October 07, 2008

Jharia residents adopt new moves to save historical township

Ranchi Express reported that the latest approval of the much awaited Jharia Action Plan by Jharkahnd government has now added more fuel to the ongoing agitation by the residents in protest against what they term as a fresh move to end the existence of the historical township.

The situation was further got aggravated after the central trade unions and the political parties joined the movement with the Jharia Coalfields Bachao Samiti that has been spearheading the agitation to save the township. The JCBS is convening an emergency meeting to chalk out the further course of action in view of the state government's initiatives to approve the rehabilitation plan.