Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema clarified that the incident was not a bomb blast but rather a firecracker explosion. He also extended his condolences to the families of the four individuals who lost their lives in the explosion at a firecracker factory in Sri Muktsar Sahib in Punjab on
Four killed and several people were injured in a blast at a firecracker factory in Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab. Several factory workers are feared to be trapped after the blast, while the rescue operation is underway.
The Mumbai Police on Saturday issued an order prohibiting the use of firecrackers, fireworks, and rockets within the limits of Brihanmumbai from May 11 to June 9 due to tensions between India and Pakistan in the aftermath of Pahalgam terror attack.
A one-hour fireworks display at Sivakasi Bhadrakaliamman Temple wowed thousands of devotees during the Chithirai Pongal festival. Despite the rain, people gathered to pray, fulfill vows, and enjoy the vibrant local firecrackers.
An explosion occurred at a firecracker manufacturing factory near Sattur in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar district, Superintendent of Police (SP) D Kannan said.
"Today, around 1 pm, we received a call saying that a major explosion has taken place. We immediately rushed to the spot. Three fire tenders and 50 personnel were deployed. Eight people lost their lives, and seven others were seriously injured. The cause of the explosion seems to be a manual
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu ordered a detailed investigation after six workers died in an explosion in Andhra Pradesh. The incident occurred on Sunday at a firecracker manufacturing unit in the Kotavuratla area of Anakapalli district.