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, of Vadakku Poigainallur in Nagapattinam district; and A. Packirisamy of Keezha Sattanathapuram were admitted to the government hospital in Nagapattinam, while P. Manivannan, 33, of Thillaiyadi was admitted to the government hospital in Mayiladuthurai. The accident comes on the heels of an explosion at another firecracker manufacturing unit at Ayakkaranpulam near Vedaranyam in Nagapattinam district, in which one person was killed and three others sustained severe injuries.

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Three killed, five injured after major fire breaks out in Telangana
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Three killed, five injured after major fire breaks out in Telangana

India Today  

A fire broke out in Puppalaguda Pasha Colony, Rangareddy district in Telangana, on Friday evening, leading to the death of three people and injuring several others. The Manikonda Municipality Disaster Team and fire department personnel rushed to the scene, deploying fire engines to control the blaze. According to DCP Rajendra Nagar, the fire started at around 5.45 pm in the …

Fireworks accident at temple in Kerala’s Kannur injures five
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Fireworks accident at temple in Kerala’s Kannur injures five

The Hindu  

Five people, including a 12-year-old child, were injured in a fireworks accident during a Theyyam festival at Neerkadavu Muchiriyan temple at Azhikode in Kannur district of Kerala early on Friday. Authorities are investigating the incident, and safety measures at temple festivals are likely to come under scrutiny following the accident. When contacted, Additional District Magistrate Padmachandra Kurup, he said the …

Police arrest owner of Kalyani firecracker factory where blast killed four
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Three killed in explosion at Bareilly manjha making unit
1 month, 1 week ago

Three killed in explosion at Bareilly manjha making unit

Hindustan Times  

Three people were killed in an explosion at a kite string manufacturing unit in the Qila area of Bareilly district on Friday morning. The unit owner was among the three killed in the explosion, which occurred when workers were readying a mixture of ‘gandhak potash’ or potassium sulphate to be mixed with powdered glass for coating kite strings or ‘manjha’, …

Four killed in blast at illegal cracker factory in Bengal
1 month, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

West Bengal: Four dead after explosion at firecracker factory in Nadia district
1 month, 1 week ago

West Bengal: Four dead after explosion at firecracker factory in Nadia district

India TV News  

West Bengal: At least four persons, including three women, died in an explosion at an illegal firecracker manufacturing unit in Nadia district of West Bengal today, police said. Another woman suffered injuries in the explosion at the factory located in a congested residential area of Rathtala in Kalyani. Talking to the media, a senior official of the fire department said …

Six workers injured in accident at fireworks unit near Virudhunagar
1 month, 1 week ago

Six workers injured in accident at fireworks unit near Virudhunagar

The Hindu  

One woman worker was killed and six others, including four women, sustained injuries in a fire accident triggered by an explosion at Sathyaprabhu Fireworks Unit near R.R. She was not among the injured workers, but her body was found amidst the rubble of one of the six working sheds that were razed to the ground. The police have identified the …

Are firecracker units in TN turning death trap for untrained workers?
2 months, 1 week ago

Are firecracker units in TN turning death trap for untrained workers?

New Indian Express  

VIRUDHUNAGAR: The deaths of a former snack-maker and an ex-electrician, two among the six dead in the blast at Sainath Fireworks Industries in Kottaiyur, have triggered a discussion on how well these workers were trained in handling explosives. A document accessed by TNIE said the district administration began training programme for foremen and supervisors of cracker units in 2024. A …

Tamil Nadu: 6 Dead In Explosion At Firecracker Manufacturing Unit In Virudhunagar
2 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu: 6 Dead In Explosion At Firecracker Manufacturing Unit In Virudhunagar

ABP News  

Around six persons died after an explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Sattur area of Virudhunagar district on Saturday. Fire & Rescue Department Officials told ANI, "An explosion took place at a firecracker manufacturing factory in the Sattur area of Virudhunagar district." Rescue operation underway: Fire & Rescue Department Officials https://t.co/0oZNF3qHAk — ANI January 4, 2025 Meanwhile, the police …

Tamil Nadu: Six workers die after explosion at firecracker factory in Virudhunagar district
2 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu: Six workers die after explosion at firecracker factory in Virudhunagar district

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu: At least six workers died after a fire broke out in a firecracker manufacturing factory in the Sattur area of Virudhunagar district in the early hours of Saturday. According to the Fire and Rescue Department Officials, six bodies have been recovered so far from the firecracker factory. At least nine people were killed and three were reported to …

Six die in firecracker blast in TN's Bommaiyapuram village
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Six injured in explosion at steel plant in Tirupati district
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Six injured in explosion at steel plant in Tirupati district

India Today  

Six people were injured in an explosion at the MS Agarwal Steel Plant in Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati district on Wednesday night. The blast, which was accompanied by a loud noise, sent shockwaves through the surrounding villages, causing widespread panic among residents. Eyewitnesses reported seeing a massive fireball erupt from the plant, followed by a series of smaller explosions. The incident …

Blast at explosives factory in Turkiye kills 12
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Blast at explosives factory in Turkiye kills 12

Al Jazeera  

Officials say four people were injured in the explosion at a munitions factory in Balikesir province. Turkiye factory explosion: At least 12 people killed in blast in Balikesir An explosion has ripped through an explosives factory in northwest Turkiye, killing 12 people and injuring four, according to officials. “According to initial reports, 12 employees died and four were taken to …

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

Mumbai: Massive fire breaks out in 22-storey building in Dongri, gas cylinder explodes
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mumbai: Massive fire breaks out in 22-storey building in Dongri, gas cylinder explodes

Live Mint  

Mumbai News: At least three people were injured in a massive fire that broke out in a 22-story building in Mumbai after a cooking gas cylinder explosion in a flat, on Wednesday afternoon. The incident took place on the 14th floor of Ansari Heights located on Nishan Pada Road in Dongri area around 1.30pm and was declared a level-3 fire …

One more dies in Kerala temple fire accident; toll rises to five
4 months, 1 week ago

One more dies in Kerala temple fire accident; toll rises to five

Deccan Chronicle  

Kasaragod : One more person died on Saturday from the burns suffered in the recent fireworks accident at a temple near Neeleswaram in this district, raising the death toll to five, officials said. According to the Kasaragod district administration, 154 people were injured in the accident and of them, 100 were admitted in various hospitals initially. The incident occurred late …

Four Dead in Kerala Temple Firecracker Accident
4 months, 1 week 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 explosion at Indian temple injures more than 150 people
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Firecracker Explosion Rocks Kerala Temple Festival, Over 150 Injured
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4 months, 2 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
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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

One dead in explosion at fireworks unit in Mayiladuthurai district
6 months, 2 weeks ago

One dead in explosion at fireworks unit in Mayiladuthurai district

The Hindu  

An explosion at a private fireworks manufacturing unit claimed the life of a worker and left three others injured at Thiruvalangadu in Kuthalam taluk in Mayiladuthurai district on Saturday. The explosion took place in the afternoon at the Pandiyan Fireworks Manufacturing Company, when workers were engaged in work at the production shed. Following the explosion, a fire broke out, which …

4 Injured in Another AP Pharma Blast
6 months, 3 weeks 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 workers injured in another pharma unit fire accident in A.P.’s Anakapalli district
6 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Four injured in another fire accident at pharmaceutical factory in Andhra Pradesh's Anakapalli district
6 months, 3 weeks 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
6 months, 3 weeks ago

At least 17 dead after explosion at India pharma plant

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 India’s southern state of Andhra …

What caused Andhra Pradesh pharma factory fire that killed 17? | 10 points
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

15 killed, 40 injured in blast at Andhra Pradesh pharma factory
6 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

1 killed, 2 injured in factory blast in Andhra Pradesh
7 months, 3 weeks ago

1 killed, 2 injured in factory blast in Andhra Pradesh

Hindustan Times  

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

Two workers killed, two others critically injured in blast at fireworks unit near Sivakasi
8 months, 1 week 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
8 months, 1 week 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
8 months, 2 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 …

Gurugram: 2 killed, 4 injured in explosion at fire extinguisher factory
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Gurugram: 2 killed, 4 injured in explosion at fire extinguisher factory

Hindustan Times  

Gurugram: At least two persons were killed and four others were severely injured after an explosion at a fire extinguisher manufacturing factory in the Daultabad industrial area in Gurugram, police said on Saturday. Police said that more than two dozen factories, which were in close proximity to the fire extinguisher factory, were also gutted in the explosion Fire department officials …

Odisha: Death toll in Puri firecracker explosion rises to 8
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Odisha: Death toll in Puri firecracker explosion rises to 8

Hindustan Times  

The death toll in the Wednesday’s firecracker explosion in Odisha’s Puri town when a stockpile of firecrackers kept near a pond caught fire rose to eight on Saturday with five persons succumbing to their burn injuries, officials said. Police said some youths were bursting the cracker one after another when one cracker split off and landed on the pile of …

Blast at a fireworks unit in Tamil Nadu’s Sivakasi
10 months, 1 week 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
10 months, 1 week 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. …

Tamil Nadu: 9 killed in fireworks factory blast in Sivakasi, President Murmu, CM Stalin express condolences
10 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu: 9 killed in fireworks factory blast in Sivakasi, President Murmu, CM Stalin express condolences

India TV News  

In a tragic incident, at least nine people lost their lives in an explosion at a fireworks factory near Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu. Government response Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin expressed deep condolences and directed district authorities to provide necessary medical care to the injured and ensure every effort to save lives. Presidential condolences President Droupadi Murmu expressed sadness …

Five sustain burns in yet another fire accident in Sivakasi
10 months, 1 week 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 …

Telangana: 4 killed, over 10 injured due to explosion caused by fire at chemical factory in Sangareddy
11 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. …

One killed in explosion at firecracker factory in Karnataka’s Mandya
11 months, 2 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
1 year 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 cracker unit explosion: No lessons learnt from the past
1 year, 1 month 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
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 …

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. …

One worker killed, four injured in blasts at chemical factory in Maharashtra’s Thane
1 year, 1 month 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 …

At least 23 killed in explosion at rural firework factory in Thailand
1 year, 1 month ago

At least 23 killed in explosion at rural firework factory in Thailand

Firstpost  

At least 23 people were killed in central Thailand after an explosion at a fireworks factory on Wednesday, according to provincial officials. Photos posted online by local rescue workers showed the factory site virtually levelled flat. National police chief Torsak Sukvimol confirmed local news reports that there had been another explosion at the factory in November 2022 that killed one …

Explosion at rural fireworks factory kills about 20 people in Thailand
1 year, 2 months 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 …

Chennai police register 581 cases for firecracker rule violations during Deepavali
1 year, 4 months 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 …

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