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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.

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