Loud Blast and Smoke Reported at Mangalore Refinery in Mangaluru
A loud blast occurred at the Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) premises near Jokatte, Mangaluru, on September 30, 2026, causing thick black smoke and shaking nearby buildings. The explosion, suspected to be from a boiler in MRPL's Phase III, was heard across surrounding areas including Mangaluru airport. Emergency teams and fire tenders responded promptly, and local authorities are investigating the cause. No official details on casualties or damage have been confirmed yet.
First-hand measurement across 7 sources
We measured how 7 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (45/100). Lens Score 45/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, english, wion, deccanherald, economictimes, thehindu, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (38–47/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 30 Sept, 07:47 am. Other outlets followed.