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NDTV
2 days ago
- Health
- NDTV
Passerby Jumps In To Save 3 Workers Trapped In Septic Tank, All 4 Killed
New Delhi: Three workers and a passerby who jumped in to help them have died of suffocation after inhaling toxic gases in a septic tank in Odisha. The tragedy occurred when sanitation workers were removing the central slab of a newly constructed septic tank, measuring about 10×10 feet, at Padalguda village in Nandahandi block of Nabarangpur district on Tuesday. Local residents said two of the workers began to suffocate soon after they entered the septic tank. A third worker rushed in to try and rescue them, but he began asphyxiating too. Hearing their screams, a passerby jumped in to try and save them. Fire department personnel arrived after they were alerted and pulled all four people out of the tank. The three workers were declared dead on reaching the Nabarangpur District Headquarters Hospital while the passerby was admitted to the intensive care unit, but could not be saved. Local residents said the workers did not have safety equipment or oxygen support and entered the tank without any protection. A police official said, "We have begun an investigation. Forensic tests and the post-mortem reports will reveal the exact cause of the death and the nature of the gases they inhaled." The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment data, in a nationwide exercise, has identified 79,700 sewer and septic tank workers (SSWs), showing India's continued dependence on this form of hazardous manual labour. The exercise is part of the National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) programme, which is aimed at mechanising all sewer-related works to prevent injuries and deaths. The NAMASTE programme was launched in 2023-24, replacing the Self-Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers. In a written reply in Parliament in 2023, Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale had said 453 people had died while cleaning sewers and septic tanks in five years, since 2018.
News18
6 days ago
- Politics
- News18
'Operation Sindoor Is Still Going On': Mukesh Khanna Lashes Out At Pakistan
Last Updated: Operation Sindoor, initiated on May 7, showcased a calibrated, tri-services response that embodied precision, professionalism, and purpose. Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna showed his support for Operation Sindoor and said that it has 'not stopped yet, and it is still going on.." He took part in the Bharat Zindabad Yatra, organised by RPI Ramdas Athawale, following the success of Operation Sindoor. The party held a rally following India's successful campaign against terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir. While participating in 'Bharat Zindabad Yatra,' Mukesh Khanna told ANI, 'All Hindus across the country should do what Ramdas Athwale has done. 'Pakistan Murdabad' should be echoed everywhere. Operation Sindoor is the answer to what Pakistan has done in Pahalgam." Operation Sindoor has not stopped yet, and it is still going on… There is a lot to do. If you achieve one thing, that is, the Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, everyone will praise you," he added. On questions raised by opposition leaders, he said, 'I'd say they are not patriots… They have to speak against whatever the BJP does… Vo log murkh hai jo keh rahe Operation Sindoor nahi hona chahiye tha (Those are idiots who are saying that the Operation Sindoor should not be done).." Operation Sindoor, initiated on May 7, showcased a calibrated, tri-services response that embodied precision, professionalism, and purpose. Operation Sindoor was conceived as a punitive and targeted campaign to dismantle the terror infrastructure across the Line of Control and deeper inside Pakistan, as per the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting press release. Multi-agency intelligence confirmed nine major camps that were eventually targeted in the operation. India's retaliatory action was based on meticulous planning and an intelligence-led approach, which ensured that the operations were conducted with minimal collateral damage. Operational ethics were central to the mission, and restraint was exercised to avoid civilian harm, as per the press release. In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, Pakistan initiated a series of retaliatory drone and UCAV attacks targeting key Indian airbases and logistics infrastructure. These attempts, however, were effectively neutralised by India's comprehensive and multi-layered air defence architecture. Central to this success was the Integrated Command and Control Strategy (ICCS), which facilitated real-time threat identification, assessment, and interception across multiple domains.
India Gazette
6 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Operation Sindoor is the answer to what Pakistan has done..," says Mukesh Khanna
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 29 (ANI): Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna showed his support for Operation Sindoor and said that it has 'not stopped yet, and it is still going on..' He took part in the Bharat Zindabad Yatra, organised by RPI Ramdas Athawale, following the success of Operation Sindoor. The party held a rally following India's successful campaign against terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir. While participating in 'Bharat Zindabad Yatra,' Mukesh Khanna told ANI, 'All Hindus across the country should do what Ramdas Athwale has done. 'Pakistan Murdabad' should be echoed everywhere. Operation Sindoor is the answer to what Pakistan has done in Pahalgam.' 'Operation Sindoor has not stopped yet, and it is still going on... There is a lot to do. If you achieve one thing, that is, the Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, everyone will praise you,' he added. On questions raised by opposition leaders, he said, 'I'd say they are not patriots... They have to speak against whatever the BJP does... Vo log murkh hai jo keh rahe Operation Sindoor nahi hona chahiye tha (Those are idiots who are saying that the Operation Sindoor should not be done)..' Operation Sindoor, initiated on May 7, showcased a calibrated, tri-services response that embodied precision, professionalism, and purpose. Operation Sindoor was conceived as a punitive and targeted campaign to dismantle the terror infrastructure across the Line of Control and deeper inside Pakistan, as per the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting press release. Multi-agency intelligence provided confirmation of nine major camps that were eventually targeted in the operation. India's retaliatory action was based on meticulous planning and an intelligence-led approach, which ensured that the operations were conducted with minimal collateral damage. Operational ethics were central to the mission, and restraint was exercised to avoid civilian harm, as per the press release. In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, Pakistan initiated a series of retaliatory drone and UCAV attacks targeting key Indian airbases and logistics infrastructure. These attempts, however, were effectively neutralised by India's comprehensive and multi-layered air defence architecture. Central to this success was the Integrated Command and Control Strategy (ICCS), which facilitated real-time threat identification, assessment, and interception across multiple domains. (ANI)
The Hindu
28-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Caste census essential to ensure social justice: Ramdas Athawale
Caste census is essential to understand the representation of different communities and the exercise will strengthen social justice, Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale said. Addressing a press conference here on Wednesday, Mr. Athawale said the exercise would provide critical data and help the government to formulate policies for upliftment of backward classes. 'Empowering every caste is possible only when we know their real condition,' he said. Replying to a question, Mr. Athawale said India had clearly rejected any third-party intervention in the military conflict between India and Pakistan. He said that U.S. President Donald Trump had volunteered to mediate between the two countries, but we clearly rejected any third-party intervention. 'There can be no friendship with Pakistan till they return Pakistan-occupied Kashmir to India and there is a permanent solution to the threat of cross-border terrorism,' he said.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Mahayuti should contest civic polls as united front: Athawale
Pune: Union Minister of state for social justice and empowerment Ramdas Athawale on Sunday urged the Mahayuti alliance to contest upcoming civic elections as a united front. Speaking to the reporters after a party meeting in Pune, Athawale emphasized on the need for the BJP , Shiv Sena, NCP, and RPI to participate as a grand alliance, especially after the Supreme Court's four-month election deadline. "I would share my political position about civic polls with the leaders of the parties part of the alliance. RPI should receive appropriate representation in these elections. Our key demands include securing candidacy for at least 15 wards in the Pune Municipal Corporation elections, deputy mayor's position for the entire five-year term, and acquiring mayor's position if reservations for the backward class are implemented," Athawale said. He also announced that the RPI would organise rallies across all districts in the state to express gratitude and congratulations to the Indian Army for the success of Operation Sindhoor. Athawale added the Indian govt is handling the military operations with a lot of valour. "The govt has taken a strong stand against the terrorists. The issue of India and Pakistan is being handled by our govt without any external pressure, such as from the USA govt, as being claimed by the opposition parties," he said.
