Year 2000 Press Releases from Narmada Bachao Andolan
December 2000
November 2000
| November 25, 2000 |
World Commission of Dams Critiques Large Dams
Narmada Andolan to initiate legal proceedings against defamatory
advertisements
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| November 24, 2000 |
True Face of a Patriot - Response to an Advertisement
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| November 18, 2000 |
People return to valley with a vow to intensify the struggle;
Legal Notice served to NCCL and Indian Express for defamatory advertisement;
Review Petition Filed in Supreme Court
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| November 17, 2000 |
Several Hundred People Storm Water Resource and Power Ministries : NBA
Challenges Narmada Control Authority and Power Ministry on Sardar Sarovar
and Maheshwar Projects: NBA files Review Petition
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| November 16, 2000 |
For the struggles in Narmada and other river valleys, World Commission on
Dams report is a tool but not the ultimate weapon
Hundreds of Maheshwar Dam Affected People Demonstrate at IFCI, Delhi;
IFCI Officials Agree to Visit Narmada Valley on 5th, 6th, and 7th January
Dharna Continues Inspite of Police Intervention:
States Amended Narmada Tribunal For showing Less displacement : Court misled
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| November 15, 2000 |
President Assures Timely Action On Narmada Dam Issue;
Independent Jury of IPT Calls For a Immediate Review of the Supreme
Court Verdict; Dharna Continues
Over 60 US organisations call upon the President of India to halt the
work on SSP right away
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| November 14, 2000 |
World Bank President Compelled to meet over 2500 'Civil Society'
representatives: No plans to fund Narmada again, President admits
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| November 13, 2000 |
Thousands confront the World Bank President in Delhi;
Dharna continues with vigour
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| November 9, 2000 |
Long March Reaches Mumbai - Increasing Support All Along:
Narmada Tribals Appeal To Governor Of Maharashtra To Protect Their
Rights And Life
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| November 8, 2000 |
No Land For Oustees: People Protest Against the Unjust Submergence
And Displacement
Long March Starts Exposing the Claims by Maharashtra Govt
Demonstrations in Shahada, Nandurbar: Mumbai Dharna on Nov. 9
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| November 5, 2000 |
Narmada Villagers to Launch Long March - 'Call For Justice' from
November 6: Dharna in Delhi for People's Rights:
Protest Actions Continue All Over
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| November 2, 2000 |
Statement of Advani on "Foreign Powers" Irresponsible;
NBA Denies Any Role in Chaos At Dam Site Inauguration
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October 2000
| October 28, 2000 |
Narmada Andolan, now for safeguarding the constitution of India;
After Bhopal, a sit in at Delhi; Non co-operation in the villages;
Intensification of the struggle;
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| October 28, 2000 |
Bhopal fast enters 4th day: Support from different parts pouring in
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| October 27, 2000 |
NBA Open For Any Enquiry on Funds .... Conditionally; Fast enters the third day
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| October 26, 2000 |
Narmada Case: Supreme Court Judgment Welcomed with Protests: Strong Reaction From the Civil Society
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| October 25, 2000 |
Medha Patkar and others begin fast;
Appeal to Civil Society to Stand by Justice
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| October 23, 2000 |
Massive Rally Condemning the Judgment of Supreme Court in Badwani;
Thousands reaffirm their determination to fight against injustice and
protect the Narmada Valley
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| October 21, 2000 |
Protest Rally Against Supreme Court Verdict At Badwani On Oct.23
Noted Legal Luminary Jst.Krishna Iyer calls for a Review of Judgment
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| October 18, 2000 |
Without Considering Basic Issues, Supreme Court Surrenders To the
Pressures by Power Holders
Unfettered Dam Construction and Displacement Allowed: Assault on People
and Constitution
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| October 14, 2000 |
NBA Condemns Police Atrocities on Tribal Youth
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| October 13, 2000 |
SSP Not A Solution for Drought; No Land for Oustees - No Compromise
on Dam Height would be Possible
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| October 04, 2000 |
Hundreds of Maheshwar dam affected people capture HUDCO office at Bhopal
Officials agree to visit valley to appraise Maheshwar Project
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September 2000
| September 26, 2000 |
Falciparium Malaria Claims Ten Oustees Of Bargi Dam In One Month :
Hundreds Affected
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| September 25, 2000 |
NBA - NAPM Activists Leave For Prague To Participate In
Global Protests Against World Bank And IMF
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| September 18, 2000 |
Narmada Satyagraha Concludes With A Call For Justice And Struggle Against
The Destruction: People Assert Right To Create A New Life
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| September 16, 2000 |
September 17, Conclusion Of Narmada Satyagraha, Jalsindhi And Domkhedi
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| September 08, 2000 |
'Show The Land' - Tribals Challenge Maharashtra Govt. Again
Officials Missing, Siege On Akkalkua Office Lifted On Second Day
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| September 08, 2000 |
'Show The Land' - Tribals Challenge Maharashtra Govt. Again
Siege On Akkalkua Tehsil Continues, Officials Missing
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| September 07, 2000 |
Over 1500 People From Nimad, Alirajpur Take Out Rally In Bhopal
"State Has No Land For Resettlement" Concedes Madhya Pradesh CM
Cash Compensation, Surveys Of 436 Ft Suspended, Talks Within A Week
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| September 01, 2000 |
Cancellation Of Kalabagh Dam : A Victory For People Of Pakistan
Boost To Struggles Against Large Dams In South Asia
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August 2000
| August 29, 2000 |
Another Nail In The Coffin Of The Maheshwar Project:
No German Money For The Maheshwar Project
Siemens Withdraws Application For Hermes Export Guarantee, Hypovereinsbank
Backs Out of Rs.530 Crore Loan Commitment
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| August 28, 2000 |
Thousands Converge at Rajpipla Despite Police Terror;
Sanctuary Affected Questioned the Authorities
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| August 27, 2000 |
Kahars and Dalits of Maheshwar Hold Mass Rally At Toksar;
"We will stop external destruction and internal discrimination."
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| August 25, 2000 |
Gujarat Govt. Draws Flak From Amnesty International, Organisations From
Gujarat And From All Over Country: Narmada Programme Goes Ahead
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| August 24, 2000 |
Arundhati Roy and Other Supporters Reach Domkhedi-Jalsindhi
Justice Sachar, 33 others detained by Gujarat Police : 500 Stopped on M.P.-
Gujarat Border: 'Saga of Narmada' Continues As Planned
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| August 23, 2000 |
Hundreds of Police Seal the Roads To Domkhedi-Jalsindhi
Panicky Gujarat Govt. prevents people from going to peaceful programme in Narmada Satyagraha
At least five detained
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| August 21, 2000 |
Survey in SSP affected Jalsindhi village wrong by 3 metres;
Gross Underestimation of Impacts
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| August 18, 2000 |
Justice Sachar, Arundhati Roy, Girishbhai, Vidya Bal To Participate
In "Saga Of Narmada" On Aug. 24 In The Narmada Valley:
Satyagraha Continues
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| August 16, 2000 |
How Come Maharashtra GRA Remains Independent After Making Statement
Favouring State Govt.?
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| August 16, 2000 |
Domkhedi Hamlet Self Sufficient in Electricity
Narmada Valley Celebrates the Independence Day with
A Call for the Second Freedom Struggle
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| August 14, 2000 |
First Ever Micro Hydel Project in Narmada Valley to Start On August 15th,
As a Part of the Struggle Against the Mega-dams
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| August 10, 2000 |
Narmada Oustees Sore About The Visit Of Grievance Redressal Authority In Maharashtra
People Once Again Expose The Rehabilitation Claims
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| August 08, 2000 |
Maharashtra Govt. Must Come Clean About Cost-benefits Of SSP To State
Artists, Intellectuals Demand Dialogue And Review On Narmada Issue
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| August 07, 2000 |
"Fight For Peace, In A Peaceful way"
Children In Narmada Valley Celebrate International Peace Day With
Skit, Song And Resolve For A Better, Peaceful Life
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| August 04, 2000 |
Children In The Narmada Valley To Celebrate Peace Day
For Sane And Humane Development
Satyagraha Enters The Third Week
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