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News18
30-07-2025
- News18
Telangana govt launches helpline to report bonded labour cases
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Hyderabad, Jul 30 (PTI) Aiming to eradicate bonded labour, Telangana Labour Minister G Vivek Venkatswamy on Wednesday launched a toll-free helpline to report such cases to the state labour department. The helpline 8069434343 was launched at an event held here. 'This number can be used to report bonded labour cases to the Labour Department. Appropriate action will be taken," an official release said. Vowing to abolish the practice in the state, the minister said the government would prioritise allotment of houses under the 'Indiramma Indlu' scheme for those rescued from bonded labour. The initiative offers financial assistance to eligible landless and homeless families in the state to build permanent houses on their plots. Each beneficiary is provided with Rs 5 lakh for construction. Venkatswamy expressed concern that bonded labour continues despite being banned decades ago. The state government has directed district collectors to respond promptly to complaints related to bonded labour and human trafficking, he added. Financial assistance would be extended to survivors, and cases would be booked against those found employing bonded labour, the minister said. Actor and animal welfare activist Amala Akkineni, along with government officials, was present at the event. PTI SJR SJR SSK (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) 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.
India Gazette
30-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"BJP never does politics on such issues, will fully cooperate in relief activities": G Kishan Reddy on Telangana chemical factory blast
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 30 (ANI): Union Minister and Telangana BJP chief G Kishan Reddy on Monday offered full support to the State government in the relief operations following the blast at a chemical factory in Telangana's Sangareddy, which killed at least 12 people and injured many. 'NDRF, Police and other agencies are engaged in relief financial assistance of Rs 2 lakhs each will be given to families of the deceased persons and Rs 50,000 to the injured,' Kishan Reddy told reporters here. 'The BJP never does politics on such issues. We will fully cooperate in relief state government should take all steps to prevent such accidents,' Reddy said. Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed grief over the blast. 'Saddened by the tragic accident in a chemical factory in Sangareddy, Telangana. The NDRF team rushed to the spot immediately and is continuing the rescue operation along with the local administration,' Amit Shah said in a post on X. 'My heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. Praying for the swift recovery of those injured,' Shah added. Earlier in the day, Director General of the Telangana State Disaster Response and Fire Services, Y Nagi Reddy, stated that rescue officials are currently unsure of the number of people trapped under the debris. He added that, according to industrial experts, the blast occurred during the air handling and drying of Microcrystalline cellulose. 'Today, at around 9.48 am, there was a blast in the drying unit at Sigachi Pharma Company. The explosion led to a fire. A total of 12 people have died and 35 are injured in the incident,' Nagi Reddy told reporters after visiting the accident site. 'As per industrial experts, the incident happened during the air handling/drying of Microcrystalline cellulose. We are currently unsure of the number of people under the debris,' he added. Rescue operations, including those by NDRF, are currently underway. Telangana Ministers Venkatswamy and Damodar Raja Narasimha also visited the site today. Speaking to the media, Venkatswamy said that currently, 12 people are in critical condition, whose treatment is underway. 'Nearly 63 people reported for work at this factory this morning. Initially, it was said that a reactor blast had occurred in the factory. We have just visited the site, and we now know that it was not a reactor blast,' he said. 'The factory incharge also lost his life in the accident. There is no one here who can tell what exactly happened out of the 63 people who reported here in the morning. We have learned that eight people have died. Right now, four more bodies have been recovered. Twelve people are critical with burn injuries. The remaining 22 people have 20-25% burns and are receiving treatment. We will get more clarity in the next one or two hours,' he added. (ANI)
India Gazette
30-06-2025
- India Gazette
Amit Shah condoles loss of lives in Telangana chemical factory blast
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday expressed sadness over the blast at a chemical factory in Telangana's Sangareddy, which killed at least 12 people and injured many. He also stated that the NDRF team, along with the local administration, is continuing rescue operations. 'Saddened by the tragic accident in a chemical factory in Sangareddy, Telangana. The NDRF team rushed to the spot immediately and is continuing the rescue operation along with the local administration,' Amit Shah said in a post on X. 'My heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. Praying for the swift recovery of those injured,' Shah added. Earlier in the day, Director General of the Telangana State Disaster Response and Fire Services, Y Nagi Reddy, stated that rescue officials are currently unsure of the number of people trapped under the debris. He added that, according to industrial experts, the blast occurred during the air handling and drying of Microcrystalline cellulose. 'Today, at around 9.48 am, there was a blast in the drying unit at Sigachi Pharma Company. The explosion led to a fire. A total of 12 people have died and 35 are injured in the incident,' Nagi Reddy told reporters after visiting the accident site. 'As per industrial experts, the incident happened during the air handling/drying of Microcrystalline cellulose. We are currently unsure of the number of people under the debris,' he added. Rescue operations, including those by NDRF, are currently underway. Telangana Ministers Venkatswamy and Damodar Raja Narasimha also visited the site today. Speaking to the media, Venkatswamy said that currently, 12 people are in critical condition, whose treatment is underway. 'Nearly 63 people reported for work at this factory this morning. Initially, it was said that a reactor blast had occurred in the factory. We have just visited the site, and we now know that it was not a reactor blast,' he said. 'The factory incharge also lost his life in the accident. There is no one here who can tell what exactly happened out of the 63 people who reported here in the morning. We have learned that eight people have died. Right now, four more bodies have been recovered. Twelve people are critical with burn injuries. The remaining 22 people have 20-25% burns and are receiving treatment. We will get more clarity in the next one or two hours,' he added. (ANI)
India Gazette
30-06-2025
- India Gazette
Telangana chemical factory blast:
Sangareddy (Telangana) [India], June 30 (ANI): Director General of the Telangana State Disaster Response and Fire Services, Y Nagi Reddy, on Monday stated that rescue officials are currently unsure of the number of people trapped under the debris following the blast at the Sigachi Pharma Company in Sangareddy. He added that, according to industrial experts, the blast occurred during the air handling and drying of Microcrystalline cellulose. 'Today, at around 9.48 am, there was a blast in the drying unit at Sigachi Pharma Company. The explosion led to a fire. A total of 12 people have died and 35 are injured in the incident,' Nagi Reddy told reporters after visiting the accident site. 'As per industrial experts, the incident happened during the air handling/drying of Microcrystalline cellulose. We are currently unsure of the number of people under the debris,' he added. Rescue operations, including those by NDRF, are currently underway. Earlier today, Telangana Ministers Venkatswamy and Damodar Raja Narasimha visited the site. Speaking to the media, Venkatswamy said that currently, 12 people are in critical condition, whose treatment is underway. 'Nearly 63 people reported for work at this factory this morning. Initially, it was said that a reactor blast had occurred in the factory. We have just visited the site, and we now know that it was not a reactor blast,' he said. 'The factory incharge also lost his life in the accident. There is no one here who can tell what exactly happened out of the 63 people who reported here in the morning. We have learned that eight people have died. Right now, four more bodies have been recovered. Twelve people are critical with burn injuries. The remaining 22 people have 20-25% burns and are receiving treatment. We will get more clarity in the next one or two hours,' he added. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed sorrow over the loss of lives in the explosion and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakhs for the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund. In a social media post on X, the Prime Minister's Office wrote, 'Anguished by the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy at a factory in Sangareddy, Telangana. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000.' (ANI)
India Gazette
30-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Telangana chemical factory blast: Death toll rises to 12 as four more bodies found at accident site
Sangareddy (Telangana) [India], June 30 (ANI): The death toll in the explosion at a chemical factory in Telangana's Sangareddy district rose to 12 after State Minister Vivek Venkatswamy said that four more bodies were recovered from the accident site on Monday. Telangana Ministers Venkatswamy and Damodar Raja Narasimha visited the site, where a blast occurred earlier in the day. Speaking to the media, Venkatswamy said that currently, 12 people are in critical condition, whose treatment is underway. 'Nearly 63 people reported for work at this factory this morning. Initially, it was said that a reactor blast had occurred in the factory. We have just visited the site, and we now know that it was not a reactor blast,' he said. 'The factory incharge also lost his life in the accident. There is no one here who can tell what exactly happened out of the 63 people who reported here in the morning. We have learned that eight people have died. Right now, four more bodies have been recovered. Twelve people are critical with burn injuries. The remaining 22 people have 20-25% burns and are receiving treatment. We will get more clarity in the next one or two hours,' he added. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed sorrow over the loss of lives in the explosion and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakhs for the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund. In a social media post on X, the Prime Minister's Office wrote, 'Anguished by the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy at a factory in Sangareddy, Telangana. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000.' Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, also expressed his condolences over the deaths in the explosion. 'The news of the explosion at the chemical factory in Telangana is extremely tragic and concerning. My heartfelt condolences are with those who have lost their loved ones in this incident. I hope for the speedy recovery of all those injured,' Rahul Gandhi said in a post on X. 'The state government and administration are engaged in relief and rescue operations. Efforts are ongoing to provide every possible assistance to the affected people. In this difficult time, we stand with the affected families in every way,' he added. (ANI)
