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In India, Tribals Suffer as Govt and Maoists Exchange Gunfire
Bhan Sahu is one of the thousands of poor tribals made landless by govt development program in India’s Chhattisgarh state. In Chhattisgarh Maoists rebels are engaged in a violent guerrilla war against the govt...
On Indigenous People's Day, India's Tribals Face Bleak Future
As the world celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day, hundreds of families belonging to various indigenous communities are getting displaced in the North east region of India, thanks to a mega dam construction - Lower... India Dams Itself
India is known for its poor drinking water, but there are several things worse than a dirty water supply. For instance, no water supply. Dang, a district of the Indian state, Gujarat, has the largest amount of annual rainfall in Gujarat. It would only make sense that... Corruption, not global warming, makes Gujarat a parched land
As the temperature soars higher and higher, there is water scarcity everywhere. Topping the list of the parched places is Dang of Gujarat. Here, the entire district is facing a devastating drought. Ironically, this is happening despite that fact that Dang receives the highest... 300,000 more to move for China's Three Gorges Dam
China Banned Avatar, fearing the revolt for its policy of reckless development by displacing millions from its root. Latest report by Chinese media says that another 300000 people will be displaced from the reservoir site of Three George dam. Well, Avatar won't be... Old Wood Dam, holds flood water back
An old wood dam with a funny hook shape is doing pretty well in containing water. It is also diverting excess water to the left (not seen on image) where another stream follows. 4º Circuito Pro Adventure - Ribeirao Claro
Ribeirao Claro saw around 200 sportists trekking, padling and cycling (mountain bike) in their backyard. The city is famous for its crystal waters of the Xavantes Dam and the surrounding valleys and cliffs. This... Indian Postal Dept. issues Commemorative stamp on Silent Valley
"The Department of Posts will issue a commemorative stamp on the Silent Valley on November 15. The stamp is being issued as a mark of respect to the former Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi, who took the crucial...
created by israeli.agent | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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Indonesia dam burst kills dozens
In an shocking incident of bursting of Dam in south-west part of the capital Jakarta, several people died and hundreds are missing.The officials are saying that 50 bodies have been recovered and death toll may rise. ... Chinese earthquake 'may have been man-made'
China's devastating Sichuan earthquake that killed 80,000 people in 2008 may have been caused by a nearby hydro-electric dam, according to scientists. Researchers in the US and China say the weight of the water...
created by Rachel Nixon | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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572 views | 30 recommendations | 4 comments
Pakistan to seek Japanese loan for mega dam
The energy-staved Pakistan plans to seek Japanese loan for mega hydel power project of Diamer-Bhasha dam. The construction of the dam is reportedly expected to start by mid-2009. "Pakistan is likely to seek the much-required foreign exchange for the construction of the mega... Ecuador seizes Brazilian Odebrecht assets and demands compensation
" President Rafael Correa of Ecuador has ordered troops to seize the assets of a major Brazilian construction company. The move follows a dispute over the country's second largest dam, which was built by the Odebrecht company but shut down just a year after it... Families In Fear Of Dam Collapse
An area in Scotland has been evacuated over fears that a nearby dam is about to collapse. The resevoir has reached a critical level because of torrential rains."FAMILIES near a floodrisk reservoir were urged to evacuate as it reached a "critical" level yesterday. But last...
created by Dave Keating | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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Fearing arsenic pollution, Peru stops Canadian Gold Hawk Resources from expl...
Amid fears over arsenic lead and cadmium pollution in water supply near Lima, Peru´s government has asked Canadian Gold Hawk Resources to stop operations. " Peru hit by mine pollution emergency By Naomi Mapstone in Lima Published: July 20 2008 19:49 | Last updated: July..."Harsood" a story of pain.
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created by Pooja Agrawal | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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