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The images of the war against the Earth and against life on Earth, including human life are everywhere. The toxic red mud flowing through Hungary which affected 7000 residents and killed nine could be bloody images from a war. And it is war. The red mud is the blood of the Earth. I have witnessed the blood of red mud being squeezed from mountains of bauxite to transform into aluminia at Vedanta’s Aluminum Refinery in Orissa. Aluminia is then transformed into shiny aluminum. Most people would not connect the toxic red sludge to the shiny white metal. And they would not connect it to green hills of Niyamgiri, the sacred mountain of the Dongria Kondh, the mountain that upholds the sacred law.

The mountain that upholds the law was pitted against a corporation that does not know what law is. Vedanta must not be allowed to mine Niyamgiri at any cost. This is an epic contest between the Rights of Mother Earth and Earth democracy on the one hand, and the illegitimate self assured rights of a corrupt and greedy corporation on the other. The most significant contribution of the bauxite hills like Niyamgiri is provisioning ofwater. One river and 32 streams originate in the Niyamgiri Hills. The Indravati rises from the bauxite hills. Tributaries of the Mahanadi rise from these hills.

It take two tons of bauxite to make one tonne of alumina. The rest accumulates as pollution. Each ton of alumina generates 1 ton of waste and needs 250 kilowatt tones of electricity. And smelting 1 ton of aluminum consumes 13,500 kilo watt tones of electricity, emitting an average of 13.1 tons of carbon dioxide and other green house gases such as fluoro carbons. One tonne of aluminum uses 1200 tons of water. While using huge amounts of water, the aluminum industry destroys the very sources of water in the bauxite hills. Vedanta is destroying water at 3 levels.

Firstly, if the bauxite is mined 32 streams will go dry, ruining the agriculture and food security of millions.

Secondly, the aluminum refinery and aluminum smelter are already diverting millions of litres from agriculture. The 30 Km long Upper Indravati dam has diverted water from the Indravati river to the Hati Tel river through a 4 km tunnel at Mukhiguda. Vedanta is then pumping the water from the Tel river to its refinery in Lanjigarh.

Vedanta’s Burkhamunda smelter in Jharsuguda is getting water from Hirakud dam on the Mahanadi. 200 kms of the Indravati have been killed by the upper Indravati dam. And the diversion of water from agriculture to industry has already led to major farmers protests. Groundwater level is falling. And double crop land is being converted to single crop land due to decline in availability of irrigation water.

Thirdly, the water released by the refinery and smelter is toxic, destroying what remains of the rivers and groundwater.

It involves a war against the earth both in the transformation of living mountains of bauxite that support life in abundance into dead raw material for making aluminum, as well as in the dumping of toxic waste which is killing ecosystems and people.

It is a war against people because this scale of mining, industrial production, and dumping of waste can only take place by violating the rights of citizens and communities. This is why the Dongria have been resisting the mining of Niyamgiri.

I celebrated World Environment day with a gathering of 7,000 tribals and peasants of Niyamgiri and surrounding areas. Niyamgiri means the mountain (giri) that upholds the laws of the Earth and the Universe (Niyam). It is sacred to the Dongria Kond who live in its upper reaches. And because of the sacredness, the biodiversity has been protected. Niyamgiri is a sanctuary for the tribals and diverse species. The biodiversity of Niyamgiri is not a museum. It is the foundation of a living economy of abundance. The tribals had organized a mango festival to celebrate World Environment Day. Coming from the land of the “dusheri” and “Kalmi” I was humbled by the taste of “Jharan”, “Tota” “Mandeo”, “Sundari”, “Baigan pali”, “Medhanur”…. The roads are lined with mango trees which are hundreds of years old. The villages are surrounded by mango groves. In fact the World Environment Day meeting was held in the shade of giant mango trees.

The forests provide food and fibre and medicine. As Lavanya Gowda said “The Earth and Forest gives us everything. All we have to get from outside the forest is salt.” And they shared generously with the abundance received from nature. It is this local living economy that the tribals are defending along with their sacred Mountain.

While the biodiversity supports the economy of the mountain, the water from the bauxite hills supports the economy for miles around.

Vandana Shiva

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OHPC General Manager Goes Missing, Wife Lodges Police Complaint Bhawanipatna: The General Manager of Upper Indravati Hydro Electric Project (UIHEP) under Odisha Hydro Power Corporation (OHPC) Ltd at Mukhiguda in Kalahandi district has gone missing under mysterious circumstances.

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WHY MORALITY AMONG PEOPLE IN OUR SOCIETY IS GOING DOWN DAY BY DAY AS A 16-YEAR-OLD GIRL RAPED BY HER UNCLE IN KALANDI DIST. OF ODISHA ?

WHY MORALITY AMONG PEOPLE IN OUR SOCIETY IS GOING DOWN DAY BY DAY AS A 16-YEAR-OLD GIRL RAPED BY HER UNCLE IN KALANDI DIST. OF ODISHA ?

A 16-year-old girl from Kalahandi district has alleged that her uncle raped her while she was asleep. Police has launched probe into the matter and the teen girl has moved to a shelter home.As per reports, the victim had moved with her aunt and uncle after joining a college at Mukhiguda town in the district. The accused man raped her on July 25 while she was asleep at their house, as claimed by…

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The Upper Indravati Project envisages diversion of water of the Indravati river in its upper reaches into the Mahanadi valley for Power generation and Irrigation. The project involves 4 dams across the Indravati and its tributaries with additional 8 dykes and two inter-linking channels to from a single reservoir with a live capacity of 1435.5 Mcum. With 4.32 km. tunnel, a power house with installation of 4 units of 150 MW each , 9 km. tail race channel and an irrigation barrage across Hati river with the associated irrigation canals. . . . . . . Photo: @debasish_bpt #traveller #travel #wanderlust #travelphotography #photooftheday #canon #world_click_ #india_clicks #indiapictures #indiaeveryday #incredibleindia #indiaclicks #longexposures #Photography #longexposure #djitello #dji #djiapark #gopro #canonindia #mukhiguda #mohulpatna #indravati #bhawanipatna #upperindravati #kalahandi #odisha #XploreWithDebasish #amar_bhawanipatna (at Mukhiguda) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Z0y5NpJTq/?igshid=1uau9gzxv2tvg

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Khanduala The jungles of Karlapat life Sanctuary, set around thirty-two kilometers from Bhawanipatna, offer the setting for Odisha’s other body of water known as Khanduala, therefore named owing to the shrine of the god Khanduala set on the highest of Capitol Hill. Miriglotah an exquisite body of water and picnic spot set 111 kilometers from Rourkela , Odisha’s pretty offerings to guests. Location information Khanduala Waterfall: Address: Bhawanipatna, Bhubaneswar, Odisha Climate/Weather in Khanduala Waterfall: Summer - March to May •  Average Minimum Temperature - 36° C •  Average Minimum Temperature - 24° C •  Average Precipitation - 40 mm Monsoon - June to October •  Average Minimum Temperature - 32° C •  Average Minimum Temperature - 25° C •  Average Precipitation - 220 mm Summer - March to May •  Average Minimum Temperature - 28° C •  Average Minimum Temperature - 17° C •  Average Precipitation - 23 mm Languages in Khanduala Waterfall: •          Odia •          Hindi •          English •          Bengali Interesting things you can see and find: •          You can take picture from camera. •          Nice place for picnic. And also see the amazing view of nature. •          You can enjoy the nature very peacefully. •          Also visit Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary. How to reach Khanduala Waterfall? Flight - Bhubaneswar is the nearest airport Bus - Bus Service from Bhawanipatna. Railways - Kesinga nearest railway station Other Ways - Auto Rickshaw and hired cars are available Nearest Visiting places from Khanduala Waterfall: •          Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary: The karlapat wildlife sanctuary is nice for enjoying environment. This wildlife sanctuary established in 1992, which is located in village of Kalapat. The main attraction of this wildlife sanctuary is barking deer, tiger, gaur, leopard, nilgai and many more. •          Mukhiguda: Mukhiguda is one the famous for Indravati Power Plant. It is one of India’s largest and Asia’s second largest power house. This Indravati Power Plant is 90% farmers of kalahandi get food from this project. This place covered with beautiful green hills. Main attraction of this place is bhawanipatna which views is very beautiful. •          Ampani Hills: Amana hill is the main attraction in Kalahandi District. This is best place in trekking and enjoying the activities of hill. Ampani hill is beautiful view of nature. At this hill nearby Behera Reservoir and Ambapani Sanctuary. Pre-historic cave depiction in Gudahandi is located 5 km away from the Ampani hill. •          Ambapani Wildlife Sanctuary: This wildlife sanctuary is one of the popular sanctuaries at Odisha. This sanctuary is located in 77 Km from Bhawanipatna. The main attraction is Black Panther, deer, crocodile, woofing deer and leopard. It is also popular for its bio-diversity its rich flora and fauna. •          Phurli Jharan Waterfalls: Phurli Jharan is one of the best waterfall and wonderful place in Kalahandi. It is located at 15 Km from Bhawanipatna. This waterfall is surrounded by green hill, which makes an amazing view. The multi-colored rainbow created by sun-rays falling on the scattered water particles of the fall creates an exciting and magical atmosphere. Nice place for natural lovers and best place for a picnic with friends and family. Nearest Petrol Pump near by Khanduala Waterfall: •          Ms. Tribal Filling Station Hindustan Petroleum Kalahandi, NH-201, Boriguma Baragarh Highway, Bhawanipatna, Odisha 766102 •          Indian Oil Petrol Pump Bazarpada, Bhawanipatna, Odisha 766001 •          BPCL Fuel Mandar Bagicha Para, Bhawanipatna, Odisha 766001 •          Indian Oil Petrol Pump NH26, Pradeshipara, Sambhunagar Pada, Bhawanipatna, Odisha 766002 •          HP Diesel Pump NH201, Sambhunagar Pada, Bhawanipatna, Odisha 766002 Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation near by Khanduala Waterfall: •          Aarti Residency Add: Kesinga Road, NH-201, Bhawanipatna 766001 •          Hotel Centre Park Add: National Highway 26 Ghoda Ghat Chowk, Bhawanipatna •          Hotel Bhagirathi Add: Jail Road, Bhawanipatna 766001 •          Hotel Royal Midtown Add: National Highway 201, Bazarpada, Bhawanipatna, Odisha 766001 •          Hotel Bhagirathi Inn Add: SH 16, Naktiguda, Bhawanipatna, Odisha 766002 •          Hotel Center Park Add: Chanchara Para, Bhawanipatna, Odisha 766002 •          Binayak Hotel Add: NH201, Bazarpada, Bhawanipatna, Odisha 766001 Things to carry for Khanduala Waterfall: •          Carrying essential water. •          Carry camera you take photos of beautiful place. Tips & Suggestions for Khanduala Waterfall: The best time to visit and enjoy this view from November to February. Help Line/Phone Number in Khanduala Waterfall: •          Life Worth Hospital Contact: 097773 28006 •          SAI MEDICAL STORE Contact: 094396 36908 •          Shree Jagannath Netralaya, Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi Contact: 06670 230 106 •          Maa Kali Medical Store Contact: 094376 24225 •          Town Police Station Contact: 073815 74700

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Engagement of Jr. Accountants and Secretarials / Ministerials personnel for OHPC Ltd.

Engagement of Jr. Accountants & Secretarials / Ministerials personnel on contractual basis through Service Provider at Office of the Sr. General Manager (EL), OHPC Ltd., UIHEP, Mukhiguda, Dist – Kalahandi

The sale of tender paper will be from: 27.04.2017 to 09.05.2017 up to 12:30 Hrs. The last date & time of receipt of tenders: up to 13:00 Hrs of May 09, 2017 The date & time of opening of tender :…

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OHPC Recruitment – Pharmacist, Multipurpose Health Worker, Staff Nurse (05 Vacancies) – Last Date 10 April 2017

OHPC Recruitment – Pharmacist, Multipurpose Health Worker, Staff Nurse (05 Vacancies) – Last Date 10 April 2017

Odisha Hydro Power Corporation Limited (OHPC) Staff Nurse (Male / Female) Address:  Upper Indravati RE. Project, At/Po:-Mukhiguda, Dist.- Kalahandi, Odisha  766026 Pay scale ( वेतन ) : Rs.5200/- Desirable qualifications ( वांछनीय योग्यता ) : Must have passed +2 Science Examination under Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha / equivalent and Diploma in General Nursing & Midwife Course from…