goa. Together let us send a clear message: 👉 ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! 👉 No more Gunda Raj in Goa! 👉 Justice for Rama, Justice for Goa! Come, raise your voice. Goa will not be silenced.
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Police to ensure arrested accused are not bailed out, efforts on to arrest 6th accused: SP Rahul Gupta @spnorthgoa @RahulGuptaIPS @Goa_Police @DrPramodPSawant #RamaKankonkar #attack
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Why was Rama Kankonkar attacked? Attackers thrashed him, smeared cow dung on his face, and threw him on the road WATCH : youtu.be/lcSMVRI311A #Goa #GoaNews #Rama #Attacked #Thrashed
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I strongly condemn the attack on activist Rama Kankonkar. The perpetrators of this cowardly act must be apprehended and brought to justice. Goa is witnessing a disturbing trend of 'goondagiri,' where individuals who speak out against wrongdoing are targeted: @Yurialemao9 #goa
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Activist Rama Kankonkar, a fearless voice who has been relentlessly exposing the failures of govt, was brutally attacked today. This is not just an attack on him, it’s an attack on every Goan who dares to question those in power. We will not be quiet. We demand justice. #GoaCrime #Justice #DemocracyUnderAttack #GoaDeservesBetter #GoaForwardParty
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Social Activist Rama Kankonkar assaulted in Caranzalem #Goa #GoaNews #Rama #Assaulted #Thrashed #Punched #Threatened
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