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.
BJP MLA Michael Lobo on Sunday called for a safety audit of all clubs in Goa following a fire in Arpora that killed 23 people, including three women and 20 men.
Authorities have initiated investigations into the tragedy, and efforts are ongoing to provide medical assistance and support to the injured and the families of the victims.
The blaze was reported around midnight, and emergency teams rushed to the spot. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment, while authorities worked through the night to bring the situation under control.
Dinesh, father of the warehouse owner, said, "This godown was here for 1-1.5 years. There must be a minimum loss of Rs 5 to 7 lakhs. We have no idea how the fire broke out. The fire brigade worked very quickly."
A day after heavy firing at the Chaman border, calm returned. Several people were injured on both sides. Pakistan and Afghanistan blamed each other for starting the clashes. Talks to ease tensions have stalled after multiple failed negotiation rounds in Doha and Istanbul.
Bhubaneswar police seized eleven firearms, including a carbine rifle and ten semi-automatic pistols, on Saturday and arrested two individuals in connection with the case.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday presided over the State-level function marking the 63rd Raising Day of Himachal Pradesh Home Guards and Civil Defence, held at Sarogheen, Shimla.
According to Fire Officer Mahesh Pratap Singh, the fire department initially dispatched two fire tenders to the location. However, upon arrival, officials discovered that the blaze had spread across a larger area of the factory premises, leading to the deployment of two additional fire te
Bollywood diva Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on Friday set the internet on fire with her stunning pictures from the ongoing Red Sea Film Festival in Saudi Arabia.
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