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Sinking of Joshimath has provoked larger concerns about the environment. And though India's green record is better, govt must heed environmental warnings, prioritise water conservation.
Two large developmental projects that lie close to Joshimath have come under the lens — the NTPC thermal power project and Char Dham road widening work.
Tunnelling work by NTPC, say activists and geologists, have accelerated land subsidence, while widening of roads for Char Dham project has destabilised Joshimath's ecology and geology.
The Army chief reaffirmed the Joshimath land subsidence has not affected the force's accessibility in the region, after units were temporarily moved due to minor damage in the brigade headquarters.
Govt offering Rs 1.5 lakh, residents demand at least Rs 5 lakh. Protesters want to halt demolitions until agreement is reached on displacement & compensation.
Local residents and researchers have long warned of land subsidence in the area. The 2021 avalanche in Chamoli that killed over 200 people possibly exacerbated the problem.
The Chief Secretary SS Sandhu said that the cause of the landslide is being ascertained by the team of expert scientists of the country and whatever treatment is necessary will be done.
Just like Phase 3, in this round too, the NDA stands to lose ground due to the sheer number of seats it had won the last time — 39 of the 49 seats, of which the BJP alone had won 32.
India’s defence sector is trying to penetrate the African market. But with China already extending significant influence, India must now play catch-up.
Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?
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