manual scavenging
Manual Scavenging Spotted Outside Supreme Court, Delhi Government Gets Steep Fine
Sep 18, 2025 11:47 pm CST
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.
1 Dead, 3 Critical After Falling Into Sewer In Delhi's Ashok Vihar: Police
Sep 17, 2025 07:32 pm CST
A 40-year-old man died and three others were hospitalised in critical condition after losing consciousness while cleaning a sewer in northwest Delhi's Ashok Vihar, an official said on Wednesday.