Rayagada District

Odisha tribals humour changing skies with mixed platters
Bamboo trees bloomed with long wispy spikes weighing heavy on the stalks. While it might've made for a pretty picture, Loknath Nauri knew it would be a tough year. “More the density of the flowers, the more severe the drought we face,” he says. This was in March 2015 in the forests of southern O...
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Vedanta loses the bauxite battle
Dongria Kondhs win the mining battle Vedanta Aluminium Limited, a multinational corporation listed in the United Kingdom, had its fate sealed when the Dongria Kondh tribals who inhabit the Niyamgiri hills said a resounding no to bauxite mining in the region. The last of the 12 Gram Sabhas...
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Vedanta loses the Niyamgiri battle
The 12th gram sabha also rejected Vedanata's proposal to mine the Niyamgiri hills for bauxite. The alumina giant along with Odisha government has already started eyeing alternative sources to feed its refinery.
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A dull future for Vedanta in Niyamgiri
No more hopes left for Vedanta with the eleventh gram sabha also voting against bauxite mining in Niyamgiri hills.
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Tenth blow to Vedanta
10th gram sabha of tribals of Lakhapadar village in Rayagada district also rejects Vedanta's plan to mine bauxite on Niyamgiri hills, Odisha
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Vedanta almost loses the battle
A dull future is foreseen for Vedanta and state government as eight villages out of 12 have already rejected the proposal of bauxite mining in Niyamgiri hills in Odisha.
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Forest panel rejects highly opposed dam projects in the Northeast
Forest Advisory Committee rejects the controversial Tipaimukh and Dibang hydro-electric projects In its meeting held on July 11 and 12, the Committee cites large scale tree-felling, diversion of a large tract of forest land and impact on wildlife and people's livelihood as reasons for rejection of ...
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Forest people determined to save Niyamgiri
The second village council meeting leaves Vedanta in despair as all 33 residents of Kesarpadi in Rayagada district unanimously rejected the proposal of bauxite mining project in Niyamgiri hills
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The Dongria Kondhs' tribals bring the judiciary down on its knees
Dongria Kondh tribals stand firm against mining of Niyamgiri In a first of its kind village council meeting on July 18 that brought the district judge to their village, natives of Serkapadi in the Niyamgiri hill range of Odisha's Raigada district said a firm no to bauxite mining in their hills by V...
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No hopes for Vedanta in Niyamgiri
Dongaria kondh tribals of Niyamgiri hills opposes Vedanta's bauxite mining project in the Gram Sabha held as per Supreme Court's order
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First time in India, locals to take a call on the mining project
Tribals inside the hill range of Niyamgiri to take a final decision on the fate of bauxite mining project by Orissa Mining Corporation Limited and Vedanta; a landmark event in the Indian history where Supreme Court's decision lacks partiality towards the project proponent
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JK Paper Ltd, Orissa conducts water conservation activities as a corporate initiative (2007)
This presentation informs of the efforts made by JK Industries, a major paper manufacturer, for reuse of the water used in manufacturing processes, thus reducing the plant's need for supplies of fresh water and also reducing discharge from the plant.The water is reused for the plant processes themse...
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Posted Date : Mon, 2016-01-11 21:18

The Kondh tribes believe that the more one visits the farm, the better the crops will be because the bond between man, land and plant strengthens. Mixed cropping furthers this thought.

Bamboo trees bloomed with long wispy spikes weighing heavy on the stalks. While it might've made for a pretty picture, Loknath Nauri knew it would be a tough year. “More the density of the flowers, the more severe the drought we face,” he says. This was in March 2015 in the forests of southern Odisha.

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Posted Date : Sun, 2013-08-25 16:33

News this week - No bauxite from Niyamgiri, Delhi government to incentivise solar power and amphibian species near extinction.

Dongria Kondhs win the mining battle

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Posted Date : Sun, 2013-07-28 16:22

Forest panel rejects dams in the Northeast, government releases new poverty statistics and citizens' refuse the '24x7' water supply scheme are the highlights of this week's news.

Forest Advisory Committee rejects the controversial Tipaimukh and Dibang hydro-electric projects

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Posted Date : Mon, 2013-07-22 01:40

Niyamgiri tribals' decision to veto mining, environment degradation's effect on the country's GDP and Maharashtra's carbon trading scheme are the highlights of this week's news.

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