New Delhi, March 24 The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) organized a walkathon in south Delhi on Tuesday as part of its "Dust-Free Delhi" campaign, with over 500 residents participating, officials said.The walkathon, led by MCD Commissioner Sanjeev Khirwar, began at 7 am from DDA Park in...
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New Delhi, March 24 The NHRC said on Tuesday that it has issued notices to the district magistrate and senior superintendent of police of Raipur over reports that three sanitation workers died while cleaning a septic tank at a private hospital in this district of Chhattisgarh.In a statement...
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The National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to the District Magistrate and the Senior Superintendent of Police, Raipur, regarding the reported death of three sanitation workers while cleaning a septic tank at a private hospital in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Taking the matter suo motu, the...
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New Delhi, March 24 – The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognizance of a media report regarding the death of three sanitation workers in Raipur district, Chhattisgarh, while cleaning a septic tank at a private hospital.Observing that the contents of the news report, if true...
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Bengaluru, March 24 – Leader of the Opposition and senior BJP leader, R. Ashoka, launched a sharp attack on the Karnataka government on Tuesday, alleging a complete collapse of civic administration amid the ongoing garbage crisis in Bengaluru.In a strongly worded statement, Ashoka said the...
Islamabad, March 21 – Non-Sunni Muslim communities in Pakistan, including Christians, Hindus, Sikhs, and Ahmadis, have faced discrimination for decades, often being treated as second-class citizens through various subtle and overt means.Their concentration in sanitation work and limited...
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Raipur, March 19 Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has ordered strict action against those forcing people into manual scavenging, following the death of three sanitation workers while cleaning a septic tank at a leading hospital in Raipur.The tragic incident occurred on Tuesday...
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Raipur, March 18 A day after three sanitation workers died while cleaning a septic tank at a leading private hospital in Raipur, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday ordered strict action against those forcing people into manual scavenging.The tragic incident occurred on...
New Delhi, March 13 Amidst protests over alleged casteist remarks against an AAP councillor, the MCD general house meeting made some key decisions on Friday and approved the proposal to introduce cremation using cow dung cakes at two of the city's crematoria.During the meeting, the civic body...
Islamabad, March 11 – Sanitation workers in Pakistan face immense hardship due to deeply entrenched caste hierarchies, discriminatory hiring practices, a lack of legal protections, institutional neglect, social stigma, gender-based exploitation, and economic injustice. Their suffering is deeply...
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Indore, March 3 – A day after two sanitation workers died due to asphyxiation caused by toxic gas while cleaning a sewage chamber in Indore, the Madhya Pradesh government has announced a compensation of ₹30 lakh each for their families.Indore Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav on Tuesday informed that...
Indore, March 2 Two sanitation workers died from asphyxiation after inhaling toxic gas while cleaning a sewer here on Monday, with an eyewitness alleging that the two entered the chamber without any safety equipment, while ambulances reached the spot two hours after the incident.Madhya Pradesh...
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New Delhi, March 2 Delhi Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh said on Monday that the Municipal Corporation of Delhi has appointed 86 dependents of deceased employees as daily-wage sanitation workers in the Environment Management Services Department of the corporation.The move aims to support families who...
Ayodhya, February 26 – A crisis is looming over the sanitation system in Ram Nagari ahead of Holi, as hundreds of sanitation workers have stopped working and begun protesting after being unpaid for the past three months.The workers staged protests at various locations, from Sahadatganj to Lata...
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New Delhi, February 25 Social workers Hardeep Singh Gill and Karm Singh Karma have taken over as members of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) effective February 23, an official statement said on Wednesday.According to the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Gill has...
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New Delhi, February 25 Hardeep Singh Gill and Karm Singh Karma have taken over as members of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) effective February 23, an official statement said on Wednesday.According to the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Gill has been involved...
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Shimla, February 24 The management of the Atal Institute of Medical Super Specialities (AIMSS) here on Tuesday issued show-cause notices to the sanitation supervisor and sanitation workers after a dog was seen carrying an amputated human leg in its mouth near the hospital, officials said.A...
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Governor participates in Swachh Bharat program in GuwahatiGuwahati, February 23: Under the Swachh Bharat Mission, a "Sewa Sankalp" week program was organized today at the Latashil playground in Guwahati. The program was organized by the Lok Sewa Bhawan, Assam, in collaboration with the...
New Delhi, February 20 – Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday marked the completion of one year of the Delhi government, highlighting the focus on delivering results, welfare initiatives, and positive transformation across the city.Addressing the media, Gupta said, "Every step we have taken...
New Delhi, February 20 – Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday marked the completion of one year of the Delhi government, highlighting the focus on delivering results, welfare initiatives, and positive transformation across the city.Addressing the media, Gupta said, "Every step we have taken...