Satyamev Jayate: Aamir Khan slams casteism, manual scavenging

Last Updated: Monday, July 9, 2012, 09:09

Aamir Khan once again struck an emotional chord with his show ‘Satyamev Jayate’ and discussed a subject on national television that anyone else wouldn’t have dared to- casteism.

Manual scavenging still practised in Karnataka

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 31, 2011, 19:17

Manual scavenging has not been totally eradicated and those engaged in it are yet to be fully rehabilitated, the study found.

Karnataka: NHRC seeks report on manual scavenging

Last Updated: Thursday, August 18, 2011, 15:41

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Thursday sought a report from the Karnataka Government on allegations that the practice of manual scavenging was continuing in the state.

States slow in abolishing manual scavenging: NHRC

Last Updated: Saturday, March 12, 2011, 21:52

Expressing concern over slow pace of abolition of manual scavenging and dry latrines, NHRC on Saturday said the statistics projected in this regard by the public authorities; do not match the ground realities.

Centre asks states to eradicate manual scavenging

Last Updated: Monday, January 24, 2011, 21:58

A survey conducted by Safai Karamchari Andolan (SKA) has provided the Government a list of 4,833 persons still engaged in the practice of manual scavenging in 14 states.

SC fiat on manual scavenging

Last Updated: Monday, November 8, 2010, 19:49

Irked by some state governments failure to implement law against manual scavenging, the Supreme Court Monday said it will consider taking the issue to its logical conclusion by laying down guidelines for its effective enforcement.

LJP leaders demand end to manual scavenging

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 5, 2010, 17:51

Demanding an end to the practise of scavengers carrying night soil on their heads, LJP president Ramvilas Paswan, party leaders and activists on Tuesday courted arrest here.