After the tragic fire that claimed 25 lives at a nightclub in Arpora, North Goa, the district administration has issued a strict ban on the use of fireworks, sparklers, and other pyrotechnics inside tourist establishments. The ban, effective immediately, applies to nightclubs, bars, restaurants, hotels, guesthouses, resorts, beach shacks, and other entertainment venues across the district.

Ban Details and Legal Basis

The order was issued on December 10, 2025, as a precautionary measure following the devastating fire incident at the 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub, which took place on the night of December 6. The fire is believed to have been triggered by the use of 'electric firecrackers' inside the premises, sparking a blaze that resulted in significant loss of life.

According to a sen

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