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 at Kuruvimalai, near Orikkai village, Kancheepuram district, had reportedly violated the standard time of operation in summer, The Times of India reported. Though the factory is a licensed firecracker manufacturing unit, it reportedly did not possess a No Objection Certificate from the Fire and Rescue Service Department, South First reported.

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister declares Rs 3 lakh solatium for Dindigul fire victims
1 week, 3 days ago

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister declares Rs 3 lakh solatium for Dindigul fire victims

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced a solatium of Rs 3 lakh each to families of the six persons who died in the fire accident. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Rural Development Minister I Periyasamy said the reason behind the fire at a Dindigul private hospital was reportedly due to a short circuit. At least six people were killed in a …

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 …

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. …

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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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 …

Curb accidents at firecracker units, ex-minister tells CM Stalin
7 months, 1 week ago

Curb accidents at firecracker units, ex-minister tells CM Stalin

New Indian Express  

MADURAI: AIADMK ex-minister RB Udhayakumar urged the state government, led by Chief Minister MK Stalin, to concentrate on controlling the fatal accidents at firework units as the total death toll due to such mishaps has increased to 28 in five months in Virudhunagar district in 2024. In a press note, Udhayakumar stated that the deaths at firecracker units were primarily …

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 …

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. …

Telangana: 4 killed, over 10 injured due to explosion caused by fire at chemical factory in Sangareddy
8 months, 2 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. …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

Prime accused in Bengal firecracker factory blast dies in hospital in Cuttack
1 year, 7 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 …

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 fire cracker unit blast
1 year, 9 months ago

9 killed in fire cracker unit blast

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: A massive explosion ripped through a fire cracker unit near Kuruvimalai in Kancheepuram district on Wednesday noon, killing nine persons, five of them on the spot, and landing 15 others in various hospitals in Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu and Chennai, besides bringing down four buildings in the premises housing the manufacturing facility. Two fire tenders rushed to the spot to put …

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 …

Major explosion at firecracker storage unit in Kochi leaves one dead, seven injured
1 year, 9 months ago

Major explosion at firecracker storage unit in Kochi leaves one dead, seven injured

The Hindu  

One person was killed and seven others, including three children, were injured, three of them seriously, after a suspected unauthorised firecracker storage unit operating out of a house was reduced to rubbles following a major explosion at Muttinakam in Varapuzha on Tuesday around 5.30 p.m. It was an abandoned house converted into what appears to be an illegal cracker storage …

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 …

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 …

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 …

India factory fire kills 6, hospitalizes 13 with burns
2 years, 8 months ago

India factory fire kills 6, hospitalizes 13 with burns

Associated Press  

HYDERABAD, India — Fire raged through a pharmaceutical factory after an explosion in southern India, killing at least six workers on night shift and burning 13 others, police said Thursday. The fire broke out due to a chemical reactor leaking monomethyl nitric acid — used for manufacturing several types of polymers — which caused an explosion on Wednesday night, Police …

Tamil Nadu: At least five dead, several injured after blast at firecracker shop
3 years, 1 month 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, 2 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 …

Tamil Nadu boiler blast: Four killed, 10 injured at Cuddalore chemical plant; rescue ops underway
3 years, 7 months ago

Tamil Nadu boiler blast: Four killed, 10 injured at Cuddalore chemical plant; rescue ops underway

Firstpost  

The injured were rushed to the Cuddalore Government Hospital and are undergoing treatment. Labour minister CV Ganesan said an enquiry would be ordered into the incident Cuddalore: Four workers including a woman were killed and 10 injured on Thursday due to release of ammonia after a boiler exploded in a chemcial plant, the government said. ‘Ammonia gas got released following …

Death toll due to Tamil Nadu fireworks factory explosion rises to 19; over 30 injured
3 years, 10 months ago

Death toll due to Tamil Nadu fireworks factory explosion rises to 19; over 30 injured

India TV News  

The death toll due to an explosion at a fireworks factory near Tamil Nadu's Sattur has reached 19, while more than 30 others are injured due to the impact of the explosion. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami, Governor Banwarilal Purohit, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and DMK President MK Stalin were among those who condoled the …

Tamil Nadu fire: 11 dead in factory explosion; PM announces ₹2 lakh compensation
3 years, 10 months ago

Tamil Nadu fire: 11 dead in factory explosion; PM announces ₹2 lakh compensation

Live Mint  

As many as 11 people were killed and 36 injured in an explosion at a firecracker factory in Virudhunagar of Tamil Nadu on Friday. "An ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh each has been approved from PMNRF for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to a fire in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. "Heartfelt condolences to the victims …

12 dead, 36 injured as fire breaks out in factory in Tamil Nadu’s Sivakasi
3 years, 10 months ago

12 dead, 36 injured as fire breaks out in factory in Tamil Nadu’s Sivakasi

Hindustan Times  

At least 12 people were killed and 36 others critically injured on Friday after a fire broke out in a firecracker factory in Sivakasi area of Tamil Nadu's Virudhnagar, news agency ANI reported. They said that 28 of the critically injured people, out of which four have more than 90% burns, have been admitted to the Satur Government Hospital. Prime …

LIVE updates: 16 killed, 36 injured in fire in Tamil Nadu cracker factory
3 years, 10 months 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. …

Seven Dead in Explosion at Fireworks Factory in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore, CM Announces Relief
4 years, 3 months ago

Seven Dead in Explosion at Fireworks Factory in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore, CM Announces Relief

News 18  

Seven people were killed and two are grievously injured after an explosion inside a firecracker factory in Tamil Nadu’s Cuddalore district on Friday. Cuddalore SP M Sree Abhivan told News 18 that a preliminary inquiry has revealed that mishandling of chemicals may have resulted in the explosion. I express my heartfelt condolences andsympathies to the bereaved families.” He said he …

Tamil Nadu: 7 killed in blast at Cuddalore fireworks factory
4 years, 3 months ago

Tamil Nadu: 7 killed in blast at Cuddalore fireworks factory

India Today  

At least seven people were killed in an explosion at a fireworks factory in Cuddalore in Tamil Nadu on Friday. According to the initial reports, the fireworks factory unit owner has also died in the explosion. Tamil Nadu: Death toll rises to seven in Cuddalore fire incident, says SP M Sree Abhinav https://t.co/lGY1REwZpl pic.twitter.com/WBgOOJVbbt — ANI September 4, 2020 The …

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