Goa halts indoor fireworks after Arpora nightclub blaze kills 25

• Goa has prohibited indoor fireworks, sparklers, and pyrotechnics in tourist establishments.
• The ban follows a nightclub fire in Arpora that killed 25 people.
• The fire at 'Birch by Romeo Lane' was linked to "electric firecrackers" set off inside.
• The prohibition applies to nightclubs, bars, restaurants, hotels, and other entertainment venues in North Goa.
• The order was issued under Section 163 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

Why It Matters: New Goa rules ban indoor fireworks, enhancing safety in tourist venues.