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Indian Express
22-07-2025
- Indian Express
Bengaluru man found dead hours after entering manhole for cleaning; 4 arrested
Four people were arrested in Bengaluru after a labourer, who developed breathing issues on Sunday evening while cleaning a manhole in Akshaya Nagar, was found dead on Monday. The deceased has been identified as Puttaswamy, 31, a resident of RMC Yard. The police said Nagaraju, Antony, Ananthkumar, and Devaraju have been arrested under section 106 (causing death by negligence) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and under the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act. According to a police officer, Nagaraju hired Puttaswamy and daily wager Antony to clean a clogged manhole around 7 pm on Sunday. The two men entered without safety gear and developed breathing problems after inhaling toxic gases. Despite their distress, no medical assistance was provided after the two men emerged from the manhole. On Monday morning, Puttaswamy was found dead at home. His body has been sent for postmortem examination. Following a complaint filed by the deceased's father, the Bengaluru police registered a case and launched an investigation. In 2023, two workers died while cleaning the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) of a luxury apartment on Kanakapura Road in the city. In 2021, three people, including one from Odisha and another from Nepal, died in Bengaluru while carrying out manual scavenging work. According to a 2024 report by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Karnataka has 2,927 identified manual scavengers. A government official said the state has reported nearly 100 deaths due to manual scavenging in the last 30 years, and nearly half of them were in Bengaluru. State government records, however, say that 7,493 manual scavengers have been identified in Karnataka, and 1,625 of them are in the limits of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).
New Indian Express
10-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Sterlite supporters want copper plant reopened
THOOTHUKUDI: Supporters of the closed Sterlite Copper plant met Thoothukudi Collector K Elambahavath on Wednesday, urging him to recommend reopening the facility, after experts proposed copper production using eco-friendly techno-logies. The proposal, prepared by former ICT Vice Chancellor Ganapati D Yadav and retired Anna University professor R Nagendran, recommends producing 70% copper from concentrate and 30% from recycled copper to reduce slag and emissions. It avoids production of phosphoric acid in the process, and sourcing water from desalination and Sewage Treatment Plant (STP). Members from various associations, including the Thoothukudi Livelihood Protection Federation, Industrial Suppliers Association, and the local traders, fishermen, and villagers, supported a hybrid production model. Supporter Ganesan said the hybrid model is sustainable and would boost Thoothukudi's economy. He urged the collector to consider and recommend the proposal to the state government. They claimed this method would minimize pollution and restore lost jobs for contractors, lorry operators, and others in the industrial chain. The Vedanta's Sterlite Copper plant was shut in 2018 following protests over environmental violations that led to the death of 15 civilians in police firing.
The Hindu
19-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Overflowing sewage raises a stink at Durgam Cheruvu
The joy of entering the ticketed Durgam Cheruvu Park for free disappears quickly. 'Chee. Let's get out,' says a young girl to her friends as they try to dodge the smelly sludge strewn on the pathway. Within a few minutes of entering the park, the overpowering stench of sewage hits the visitor like a gut punch. The stench is not just of the lake but from the sewage that is currently overflowing over the walking track before entering the lake. 'It has been like this for the past one month and we stopped collecting fares from visitors. Till the parallel sewerage line is ready, this will remain like this,' says a park attendant pointing to the road on the other side of the Durgam Cheruvu Park. The Durgam Cheruvu Park has been a showpiece of lake reclamation project by various civic bodies of Hyderabad which has laid 900 mm sewerage pipelines, 2.2 km walking tracks of nine-metres width, pond for immersion of idols, and recreation spaces. 'The sewerage pipeline that goes around the lake got blocked and that's why there is an overflow,' says a worker attached to the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP). The sanitation workers have created a workaround with the sewerage being let into the STP along with the lake water for processing. 'The pipeline taking the sewage around the lake got blocked leading to flooding of the park. Now the water is being let into the STP for treatment,' says a worker at the site where the foul sewage of the surrounding colonies roars through the pipeline and mixes with the bright green sludge of the Durgam Cheruvu water. The Telangana State Pollution Board identified a nala on the northern side of lake as the source of sewage flowing into it. It also identified six storm water drains, 'The only scope for pollution of the lake is due to joining sewage through the nala in the North direction,' it noted. But as the lake sits in a valley surrounded by hillocks, IT companies, residential complexes, and shopping malls, the source of pollution is no longer limited to the nala during monsoon. The lake park was developed at a cost of Rs. 13 crore under a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority mapped the lake in 2014 and estimated its spread at 160.700 acres. The residents of surrounding areas of the lake contend that the lake is only 65 acres. The Telangana State Pollution Control Board estimated the lake to be 83 acres.
The Hindu
17-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Corporation to pay 10% mobilisation advance for STP networking
The Kozhikode Corporation Council on Saturday (May 17) approved a revised annual project plan for the financial year 2025–26, incorporating spillover projects worth ₹42 crore from the previous financial year. The Council had earlier approved an annual project plan worth ₹246.60 crore in April. The spillover projects have now been added before submission to the District Planning Committee for approval. Though the revised plan was passed without much discussion, some councillors pointed out several projects that had been missed, which were then added. Opposition leader K.C. Shobhita pointed out the need to set aside funds for minor projects such as name boards for dispensaries and covering slabs for drains. She also emphasised the urgency of completing certain works before the onset of the monsoon, including the removal of legacy waste from Njeliyanparamba. Mayor Beena Philip presided over the session. The Council also approved a request for a 10% mobilisation advance raised by Nasit Infra Projects Pvt. Ltd. in connection with the proposed Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) project at West Hill. The company is responsible for the networking of the 15 MLD STP project being implemented under AMRUT 2.0. Nasit Infra had previously undertaken the networking works for the STPs at Kothi and Avikkal Thodu before those projects were merged and relocated to West Hill. The company noted that it has been four years since the initial work began, during which time costs have significantly increased. It stated that a mobilisation advance is needed to procure materials, tools, and hire workers, as well as to establish temporary offices, storage facilities, and other essential infrastructure. The company has agreed to furnish a bank guarantee against which the advance can be disbursed. The AMRUT Core Committee had approved the request before forwarding it to the Corporation Council.
Business Upturn
05-05-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Enviro Infra Engineers share price jumps 3% on Rs 76.96 crore project win
By Aman Shukla Published on May 5, 2025, 10:25 IST Enviro Infra Engineers witnessed a 3% surge in its share price after announcing fresh project wins worth ₹76.96 crore in the domestic market. The contracts were awarded by government bodies, reinforcing the company's expertise in water and wastewater infrastructure. The new orders include Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) work for a 77 million litres per day (MLD) Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), along with Operation and Maintenance (O&M) services for a 21 MLD Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP). These projects are in line with the company's strategic focus on sustainable environmental solutions and urban infrastructure development. Sanjay Jain, Chairman & Whole Time Director, stated, 'We are proud to have been entrusted with these significant projects by Government Bodies. Our focus remains on delivering high-quality, sustainable, and timely solutions that contribute to the nation's water management and sanitation goals. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of engineering and execution.' Enviro Infra Engineers' stock opened at ₹200.00 today, reaching a high of ₹205.15 and dipping to a low of ₹197.37. The stock remains far below its 52-week high of ₹391.60, yet above its yearly low of ₹182.00. Disclaimer: The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial or investment advice. Stock market investments are subject to market risks. Always conduct your own research or consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions. Author or Business Upturn is not liable for any losses arising from the use of this information. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
