NHRC Investigates Deaths of Sanitation Workers in Nuh District

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, has initiated an inquiry into the deaths of two sanitation workers and injuries to another due to inhaling toxic gases while cleaning a sewer line in Nuh district's Ambedkar Chowk. Despite Supreme Court guidelines mandating mechanized cleaning and safety gear for such tasks, the workers reportedly lacked protective equipment. The NHRC has demanded a detailed report from local authorities regarding the investigation, health recovery of the injured worker, and compensation for the victims' families.

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APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link