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UNCOVERED: Neyveli - Caught on Camera

Chennai photo exhibition to highlight the impact of climate change on women

Documentary filmmaker Vignesh A captures the struggles of women affected by climate change in Neyveli and Ennore.

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NLCIL inaugurates diploma courses for project-affected persons

NLCIL inaugurates job-oriented diploma courses in Power Plant Engineering for project-affected persons in Neyveli, sponsored under CSR programme.

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NLCIL signs tripartite agreement with T.N. government agency, private firm, for skill development training of young people

NLCIL, TNSDC, and NTTF collaborate to provide job-oriented skill development training to 540 wards of Project Affected Families in Neyveli. Candidates will receive free residential programme with ₹1.12 lakh per candidate. This will open up employment opportunities in premier companies.

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T.N. Rains | Lignite mining at NLC India Ltd in Neyveli stalled

Heavy rains in Cuddalore & Villupuram districts caused disruption of normal life & lignite mining. Schools & colleges declared holiday & Annamalai University cancelled classes & exams. Rainfall recorded in 24 hrs: Cuddalore 123.6mm, Parangipettai 119.5mm, Chidambaram 102mm & Kattumannarkovil 98mm. Rains predicted till Fri.

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140 persons arrested for bid to picket TPS-II in Neyveli

A total of 140 farmers attached to the Joint Movement of Tamil Nadu Farmers’ Association were arrested on Monday when they attempted to picket the Thermal Power Station (TPS) - II of NLC India Ltd (NLCIL) in Neyveli condemning the Karnataka Government for not releasing the State’s due share of…

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TNSTC buses resume services from Vellore and nearby districts to Andhra Pradesh towns

TNSTC buses resumed plying between Vellore, Ranipet, Tirupattur, and Tiruvannamalai to major Andhra Pradesh towns, such as Chittoor and Tirupati, after a brief disruption due to the arrest of TDP leader N. Chandrababu Naidu. TNSTC operates 30 round-the-clock buses between Tirupati and Vellore, Kallakuruchhi, Tiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Chinna Salem, and Neyveli.…

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TNPCB forms five-member panel to probe allegations of pollution around NLCIL thermal plants in Neyveli

TNPCB has formed a 5-member committee to probe pollution risks around NLCIL. The report found high levels of mercury, selenium, and flouride in drinking water from 20 locations. Visible deposition of pollutants of coal dust and fly ash caused respiratory issues, kidney disease, hair fall, and skin problems. Water samples…

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NLCIL inks pact with Airports Authority of India to provide communication, surveillance and air traffic management services at the company’s brownfield airport in Neyveli

NLCIL has signed a pact with AAI to provide communication, navigation, surveillance and air traffic management services at its brownfield Airport in Neyveli. The airport is being developed under the Udan scheme to promote air connectivity. An MoU was signed by NLCIL and AAI, and another agreement will soon be…

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National Green Tribunal issues notice to Union Environment Ministry over report on pollution risk around NLCIL in Neyveli

NGT issues notice to MoEF&CC over pollution risk in villages near NLCIL. Study found high levels of mercury, selenium, flouride in drinking water. Soil samples showed presence of heavy metals. TNPCB, Municipal Admin & District Collector also issued notices. NLCIL claims effluent quality within permissible limits.

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Report finds several environmental and pollution issues affecting villagers in and around the two power stations in Neyveli and Cuddalore

Chennai-based 'Poovulagin Nanbargal' and 'Manthan Adhyayan Kendra' released a report highlighting health hazards caused by two thermal power stations and a mine in Neyveli and Cuddalore. Findings showed high levels of mercury, selenium and fluoride in drinking water sources, air and soil pollution, and lack of adequate health facilities. Report…

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Claims, counter claims in Neyveli land row

Only time will tell if NLC India Ltd.’s recent land acquisition exercise will be a political issue for the upcoming parliamentary election

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Affected farmers to get compensation from Friday: NLCIL

.NLCIL hands over cheques to authorities for ₹10,000/acre crop compensation to Cuddalore farmers affected by Upper Paravanar canal diversion. Cheques to be collected from District Revenue Officer/ Land Acquisition in Neyveli from Friday, total ₹40,000/acre to be disbursed by Aug 6.

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Fire breaks out in machinery at NLCIL’s Mine II in Neyveli

A fire broke out in a spreader, a piece of heavy machinery used in open pit mining operations at Mine - II in NLC India Ltd (NLCIL) in Neyveli, on Thursday.

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NLC land acquisition issue | Case booked against Anbumani Ramadoss, 197 others for picketing at Neyveli

The Neyveli Township police have booked a case against Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) president Anbumani Ramadoss and 197 PMK cadres in connection with the picketing of NLC India Ltd (NLCIL) arch gate in Neyveli on Friday, July 28. Police said permission was not granted for the protest organised by the…

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Countdown for DMK government’s downfall has started from Neyveli, warns Anbumani Ramadoss

The countdown for the downfall of DMK government, which is forcibly snatching away cultivable lands from the farmers for NLCIL expansion, has begun, PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss said on Saturday.

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Madras HC directs Cuddalore SP to ensure safety of NLC

The Madras High Court directed the Cuddalore Superintendent of Police to ensure the safety of Neyveli Lignite Corporation. It also called for a detailed report by August 3 from the Collector as well as the SP “with regard to the happenings in and around NLC”.

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NLC land acquisition protest | T.N. DGP Shankar Jiwal warns of stringent action against PMK cadre who unleashed violence

Tamil Nadu Director-General of Police, Shankar Jiwal, on Friday warned of stringent action against perpetrators of violence in Neyveli where members of the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) clashed with police personnel soon after the arrest of the party’s president Anbumani Ramadoss.

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NLC land acquisition issue | Anbumani Ramadoss detained in Neyveli, PMK cadres turn violent

The PMK leader was helming a protest condemning the Neyveli Lignite Corporation’s takeover of wetlands in the region; party cadre turned violent when Mr. Anbumani was arrested, pelting stones at the police and damaging vehicles; police resorted to a lathi charge and firing tea gas shells

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Explained | The controversy over land acquisition by the Neyveli Lignite Corporation in Tamil Nadu

An increased drive for taking possession of the lands for the diversion of 1.8 km of the Upper Paravanar canal in Valayamadevi for the Mines III project has evoked strong opposition from the farmers’ associations, and representatives of various political parties.

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13 contract workers of Neyveli Lignite Corporation injured in vehicle collision

The workers were on the way to Mines II

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Atal Tinkering Lab inaugurated in Neyveli

It is aimed at encouraging innovative spirit among schoolchildren

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NLCIL to set up methanol project in Neyveli with an investment of ₹4,400 crore

The project will have a capacity of 1,200 tonnes per day

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How a nondescript place created history in power sector

There were differences over who should execute the project — Centre or the State

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