Mysuru: As Deepavali approaches, the sale of firecrackers has surged in Mysuru, with bustling wholesale cracker stalls drawing large crowds. This morning, shoppers flocked to the Hebbal Industrial Area, eager to purchase their festive supplies. While a few stalls are set up at J.K. Grounds, J.L.B. Road, Kuvempunagar, Lalitha Mahal Road and Boothale Pitch, they…
Cracker godown gutted in Hebbal
April 19, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Tension prevailed for sometime at a cracker godown on Rane Madras Factory Road, Hebbal in Hootagalli Industrial Area this afternoon, when it caught fire resulting in loud booming sounds. The crackers worth lakhs of rupees were gutted in the fire. Anand who owns the godown had not only stored the crackers, but was also…
High cracker prices Deepavali dampener
October 23, 2022But crowds at cracker stalls keep up festive spirit high Mysore/Mysuru: Deepavali celebrations which are just three days away will definitely pinch the pocket of consumers as prices of firecrackers have gone up by 35 to 40 percent this year. According to wholesalers and retailers, the hike in prices is linked to both shortage of…
Sales dull; cracker dealers pin hopes on clear skies
November 3, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The COVID crisis, rain and the sudden death of Puneeth Rajkumar seem to have dampened the spirits of people celebrating Deepavali this year, going by the trend of sale of crackers in the city. However, cracker sellers are hoping that business will pick up from now on, with the 3-day festival of lights commencing…
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