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Though sewer deaths have crossed the 100 mark this year, government is silent: SKA

With three deaths on the same day in two different incidents in Madhya Pradesh, 101 people have died so far in sewers and septic tanks across the country in 188 days this year, according the data compiled by Safai Karamchari Andolan (SKA). NCR Delhi alone accounts for 12 deaths.

“To my utter shock, the police seized my phone citing inquiry into the Delhi violence”: Kawalpreet Kaur 

“Speak Against Delhi Police’s Witch Hunt of Students & Activists During Pandemic and Lockdown”, Civil rights activists ask citizens to join #DelhiPoliceJawabDo campaign today

LNJP Hospital patient alleges he was kept around dead bodies, hospital refutes charge

The patient also alleged abysmal facilities at the hospital

BREAKING: Stranded people including migrant workers permitted inter-state travel amidst Covid-19 lockdown

All states and UTs directed too formulate standard protocols for the process and travelers will be quarantined on arrival

Delhi HC directs govt to set up helpline for pregnant women

Delhi government assured timely assistance of ASHA workers, in cooperation with the central government.

MNREGS numbers double in states after migrant labourers return home

The rural development ministry is focused on individual asset creation to ensure social distancing

Lockdown benefits! SHGs involved in MFP collection: Chhattisgarh

Self-help groups aid in minor forest produce collection in Bastar division of Chhattisgarh

Plea in SC seeking repatriation of 250 pregnant nurses and doctors from Saudi

The petition states that they do not have proper medical access and that they need to be with their family in such times.

Gujarat Covid-19 cases cross 3.5k, local scientists blame L-type strain for the rise

The L-type strain is said to have a higher transmission rate, but international scientists debunk the claim

No public gatherings and loudspeakers for religious events: Guj Gov’t

Does the Gujarat government want to say that social distancing, as well as other measures have been failing in the state for the past month? Or is its order on Monday stating that strict implementation of Disaster Management Act invoked to deal with the Covid19 pandemic a reminder for the Muslim community?

Lockdown horror: Manipur forest department demolishes homes of forest dwellers

No information yet on if and when alternative accommodation will be provided to the families

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