Month: July 2015

Updates on Coal, Energy, IFIs, Land, Water and Forest: 31 July, 2015

July 31, 2022

A.Coal & Energy Reliance Power moves HC over mine withdrawal from Sasan UMPP: http://www.financialexpress.com/article/industry/companies/reliance-power-moves-hc-over-mine-withdrawal-from-sasan-umpp/111227/ Reliance Power moves to Delhi HC against Chhatrasal coal mine cancellation to Sasan UMPP: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/48283127.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst Indian Energy Investment — Where Will The Money Come From?: https://cleantechnica.com/2015/07/30/indian-energy-investment-will-money-come/ POWER-GRID OPERATOR PJM HANDS OFF HIGH-SPEED TRANSMISSION PROJECT: http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/15/07/29/pjm-hands-off-high-speed-transmission-project-to-pse-g/ Mega hydel projects: Govt studies plan to […]

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Why we condemn the hanging of Yakub Memon

July 31, 2022

Please find pasted in line as well as attached the NTUI statement condemning Yakub Memon’s hanging. Why we condemn the hanging of Yakub Memon: New Delhi, 30 July 2015: A short while before 7 am this morning, the sole convict of the 1993 Mumbai blasts, Yakub Memon, was hanged until declared dead at the Nagpur […]

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Tehri Dam After 10 Years

July 31, 2022

“After ten years” Land rights are still a misery in the Tehri Dam displacement regions. Since 1978 to present, The Tehri Dam affected people are struggling for the basic amenities like electricity, water, health services, educational facilities, bank, even the post offices and fencing to protect the agricultural crops from animals. Only 40% of Old […]

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6-12 August, 2015 - Padyatra (Footmarch), Khalghat to Rajghat, (in Badwani) Narmada Valley

July 31, 2022

Stop the Jal-Samadhi of the 2.5 lakh people affected by Sardar Sarovar Dam 6-12 August, 2015 - Padyatra (Footmarch), Khalghat to Rajghat, (in Badwani) Narmada Valley Against Development Terrorism and Destructive Displacement 12 August onwards… Jeevan Adhikar Satyagrah (Right to Life) Dear friends, Despite the continuous struggle for 30 years in the Narmada Valley, the […]

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Updates on Coal, Energy, IFIs, Land, Water and Forest: 30 July 2022

July 30, 2022

A.Coal & Energy JV with NTPC for Patratu inked: http://www.telegraphindia.com/1150730/jsp/jharkhand/story_34326.jsp#.VbnEjPmqqko Satpura thermal plant incurred excess expenditure of Rs 1,000 cr on coal and oil: CAG: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Satpura-thermal-plant-incurred-excess-expenditure-of-Rs-1000-cr-on-coal-and-oil-CAG/articleshow/48272541.cms? ABC corrects Alan Jones’s Q&A claim that boosted cost of wind power tenfold: http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/jul/30/abc-corrects-alan-joness-qa-claim-that-boosted-cost-of-wind-power-tenfold Nava Bharat Ventures achieves financial closure for 300 MW coal project:http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/48265526.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst Alston T&D to supply […]

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Press Release: Pakistan - India Citizens condemn Terror attack in Gurdaspur

July 29, 2022

Indian and Pakistani Citizens Condemn Terror Attack in Gurdaspur Demand Joint Mechanism to Deal with Terrorism We the concerned citizens of India and Pakistan unequivocally condemn the dastardly attack by terrorists in Gurdaspur, Punjab on 27th July 2015 and express our heartfelt condolences and solidarity with the families of four police personal and three civilians killed. […]

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Press Release: 30 Years of Narmada Struggle: National Convention 28 July 2022

July 29, 2022

Narmada Struggle is a National Struggle for Peace, Justice and Democracy MPs, Eminent Citizens, Experts and Social Activists express solidarity at National Convention on 30 Years of the Narmada struggle Call upon the Govt. of India to review decision on SSP and expedite rehabilitation as per law and judicial orders Scientists, academics, students, activists, parliamentarians, […]

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Updates on Coal, Energy, IFIs, Land, Water and Forest: 27 July, 2015

July 27, 2022

A.Coal & Energy CERC backlog a drag on power projects: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/CERC-backlog-a-drag-on-power-projects/articleshow/48230841.cms? SKS Power seeks new investors for Chhattisgarh plant: http://www.financialexpress.com/article/industry/companies/sks-power-seeks-new-investors-for-chhattisgarh-plant/107754/ Chinese firm contracted to build coal-fired power plant in Zimbabwe: http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?cid=1202&MainCatID=12&id=20150726000005 Suntech supplies solar power project in Gujarat with 9.3-MW of modules: http://www.greentechlead.com/solar/suntech-supplies-solar-power-project-in-gujarat-with-9-3-mw-of-modules-27009 Tata Power eyes Africa, S-E Asia, SAARC for growth: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/tata-power-eyes-africa-se-asia-saarc-for-growth/article7467068.ece Weak demand, rising […]

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Updates on Coal, Energy, IFIs, Land, Water and Forest: 24 July, 2015

July 24, 2022

A.Coal & Energy Gamesa, Orange Renewable sign up for 250 MW wind power project: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/gamesa-orange-renewable-sign-up-for-250-mw-wind-power-project/article7452438.ece What Happens After the Coal Plant Closes?: http://www.bloombergview.com/articles/2015-07-22/what-happens-after-the-coal-plant-closes-\ House Approves Bill to Tweak Coal Ash Standards: http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/house-approves-bill-tweak-coal-ash-standards-32627769 White House Issues Veto Threat For House Coal Ash Bill: http://www.ibtimes.com/white-house-issues-veto-threat-house-coal-ash-bill-2020043\ China, India raised global demand for metals and energy: Report: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/China-India-raised-global-demand-for-metals-and-energy-Report/articleshow/48193258.cms Adani […]

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Press Release: Unanimous rejection of Land Acquisition Bill 2015

July 24, 2022

Press Release .Bhumi Adhikar Andolan Unanimous rejection of Land Acquisition Bill 2015, Joint Forum to Intensify Opposition Representatives of people’s movements, peasant unions and farmers’ organisations from across country reject the bill as anti-farmer and undemocratic at public hearing. A Strong message to JPC to oppose anti-constitutional Land Bill. New Delhi, 23rd July 2015: A public hearing […]

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