Latest Fireworks Industry News & Updates

Changsha, May 5 (IANS) The fireworks plant explosion in central China’s Hunan Province has left 21 people dead and 61 others injured, authorities said Tuesday.The explosion occurred at around 4:43 p.m. Monday at the plant of Huasheng fireworks manufacturing and display company in Liuyang, a county-level city under Changsha, capital city of Hunan.More than 480 rescuers in five teams have been mobilised for the rescue, with three rescue robots deployed.As the explosion site is located near two bla…

Chennai, Feb 15 (IANS) The fireworks industry of Tamil Nadu, grappling with prolonged regulatory and market challenges, has stepped up efforts to secure policy support from the Centre to help revive the sector.A senior representative of the industry said the sector has been passing through a difficult phase in recent years, impacted by tighter regulations, seasonal restrictions and reduced access to institutional benefits. In response, the association representing fireworks manufacturers has ini…