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Wont allow company to mine Niyamgiri, Adivasis tell in rally before Gram Sabha
Giridhari Patra from Kalahandi,Odisha tells us about the rally by the Dongoria Kondh of Niyamgiri against the Vedanta Company. The people had a meeting at Munikhol after a 5 days foot march. As the Supreme Court directed to affected Gram Sabhas to give opinion whether Vedanta be allowed to mine in Niyamgiri hills.Giridhari tells, the villagers took a vow not allow any company to mine at Niyamgiri hills at any cost.For details Giridhari can be reached at 09853303500.
Posted on: May 23, 2013, by Giridhari Patra
Adivasis in Surguja worked for Govt 3 years ago, Yet to get payments, Pls help
Naresh Bunkar is visiting Barghatpara in Garima Gram Panchayat in Mainpat block in Surguja district in Chhattisgarh where villagers tell him that they worked for the Govt in 2009-10-11 but have not been paid. Some have dues of more than Rs 50,000. You are requested to speak to Village Panchayat Secretary at 09098135468 and CO of Mainpat at 09755886866 for speedy payment. For more Naresh Ji can be reached at 08720822286
Posted on: May 23, 2013, by Naresh Bunkar
Forest wealth from Himalayas: Atish: Best form of Anti-Biotic
Dr Ramesh Pant is telling us about the uses of ATISH in ayurveda. Atish plant is normally available in the upper part of the Himalayas. Atish can treat many diseases and plays major role in treating women during pregnancy, illness of kids and malaria etc. He says this is best from of anti-biotic. For more Dr Pant can be reached at 09536879387
Posted on: May 23, 2013, by Dr Ramesh Pant
Live report from Niyamgiri Hills to discuss whether to allow Vedanta to mine
Litu Minj is reporting live from Munikhol in Rayagada dist of Odisha where a meeting is taking place after a 5 day foot march of Dongaria Kondhs. Supreme Court has directed to affected Gram Sabhas to give opinion whether Vedanta be allowed to mine in Niyamgiri hills. Litu tells that in the meeting villagers are saying that at any cost they will not allow any company to mine Niyamgiri hills. For details Litu can be reached at 09938393751
Posted on: May 23, 2013, by Litu Minj
Impact: Officer promises ration, education to Adivasis after Swara message
Madakam Deva from Andhra Pradesh is telling us that yesterday he had recorded on Swara that Govt School in their area is demanding ration cards from children which they do not have and had feared that their children will not be able to continue education. He is happy to tell us that authorities called after hearing him on swara today and have assured all help for ration and school admission. For more Madakam Deva ji can be reached at 9866097237
