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But in JNU, both for construction workers and safai karmcharis the payment still stands at Rs. 80 approximately.
JNU students expelled for protesting worker exploitation - The Facts Abhay N 2007
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The agreement signed by the Registrar for safai karmacharis state that JNU will pay Rs. 65,420 as total amount to the agency that will employ 20 staff for 31 days along with several other necessities.
JNU students expelled for protesting worker exploitation - The Facts Abhay N 2007
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Un boreu Sul, pan ydoedd y meistr yn cychwyn i'r Eglwys, dywedodd wrth un o'i weision am gadw y brain oddi ar y maes lle yr oedd gwenith wedi ei hau, yn yr hwn y safai yr hen ysgubor.
Welsh Folk-Lore a Collection of the Folk-Tales and Legends of North Wales Elias Owen
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It has appointed 33,658 safai karamcharis on a regular basis, 15,966 on daily wages and 31,998 temporary workers.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2010
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(Prohibition) Act, 1993, is observed in breach in many States and social organisations should work towards finding alternative employment for manual scavengers in occupation other than that of safai karmacharis, he added.
The Hindu - Home 2010
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If need be, we will take stern action against the safai karamcharis. ''
The Times of India 2010
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MCD has a total of 45,000 safai karamcharis out of which 5,000 are daily wagers.
The Times of India 2010
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NEW DELHI - The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), the largest civic body in the country, has over 80,000 safai karamcharis or street cleaners on its payrolls.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2010
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New Delhi: Over 900 temporary safai karmacharis indulged in widespread rioting early on Wednesday morning at Najafgarh in southwest Delhi.
The Times of India 2010
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The burst is most likely to have happened due to 'nalla safai' (drain cleaning) work being undertaken here, the official said, adding, "The water supply in the area will not be affected."
Analysis 2010
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