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September 6, 2012 11:28 AM

TN fire cracker factory blaze: Death toll mounts to 38

The death toll in yesterday's accident in a fire cracker factory in Muthalaipatti near Sivakasi in Virudhunagar district in Tamil Nadu has gone upto thirty eight. Six persons including the foreman of the factory Udayakumar and contractor Pal Pandi have been arrested by local police for violatin...

September 6, 2012 9:17 AM

At least 38 killed, over 50 injured in fire cracker factory blaze in TN

In Tamil Nadu, 38 people were killed in a fire accident in a cracker factory at Muthalaipatti near Sivakasi in Virudhunagar district. More than 50 persons injured in the yesterday's mishap. The injured have been admitted to various hospitals in Virudunagar, Sattur, Madurai and Sivakasi. AIR cor...

September 5, 2012 9:26 PM

Pirates hijack ship with 23 Indian sailors aboard near Nigeria

An oil tanker with 23 Indian sailors aboard was today hijacked by pirates off the shores of Nigeria. This is the third such attack in over two weeks in the Gulf of Guinea. International Maritime Bureau (IMB) officials said, the Singapore-owned vessel, MT Abu Dhabi Star, which was carrying fuel, was ...

September 5, 2012 9:10 PM

Sivakasi fire: 54 feared killed; PM announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia

Fifty four persons were feared killed on Wednesday in a fire accident in a cracker factory in Muthalaipatti near Sivakasi in Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu. Over 50 persons have been injured in the incident.Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh announced an ex-gratia payment of two lakh rupees to ...

September 5, 2012 9:06 PM

Sivakasi fire: 54 feared killed; PM announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia

Fifty four persons were feared killed on Wednesday in a fire accident in a cracker factory in Muthalaipatti near Sivakasi in Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu. Over 50 persons have been injured in the incident.Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh announced an ex-gratia payment of two lakh rupees to ...

September 5, 2012 8:31 PM

Pirates hijack ship with 23 Indian sailors aboard near Nigeria

Pirates have hijacked a Singapore-owned oil tanker off the coast of Nigeria. A navy spokesman said, it was not clear where the vessel had been taken. He said efforts are made to locate and rescue the vessel, Abu Dhabi Star.The International Maritime Bureau told the AFP news agency that 23 crew membe...

September 5, 2012 8:31 PM

Pirates hijacks Singapore-owned oil tanker near Nigeria

Pirates have hijacked a Singapore-owned oil tanker off the coast of Nigeria. A navy spokesman said, it was not clear where the vessel had been taken. He said efforts are made to locate and rescue the vessel, Abu Dhabi Star.The International Maritime Bureau told the AFP news agency that 23 crew membe...

September 5, 2012 8:26 PM

Sivakasi fireworks factory blaze toll rises to 54

In Tamil Nadu, the death toll in the fire accident at a cracker godown and a factory at Mudalpatti near Sivakasi has risen to 54.More than 40 persons have been injured in the incident.State Finance Minister, O. Panneerselvam accompanied by three other Ministers are rushing to the spot.More than ten ...

September 5, 2012 8:24 PM

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blaze toll rises to 54 In Tamil Nadu, the death toll in the fire accident at a cracker godown and a factory at Mudalpatti near Sivakasi has risen to 54.More than 40 persons have been injured in the incident.State Finance Minister, O. Panneerselvam accompanied by three other Ministers are rushing to ...

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