Andhra Pradesh cabinet meeting concludes without acrimony

Last Updated: Friday, September 20, 2013, 19:29

A meeting of the Andhra Pradesh council of ministers which was held here on Friday after a gap of two months, ended without any fireworks, contrary to expectations.

Opening ceremony of Chinese National Games economized

Last Updated: Sunday, September 1, 2013, 18:40

The opening ceremony of China`s National Games has reportedly been showcased in a more economical style than previous ceremonies by staging it in the daytime for the first time in 26 years, in a move to save on lighting and fireworks.

Japan fireworks festival blast claims first death

Last Updated: Saturday, August 17, 2013, 17:11

A 44-year-old woman who suffered severe burns in an explosion at a fireworks festival in western Japan two days ago became the first person to die from the accident on Saturday, police said.

Forty Japanese injured by blast at fireworks show: Report

Last Updated: Thursday, August 15, 2013, 20:16

At least 40 people were injured Thursday evening by an explosion probably caused by a gas cylinder just before a fireworks display in Japan`s Kyoto prefecture, reports said.

Fireworks mishap in California leaves 28 injured

Last Updated: Friday, July 5, 2013, 18:07

A malfunction at a fireworks display in California to celebrate American independence day sent exploding shells showering into a crowd of several thousand, injuring 28 people, police said.

Fireworks mishap in California leaves 28 injured

Last Updated: Friday, July 5, 2013, 17:54

A malfunction at a fireworks display in California to celebrate American independence day sent exploding shells showering into a crowd of several thousand, injuring 28 people, police said.