Ramgarh: Santhal tribes from three states, Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal, on Sunday raised demand for withdrawal of the proposed hydel power plant by Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) claiming that it would affect their holy place of worship named Luguburu located atop Lugu hills under Gomia block in Bokaro district. They have demanded immediate and unconditional withdrawal of the power project threatening to launch a stir soon if their demand remains unfulfilled. Thousands of Santhal tribes on Sunday organized Akrosh rally in Lalpania and held a public meeting in this regard.Durga Charan Murmu, spokesperson of Adivasi Swashasan Vyavstha from Jamshedpur, said, Santhals have the right to worship. We will intensify our stir unless the proposal is not withdrawn. Santhals are already facing displacement due to rapid industrialisation and now our place of worship is under threat.Santhal Samaj Dishom Manjhi Pargana, a top Santhal tribe outfit, had earlier announced to hold a mega protest rally on November 5. Another rally will be organized near Parasnath hills in Giridih on November 12 to protest against the alleged encroachment of hills by a religious group.We also published the following articles recentlyNo meat shop within 150 metres of religious place: MCD proposalThe Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has proposed a new licensing policy for meat shops in all 12 zones. The policy aims to remove variations in licensing fees and regulations and proposes a minimum distance of 150 meters from religious places. It also includes fixed fees for issuing and renewing licenses. The policy will also address the registration and regulation of platforms for the sale of chicken and fish. The proposed fees for meat shops and processing units range from Rs 7,000 to Rs 18,000.Festive demand propels power, fuel demand in OctoberIndias fuel sales and power demand experienced a significant rebound in October, indicating a surge in festive season demand. Power consumption increased by a record 22% compared to the previous year, driven by post-monsoon economic activities and Durga Puja festivities. Diesel sales saw a 5% increase, while petrol consumption rose by 3%. Jet fuel sales also grew by nearly 7%. However, diesel consumption has been slower due to the seasonal impact of monsoon rains on construction and agriculture sectors.Monsoon intensifies across the stateHeavy rainfall has been recorded in various districts of Tamil Nadu, including Trichy, Madurai, and Coimbatore. The monsoon has brought relief from the heat, with cool weather prevailing for the past two days. More rain is expected in the coming days, with heavy downpours predicted in certain districts. Motorists in the Nilgiris faced difficulties navigating on ghat roads due to heavy rain and mist.

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