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.
May 24, 2018, 11:13 AM IST
Anti-Sterlite protest: Vedanta urges Tamil Nadu government to ensure safety of its employees in Tuticorin
The Thootukudi copper smelter at Tuticorin is run by Vedanta Ltd's Sterlite Copper unit.
May 23, 2018, 19:53 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Police fired from assault rifles on anti-Sterlite protesters, heard saying at least one should die
Some police officials can allegedly be heard saying that they should target the protesters and at least one person should die in the firing.
May 23, 2018, 10:52 AM IST
Anti-Sterlite protest: 9 killed in Tuticorin; CM Palaniswami announces compensation, Opposition slams Tamil Nadu government
Tamil Nadu CM K Palaniswami on Tuesday announced a judicial inquiry into the violence in Tuticorin.
May 23, 2018, 00:26 AM IST
Anti-Sterlite protest: Gunning down 9 people by police in Tamil Nadu is state-sponsored terrorism, says Rahul Gandhi
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.
May 22, 2018, 20:24 PM IST
Anti-Sterlite protest: Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan blame Tamil Nadu government for loss of lives
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 Tamil Nadu's Tuticorin.
May 22, 2018, 18:33 PM IST
Anti-Sterlite protest in Tamil Nadu's Tuticorin turns violent, at least 9 killed
Section 144 of CrPc has been invoked in and around the Sterlite unit in Tuticorin to provide security to it as per the orders of the Madras High Court.
May 22, 2018, 17:09 PM IST
Girls outperform boys in Tamil Nadu state board exams
Girls once again outperformed boys in the plus-two state board exams, results declared by the Tamil Nadu government here on Friday showed.
May 12, 2017, 16:34 PM IST
Indian Coast Guard apprehends Sri Lankan boat, 7 crew members for illegal fishing
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has apprehended a Sri Lankan boat and seven of its crew members for alleged illegal fishing in Indian waters.
Apr 05, 2017, 19:57 PM IST
Tamil Nadu fishermen to 'lay siege' to Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission on Feb 29
Fishermen from eight coastal districts in Tamil Nadu have decided to 'lay siege' to the Sri Lankan Deputy High Commission at Chennai on February 29, demanding release of 29 fishermen from the state, lodged in prisons in the island nation.
Feb 20, 2016, 12:39 PM IST
Shocking! 45 whales die after being washed ashore in Tamil Nadu
While as many as 36 whales have been rescued by the fishermen, 45 whales have been confirmed dead.
Jan 12, 2016, 19:31 PM IST
Several whales washed ashore in Tamil Nadu's Tuticorin
Several small whales have been washed ashore on a beach in Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu since Monday night, as per reports.
Jan 12, 2016, 16:48 PM IST
Flood-hit Tuticorin limps back to normalcy
The flood-affected southern district of Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu is slowly returning to normalcy with government officials and rescue workers taking steps to drain water from housing colonies.
Dec 05, 2015, 15:38 PM IST
Power generation affected in southern district of TN
Power generation in the three thermal power units here was affected, leading to decline in the power supply to the southern districts of tamil Nadu in the last two days, officials said here Friday.
Sep 25, 2015, 14:48 PM IST
