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Business Standard
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
3 die in explosion at fireworks unit in Tamil Nadu; CM offers condolences
The incident occurred on Monday at around 3.50 pm in a privately owned firecracker factory located in Narayanapuram village in Sivakasi area of Virudhunagar ANI Three workers died while three others sustained injuries in an explosion at a fireworks manufacturing factory located in Sivakasi area of Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar district. The incident occurred on Monday at around 3.50 pm in a privately owned firecracker factory located in Narayanapuram village in Sivakasi area of Virudhunagar. Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed deep shock and grief over the incident and extended his condolences to the bereaved families. An official statement from Chief Minister Stalin reads, "I was deeply shocked and saddened to hear the tragic news of a fatal explosion that occurred today (21.07.2025) at around 3:50 PM in a privately owned firecracker factory located in Narayanapuram village, Sivakasi Taluk, Virudhunagar District." "In this unexpected incident, Karthik (aged 23), son of Thangraj from Muthuramalingam Colony, Keelathiruthangal, and two others lost their lives on the spot. Furthermore, I have ordered special medical treatment for the following three individuals who sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment at Sivakasi Government Hospital," the statement added. The Chief Minister announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakhs for each of the kin of the deceased in the incident from the Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund. A financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh would be provided to seriously injured individuals, while individuals with minor injury would receive help of Rs 50,000. "Along with conveying my heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the bereaved families and relatives of the deceased, I have also ordered the following financial assistance from the Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund Rs 4 lakh each to the families of the deceased, Rs 1 lakh to those who are seriously injured and undergoing treatment in the hospital, Rs 50,000 each to those with minor injuries receiving treatment," Chief Minister Stalin said. Speaking to ANI, Thangaraj, who lost his son in the incident, said, "In the explosion, my son lost his life, and my wife is undergoing treatment at the government hospital in Sivakasi with 60 per cent burn injuries. All the three people who died in the incident are my relatives. It is very sad. The government must take appropriate action regarding this." Nagalakshmi, who was injured in the blast, said, "While we were working, an unexpected accident occurred. There were loud noises during the incident and we panicked and ran away. We request the government to provide us with proper medical facilities. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Economic Times
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
Tamil Nadu: Three killed in explosion at fireworks unit in Sivakasi; CM Stalin expresses condolences
Tamil Nadu: 3 killed in explosion at fireworks unit in Sivakasi. Synopsis A blast occurred at a fireworks factory in Sivakasi, Virudhunagar district. The incident took place in Narayanapuram village. Three workers died, and three others were injured. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin expressed grief and announced compensation. Families of the deceased will receive Rs 4 lakhs. Injured individuals will get Rs 1 lakh or Rs 50,000 based on the severity. Three workers died while three others sustained injuries in an explosion at a fireworks manufacturing factory located in Sivakasi area of Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar district. ADVERTISEMENT The incident occurred on Monday at around 3.50 pm in a privately owned firecracker factory located in Narayanapuram village in Sivakasi area of Virudhunagar. Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed deep shock and grief over the incident and extended his condolences to the bereaved families. An official statement from Chief Minister Stalin reads, "I was deeply shocked and saddened to hear the tragic news of a fatal explosion that occurred today (21.07.2025) at around 3:50 PM in a privately owned firecracker factory located in Narayanapuram village, Sivakasi Taluk, Virudhunagar District." "In this unexpected incident, Karthik (aged 23), son of Thangraj from Muthuramalingam Colony, Keelathiruthangal, and two others lost their lives on the spot. Furthermore, I have ordered special medical treatment for the following three individuals who sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment at Sivakasi Government Hospital," the statement added. The Chief Minister announced an ex-gratia of four lakhs for each of the kin of the deceased in the incident from the Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund. A financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh would be provided to seriously injured individuals, while individuals with minor injury would receive help of Rs 50,000. ADVERTISEMENT "Along with conveying my heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the bereaved families and relatives of the deceased, I have also ordered the following financial assistance from the Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund Rs 4 lakh each to the families of the deceased, Rs 1 lakh to those who are seriously injured and undergoing treatment in the hospital, Rs 50,000 each to those with minor injuries receiving treatment," Chief Minister Stalin said. Speaking to ANI, Thangaraj, who lost his son in the incident, said, "In the explosion, my son lost his life, and my wife is undergoing treatment at the government hospital in Sivakasi with 60 per cent burn injuries. All the three people who died in the incident are my relatives. It is very sad. The government must take appropriate action regarding this." ADVERTISEMENT Nagalakshmi, who was injured in the blast, said, "While we were working, an unexpected accident occurred. There were loud noises during the incident and we panicked and ran away. We request the government to provide us with proper medical facilities." (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) (Catch all the Business News, Breaking News, Budget 2025 Events and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online. NEXT STORY
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Tamil Nadu: Three killed in explosion at fireworks unit in Sivakasi; CM Stalin expresses condolences
Three workers died while three others sustained injuries in an explosion at a fireworks manufacturing factory located in Sivakasi area of Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar district. The incident occurred on Monday at around 3.50 pm in a privately owned firecracker factory located in Narayanapuram village in Sivakasi area of Virudhunagar. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Cybersecurity Public Policy Data Analytics Healthcare Data Science Product Management MCA Others Management Finance Data Science Degree Leadership Technology CXO MBA Operations Management Digital Marketing healthcare Artificial Intelligence Project Management others PGDM Design Thinking Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months MIT xPRO CERT-MIT xPRO PGC in Cybersecurity Starts on undefined Get Details Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed deep shock and grief over the incident and extended his condolences to the bereaved families. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like War Thunder - Register now for free and play against over 75 Million real Players War Thunder Play Now Undo An official statement from Chief Minister Stalin reads, "I was deeply shocked and saddened to hear the tragic news of a fatal explosion that occurred today (21.07.2025) at around 3:50 PM in a privately owned firecracker factory located in Narayanapuram village, Sivakasi Taluk, Virudhunagar District." "In this unexpected incident, Karthik (aged 23), son of Thangraj from Muthuramalingam Colony, Keelathiruthangal, and two others lost their lives on the spot. Furthermore, I have ordered special medical treatment for the following three individuals who sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment at Sivakasi Government Hospital," the statement added. Live Events The Chief Minister announced an ex-gratia of four lakhs for each of the kin of the deceased in the incident from the Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund . A financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh would be provided to seriously injured individuals, while individuals with minor injury would receive help of Rs 50,000. "Along with conveying my heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the bereaved families and relatives of the deceased, I have also ordered the following financial assistance from the Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund Rs 4 lakh each to the families of the deceased, Rs 1 lakh to those who are seriously injured and undergoing treatment in the hospital, Rs 50,000 each to those with minor injuries receiving treatment," Chief Minister Stalin said. Speaking to ANI, Thangaraj, who lost his son in the incident, said, "In the explosion, my son lost his life, and my wife is undergoing treatment at the government hospital in Sivakasi with 60 per cent burn injuries. All the three people who died in the incident are my relatives. It is very sad. The government must take appropriate action regarding this." Nagalakshmi, who was injured in the blast, said, "While we were working, an unexpected accident occurred. There were loud noises during the incident and we panicked and ran away. We request the government to provide us with proper medical facilities."
The Hindu
16-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
T.N. govt announces relief for Tamil families evicted from ‘Madrasi Camp' in Delhi
The Tamil Nadu government has decided to grant a one-time financial aid of ₹8,000 each to support the livelihoods of 370 families who have lost their habitations in the 'Madrasi Camp' in New Delhi. On the directions of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, the Tamil Nadu government has also decided to provide a relief hamper to each of the 370 affected Tamil families in the national capital, an official release said on Monday. The State government has earmarked a sum of Rs. 50 lakh from the Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund in this regard that has been treated as a special case, it said. Recently Mr. Stalin had written to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to extend support to the displaced Tamil families, whose unauthorized habitations in the 'Madrasi Camp' were demolished.
United News of India
15-06-2025
- United News of India
Woman killed in cracker unit blast, Stalin announces solatium
Chennai, June 15 (UNI) A 37-year-old woman worker was killed in a blast at a private cracker manufacturing unit at Periyakumatty village in Bhuvanagiri Taluk in Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu on Sunday. Police sources said the deceased woman was identified as Lathakumari. Police and fire service personnel, rushed to the spot, removed her body from the debris and shifted to government hospital for post mortem. Meanwhile, in a statement, Chief Minister M K Stalin expressed deep anguish and grief over the death of the woman worker and announced an assistance of Rs four lakh from the Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund. He also offered his deepest condolences to the bereaved family members. UNI GV
