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Justin was in the coma for past five months. (Photo: ANI)

Anti-Sterlite violence: Protester dies of injuries; toll rises to 14

On May 22, 13 people were killed and over 60 injured in alleged police firing during violent protest against Sterlite...

16 Oct 2018 7:15 AM

In a press conference in February, the activist had alleged involvement of top police officials in the violence that occurred in the anti-Sterlite protest in Thoothukudi. T Mugilan went missing the same day. (Photo: ANI)

Missing environmental activist T. Mugilan detained by Andhra police

People had protested against construction of Sterlite copper plant, claiming that it was polluting groundwater,...

7 July 2019 7:56 AM

Sterlite Copper factory at Thoothukudi in south Tamil Nadu. (DC file photo)

AA Edit | Sterlite: Jinxed from start?

Hope the new management changes the culture, reaches out to the people and heralds a new beginning for the facility

21 Jun 2022 5:40 PM

Smoke rises from burning vehicles after a violent protest demanding closure of Vedantas Sterlite Copper unit entered the 100th day in Tuticorin. (Photo: PTI)

Madras HC stays expansion of Sterlite copper plant, day after protest

The company had filed an application in February to obtain environmental clearance to expand its plant in Tuticorin.

23 May 2018 6:30 AM

A Tamil Nadu police personnel in plainclothes placing himself atop a police bus, a few meters away from where people had gathered to hold anti-Steralite protest. (Photo: ANI | Screengrab)

Anti-Sterlite protest video shows cop saying 'at least 1 should die'

Eleven people, including a 16-year-old girl, have died in Tuticorin during the anti-Sterlite protest on Tuesday.

23 May 2018 4:22 AM

Section 144 which was imposed last week was lifted off on Sunday and the Sterlites copper smelter plant in Thoothukudi was permanently shut down on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Sterlite: SC will take call

The land allotted for doubling the plant's capacity, which would have made Sterlite India's top copper producer, was...

29 May 2018 7:49 PM

The State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu (SIPCOT) land was allotted by the state government to Vedanta Sterlite for the second copper smelting plant. (Photo: PTI)

TN govt cancels land allotment for second copper plant in Tuticorin

A day after the first plant was permanently shut, the land allotted for the second copper smelting plant was cancelled...

29 May 2018 6:00 AM

Police personnel baton charge at protestors who were demanding the closure of Vedantas Sterlite Copper unit, in Tuticorin, on Wednesday. In fresh violence, one person was killed during the clash, after polices open fire killing at least ten people yesterday, and injuring many others. (Photo: PTI)

Anti-Sterlite protest: Tamil Nadu DGP transfers police firing case to...

The decision was ordered by Tamil Nadu DGP TK Rajendran and announced on Tuesday.

29 May 2018 4:37 AM

Smoke rises from burning vehicles after a violent protest demanding closure of Vedantas Sterlite Copper unit entered the 100th day in Tuticorin. (Photo: PTI)

Anti-Sterlite protests: FIR reveals who ordered firing on Tuticorin...

An FIR filed in the case has now revealed the officer's name who gave a green signal to carry out the firing which...

29 May 2018 3:48 AM

Madras high court

Don't disturb missing accused families in name of inquiry: HC to TN...

Madras High Court has asked Tamil Nadu govt to explain by June 6 the circumstances that led to firing in Thoothukudi.

1 Jun 2018 9:49 AM