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 to have taken the unit on lease for manufacturing fireworks, the police source added. PTI adds: Saddened by loss of lives: President Murmu President Droupadi Murmu said she was saddened to know about the loss of lives in the explosion and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.

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Free education for kids of firecracker unit victims: Stalin
1 month, 1 week ago

Free education for kids of firecracker unit victims: Stalin

Hindustan Times  

The Tamil Nadu government will bear the educational expenses of children of workers killed in accidents inside firecracker factories, chief minister MK Stalin announced on Sunday. “I am announcing that the state government will bear the entire educational expenses from primary school to higher education of children of firecracker factory workers who lost their lives in accidents,” Stalin said. Stalin …

Four Dead in Kerala Temple Firecracker Accident
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Four Dead in Kerala Temple Firecracker Accident

The Hindu  

Four people have died in a firecracker accident at the Neeleswaram temple in Kerala. The accident, which occurred on October 29, resulted in an explosion inside a storage area where a large quantity of firecrackers were kept. The blast injured 154 people, with 102 admitted to hospitals in Kannur, Kasaragod, Kozhikode, and Mangaluru.

Fireworks Blaze Leaves 150 Injured in Kerala Temple Festival
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Fireworks Blaze Leaves 150 Injured in Kerala Temple Festival

Firstpost  

Over 150 people were injured in a fireworks accident near Kerala's Veerarkavu Temple. The incident occurred during the celebration marking the beginning of the festive season in the north Malabar region. More than 80 people were seriously injured, with several suffering from severe burn injuries. The cause of the accident is being ascertained, but it is believed to have been …

Firecracker Explosion Rocks Kerala Temple Festival, Over 150 Injured
Trending News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Firecracker Explosion Rocks Kerala Temple Festival, Over 150 Injured

Hindustan Times  

A massive firecracker explosion occurred during a temple festival near Kerala's Neeleswaram on Monday, injuring over 150 people. The incident occurred when a fireworks storage facility near the Veerarkavu Temple caught fire, causing a massive explosion that rocked the venue. Over 8 people are seriously injured, with 33 admitted to the district hospital, 19 to Aishal Hospital, Kanhangad, 12 to …

Six boys injured in firecracker explosion in Odisha's Khallikote
2 months ago

Six boys injured in firecracker explosion in Odisha's Khallikote

New Indian Express  

BERHAMPUR: Six minor boys were injured in a firecracker explosion in the Nuasahi area of Mankipur village within Khallikote police limits on Saturday, ahead of Diwali. Sources said, the explosion took place while the boys were preparing firecrackers inside an isolated house of the village. Police along with firefighters reached the spot, rescued the injured and rushed them to a …

Two critical, four persons injured after firecrackers explode in Salem
3 months, 2 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. …

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 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 …

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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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 …

Two workers killed, two others critically injured in blast at fireworks unit near Sivakasi
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Two workers killed, two others critically injured in blast at fireworks unit near Sivakasi

The Hindu  

Two workers were killed and two others suffered grievous injuries in a minor explosion at Supreme Fireworks near Sivakasi in Virudhunagar district, on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. The explosion comes barely two months after 10 workers were killed and 13 others sustained injuries in a blast at a fireworks unit in May. The police said that the workers were pushing …

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. …

Four workers killed in blast at fireworks unit near Sattur in Tamil Nadu
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Four workers killed in blast at fireworks unit near Sattur in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

Four workers were killed and one injured in a fire accident at Guru Star fireworks unit in Banthuvarpatti near Sattur on June 29 morning. Sattur Taluk police have booked the unit’s licence-holder, Sahadevan, under different Sections of the Indian Penal Code, including culpable homicide not amounting to murder, and provisions of the Indian Explosives Act. Four special teams were formed …

One dead, 25 severely injured in Puri firecracker explosion
6 months, 3 weeks ago

One dead, 25 severely injured in Puri firecracker explosion

Hindustan Times  

One child died and over two dozen devotees sustained burn injuries when crackers kept for fireworks display in Puri exploded during ‘Chapa Khela’ of Lord Jagannath and his siblings as part of Chandan Yatra in Odisha on Wednesday evening. Explosion in firecracker display in Puri At least 15 of the injured have suffered severe burn injuries and have been shifted …

Massive fire breaks out at factory in Delhi’s Mundka, no injuries reported
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Massive fire breaks out at factory in Delhi’s Mundka, no injuries reported

India TV News  

A massive fire broke out at a car accessories factory in Delhi's Mundka area on Saturday afternoon, prompting a swift response from emergency services. 610 in the Mundka industrial area, and it quickly spread, affecting two adjacent factories and necessitating the deployment of 26 fire tenders to the scene. Further, it is pertinent to note that today's accident comes mere …

10 workers killed in firecracker unit explosion in TN's Sivakasi
7 months, 2 weeks ago

10 workers killed in firecracker unit explosion in TN's Sivakasi

New Indian Express  

VIRUDHUNAGAR: Ten workers, including six women, were killed and at least 10 others were hospitalised with severe injuries after an explosion at a firecracker unit at Sengamalapatti near Sivakasi on Thursday. One of the workers, who survived the explosion, said around 100 employees were working at the factory at the time of the blast and many fled the spot immediately. …

Five sustain burns in yet another fire accident in Sivakasi
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Five sustain burns in yet another fire accident in Sivakasi

The Hindu  

In yet another fire accident, five persons, including a woman, were injured when sparks from welding machine triggered fire on illegally- stocked fireworks goods in a chemical grinding unit near Sivakasi on Monday evening. The injured were identified as the grinding unit owner, Chinna Karuppu, Veeralakshmi and the workers involved in welding works, Mahendran, Sathishkumar and Anburaj. The police said …

Orders against fireworks fell on deaf ears: Kerala High Court
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Orders against fireworks fell on deaf ears: Kerala High Court

New Indian Express  

KOCHI : Observing that the memories of the Puttingal fireworks tragedy which claimed 107 lives still haunt and remain a stark reminder, the Kerala High Court said that despite a slew of directions from the Supreme Court and rules imposing stringent restrictions on the display of fireworks, nothing seems to deter the perpetrators, who continue to infringe the law with …

One killed in explosion at firecracker factory in Karnataka’s Mandya
8 months, 3 weeks ago

One killed in explosion at firecracker factory in Karnataka’s Mandya

Hindustan Times  

One person was killed and another sustained injuries after an explosion in a firecracker factory in a village in Mandya district on Monday evening, police said. Soon after the incident that took place in Kebba Halli village, both individuals were shifted to Mandya institute of Medical Sciences hospital, however, Mahesh succumbed to his injuries while Nagalingam’s condition is said to …

Tamil Nadu news: 10 killed, 10 injured in Virudhnagar firecracker factory blast
10 months ago

Tamil Nadu news: 10 killed, 10 injured in Virudhnagar firecracker factory blast

Live Mint  

At least 9 people were killed and 10 others injured in Tamil Nadu's Virudhnagar district on Saturday evening after a massive explosion that took place at a firecracker manufacturing unit. They are also conducting continuous research.” Apart from this, police also took a stalk of the incident spot where nine people died and three were injured in an explosion that …

Thripunithura blast: A tragedy that was waiting to happen
10 months, 1 week ago

Thripunithura blast: A tragedy that was waiting to happen

The Hindu  

The blast that claimed two lives and injured 25, some of them critically, at Choorakkadu in Thripunithura on Monday was a tragedy that was waiting to happen. It was common knowledge that the plot belonging to Vadakkumpuram Karayogam in the middle of a densely populated residential area was being frequently used as a transit point of firecrackers for fireworks display …

Thripunithura cracker unit explosion: No lessons learnt from the past
10 months, 1 week ago

Thripunithura cracker unit explosion: No lessons learnt from the past

The Hindu  

The tragedy at Thripunithura following the blast at an illegal firecracker storage unit in connection with a temple festival on February 12 has once again exposed the blatant violation of safety norms. It was almost a year ago that Ernakulam witnessed a major tragedy after an explosion at an ill-fated firecracker storage unit, which was operated out of a house …

Harda Firecracker Factory Owner Was Given 10 Years Jail in 2021 For Godown Fire
10 months, 1 week 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 …

Madhya Pradesh Fire: Death toll rises to 11 in Harda fireworks factory blasts, 60 injured
10 months, 2 weeks 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. …

Remains of fireworks explosion victims taken to Thai temple where families give DNA to identify them
11 months ago

Remains of fireworks explosion victims taken to Thai temple where families give DNA to identify them

The Independent  

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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 …

Explosion at rural fireworks factory kills about 20 people in Thailand
11 months, 1 week ago

Explosion at rural fireworks factory kills about 20 people in Thailand

LA Times  

Firefighters respond to an explosion at a rural fireworks factory in Suphan Buri province, Thailand, on Wednesday. An explosion at a fireworks factory in central Thailand killed about 20 people Wednesday, provincial officials said. The information office of the Suphan Buri provincial government initially announced that 23 people had been killed in the mid-afternoon blast, but on Wednesday night revised …

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 …

Chennai police register 581 cases for firecracker rule violations during Deepavali
1 year, 1 month ago

Chennai police register 581 cases for firecracker rule violations during Deepavali

The Hindu  

The Greater Chennai City Police have registered a total of 581 cases against persons for bursting firecrackers beyond the permitted time slots, for high decibel firecracker bursting and for running fireworks shops, in violation of Tamil Nadu’s rules. Ahead of Deepavali, the police had issued an advisory for the bursting of firecrackers during stipulated time periods: 6 a.m. to 7 …

Sparks of danger | Tamil Nadu’s tragedies-plagued firecracker industry
1 year, 2 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, 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 …

Tamil Nadu: Nine people killed after explosion in Ariyalur's firecracker godown | VIDEO
1 year, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu: Nine people killed after explosion in Ariyalur's firecracker godown | VIDEO

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu: In an unfortunate incident, at least nine people were killed in a blaze in a firecracker unit in this district on Monday. Following the incident, Chief Minister M K Stalin condoled the death of nine people and announced cash relief for their families. "Hon'ble Chief Minister MK Stalin has announced condolence and financial assistance to the families of …

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, …

Blast in Duttapukur illegal firecracker factory exposes West Bengal’s law and order crisis
1 year, 3 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 …

WB fireworks blast: toll climbs to nine, one arrested
1 year, 3 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, 3 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, 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 …

A large explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Thailand kills at least 10 people and wounds dozens
1 year, 4 months ago

A large explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Thailand kills at least 10 people and wounds dozens

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — A large explosion at a fireworks warehouse in southern Thailand on Saturday killed at least ten people and wounded dozens, officials said. The Narathiwat province’s Public Relations Department also said that at least 118 people were hurt, and that residents of more than 200 households were affected. Videos posted on social media from the site show a huge …

Nine killed in explosion at fireworks godown in Tamil Nadu’s Krishnagiri district
1 year, 4 months ago

Nine killed in explosion at fireworks godown in Tamil Nadu’s Krishnagiri district

The Hindu  

Nine persons were killed and 11 injured, following a blast at a firecracker godown in Periyapettai in Krishnagiri district on Saturday morning. PM Modi announces relief Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the loss of lives in the accident and announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh each to the kin of the deceased from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund. CM …

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 …

10 killed, several injured in massive explosion at fireworks warehouse in Thailand
1 year, 4 months ago

10 killed, several injured in massive explosion at fireworks warehouse in Thailand

India Today  

A large explosion at a fireworks warehouse in southern Thailand on Saturday killed at least ten people and wounded scores, officials said. The Narathiwat province’s Public Relations Department also said that also at least 118 people were hurt, and that residents of more than 200 households were affected. Videos posted on social media from the site show a huge plume …

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 …

Bengal deaths need more than a probe
1 year, 7 months ago

Bengal deaths need more than a probe

Hindustan Times  

In the past three days, three factories that ostensibly manufacture firecrackers in West Bengal have caught fire, leading to the deaths of at least five people. The government has said that these are illegal units that made fireworks but the string of incidents has sparked allegations that these fly-by-night operations are instead building crude bombs that have unfortunately become a …

3 including minor killed in blast in home in Bengal's South 24 Parganas
1 year, 7 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 …

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 …

Puttingal fireworks tragedy | Seven years on, no lessons learnt; Kerala yet to switch over to remote electrical firework display
1 year, 8 months ago

Puttingal fireworks tragedy | Seven years on, no lessons learnt; Kerala yet to switch over to remote electrical firework display

The Hindu  

Monday marks the seventh anniversary of the Puttingal fireworks tragedy near Kollam that claimed 109 lives and injured over 280 people. R. Venugopal, the then Deputy Chief Controller of Explosives, Hyderabad, who submitted the accident investigation report, had suggested that the present manual firework display be phased out with remote electrical display. The fact is that despite the recommendation and …

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 …

Explosion at Firecracker Unit Kills 11 TN Workers, Violation of Rules Alleged
1 year, 9 months 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 …

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