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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.
Bihar migrants stranded in Rajasthan, collective of organizations write to Bihar CM for help
The organizations have asked the Bihar CM to make free arrangements for the migrant workers to return to their homes in Bihar
Covid-19: JNU sanitation workers denied pay, protective gear
Plight of workers worsens even as administration and contractors play the blame game
Did PM skirt ICMR controversy in video conference with CMs?
Meanwhile disparity arises between figures of virus infected people as per ICMR and NCDC
Two students evacuated from Iran asked to make own travel arrangements back home
They were quarantined in Jaisalmer after returning from Iran and were asked to shell out Rs. 60,000 for the 2,000 km trip back home
A sacrifice most unfair
Migrant workers and the disproportionate burden of the lockdown
Rajasthan makes arrangements for safe passage of migrants
Ashok Gehlot plans to carry this out in a phased manner with proper protocols in place
32 tribals homes demolished in Kalahandi Odisha
Odisha Forest Department carries out demolitions amidst lockdown, leaving nearly 90 people shelter-less in the punishing summer
No More Lockdown: Right to Food Campaign activists
They have asked the government for support for both NFSA and non-NFSA beneficiaries
Pigs succumb to mysterious virus, pork banned across Assam
New pig virus creates panic across at least six districts
Jailed and quarantined followers abandoned by Tablighi Jamaat chief
Many members suffer in quarantine facilities
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