By Jatindra Dash
BHUBANESWAR, India, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Thousands of farmers protested over the use of water from a major dam by factories in eastern India on Tuesday, in what is seen as the latest face-off between farmers and industry over land and natural resources.
Farmers marched near the Hirakud dam in the mineral-rich eastern state of Orissa, police and witnesses said. Many held placards saying "Hirakud water for farmers".
The 25.8-km (15-mile) long dam ...
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