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'Thrissur Pooram' row: Union minister Suresh Gopi challenges Kerala govt to initiate CBI probe

Gopi's statement assumed more significance as he had won the Lok Sabha election in Thrissur as BJP candidate and the row over disruption caused to the 'pooram' just ahead of the LS poll was said to have helped the BJP.

28 October 2024, 16:37 IST

'Thrissur Pooram' row: Union minister Suresh Gopi challenges Kerala govt to initiate CBI probe

'Thrissur Pooram' row: Union minister Suresh Gopi challenges Kerala govt to initiate CBI probe

'Thrissur Pooram' row: Union minister Suresh Gopi challenges Kerala govt to initiate CBI probe

28 October 2024, 16:37 IST

Row over 'Thrissur Pooram' fireworks refuses to die down

Row over disruption of the fireworks of Thrissur Pooram owing to excess police regulations just ahead of the Lok Sabha elections was considered to have helped BJP win at Thrissur with Hindu vote consolidation.

27 October 2024, 14:56 IST

Row over 'Thrissur Pooram' fireworks refuses to die down

Row over 'Thrissur Pooram' fireworks refuses to die down

Row over 'Thrissur Pooram' fireworks refuses to die down

27 October 2024, 14:56 IST

Kerala Devaswom Minister calls Centre's new fireworks rules 'irrational', sends letter to Piyush Goyal

Stating that fireworks are part of ritualistic practices in the state and a major attraction of religious festivals, Vasavan said it cannot be displayed if the union government's order is implemented. This would cause mental distress for the believers, the minister pointed out in the letter.

23 October 2024, 11:09 IST

Kerala Devaswom Minister calls Centre's new fireworks rules 'irrational', sends letter to Piyush Goyal

Kerala Devaswom Minister calls Centre's new fireworks rules 'irrational', sends letter to Piyush Goyal

Kerala Devaswom Minister calls Centre's new fireworks rules 'irrational', sends letter to Piyush Goyal

23 October 2024, 11:09 IST

Tamil Nadu forms special teams to inspect fireworks manufacturing units in wake of Sivakasi factory explosions

The fireworks industry in Sivakasi, which is valued at Rs 6,000 crores, is often accused of throwing safety rules to the wind resulting in loss of lives.

15 May 2024, 14:31 IST

Tamil Nadu forms special teams to inspect fireworks manufacturing units in wake of Sivakasi factory explosions

Tamil Nadu forms special teams to inspect fireworks manufacturing units in wake of Sivakasi factory explosions

Tamil Nadu forms special teams to inspect fireworks manufacturing units in wake of Sivakasi factory explosions

15 May 2024, 14:31 IST

China's fireworks ban sparks fiery debate ahead of Lunar New Year

Chinese lawmakers said air pollution prevention laws and fire safety regulations have led to "differences in understanding" of the ban on fireworks, which was never absolute.

29 December 2023, 09:41 IST

China's fireworks ban sparks fiery debate ahead of Lunar New Year

China's fireworks ban sparks fiery debate ahead of Lunar New Year

China's fireworks ban sparks fiery debate ahead of Lunar New Year

29 December 2023, 09:41 IST

No fireworks display in Delhi, Mumbai during World Cup matches due to worsening air pollution

Delhi has only one match left to host, the Bangladesh-Sri Lanka game on November 6, while Mumbai are scheduled to host two more league games, on November 2 and November 7, and the semifinal on November 15.

01 November 2023, 06:11 IST

No fireworks display in Delhi, Mumbai during World Cup matches due to worsening air pollution

No fireworks display in Delhi, Mumbai during World Cup matches due to worsening air pollution

No fireworks display in Delhi, Mumbai during World Cup matches due to worsening air pollution

01 November 2023, 06:11 IST

Darkness and light in Tamil Nadu's Sivakasi

Millions of workers risk their lives and endure extreme hardships to produce fireworks

03 July 2022, 04:16 IST

Darkness and light in Tamil Nadu's Sivakasi

Darkness and light in Tamil Nadu's Sivakasi

Darkness and light in Tamil Nadu's Sivakasi

03 July 2022, 04:16 IST

New Year's Eve fireworks kill men in Germany, Austria

The sale of fireworks for personal use was banned in Germany this year due to the coronavirus pandemic

01 January 2022, 13:40 IST

New Year's Eve fireworks kill men in Germany, Austria

New Year's Eve fireworks kill men in Germany, Austria

New Year's Eve fireworks kill men in Germany, Austria

01 January 2022, 13:40 IST

Diwali 2021: You can't burst firecrackers in these states

Here we take a look at the states that have prohibited the usage of firecrackers to control air pollution.

01 November 2021, 05:39 IST

Diwali 2021: You can't burst firecrackers in these states

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Diwali 2021: You can't burst firecrackers in these states

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Diwali 2021: You can't burst firecrackers in these states

01 November 2021, 05:39 IST

Shops gear up for a green Deepavali

Karnataka govt hasn’t issued guidelines about the sale and use of firecrackers yet but shops are prepared for the last-minute rush

28 October 2021, 19:54 IST

Shops gear up for a green Deepavali

Shops gear up for a green Deepavali

Shops gear up for a green Deepavali

28 October 2021, 19:54 IST