Over 700 held for bursting prohibited sound crackers in Kolkata

Last Updated: Sunday, November 3, 2013, 14:20

Over 700 people were arrested from various parts of the city on Kali Puja night for bursting prohibited sound crackers and indulging in unruly behaviour.

UP pollution control body to act tough Diwali

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 13:03

The Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board on Wednesday announced it would strictly enforce the Supreme Court ban on bursting fire crackers on Diwali after 10 pm and would penalise offenders with a fine and imprisonment.

Say no to crackers this Diwali for a cause

Last Updated: Monday, October 21, 2013, 20:38

DLF Place Saket, one of the popular shopping destinations in the capital, has come up with their CSR campaign “Say No to Crackers” this Diwali.

Three killed in fire-cracker unit explosion in Andhra Pradesh

Last Updated: Sunday, December 30, 2012, 21:49

Two women and a child were charred and four other labourers seriously injured when a consignment of fire-crackers to be used in New Year celebrations exploded at a manufacturing unit in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh.

India celebrates Diwali with lights and crackers

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 09:21

Diwali was on Tuesday celebrated with joy and gaiety across India.

Nitish, Lalu crackers missing this Diwali

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 14:31

Bollywood stars have replaced Bihar`s politicians in the firecracker market in the state this Diwali.

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.

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.