The following informed commentary by Devesh Pant on the government’s decision to privatise hydro plants throughout Uttarakhand should arouse concern and action to thwart the “colossal” sell out of Uttarakhand’s patrimony at fire-sale prices. To the Editor, The Garhwal Post, Sir, Today’s front page news…
Ganga river, originating in the Indian Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, is well-known throughout the world as India’s sacred and most revered river. But now its very existence is threatened as the state government, driven by an untrammeled lust for revenue and money-making, has given permission…
As expected, the winning party was able to squeak through with a small percentage margin of victory, but with a large haul of seats. In this case, the BJP with a third of the vote, won half the seats. The actual margins were similar to…
12-1-2007: Update from Matu Peoples’ Organisation Pipalkoti-Vishnugad HEP Second Public Hearing: Another fake exercise Project Name: Proposed Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydroelectric Project (444MW) River: Alaknanda (Chamoli Distt.) Uttarakhand Agency: Tehri Hydro Development Corporation (THDC) Attached photos (17-10-06) were taken by Mr. Priyabrata from LIFE(A collective of lawyers…
People from over 60 exisiting and forthcomming hydro-power project areas in Uttarakhand are coming together to discuss the issues related to energy projects development and the potential community strategies development in village Aungi, Near Maneri Dam (15 km from Uttarkashi) on the 27th and 28th…
People’s Association for Himalayan Area Research (PAHAR) in association with Doodhatoli Lok Vikas Manch, Uffrainkhal will be organizing a three day long seminar at Uffrainkhal in Pauri district of Uttaranchal from June 10-12, 2005. Various issues concerning Uttaranchal and its existence as a separate hill…
Editor’s Note: Please read this important message prepared by veteran journalist Harish Chandola on behalf of the Uttarakhand Mahila Manch. They are the outstanding organization of the Uttarakhand Andolan that have steadfastly spearheading the movement for years. Their efforts at bringing together tens of thousands…
Rajiv Lochan Sah Nainital Samachar January 23, 2005 Gairsain is not an unfamiliar idea. It was widely accepted as the capital of Uttarakhand even before the demand for a separate hill state came into full swing in 1994. In fact, Gairsain is not a geographical…
The movement for Gairsain as the permanent capital of Uttarakhand has continued into its second month. However, the new month brings new dangers as a section of media and a set of mean-minded opportunistic political agents (I do not call them leaders, because they do…
The Uttarakhand movement for permanent capital at Gairsain, which began on Sept. 25, 2004 has completed one month. Fast unto death by Mrs. Bhubneshwari Devi Kathaith has entered the 12th day and her health is reported to be deteriorating. In the meantime, amid unconfirmed reports,…