Thirteen people were killed when police opened fire on a demonstration against Vedanta's Sterlite copper smelter in Tamil Nadu in May.
22 Dec 2018 4:26 PM
On May 22, 13 people were killed and over 60 injured in alleged police firing during violent protest against Sterlite plant in Thoothukudi.
16 Oct 2018 12:45 PM
Baba Ramdev claimed that the anti-Sterlite protestors in Tuticorin were instigated by 'international conspirators'.
26 Jun 2018 3:51 PM
13 people were protesting the factory on grounds that it is an environmental hazard and would cause severe groundwater pollution.
28 May 2018 5:48 PM
The District Collector said that normalcy has been restored in the district and no act of violence has been reported from past 24 hours.
27 May 2018 11:01 AM