15-10-2014
15th October 2014
Beware: Madras Eye is spreading in Sivakasi
The recent rains might bring some respite to Sivakasians but rains also bring a slew of diseases with it. Since the beginning of the rains in Sivakasi, more people are being affected with Conjunctivitis or wh...more
14-10-2014
14th October 2014
Courtesy: Deccan Chronicle
Flower pot and chakkaram at one go
Chennai: Flower pots and ground chakkaram in a combo and a new range of colorful crackers are out this Deepavali to lure shoppers.
As colors denote good spirit ...more
14-10-2014
14th October 2014
Courtesy: The New Indian Express
Steep Rise in Prices of Firecrackers
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : Celebrating Deepavali with firecrackers could be costly this year as the prices of fireworks have soared by about 30 per cent.
Th...more
14-10-2014
14th October 2014
Courtesy: The Times of India
Dear Diwali: Prices of fireworks, sweets up
CHENNAI: Be prepared to pay at least 25% more for sweets this Diwali. Traditional favourite Mysorepa is selling at 400 a kg, up from 270 to 340 last year. Other swe...more
14-10-2014
14th October 2014
Diwali Fireworks sale picks up in Sivakasi
As Diwali is just a week away, sales picks up for fireworks traders for the last one week, in Sivakasi. Diwali crackers buyers from various States, cities, towns and villages are eager in visiting fireworks sh...more
13-10-2014
13th October 2014
Courtesy: The Economic Times
Fireworks manufacturers wary of influx of Chinese crackers
SIVAKASI: With less than 10 days to go for Diwali, Tamil Nadu fireworks manufacturers are gearing up for the festival with new varieties of crackers ...more
12-10-2014
12th October 2014
Courtesy: The Hindu
Chinese "Chota Bheem" crackers raise safety questions
"Chota Bheem" is a name familiar to children in India. But it has now become a brand for crackers made in China.
Packed in covers with "Chota Bheem"...more
12-10-2014
12th October 2014
Courtesy: The Hindu
Chinese crackers continue to worry indigenous makers
With less than a fortnight to go for Deepavali, and with cracker shops starting to come up all across the city, manufacturers and wholesalers are worried that Chine...more
12-10-2014
11th October 2014
Courtesy: Bangalore Mirror
PM-s Make in India slogan goes up in flames
Tamil Nadu Fireworks Association says Chinese items flooding markets ahead of Diwali
With Diwali around the corner the countrys several thousand crore ...more
11-10-2014
11th October 2014
Chinese Exports Hit Sivakasi Firecracker Makers
For over five lakh Sivakasi people, it may be a dark Diwali as the threat from Chinese firecracker exports looms large. Abundant firecrackers imports from Chinese markets have hit Tamil Nadu-s firecracker...more
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