From Deccan Chronicle
Center Owned by Deccan Chronicle HoldingsTN Govt Warns of Fatal Injuries, Urges to Avoid Hand-Held Firecrackers
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The Tamil Nadu government has issued a warning urging people to avoid hand‑held aerial firecrackers during Deepavali, saying they can cause severe burns to the head, face and hands, loss of fingers, permanent eye damage and other life‑threatening injuries, and may be fatal. The warning follows reports from volunteers and journalists. In a separate move, the Manipur government and the Naga People’s Organisation have banned the sale and bursting of firecrackers in multiple districts, citing the state’s volatile law and order situation ahead of the Diwali festival.
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CHENNAI : The Tamil Nadu government on Sunday urged people to avoid using hand-held aerial firecrackers while celebrating Deepavali, warning that they could cause severe, even fatal, injuries. In a press release, the government said it had received reports from volunteers and journalists about new…
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Holding such crackers while igniting them could cause severe burns to the head, face and hands, loss of fingers, permanent eye damage and other life-threatening injuries
