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Narendra Modi will visit Sardar Sarovar Dam on birthday, says Vijay Rupani; PM to witness water in reservoir reaching full level on 17 September
•Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be present at the dam site to celebrate the feat on 17 September, which is also his 69th birthday
Dammed and mined, Narmada can no longer support people living in the river valley
Mongabay India •The dams and rampant mining of sand from the foreshore and riverbed of the Narmada River have caused significant damage to the riverine ecology, affecting livelihoods of people living in the river valley.
Busy selling Narmada dreams, MP politicos disregard declining water levels, impact of sand mining and deforestation
Manish Chandra Mishra •Bhopal's citizens, even though they are benefiting from the Narmada, express concern for the health of the river.
Darryl D'Monte will be remembered for contributions to environmental movement, support to young journalists
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Illegal sand mining: Congress govt in Madhya Pradesh fails to address menace despite tall pre-poll promises; state rivers suffer
Manish Chandra Mishra •Although the new government in Madhya Pradesh promised a slew of measures to tackle the problem, the ground reality is much grimmer.
Delhi court frames defamation charges against Medha Patkar in case filed by KVIC chairman VK Saxena
•Patkar and Saxena have been embroiled in a legal battle since 2000 after she filed a suit against him for publishing advertisements against her and the Narmada Bachao Andolan
At Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank's Mumbai convention, activists set to seek accountability, speak truth to power
Rajnib123 •Political and social activists from across India are converging in Mumbai for a People’s Convention on Infrastructure Financing which will demand accountability from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Ahead of Gujarat Assembly election, Sardar Sarovar Dam holds special importance for water-starved, politically-crucial Saurashtra
Fp Staff •The BJP has turned the Sardar Sarovar dam project into a symbol of Gujarati pride. Within the state, Saurashtra has been given special focus, and for good reason.
With Sardar Sarovar Dam inaugurated, Medha Patkar says she will continue to 'bust the myth' around project
•The Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) has reached a crucial stage, its leader Medha Patkar said on Thursday, as she sought "guidance and assistance" to continue her fight for the families affected by the Sardar Sarovar Dam.
Narmada Bachao Andolan says Narendra Modi's 'drama' dedicating Sardar Sarovar dam to nation was 'complete failure'
•Narmada Bachao Andolan said the "drama" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicating the Sardar Sarovar Dam to the nation on his birthday was a "complete failure".