Patakha Factory Catches fire in Tamil Nadu
Patakha Factory catches Massive fire in Sivakasi's Tamil Nadu. Around 9 people have died in this incident.
May 10, 2024, 10:58 AM IST
Tamil Nadu: 8 Die In Blast In Sivakasi Firecracker Factory
Eight workers, including five women and three men, were killed in the explosion at the firecracker factory.
May 09, 2024, 18:33 PM IST
Six dead, several injured in blast in firecracker factory at Tamil Nadu's Sivakasi
As many as six people were reportedly killed and several others injured in an explosion at a firecracker unit at Tamil Nadu's Sivakasi on Thursday. More than ten sheds where chemicals had been stored were razed to the ground in the mishap.
Feb 25, 2021, 21:20 PM IST
Firecracker units in Tamil Nadu's Sivakasi down shutters, citing uncertain future
With uncertainty looming over the future of the firecrackers industry, their apex organisation - the All India Federation of Fireworks Associations (AIFFA) said it has decided to close down the units in Tamil Nadu`s Sivakasi.
Dec 23, 2017, 18:43 PM IST
Dark Diwali? Traders in despair after Supreme Court bans firecracker sales in Delhi, NCR
In a statement, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) said conducting business of firecrackers is a legitimate activity protected under the Constitution of India giving 'Right to Work'.
Oct 09, 2017, 20:53 PM IST
28% GST levy; fireworks units to begin indefinite stir on Jun 30
Fireworks units in the state would participate in the indefinite strike.
Jun 26, 2017, 17:03 PM IST
Sivakasi fire mishap: Death toll mounts to nine
The toll in the October 20 fireworks mishap here rose to nine, with a doctor succumbing to his injuries today, police said.
Oct 24, 2016, 15:48 PM IST
WATCH: What happened when fire broke out at fire cracker factory; blaze claimed 9 lives
Nine persons were killed were a massive fire broke out in a cracker factory in Sivakasi of Tamil Nadu.
Oct 20, 2016, 18:58 PM IST
Explosion in fireworks unit damages 5 rooms; no causalities
An explosion in a cracker unit at a village in the district today damaged five rooms and destroyed some fancy fireworks, but there were no causalities, police said.
Feb 25, 2016, 16:57 PM IST
Not given any clearances on imports of Chinese crackers: Govt
The Centre has not given any clearances for imports of Chinese crackers and asked all state governments to take action against any illegal shipments of such products from that country, Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said here on Saturday.
Sep 12, 2015, 13:10 PM IST
