Firework

Marseille fans fight police ahead of PSG game

Marseille - Muslimchronicle

Marseille fans fought running battles with police who deployed water cannon and tear gas ahead of the French Ligue 1 grudge match against Paris Saint Germain on Sunday. Police reported that three officers had suffered minor injuries while 10 arrests were made. One supporter was being treated for head injuries at the ground. Local authorities banned all PSG fans fromRead more

Seven dead in India firework factory blast

New Delhi - Muslimchronicle

An explosion at an illegal firecracker factory in eastern India killed seven workers and injured nine others in the hours before Thursday’s Diwali festival, officials said. Firework use hits a peak across India during the Hindu festival but New Delhi authorities have tried to restrict sales to tackle mounting pollution. The explosion late Wednesday completely destroyed the makeshift structure afterRead more

Residents come together to celebrate National Day in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi - ArabToday

Firework displays lit up the capital’s skies as Emiratis and expatriates came together on Friday to enjoy the National Day celebrations. People poured into the streets to take in the festive atmosphere and show their love for the country, while vehicles were plastered in the colours of the UAE flag and portraits of the leaders. Crowds gathered on the beachRead more

39 people killed in fires during Spring Festival

Beijing - Arab Today

A total of 39 people have been killed in fires during the week-long Spring Festival holiday, the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) said Saturday. During the vacation, 13,796 fires broke out around the country, a year-on-year drop of 11.8 percent, killing 39, a decrease of 26.4 percent, said the ministry. The MPS said police nationwide strengthened inspections of fire hazardsRead more

75 killed, over 200 injured in massive fire at Kerala's Puttingal temple

New Delhi - Arab Today

Over 75 people died and around 200 were injured due to festive firework at Puttingal temple in Paravur, Kollam this morning. The accident happened around 3.30am, the Times of India reported. According to the police, the conclusion of Puttingal temple festival is marked by fireworks which began around 1am. It is believed that the firework sparked firecrackers stored in theRead more