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In Karnataka vs Andhra Battle, Priyank Kharge Slams 'Scavenging' By Nara Lokesh
The fierce economic rivalry between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh flared up again on X Thursday, with Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge unleashing a pointed attack on his Andhra Pradesh counterpart, Nara Lokesh.
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Manual Scavenging Spotted Outside Supreme Court, Delhi Government Gets Steep Fine
The Delhi Public Works Department has been fined Rs 5 lakh by the Supreme Court after its labourers were found cleaning sewers outside the court building manually -- a process that is banned in view of the risks it poses to workers.
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Day After Stray Dogs Order, Ban On Leftover Food In Supreme Court
The Supreme Court instructed authorities to dispose of leftover food in covered dustbins to prevent dogs from entering the court premises scavenging for food.
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Delhi Public Works Department Posts Pictures Of Workers Entering Drain. Then Deletes
Armed with just a shovel, a group of labourers, with no protective gear of gloves, entered the sewers in Delhi's Rohini, in violation of the Supreme Court order.
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Himachal's 'Return Your Trash' Scheme As Mountains Drown In Garbage
Plastic bags and bottles strewn everywhere, animals scavenging on dumped solid waste - the disturbing scene is not from a dumpsite but from a forest in Himachal Pradesh's Kasol.
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Nearly 4,000 Manual Scavengers In Delhi To Receive PPE Kits Ahead Of Monsoon
For the first time, nearly 4,000 manual scavengers in Delhi will be provided with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits ahead of the monsoon season.
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Sanitation Worker, Minor Helper Die Of Suffocation While Cleaning Sewer In Rajasthan
Two sanitation workers, including a minor, died of suffocation while cleaning a sewer line at a paper mill in Khedli town of Rajasthan's Alwar district on Saturday.
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"Stain On Our Conscience": Congress MP Shares Manual Scavenging Video Allegedly From Mumbai
Congress MP Varsha Eknath Gaikwad has raised concerns over the continued practice of manual scavenging.
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Rare Pterosaur Neck Bone Discovery Shows Crocodilian Bite From 76 Million Years Ago
A fossilised neck bone from a juvenile Cryodrakon boreas has been unearthed in Alberta, showing evidence of a crocodilian bite. The discovery highlights predator-prey dynamics from 76 million years ago, where ancient crocodilians preyed on or scavenged young pterosaurs. This specimen, identified through micro-CT scans, provides rare evidence of int...
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12,000-Year-Old Wolf Remains in Alaska Show Early Signs of Human Interaction
A 12,000-year-old wolf leg bone discovered at the Swan Point archaeological site in Alaska has provided new insights into early human-wolf interactions. DNA analysis confirmed the animal was related to wolves, while chemical isotope testing showed it had a diet rich in salmon, suggesting possible human involvement. Researchers debate whether this a...
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Crisis In Gaza Deteriorates As Palestinians Seen Scavenging In Landfills
Palestinians are suffering on an unprecedented scale, with the situation in Gaza City being described as "horrendous" by Ajith Sunghay, head of the UN Human Rights Office in the Palestinian territories.
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From A Child Beggar To Becoming A Doctor: How Pinki Haryan Beat Poverty
As a child, Pinki Haryan, along with her parents, begged on the streets and scavenged for food in garbage dumps in Mcleodganj.
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Influencer Pays Non-Swimmer $20 To Jump In Lake, Flees When She Cries For Help
Social media influencer Natalie Reynolds is facing backlash after convincing a non-swimmer to jump into a Texas lake for $20 during a live-streamed scavenger hunt.
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Manual Scavenging Deaths: Pay 20 Lakh More To Workers' Families, Delhi Told
The Delhi High Court has asked the city government to make an endeavour to pay additional Rs 20 lakh to the families of workers, who lost their lives in manual scavenging, in pursuance to a Supreme Court's verdict.
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Over 400 People Died While Cleaning Sewers, Septic Tanks In 5 Years: Centre
According to the data, of the 49 cases of deaths in 2023, a maximum of 10 were reported from Rajasthan.
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In Karnataka vs Andhra Battle, Priyank Kharge Slams 'Scavenging' By Nara Lokesh
The fierce economic rivalry between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh flared up again on X Thursday, with Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge unleashing a pointed attack on his Andhra Pradesh counterpart, Nara Lokesh.
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Manual Scavenging Spotted Outside Supreme Court, Delhi Government Gets Steep Fine
The Delhi Public Works Department has been fined Rs 5 lakh by the Supreme Court after its labourers were found cleaning sewers outside the court building manually -- a process that is banned in view of the risks it poses to workers.
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Day After Stray Dogs Order, Ban On Leftover Food In Supreme Court
The Supreme Court instructed authorities to dispose of leftover food in covered dustbins to prevent dogs from entering the court premises scavenging for food.
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Delhi Public Works Department Posts Pictures Of Workers Entering Drain. Then Deletes
Armed with just a shovel, a group of labourers, with no protective gear of gloves, entered the sewers in Delhi's Rohini, in violation of the Supreme Court order.
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Himachal's 'Return Your Trash' Scheme As Mountains Drown In Garbage
Plastic bags and bottles strewn everywhere, animals scavenging on dumped solid waste - the disturbing scene is not from a dumpsite but from a forest in Himachal Pradesh's Kasol.
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Nearly 4,000 Manual Scavengers In Delhi To Receive PPE Kits Ahead Of Monsoon
For the first time, nearly 4,000 manual scavengers in Delhi will be provided with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits ahead of the monsoon season.
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Sanitation Worker, Minor Helper Die Of Suffocation While Cleaning Sewer In Rajasthan
Two sanitation workers, including a minor, died of suffocation while cleaning a sewer line at a paper mill in Khedli town of Rajasthan's Alwar district on Saturday.
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"Stain On Our Conscience": Congress MP Shares Manual Scavenging Video Allegedly From Mumbai
Congress MP Varsha Eknath Gaikwad has raised concerns over the continued practice of manual scavenging.
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Rare Pterosaur Neck Bone Discovery Shows Crocodilian Bite From 76 Million Years Ago
A fossilised neck bone from a juvenile Cryodrakon boreas has been unearthed in Alberta, showing evidence of a crocodilian bite. The discovery highlights predator-prey dynamics from 76 million years ago, where ancient crocodilians preyed on or scavenged young pterosaurs. This specimen, identified through micro-CT scans, provides rare evidence of int...
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12,000-Year-Old Wolf Remains in Alaska Show Early Signs of Human Interaction
A 12,000-year-old wolf leg bone discovered at the Swan Point archaeological site in Alaska has provided new insights into early human-wolf interactions. DNA analysis confirmed the animal was related to wolves, while chemical isotope testing showed it had a diet rich in salmon, suggesting possible human involvement. Researchers debate whether this a...
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Crisis In Gaza Deteriorates As Palestinians Seen Scavenging In Landfills
Palestinians are suffering on an unprecedented scale, with the situation in Gaza City being described as "horrendous" by Ajith Sunghay, head of the UN Human Rights Office in the Palestinian territories.
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From A Child Beggar To Becoming A Doctor: How Pinki Haryan Beat Poverty
As a child, Pinki Haryan, along with her parents, begged on the streets and scavenged for food in garbage dumps in Mcleodganj.
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Influencer Pays Non-Swimmer $20 To Jump In Lake, Flees When She Cries For Help
Social media influencer Natalie Reynolds is facing backlash after convincing a non-swimmer to jump into a Texas lake for $20 during a live-streamed scavenger hunt.
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Manual Scavenging Deaths: Pay 20 Lakh More To Workers' Families, Delhi Told
The Delhi High Court has asked the city government to make an endeavour to pay additional Rs 20 lakh to the families of workers, who lost their lives in manual scavenging, in pursuance to a Supreme Court's verdict.
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Over 400 People Died While Cleaning Sewers, Septic Tanks In 5 Years: Centre
According to the data, of the 49 cases of deaths in 2023, a maximum of 10 were reported from Rajasthan.
