Punjab allows only green firecrackers on Diwali and Christmas, check details
As per the official notice released by the Punjab government, on the day of Diwali, the bursting of green crackers will be allowed from 8 to 10 pm.
Oct 26, 2021, 22:02 PM IST
2 dead, 3 injured in explosion while making fireworks in Madhya Pradesh's Guna
The deceased were identified as Sameer (18) and Rukhsaar (26). They succumbed to their injuries on their way to the hospital.
Oct 19, 2019, 06:42 AM IST
Supreme Court permits green crackers but firework manufacturers are caught clueless
Green crackers are usually believed to be crackers which produces minimal toxicity and minimal fumes.
Oct 23, 2018, 19:43 PM IST
France’s FIFA World Cup 2018 semifinal win leads to stampede in Nice, 27 injured
“There was a crowd surge after firecrackers were detonated,” Jean-Gabriel Delacroix from the city prefecture said, saying that 27 people were injured. “Most of the injuries are glass cuts and bruising picked up when people fell.”
Jul 11, 2018, 10:08 AM IST
Fireworks industry asks Tamil Nadu govt to implead in case before SC
Fireworks manufacturers across the country have decided to request the Tamil Nadu government to implead itself in a plea filed in the Supreme Court, seeking a nation-wide ban on crackers.
Dec 30, 2017, 15:20 PM IST
Accidental blast in French carnival injures 18
Around 18 people were injured after a fireworks display gone off into the crowd at a carnival near Paris on Saturday.
Apr 02, 2017, 09:37 AM IST
Fireworks explosion kills seven in Iran
At least seven people were killed in the northwestern Iranian province of Ardabil in a firework blast, media reported on Saturday.
Mar 12, 2017, 09:37 AM IST
Five killed in firework explosion in China
Five people were killed in a firework explosion in east China's Shandong Province.
Dec 25, 2016, 12:27 PM IST
Many areas of Delhi covered in thick blanket of smog post Diwali
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Oct 31, 2016, 12:09 PM IST
Citizens not in favour of bursting crackers after 10pm, reveals survey
A majority of citizens surveyed supported a ban on crackers after 10 pm and said that the rule must be enforced by the civic bodies and the police.
Oct 29, 2016, 14:30 PM IST
Illegal firecrackers seized
The godown owner Javed Khan has also been detained for questioning, Circle Officer (Chetganj) Anurag Arya said.
Oct 28, 2016, 00:44 AM IST
Suspected terror attack at Indonesian church; no serious casualties
Indonesian police were investigating a suspected terror attack by a knife-wielding assailant on a priest during the Sunday service at a church, and a bomb squad had been deployed to determine whether the attacker`s backpack contained explosives.
Aug 28, 2016, 12:55 PM IST
Euro 2016: UEFA charges Russia after England match violence
As the players left the pitch at the end of the 1-1 draw, Russian fans were seen charging into a section occupied by English supporters and fists were thrown.
Jun 12, 2016, 17:52 PM IST
Kerala High Court allows low-decibel fireworks in Pooram festival
The Kerala High Court on Thursday allowed low-decibel fireworks display during the ongoing Pooram festival in Thrissur.
Apr 14, 2016, 19:11 PM IST
After Kollam temple tragedy, Lucknow bans use of firecrackers
The Lucknow DM has banned the use of firecrackers at all public events in the state capital.
Apr 12, 2016, 15:38 PM IST
Banned potassium chlorate used in fireworks at Putttingal Devi temple: Report
It has been reported that banned chemical potassium chlorate was used in making the firecrackers which caused tragedy in Putttingal Devi temple.
Apr 11, 2016, 22:55 PM IST
Kerala fire tragedy: Devaswom Board says no ban on fireworks in temple festivals
Amid growing clamour for ban on temple fireworks display in Kerala in wake of Kollam temple tragedy, the Travancore Devaswom Board, which manages about 1,255 temples in the state, on Monday said it was not for a complete ban on such displays.
Apr 11, 2016, 12:31 PM IST
Belgium releases three held over New Year attack plot
Belgian investigators released three people on Friday after questioning them over an alleged plot to attack the capital on New Year`s Eve which forced the cancellation of the city`s annual fireworks display.
Jan 02, 2016, 00:46 AM IST
New Year 2016 celebrations begin at Sydney Harbour Bridge
New Zealand and Australia were the first two countries to witness New Year 2016. Both the countries celebrate the New Year in a grand manner using fancy fireworks
Dec 31, 2015, 19:49 PM IST
Brussels New Year fireworks cancelled over attack fears
Authorities in the Belgian capital Brussels on Wednesday called off the city`s traditional New Year`s Eve fireworks display, citing fears of a militant attack.
Dec 31, 2015, 09:28 AM IST
