sanitation workers

PM Narendra Modi donates Rs 21 lakh to Kumbh Mela sanitation workers

The PMO's confirmed the development in a tweet.

Mar 06, 2019, 13:48 PM IST

Watch: PM Modi washes feet of sanitation workers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday took a holy dip at the 'Sangam' and offered prayers at the ongoing Kumbh at Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, after which he washed feet of sanitation workers and lauded their efforts to ensure a Swacch Bharat. Watch this video to know more.

Feb 25, 2019, 09:30 AM IST

PM Modi reaches Prayagraj, washes feet of sanitation workers

PM Modi honoured the sanitation workers at the Swachh Kumbh Swachh Aabhaar event, organised by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation. He was seen washing the feet of a group of sanitation workers as a mark of respect

Feb 24, 2019, 17:48 PM IST

Can't disburse funds for salaries of sanitation workers in Delhi: Centre tells SC

Kejriwal had earlier alleged the BJP-led municipal corporations are not concerned about their basic duties.

Oct 08, 2018, 16:27 PM IST

Delhi sanitation workers' death: Police files culpable homicide case, jal board denies hiring them

The Delhi police on Monday filed a culpable homicide case after the tragic death of three sanitation workers. The Delhi Jal Board, on the other hand, has denied that the cleaners were hired by them for the job.

Aug 07, 2017, 09:46 AM IST

DNA: Manual scavenging claiming lives of sanitation workers in India - Watch analysis

4 sanitation workers have died while cleaning a septic tank in Ghittorni area of South Delhi. They died after inhaling the toxic gas.

Jul 18, 2017, 00:15 AM IST

Delhi government woos sanitation workers ahead of MCD polls

In an apparent attempt to woo the sanitation workers of three BJP-controlled civic bodies ahead of the municipal polls next year, the Delhi government has ordered that they be posted within 15 km of their place of residence.

Jul 17, 2016, 09:50 AM IST

Pay salaries to sanitation workers before month's 7th, says Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed civic bodies to pay regular salaries to the sanitation workers on or before 7th of every month for smooth functioning of the corporations.

Apr 19, 2016, 22:31 PM IST

MCD sanitation workers for permanent solution, others call off stir

The commissioners of two civic bodies have directed the zonal deputy commissioners and heads of department to ensure that their staff performed duties as salaries have been disbursed.

Feb 06, 2016, 19:33 PM IST

Arvind Kejriwal backs striking workers, AAP leaders clean garbage

Sanitation workers have been on strike demanding immediate payment of salaries and pending back wages.

Jan 31, 2016, 19:26 PM IST

MCD hospital doctors, staff to join sanitation workers' strike

Dr R R Gautam, President, Municipal Corporation Doctors Association said they have given a notice to the Commissioner of North Delhi announcing their decision to join the strike.

Jan 29, 2016, 22:22 PM IST

Watchmen, peons named 'subject experts' to evaluate UP Board exam papers

Some schools in Uttar Pradesh have entrusted the job of evaluating board exam papers to peons, chowkidaars, clerks and sanitation workers.

Nov 03, 2015, 12:00 PM IST

Delhi: Garbage crisis returns as MCD workers go on strike

The National capital on Sunday witnessed heaps of filth and garbage along the roads and colonies as the MCD sanitation workers' strike entered its third day.

Oct 25, 2015, 20:52 PM IST

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal urges LG to direct DDA to clear dues to MCDs

Arvind Kejriwal has urged Lt Governor Najeeb Jung to direct Delhi Development Authority to immediately clear its dues running into over Rs 1,600 crores to the civic bodies facing financial constraints.

Oct 25, 2015, 14:55 PM IST