07-Dec-2025, 07:51:46 IST
Goa nightclub fire Live Updates: PM Modi announces ₹2000 ex-gratia for kin of deceased
The Prime Minister’s Office on Sunday said: “Ex-gratia of Rs 2000 by PMNRF to be given to next of kin of each deceased in Arpora, Goa accident. Injured would get Rs 50,000: PM @narendramodi.”
07 Dec 2025, 07:50:07 IST
Goa nightclub fire Live Updates: PM Modi talks to CM Pramod Sawant
CM Pramod Sawant, in a post on X, said, “Honoble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji spoke to me about the tragic fire in Arpora and I briefed him on the current situation on the ground. Govt of Goa is extending all assistance to the affected families at this difficult time.”
07-Dec-2025, 07:42:43 IST
Goa nightclub fire Live Updates: Many people died due to suffocation, says Goa CM
Goa CM Pramod Sawant said three individuals succumbed to burn injuries and others died due to suffocation, PTI reported.
07-Dec-2025, 07:35:11 IST
Goa nightclub fire Live Updates: “Those responsible will face strictest action,” says Goa CM
In a post on X, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said, “Today is a very painful day for all of us in Goa. A major fire in Arpora claimed the lives of 23 people. I am deeply saddened and offer my sincere condolences to all the bereaved families in this hour of unimaginable loss.”
He added: “I have visited the scene and have ordered an investigation into this incident. The investigation will examine the exact cause of the fire and whether fire safety standards and building regulations were followed. Those found responsible will face the strictest action under the law – any negligence will be dealt with vigorously.”
07-Dec-2025, 07:31:45 IST
Goa nightclub fire Live Updates: Restaurant violated fire safety norms: Report
According to a PTI report, the restaurant did not follow fire safety norms.
07-Dec-2025, 07:23:08 IST
Goa nightclub fire Live Updates: Most of the victims were kitchen staff, including 3 female employees of Birch by Romeo Lane
According to a PTI report, most of the dead are kitchen workers of the Birch by Romeo Lane club, including three female employees.
07-Dec-2025, 07:15:39 IST
Goa nightclub fire Live Updates: PM Modi takes stock of the situation and offers condolences
In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Deeply saddened by the fire accident at Arpora, Goa. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. May the injuries be healed as soon as possible. He spoke about the situation with Goa CM Dr. Pramod Sawant Ji. The state government is providing all possible assistance to those affected.”
07-Dec-2025, 07:10:37 IST
Goa nightclub fire Live Updates: Goa MLA Michael Lobo demands safety audit of all clubs in the state
BJP MLA Michael Lobo on Sunday called for a safety audit of all clubs in Goa following the Arpora fire that killed 23 people.
The BJP MLA expressed his grief saying, “I am concerned about the incident. There are 23 victims, three women and 20 men. Some are tourists while most are locals who were working in the basement of the restaurant.”
“We will have to conduct a safety audit of all other clubs in Goa, which is very important. Tourists have always found Goa a very safe destination, but the fire incident is very worrying and such incidents should not happen in the future. The safety of tourists and workers in these establishments is extremely important. Most of the people died as a result of suffocation when they ran to the basement,” he added.
07-Dec-2025, 07:10:37 IST
Goa nightclub fire Live Updates: 23 dead in massive fire at restaurant-cum-club in Arpora
At least 23 people were killed after a major fire broke out at a restaurant-cum-club in Arpora. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said, “…23 people lost their lives.He assured government action.
CM Goa said, “This incident is very unfortunate for a tourist state like Goa. People running such things illegally and a fire broke out…23 people lost their lives…Government will conduct an inquiry into this incident. The inquiry will check the exact cause of the fire and those found responsible will face strictest action under law…”
