Harda Firecracker Factory Owner Was Given 10 Years Jail in 2021 For Godown Fire
1 year, 1 month ago

Harda Firecracker Factory Owner Was Given 10 Years Jail in 2021 For Godown Fire

The Quint  

The owner of the firecracker factory in Madhya Pradesh’s Harda – which witnessed a series of explosions last week, killing at least 13 – had earlier been sentenced to ten years jail term in connection with a 2015 case, The Quint has learnt. The explosions on 6 February were caused due to “illegally storing excess explosives,” the First Information Report stated. Though Harda MLA Ram Kishore Dogne claimed that at least 224 people were injured in the blast and alleged that the owners possessed explosives “way more than the prescribed limit,” the district’s Collector Aditya Singh told The Quint that 172 people have been injured and the matter is being investigated. The factory owners – Rajesh and Somesh Agrawal – and supervisor Rafiq were charged under sections 304, 308, 34 of the Indian Penal Code, and Section 3 ) of the Explosive Substances Act, 1908.

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Police arrest owner of Kalyani firecracker factory where blast killed four
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Police arrest owner of Kalyani firecracker factory where blast killed four

The Hindu  

A day after four people died in an explosion at an illegal firecracker factory in Kalyani Rathtala in West Bengal’s Nadia district, police arrested its owner on Saturday. According to the police, four people — Ruma Sonar, Bharati Choudhury, Anjali Biswas and Durga Saha — died in the incident. Hours after the explosion, Nilimesh Roy Chowdhury, chairperson of the Kalyani …

Four killed in blast at illegal cracker factory in Bengal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Four killed in blast at illegal cracker factory in Bengal

The Hindu  

At least four persons, including women, died in a massive explosion at an illegal firecracker factory at Kalyani Rathtala in West Bengal’s Nadia district on Friday. According to Nilimesh Roy Chowdhury, chairperson of the Kalyani Municipality and Trinamool Congress councillor of Kalyani’s ward no 11, the explosion site was a trading centre and godown for firecrackers, and not a factory. …

Blast at illegal firecracker factory in WB kills 3; rescue operations underway
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Blast at illegal firecracker factory in WB kills 3; rescue operations underway

Hindustan Times  

At least three people were killed in an explosion at an illegal firecracker factory in West Bengal’s Nadia district on Friday afternoon, and rescue operations are underway even as the police believe the death toll could increase. The death toll could rise,” a police officer said. Locals, however, told media persons that at least four charred bodies were recovered from …

Six die in firecracker blast in TN's Bommaiyapuram village
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Six die in firecracker blast in TN's Bommaiyapuram village

New Indian Express  

VIRUDHUNAGAR: Six workers died and one sustained injury in an explosion at Sainath Fireworks Industries, a licenced firecracker manufacturing unit at Kottaiyur village near Virudhunagar, on Saturday. According to sources, preliminary investigation revealed that violation of protocols, including manufacturing of crackers beyond the approved limit, led to the accident at the unit’s chemical mixing block. The cracker unit, which has …

Harda Factory Blast | Madhya Pradesh HC Allows Owners To Object To Victims' Claims For Injuries, Loss Of Property Before NGT
3 months ago

Harda Factory Blast | Madhya Pradesh HC Allows Owners To Object To Victims' Claims For Injuries, Loss Of Property Before NGT

Live Law  

In a plea questioning the claims of victims allegedly affected in an explosion in a firecracker factory in Harda, the Jabalpur bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court permitted factory owners to raise their objections regarding genuineness of claimants in respect of their injuries and quantum to be paid for destruction of houses, before the National Green Tribunal Bhopal. In …

One suffers 100% burns, 3 others hurt in fire at illegal firecracker factory in Delhi’s Burari
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3 months, 1 week 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 …

Fireworks explosion at Indian temple injures more than 150 people
5 months ago

Fireworks explosion at Indian temple injures more than 150 people

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 150 people were …

4 more arrested for blast at Bareilly cracker factory
5 months, 3 weeks ago

4 more arrested for blast at Bareilly cracker factory

Hindustan Times  

Four more people were arrested in connection with the explosion at an illegal firecracker manufacturing unit in a village in Bareilly on Wednesday, senior police officials said on Sunday. The manufacturing unit was operational in the house of one Rehman Shah, a resident of Kalyanpur village under Sirauli police station limits of Bareilly. The remaining two accused--Nasir’s another brother Hasnain …

Explosion at a firecracker unit in U.P.’s Firozabad leaves five dead, including two children; 11 injured
6 months, 1 week ago

Explosion at a firecracker unit in U.P.’s Firozabad leaves five dead, including two children; 11 injured

The Hindu  

Five persons, including two children and a woman, were killed in a sudden explosion at a firecracker godown-cum-factory in Uttar Pradesh’s Firozabad district, a police official said on Tuesday. “Five persons including two children were killed in the explosion, which had taken place in a firecracker godown-cum-factory. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the accident that took place …

Two critical, four persons injured after firecrackers explode in Salem
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Two critical, four persons injured after firecrackers explode in Salem

The Hindu  

Two persons sustained serious burns and four others sustained injuries after firecrackers kept for last rites exploded on Friday. In the impact, the crackers exploded in which two persons P. Selvaraj and K. Sellammal, of the same village sustained over 60% burns. Likewise, M. Dhanapal sustained 30% burns, S. Ravi, sustained 30% burns, P. Selvamani, sustained 10% burns and S. …

Blast at a fireworks unit in Tamil Nadu’s Sivakasi
10 months, 3 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 …

Harda factory fire: Six 'illegal' firecracker factories sealed in Madhya Pradesh's Indore
1 year, 1 month ago

Harda factory fire: Six 'illegal' firecracker factories sealed in Madhya Pradesh's Indore

India TV News  

Harda factory fire: In a massive crackdown on illegal firecracker factories, the Indore district administration sealed six firework outlets for operating without a licence and disobeying safety standards, days after the Harda factory fire incident which claimed the lives of at least 12 people and left over 200 injured. 6 firecracker factories sealed Detailing the Madhya Pradesh government's action, Indore …

MP factory fire update: Rescue operation still continues after 11 die in Harda | VIDEO
1 year, 1 month ago

MP factory fire update: Rescue operation still continues after 11 die in Harda | VIDEO

India TV News  

Rescue operations are ongoing in Harda, Madhya Pradesh, following a devastating explosion at a firecracker factory in Madhya Pradesh's Harda. Chief Minister's visit scheduled Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is slated to visit Harda on Wednesday to meet with the injured and the families of the deceased, according to an official statement. Committee formed for detailed probe The Madhya Pradesh government …

MP factory where 11 died has been a site of 2 similar accidents over last decade
1 year, 1 month ago

MP factory where 11 died has been a site of 2 similar accidents over last decade

Hindustan Times  

The illegal firecracker factory where there were multiple explosions on Tuesday that left 11 people dead and 174 people injured in Harda in Madhya Pradesh, had seen two similar accidents before in the last decade that had left five people dead, and 24 people injured,officials said. A former sarpanch of Bairagarh, Dhirendra Saini said, “In April of 2015, one person …

Madhya Pradesh Fire: Death toll rises to 11 in Harda fireworks factory blasts, 60 injured
1 year, 1 month ago

Madhya Pradesh Fire: Death toll rises to 11 in Harda fireworks factory blasts, 60 injured

Hindustan Times  

Madhya Pradesh Fire: Death toll rises to 11 in Harda fireworks factory blasts, 60 injured More than 10 people were killed and several injured after a fire broke out inside a firecracker factory in Madhya. More than 10 people were killed and several injured after a fire broke out inside a firecracker factory in Madhya Pradesh's Harda on Tuesday morning. …

Hyderabad: 9 Die in Chemical Fire at Red Hills, 16 Suffer Burns
1 year, 4 months ago

Hyderabad: 9 Die in Chemical Fire at Red Hills, 16 Suffer Burns

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Nine members from two families residing in the first floor of a four-storey apartment building in Red Hills of Bazarghat, died of asphyxiation, while 16 others suffered burns, when a blaze reportedly sparked by crackers and fuelled by chemicals broke out in the basement and engulfed the building fire and thick smoke on Monday morning. Sources said the fire …

Sparks of danger | Tamil Nadu’s tragedies-plagued firecracker industry
1 year, 5 months ago

Sparks of danger | Tamil Nadu’s tragedies-plagued firecracker industry

The Hindu  

On October 9, V. Poovarasan, 25, heard a deafening blast. In recent months, the central region of Tamil Nadu witnessed four blasts in licensed country cracker manufacturing units in the Ariyalur, Pudukottai, Mayiladuthurai, and Nagapattinam districts, which killed 19 labourers. The committee inspects the cracker manufacturing units regularly, and if any violations are found, we close the unit,” says Karmegam. …

Tamil Nadu: Explosion at firecracker factory kills 13 in Virudhunagar
1 year, 5 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 …

2 killed in Bhiwani firecracker factory explosion, owner booked
1 year, 5 months ago

2 killed in Bhiwani firecracker factory explosion, owner booked

Hindustan Times  

A boy and a girl working in a private firecracker manufacturing unit were charred to death in an explosion at the factory in Bhiwani’s Badsi village on Wednesday, the police said. Bawani Khera police station house officer Pawan Kumar said that the incident took place at 2 pm when the fire broke out in the factory due to a gas …

Four killed in an explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Mayiladuthurai
1 year, 5 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, …

Blast in Duttapukur illegal firecracker factory exposes West Bengal’s law and order crisis
1 year, 7 months ago

Blast in Duttapukur illegal firecracker factory exposes West Bengal’s law and order crisis

The Hindu  

Published : Aug 28, 2023 20:36 IST - 4 MINS READ Just a little over three months after a blast in an illegal firecracker factory killed nine people in Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, the State was once again shaken by a similar explosion, this time in North 24 Parganas district. The blast occurred in an illegal firecracker factory at Mochpal …

Huge explosion at India fireworks factory kills nine and damages dozens of homes
1 year, 7 months ago

Huge explosion at India fireworks factory kills nine and damages dozens of homes

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least nine people were …

WB fireworks blast: toll climbs to nine, one arrested
1 year, 7 months ago

WB fireworks blast: toll climbs to nine, one arrested

The Hindu  

The death toll in an explosion at an illegal fireworks factory at Mochpol area under Duttapukur police station in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district rose to nine on Monday with one more person succumbing to injurie Safiqul Islam whose house was being used to make the fireworks has been arrested. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her disappointment at a …

At least 7 people killed, several injured in blast at 'illegal' cracker factory in Duttapukur
1 year, 7 months ago

At least 7 people killed, several injured in blast at 'illegal' cracker factory in Duttapukur

Hindustan Times  

At least 7 people killed, several injured in blast at 'illegal' cracker factory in Duttapukur A rescue operation is underway after an explosion occurred in an illegal cracker factory in Bengal's Duttapukur.. A rescue operation is underway after an explosion occurred in an illegal cracker factory in Bengal's Duttapukur. 1 / 7 At least 7 people killed and several houses …

Eight killed in explosion at illegal firecracker manufacturing unit in West Bengal
1 year, 7 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 …

2 minors among 4 killed as explosion rocks illegal firecracker godown in UP, owner held
1 year, 9 months ago

2 minors among 4 killed as explosion rocks illegal firecracker godown in UP, owner held

India Today  

Four people, including two children, were killed, while seven others were injured after a massive fire and an explosion rocked an illegal firecracker godown in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district on Tuesday. Initially, a fire broke out in a firecracker godown, belonging to Sabir Ali, in Sarai locality, District Magistrate Manish Bansal told PTI. Further, an explosion rocked the godown, resulting …

Bengal CM Banerjee visits Egra 11 days after firecracker factory explosion, apologises to people
1 year, 10 months ago

Bengal CM Banerjee visits Egra 11 days after firecracker factory explosion, apologises to people

India TV News  

Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of West Bengal, issued an apology on Saturday to the residents of the Egra area in the state's Purba Medinipur district for the explosion at an illegal firecracker factory that resulted in the deaths of 12 people and numerous injuries. From Khadikul Banerjee is scheduled to arrive at Salboni in Paschim Medinipur region to join …

Explosion at TMC panchayat member's house in Bengal's Birbhum, crude bombs suspected
1 year, 10 months ago

Explosion at TMC panchayat member's house in Bengal's Birbhum, crude bombs suspected

India Today  

A blast occurred at Trinamool Congress panchayat member Sheikh Shafiq's house on Monday in West Bengal's Birbhum district. According to preliminary reports, there was a sudden blast in the TMC panchayat member's house due to which the roof and staircase had been completely destroyed. The TMC panchayat member's house where the blast took place on Monday. This blast came a …

3 including minor killed in blast in home in Bengal's South 24 Parganas
1 year, 10 months ago

3 including minor killed in blast in home in Bengal's South 24 Parganas

India Today  

Two women and a 10-year-old child were killed in a blast that occurred in a house in Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district on Sunday evening. This is the second blast in an illegal firecracker factory within a span of one week that rocked Bengal, according to sources. The sources said, on Sunday evening, a massive sound of an explosion rocked …

Prime accused in Bengal firecracker factory blast dies in hospital in Cuttack
1 year, 10 months ago

Prime accused in Bengal firecracker factory blast dies in hospital in Cuttack

Hindustan Times  

Prime accused in the illegal firecracker factory blast case in West Bengal, Krishnapada Bag, died in a hospital in Odisha’s Cuttack on Friday, police said. At least nine were killed in a blast at firecracker factory in West Bengal’s East Midnapore on Tuesday Bag alias Bhanu was traced to a hospital in Cuttack by the police on Thursday, where he …

Bengal firecracker factory blast prime accused traced to Cuttack hospital: Police
1 year, 10 months ago

Bengal firecracker factory blast prime accused traced to Cuttack hospital: Police

Hindustan Times  

The West Bengal police on Thursday traced East Midnapore’s illegal firecracker factory blast prime accused Krishnapada Bag to a hospital in Odisha’s Cuttack and have detained his son and nephew, officials said. At least nine were killed in a blast at firecracker factory in West Bengal’s East Midnapore on Tuesday “Bag has been traced. According to police, Bag alias Bhanu …

Egra firecracker factory blast exposes West Bengal’s deteriorating law and order situation
1 year, 10 months ago

Egra firecracker factory blast exposes West Bengal’s deteriorating law and order situation

The Hindu  

Published : May 17, 2023 21:28 IST - 4 MINS READ The explosion in an illegal firecracker factory in Egra, Purba Medinipur district on May 16, in which nine people died and several others were seriously injured, has once again exposed the declining law and order situation in West Bengal. In response to the tragedy, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata …

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

Explosion at Firecracker Unit Kills 11 TN Workers, Violation of Rules Alleged
2 years ago

Explosion at Firecracker Unit Kills 11 TN Workers, Violation of Rules Alleged

The Quint  

On 22 March, a massive explosion at a firecracker unit in Tamil Nadu's Kancheepuram resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people and injured nearly 20 others. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a solatium of Rs 2 lakh for the families of the dead and Rs 50,000 for the injured from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund. Narendran Fireworks …

9 killed in explosion in TN firecracker factory
2 years 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
2 years 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 …

Tamil Nadu: Five dead as explosion rocks firecracker factory in Madurai
2 years, 4 months 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 …

4 including 2 children killed in Morena fire, blast, 7 injured: MP Police
2 years, 5 months ago

4 including 2 children killed in Morena fire, blast, 7 injured: MP Police

Hindustan Times  

BHOPAL/MORENA: Four people including two children were killed and seven people injured in an explosion in their rented home in Madhya Pradesh’s Morena district, part of which was used to store firecrackers, police said. The Morena police said it was unclear if the explosion reported in the Banmore fire was on account of stored firecrackers or a gas cylinder The …

Jail term, fine for sale & bursting of firecrackers in Delhi: Minister
2 years, 5 months ago

Jail term, fine for sale & bursting of firecrackers in Delhi: Minister

Hindustan Times  

Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday said that manufacturing, storing, and selling firecrackers in the national capital is a punishable offence and would attract a fine of up to ₹5,000 and three years in jail. Representational image News agency PTI, quoting the minister, said purchasing and bursting of firecrackers would also be punishable by a ₹200 fine and a …

One dead, three injured in firecracker explosion in Vishakapatnam
2 years, 6 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 …

Bihar: 6 killed in blast in illegal firecracker factory run by Reyaju Miyan
2 years, 8 months ago

Bihar: 6 killed in blast in illegal firecracker factory run by Reyaju Miyan

Op India  

On Sunday, several explosions occurred in an illegally operating fireworks factory in Bihar’s Chhapra city in Saran district. The blast occurred at the house of a man named Mohammad Reyaju Miyan Khan. Forensic team and Bomb disposal squad have also been called: Santosh Kumar, Saran SP pic.twitter.com/bCJgEMgZHf — ANI July 24, 2022 The incident occurred in the Khodaibagh village of …

175 fireworks units in Tamil Nadu identified as major accident hazards factories
2 years, 11 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 …

10 killed, several injured in blast at Bihar’s Bhagalpur district
3 years ago

10 killed, several injured in blast at Bihar’s Bhagalpur district

The Hindu  

At least 10 people were killed and several others injured in a powerful blast at illegal firecracker factory running in a three-storied building at Kajbalichak under Tatarpur police station of Bhagalpur district in Bihar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar expressed grief over the incident and offered condolences to the families of people died in the …

Tamil Nadu: At least five dead, several injured after blast at firecracker shop
3 years, 5 months ago

Tamil Nadu: At least five dead, several injured after blast at firecracker shop

Firstpost  

Chief Minister M K Stalin has announced cash relief of Rs five lakh to each of the victims’ families and Rs one lakh each to the injured persons under intensive care At least five people were killed and 10 injured in a blast at a firecracker shop in Sankarapuram town in Kallakurichi district in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, police said. …

Uttar Pradesh: Atleast 4 killed, many injured in explosion at illegal firecracker manufacturing factory
3 years, 5 months ago

Uttar Pradesh: Atleast 4 killed, many injured in explosion at illegal firecracker manufacturing factory

India TV News  

Four people died and many were injured in an explosion at an illegal firecracker manufacturing factory in Shamli district on Friday evening, officials said. The factory is located in Kairana town, and at the time of the explosion, 10 workers were present on the premises, Shamli District Magistrate Jasjit Kaur said. Four of them died, as many were injured and …

3 killed in explosion at illegal firecracker factory in Tamil Nadu
3 years, 9 months ago

3 killed in explosion at illegal firecracker factory in Tamil Nadu

Hindustan Times  

At least three people, including two women and a child, were killed and two others were injured in an explosion at an illegal firecracker manufacturing factory near Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar district, news agency ANI reported on Monday. The explosion took place at an illegal firecracker factory near Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar district, More details are awaited. In …

Three Dead in Explosion at Fireworks Factory in TN’s Virudhunagar
4 years ago

Three Dead in Explosion at Fireworks Factory in TN’s Virudhunagar

The Quint  

In February, at least 19 people died and nearly 35 people were injured when an explosion took place in a firecracker factory in Virudhunagar. The continuous spate of fire accidents in firework factories in Virudhunagar district has put a spotlight on the lack of safety measures being deployed in such units. As per reports, the General Secretary of the Indian …

6 dead in blast at a firecracker factory near Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu
4 years, 1 month ago

6 dead in blast at a firecracker factory near Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu

India TV News  

At least six people died in an explosion at a firecracker factory near Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu on Thursday. Earlier this month, about 15 workers were killed and over 30 injured when an explosion ripped through a fireworks factory near Sattur in the southern district in Tamil Nadu. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami, Governor Banwarilal …

LIVE updates: 16 killed, 36 injured in fire in Tamil Nadu cracker factory
4 years, 1 month ago

LIVE updates: 16 killed, 36 injured in fire in Tamil Nadu cracker factory

Business Standard  

Latest News LIVE: At least fifteen people died and more than 30 were injured on Friday when an explosion ripped through a fireworks factory at Achankulam village in Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu, multiple reports said. The ‘Sree Maariyamman fireworks’ factory had stored firecrackers in a room that caught fire and led to the explosion, the Indian Express website reported. …

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