Rescuers rescued the boy, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Muscat, First Published Jun 15, 2022, 8:46 PM IST
Muscat: A boy died after falling into a sewage pit in Oman. The incident took place on Monday in the Suwaiq district of northern Al Batina governorate.
The Civil Defense and Ambulance Authority said rescue teams from the northern Al Batina governorate arrived at the scene soon after receiving a report that a child had fallen into a sewer in a house in Suwaiq. The baby was rescued by rescue workers but was pronounced dead at the scene, Gulf News reported.
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No information was available on how the child fell into the pit or how long he lay there. Authorities urged parents to take care of their children and cover the sewers in the house.
In Oman, inspections have begun at institutions that make electronic payments compulsory
Muscat: Authorities in Oman have begun cracking down on institutions that make electronic payments mandatory. Two weeks ago, it was ordered that companies belonging to certain categories should set up a system to accept e-payments. Accordingly, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion initiated the inspection.
Food Stuff Institutions, Gold and Silver Merchants, Restaurants, Cafes, Vegetables and Fruits Dealers, Tobacco Products, Electronics Companies, Building Products Dealers, Tobacco Products, Industrial Complexes, Malls and Gift Items. Mandatory.
Many companies have already implemented e-payment system as per the instructions of the authorities. Small firms are yet to set up such systems. Authorities are examining the area to enforce the law.
Last Updated Jun 15, 2022, 8:59 PM IST
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