JM Rangeela from Bokaro in Jharkhand is telling that Central Coalfield Ltd is known as Chup Chap Looto company ( Loot slently) who has many coal mines in the district. He is talking to an adivasi farmer who tells him that coal companies took land of many farmers but even after nationalisation in 1972 they have not got their due compensation. He says it is the story of many farmers in the area. You are requested to help. For more Rangeela Ji can be reached at 08877185940

Raju is visiting Karnapura area in border of Hazaribagh, Chatra and Latehar districts in Jharkhand where 32 coal companies are planning to set up mining and more than 200 villages will loose land. People tell him that they are getting a rate of Rs 10,000 per katha ( a local unit) and local administration is adopting fraudulent methods to deprive people protesting against coal mines from land records. For more Raju can be reached at 09835235929

Sajal Kumar from Raigarh Chhattisgarh is telling about elephants harassing and forest dept not helping. He says elephants started coming to villages from 2003 and people are demanding elephant corridor since then but Govt is more interested in opening coal mines. 27 elephants have died since and govt has paid more than Rs 4 crore in compensation. He requests to help them with elephant corridor. For more Sajalji can be reached at 09826971978

Deepak Das from Karnpura Bachao Sangharsh Samiti in Hazaribagh is telling us about police firing on peaceful protesters who were telling contractors of National Thermal Power Corporation to not to do any work without permission from Gram Sabha. Kesar Mahto and Nanhu Rana have died and 5 are injured. Govt has given coal mining lease to 35 companies in Karnpura area and people are protesting from 2004. For more Deepak Ji can be reached at 07250982162

JM Rangeela from Bokaro in Jharkhand says as per rule of Coal India 20% of all contractual work should be given to local co-operatives but that is not happening. He speaks to a member of a co-operative of local Adivasi youths who tell him that they have been to officials many times but they do not listed. You are requested to call officers at 0651-2360002/ 089877-84900/85360. For more Rangeela Ji can be reached at 08877185940