tuticorin protests
Sterlite plant in Tuticorin will not be re-opened: Tamil Nadu govt
Jayakumar said a decision to seal the plant was taken 'in line with the sentiments of the people of Tuticorin.'
Vedanta prepares for legal challenge after copper smelter plant closure: sources
The company earlier said it had broken no rules, and hoped soon to reopen the plant and double its capacity to 800,000 tonnes a year.
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 on Tuesday.
Anti-Sterlite protest: Tamil Nadu DGP transfers police firing case to CB-CID
The decision was ordered by Tamil Nadu DGP TK Rajendran and announced on Tuesday.
Anti-Sterlite protests: FIR reveals who ordered firing on Tuticorin protestors
An FIR filed in the case has now revealed the officer's name who gave a green signal to carry out the firing which killed 13.
Anti-Sterlite protests: TN govt orders closure of factory after death of 13
13 people were protesting the factory on grounds that it is an environmental hazard and would cause severe groundwater pollution.