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 at Muttinakam in Varapuzha, killed one person and injured seven others, including three children, on February 28, 2023. The blast at the temporary storage building in Choorakadu as part of the temple festival is a classic case of an illegal act as per the norms prescribed under the Explosives Rules. Though rules stipulated that the District Magistrate could recommend to the PESO to grant licence for a building or structure for storage of firecrackers, it will be given only after carrying out proper risk assessment and site inspection.

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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
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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. …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

Magisterial inquiry ordered into Thripunithura blast
10 months, 1 week ago

Magisterial inquiry ordered into Thripunithura blast

The Hindu  

The Ernakulam district administration has ordered a magisterial inquiry by the Sub Collector into the firecracker explosion at Choorakkadu in Puthiyakavu division of Thripunithura municipality that claimed two lives and left scores of people injured, some critically, on Monday. We will then report it to the government since the municipality is in no position to dole out compensation in that …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Varapuzha blast: firecracker unit was operated in blatant violation of norms
1 year, 9 months ago

Varapuzha blast: firecracker unit was operated in blatant violation of norms

The Hindu  

The ill-fated firecracker storage unit that was operated out of a house at Muttinakam in Varapuzha was functioning in blatant violation of the Explosives Rules, 2008, according to preliminary information gathered by the district administration and enforcement agencies. The Ernakulam Sub Circle Office of the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation on Wednesday submitted a report to the District Collector stating …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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. …

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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