Page 2 - Latest Updates on Bhopal Gas Tragedy
Compensation to blame: Amendments to strengthen law on industrial accidents
Proposed amendments to the Public Liability Insurance Act may end the high level of non-compliance among companies
 "Compensation to blame: Amendments to strengthen law on industrial accidents")
Rewriting an industrial hazards law that followed the Bhopal gas leak
While it is easier now to sue a firm for adopting harmful manufacturing processes, successive govts have dragged their feet on goading companies to take out adequate insurance
 "Rewriting an industrial hazards law that followed the Bhopal gas leak")
Lessons from Bhopal
As we observe World Environment Day, it is crucial to remember that we can never undo the harm that took place in Bhopal but we can learn from that and avert future disasters
Reparations for colonialism and the complicated business of compensations
How does one calculate reparations? Who decides how the money will be spent? If it is to be distributed, who will get how much - and as cash, or in some other form - wonders T N Ninan
Bhopal Gas Tragedy: On 37th anniversary justice still eludes the survivors
The gas tragedy is one of the world's worst industrial disasters in which 3,000-4000 people lost their lives on being exposed to methyl isocyanate gas and other highly toxic substances
37 years of Bhopal Gas tragedy: Justice not in sight; questions unanswered
A month-long protest by NGOs with the slogan -- '37 years of Bhopal Gas Disaster: 37 questions' -- came to an end, which recounted the failures of the Centre in providing justice
What's the price of a life? A case for compensation to kin of Covid victims
The prospect of a compensation will incentivise reporting of deaths and ensure we get more accurate statistics. It will also act as pressure and force govts to control the situation, writes T N Ninan
Stop Covaxin trial in Bhopal: NGOs working for gas victims write to PM
At least four NGOs working for the survivors of the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy wrote to PM demanding the ongoing trials for Covaxin, be stopped in the MP capital in view of the "gross violation of laws"
 "Stop Covaxin trial in Bhopal: NGOs working for gas victims write to PM")
Modi govt's environment rules overhaul sparks fears of return to grim past
Courts and tribunals have struck down at least three efforts in the past three years by the environment ministry to dilute or waive environmental rules
 "Modi govt's environment rules overhaul sparks fears of return to grim past")
Bhopal gas tragedy: Organisations seek Madhya Pradesh govt help for victims
There is absolutely no justification for continuing to delay the granting of additional compensation to the gas victims, the organisations said
Covid-19 brings insurance policies for directors back into mainstream
Enlightened buyers, particularly those with complex global exposures to litigious markets, are waking up and demanding sophisticated covers for their specific needs.
 "Covid-19 brings insurance policies for directors back into mainstream")
Over 90 held for planning to protest near Visakhapatnam's LG Polymers plant
The arrests took place early morning at around 4:30 am
 "Over 90 held for planning to protest near Visakhapatnam's LG Polymers plant")
Survivors of Vizag gas disaster more vulnerable to Covid-19, say experts
As the lockdown ends and the industries resume operations, experts say that the closed units were dangerous
 "Survivors of Vizag gas disaster more vulnerable to Covid-19, say experts")
Beyond the Covid-19 red zones
Risk assessment of communities and areas is essential before full movement of people starts
Bhopal gas tragedy: SC to hear Centre's plea for additional funds on Feb 11
A five-judge bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra also said that the plea would be heard by the apex court in a "different combination" of judges.
 "Bhopal gas tragedy: SC to hear Centre's plea for additional funds on Feb 11")
Top events of the day: West Asia peace plan, Ind vs NZ 3rd T20, and more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Moscow on Wednesday to present US President Donald Trump's Middle East peace plan to Russian leader Vladimir Putin
 "Top events of the day: West Asia peace plan, Ind vs NZ 3rd T20, and more")
Bhopal tragedy: Justice Bhat recuses himself from hearing govt's fund plea
The bench was scheduled to hear the curative petition filed by the Centre seeking a direction to Union Carbide and other firms for Rs 7844 crore for additional funds
35 years of Bhopal gas tragedy: Survivors' health neglected, say Activists
The activists said the "neglect" of the BMHRC, set up especially for the survivors, was the testimony to the suffering undergone by them over the past three-and-half decades
SC agrees to hear plea seeking more compensation for Bhopal Gas victims
Centre's curative petition seeks Rs 7,844 crore more from successor firms of Union Carbide
Bhopal gas tragedy: SC to hear plea seeking Rs 7,844-cr compensation fund
Over 3,000 people had died in the tragedy due to release of methyl isocyanate gas
