Madras, April 23: The first consignment of 875 packets of Sivakasi-made fireworks valued at Rs. 1.6 lakhs was shipped to the United States to-day. This is the first time that fireworks are being sent to the U.S. meant for its bicentennial celebrations. To-day’s consignment is part of an order of Rs. 15 lakhs secured by a fireworks firm of Sivakasi. Published – April 24, 2026 02:40 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation From The Hindu Archives, April 24, 1926: Protecting public against money lenders ‘No difference between Kauravas and Congress members’: M.P. CM on women’s reservation row