The Leh Cloud Burst: a First-Hand Account
Cross-posted from www.TaleOfGrace.com
Midnight, August 6, 2010: “Link, wake up! Water is coming in from the roof!” My mother and I were in Leh, Ladakh, staying at “Eco-Homestay,” the house of Mr. Sonam Gyatso and family, in Lower Sankar. The house was made in a hybrid of traditional and modern [...]
Cartagena Dialogue Provides Breath of Fresh Air
“There is nothing wrong with being helped to go on living. And that is what this[climate change] issue is all about,” stated a senior official from the Environmental Protection Authority of Ethiopia. I am at a ministerial gathering of 28 nations of the Cartagena Group/Dialogue for Progressive Action convening in the beautiful island [...]
No More Bhopals!
Join us for an Evening of songs of Freedom and Justice !
After 26 years and nearly two generations of untold sufferings, nightmares, pain, trauma, lost livelihoods and a historic fight for justice from Bhopal to all across the world the verdict is : to two years imprisonment and a fine of Rs. one lakh each [...]
Great Power Race: Race for the future
The world has witnessed another earth day go by and another environment day breeze past us with little or no difference to the day next. Symbolic actions for environment and climate have come a long way in the world with increasing participation from public and more pressure on the leaders, but Govt.’s across the world [...]
Greensolutions J&K
Kashmir, the so called “Paradise on Earth” is gradually burning and humans are to blame for this atrocity. Over the years the state of Jammu and Kashmir has seen rapid environmental degradation. Degradation of the forests and land resources, polluted fresh water lakes, river sedimentation, frequent flash floods, soil erosion/landslides, acid rains, and impacts of [...]
Bhopal Gas Tragedy Victims Demand Promises be Kept
Dear Friend of the Bhopalis,
We are writing to you for your active support to our campaign demanding the setting up of an Empowered Commission on Bhopal (ECoB) by the Indian government for long term medical care and rehabilitation of the people of Bhopal poisoned by Union Carbide – Dow Chemical. As you know we [...]
Patience Running Thin (Full Report of IPT)
The Independent People’s Tribunal concluded today with the jury comprising of Justice (Retd.) Sawant, Justice (Retd.) Suresh, Professor Yash Pal, Dr. P. M. Bhargava, Dr. Mohini Giri and Dr. K S Subramanian presenting an interim recommendation report to the public, Government and the media on the issues of on Land Acquisition, Resource Grab and Operation [...]
Op. Green Hunt Rolls out Red Carpet for Mining
Proceedings of Independent People’s Tribunal-Day2 (10th April, 2010) Part-1
Session-1 & 2 Jharkhand
The session was inaugurated with the song “Goan Chhodab Nahi, Jungle Chhodab Nahi” and after that Mr. Prem Prakash Verma, chair of the session briefed the audience about the undemocratic model of development. He added that human rights has to be seen in [...]
Six Stories You Won’t Forget (IPT)
Proceedings of Indian People’s Tribunal, Day 1 (Part-3) 9th April, 2010
Session-4
The fourth session of the day had more testimonies from Chhattisgarh and disposition of Pravin Patel.
Testimony 1 (Adivasi man-Name cannot be disclosed):
In Dantewada, I was captured by the CRPF. I too was beaten up and was told that I was a naxal. I told [...]
Testimonies Reveal the Fight for Survival in Chhattisgarh (IPT)
Proceedings of Independent People’s Tribunal-Day 1, 9th April, 2010 (Part two)
Session: 3 Chhattisgarh
The third session started with the testimonies of the people from Chhattisgarh who are suffering from government supported violence in the area.
Testimony 1 (Adivasi Women)
“I am XX. My hustand was YY (Names cannot be disclosed). He was traveling to inform family members [...]
Independent People’s Tribunal (IPT)
1st Sessions: Inauguration
Dr. Vandana Shiva (Navdanya) introduced the audience to Independent People’s Tribunal:
“Last year a broad coalition was formed that has worked to put this tribunal together. The IPT will create a dialogue so that the adivasis of India can be brought in the debate. This is the reaction to the lie that Maoists are [...]
Narmada Indefinite Fast!
Whenever the name of River Narmada comes to one’s mind, a beautiful river rising from Amarkantak passing through western ghats, emptying itself in Arabian Sea delight the eyes. The river has been a symbol of struggle from last 25 years. The struggle between “modern development” & “ecological harmony”. The construction of Sardar Sarovar dam “resurgent [...]
Panel discussion on “The Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Bill”
Dear Online Friends,
You must be hearing a lot about “The Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Bill-2010″ these days.
Why is it important for us to debate this bill on various platforms? You must be thinking about that.
Coalition of Nuclear Disarmament and Peace is organizing a brainstorming session where you can hear the views of distinguished panelists [...]
Face to face with Medha Patkar
National Alliance of Peoples’ Movements Invites you to:
A FACE-TO-FACE WITH MEDHA PATKAR
On Land Grab and State/Corporate Violence Against People
Tribal land in Central India, which has been historically underdeveloped, is suddenly coming under scrutiny for its mineral wealth. Numerous MoUs have been signed with mining corporations, and at the same time, the State has undertaken war, [...]
Public Discussion on the Proposed Biotech Regulator Bill
Alliance for GM Free & Safe Food invites for Public discussion on the proposed Biotech Regulator Bill in India
Sunday, March 7th 2010 at Seminar Hall,
Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration, Sector 26, Chandigarh
Time: 2.30 pm onwards
Why to oppose BRAI?
Greetings! India has been witness to a big debate that unfolded in recent months about the [...]
