BIZARRE: 2 - What They Never Told You

Why is T.N. CM silent over NLC’s acquisition of land for Mine 3, asks PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, should clarify the State Government’s stand on allowing the acquisition of farm land for the expansion of the Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC), said PMK president, Anbumani Ramadoss, on Friday.

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023

Madras High Court orders compensation of ₹40,000 per acre for standing crops damaged for Paravanar canal diversion

Madras High Court on August 2, 2023 ordered ₹40,000 in compensation per acre to 88 farmers whose paddy crop, raised unauthorisedly on land acquired many years ago for Neyveli Lignite Corporation India Limited (NLCIL) expansion

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023

Tinubu meets labour unions as strike under way across Nigeria

Protesters march through major cities as the weeklong action starts, but businesses remain open in Lagos and elsewhere.

Al Jazeera · Aug 2, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Welcome to the Tamil Nadu Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today.

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

DMDK leader Vijayakant condemns NLC land acquisition

DMDK founder Vijayakant condemns acquisition of fertile lands for NLC expansion. He demands farmers' approval before acquisition and protests if no action is taken. Police supporting NLC is "condemnable" and CM Stalin's support of NLC is a "betrayal". He urges talks to resolve the issue.

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

PMK announces protest against NLC land acquisition on July 28

PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss to lead protest against State govt. for land acquisition for NLC. He wrote to TN CM, MPs, MLAs and popular personalities to voice for measures to tackle climate change. He also wrote to Villupuram Collector to stop work on bus terminus near water body. PMK founder…

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

Anbumani warns DMK against oppressive measures on farmers in Cuddalore for NLCIL land acquisition

Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss accuses TN govt of oppressive measures against Cuddalore farmers, forcing them to give up land to NLCIL. He warns of farmers' revolt against govt & NLCIL, citing Singur & Nandigram land conflicts. He questions why TN govt is supporting NLC despite surplus electricity.

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

NLCIL’s plea to recover tax liabilities from State discoms not maintainable, says CERC

NLCIL’s plea to recover tax liabilities from State discoms not maintainable, says CERC

The Hindu · Jul 10, 2023

‘We need help’: traditional owners accuse land council of ‘facilitating fracking’

Exclusive: Traditional owners in the Beetaloo basin say they are not being effectively represented in the battle against a major gas industry expansion. The Northern Land Council denies the claim

The Guardian - AU · Jun 19, 2023