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NCSC issues notice to PCMC over alleged manual scavenging

New Delhi, India - Sept. 7, 2017: xxxxxxx in New Delhi, India, on Thursday, September 7, 2017. (Photo by Ravi Choudhary/ Hindustan Times) (Ravi Choudhary/HT PHOTO)

pune news

Published on Jun 15, 2026 07:02 am IST

Technician declines 23rd-floor AC service, cites safety concerns

A technician declined to fix an AC on a high-rise balcony, saying no one should risk their life for ₹300.

trending

Published on Apr 30, 2026 05:53 pm IST

19-year-old construction worker dies after falling from 19th floor at Baner site

pune news

Published on Apr 25, 2026 05:30 am IST

Pregnant worker among two critically injured in house collapse in Gurugram

Workers trapped under debris at Roshanpura site; locals rescued them before being rushed to hospital, police say. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

gurugram news

Updated on Mar 26, 2026 08:00 am IST

MCG conducts safety training for sewer and drain cleaning staff in Gurugram

The programme was held under the Namaste Scheme and the Safai Mitra Suraksha Challenge (HT)

gurugram news

Published on Jan 31, 2026 04:54 am IST

AC technician dies after falling from 10th floor, firm booked

mumbai news

Published on Jan 23, 2026 06:18 am IST

I jumped in... but regret not being able to save him: Delivery executive

MoninderSingh, the delivery executive, said he was out on a delivery when he passed by the accident spot. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

noida news

Published on Jan 20, 2026 06:36 am IST

Ludhiana: ‘Punjab Roadways buses plying without safety gears’

Highlighting the severity of the situation, officials said that around 10 to 15 buses have already been detained from the depot’s 92 bus fleet due to the unavailability of basic safety equipment. (HT File)

chandigarh news

Published on Dec 29, 2025 06:28 am IST

PWD issues SOPs for road maintenance vans

A detailed list of mandatory tools and equipment has also been prescribed (Representative photo)

delhi news

Published on Dec 23, 2025 04:38 am IST

Labourer dies after falling off 20th-floor of under-construction parking tower

A 24-year-old labourer died after falling from the 20th floor of an under-construction parking tower of Ajmera Group on Friday. (IMAGE FOR REPRESENTATION)

mumbai news

Published on Nov 26, 2025 06:18 am IST

Gurugram: Police to deploy ‘traffic mitras’ for road safety and night patrols

Officials said that the volunteers will be provided safety equipment, including reflector jackets, during the enforcement. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

gurugram news

Published on Nov 26, 2025 04:32 am IST

One killed, one critical after suffocating in sludge-filled STP tank in Powai building

mumbai news

Published on Nov 13, 2025 06:50 pm IST

Death of two sanitation workers in Hansi: Haryana human rights panel seeks report from hotel owner, administration

Taking a suo motu cognizance of a news report published on October 20, the HHRC said that two workers--Somveer of village Garhi and Virender of village Jamawari--were employed at a hotel in Hansi of Hisar district.

chandigarh news

Published on Nov 05, 2025 07:32 am IST

Parl panel flags slow rollout of safety gear, health benefits under NAMASTE sanitation scheme

india news

Updated on Oct 07, 2025 07:48 am IST

Daily wagers die cleaning STP tank at west Delhi hospital

Though the FIR does not name any suspects, a senior police officer said investigations will cover the hospital administration, the private firm, and its supervisors. (Sanchit Khanna/ HT Photo)

delhi news

Published on Jul 10, 2025 07:08 am IST

Ludhiana: On-duty PSPCL man electrocuted, severely hurt

The injured worker is undergoing treatment at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital. (HT File)

chandigarh news

Published on Jun 14, 2025 09:34 am IST

4 sent to retrieve gold from septic tank without safety equipment die in Jaipur

The jewellery shop owners in Jaipur would rope in sanitation workers to recover the sludge from septic tank, which was later processed to recover the gold and silver particles.

india news

Updated on May 28, 2025 09:10 am IST

3 of Gurugram firm booked for workers’ death at Bathinda STP

Among the three deceased workers were Astar Ali, Sukhpal Singh and Rajwinder Singh, while another worker, Krishan Kumar, suffered injuries. (HT)

chandigarh news

Published on May 08, 2025 06:12 am IST

Ludhiana: Safety gear gap sparks linemen safety concerns

A PSPCL lineman working without safety gears amid maintenance work in Ludhiana. (HT Photo)

chandigarh news

Published on Apr 05, 2025 05:08 am IST

Ludhiana: Seeking better pay, contractual linemen strike work on Day 2

Contractual linemen staging a protest at PSPCL head office in Ludhiana on Friday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

chandigarh news

Published on Jan 10, 2025 10:35 pm IST

61-year-old falls to death from 11th floor

mumbai news

Updated on Nov 01, 2024 05:30 am IST

Painter falls to death at under-construction building in Ghatkopar

mumbai news

Updated on Oct 06, 2024 07:06 am IST

Sans safety gear, PSPCL contract staff putting lives on the line daily

Thousands of contractual linesmen in Punjab continue to work in precarious conditions for the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) sans safety equipment.

chandigarh news

Updated on Oct 06, 2024 06:56 am IST

3 men drown after fainting inside underground tank

Three construction workers died on Friday allegedly after they went inside an underground water tank, lost consciousness, and drowned in one foot deep water at Hans Enclave in Sector-33 of Gurugram. (Representational Photo)

gurugram news

Updated on Oct 05, 2024 05:28 am IST