### [2026-04-14](/feed/2026/04/14/index.md)

##### Power station
# At least 20 people are killed and 36 others are severely burnt in an explosion at a privately-owned power station in Sakti district, Chhattisgarh, India. 




### Sources:

1. [NDTV](https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/operational-failure-led-to-chhattisgarhs-vedanta-boiler-blast-that-killed-20-11368683)

### Changes:

1. Nine people are killed and 15 others are injured in an explosion at a privately-owned power station in Chhattisgarh, India.  _2026-04-15 07:08:13 (First version)_
2. At least 14 people are killed and 20 others are injured in an explosion at a privately-owned power station in Chhattisgarh, India.  _2026-04-18 11:35:56 (Update)_
2. At least 20 people are killed and 36 others are severely burnt in an explosion at a privately-owned power station in Sakti district, Chhattisgarh, India.  _(Current version)_

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