What caused Andhra Pradesh pharma factory fire that killed 17? | 10 points
4 months ago

What caused Andhra Pradesh pharma factory fire that killed 17? | 10 points

Hindustan Times  

The death toll from the explosion at a pharmaceuticals plant in Andhra Pradesh rose to 17 on Thursday, with 34 others injured. People outside the reactor pharma unit of pharmaceutical company Escientia where a fire broke out following an explosion, in Anakapalle, Andhra Pradesh. 10 points on explosion at Andhra Pradesh pharmaceuticals plant After the incident at Escientia Advanced Science Pvt Ltd. at 2.15pm, injured workers with severe burns and blood-soaked bodies were transported to hospitals in ambulances. While reports suggest the accident was due to a reactor blast, officials said that the incident occurred when solvent oil was being pumped between floors, causing a leak that led to a fire and a subsequent large explosion, according to a post on X by Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister Konidala Pawan Kalyan.

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One suffers 100% burns, 3 others hurt in fire at illegal firecracker factory in Delhi’s Burari
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1 day, 8 hours ago

One suffers 100% burns, 3 others hurt in fire at illegal firecracker factory in Delhi’s Burari

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi The entire facility on the ground floor was gutted in the incident. One person suffered 100% burns and three others suffered varying degrees of injuries in an explosion at an illegal firecracker factory being run in a residential building in north Burari on Sunday, police said. Fire officials said that Singh suffered 100% burn injuries and was referred …

1 dead, 8 hospitalised after inhaling toxic gas at Andhra pharma factory
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

1 dead, 8 hospitalised after inhaling toxic gas at Andhra pharma factory

Hindustan Times  

At least one person died and eight others were hospitalised after inhaling toxic gas fumes in a pharma company in Andhra Pradesh's Anakapalli district, PTI cited police officials as saying on Wednesday. Police investigate the toxic gas leak incident at Tagore Pharma Laboratories in Parawada, The incident took place at the Parawada Pharma City around 4:30 pm on Tuesday. Police …

Andhra Pharma Factory Leak: One Dead, Two Critical After Inhaling Toxic Fumes
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Andhra Pharma Factory Leak: One Dead, Two Critical After Inhaling Toxic Fumes

ABP News  

One person died and two more are in critical condition after inhaling toxic fumes in a pharma company, said a police official on Wednesday. The incident occurred at the private company located at Parawada Pharma City in Anakapalli district around 4.30 pm on Tuesday and the affected workers started displaying symptoms around midnight, said the official. However, the affected workers …

1 dead, 8 hospitalised after gas leak at pharma company in Andhra
3 weeks, 6 days ago

1 dead, 8 hospitalised after gas leak at pharma company in Andhra

India Today  

At least one person died, and eight others were hospitalised following a gas leak from a pharma company's laboratory in Andhra Pradesh's Anakapalli district. According to the fire department, toxic gas mixed with hydrochloric acid and chlorine leaked from the Tagoor Laboratories in Anakapalli's Parawada on Tuesday afternoon. District Fire Officer P Nageswara Rao said while one person died due …

Two fire accidents in Attapur
1 month, 1 week ago

Two fire accidents in Attapur

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:Firefighters in Rajendranagar division brought two fire accidents under control in Attapur on Monday. The first fire broke out in the morning at a private bus scrap godown on MM Pahadi Road causing `3 lakh-property damage. Rajendranagar fire division reached the spot and doused it with two extinguishers. Regional fire officer Harinath Reddy and director general of the Telangana State …

Telangana pharmaceutical industries logged 97 major fire accidents in past decade: Fire Services Director-General Y. Nagi Reddy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Telangana pharmaceutical industries logged 97 major fire accidents in past decade: Fire Services Director-General Y. Nagi Reddy

The Hindu  

The rise of Telangana as a pharma hub over the past few years has seen a challenge with a rise in number of accidents in the facilities. Telangana recorded 97 major fire accidents in pharmaceutical industries over the past 10 years resulting in a loss of about ₹93 crore worth of property, Director General of Fire Services Y. Nagi Reddy …

4 Injured in Another AP Pharma Blast
4 months ago

4 Injured in Another AP Pharma Blast

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: An explosion occurred at Synergene Active Independents in Jawaharlal Nehru Pharma City’s B Block around noon on Friday, critically injuring four employees. The four employees with severe burns were rushed to the Indus Hospital here.The injured were Oybonkorha from Jharkhand, K Surya Narayana from Vizianagaram and Lalsingh Purthy, all the three suffering 90% burns and Roya Angiria from Jharkhand …

Four severely hurt in second pharma unit blast within 48 hours in Anakapalli district
4 months ago

Four severely hurt in second pharma unit blast within 48 hours in Anakapalli district

The Hindu  

Within 48 hours of a fire accident that claimed 17 lives in a pharma unit in Anakapalli district, four workers were severely injured in another industrial accident in the district at Synergene Active Ingredients Private Limited, a pharma unit in Jawaharlal Nehru Pharma City of Parawada, in the early hours of Friday, August 23. The incident occurred in less than …

Four workers injured in another pharma unit fire accident in A.P.’s Anakapalli district
4 months ago

Four workers injured in another pharma unit fire accident in A.P.’s Anakapalli district

The Hindu  

Four workers were severely injured in another industrial accident that occurred in a pharma unit at Jawaharlal Nehru Pharma City in Parwada during the wee hours of Friday in Anakapalli district. He also directed Home Minister V. Anitha to rush to the spot and also visit the workers undergoing treatment in a private hospital at Maharanipeta. This is the second …

Four injured in another fire accident at pharmaceutical factory in Andhra Pradesh's Anakapalli district
4 months ago

Four injured in another fire accident at pharmaceutical factory in Andhra Pradesh's Anakapalli district

India TV News  

In a second industrial accident in Anakapalli district within a week, a fire broke out early Friday morning at a pharmaceutical factory in Jawaharlal Nehru Pharma City, seriously injuring four workers. CM Naidu asks state Home Minister to visit the victims Meanwhile, in response to the accident, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu contacted officials to inquire about the situation and …

Death at work: On industrial safety
4 months ago

Death at work: On industrial safety

The Hindu  

The blast at pharma company Escientia’s plant in the Atchutapuram Special Economic Zone in Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh, is the worst industrial accident in the region in recent times. These accidents raise serious questions about the state of industrial safety in Andhra Pradesh, more specifically in the SEZ. Meanwhile, the typical safety data sheet of MTBE — that operating personnel …

Andhra CM calls for safety audit in ‘red category’ industries after pharma blast
4 months ago

Andhra CM calls for safety audit in ‘red category’ industries after pharma blast

Hindustan Times  

Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday called upon all hazardous industries falling under the “red category” to conduct regular internal safety audits so as to prevent explosions and fire accidents in the wake of the pharma factory blast in Anakapalli district, which claimed the lives of 17 people. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu meets an …

Chemical leak led to Andhra pharmaceutical factory blast that killed 17, CFO says
4 months ago

Chemical leak led to Andhra pharmaceutical factory blast that killed 17, CFO says

Hindustan Times  

Workers at a pharmaceutical factory in southern India were trying to plug a chemical leak when an explosion ripped through it, killing at least 17 people and injuring 36, the firm's chief financial officer said on Thursday. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Wednesday's blast came around noon at the privately-held Escientia Advanced Sciences in Andhra Pradesh, where nearly 400 employees make …

At least 17 dead after explosion at India pharma plant
4 months ago

At least 17 dead after explosion at India pharma plant

The Independent  

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15 killed, 40 injured in blast at Andhra Pradesh pharma factory
4 months ago

15 killed, 40 injured in blast at Andhra Pradesh pharma factory

Hindustan Times  

The death toll from a fire at a pharmaceutical company's plant in Andhra Pradesh has risen to 15. The fire broke out around 2:15pm on Wednesday at Escientia Advanced Sciences Pvt Ltd located in the Atchutapuram Special Economic Zone, according to Anakapalli District Collector Vijaya Krishnan. Escientia Advanced Sciences, which manufactures intermediate chemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients commenced production in …

Andhra Pradesh: 15 killed as reactor explodes at pharma plant, CM orders probe
4 months ago

Andhra Pradesh: 15 killed as reactor explodes at pharma plant, CM orders probe

Live Mint  

At least 15 workers were killed and many injured after a reactor at a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant exploded, which resulted in a fire accident, in Andhra Pradesh's Anakapalle district on Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed grief over the loss of lives, and ordered a high-level inquiry. Vasamsetti Subhash, Andhra Pradesh Labour, Factories, Boilers & Insurance Medical …

1 killed, 2 injured in factory blast in Andhra Pradesh
5 months ago

1 killed, 2 injured in factory blast in Andhra Pradesh

Hindustan Times  

Hyderabad One worker was killed and two others were injured after a reactor in a chemical factory exploded in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli district, on Wednesday morning, the police said. The incident took place at Vasanth Chemicals which manufactures products used as intermediaries in the pharmaceutical industry. State home minister Vangalapudi Anitha called up Anakapalli district collector Vijay Krishnan and enquired …

Contract worker dies in reactor explosion at chemical factory in Atchutapuram SEZ
5 months ago

Contract worker dies in reactor explosion at chemical factory in Atchutapuram SEZ

The Hindu  

A contract worker died in an explosion that occurred in a reactor at Vasant Chemicals in Atchutapuram Special Economic Zone of Anakapalli district on July 17 morning. Anakapalli Collector Vijaya Krishnan said an explosion occurred in the Halar Coated Autoclave Reactor during the processing of 3TDA, an aromatic organic compound, in the Production Block VI of Vasant Chemicals at around …

Tamil Nadu: Two killed, two others injured in explosion at fireworks unit, CM Stalin announces ex gratia
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu: Two killed, two others injured in explosion at fireworks unit, CM Stalin announces ex gratia

India TV News  

In a tragic incident, two workers were killed while two others were critically injured in an explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit at a village in Virudhunagar district on Tuesday, authorities said. Also, Stalin directed the state authorities to ensure special medical care for both workers who sustained severe injuries and were admitted to the Virudhunagar Government Medical College Hospital. …

Blast at a fireworks unit in Tamil Nadu’s Sivakasi
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Blast at a fireworks unit in Tamil Nadu’s Sivakasi

The Hindu  

Ten workers, including six women, were killed in an explosion at a fireworks unit in Sivakasi on May 9, and 13 persons sustained injuries, according to police. The workers were manufacturing fireworks at Sudarshan Fireworks unit in Sengamalapatti around 2.15 p.m. when the blast occurred. S. Saravanan of Sivakasi is the licence-holder for the unit, and one Muthukrishnan is suspected …

Several feared dead as explosion rocks chemical factory in Telangana’s Sangareddy
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Several feared dead as explosion rocks chemical factory in Telangana’s Sangareddy

Live Mint  

At least four people were killed and others are feared trapped after an explosion in Telangana on Wednesday. Police indicate that the blast was caused by a fire in the SB Organics Limited chemical factory at Chandur village of Sangareddy district. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has since reviewed the accident and urged fire department officials to speed up rescue operations. …

Telangana: 4 killed, over 10 injured due to explosion caused by fire at chemical factory in Sangareddy
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana: 4 killed, over 10 injured due to explosion caused by fire at chemical factory in Sangareddy

India TV News  

Sangareddy: At least four people were killed and more than ten others suffered injuries after an explosion in a reactor caused by a fire in a pharmaceutical company in Telangana's Sangareddy district today, according to police. Telangana CM reviews fire accident Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has reviewed the fire accident which occurred in a factory in Sangareddy district today. …

One worker killed, four injured in blasts at chemical factory in Maharashtra’s Thane
11 months ago

One worker killed, four injured in blasts at chemical factory in Maharashtra’s Thane

New Indian Express  

THANE: One worker was killed and four others were injured after a series of explosions, which also triggered a fire, rocked a company manufacturing chemicals in Maharashtra’s Thane district on Thursday, an official said. The incident occurred around 4.30 am in an industrial pocket, said Yasin Tadvi, chief of the Disaster Management cell of the Thane Municipal Corporation. Drums filled …

Nine killed in blast in explosives manufacturing company in Nagpur
1 year ago

Nine killed in blast in explosives manufacturing company in Nagpur

The Hindu  

At least nine persons, including six women, were killed and three others seriously injured when a powerful blast ripped through an explosives manufacturing factory in the rural part of Nagpur district in Maharashtra on Sunday. According to police authorities, the blast took place at 9 a.m. in a cast booster unit of Solar Industries India Ltd. at Bazaargaon, around 60 …

Surat chemical factory fire: Seven workers killed, 24 injured
1 year ago

Surat chemical factory fire: Seven workers killed, 24 injured

The Hindu  

A massive blast in storage tank and subsequent fire in a chemical manufacturing factory in Surat killed seven workers, whose bodies were recovered from the premises in the early hours of Thursday, November 30, officials said. According to Surat district collector Ayush Oak; out of the seven persons found dead at the chemical manufacturing unit of Aether Industries Ltd in …

Telangana: Nine killed, 11 injured as massive fire erupts at chemical godown in Hyderabad | VIDEO
1 year, 1 month ago

Telangana: Nine killed, 11 injured as massive fire erupts at chemical godown in Hyderabad | VIDEO

India TV News  

Hyderabad fire: In a tragic incident, at least nine people were killed and eleven others sustained injury after a massive fire erupted at a chemical godown in Telangana. Meanwhile, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy visited the apartment complex godown fire site to take stock of the situation. Later in the day, Telangana Minister KT Rama Rao also visited the apartment …

The difficult lives of migrant workers in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli district
1 year, 1 month ago

The difficult lives of migrant workers in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli district

The Hindu  

An hour before dawn breaks, Maharana, 40, rushes to a messy corner of his one-room rented accommodation. Sometimes, we lack proper safety gear,” says Adinarayana, a migrant worker from Narasannapeta mandal in Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh. It is clear that urgent measures are needed to improve the living and working conditions of these migrant workers, says CPI Anakapalli district …

Tamil Nadu: Explosion at firecracker factory kills 13 in Virudhunagar
1 year, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu: Explosion at firecracker factory kills 13 in Virudhunagar

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu: At least 13 people have died after explosions took place at two firecracker factories in Rangapalayam and Kichanayakanpatti regions in Virudhunagar district, the Fire and Rescue Department has informed. "Seven charred bodies were recovered from the sudden blast at the fireworks unit in Rangapalayam, and their identities are yet to be established," a senior police official informed. According …

13 charred to death, seven injured in explosion at firecracker godown at Attibele-Hosur border
1 year, 2 months ago

13 charred to death, seven injured in explosion at firecracker godown at Attibele-Hosur border

The Hindu  

At least 13 people were charred to death, and seven others were injured in a major explosion during the unloading of firecrackers at a godown at Attibele, near the Karnataka-Tamil Nadu border, on Saturday. While at least 13 people died in a major fire at a firecracker godown at Attibele, close to Karnataka-Tamil Nadu border on Saturday, search was on …

Four killed in an explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Mayiladuthurai
1 year, 2 months ago

Four killed in an explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Mayiladuthurai

The Hindu  

Four persons were killed and four others injured in an explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit at Thillaiyadi village in Mayiladuthurai district on Wednesday. Official sources said eight persons were engaged in manufacturing firecrackers at the unit, located a few metres away from the residential area of Thillaiyadi village. N. Masilamani, 55, of Mutlur in Cuddalore district; R. Mariyappan, 40, …

Eight killed in explosion at illegal firecracker manufacturing unit in West Bengal
1 year, 3 months ago

Eight killed in explosion at illegal firecracker manufacturing unit in West Bengal

The Hindu  

At least eight persons were killed when an explosion occurred on Sunday morning at an illegal firecracker manufacturing unit in the Mochpol area under Duttapukur Police Station in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district.Two of the deceased were identified as Keramat Ali and his son Roushan Ali. Only three months ago, over 12 people were killed at an explosion in …

Tamil Nadu: 8 killed, several injured in explosion in Krishnagiri firecracker factory godown
1 year, 4 months ago

Tamil Nadu: 8 killed, several injured in explosion in Krishnagiri firecracker factory godown

India TV News  

As many as eight people lost their lives while several others sustained injuries on Saturday after an explosion took place in a godown of a firecracker factory in Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri district. According to Krishnagiri Superintendant of Police Saroj Kumar Thakore, the blast took place inside the firecracker factory owned by one Ravi in the Pazhayapettai area. “As many as …

Three workers injured in fire at industrial unit in Maharashtra’s Palghar district
1 year, 5 months ago

Three workers injured in fire at industrial unit in Maharashtra’s Palghar district

The Hindu  

Three workers were injured after a "major" fire broke out at an industrial unit in Maharashtra's Palghar district, fire department officials said on July 4. The blaze erupted at around 9.30 p.m. on July 3 in the Tarapur unit of the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation in suburban Boisar, Fire Officer Vaibhav Tandel told PTI. Some storage tanks containing light-density oil …

One dead, five hurt in explosion at pharma plant in Ambernath
1 year, 6 months ago

One dead, five hurt in explosion at pharma plant in Ambernath

Hindustan Times  

THANE: A worker was killed and five others were injured in an explosion at a pharmaceutical company in Ambernath on Saturday. One dead, five hurt in explosion at pharma plant in Ambernath The incident took place at the nitration plant of Blue Jet Healthcare in MIDC unit two near AMP gate on Saturday afternoon. As the fire had spread to …

Telangana: Massive fire erupts at chemical factory in Hyderabad; no casualties reported
1 year, 8 months ago

Telangana: Massive fire erupts at chemical factory in Hyderabad; no casualties reported

India TV News  

Hyderabad fire: In a tragic incident, a massive fire broke out in a chemical factory in Mallapur industrial area on the outskirts of Hyderabad on Wednesday. Six fire engines were battling for over three hours to douse the fire which started around 3 pm. UP: Major fire in electricity department workshop In a similar incident, a major fire broke out …

Andhra Pradesh: Six injured as firecrackers explode near TDP office at Mangalagiri
1 year, 8 months ago

Andhra Pradesh: Six injured as firecrackers explode near TDP office at Mangalagiri

The Hindu  

Six persons were injured, two of them seriously, when firecrackers exploded at the Telugu Desam Party central office, near Mangalagiri, on Friday. The incident took place when the TDP activists were taking out a rally on the occasion of a YSRCP leader from Nellore joining the opposition party. “The firecrackers that are stocked in the truck exploded when sparks fell …

9 killed in explosion in TN firecracker factory
1 year, 9 months ago

9 killed in explosion in TN firecracker factory

Hindustan Times  

Nine people were killed and 18 were injured in an explosion in a firecracker unit in Tamil Nadu’s Kancheepuram district on Wednesday afternoon, police said. Police said while only seven to 10 people were allowed to work at the premises, the unit had employed more than 27 people. Police said a first information report has been registered and the unit’s …

4 killed, 4 injured in explosion at illegal firecracker unit in Odisha’s Khurda
1 year, 9 months ago

4 killed, 4 injured in explosion at illegal firecracker unit in Odisha’s Khurda

Hindustan Times  

At least four were killed, and four others suffered burn injuries after an illegal firecracker unit exploded in the Khurda district on Monday, police said. Police said the explosion was so severe that three houses in the locality were also completely destroyed Police said that a group of workers were making firecrackers for the Holi festival in a house in …

1 killed, 3 hurt in pharma unit blast in AP
1 year, 10 months ago

1 killed, 3 hurt in pharma unit blast in AP

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: A worker died while three others suffered burn injuries when a reactor exploded at the GMFC pharma labs in Atchutapuram pharma SEZ in Anakapalle district on Tuesday. The blast triggered a fire and huge smoke billowed from the pharma unit. Though the management claimed that an electrical short-circuit caused the mishap, a preliminary inquiry revealed that the blast took …

Tamil Nadu: Five dead as explosion rocks firecracker factory in Madurai
2 years, 1 month ago

Tamil Nadu: Five dead as explosion rocks firecracker factory in Madurai

India TV News  

Highlights The reason for the explosion was yet not known There was no information on how many people were injured due to the blast The details regarding the blast were confirmed by SP Madurai Tamil Nadu: At least five people were dead after an explosion rocked a firecracker factory in the Madurai district. The incident was reported on Thursday, from …

Andhra Pradesh: 2 killed as fire breaks out at firecracker stalls in Vijayawada
2 years, 2 months ago

Andhra Pradesh: 2 killed as fire breaks out at firecracker stalls in Vijayawada

India TV News  

Highlights The incident took place in Gymkhana ground at Gandhi Nagar Three firecracker stalls were completely gutted in fire Workers were sleeping in one of the three stalls that got engulfed in the blaze Andhra Pradesh: In a tragic incident, at least two people were killed after a fire broke out at firecracker stalls in Vijayawada on Sunday morning. According …

Andhra Pradesh: Fire Broke Out In Private Hospital In Renigunta, Three Including Two Children Killed
2 years, 2 months ago

Andhra Pradesh: Fire Broke Out In Private Hospital In Renigunta, Three Including Two Children Killed

ABP News  

A doctor and his two children were killed in a fire that broke out at a newly constructed private hospital at Renigunta in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati district on Sunday. The fire broke out in Karthikeya Hospital, which was being constructed in Renigunta's Vasantha Nagar in the early hours of the morning. Earlier on Wednesday, a similar incident occurred as three …

One dead, three injured in firecracker explosion in Vishakapatnam
2 years, 3 months ago

One dead, three injured in firecracker explosion in Vishakapatnam

Deccan Chronicle  

VISAKHAPATNAM: One person has died while three others were injured when fire broke out at an illegal firecracker unit on the outskirts of the Chinayatapalem village under Sabbavaram mandal in Anakapalle district on Tuesday morning. The police said B. Mahesh and Kamalamma alias Lakshmi were severely injured and were shifted to KGH in Vizag city where Mahesh succumbed to burn …

Seven workers injured in fire mishap at Jeedimetla
2 years, 4 months ago

Seven workers injured in fire mishap at Jeedimetla

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Seven workers suffered burns following a major fire in Sridhara Laboratories Private Limited at Jeedimetla on Monday. The fire broke out after a chemical reactor containing flammable solvents reacted with a blast condenser that was close by, V. Subash Reddy, Jeedimetla station fire officer said. The seven workers suffered burns due to the fire flash from the blast condenser …

Uttar Pradesh factory explosion: FIR against firm owner, operator; toll rises to 13
2 years, 6 months ago

Uttar Pradesh factory explosion: FIR against firm owner, operator; toll rises to 13

The Hindu  

An FIR has been registered against the factory owner and the operator after at least 13 workers died and 21 were injured in an explosion there, police said on June 5. Inspector General of Police Praveen Kumar said that the factory had the licence to manufacture only electronic goods and an investigation is underway to ascertain how explosives reached there. …

12 charred to death in chemical factory blast at Hapur
2 years, 6 months ago

12 charred to death in chemical factory blast at Hapur

Hindustan Times  

MEERUT: At least 12 workers died and 13 were injured when a boiler exploded at a chemical factory in western Uttar Pradesh’s Hapur district on Saturday afternoon, police said. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath ordered an inquiry by a committee of experts into the blast at the factory in Dhaulana industrial area of Hapur, around 80km from Delhi. “As many as …

9 killed, 19 injured in boiler explosion at factory in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur
2 years, 6 months ago

9 killed, 19 injured in boiler explosion at factory in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur

The Hindu  

Nine workers were killed and 19 injured when a boiler exploded in a factory in Hapur district of western Uttar Pradesh, some 90 km from Delhi, on Saturday afternoon, officials said. District Magistrate Medha Roopam said that nine people had died and the 19 injured were undergoing treatment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed …

175 fireworks units in Tamil Nadu identified as major accident hazards factories
2 years, 7 months ago

175 fireworks units in Tamil Nadu identified as major accident hazards factories

The Hindu  

To reduce the number of accidents in the fireworks hub of Tamil Nadu, the State has been constantly monitoring this zone. During the period from April 2021 to March 2022, around 409 cases had been filed against the erring fireworks factory managements and a fine of ₹22,24,000 had been imposed by the courts. From April 2021 to March 2022, the …

Fire breaks out at pharma unit in Vizag, no casualties nor injuries reported
2 years, 8 months ago

Fire breaks out at pharma unit in Vizag, no casualties nor injuries reported

Deccan Chronicle  

VISAKHAPATNAM: A fire broke out at the ENT plant of SNF Private Limited in JN Pharma City of Parawada in Anakapalle district on Saturday afternoon. The fire broke out in a waste chemical storage tank. According to preliminary reports, a chemical reaction broke out due to overflow of waste chemical from the storage tank that led to the fire. They …

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