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Kerala govt declares Thrissur fireworks accident State-specific disaster

Kerala govt declares Thrissur fireworks accident State-specific disaster

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At least 13 people were killed in an explosion at a facility preparing materials for the Thiruvambady wing of the Thrissur Pooram. | Photo Credit: K.K. NAJEEB Kerala Revenue Minister K Rajan on Wednesday (April 22, 2026) said the blast at a fireworks manufacturing unit at Mundathicode in Thrissur district of Kerala a day ago, which claimed at least 13 lives, has been declared as a State-specific disaster. Addressing a press conference in Thrissur, Mr. Rajan said the decision was taken in a special online Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the morning in the wake of the blast. Published – April 22, 2026 12:39 pm IST 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 view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Firecracker unit blast before Thrissur celebrations turns fatal, eight injured

Firecracker unit blast before Thrissur celebrations turns fatal, eight injured

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At least eight people died, and many others suffered burn injuries following a blast at a fireworks manufacturing unit in Mundathikkode district on Tuesday, officials said. The mishap occurred in a shed where crackers were being prepared ahead of the upcoming Thrissur Pooram. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever 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 view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Fireworks tragedy kills 14 in Kerala

Fireworks tragedy kills 14 in Kerala

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The tragedy comes just two days after a massive explosion at a fireworks factory in Tamil Nadu’s Virudhunagar district left 23 people dead on Sunday. At 3.30 pm on Tuesday, two massive explosions, seconds apart, tore through a set of temporary sheds at the edge of a large field in Mundathicode, a village in central Thrissur. Workers inside the sheds had been assembling sample fireworks for Thrissur Pooram. The sample fireworks display they were preparing for was scheduled for Friday. By nightfall on Tuesday, officials at the district collectorate control room said 14 people were confirmed dead and several others were injured, of whom five were in critical condition. By the time darkness fell on Tuesday, the search in the field had shifted entirely from rescue to retrieval. The dead were being counted in pieces. Dozens of volunteers moved slowly through the one-and-a-half-acre field, carefully looking for human remains and collecting them. Several houses in the area had also suffered damage due to the impact of the blasts. Joshiy, who lives near the field, said …

Death toll climbs in Kattanarpatti fireworks unit explosion; identification difficult

Death toll climbs in Kattanarpatti fireworks unit explosion; identification difficult

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The death toll in the explosion at a firecracker unit near Kattanarpatti has risen to 25, with many bodies charred beyond recognition. Authorities say identification is being done through personal belongings, while the factory owner remains absconding 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 view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Explosion at fireworks unit in Tamil Nadu leaves 18 dead, several critical

Explosion at fireworks unit in Tamil Nadu leaves 18 dead, several critical

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At least 18 people were charred to death, and six others sustained grievous injuries following a massive explosion at a private firecracker manufacturing unit near here, police said on Sunday. The explosion occurred at the ‘Vanaja’ fireworks factory owned by one Muthumanickam, in Kattanarpatti near here. The place is located within the Vachakarapatti police station limits. According to police and fire rescue officials, four of the six injured are in critical condition and are undergoing treatment at the Virudhunagar Government Medical College Hospital. 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 view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

At least 14 workers killed in fireworks accident near Virudhunagar district

At least 14 workers killed in fireworks accident near Virudhunagar district

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Fire and Rescue Services personnel managed to put out the flames after a long struggle as the remnant chemicals and unfinished goods continued to explode at the fireworks unit near Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement At least 14 workers were killed and six others injured at a Vanaja fireworks unit near Virudhunagar district in Tamil Nadu on Sunday (April 19, 2026). Fire and Rescue Services personnel managed to put out the flames after a long struggle as the remnant chemicals and unfinished goods continued to explode at the site. The bodies of the workers were said to be blown off due to the impact of the explosions. Published – April 19, 2026 05:32 pm IST 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 view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Alyssa Healy’s fireworks ended Harmanpreet Kaur & Co’s dream at MCG

Alyssa Healy’s fireworks ended Harmanpreet Kaur & Co’s dream at MCG

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4 min readUpdated: Mar 8, 2026 04:43 PM IST The timing isn’t too auspicious for Indian cricket fans, but it was on this very day in 2020 when the Women in Blue were thrashed in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final. It was one of the landmark days in women’s cricket history as a packed Melbourne Cricket Ground watched the home team outclassing Harmanpreet Kaur’s side by 85 runs. Alyssa Healy was the star of the show with a 39-ball 75 and by a bizarre coincidence the Australian wicket-keeper batter took the field for her country for the last time on the same day six years later – leading her team to victory in a Test match at Perth against the same team. The final was played just days before the world shut down on account of the Covid-19 pandemic, hence it remained in the fans’ consciousness for a long time with no sport for quite some time. FOLLOW LIVE: IND VS NZ T20 WORLD CUP FINAL UPDATES India had come into the title …

Ishan Kishan, SKY Fireworks Powers India’s 7-Wicket Victory Against New Zealand

Ishan Kishan, SKY Fireworks Powers India’s 7-Wicket Victory Against New Zealand

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A solid knock from Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav has helped India to secure a 7-wicket victory against New Zealand on January 23 at Raipur. With this win, the Men in Blues secured a 2-0 lead in the T20I series of the New Zealand tour of India 2026 and will aim to seal it with a win in the third T20I, which will be a Sunday clash. After invited to bat first, New Zealand’s Devon Conway and Tim Seifert opened the innings while Arshdeep Singh opened the bowling attack. The openers gave a decent start, scoring 43 runs for the first two wickets. With Rachin Ravindra giving stability in the lineup, the middle-order batters gave decent additions to the scoreboard. Glenn Phillips and Daryl Mitchell added 19 and 18 runs respectively, while Rachin Ravindra got dismissed by Kuldeep Yadav for 44 runs, and Mark Chapman got dismissed for 10 runs. However, Mitchell Santnter gave some quick runs, adding 47* runs, while Zakary Foulkes added 15* runs, leaving New Zealand to score 208 runs in their …

Kozhikode prepares for New Year Eve with music, dinner and midnight fireworks

Kozhikode prepares for New Year Eve with music, dinner and midnight fireworks

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People throng Kozhikode beach on December 30 ahead of New Year celebrations. | Photo Credit: K. Ragesh Kozhikode has geared up for New Year Eve with an array of events, ranging from high-energy musical nights featuring noted playback singers, midnight fire displays and family-friendly dinner galas. To ensure public safety, city police have intensified patrols on State and national highways. Precautionary measures have been implemented to curb illegal racing and drunken driving, with enhanced CCTV surveillance at major junctions and arterial roads. Visitors gather at Mananchira Square in Kozhikode ahead of New Year celebrations. | Photo Credit: K. Ragesh Entry to Kozhikode beach will be restricted for vehicles after 5 p.m. on Wednesday (December 31), and traffic will be diverted on sections of Kannur Road. However, emergency services, including ambulances and those travelling to the Government Beach Hospital, will be granted access. Leading malls and hotels are preparing for the year’s biggest night with a variety of offerings. Several hospitality venues have planned programmes that blend curated menus with live performances and DJ parties, offering …

Sam Harper’s Fireworks Power Stars to 7-Wicket Victory Against Sixers

Sam Harper’s Fireworks Power Stars to 7-Wicket Victory Against Sixers

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The Wk-batter Sam Harper made a stunning century during Melbourne Stars’ 7-wicket victory against Sydney Sixers in the 11th match of the BBL 2025-26 at Sydney. By this win, Melbourne Stars won their third match in a row and retained their top spot in the BBL 2025-26 points table. After being invited to bat first, Sydney Sixers’ opener Babar Azam got dismissed cheaply for 2 runs while another opener, Daniel Hughes, made a solid knock. With Philippe went back to dig out for 10 runs, Hughes scored 60 runs off 42 deliveries before being dismissed by Tom Curran. With Henriques and Silk contributing little runs in the middle order, the batting line-up collapsed with back-to-back dismissals for single-digit runs. SAM HARPER HAS A BIG BASH CENTURY! #BBL15 pic.twitter.com/58W0aPyMu2 — KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 26, 2025 By the end of 20 overs, Sydney Sixers went on to score only 144 runs, with Tom Curran and Peter Siddle bagging three wickets each and Stoinis ending his spell with 2 wickets. In the pursuit of chasing …