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Sub-Contractor Detained After Delhi Biker Falls To Death In Construction Pit
Delhi Police has detained a sub-contractor in connection with the death of a biker who fell into a pit dug by the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) in Delhi's Janakpura, officials said on Saturday.
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Pakistan, Fed Up With Manhole Cover Thefts, Announces Big Fine And Jail
In cash-strapped Pakistan, the punishment for the theft of a manhole cover could be 10 years in prison and a fine of up to 50 lakh Pakistani rupees.
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2-Year-Old Dies Boy After Falling Into Sewer In Delhi
A two-and-a-half-year old boy died after falling into an open sewer in outer north Delhi's Khera Khurd village amid heavy rain Saturday morning, police said.
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Boy Falls Into Open Sewer In Delhi's Vasant Kunj, Rescue Ops Underway
A rescue operation is underway in southwest Delhi's Vasant Kunj area after a minor boy fell into an open sewer while playing on Thursday afternoon, police said.
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Death Count In Mumbai Sewer Drain Tragedy Rises To 3
The death count in the incident in which three labourers fell into the chamber of an underground sewer in Mumbai's Malad suburb two days ago rose to three today, officials said.
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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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Government To Pay Rs 30 Lakh If Person Dies During Sewer Cleaning: Supreme Court
Taking a grim view of incidents of sewer deaths in the country, the Supreme Court today said government authorities will have to pay Rs 30 lakh as compensation to the family of those who die while cleaning sewers.
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339 People Died While Cleaning Sewers, Septic Tanks In 5 Years: Centre
As many as 339 people have died while cleaning sewers and septic tanks in India in the last five years, according to government data.
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"Head Hangs In Shame", Says Court On Non-Payment Of Compensation For Sewer Death Victims
"My head hangs in shame," the Delhi High Court Chief Justice said on Tuesday, lamenting the "complete unsympathetic attitude" of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) towards the families of two people who died inside a sewer this year.
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Sewer Deaths: DDA Directed To Pay Rs 10 Lakh Compensation To Families
The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to pay Rs 10 lakh each as compensation to the family of two persons who died after inhaling toxic gases inside a sewer last month.
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Sub-Contractor Detained After Delhi Biker Falls To Death In Construction Pit
Delhi Police has detained a sub-contractor in connection with the death of a biker who fell into a pit dug by the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) in Delhi's Janakpura, officials said on Saturday.
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Pakistan, Fed Up With Manhole Cover Thefts, Announces Big Fine And Jail
In cash-strapped Pakistan, the punishment for the theft of a manhole cover could be 10 years in prison and a fine of up to 50 lakh Pakistani rupees.
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2-Year-Old Dies Boy After Falling Into Sewer In Delhi
A two-and-a-half-year old boy died after falling into an open sewer in outer north Delhi's Khera Khurd village amid heavy rain Saturday morning, police said.
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Boy Falls Into Open Sewer In Delhi's Vasant Kunj, Rescue Ops Underway
A rescue operation is underway in southwest Delhi's Vasant Kunj area after a minor boy fell into an open sewer while playing on Thursday afternoon, police said.
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Death Count In Mumbai Sewer Drain Tragedy Rises To 3
The death count in the incident in which three labourers fell into the chamber of an underground sewer in Mumbai's Malad suburb two days ago rose to three today, officials said.
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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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Government To Pay Rs 30 Lakh If Person Dies During Sewer Cleaning: Supreme Court
Taking a grim view of incidents of sewer deaths in the country, the Supreme Court today said government authorities will have to pay Rs 30 lakh as compensation to the family of those who die while cleaning sewers.
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339 People Died While Cleaning Sewers, Septic Tanks In 5 Years: Centre
As many as 339 people have died while cleaning sewers and septic tanks in India in the last five years, according to government data.
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"Head Hangs In Shame", Says Court On Non-Payment Of Compensation For Sewer Death Victims
"My head hangs in shame," the Delhi High Court Chief Justice said on Tuesday, lamenting the "complete unsympathetic attitude" of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) towards the families of two people who died inside a sewer this year.
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Sewer Deaths: DDA Directed To Pay Rs 10 Lakh Compensation To Families
The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to pay Rs 10 lakh each as compensation to the family of two persons who died after inhaling toxic gases inside a sewer last month.
