Sign in Petition against building Tipaimukh Dam
OnDear friends, I do hope you are all doign good. I am pleased to let you know that a global sign on petition has been launced to solicit signatures and support against Tipaimukh dam. The online petition move is in accordance with…
Japan fails to revamp nuclear regulator
OnJapanese Cabinet had endorsed bill to create a powerful and independent body by April 1 to unify safety and regulatory roles. Link: http://www.aljazeera.com/news/asia-pacific/2012/04/201242191529786241.html
Updates on Nuclear issues
On1. Anti-Nuclear activist Udaykumar says he wont surrender his passport’. Link: http://www.rediff.com/news/report/wont-surrender-passport-says-activist-udayakumar/20120402.htm 2. A Chennai based engineer moved the Madras High Court to review the safety of Kudankulam Nuclear plant. Link: http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=758259 3. US says it wont undermine India’s energy security. Link: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/12511519.cms 4. US urges India…
Idinthakarai Update: False Promises by Govt to Anti- Nuke Activists
OnFalse Promises by Govt to Anti- Nuke Activists Idinthakarai Update April 2, 2022 On March 27, 2022 evening 7:30 PM, we gave up our indefinite hunger strike of 9 days after a credible team of mediators had a round of talks with…
Update on Nuclear Issues
On1) Dangerous attempt to amend the RTI act through the Nuclear Safety Regulatory Authority Link to the News item: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/12498413.cms 2) Tighter rules for transporting n-material after October accident in Andhra Pradesh Link to the news item: http://www.indianexpress.com/news/tighter-rules-for-transporting-nmaterial-after-october-accident-in-andhra-pradesh/931102/ 3) Solve Iran nuke programme issue through…
Social Movements Calendar 2012 - April
OnTheme for 2012 calendar is Labour. April Month dedicated to Farmers and Agricultural workers struggles in India
Updates on SEZ issues
On1. CAG Exposes Landscam in Andhra Pradesh: Government largesse to private enterprises and individuals cost exchequer Rs 1,784 crore. Link: http://www.downtoearth.org.in/content/cag-exposes-land-scam-andhra 2. Green tribunal cancels POSCO’s clearance: The South Korean giant will now have to apply for a fresh environmental clearance. Link: http://www.downtoearth.org.in/content/green-tribunal-cancels-posco-s-clearance
Updates on SEZ issues
OnLink 1. Alumina refinery: Anrak toeing Vedanta line. “They seem to be following the Vedanta way as for its Lanjigarh project. Vedanta has no permission to mine in Niyamgiri hills. Moreover, even if Anrak launches refining, we can’t rule out its closure going by…
Updates on Nuclear issues
OnLink: 1. Home ministry team raids trust run by Udayakumar Tirunelveli: A three member union home ministry team on Thursday raided a trust office at Nagercoil run by S P Udayakumar, who is leading the anti-Kudankulam nuclear plant stir on charges of…