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sally Posted on 25-Jul-01 11:31 PM

Does anyone have more information on this?

According to nepalnews.com, "UNESCO Director General Koichiro Matsura ... will visit Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha, also enlisted as one of the world heritage sites during his stay in Nepal as some reports said the area might be deluged by the unilateral construction of a dam down south in India."

Is there really a dam planned in India that could impact Lumbini?
Biswo Posted on 26-Jul-01 01:39 AM

Dear Sally:

Student unions of all parties have protested this dam being
made in India. Its name is sth like Rassiawala Khurda dam. (spelling error possible).

Until Nepal's experts say something it is very difficult to
say what's happening. Student unions are very sensitive in
such issues. India ,needless to say, is insensitive to Nepal's
interest (now ,also the world's interest). Government seems to
be mum yet on this issue.

If it is true, then it is sad. In deed, very sad.