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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
No reports of manual scavenging received from States, UTs: Govt
No reports of manual scavenging have been received from any State or Union Territory (UT), Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale said on Tuesday (July 22, 2025). Responding to a question in the Lok Sabha, Mr. Athawale said that the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013, had banned manual scavenging with effect from December 6, 2013. Also read |The ugly truths of manual scavenging Despite long-standing concerns raised by activists and independent watchdogs over continued instances of manual scavenging-related deaths, Mr. Athawale said, "No report of the practice of manual scavenging has been received from States/UTs." However, in response to another question, Mr. Athawale said the Ministry had commissioned a social audit in September 2023 to study sanitation worker deaths. The audit examined 54 death cases that occurred in 2022 and 2023 across 17 districts in eight States, including four Districts of Maharashtra — Mumbai, Pune, Parbhani and Satara. The audit revealed that these deaths occurred due to hazardous cleaning of sewers and septic tanks and the non-observance of safety procedures laid out under the 2013 Act and corresponding rules. The State and UT governments have been asked to investigate such deaths and take action under Section 7 of the Act against those responsible for engaging workers in prohibited activities. To address this, the Government launched the National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) scheme in 2023–24 in convergence with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The initiative aims at ensuring the safety and dignity of sewer and septic tank workers across all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and empowering them socially and economically. The scheme includes the provision of PPE kits, Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY health cards, occupational safety training, safety devices for Emergency Response Sanitation Units (ERSUs), capital subsidies for sanitation machinery and workshops to prevent hazardous cleaning practices. In a separate written response, Minister of State for Social Justice B.L. Verma said the government is working to expand access to de-addiction services by setting up District De-addiction Centres (DDACs) in 291 districts identified as having no government-supported centres under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR). An advertisement inviting proposals for setting up these centres has already been issued, Mr. Verma added.
News18
3 days ago
- Health
- News18
No reports of manual scavenging received from states, UTs: Govt
Last Updated: New Delhi, Jul 22 (PTI) No reports of manual scavenging have been received from any state or Union Territory (UT), Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale said on Tuesday. Responding to a question in the Lok Sabha, Athawale said that the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013, had banned manual scavenging with effect from December 6, 2013. Despite long-standing concerns raised by activists and independent watchdogs over continued instances of manual scavenging-related deaths, Athawale said, 'No report of the practice of manual scavenging has been received from States/UTs." However, in response to another question, Athawale said the ministry had commissioned a social audit in September 2023 to study sanitation worker deaths. The audit examined 54 death cases that occurred in 2022 and 2023 across 17 districts in eight states, including four districts of Maharashtra — Mumbai, Pune, Parbhani and Satara. The audit revealed that these deaths occurred due to hazardous cleaning of sewers and septic tanks and the non-observance of safety procedures laid out under the 2013 Act and corresponding rules. The state and UT governments have been asked to investigate such deaths and take action under Section 7 of the Act against those responsible for engaging workers in prohibited activities. To address this, the government launched the National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) scheme in 2023–24 in convergence with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The initiative aims at ensuring the safety and dignity of sewer and septic tank workers across all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and empowering them socially and economically. The scheme includes the provision of PPE kits, Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY health cards, occupational safety training, safety devices for Emergency Response Sanitation Units (ERSUs), capital subsidies for sanitation machinery and workshops to prevent hazardous cleaning practices. In a separate written response, Minister of State for Social Justice B L Verma said the government is working to expand access to de-addiction services by setting up District De-addiction Centres (DDACs) in 291 districts identified as having no government-supported centres under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR). An advertisement inviting proposals for setting up these centres has already been issued, Verma added. PTI UZM UZM KSS KSS view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Mint
5 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Stock market today: Trade setup for Nifty 50, global markets to Q1 results today; Eight stocks to buy or sell on Monday
Stock Market Today: For the week ending 18 July 2025, the benchmark Nifty-50 index ended 0.7% lower at 24,968.40, amid ongoing consolidation in the market. Bank Nifty at 56,283.00 saw similar losses, while the IT index was among other key losers, though Realty and Healthcare were among the top key gainers. In the broader indices, the mid- and small-caps registered healthy gains. The short-term market texture is weak, but a fresh sell-off is possible only after the dismissal of 24,900 for Nifty. Below this level, the market is likely to retest the levels of 24,600–24,500, as per Amol Athawale, VP of Technical Research, Kotak Securities. For Bank Nifty, 56,900 could serve as a crucial resistance area for the bulls, as per Athawale. Investors will first react to the results of three heavyweights—Reliance, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank—during early trades on Monday, while several prominent companies, including Infosys, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Bajaj Finance, Nestle India, and Cipla are scheduled to announce their quarterly results. Globally, market participants will monitor trade deal updates, which could influence FII flows and currency movements. At the same time, uncertainty persists as global markets recalibrate expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts amid sticky inflation and trade-related tensions, as per Ajit Mishra—SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd. Regarding stocks to buy today, market experts—Sumeet Bagadia, Executive Director at Choice Broking; Ganesh Dongre, Senior Manager of Technical Research at Anand Rathi; and Shiju Koothupalakkal, Senior Manager of Technical Research at Prabhudas Lilladher—recommended these eight intraday stocks for today: Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd., Indian Hotels Company Ltd., Godrej Properties Ltd., Supreme Industries Ltd., Himatsingka Seide Ltd., Som Distilleries & Breweries Ltd., and Jagran Prakashan Ltd. Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd-Bagadia recommends buying KIMS at around ₹ 761.25, keeping Stop Loss at ₹ 734 for a target price of ₹ 822 KIMS is currently trading at ₹ 761.25 and has recently marked a new all-time high at ₹ 768.90, underscoring strong bullish momentum. The stock maintains a well-defined upward price structure characterized by higher highs and higher lows, reflecting sustained buying interest. This breakout to a new high signals a positive shift in market sentiment and robust demand from investors. 2. Indian Hotels Company Ltd—Bagadia recommends buying INDHOTEL at around ₹ 766.20, keeping Stoploss at ₹ 739 for a target price of ₹ 827 INDHOTEL is currently trading at ₹ 766.20, exhibiting a positive upward trajectory. The stock is forming a long-term symmetrical triangle pattern and has recently bounced from lower levels, indicating a resurgence in bullish momentum. It has taken strong support at the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) on the weekly timeframe and continues to trade comfortably above its 20-day, 50-day, and 200-day 3. Godrej Properties Ltd—Dongre recommends buying Godrej Properties, or GODREJPROP, at ₹ 2365, keeping Stoploss at ₹ 2325 for a target price of ₹ 2450 Stock has exhibited a strong, notable, continued bullish pattern, offering another promising opportunity for short-term traders. The stock is currently priced at ₹ 2365 and maintaining strong support at ₹ 2925. The technical setup indicates the potential for a price retracement towards the ₹ 2450 level. With the stock reversing from a support base and showing signs of renewed strength, entering at the current market price with a stop-loss at ₹ 2325 offers a prudent approach to capturing the anticipated upside. 4. Supreme Industries Ltd—Dongre recommends buying SUPREMEIND at around ₹ 4216, keeping the stop loss at ₹ 4150 for a target price of ₹ 4400 Stock has exhibited a strong, notable, continued bullish pattern, offering another promising opportunity for short-term traders. The stock is currently priced at ₹ 4216 and maintaining strong support at ₹ 4150. The technical setup indicates the potential for a price retracement towards the ₹ 4400 level. With the stock reversing from a support base and showing signs of renewed strength, entering at the current market price with a stop-loss at ₹ 4150 offers a prudent approach to capturing the anticipated upside. 5. Jindal Steel & Power Ltd—Dongre recommends buying Jindal Steel & Power at around ₹ 957, keeping the stop loss at ₹ 940 for a target price ₹ 990 In the latest short-term technical analysis, the stock has shown a strong and consistent bullish trend, indicating the potential for an extended upward move. The stock is currently trading at ₹ 957 and holding above a key support level at ₹ 940. This support zone serves as a critical point for risk management. Given the bullish momentum, traders are advised to consider a buying opportunity with a stop-loss placed strategically at ₹ 940 to manage downside risk. The target for this trade is set at ₹ 990, suggesting a favorable risk-to-reward ratio and a continuation of the prevailing upward trend. 6. Himatsingka Seide Ltd.—Koothupalakkal recommends buying HIMATSINGKA SEIDE at around ₹ 154.80 for a target price of ₹ 166, keeping the stop loss at ₹ 151 The stock has indicated a higher low formation on the daily chart, taking support near the ₹ 148 level, and with a revival witnessed, has improved the bias to anticipate a further upward move in the coming sessions. The chart setup technically looks good, with the RSI well positioned, indicating a trend reversal to signal a buy, and with much upside potential visible, we can expect a further rise. With the volume of participation on the rise, we suggest buying the stock. 7. Som Distilleries & Breweries Ltd—Koothupalakkal recommends buying SOM DISTILLERIES at around ₹ 160 for a target price of ₹ 170. Stop loss at ₹ 156 The stock has witnessed a short period of correction, and taking support near the important 50EMA zone at the 150 level has once again indicated a pullback with a bullish candle to form a higher bottom formation to improve the bias, and we can anticipate a further rise. The RSI is currently well placed after the correction and has indicated a positive trend reversal to signal a buy. With the chart technically looking good, we suggest buying the stock. 8. Jagran Prakashan Ltd- Koothupalakkal Buy JAGRAN PRAKASHAN at around ₹ 74.77 for a target of ₹ 80, keeping a stop loss of ₹ 73 The stock has been in consolidation for quite some time, maintaining the support near the ₹ 70.50 level, currently indicating a strong bullish candle formation moving past the important 50EMA at the ₹ 72.60 level to improve the bias, and we can expect further gains in the coming sessions. The volume participation has been significant, and with the RSI currently well positioned, it has indicated a steep rise, indicating strength, and can carry on with the positive move further ahead. With much upside potential visible from the current rate and the chart technically looking good, we suggest buying the stock. Disclaimer: The views and recommendations made above are those of individual analysts or brokerage companies and not of Mint. We advise investors to check with certified experts before making any investment decisions.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Don't drag politics into sport': Ramdas Athawale slams India-Pakistan match cancellation; says match abroad shouldn't be politicised
PTI file photo NEW DELHI: Union minister of state for social justice and empowerment, Ramdas Athawale , on Sunday questioned the decision to cancel the India vs Pakistan match in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) tournament. The match, scheduled in England, was called off after backlash over the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. 'There is no need to drag politics into sports. If the match was in India, the concern would be more serious. But this one was in England. We have defeated Pakistan in war and on the cricket field as well. The Opposition should not politicise it,' Athawale told ANI. He acknowledged the national anger after the terror attack in Pahalgam and the subsequent Operation Sindoor, but stressed that cricket and terrorism were two separate issues. "India vs Pakistan match was scheduled to be held in England. Terrorists indeed attacked Pahalgam, and after that terrorist camps were neutralised. But the matter of the match is different," he said. Earlier, the WCL issued a statement confirming the cancellation of the match, apologising for hurting public and players' sentiments. Organisers said the idea had come after a friendly volleyball match between India and Pakistan, aimed at giving fans a moment of joy. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo But given the reaction, they decided to cancel the fixture. The move comes after several Indian cricket legends expressed their unwillingness to play. Players like Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan had already made their position clear. This isn't the first time Athawale has made headlines over cricket. Earlier, he stirred debate by demanding 25% reservation for Dalits and tribals in cricket and other sports, claiming these communities have long been sidelined in the sporting world.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Ramdas Athawale urges calm amid Raj Thackeray-Nishikant Dubey row
Mumbai: Amid the ongoing verbal spat between Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and BJP MP Nishikant Dubey over the Hindi language debate in Maharashtra, Union Minister and Republican Party of India (Athawale) president Ramdas Athawale on Saturday has called for restraint, urging all parties to maintain peace and avoid statements that could disrupt Mumbai's communal harmony. Responding to the exchange of inflammatory remarks, Athawale said, 'Such statements against each other can spoil the atmosphere of Mumbai. We should maintain peace. It's not right to speak in this manner.' The controversy began after Dubey reportedly said, 'Marathi logon ko hum yahan pe patak patak ke maarenge', to which Raj Thackeray hit back sharply, saying, 'You come to Mumbai. Mumbai ke samundar mein dubo dubo ke maarenge'. Speaking to IANS, Athawale termed the comments from both leaders as 'extremely objectionable.' He said, 'Raj Thackeray says he will drown Dubey, and Dubey says he will beat him up - this language is not appropriate. If you want to fight someone, go to Pakistan and kill terrorists. Why disturb peace in Mumbai?' Athawale also reacted to Uddhav Thackeray's recent allegations against the Election Commission of India. In an interview published, Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece, Uddhav, accused the poll panel of unfairly granting the Shiv Sena's symbol and name to Eknath Shinde's faction. 'Uddhav Thackeray should understand that if two-thirds of the MLAs break away, they are considered the real party under the law. Eknath Shinde had that majority, and so the Election Commission made the rightful decision. Thackeray's accusations are wrong. The Election Commission is not a stone. It should not be blamed,' Athawale asserted. Regarding the petition filed in the Supreme Court against the MNS for alleged hooliganism, Athawale said, 'There will be no place for goondaism in Mumbai. Everyone has the right to learn Marathi, but no one has the right to take the law into their own hands. I hope the Supreme Court takes strict action and sends such elements to jail.' Athawale also spoke on the ongoing India-Pakistan cricket match, which is being held in the UK, stating, 'The way Pakistan was behind the Pahalgam attack, India responded strongly under PM Modi's leadership. If the match had taken place in India, it would have created unnecessary tension. Still, sports should not be politicised. Just as our soldiers showed courage through surgical strikes, our athletes should show the same courage on the field.' When asked about the investigation into Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's husband, Robert Vadra, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi defended him, Athawale said, 'If Robert Vadra has earned money through unlawful means, investigative agencies have the right to probe. Rahul Gandhi defending him isn't appropriate. If guilty, Vadra must face legal consequences.' On the ongoing INDIA bloc meeting in Delhi, Athawale said, 'The INDIA Bloc is weakening. AAP has already walked out. Mamata Banerjee and others might leave soon. By 2029, this alliance will completely disintegrate. It has no real strength left.' Ramdas Athawale urges calm amid Raj Thackeray-Nishikant Dubey row
