safety standards
Coverage of safety standards in the Nexus archive.
- A.P. amends building rules to speed up construction, boost investment
A.P. has amended building rules to accelerate construction and increase investment. The reforms focus on streamlining regulatory processes and removing delays while maintaining essential planning and safety standards.
- The wellness trap: How dangerous products keep targeting women
The article highlights a historical pattern of women being targeted by products with underlying risks, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and modern weight loss drugs. It notes growing public scrutiny, legal actions, and demands for stronger safety standards and transparency from manufacturers.
- Survey finds 62% of women’s hostels in Hyderabad have poor safety standards
A survey revealed that 62% of women’s hostels in Hyderabad have poor safety standards, highlighting significant safety concerns in the region.
- Parents push for safety a year after fatal Camp Mystic flood
One year after catastrophic floods at Camp Mystic killed 28 people, mostly young girls, state investigators concluded the camp failed to respond adequately to storm warnings. Parents continue to advocate for stronger safety standards while commemorating their daughters.
- Dattagalli blaze: Hotel owners’ association seeks ₹50 lakh relief for kin of deceased workers
The hotel owners' association is demanding ₹50 lakh relief for the families of workers who died in the Dattagalli blaze. They also call for a comprehensive review of safety standards and regulatory oversight in pubs and restobars across the city.