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453 died while cleaning sewers since 2014, says Centre

Published on Aug 6, 2024 10:42 IST

Union Minister of State, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale said states have made significant strives in improving their mechanisation capabilities by improving access to more than 5,000 standard septic tank vehicles.

Delhi: Forced to manual scavenge, 2 die in Jasola

Picture for representational purpose only (HT Photo)

Updated on May 25, 2024 24:28 IST

Strict legal action if manual scavenging is practised: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

Published on Feb 1, 2024 03:53 IST

443 died cleaning sewers, tanks in over 5 years: Govt

According to the government, the number of deaths of workers while cleaning sewers or septic tanks is 443 in five years. (FILE)

Updated on Dec 5, 2023 20:34 IST

Pay ₹30L to kin of those who die cleaning sewers: Supreme Court to govt

The bench issued 14 directions to the Union and state governments for effective implementation of the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013 (PTI)

Updated on Oct 21, 2023 24:52 IST

SC orders govt to pay ₹30 lakh to families of those who die cleaning sewer

At least 58,098 manual scavengers were identified across the country in two surveys in 2013 and 2018.

Published on Oct 20, 2023 08:27 IST

Justice evades ‘manual scavenging’ victims

HT Image

Updated on Jul 10, 2023 19:36 IST

Stop manual cleaning of nullah, storm water drains, demand sanitation workers

HT Image

Updated on Jun 13, 2023 19:34 IST

Two die while cleaning sewer in Gujarat, say police

The two workers, identified as Gopal Padhar (24) and Bijal Padhar (32), fell unconscious after entering the sewage pipeline. (Representative photo)

Updated on Apr 23, 2023 18:37 IST

Gujarat: 2 sanitation workers die while cleaning sewage line, contractors booked

The incident took place in line in Dholka town on Saturday evening (Representative Photo)

Updated on Apr 23, 2023 15:22 IST

'What will happen to his family?': Kin of man who died cleaning sewer in Delhi

(File image)

Published on Sep 10, 2022 17:42 IST

Manual scavenging is a blot on society

The families of the deceased alleged the contractors didn’t follow safety regulations or provide gear, and that none of them was trained for this hazardous job.

Published on Mar 31, 2022 14:48 IST

2 die while cleaning drain in Telangana

Although a law bans manual scavenging - the manual removal of human excreta from ‘dry toilets’ - the practice is widespread across cities and towns in India. (HT file photo)

Updated on Aug 5, 2021 20:12 IST

Workers inhale toxic gas while cleaning septic tank, two dead, one critical

The workers fell unconscious due to the sudden discharge of toxic gas and were rushed to a nearby hospital.

Published on Apr 5, 2021 13:03 IST

Two suffocate to death while cleaning septic tank in Ghazipur

A relative showing a picture of Lokesh who died inside a manhole while cleaning the septic tank at Grand Emperor Banquet Hall, in Ghazipur, New Delhi, India, on Friday, March 26, 2021. Two people dies in the incident. (Photo by Amal KS / Hindustan Times)

Published on Mar 26, 2021 22:24 IST

Both men were forced to clean the tank on threat of wage cut, say their families

New Delhi, India - March 26, 2021: A relative showing a picture of Premchand, who died inside a manhole while cleaning the septic tank at Grand Emperor Banquet Hall, in Ghazipur, New Delhi, India, on Friday, March 26, 2021. Two people died in the incident. (Photo by Amal KS / Hindustan Times)

Published on Mar 26, 2021 22:20 IST

2 die while cleaning septic tank for ₹3000 in east Delhi

The NHRC said the tall claims made by states that they have no manual scavengers and zero sanitary latrines are “far from truth”.

Published on Mar 26, 2021 09:20 IST

News updates from HT: Govt failed to implement Manual Scavenging Act, says Rahul

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addresses a gathering during his visit to Kerala on Monday.

Published on Mar 11, 2021 07:34 IST

Govt failed to implement Manual Scavenging Act 'badly': Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. (PTI)

Updated on Mar 11, 2021 06:48 IST

Manual scavenging continues to mar Karnataka as conviction stays zero

Municipal worker attempts to unblock a sewer overflowing with human excreta in New Delhi. Although a law bans manual scavenging - the manual removal of human excreta from 'dry toilets' - the practice is widespread across cities and towns in India.

Updated on Feb 27, 2021 09:36 IST

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