BWSSB to launch ‘Annapoorna Scheme’ providing smart cards for sanitation workers’ breakfast
Bengaluru (PTI): The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) says its upcoming 'Annapoorna Scheme' is a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country aimed at ensuring "healthy and dignified mornings" for sanitation workers.
Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar will launch the scheme on September 1 by distributing smart cards to the workers.
BWSSB chairman Ram Prasath Manohar said the initiative combines technology with compassion, making "Bengaluru the first city to provide direct financial assistance for daily breakfast to sanitation workers."
Under the scheme, more than 700 BWSSB sanitation workers will receive a smart card powered by Axis Bank, with Rs 1,500 credited every month. The card can be used at food outlets of their choice, allowing workers the dignity of choosing their own healthy breakfast, the board said in a release on Sunday.
"This is our way of saluting the relentless efforts of those who keep our city clean. We want every worker to begin the day with good health, nutrition, and respect," Manohar added.
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Couple, son 'hacked' to death over witchcraft suspicion in Jharkhand's Palamu
Medininagar (PTI): A couple and their 18-year-old son were allegedly hacked to death over suspicion of practising witchcraft in Jharkhand's Palamu, police said on Sunday.
Their minor daughter was also injured in the attack late on Saturday, a police officer said.
The bodies were recovered from their house on Sunday in Panki police station area, he said.
“Initial investigation suggests that the case is related to witchcraft suspicion,” Manoj Kumar Jha, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Lesliganj told PTI.
A manhunt is on to nab the culprits, Jha said.
The girl suffered severe injuries and has been admitted to a government hospital, he said.
The deceased have been identified as Vijay Bhuiyan (45), his wife Kalia Devi (40), and their son Chotu Bhuiyan.
The bodies have been sent to Medinirai Medical College and Hospital (MMCH) for post-mortem examination.
