ILLEGAL FIRECRACKER FACTORY
Nine killed, six injured in blast at illegal firecracker factory in Ahmedabad
Nine people died and six were injured after a powerful explosion at an illegal firecracker factory. The blast occurred Saturday afternoon in Gujarat's Ahmedabad city, triggering a significant fire. Injured individuals were promptly shifted to local hospitals for urgent medical treatment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief and announced financial assistance for victims' families. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel also offered condolences and financial aid to affected individuals.
Cracker of a battle: Vijay wants Sivakasi to take on China and become a global fireworks powerhouse. Here's what it'll take
Tamil Nadu's government aims to transform Sivakasi, India's firecracker hub, into a global competitor against China. The focus is now on innovation, safety and sustainability to boost the industry, which faces challenges like chemical bans and worker safety concerns.
3 killed, several injured as explosion erupts at firecracker factory in Madhya Pradesh
A devastating explosion rocked an alleged illegal firecracker factory in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh on Thursday. The incident claimed three lives and left fifteen people injured. Relief and rescue operations are underway at the Tonk Kalan site. Authorities have reached the location to assess the situation. Injured individuals have been transported to hospitals for medical attention.
Seven killed in chemical factory fire in Rajasthan's Bhiwadi, two trapped inside
A devastating fire erupted at a chemical factory in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan. Seven workers tragically lost their lives in the blaze. Rescue operations are ongoing as two individuals remain trapped inside the unit. The incident occurred in the Khushkhera-Karoli industrial area. Authorities were alerted during a routine patrol and immediately launched rescue efforts.
Firecracker factory blast in West Bengal kills 8, including children
A blast in a firecracker factory in West Bengal’s Patharpratima resulted in the death of eight individuals, including children and women. Police investigations continue as cases have been filed against the house owners under multiple sections of Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita and Fire Services Act for safety violations.
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Madhya Pradesh factory blast: Shockwaves shatter windows across 15 km, many dead, dozens injured
A major blast at an illegal firecracker factory in Harda district of Madhya Pradesh has left dozens of people feared trapped. The incident has resulted in the death of at least 4 out of the 25 individuals who have been sent to the hospital so far. Rescue operations are currently underway.
BJP may go for LS polls in December 2023, has booked all choppers for campaigning: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that the BJP might conduct the Lok Sabha polls in December itself, claiming that all choppers have been booked by the saffron party for campaigning. Banerjee, who was speaking at a TMC youth wing rally, cautioned that a third term for the BJP would ensure the nation faces an "autocratic" rule.
West Bengal: Toll in illegal firecracker factory blast rises to 9, one arrested
The impact of the blast was such that not only did the house where the factory was operating turn into a heap of rubble, but some neighbouring concrete houses were also damaged.
7 dead, several others injured in major explosion at firecracker factory in West Bengal
The intensity of the explosion was so high that the area witnessed major destruction and two floors of the residence was completed reduced to rubbles. Meanwhile, BJP state President Sukanta Majumdar wrote a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, demanding NIA probe into the incident.
Death toll rises to at least 10 in Thai warehouse explosion
The death toll from a powerful explosion that levelled an unlicensed fireworks warehouse in southern Thailand rose to at least 10 on Sunday, the local governor said, as police sought the owner on charges of negligence. The blast Saturday afternoon in the town of Sungai Kolok was believed to have been caused by welding during construction work on the building.
Death toll rises to at least 10 in Thai warehouse explosion
The death toll from a powerful explosion that levelled an unlicensed fireworks warehouse in southern Thailand rose to at least 10 on Sunday, the local governor said as police sought the owner on charges of negligence.
Mamata Banerjee apologises to people for blast in illegal firecracker factory in Egra
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday apologised to the people of Egra area in Purba Medinipur district of the state for the blast at an illegal firecracker factory in which 12 people were killed and many injured. The Trinamool Congress supremo, who reached Khadikul village 11 days after the blast, further stated that the incident could have been averted if the intelligence had worked properly.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee promises free and fair Panchayat polls
Ahead of the Panchayat polls, several incidents of violence has marred West Bengal in the last few weeks
Another blast in Bengal, third in seven days
The two back-to-back blasts followed a huge explosion that claimed 12 lives in another illegal firecracker factory in Purba Medinipur district on May 16. In order to make sure that such illegal factories do not exist any more, the state Cabinet decided to set up clusters for manufacturing green firecrackers industry and formed a committee headed by Chief Secretary HK Dwivedi to look into the matter, a senior minister said here.
Egra blast case: Calcutta HC asks CID to continue investigation that left 9 dead
The Calcutta High Court asked the Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to continue its investigation in the Egra blast in the illegal firecracker factory that left nine people dead. The next hearing is scheduled on June 12, by which CID will submit a report.
BJP moves High Court, seeks NIA probe in West Bengal firecracker factory blast
Leader of the Opposition (LoP), Suvendu Adhikari, has moved the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday seeking a probe by the National Investigative Agency (NIA) into the illegal firecracker factory blast at Egra in Khadikul village of East Midnapore district in which nine people died.
Nine killed in huge explosion at illegal firecracker factory in West Bengal
A blast at an illegal firecracker factory in Khadikul village in East Midnapore's Egra has killed at least nine people and injured two others. A CID probe has already been ordered, but the West Bengal government has no objection to also having an NIA probe. The illegal factory, located in a house owned by Bhanu Bag, has been completely destroyed. Repeated blasts in the past have made locals unhappy, and they beat up police officials.
Blast at illegal firecracker factory kills 10 in Bihar
The house of Mandal besides two adjoining buildings were reduced to rubble by the impact of the explosion, the sound of which was heard far and wide, said the DM, adding that earth moving equipment was brought in to clear the debris.
Workers, the axis of Sivakasi's fireworks industry, toil and sweat to fight odds
As the sun sets, workers of firework units mill around the solitary liquor shop downing their choice beverage and laughing away their travails, which is also a pointer to alcohol dependence among a chunk of them.
Batala blast: Rescue operations under way; factory illegal, says police
Several factory workers, some family members of the factory owner and a few passerby were killed in the explosion, officials said.
'Secret tunnels, irregularities galore detected at Dera headquarters'
Secret tunnels, an empty box of AK-47 cartridges, an illegal firecracker factory were among other shocking detections made.
Fireworks hub loses 35 per cent of market share to Chinese imports, defuse Sivakasi cracker business
Around 2,000 containers of Chinese crackers worth Rs 1,500 crore are said to be operating in the Rs 4,000-crore Indian market.
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