January 1, 2026

Goa Govt Disqualifies Arpora-Nagoa Sarpanch and Dismisses Panchayat Secretary Over Nightclub Fire

Goa government disqualified Arpora-Nagoa's sarpanch and dismissed its former panchayat secretary after a magisterial report on a nightclub fire that killed 25 people.

January 1, 2026

Goa Nightclub Fire: Illegal Salt Pan Structure and Licence Lapses Blamed for 25 Deaths

A magisterial inquiry found Goa's deadly nightclub was built illegally on a salt pan and ran without a valid licence. The fire, lacking safety measures, killed 25. Authorities and owners face probe and arrests.

January 1, 2026

Villupuram Police Install Over 100 CCTV Cameras on Highways to Catch Traffic Offenders

Villupuram police have installed 100+ high-res CCTV cameras at key highway points. These cameras will capture offences like speeding and red-light jumping, linking to a new control room for better crime detection and traffic safety.

January 1, 2026

Teen Falls 500 Feet on Mt Baldy; Three Hikers Found Dead in California

Three hikers, including 19-year-old Marcus Casanova, were found dead on California’s Mt Baldy. Marcus fell about 500 feet while hiking on the Devil's Backbone trail. Weather and safety concerns highlight rising dangers on this popular mountain.

January 1, 2026

Tamil Nadu: Environmentalists Demand Ban on Stone Quarries Near BPCL Pipeline Over Safety Fears

Environmentalists demand the cancellation of permits for stone quarries within 500 meters of BPCL's petroleum pipeline in Tamil Nadu's Karur, Tiruppur, and Coimbatore. They claim many quarries ignore safety rules, risking catastrophic incidents. Officials call for strict action to prevent disaster.