Don`t worsen smog with crackers, appeal Delhiites

Last Updated: Thursday, November 8, 2012, 18:57

As Diwali approaches, Delhi`s residents have reason to dread about.

Fresh fire at Sivakasi, deaths reported

Last Updated: Friday, September 28, 2012, 12:07

At least three people are reported to have died in a fresh fire incident at Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu.

Sivakasi blaze: Owner of firecracker unit held

Last Updated: Sunday, September 9, 2012, 20:57

The owner of a Sivakasi cracker manufacturing unit where a fire on September 5 claimed 39 lives was arrested on Sunday on culpable homicide not amounting to murder and other charges from Samayanallur in this district.

Sivakasi fire: 12 arrested, officials begin blame-game

Last Updated: Thursday, September 6, 2012, 09:00

Twelve persons were arrested on Thursday in connection with the gruesome tragedy at a fireworks manufacturing unit near Sivakasi.

Major fire at Sivakasi cracker unit leaves scores dead

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 5, 2012, 14:27

54 persons were charred to death and 50 others injured on Wednesday when a devastating blaze swept through a cracker factory complex at Mudhalipatti.

One injured as security guard opens fire

Last Updated: Thursday, April 26, 2012, 13:25

One person was critically injured when the security guard of a marriage hall opened fire on protesting villagers whose entire standing crop was burnt due to a cracker burst at the wedding.

Three killed in explosion while making fire cracke

Last Updated: Monday, April 23, 2012, 16:24

Three persons including two children were killed and as many injured Monday in an explosion while making fire crackers in Auladganj village in Sandi area.