Damodar Bachao Andolan Lohardaga and, under the joint aegis of Yugantar Bharti, Nature Foundation, Damodar Kshetra Vikash Trust, Devnad Damodar Festival program was concluded on Tuesday under the leadership of Omprakash Singh at Chulhapani Salgi, the origin of Damodar river. River Puja Havan and
Ranchi. Devnad Damodar Festival is being organized on Tuesday (May 30) under the aegis of Yugantar Bharti, Nature Foundation and Damodar Bachao Andolan. | BLiTZ
Bokaro: Jamshedpur East MLA Saryu Rai has raised concerns over the condition of pollution in Damodar river, accusing Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL) of callously discharging its effluents into the waterbody posing health hazards to local population dependent on the river, considered as one of the lifelines in this part of the state. On Monday, he met with Union minister of steel RCP Singh in Delhi to draw his attention and demand action against BSL.
Rai, who is the president of Damodar Bachao Andolan, also showed photographs of the current condition of river to the minister. The pictures depicted how the colour of the water has turned red. He also showed pictures of the discharge of effluents through BSL’s canal flowing into the river.