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Dow AgroSciences blacklisted for bribing
The following article was published on September 18: The Economic Times of India NEW DELHI: The Centre has blacklisted Dow AgroSciences India for five years for bribing government officials to expedite registration of three pesticides in the country. The order to ban Dow AgroSciences, a subsidiary of US-based Dow Chemicals, from undertaking any commercial activity in…
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Bhopal survivors call for accountability for American corporation on first day of Obama’s visit to India
6 November, 2010. BHOPAL — About 100 survivors of Bhopal gas disaster and those affected by ground water contamination caused by Union Carbide’s hazardous waste staged a demonstration outside the Union Carbide Factory in Bhopal demanding that President OBama meet with them in Delhi to ensure that Union Carbide & Dow Chemical obey Indian laws…
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Andrew David Simpson Walks for Bhopal
Andrew David Simpson treks across India for Bhopal The activist embarks on a 1,500 mile journey by foot in support of the Sambhavna Clinic in Bhopal, a clinic mostly run by survivors that provides free care to those affected by the 1984 gas disaster. Beginning November 1, Andrew (also known as “Bones) will walk from…
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Dow Agro: company faces ban on bribery charge
NEW DELHI: Dow AgroSciences India Ltd, the Indian subsidiary of Dow Chemicals, is likely to be blacklisted by the government following its persistent refusal to respond to show-cause notices over charges of bribery. The agriculture ministry had asked the company why action should not be initiated against it for bribing officials to push three sub-standard…
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Pune villagers win a final victory over 'notorious' Dow Chemical
We have just received news from Shashi Sonawane, the National Convenor of the Yuva Bharat organisation. Friends, Yesterday on 7th September, 2010, the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) filed affidavit in the Bombay High Court in which it has produced a letter submitted by the notorious Dow Chemicals seeking permission to surrender the 100 acres…
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Ministry puts curative petition on hold for now
Unable to decide on the amount it should seek from Dow Chemical Company and erstwhile Union Carbide as enhanced compensation for the Bhopal gas leak, the Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers has put on hold the move to file a curative petition in the Supreme Court. The ministry has told its lawyers that it…
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PM must raise Bhopal tragedy issue during Obama's India visit: Gadkari
BJP chief Nitin Gadkari today demanded that the Centre shouldtake up the issue of 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy with US President Barack Obama during his forthcoming visit to India. “I call upon the government to raise the issue of Bhopal Gas Tragedy with the US president during his visit to India. Though the prime minister…
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White House Tells India to Protect Dow from Bhopal Liability
Obama Administration Official Supports Corporate Interests Over Victims of World’s Worst Industrial Disaster Deputy National Security Advisor Froman reveals administration’s double standards on corporate accountability for victims of Bhopal Gas Disaster INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN FOR JUSTICE IN BHOPAL PRESS STATEMENT: August 18, 2010 CONTACTS: Shana Ortman, 415-746-0306, shana@panna.org, ICJB U.S. Coordinator Claire Rosenfeld, 408-348-2554, clairerosenfeld12@gmail.com, ICJB…