Septic tank tragedy an eye-opener!
Shocked to learn that three workers died of suffocation while cleaning a septic tank in Nalasopara! The labourers who clean Nullah’s (drainage) and septic tanks are forced to work in inhuman conditions at times without proper gear and safety equipment. Even the basic masks and gloves are missing which not only results in them being affected by deadly diseases but even proves fatal at times.
We are today living in the age of technology where gutters can be cleaned easily by machines without even the need for workers to enter them but this involves infrastructural costs which though sanctioned is lost in corruption at the civic body. The death of those who lost their lives in the tragedy needs to be investigated and those responsible for their lives should be put behind bars. Corruption rules roost in most public welfare departments and it’s high time these bodies are privatised for better functioning and accountability!
S.N.Kabra
Shun the taboo
Mothers need to donate to milk banks to save tender lives and mothers with surplus milk should donate milk generously. Breastfeeding saves lives. Its benefits help keep babies healthy in their first days and last well into adulthood. However, breastfeeding requires support, encouragement, and guidance. With these basic steps, implemented properly, we can significantly improve breastfeeding rates around the world and give children the best possible start in life. Why then so much controversy is created in India for the sake of creating. Shun the taboo and accept the challenge instead of becoming a carping critic all the time. In many hospitals and communities around the world, whether a child can be breastfed or not can make the difference between life and death. Better sense should prevail to save babies in need of breast milk.
Annapurani Shanthi
Slap show of Kejriwal
It is very common that Delhi’s Chief Minister is getting the worst public response as he is beaten time and again for adverse remarks. Once a ‘chappal’ was hurled in a public address by the Delhi CM. Why he winning the wrath of the people just before an election is a mystery. It was stated that AAP’s distrust in the armed forces is the major reason for the slap. Kejriwal did not learn from mistakes. How long he can survive in politics in such a frivolous attitude.
Arati Abhishek
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