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Some videos of the incident surfaced on social media showing the fire with intermittent explosions taking place at the site and people running to save themselves

8 people killed in firecracker unit blast in Tamil Nadu, CM Stalin announces relief

The sudden explosion that occurred in the firecracker manufacturing godown in Pazhayapettai in the district left many injured.

Delhi saw 30% drop in incidents of firecracker bursting this Diwali as against last year: Gopal Rai

The air quality index (AQI) stood at 323 on Tuesday (the day after Diwali) as compared to 462 last year, Gopal Rai said.

Diwali bust: 13,700 kg crackers seized, 75 cases registered in Delhi this October, data shows

Different units of the city police carried out raids in several parts of the national capital against the sale, storage and supply of illegal firecrackers.

In Pics | What are green crackers? Are these really pollution-free? All you need to know

Green crackers are eco-friendly and made of less polluting raw materials. Their chemical composition helps them suppress dust when burnt.

SC refuses urgent hearing on plea against firecracker ban in Delhi

A bench of Chief Justice U U Lalit and Justice Bela M Trivedi asked the lawyer, who mentioned the matter seeking urgent hearing, to approach the Delhi High Court.

In Pics | Delhi govt's ban on firecrackers: Everything you need to know

The state government has extended a complete ban on the production, sale and use of all types of firecrackers in the national capital until January 1. Here is everything you need to know about the government's move.

Only green crackers for Deepavali, says Tamil Nadu govt

The government also urged the citizens to avoid bursting of joined (serial) fire crackers "which create huge noise pollution.”

SC says firecracker ban not against any community

Under the guise of enjoyment you (manufacturers) cannot play with lives of citizens. We are not against particular community. We want to send strong message that we are here for the protection of fundamental rights of citizens, the bench said.

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin urges CMs of 4 states to reconsider blanket ban on firecrackers sale

Stating that the blanket ban is ''not reasonable'', the Chief Minister said the sale of crackers falling within the norms set by the Supreme Court and the National Green Tribunal may be permitted in their respective states.

HC to hear on October 22 plea against complete ban on sale, use of firecracker by Delhi govt

Delhi government counsel Santosh Kumar Tripathi said the issue was coming up for hearing before the Supreme Court.

NGT bans sale, use of firecrackers in NCR on November 9-30

A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel clarified that the direction will apply to all cities and towns in the country where the average of ambient air quality during November (as per available data of last year) fell under the 'poor' and above categories.

Diwali 2020: Sale, use of firecrackers banned in these states

The ban on use and sale of firecrackers has been imposed in view of pollution concerns and COVID-19 outbreak, which leads to respiratory distress in patients.

NGT widens ambit of firecracker pollution cases beyond NCR, notices to 18 states, UTs

A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel noted that it has already issued notice to Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh and the state governments of Odisha and Rajasthan have already issued a notification prohibiting the sale and use of firecrackers.

Firecracker sale ban: CAIT asks govt to compensate losses

Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) said that about Rs 500 crore worth of stocks are held with traders here.

Right-wing organisation in Goa demands ban on Chinese crackers

The right-wing Hindu organisation submitted a memorandum to the North Goa District Collector's office on Friday, seeking to ban the crackers manufactured in China, which will hit the markets before and during Diwali

Traders move Supreme Court for modification of order banning sale of crackers

The traders told the apex court that their licences were revived in pursuance of the apex court's order passed in September 12 and they procured firecrackers for sale during Diwali.

400 temporary, 150 permanent firecracker licenses to be canceled

The police will also issue advertisements announcing the cancellation of licenses, said a senior police officer.

Light up: The business of fireworks

The Chinese discovered gunpowder sometime in the 10th century and soon also developed the first fireworks—bamboo sticks filled with gunpowder. They used these in festivities and also to scare enemies.