Bihar Floods

Guest Post by: Vishwanath Srikantaiah

"Megh Pyne Abhiyan" is a network of NGOS that has been working in flood affected areas in Bihar with Arghyam support for the past few years. MPA has been grappling with the idea of providing clean water and sanitation in Bihar.Read More

 

"Voices From the Waters" http://www.voicesfromthewaters.com is an international film festival on water happening in Bangalore between 13th and 18th September.

As part of the festival a special seminar on the Kosi is being organised on the 18th.Read More

Website: http://www.voicesfromthewaters.com

13th - 18th September 2007 at Jnana Jyothi Auditorium, Central College Campus, Palace Road, Near Mysore Bank Circle.

A tremendous amount of activities will going on as part of this festival:

Firstly, there are a huge number of films being screened, exploring both aesthetic aspects as well as water issues.
There are screenings at multiple locations, and each day, the morning screenings are reserved for students.
There will be a conference by Bangalore University's civil and water departments, aimed mainly at university teachers.
There will be a conference on gender, caste and water governance
Water Voices -- Grassroot activists from across the country will be sharing their experiences
River songs -- Throughout the day river songs will be playing in the lobby
Painting exhibition, photo exhibition, art installation

Is this a huge event or what ?!

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According to the BBC, government sources say that 60,000 to 80,000 people remain to be rescued in a 'final and crucial' stage of the rescue operation. More than 650,000 people have already been rescued and the death toll is at 90.Read More