JM Rangeela is visiting Hethbeda village in Tarmi panchayat of Chandrapura block in Bokaro district in Jharkhand to meet Hemlal Soren. Central Coalfield Ltd(CCL) a Govt mining company took around 7 acre land of this adivasi family in 1972 for its Tarmi project. The family of Jagarh Manjhi neither got any compensation nor any job. They are running pillar to post with land papers. You are requested to call Mr Singh CMD of CCL at 0651-2360001. Rangeela@8877185940

Dharmanath Bhagat from Amdapada in Pakud district in Jharkhand is telling about Coal mining company called Panam which started operation in 2004 which had promised many things to local for taking their land but after 10 years those promised have proven to be hollow. The dump from mining has destroyed the river. 60+ villages are dependent on the river and agriculture is also getting affected due to pollution which has turned the river black. Bhagat@7542930410

Sajal Kumar is calling from Dharmajaigarh in Raigarh district Chhattisgarh ito tell us that police has arrested Radheshyam Sharma who was sitting on fast until death demanding cancellation of public hearing for Fatehpur coal mine from 10th January. After arrest of Mr Sharma an 18 years old young boy Anmol Agrawal is continuing the fast. Local media is not giving adequate coverage. They also demand implementation of forest rights. Sajal@9754620481

Sajal Kumar from Dharmajaigarh in Raigarh district Chhattisgarh is talking to Radheshyamji of Bhumi Bachao Andolan who has started a fast unto death demanding cancellation of public hearing for coal mine which took place on 10th January. He alleges that Govt is doing illegal acts to take people’s land for industry. Many forest dwellers are coming forward to support the fast. They are looking for support from all of media and activists. Sajal@9754620481

Savita Rath in Raigarh Chhattisgarh is reporting live from 4th day of rally demanding judicial inquiry on police lathi charge on public hearing in 2008. She says the number of people is growing day by day in rally, many owmen and children are also participating and villagers are arranging for their food on their own. Today many villages alleged that Jindal company is dumping coal on farmer’s land and demands are growing that a case should be filed against them. For more Savitaji@07869234650