DAM PROTESTS
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Yellampalli project displaced protest TV9 AP
With just a few months left for the river project across Godavari river to complete, officials have gone on an overdrive to ensure that those villages falling under the dam's backwaters are shifted to new locations. But a few villagers in Mancherial mandal pro...1:52
Cauvery Delta farmers to stage protest Captain News
With the ensuing legal and political feud between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu over the release of Cauvery water, farmers of Cauvery delta districts are determined to stage a protest today as the prospect of them losing about 10 lakh acres of standing samba crops ...1:52
Farmers protest sitting on funeral pyre Aaj Tak
For more than one year, farmers in Katni district in Madhya Pradesh are sitting on a funeral pyre with kerosene bottles in hand. They are opposing the acquisition of over 500 acres of land for Wellspun Energy Madhya Pradesh power project. These farmers say the...0:45
Vaiko and other MDMK leaders arrested Captain News
MDMK leader Vaiko and his party cadre attempt to protest outside Neyveli lignite factory and demand that power supply to Karnataka be stopped immediately. He demanded that since Karnataka did not want to share water with Tamil Nadu, then it should not be givin...2:48
No water for TN, then no power for K'taka: MDMK Captain News
MDMK leader Vaiko and his party cadre protest outside Neyveli lignite factory and demand that power supply to Karnataka be stopped immediately. He demanded that since Karnataka did not want to share water with Tamil Nadu, then it should not be giving electrici...5:49
Cauvery row | Karnataka farms lay siege Headlines Today
The controversy surrounding the sharing of Cauvery river water between neighbouring States of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu is heating up. Around 5,000 farmers and activists of Karnataka opposing release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu laid siege to the Krishna Raja...2:32
Cauvery water row escalates Headlines Today
The Karnataka farmers are now up in arms over the Cauvery dispute. They are all set to launch their own march claiming right to the river water. Around 1,500 farmers are likely to march from Mandya to the KRS dam, protesting against the release of Cauvery wate...6:01
Cauvery water dispute: JD(S) MP, MLAs resign Headlines Today
Bowing to the Apex Court order, Karnataka began releasing water from Krishna Raja Sagar and Kabini dams early on Sunday, to ensure flow of 9,000 cusecs of water. Hence massive protests against its release, continued for the second day on Monday in various part...3:46
Cauvery dispute: Protests continue in Karnataka Headlines Today
The protests against the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu continued for the second day on Monday. Bowing to the Apex Court order, Karnataka began releasing water from Krishna Raja Sagar and Kabini dams early on Sunday, to ensure flow of 9,000 cusecs of w...4:07
Police crack down Harda 'Jal satyagraha' Times Now
The Madhya Pradesh government has decided to crack down the 'Jal satyagraha', staged by people from Harda district, demanding reduction of water level in the Indirasagar dam. Security has been beefed up at the protest site and Section 144 has been imposed in t...2:26
Harda 'Jal satyagraha' cracked down Times Now
Protesters from Madhya Pradesh's Harda district, staging 'Jal satyagraha', demanding reduction of water level in Indirasagar dam, have been forcefully pulled out off the water. These have been protesting in neck-deep water, demanding compensation for the land ...2:32
'Jal satyagraha' in Harda enters day 14 Headlines Today
The 'Jal satyagraha' staged by people from Madhya Pradesh's Harda district, demanding reduction of water level in Indirasagar dam, enters day 14. The protesters are also demanding rehabilitation as they have lost their homes and lands following the increase in...3:26
'Jal Satyagraha' ends Headlines Today
Following Madhya Pradesh government's assurance to lower the water level in the Omkareshwar dam and the offer to provide rehabilitation for people who were displaced, the farmers who were protesting in neck-deep water have ended their protests. The 'Jal Satyag...4:58
'Jal Satyagraha' yields result Headlines Today
Waking up to the plight of Madhya Pradesh farmers, who have been protesting in neck-deep water against the decision to increase the water level in Omkareshwar dam, the government has decided to lower the water level in the dam. The government has also promised...3:58
MP CM promises to look into protesters' demands Times Now
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has assured that the demands put forward by the protesters who are staging the 'Jal Satyagraha' against the decision to increase the water level of Omkareshwar dam will be looked into. The government has also...4:23
MP Govt agrees to reduce water level Times Now
Yielding to the demands put forward by the people who are protesting in neck-deep water against the decision to increase the water levels in the Omkareshwar dam, the Madhya Pradesh government has agreed to reduce the water level to 189 metres. The government h...7:19
Finally MP Govt wakes up to the plight of farmers Times Now
Waking up to the plight of Madhya Pradesh farmers, who have been protesting in neck-deep water against the decision to increase the water level in Omkareshwar dam, the government has decided to lower the water level in the dam. The government has also promised...2:22
Govt fails to offer assurance to MP farmers Times Now
It has taken 15 days for the Madhya Pradesh government to take cognizance of the demands of people who were protesting in neck-deep water against the government's decision to raise the water level in the Omkareshwar dam. Now the government has demanded more ti...3:39
MP farmers' pleas fall in deaf ears Headlines Today
The Madhya Pradesh government, which has taken 15 days to take cognizance of the demands of people who were protesting in neck-deep water against the government's decision to raise the water level in the Omkareshwar dam, has refused to accept the demands put f...2:07
MP Govt buys time to consider protesters' demands Times Now
It has taken 15 days for the Madhya Pradesh government to take cognizance of the demands of people who were protesting in neck-deep water against the government's decision to raise the water level in the Omkareshwar dam. As if this lackluster response was not ...2:38
Rising water levels may wash away 60 MP villages Headlines Today
The Jal Satyagraha is in its 14th day. The villagers in Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa district are demanding rehabilitation. The Government's decision to raise the water levels in the Omkareshwar Dam has resulted in 1000 acres of land being submerged. Around 60 vil...1:48
Protestors in MP stand in deep water for 13 days Times Now
Protestors in Madhya Pradesh are standing in neck deep water for the last 13 days, opposing the State's decision to raise the water levels of the Omkareshwar Dam from 189 metres to 193 metres. They believe the rising water levels will submerge their homes. The...1:53
In a few days, they would drown India TV
Villagers in Khadwa district in Madhya Pradesh are standing on river water that has now reached upto their necks. And in another day or more, they could well drown. The audacity and bravery of these men and women who are number some 50, is being called the mos...1:44
Tribals protest building of Kinnaur dam TV9 AP
Tribals take part in rallies protesting against the construction of a dam near Kinnaur in Himachal Pradesh.0:58
Nandikotkur MLA bathes in the open in protest TV9 AP
Nandikotkur MLA L Venkatswamy bathes in the open, outside the irrigation department office, demanding rehabilitation for those affected by the Srisailam project.1:51
Anti-mega dam protests intensify in Assam Times Now
The protest against a mega dam project intensifies in Lakhimpur district of Assam.15:34
Anna vs Cong, TN minister attacked, and more news Headlines Today
Anna targets Rahul Gandhi, UPA readies anti-graft package deal, and more news.11:04
SC allows Kerala to present evidence on Mullaperiyar Headlines Today
Kerala has been allowed by the SC to present evidence to prove a weakening Mullaperiyar dam, while TN is asked to provide a reply.7:05
BJP cadres from around Kerala are protesting in Idukki Headlines Today
BJP cadres from around Kerala have gathered to protest in Idukki hoping to decrease the water level in the Mullaperiyar.0:51
Kerala amps up protests demanding new Mullaperiyar Headlines Today
Protests have intensified in Idukki as leaders from Kerala decide to visit the dam and survey the situation themselves.3:58
Want to resolve Mullaperiyar row amicably: AK Antony Times Now
Defence Minister AK Antony says the Centre wants to resolve the Mullaperiyar reservoir row amicably.3:16
Mullaperiyar safety: Fear grips Idukki residents Headlines Today
Protests mount in Idukki, Kerala as concerns over Mullaperiyar dam's safety rise after recent tremors and increasing water levels.1:34
Mullaperiyar water level touches maximum, protests mount Headlines Today
Water level in the Mullaperiyar reservoir touched the maximum after heavy rains in Kerala. The state has sought immediate intervention of the Centre.2:15
Movie 'Dam 999' sparks protests over Mullaperiyar