537 temporary firecracker licenses issued in Jamshedpur

Mail News Service

Jamshedpur, Oct 18: Ahead of Diwali and Chhath, the district administration has granted temporary firecracker licenses to 537 vendors at 24 open grounds across the district. The initiative aims to ensure organized and safe celebrations.

Amid the Ghatshila assembly by-election, the Election Commission revised its earlier guidelines on license distribution.

Initially, only vendors licensed in 2024 were to be granted permission, leaving nearly 150 new applicants ineligible.

After these vendors met Deputy Commissioner Karn Satyarthi and submitted their concerns, the DC forwarded a report to the Commission. Following this, the revised order allowed all new applicants—except in Ghatshila—to receive temporary licenses.

Major Distribution of Licenses:*

Sakchi Ambagan: 101

Kadma Ganesh Puja Ground: 84

Club House , Bistupur: 17

Durga Puja Ground,  Baridih: 39

Circus Ground , Golmuri: 18

Bagbera Wireless , Ground: 6

Near Harijan School,  Bhalubasa: 15

Sunday Market, Birsanagar : 7

Durga Puja Ground,  Burmamines : 27

Gaddha Ground  Sidhgora: 15

Near Ram Mandir, Sonari: 23

Subuj Kalyan Sangh , Telco: 35

The organized distribution of licenses is expected to ensure safe, festive celebrations across the district.

Fire safety lapses uncovered at  Aam Bagan firecracker stalls

Jamshedpur, Oct 18: In the lead-up to Diwali, the Aam Bagan ground in Jamshedpur has been adorned with colorful firecracker stalls, as per the directives of the district administration.

However, a recent inspection by the fire department  personnel revealed serious lapses in fire safety compliance.

During a targeted safety audit, officials discovered that several vendors were storing expired fire extinguishers at their stalls, a glaring violation of safety protocols.

Authorities warned that such negligence could have catastrophic consequences and instructed shopkeepers to immediately replace the outdated equipment, failing which punitive measures will be enforced.

The fire department also issued specific instructions to enhance on-site preparedness, including keeping water-filled drums and maintaining four to five bags of sand at each stall to tackle potential fire incidents.

The proactive inspection underscores the administration’s commitment to ensuring a safe and joyous Diwali for all, reminding vendors and visitors alike that celebration must never come at the cost of safety.