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New Indian Express
01-07-2025
- New Indian Express
CM Revanth Reddy announces Rs one crore ex gratia for kin of deceased in pharma plant blast
HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday annouced a compensation of Rs 1 crore for kin of the deceased, Rs 10 Lakh for seriously injuried and Rs 5 Lakh for injured in the Sigachi Chemical Industry explosion at Pashamylaram. Earlier he had annouced a immediate relief of Rs 1 lakh for kin of the deceased and Rs 50000 for injured while directing officials to submit a detailed report on the incident. On Tuesday, the Chief Minister along with Ministers Damodar Rajanarasimha, D Sridhar Babu, Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and G Vivek Venkatswamy visited the Pashamylaram Industrial Estate and inspected the explosion site at Sigachi Chemicals. During his visit, at factory premises, he held a review meeting with the officials and representatives of the company and enquired the causes and reasons for the accident. He asked the Director of Factories whether they have undertaken periodic inspections in the factory and found out any deficiencies and reported to the company to address the deficiencies? He instructed the officials to collect opinions of experts on the reasons for the occurrence of the accident. "Don't come to conclusion with general opinions and assumptions. I need specific reasons for this accident", he stated firmly. After inspecting the accident site, the Chief Minister visited the hospital at Patancheru.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Time of India
Telangana Factory Blast: Eyewitnesses share horror stories of workers being flung 100 meters in air
Telangana Factory Blast: How it happened? Live Events PM, Ministers mourn deaths and promise aid (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A powerful blast at Sigachi Industries Ltd 's chemical unit in Telangana's Pashamylaram industrial estate killed at least 35 people on Monday. Many more remain missing. Workers were flung through the air as fire spread and parts of the plant collapsed within at the site said the force was brutal. Some described bodies being thrown far away. 'Workers were tossed into the air and thrown several metres away,' they told South First. Most victims were migrant labourers from Odisha, Uttar Pradesh and other Monday, Telangana health minister Damodar Rajanarasimha confirmed about 90 workers were inside when the blast struck, as reported by PTI. Quoting survivors, he said, 'The explosion blew up the industrial shed completely and the force of the blast was so intense that some of the workers were thrown up in the air and they fell down about 100 metres away.'Patancheru MLA Mahipal Reddy stood at the scene and directly blamed the company. 'The company is running without any safety precautions. Many people have been injured and have died,' he told reporters. He also claimed the firm may be hiding the real death blast hit at around 9.20 am inside a drying unit. Sigachi Industries said in a statement, 'The incident happened at approximately 9.20 am in the vicinity of our Hyderabad plant located at Pashamylaram, Phase-1.'Director General of State Disaster Response and Fire Services Y Nagi Reddy explained, 'As per industrial experts, the incident happened during the air handling/drying of Microcrystalline cellulose. We are currently unsure of the number of people under the debris.' He added later, 'Today, at around 9.48 am, there was a blast in the drying unit at Sigachi Pharma Company. The explosion led to a fire. A total of 12 people have died and 35 are injured in the incident.'The company announced a complete production halt at the Hyderabad unit for 90 days for repairs. 'In addition to the human losses, the incident also caused damage to certain ancillary equipment and civil structures within the facility,' Sigachi said in its stock exchange filing. 'While the exact number of injured is currently being confirmed, the well-being of our personnel remains our foremost priority.'This unit produces about 6,000 metric tonnes of MCC every year — nearly a third of the company's the blast, thick smoke spread across the area. Many locals complained of breathing problems. Authorities began evacuating residents as a precaution while rescue teams searched for trapped Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the loss. He announced Rs 2 lakh for the families of those killed and Rs 50,000 for the injured. Union Minister and Telangana BJP chief G Kishan Reddy said, 'NDRF, Police and other agencies are engaged in relief financial assistance of Rs 2 lakhs each will be given to families of the deceased persons and Rs 50,000 to the injured.'He added, 'The BJP never does politics on such issues. We will fully cooperate in relief state government should take all steps to prevent such accidents.'Union Home Minister Amit Shah posted on X, 'Saddened by the tragic accident in a chemical factory in Sangareddy , Telangana. The NDRF team rushed to the spot immediately and is continuing the rescue operation along with the local administration.' He added, 'My heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. Praying for the swift recovery of those injured.'This tragedy is not isolated. In the past 30 months, Telangana has seen at least 10 major blasts in industrial areas like Pashamylaram and Patancheru. Poor maintenance and shortage of skilled operators are December, this very Sigachi plant cleared a safety check by the factories department. But after Monday's blast, it has been shut down indefinitely. Investigators say no highly flammable solvents were found near the dryers. B Raja Gopal, Director of Factories, told TOI, 'Our preliminary findings suggest that the explosion was due to pressure accumulation in air handling in the dryer. The equipment may have experienced blockages from materials, resulting in heavy pressure build up. This might have triggered a blast.'HYDRAA Commissioner A V Ranganath added, 'The intense heat built up in the container led to the blast which impacted an area up to 50 metres.'As rescue teams sift through debris, families of workers wait for news. This blast has again exposed the risks workers face every day in Telangana's industrial hubs. Many now ask if anything will really change.
Hindustan Times
01-07-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
‘Workers hurled 100 metres away': Eyewitnesses recall Telangana factory explosion horror
Eyewitnesses at the pharmaceutical unit in Telangana's Pashamylaram industrial estate, located in Sangareddy district, recounted the terrifying moments of the massive explosion that has so far claimed at least 42 lives, with more bodies being recovered during ongoing rescue efforts. The explosion at a Telangana pharmaceutical plant on Monday, June 30, 2025, led to the collapse of the unit and quickly spread fire to nearby buildings on-site.(PTI) Describing the aftermath to the media, eyewitnesses said the blast's impact was so powerful that 'workers were tossed into the air and thrown several metres away.' Reports indicate that several workers were close to the reactor when it exploded. According to South First, many of those employed at the facility were migrant labourers from Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and other states. Workers flung, fell 100 metres away On Monday, Telangana health minister Damodar Rajanarasimha told reporters that about 90 employees were present at the time of the blast, according to news agency PTI. Quoting workers, he said, 'The explosion blew up the industrial shed completely and the force of the blast was so intense that some of the workers were thrown up in the air and they fell down about 100 metres away.' Patancheru MLA Mahipal Reddy, speaking at the scene, accused the company of neglecting safety protocols. 'The company is running without any safety precautions. Many people have been injured and have died,' he stated, also alleging that the management was withholding the actual casualty figures. What went wrong? The explosion at the Telangana pharmaceutical facility caused the manufacturing unit to collapse, with flames rapidly engulfing nearby buildings within the factory compound. On Monday, Y Nagi Reddy, Director General of the Telangana State Disaster Response and Fire Services, said rescue teams were uncertain about how many individuals remained trapped beneath the rubble. He said, 'As per industrial experts, the incident happened during the air handling/drying of Microcrystalline cellulose. We are currently unsure of the number of people under the debris.' The blast occurred around 9.20 am on Monday at the production unit of Sigachi Industries Ltd, a prominent producer of microcrystalline cellulose (MCC), as well as pharmaceutical excipients, food ingredients, and cosmetic products. In a statement, the company confirmed: 'The incident happened at approximately 9.20 am in the vicinity of our Hyderabad plant located at Pashamylaram, Phase-1.' Later in the day, Sigachi Industries informed the stock exchange that production at the Hyderabad facility would be suspended for 90 days to allow for repairs and restoration. 'In addition to the human losses, the incident also caused damage to certain ancillary equipment and civil structures within the facility,' the filing noted. The company added, 'While the exact number of injured is currently being confirmed, the well-being of our personnel remains our foremost priority.' Sigachi Industries operates three MCC manufacturing units, with the Hyderabad plant – where the explosion took place – contributing 6,000 MTPA out of the company's total 21,700 MTPA capacity. The remaining output comes from two other facilities in Gujarat. The blast has caused widespread panic among local communities and workers, as thick smoke spread across the area, triggering breathing difficulties. Authorities have begun evacuating nearby residents as a safety precaution.
Scroll.in
01-07-2025
- Business
- Scroll.in
Telangana: Toll in chemical factory blast rises to 34
The toll in the chemical factory blast near Hyderabad in Telangana rose to 34 on Tuesday, a police official told PTI. The explosion, which occurred on Monday at a drying unit of the Sigachi Industries' plant in the Pashamylaram industrial area, triggered a fire. Due to this, part of the building collapsed and workers were trapped under the debris. 'As many as 31 bodies have been extricated from the debris,' Sangareddy Superintendent of Police Paritosh Pankaj told PTI. Three others died at a hospital during treatment, he added. Around 90 employees were in the factory at the time of the blast, Telangana Health Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha was quoted as saying by the Hindustan Times. Rescue operations by the National Disaster Response Force, Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency and Telangana Fire Disaster Response teams continued on Tuesday, the newspaper reported. Sigachi Industries had said that production at its Hyderabad plant would be paused for around 90 days to restore affected equipment and structures, PTI reported. On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex gratia amount of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund for the families of those who died. Those who suffered injuries will be given Rs 50,000 each, he said. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy had told officials to ensure that the injured persons receive appropriate medical treatment and said the government was committed to supporting the affected families. Sigachi Industries specialises in pharma excipients, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and food ingredients. Following the blast, the company's stock on the Bombay Stock Exchange fell sharply by over 9%, trading at Rs 47.89 by 1 pm.
Hans India
31-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Rajanarasimha calls for legal action against those selling fake seeds
Mahabubnagar: In a strong message to protect farmers, District In-charge Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha has directed officials to take strict action against the sale of spurious seeds in Mahabubnagar and Narayanpet districts. During a high-level review meeting at the Collectorate on Friday, the Minister, along with district minister Jupally Krishna Rao, called for the immediate registration of cases and legal action against those selling fake seeds, warning that no negligence will be tolerated. The review focused on key issues like agricultural plans for the upcoming season, the availability of seeds and fertilizers, paddy procurement, Indiramma housing scheme, seasonal diseases, and progress under government initiatives. Highlighting the government's commitment to farmers, Jupally instructed Collectors to recover pending dues from rice millers, which include Rs 53 crore in Narayanpet district alone. He also reminded officials that the government is offering a bonus for paddy farmers—a first in the state—and said the credit must go to the present administration. Rajanarasimha also directed officials to speed up the construction of Indiramma houses and resolve land issues through the Bhu Bharati portal. He promised to bring the MLAs' request for Indiramma housing list approvals before Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. On the healthcare front, the Minister ordered early preparations for seasonal diseases like dengue and assured that Mahabubnagar Hospital will soon get an MRI machine, CT scan facilities, a Regional Cancer Centre, and an Organ Retrieval Centre. Fogging operations and public health campaigns will be intensified, particularly in vulnerable areas.
