regulatory failures
Goa Nightclub Fire Tragedy: Years of Ignored Warnings Led to Preventable Loss of 25 Lives at Illegal Venue
Dec 10, 2025 01:29 am CST
Documents reveal multiple authorities issued warnings and demolition notices against 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub for illegal construction on salt pans in Goa before a devastating fire claimed 25 lives. The club's owners had avoided compliance through appeals while continuing operations despite being flagged for numerous violations including unauthorized land conversion and coastal regulation breaches.
Tamil Nadu Government Blames AIADMK for Drug Testing Failures Following Deadly Cough Syrup Tragedy
Oct 11, 2025 02:20 pm CST
The Tamil Nadu government has shifted responsibility to the previous AIADMK administration for significant failures in drug testing oversight revealed in a 2024 CAG report. These regulatory gaps have gained renewed attention following the deaths of 23 children linked to contaminated cough syrup manufactured by Tamil Nadu-based pharmaceutical company Sresan. The report highlighted alarming shortfalls in inspections and sample collection between 2016-2021, raising serious questions about pharmaceutical safety standards across India.