Fireworks shop explosion in China kills 12 people in second such blast in daysA massive explosion at a fireworks shop in Xiangyang, Hubei province, left 12 individuals dead. This disaster comes on the heels of a simil...
18 Feb, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
Watch: China’s ‘fireworks capital’ Liuyang puts on a massive sci-fi-like drone show with nearly 16,000 lights in the skyChina drone and firework show: China set a new world record as nearly 16,000 drones illuminated the skies over Liuyang, Hunan Province, in ...
20 Oct, 2025, 12.54 PM IST
4th of July celebrations may be disrupted from next year. Courtesy Trump & ChinaAmerica relies on China for its Fourth of July fireworks. Tariffs imposed by President Trump are causing concern. These tariffs could incre...
02 Jul, 2025, 03.40 PM IST
Government sounds 'alert' on illegal import of crackersThe Central Board of Excise and Customs' (CBEC) recent order to chiefs of customs zones across the country comes ahead of Diwali on October...
11 Oct, 2017, 02.58 PM IST
Sivakasi cluster in Tamil Nadu to protest against levy of a flat 28% GSTThe industry, particularly small manufacturers, fears the tax reform will decimate the business even as Indian firecracker makers face comp...
29 Jun, 2017, 10.22 AM IST
Issue guidelines, create awareness on crackers: NGT to statesThe direction came on a PIL by three Delhi residents which claimed that over 6.2 lakh deaths occur each year in the country due to the extr...
20 Nov, 2016, 12.52 PM IST
Fireworks hub loses 35 per cent of market share to Chinese imports, defuse Sivakasi cracker businessAround 2,000 containers of Chinese crackers worth Rs 1,500 crore are said to be operating in the Rs 4,000-crore Indian market.
25 Oct, 2016, 10.27 AM IST
Centre expects private sector to invest in mega projects: Nirmala SitharamanThe Centre said the private industries need to invest in mega projects and they will be provided with all necessary supports from the gover...
19 Feb, 2016, 07.18 PM IST
Domestic firecracker industry facing loss of Rs 1,000 crore: SurveyAcute labour shortage to the tune of about 20 per cent was another significant issue being faced by the firecracker industry in Sivakasi.
08 Nov, 2015, 03.30 PM IST
Not given any clearances on imports of Chinese crackers: GovernmentThe Centre has not given any clearances for imports of Chinese crackers and asked all states to take action against any illegal shipments
12 Sep, 2015, 01.30 PM IST
Fireworks manufacturers wary of influx of Chinese crackersWith less than 10 days to go for Diwali, TN fireworks manufacturers are gearing up for festival with new varieties of crackers to compete a...
13 Oct, 2014, 12.33 PM IST
Government digs out old rule to ban China crackersThe possession and sale of fireworks of foreign origin are illegal and punishable under law, the Department of Industrial Policy and Promot...
01 Oct, 2014, 07.06 AM IST
Madras High Court orders notice to officials on issue of Chinese crackersAdmitting a petition filed by one K.Chitrai Jothi, a Division Bench of Justice M Jaichandran and Justice R.Mahadevan ordered notice issuanc...
24 Sep, 2014, 09.11 PM IST
Smuggled Chinese fireworks may impact Sivakasi product sales"The wholesale merchants in the north may prefer branded Indian fireworks and substitute the rest of demand with Chinese fireworks,"
26 Aug, 2014, 11.56 AM IST
Sivakasi manufacturers worried over smuggled Chinese fireworksAMSG Ashokan of 'We Two' brand estimates that roughly 500 containers full of Chinese fireworks may be smuggled in for diwali this year, ess...
26 Aug, 2014, 09.57 AM IST
Jayalalithaa asks PM to withdraw explosive license feeChief Minister Jayalalithaa today demanded that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh immediately withdraw User Fees Notice (Explosives) .
12 Apr, 2014, 04.07 PM IST
- Chinese threat looms large over Sivakasi
As the nation readies itself for Diwali, fireworks manufacturers at the dry and dusty town of Sivakasi, face a question that's not too diff...
14 Oct, 2009, 08.17 PM IST