Big Dams
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In Uttarakhand, tribals displaced for Vyasi Dam have been waiting for rehabilitation for months
People from the Jaunsar tribe, who sacrificed their ancestral houses, have been living in abandoned school buildings.
Jigyasa Mishra, IndiaSpend.com
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Mullaperiyar dam: Kerala accuses TN of opening shutters without notice, says it will approach SC
The two states have been caught in a dispute, as Kerala has called for a new reservoir to be constructed citing structural problems with the 126-year-old dam.
Scroll Staff
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Mullaperiyar dam is safe, social media campaign being run against it, Tamil Nadu tells Supreme Court
Kerala, however, alleged that the Tamil Nadu government has not produced documents about seepage problems in the dam structure.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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This artificial sweetener can destroy gut bacteria and intestine cells
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Sugar in Nestlé baby food sold in African countries shows how corporations influence public policy
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Why are so many young Indians trading in cryptocurrency, especially in tier-two cities?
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What are some of the major barriers urban Indian women face in owning land?
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Mullaperiyar dam: Kerala to discuss construction of new reservoir with Tamil Nadu in December
The two states have been caught in a dispute, as Kerala has cited structural problems with the 126-year-old dam.
Scroll Staff
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‘Serious lapse’: Kerala withdraws order allowing Tamil Nadu to cut trees near Mullaperiyar dam
Kerala said that action would be taken against state government officials who approved the move.
Scroll Staff
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Shutters of Mullaperiyar dam opened, red alert issued in Kerala’s Idukki
The water level in the dam crossed 138 feet, which is close to the 142-foot-limit set by the Supreme Court in 2014.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Mullaperiyar Dam is extremely vulnerable, a new one should be built in its place, Kerala tells SC
Failure of the 126-year-old dam could have catastrophic consequences beyond human comprehension, the state said.
Scroll Staff
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India’s ageing dams pose great safety risks, says study
The country must conduct cost-benefit analyses of its dams and undertake safety reviews.
Shivani Pathak, IndiaSpend.com
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Kerala’s Mullaperiyar dam is a ‘ticking time bomb waiting to explode’
The 126-year-old barrage has dangerously outlived its 50 years of life.
Ranjit Devraj
The Reel
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Watch: ‘Murder in Mahim’ series is based on Jerry Pinto’s crime novel
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‘Women Of My Billion’ review: What happens when women get talking
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‘The Broken News’ S2 review: A competent second round of TV channel rivalry
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In Jammu and Kashmir, a hydropower project will claim more than 2 lakh trees
The project envisages construction of a 116-metre dam and needs diversion of 4,350 hectares of land, which includes about 680 hectares of forest.
Mayank Aggarwal
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50 years on, thousands of families displaced by a Himachal dam are yet to be compensated
About 8,000 families ousted by the Pong Dam project in Kangra have either not been allotted land or had their allotments cancelled.
Nihar Gokhale, IndiaSpend.com
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China’s hydropower ambitions on the Brahmaputra could trigger a dam-building race with India
Powerchina’s announcement to build a large dam can have disastrous consequences for the ecology of Tibetan Plateau and the Himalayas.
The Third Pole
The Field
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Watch, ICC Men's T20 World Cup: Sean Paul and Kes combine to create tournament's official anthem
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Four Indians move to semi-finals with comprehensive wins
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: As India chase an elusive title, here’s an analysis of the chosen 15
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IPL 2024: Hyderabad deliver death-bowling masterclass to defeat Rajasthan in last-ball thriller
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit Sharma, Ajit Agarkar on team selection, KL Rahul’s omission and more