Kerala calls all-party meet to discuss fireworks ban during festivities

The Kerala government on Tuesday called an all-party meeting on April 14 to discuss whether or not to ban fireworks display during festivities in places of worship in the backdrop of the Kollam......

Kollam temple fire: Toll rises to 109, 6 persons booked

Police has registered a case of attempt to murder and other offences against six persons, including members of temple managing committee and associates of firework contractors in connection with......

Kollam tragedy: There was gross violation of explosives norms, officials say

A day after the fireworks tragedy at Puttingal Devi Temple, it has emerged that there was gross violation of explosives norms and basic precautions were ignored, as also a ban order. "There seems......

106 killed as Kollam temple celebrations turn to tragedy after fire breaks out

A case has been registered against temple authorities as permission for firecrackers was denied. IMAGE: The hand of a devotee who died when a fire broke out at the Puttingal Devi temple, is......