Village in centre of England opposes gypsy construction

LONDON – The residents of Meriden, a village said to be the centre of England, have formed a human barricade to stop gypsies from building an illegal settlement in their picturesque area.

The gypsies moved to a green-belt site Friday evening as they allegedly wanted to misuse the long weekend due to Bank Holiday. They wanted …. Source  : Village in centre of England opposes gypsy construction.

Apex court reserves order on Reddy brothers’ plea

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Tuesday reserved orders on the plea of the Reddy brothers, two of whom are ministers in Karnataka, to permit mining in a forested area on the Andhra Pradesh-Karnataka border.

A bench headed by Chief Justice K.G. Balakrishnan reserved the order after Solicitor General Gopal Subramaniam told the court that the …. Read the original article  : Apex court reserves order on Reddy brothers’ plea.

Maharashta imposes ESMA on striking workers

MUMBAI – The Maharashtra government Tuesday imposed the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) on striking Mumbai train drivers and gave them three hours to return to work.
… Original source on Gaea Times at : Maharashta imposes ESMA on striking workers.

Unlikely partners on crime say Congress fails to give fair notice of criminal conduct

Report: Congress makes too many vague laws

WASHINGTON – A conservative think tank and criminal defense lawyers are forming an unusual alliance to try to get Congress to quit writing criminal laws so loosely that they subject innocent people to unjust prosecution.
A new study by the Heritage Foundation and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers …. Original source  : Unlikely partners on crime say Congress fails to give fair notice of criminal conduct.

‘Pri**’ less offensive than other words: Australian court

SYDNEY – The word pri** is “less derogatory” in nature than other words, ruled an Australian court while dismissing an offensive language charge against a university student.

Robbie Williams, Waverley Local Court magistrate, made the comment during a hearing for Henry Grech, 22, who was charged following an argument with Senior Constable Adam Royds at Sydney’s … Original article on : ‘Pri**’ less offensive than other words: Australian court.

Lawyers for former HUD secretary in Bush administration say he won’t be prosecuted

Lawyers say ex-HUD chief won’t be charged
WASHINGTON – Lawyers for former housing secretary Alphonso Jackson said Monday the Justice Department won’t prosecute the former Bush administration official and has closed its criminal investigation.

The Housing and Urban Development Department secretary left government in 2008 with unanswered questions about whether he had tilted the agency toward Republican …. Source article  : Lawyers for former HUD secretary in Bush administration say he won’t be prosecuted.

Different themes win at film fest on disability

NEW DELHI – Encouraging braille music, not giving up despite losing both limbs, a cerebral palsy patient eager to live life – films dealing with such subjects were the prize winners at the Seventh International We Care Film Festival on Disability Issues 2010 here Monday.

“Films can be a powerful tool to sensitise general public… these [..] Read the original article: here.

Will not use the Mahatma’s picture commercially: Montblanc

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Minday disposed of a petition against international luxury giant Montblanc Monday after the firm assured that it would not use the picture and name of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi for commercial purposes.

Montblanc had come under fire for marketing its luxury brand of pens titled “Mahatma Gandhi …. Source article  : Will not use the Mahatma’s picture commercially: Montblanc.

Indian who burnt car for insurance claim jailed

MELBOURNE – An Indian man, who claimed to be the victim of racial attack in Australia, was Monday sentenced to eight-month jail after he pleaded guilty to setting his car on fire to claim insurance money.

Jaspreet Singh, 28, purchased a 15-litre can of petrol, poured it over his car, and set the vehicle alight … Original article on : Indian who burnt car for insurance claim jailed.

Hyundai Motor talks to sacked employees

CHENNAI – Car manufacturer Hyundai Motor India has started direct negotiations with its dismissed employees for a final settlement instead of going through the workers union.

According to a company statement issued here Monday, some employees who were dismissed on disciplinary grounds had approached for a direct settlement.
The company has arrived at a settlement with … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Hyundai Motor talks to sacked employees.

Supreme Court denies bail to Gujarat cop

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Monday declined to hear a petition of Gujarat police officer Rajkumar Pandiyan, an accused in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake gun battle case – and directed him to approach a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court or the high court for bail.

A bench headed by Chief Justice K.G. … Read more : Supreme Court denies bail to Gujarat cop.

Tenure of sport bodies: Centre to file affidavit in Delhi HC

NEW DELHI – The tug-of-war between Union Sports Minister M S Gill and Indian Olympic Committee (IOC) chairman Suresh Kalmadi over the tenure of sport association heads notwithstanding, the Centre is all set to file …. Read the original article  : Tenure of sport bodies: Centre to file affidavit in Delhi HC.

Supreme Court declares narco-analysis, brain-mapping illegal

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that brain mapping, narco-analysis or lie detector tests is unconstitutional because it is an unwarranted intrusion on the individual’s rights.

A bench headed by Chief Justice K G Balakrishnan said: ” “We …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Supreme Court declares narco-analysis, brain-mapping illegal.

Koli sentencing arguments deferred

GHAZIABAD – Arguments on the quantum of punishment to domestic help Surender Koli, convicted for the rape and murder of seven-year-old Arti from Noida’s Nithari village, have been deferred till May 12 following a lawyers strike, an official said Wednesday.

The arguments were deferred after Ghaziabad bar association lawyers struck work to voice their protest against …. Original source  : Koli sentencing arguments deferred.

Arguments deferred in Nithari case

GHAZIABAD – Arguments on the quantum of punishment to domestic help Surender Koli, convicted for the rape and murder of seven-year-old Arti from Noida’s Nithari village, have been deferred following a lawyers strike, an official said Wednesday.

The arguments were deferred after Ghaziabad bar association lawyers struck work to voice their protest against their colleagues in …. Source  : Arguments deferred in Nithari case.

Anwar Ibrahim’s sodomy trial to go on as he loses appeal

KUALA LUMPUR – The sodomy trial of Malaysia’s opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim will resume next week Monday after a Federal Court bench unanimously dismissed an appeal to strike out the charge levelled by a former aide.

This was 63-year-old Ibrahim’s final bid to strike out the July 2008 sodomy charge by his former aide Mohammed Saiful … Original article on : Anwar Ibrahim’s sodomy trial to go on as he loses appeal.

No narco test without consent, says apex court

NEW DELHI – Narco, polygraph or brain mapping tests cannot be conducted on any person, whether an accused or a suspect, without their consent, the Supreme Court said Wednesday.

A bench of Chief Justice K.G. Balakrishnan and Justices R.V. Raveendran and J.M. Panchal said the forcible administration of these tests was an “unwarranted intrusion of the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : No narco test without consent, says apex court.

Trafficking in women getting worse: Filmmaker

NEW DELHI – Every month at least 500 girls each are trafficked from Nepal and Bangladesh to India through the eastern corridor, and the figures are rising, says award-winning Kolkata-based documentary filmmaker Ananya Chatterjee-Chakraborty.

Chatterjee-Chakraborty has won the Ladli-United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) award for her 89-minute documentary on women and child trafficking, “Understanding Trafficking”. She … Original article on : Trafficking in women getting worse: Filmmaker.

Novartis agrees to pay $72.5M to settle government-billing lawsuit over cystic fibrosis drug

Novartis to pay $72.5M to settle false claims suit

SAN FRANCISCO – Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis AG is paying $72.5 million to settle a whistleblower lawsuit accusing it of improperly billing government programs for unapproved uses of a cystic fibrosis drug.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced the settlement Tuesday and unsealed the lawsuit filed by former employees … Original source on Gaea Times at : Novartis agrees to pay $72.5M to settle government-billing lawsuit over cystic fibrosis drug.

Pa. court: Black lawyer rejected by Pa. bar in 1847 because of race admitted posthumously

Black lawyer rejected for Pa. bar in 1847 admitted

PITTSBURGH – The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ordered a black lawyer rejected from practicing law in 1847 in Allegheny County because of his race to be posthumously awarded admission to the bar.
George Vashon graduated from Oberlin College in 1844 and went on to study law in western … Read more : Pa. court: Black lawyer rejected by Pa. bar in 1847 because of race admitted posthumously.

Correction: Immigration Protest-California story

Correction: Immigration Protest-California story

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. – In a story May 2 about a Santa Cruz march that turned violent, The Associated Press reported erroneously that it stemmed from an earlier rally for immigrant rights. Police spokesman Zach Friend linked the incident to suspected anarchists and denied that it involved demonstrations for immigrant rights.
…. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Correction: Immigration Protest-California story.

Charges under which death penalty is awarded

NEW DELHI – Following are the charges under which a convict in India can get a death sentence:

* Waging or attempting to wage war, or abetting the waging of war, against the government of India — death or imprisonment for life and fine.
* Abetment of mutiny, if mutiny is committed in consequence thereof — …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Charges under which death penalty is awarded.

Obama wants to begin immigration reform this year

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama has repeated his call for “common sense comprehensive immigration reform” to begin this year with the support of his own Democratic and rival Republican parties.

“I want to begin work this year,” said Obama, speaking in the Rose Garden Wednesday. “And I want Democrats and Republicans to work with me.”
Calling … Original source on Gaea Times at : Obama wants to begin immigration reform this year.

MP local area development scheme valid: Apex Court (Second Lead)

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Thursday upheld the validity of the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) saying it was for public good, but felt its working could be improved.

The court said the scheme was not unconstitutional and there was no reason to scrap it over allegations of misuse of funds. …. Source  : MP local area development scheme valid: Apex Court (Second Lead).

SC gives green signal for private universities admissions

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed 44 private deemed universities, which the Centre is trying to shut down, to go ahead with the admission process for the upcoming academic year.

Rejecting the Government’s request to put a pause … Original source on Gaea Times at : SC gives green signal for private universities admissions.

MPLADS constitutionally valid, says Supreme Court

NEW DELHI – In landmark judgement, the Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the constitutional validity of the MP’s Local Area Development (MPLAD) Fund.

A Constitutional Bench of the apex court consisting Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan and Justices R V Raveendran, D K Jain, P Sathasivam and J …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : MPLADS constitutionally valid, says Supreme Court.

Table Kasab’s confessional statement: Pak SC to Lakhvi’s counsel

ISLAMABAD – A three-member Pakistan Supreme Court bench, consisting Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, has asked for the confessional statement of Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone surviving Mumbai terror attack gunman.

Hearing a petition filed by Lashkar-e-Taiba’s (LeT) operations commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, who has been named as one of the chief conspirator of the [..] Read the original article: here.

Legal validity of MP local area development scheme upheld

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Thursday upheld the validity of the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), saying it was for public good, but felt its working could be improved.

“We hold the MPLAD scheme is valid. We have no reason to interfere,” said a unanimous verdict of a five-judge Constitution Bench headed …. Read the original article  : Legal validity of MP local area development scheme upheld.

Starbucks sued for ‘unreasonably hot’ tea

LONDON – A woman has sued Starbucks cafe chain in the US for serving “unreasonably hot” tea to her. She claims she got second-degree burns.

Zeynep Inanli, in her claim for unspecified damages in a New York court, said she was served tea that was “unreasonably hot, in containers which were not safe”, The Telegraph reported …. Source  : Starbucks sued for ‘unreasonably hot’ tea.

Supreme Court upholds MPLADS

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Thursday upheld the validity of the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) saying it was for public purpose.
…. Read the original article  : Supreme Court upholds MPLADS.

Indo-Canadian MP named in $120 mn bank fraud

TORONTO – Devinder Shory, Canada’s newest MP of Indian origin, has been named in a $120 million mortgage fraud.

Shory, 51, who was elected to the Canadian parliament for the first time in 2008, is one of the nine MPs of Indian-origin in the House of Commons.
A practising lawyer in Calgary, Shory was elected from …. Original article  : Indo-Canadian MP named in $120 mn bank fraud.

Lack of confidence can lead to governor’s exit: Supreme Court

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Friday said that lack of confidence and conflict of political views could be a ground for removing a governor of a state.
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Governors can’t be removed due to change of regime at Centre: SC

NEW DELHI – In a judgement that could have deep political connotations the Supreme Court on Friday said governors cannot be removed or transferred just because of a change of government at the Centre.

A five-judge constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Governors can’t be removed due to change of regime at Centre: SC.

Kasab death sentence is not lead news in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s English media Friday front-paged but did not lead with the death sentence awarded to Ajmal Amir Kasab for his role in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, focusing instead on an emerging dispute between the government and the judiciary on reopening a graft case against President Asif Ali Zardari.

There were no editorials but this … Original source on Gaea Times at : Kasab death sentence is not lead news in Pakistan.

KG Basin row: SC says government is owner of gas

NEW DELHI – Emphatically stating that the government is the owner of natural resources, including gas available in the country, the Supreme Court said on Friday that no individual or commercial entity could claim right to such resources.

Delivering a judgement on the Krishna Godavari Basin Gas row …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

What has the Reliance gas dispute been all about?

NEW DELHI – The raging dispute heard in the Supreme Court between the companies belonging to the two Ambani brothers, Mukesh and Anil, mainly concerned the supply, tenure and pricing of natural gas from the Krishna Godavari basin.

At the core of the dispute was the question of how valid was the agreement reached between … Read more »».

Timeline of Reliance Krishna-Godavari gas dispute

NEW DELHI – Following is the chronology of events surrounding the dispute over gas from the Krishna-Godavari basin, off the Andhra Pradesh coast, between the Anil Ambani group and his elder brother Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries:

February 1999: A consortium led by Reliance Industries, under the chairmanship of Dhirubhai Ambani, emerges as the winner of a … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Timeline of Reliance Krishna-Godavari gas dispute.

Government undisputed owner of natural resources: Supreme Court

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Friday said the government was the undisputed owner of natural resources and had the right to fix its price. It was delivering the verdict on the dispute over Krishna-Godavari gas between companies led by the two Ambani brothers, Mukesh and Anil.

Keeping the interests of Anil Ambani-led Reliance Natural Resources, …. Read the original article  : here.

Head of border protection agency: Immigration accord tough, despite agreement system is broken

Customs agency head says immigration accord tough

SAN DIEGO – The head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection says Americans agree on a need to overhaul immigration laws but lack consensus on what should be done.
Alan Bersin said Thursday in San Diego that it will require “an act of political leadership” to find common ground.
The CBP … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Head of border protection agency: Immigration accord tough, despite agreement system is broken.

Race relations journalist James Leeson dies; recording of execution of black man helped book

Race relations journalist Leeson dies in Tenn.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – James Turner Leeson Jr., a Nashville journalist whose recording of a broadcast describing the questionable execution of a black man convicted of raping a white woman in Mississippi led to a book on the subject, has died. He was 79.
Leeson worked for The Associated Press, the …. Original article  : Race relations journalist James Leeson dies; recording of execution of black man helped book.

Justice Department files lawsuit over Ark disabled treatment, could close large centers

Justice Dept. files suit over Ark disabled

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit that alleges Arkansas-run centers for the developmentally disabled violate federal law and that patients are needlessly institutionalized.
The lawsuit filed Thursday says Arkansas is in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
A spokesman for Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe says … Original source on Gaea Times at : Justice Department files lawsuit over Ark disabled treatment, could close large centers.

Check rising cost of litigation, says PM

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday called for joint efforts by the government, the judiciary and lawyers to check the rising cost of litigation.

“It has been said that justice delayed is justice denied. It is important that concerted cooperative efforts are made by the government, the judiciary and the bar association to deal …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Check rising cost of litigation, says PM.

British voters denied right to vote can claim 750 pounds

LONDON – Britons denied the right to vote due to chaos at polling booths could be entitled up to 750 pounds compensation each, a lawyer has said.

Voters in at least 14 constituencies in eight cities including London, Sheffield and Birmingham were affected by the chaos.
Long queues formed outside polling stations as returning officers were … Original source on Gaea Times at : British voters denied right to vote can claim 750 pounds.

Tamil community to observe ‘black days’ to mark war anniversary

TORONTO – With the first anniversary of the crushing of the LTTE approaching, Canadian Tamils will observe May 17-19 as ‘Days of Remembrance’ for the Tamils killed in what they described as “war crimes against humanity” by Sri Lankan forces.

More than 300,000 Canadians Tamils will join their brethren in different parts of the world to … Original article on : Tamil community to observe ‘black days’ to mark war anniversary.

Economic crisis could reverse progress on child labour: ILO

GENEVA – The global economic crisis has the potential to reverse gains made in recent years in the fight against child labour, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) warned in a new report Saturday.

Between 2004 and 2008, the global number of child labourers declined from 222 million to 215 million, according to ILO data from the …. Original source  : Economic crisis could reverse progress on child labour: ILO.

Prison is tough on gums: Mich. ex-inmate can sue after having no toothpaste for nearly a year

Ex-inmate with bad gums can sue over no toothpaste

DETROIT – A dispute over toothpaste in prison is going back to court.
A former Michigan inmate who says he was denied toothpaste for nearly a year while behind bars can sue, citing his right against cruel and unusual punishment.
Jerry Flanory says he developed gum disease as a …. Read the original article  : Prison is tough on gums: Mich. ex-inmate can sue after having no toothpaste for nearly a year.

98 northeastern kids rescued from Tamil Nadu

NEW DELHI – As many as 98 children from the northeast were rescued from unregistered childrens’ homes in Tamil Nadu this year where the living conditions were “squalid”, Minister of Women and Child Development Krishna Tirath said Friday.

“Seventy-six boys from Assam and Manipur in the age group of 6 to 14 were rescued from Betesta … Original source on Gaea Times at : 98 northeastern kids rescued from Tamil Nadu.

Court gives nod to Delhi low cost housing project

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Friday gave a green signal to the Delhi government to go ahead with the project under the Rajiv Ratna Awas Yojna housing scheme for slum dwellers in Kanhjawla village near Delhi.

The court had earlier stayed the project after a petition was filed by Joginder Singh, a villager of …. Source  : Court gives nod to Delhi low cost housing project.

Gujarat court bid to help destitute, abandoned women

GANDHINAGAR – The Gujarat High court Friday sought a clear identification of official responsibility on the care of destitute and abandoned women, including widows, in the state.

Furthermore, it wanted the authorities to research and bring out provisions of central and state acts which would benefit them.
Acting on a suo motu petition in case …. Source  : Gujarat court bid to help destitute, abandoned women.

Court issues notice to media house

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Friday issued notice to a media house for telecasting and publication of tapes and script of the purported conversation between Communication and IT Minister A. Raja and corporate lobbyist Niira Radia.

Justice V.K. Shali issued notice to the TV Today Group, which runs English news channel Headlines Today …. Original source  : Court issues notice to media house.

Court commutes death penalty of minor’s rapist, killer

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Friday commuted the death penalty of a man, convicted of raping and killing a minor girl, to life imprisonment.

The decision was taken by a division bench of Justice Pradeep Nandrajog and Justice Suresh Kait, who ordered that the convict Ranjeet would not be eligible for any parole … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Court commutes death penalty of minor’s rapist, killer.

Boycott politicians past their shelf life: Nepal’s gay MP

KATHMANDU – With a constitutional crisis less than three weeks away and Nepal’s political parties still squabbling among themselves, the nation’s only openly gay MP and founder of the gay rights movement has called for a boycott of all “senile politicians”.

“The political culture in Nepal is the reason behind our problems,” said an enraged Sunil …. Read the original article  : Boycott politicians past their shelf life: Nepal’s gay MP.

Court comes to rescue of girl pushed into flesh trade

NEW DELHI – Coming to the rescue of a woman who was pushed into the flesh trade, Delhi High Court has directed a lawyer to make arrangements for her rehabilitation.

A division bench of Justices A.K. Sikri and Ajit Bharihoke gave the order while hearing a habeas corpus petition filed by the woman Beena’s mother Shobha …. Source article  : Court comes to rescue of girl pushed into flesh trade.

White flight? In a reversal, nation’s suburbs are now increasingly minority, poor and aging

White flight? Suburbs lose young whites to cities
WASHINGTON – White flight? In a reversal, America’s suburbs are now more likely to be home to minorities, the poor and a rapidly growing older population as many younger, educated whites move to cities for jobs and shorter commutes.
An analysis of 2000-2008 census data by the …. Original article  : White flight? In a reversal, nation’s suburbs are now increasingly minority, poor and aging.

Saints coach Payton says civil ‘process’ complicates ability to discuss Vicodin accusations

Saint coach Payton deflects lawsuit questions

METAIRIE, La. – Saints coach Sean Payton says this weekend’s rookie camp is the wrong time to address accusations that the club covered up prescription drug thefts and abuse at team headquarters.
Payton says he cannot discuss the matter while a civil lawsuit filed by former team security director Geoffrey Santini …. Read the original article  : Saints coach Payton says civil ‘process’ complicates ability to discuss Vicodin accusations.

Notices to Gujarat BJP leaders in Sohrabuddin case

GANDHINAGAR – The brother of Sohrabudin Sheikh, who was allegedly killed by the Gujarat police in a staged gunfight, Saturday served notices to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders for contempt of court.

Rajesh P. Mankad, the Ahmedabad-based lawyer for Rubabuddin who lives in Madhya Pradesh, said that the pronouncements by the BJP leaders May …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

45-year-old civil rights slaying still awaiting a trial in Alabama 3 years after indictment

45-year-old civil rights slaying still unresolved

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – It took more than four decades for a former Alabama state trooper to be indicted on charges that he gunned down a black demonstrator during a civil rights protest. Now a three-year delay for the trial has both sides fearing that elderly witnesses could die before they …. Original source  : 45-year-old civil rights slaying still awaiting a trial in Alabama 3 years after indictment.

Make litigation affordable, reduce pending cases: PM (Second Lead)

NEW DELHI – “Justice delayed is justice denied”, noted Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday, urging the government, the judiciary and lawyers to work together to make litigation affordable and reduce the mounting court cases.

“It has been said that justice delayed is justice denied. In this context it is important that concerted cooperative efforts are made …. Source  : Make litigation affordable, reduce pending cases: PM (Second Lead).

Chinese civil rights lawyers banned from practicing

BEIJING – China revoked the right-to-practice licenses of two civil rights lawyers, sparking condemnation from civil society organisations Saturday.

A notice posted on the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Justice website late Friday announced that the licenses of Tang Jitian and Liu Wei have been revoked after they “disobeyed the instructions of court personnel and disrupted courtroom …. Source  : Chinese civil rights lawyers banned from practicing.

Municipal Corporation of Delhi ignoring RTI Act: Activist

NEW DELHI – A right to information activist has filed a complaint with the Central Information Commission (CIC) against the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for allegedly not having a Central Public Information Officer (CPIO).

The activist alleged that by not appointing a CPIO, the civic agency has ignored the mandatory provisions of the Right to … Read more >>>.

PM urged not to restart work on Narmada dams

NEW DELHI – In an open letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, several activists have requested that the construction of dams on Narmada river should not be restarted until the rehabilitation of the displaced is complete and the environmental clearances are met with.

Cedric Prakash, a human rights activist, said: “The chief ministers of Gujarat and …. Source  : Gaea News Network.