Sri Lanka, April 11 -- "We have to obtain a permit to manufacture fireworks and we pay around Rs. 4000-4500 every year to renew the licence. But they have reduced the quota of chemical components we require. I used to get 300 bundles of perchlorate per year but now I get only 25 bundles"- Priyantha Henry Peters, Medium scale fireworks manufacturer (Kimbulapitiya)

Farmers are frequently purchasing skyrockets and firecrackers to chase away wild animals



The history of Kimbulapitiya crackers and fireworks spans over 90 years

Natural ingredients used to manufacture fireworks products during yesteryear have been replaced by chemical components

Media reports indicate many accidents that occur due to misfired fireworks

Priyantha posing f...