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HEIGHT OF THE MATTER: Modi says UPA and Maharashtra government are halting the installation of gates at the dam.

HEIGHT OF THE MATTER: Modi says UPA and Maharashtra government are halting the installation of gates at the dam.

Congress hindering raising of Narmada dam: Modi

The Congress-led Central and Maharashtra governments are creating hurdles for raising the height of the Sardar Sarovar dam to 138 metres, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday.

THEY, THE PEOPLE: Medha Patkar says new industrial projects are not creating jobs.
HEIGHT DOES MATTER: The petition says the dam height has been raised to over 121 metres instead of 119 metres.

Contempt petition against Narmada dam

Even as Gujarat government dedicated the Sardar Sarovar project to the nation, a contempt petition was filed in SC.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/contempt-petition-against-narmada-dam/31635-3.html

A NEW MEDHA: Patkar is carrying a flag for all displaced people in India, so as not to fade from public memory.

Displaced India unite, fight: Medha

Medha Patkar is raising a call for unity of all displaced people, cutting across state boundaries.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/displaced-india-unite-fight-medha/30152-3.html

GAINING HEIGHT: Height of the dam is raised to 121.92 m, from its earlier height of 110.64 m.

Height of Sardar Sarovar dam raised

Gujarat hailed the completion of the dam as an answer to thirst, irrigation and power needs of millions.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/height-of-sardar-sarovar-dam-raised/29977-3.html

LOSING FAMILY TIES: Sardar Sarovar Project has uprooted people from their ancestral land.

Narmada dam splitting families apart

Sardar Sarovar Project has not just uprooted people from their ancestral land but has also tore apart their family ties.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/narmada-dam-splitting-families-apart/23845-3.html

FIGHT GOES ON: There is no rehabilitation site for the 26 villages, says NBA Activist, Medha Patkar.

Villagers rally for Narmada dam

In Madhya Pradesh, the people displaced by the Sardar Sarovar Dam are agitating for their right to rehabilitation.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/villagers-rally-for-narmada-dam/17759-3.html

NO END OF MISERY: Villagers say the land allotted to them is in low-lying areas which gets flooded.

Narmada oustees cry for home

The villagers say the land allotted to them is in low-lying areas which will get flooded once it rains.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/narmada-oustees-cry-for-home/17732-3.html

PROTEST RALLIES: Medha Patkar is spearheading the agitation in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday.

Patkar spearheads people's satyagraha

Spearheading a satyagraha movement for the people affected by the Sardar Sarovar Project is Medha Patkar.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/patkar-spearheads-peoples-satyagraha/17690-3.html

SMALL DAMS VS BIG DAMS: Small projects like Bilagaon will provide irrigation and power just like the Sardar Sarovar dam.

Small dams are more friendly: NBA

The Sardar Sarovar Project aims to bring in progress to three states, but smaller projects can be as effective.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/small-dams-are-more-friendly-nba/17483-3.html

UPHILL TASK: Many villages have yet to be added in the list of the dam affected areas.

Narmada dam villages off records

Rehabilitation for people displaced by the Narmada project is still an uphill task for the local administration.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/narmada-dam-villages-off-records/17380-3.html

DAM TROUBLE: SC says the Sardar Sarovar construction work will not stop during the monsoon season.

Narmada dam work won't stop: SC

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to stop construction work on the Sardar Sarovar project.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/narmada-dam-work-wont-stop-sc/15137-3.html

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