North Goa
Goa Nightclub Fire: Owner Ajay Gupta Arrested After 25 Deaths at Birch by Romeo Lane
Dec 10, 2025 12:10 pm CST
Goa police have arrested Ajay Gupta, one of four owners of 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub, following a devastating fire that killed 25 people in North Goa. Two other owners remain fugitives as authorities continue to make arrests connected to the tragic incident.
Goa's Former Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister Ravi Naik Passes Away at 79: A Political Legacy Remembered
Oct 15, 2025 11:15 am CST
Ravi Naik, Goa's agriculture minister and former chief minister, has died at 79 following a cardiac arrest. A veteran politician with seven terms as MLA representing various parties including MGP, Congress, and BJP, Naik served twice as Goa's CM and once as MP from North Goa. His political career spanning decades left an indelible mark on Goan governance and public welfare.