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24 Dec 2018

We stand vindicated, says kin of victim after autopsy report

The report said that 12 of the 13 protesters were killed when police opened fire on a demonstration against Vedanta's copper smelter in Tamil Nadu in May.

09 Jun 2018

'Kaala' can't guarantee political success, AIADMK taunts Rajinikanth

Taking a jibe at Rajinikanth, AIADMK has said that a film's success can't guarantee success in politics.

Anti-Sterlite protest

01 Jun 2018

Anti-Sterlite protest: Explain reasons for police firing in Tuticorin, Madras

The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court directed the TN govt to file its response by June 6.

Anti-Sterlite protest

01 Jun 2018

Don't disturb families of missing accused in name of inquiry: Madras HC

Last month, as many as nine people were killed in police firing following protests for the closure of Vedanta group's Sterlite Copper plant over pollution concerns that turned violent.

30 May 2018

Rajinikanth blames anti-social elements for deaths during anti-Sterlite protes

Rajinikanth on Wednesday blamed anti-social elements for the anti-Sterlite protests last week that resulted in the tragic death of at least 13 people in Tuticorin.

28 May 2018

SC vacation bench refuses to give urgent hearing to Thoothukudi violence case

Advocate GS Mani In his PIL alleged a "pre-planned murder" by police with the help of high-level officials of police and civil administration.

25 May 2018

Committed to environment, welfare of people in Tuticorin: Vedanta Chairman

Vedanta has often been accused of making a mockery of environmental laws. The latest fire that Anil Agarwal is attempting to fight is raging in Tamil Nadu's Tuticorin district.

Anti-Sterlite protest

24 May 2018

Anti-Sterlite protest: PIL in SC seeks action against police officials

The PIL has been filed by advocate GS Mani, who sought a direction from the top court for registering an FIR against the Collector, SP and other police officials in connection with the deaths linked to the anti-Sterlite protests.

24 May 2018

Deadly protests land a blow to Indian resources magnate Agarwal's ambitions

Agarwal, who holds a 71.4 percent stake in Vedanta, told the Financial Times in an interview published on Wednesday that he plans to step back from running the company.

Anti-Sterlite protest

24 May 2018

Anti-Sterlite protest: CM Palaniswami defends police action that killed 11

"If someone is attacked, the natural course would be to defend and safeguard themselves. This is what has been done by the police in response."

Anti-Sterlite protest

24 May 2018

Anti-Sterlite protest: DMK demands CM's resignation, calls for TN bandh

DMK workers have staged a protest outside TN secretariate while party president Stalin has flayed the CM for inaction.

Thootukudi copper smelter

24 May 2018

Controversy, closure, chaos– Vedanta's Sterlite plant has seen it all

Vedanta's Sterlite plant is no stranger to controversy ever since it was proposed in 1995.

Anti-Sterlite protest

24 May 2018

Cut power supply to Sterlite Copper's smelter: TN Pollution Control Board

Board has reportedly found activities still continuing at the plant despite a court order prohibiting it.

Anti-Sterlite protest

24 May 2018

Anti-Sterlite protest: Tuticorin tense, internet services suspended for five d

Internet services were suspended in Thoothukudi from 2100hrs on Wednesday. Services will remain shut for five days. 67 people have been arrested so far for indulging in violence. DMK has called for a statewide shut down on Friday. Party is demanding permanent closure of Sterlite plant.

Anti-Sterlite protest

23 May 2018

Anti-Sterlite protest: Vedanta urges TN govt to ensure safety of its employees

The Thootukudi copper smelter at Tuticorin is run by Vedanta Ltd's Sterlite Copper unit.

Anti-Sterlite protest

23 May 2018

Anti-Sterlite protests: On second day of violence, police firing kills one

Despite the massive backlash against the use of force against protestors in Tamil Nadu's Tuticorin on Tuesday, forces once again resorted to firing live rounds - killing one and injuring two on Wednesday afternoon.

Aruna Jagadeesan

23 May 2018

TN govt appoints retired Judge to probe police firing in anti-sterlite protest

The Home Ministry has sought a report from Tamil Nadu government over the violence.

Anti-Sterlite protest

23 May 2018

Court stays construction of new Sterlite Industries copper smelter in TN

A day after 11 people died during clashes with police in Tamil Nadu's Tuticorin, a Madurai bench of Madras High Court issued a stay order on the construction of a new copper smelter by Sterlite Industries.

Anti-Sterlite protest

22 May 2018

Anti-Sterlite protest: 9 killed in Tuticorin; Opposition slams Tamil Nadu govt

Tamil Nadu CM K Palaniswami on Tuesday announced a judicial inquiry into the violence in Tuticorin.

22 May 2018

'Gunning down 9 people by police in Tamil Nadu is state-sponsored terrorism'

Nine people were killed in police firing after protests for the closure of Vedanta group's Sterlite Copper plant over pollution concerns turned violent in Tuticorin on Tuesday.

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