archive for September, 2007

The Motor Traffic Rumble

Published 14th September 2007 In general environment, health & social affairs Closed

By Rajiv Rawat
Over the past few weeks, the issue of traffic congestion and road accidents has taken centre stage, not only in Dehradun where the crisis is severe, but also throughout the state where an alarming number of buses have slipped off the roads and into deep khuds this past year. Indeed, in just the [...]

Scars of development

Published 1st September 2007 In "development", dams & displacement, state & government Closed

Combat Law, September-October 2007
After getting full statehood in November 2000, Uttarakhand has become even easier target for the vested interests of private entrepreneurs in collusion with the political leadership of the state, reveals Suresh Nautiyal.
This monsoon, as we moved closer to Gangotari from the holy town of Uttarkashi, the hum of demon-sized machines, bulldozing sounds [...]