- Murugan conference
- Death at work: On industrial safety
- Murugan conference
Why in the News?
The Muthamizh Murugan International Conference, organized by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department in Palani, is not just a spiritual event but also a cultural event.
Muthamizh Murugan International Conference in Palani: A Spiritual and Cultural Event
- The Muthamizh Murugan International Conference, organized by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, is a spiritual and cultural event.
- The conference was held after development works were carried out at various temples across the State.
- The Dravidian Model of Governance, which follows the principle of ‘everything for everyone’, was the main objective.
- The conference aimed to spread the teachings and principles of Lord Murugan to the world and unite devotees from various parts of the world.
- Over one lakh people attended the event.
- Resolutions were adopted, including renovation of 143 Murugan temples, installation of a new Vel in Palani, and establishment of a Muthamizh Murugan Research Centre and a Tamil Siddha Research Centre.
- Seminars, photo exhibitions, and 3-D exhibitions were organized.
- Death at work: On industrial safety
Why in the News?
The Muthamizh Murugan International Conference in Palani, organized by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, was not a sudden event but a spiritual and cultural event. The conference aimed to spread teachings and principles of Lord Murugan to the world and unite devotees. Resolutions included renovation of 143 Murugan temples, installation of a new Vel, and establishment of a Muthamizh Murugan Research Centre.
Industrial Accidents in Andhra Pradesh
- Escientia’s plant blast in Atchutapuram Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh, has resulted in 17 deaths and injuries.
- The accident is the worst in the region in recent times, with over 100 companies’ factories located in the SEZ.
- The incidents raise questions about the state of industrial safety in Andhra Pradesh, particularly in the SEZ.
- Workers attempted to plug a solvent leak of the chemical/solvent MTBE, which fell on an electrical panel, leading to a fire and blast.
- Trade unions and activists are calling for stringent punishment and a thorough safety audit of all units at the SEZs and elsewhere in Andhra Pradesh.
- They also complain about exemptions from government inspections given to units in SEZs and Export Processing Zones, which may lead to bribes and harassment without improving safety.
- The series of accidents calls for a broader probe, including in SEZs in Andhra Pradesh, to fix any existing loopholes and punish non-compliance with safety norms.