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Seven killed in explosion at firecracker factory in Gujarat’s Banaskantha | Latest News India

Seven killed in explosion at firecracker factory in Gujarat’s Banaskantha | Latest News India

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Apr 01, 2025 01:17 PM IST Banaskantha Collector Mihir Patel said that the explosion was so huge that the slab of the factory collapsed Seven people were killed due to an explosion at a firecracker factory in an industrial area Gujarat’s Banaskantha district, police said on Tuesday. Fire service personnel were present on the area to carry out rescue operations. (Representative image)(AFP) The incident took place at a unit located near Deesa town. Fire service personnel were present on the area to carry out rescue operations on Tuesday afternoon. Sub Divisional Magistrate Neha Panchal said that several people were trapped as a blast at the site led to a fire and collapsed a part of the building. Banaskantha Collector Mihir Patel said, “Today morning, we got information of a large explosion in the industrial area in Deesa. The Fire Department rushed to the site and controlled the fire. Five workers died on the spot of the incident. Four injured workers were referred to different hospitals. The explosion was so huge that the slab of the …

Gujarat: Three killed, six injured in fire at firecracker factory in Banaskantha

Gujarat: Three killed, six injured in fire at firecracker factory in Banaskantha

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Three people were killed and six others injured after a massive fire broke out at a firecracker factory near Deesa, Banaskantha, Gujarat. The fire triggered explosions, causing parts of the factory to collapse. Rescue operations are underway. Three people were killed and six others injured after a massive fire broke out at a firecracker factory near Deesa town in Gujarat’s Banaskantha district on Tuesday, police said. According to officials, the fire triggered a series of explosions, causing parts of the factory to collapse. Several workers are feared trapped under the debris. “Firefighters from the Deesa municipality are carrying out rescue operations to save those trapped in the rubble,” said Inspector Vijay Chaudhary of Deesa Rural Police Station. A district administration official confirmed the death toll at three, while the six injured have been rushed to the civil hospital for treatment. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to …

6 Killed In Illegal Firecracker Factory Blast In West Bengal

6 Killed In Illegal Firecracker Factory Blast In West Bengal

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Kolkata: At least six persons, including three children, have been reportedly killed following a major blast at an illegal firecracker factory at Patharpratima in South 24 Parganas district in West Bengal on Monday night. As per the information available so far, the blast took place at an illegal firecracker manufacturing factory at the residence of a local resident, Chandranath Banik, at around 10 p.m. on Monday. The local people were alerted by the sound of explosions, and when they reached the spot, they saw the entire house engulfed in flames. Locals started the initial fire extinguishing operations. Later, they were joined by a huge contingent of cops from the nearby Dholahat police station as well as personnel from the state fire services department. The fire was yet to be extinguished till this report was filed. As per the information available, six charred bodies, including three children, have been recovered so far. The local people suspect that the number of casualties is likely to increase further as full-fledged rescue operations are yet to start. The local …

SC asks why there was no permanent firecracker ban when pollution is year-round issue – India TV

SC asks why there was no permanent firecracker ban when pollution is year-round issue – India TV

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Image Source : FILE PHOTO Supreme Court On Tuesday, the Supreme Court asked the Delhi government why there was no permanent nationwide ban on firecrackers when air pollution remains a year-round issue in the national capital. The top court asked why restrictions are applied only during specific months in Delhi.  The Supreme Court asked the Delhi government to decide before November 25 on ‘perpetual’ firecracker ban after consulting stakeholders. The top court also directed the Delhi police commissioner to form special cell to impose firecrackers ban. The court observed that the implementation of firecracker ban was not imposed seriously by Delhi police. During the hearing of the matter, the Supreme Court said prima facie it is of the view that no religion promotes any activity which promotes pollution or compromises with health of people.  The court further directed the Delhi Police Commissioner to file a personal affidavit putting on record the steps taken by them to enforce firecrackers ban and asked all NCR states to come up before it and inform about the steps taken …

Shard From Steel Glass Placed Over Firecracker Kills 10-Year-Old in Kanpur Dehat

Shard From Steel Glass Placed Over Firecracker Kills 10-Year-Old in Kanpur Dehat

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Last Updated:November 05, 2024, 09:04 IST Kanpur Rural Superintendent of Police stated that the investigation has revealed the names of two boys involved in the incident, and a forensic team has recovered shards of steel glass from the scene The family alleged that Aryan’s death was a murder and not an accident. (News18 Hindi) In a shocking incident in Kanpur Dehat, a 10-year-old boy died after being hit in the throat by a shard of steel glass which was placed over a firecracker to amplify its boom. The incident occurred in Sithmara Market located in the Rura Police Station area on November 2, a day after Diwali. Aryan, the 10-year-old son of Anil Chakraborty, a resident of Sithmara in Rura, had gone to play with his friends about 1km from his home. Two boys were setting off firecrackers nearby. According to one of them, they had been setting off ‘sutli bombs’ in the market, and his friend placed a steel glass on top of it to amplify the sound. When the firecracker exploded, the glass …

SC asks Delhi govt why firecracker ban not implemented during Diwali, sends notice – India TV

SC asks Delhi govt why firecracker ban not implemented during Diwali, sends notice – India TV

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Image Source : FILE PHOTO Air pollution: Supreme Court observes that there are widespread reports in newspapers that ban on firecrackers was not implemented. The Supreme Court on Monday slammed the Delhi government for failing to implement strict measures to curb air pollution during the festive season of Diwali. The apex court also demanded an response from the Delhi government and police to the ban on firecrackers. A top court bench headed by Justice S Oka stated that the firecracker ban in Delhi was “hardly implemented” and the effect was well visible since the pollution level was at an all-time high on Diwali. The court also asked the Delhi government to show the implementation of the ban. Something has to be worked out on the cracker ban says SC  “What is the order (on banning of firecrackers) and how is it being implemented? Something has to be worked out,” the court asked the Delhi government and tasked it with creating a mechanism “at least for next year” to ensure Delhi doesn’t choke on aerial pollutants in …

Supreme Court Notice To Delhi Top Cop For “Not Implementing Firecracker Ban”

Supreme Court Notice To Delhi Top Cop For “Not Implementing Firecracker Ban”

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New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday demanded an “immediate” response from the Delhi government and police to the ban – which seems to exist on paper only – against firecrackers during Diwali, a ban that is announced, and ignored, every year, resulting in a suffocating blanket of toxic air smothering the national capital and surrounding regions for days after the festival is celebrated. The court issued notice to the Delhi government, led by the Aam Aadmi Party, and the police, which reports to the Union Home Minister, to explain steps taken to implement and enforce the ban this year, as also measures for the next to “enforce a complete ban” on firecrackers. “There are widespread news reports the ban on firecrackers (in Delhi NCR) was not implemented at all… this was supposed to be an important measure to reduce pollution,” Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih said this afternoon, as they continued a long-running (and annual) hearing into the air quality crisis that consumes Delhi every year. “What is the order …

Rajpal Yadav snatches journalist’s phone on being asked about his apology for Diwali firecracker comment; WATCH

Rajpal Yadav snatches journalist’s phone on being asked about his apology for Diwali firecracker comment; WATCH

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Rajpal Yadav is a beloved actor known for his comedic roles, which have significantly contributed to the success of many iconic films. Recently, however, he was seen with an irritated expression as he snatched a journalist’s phone. The media person reportedly questioned him about an apology he had made after facing criticism for asking fans not to burn firecrackers during Diwali.  A video clip is now going viral on social media platforms featuring Judwaa 2 actor Rajpal Yadav and a journalist’s interaction. It starts with the latter asking the actor, who was sitting with a few people, about his forthcoming films. In his reply, Yadav said that fans will get to see his new films every 1.5 to 2 months.  The journalist quickly changes his question and asks about his apology video over his comments on burning firecrackers on Diwali. But, before he could complete his question, the actor Phir Hera Pheri actor snatched away his phone.  Rajpal looked annoyed by the question, and the journalist who later shared the video revealed that the actor …

Deepavali celebrations in Hyderabad lead to firecracker injuries, govt hospitals brace for more

Deepavali celebrations in Hyderabad lead to firecracker injuries, govt hospitals brace for more

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Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital in Hyderabad received 50 patients who suffered from firecracker injuries. | Photo Credit: Siddharth Kumar Singh Deepavali, the festival of lights, turned somber for several Hyderabad residents this year, as government hospitals in the city reported cases of people suffering from firecracker injuries. The air in the emergency block of Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital was quiet but tense on Friday (November 1, 2024) morning. Rows of beds lined the Female Ophthalmic Ward (FOW). Though most were empty, three young patients were in the ward, each admitted within the last 12 hours. They were young children, each with bandages over one or both eyes—a silent testament to a night of celebration turned into pain. Naresh sat beside one of the beds, watching over his six-year-old daughter, Srinidhi, as she rested. Just hours earlier, their Diwali celebration at their home in Kismatpur was filled with the usual excitement of sparkles and laughter. But in a split second, the joy had turned to alarm. “She was holding a sparkler. Most of it was burnt, …