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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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Over 1,000 persons screened at medical camp in Cuddalore

NLCIL organised a medical camp in Cuddalore district to screen 1,069 persons for health disorders. Samir Swarup, Director of Human Resources, inaugurated the camp under CSR initiative. Doctors and paramedical staff examined patients and distributed free medicines. Advice was given for further treatment.

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NLCIL bags first prize in Swachhata Pakhwada award

NLCIL wins 1st prize in 'Swachhata Pakhwada' award among PSUs under Ministry of Coal. CMD M. Prasanna Kumar received award from Amrit Lal Meena, Secretary, Ministry of Coal in New Delhi. NLCIL selected for award due to activities, innovative ideas, public participation & awareness programmes during Pakhwada.

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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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Work on permanent diversion of Upper Paravanar Canal complete, says NLCIL

NLCIL completes vital work of permanent diversion of Upper Paravanar Canal. 12 km stretch completed, safeguarding habitats & agricultural fields from inundation. Canal involves 18 hectares, providing additional irrigation & groundwater augmentation. Controversy over notice to farmers, Madras HC orders ₹40,000/acre compensation.

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NLCIL signs power usage agreement with Rajasthan Urja Vikas Nigam for supply of 300 MW of solar power

NLCIL has signed a 25-yr power usage agreement with RUVNL for 300 MW solar power supply to Rajasthan. EPC contract awarded to Tata Power Solar System. 750 million units of power generated annually, reducing 0.726 million tonnes of CO2 emissions. NLCIL aims to establish 6,031 MW of renewable energy capacity…

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PMK slams Centre, State over mining by NLCIL

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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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Not planning to withdraw NLC expansion: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

Centre not withdrawing NLCIL expansion; 1,827 land-displaced persons given regular employment, 37 PAPs appointed with bonus marks, and ₹75 lakh compensation offered to landowners.

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Madras High Court directs Cuddalore SP to earmark a place for protest by NLC contract workmen

Madras HC directs SP to earmark place for NLCIL contract labourers' peaceful protest. Union agrees to police's suggestion. HC warns of action against anyone creating law & order problem. Case adjourned to Aug 8.

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

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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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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

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NLC land acquisition issue | CPI (M) MLAs stopped from visiting Melvalayamadevi village

Amid the raging controversy over NLC India Ltd.’s (NLCIL) destruction of fertile farmlands in Melvalayamadevi village near Chidambaram in Cuddalore district last week, two MLAs, V.P. Nagaimaali of Kilvelur and M. Chinnadurai of Gandarvakottai belonging to the Communist Party of India (M) were prevented by the police from visiting Melvalayamadevi…

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No request from State govt. to withdraw permission to NLC to mine in Cuddalore: Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister for Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi has said the Centre has not received any request from the Tamil Nadu government to withdraw permission to NLC India to start mining operations in Mine III in Cuddalore district

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AIADMK MLA stages hunger strike against NLCIL’s move to take over fertile farm lands for its expansion activities

Bhuvanagiri MLA A. Arunmozhithevan of the AIADMK on Monday staged a token hunger fast at the MLA office in Bhuvanagiri against NLC India Limited’s (NLCIL) acquisition of fertile farm lands for its expansion activities. The hunger strike saw participation of by AIADMK functionaries including Chidambaram MLA K.A. Pandian and former…

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Landowners were constantly informed of the requirement of land for permanent diversion works, says NLCIL

Central Public Sector Enterprise NLC India Ltd. (NLCIL) has said people in Mel Valayamadevi village in Cuddalore district whose lands were acquired by the company for diversion of the Upper Paravanar canal were constantly informed of the requirement of land for permanent diversion works.

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Farmers’ association leader P.R. Pandian stopped from visiting Valayamadevi

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AISMK focusing on 2026 T.N. Assembly elections: Sarathkumar

All India Samathuva Makkal Katchi (AISMK) president R. Sarathkumar on Sunday said his party was focusing on the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections and not on the next year’s Parliament elections.

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NLC land acquisition issue | Puducherry Lt. Governor takes strong exception to destruction of fertile farm lands in Neyveli

Puducherry Lt. Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Sunday, July 30, 2023 took strong exception to Central Public Sector Enterprise NLC India Ltd’s (NLCIL) destruction of fertile farmlands for its expansion activities in Cuddalore district. Speaking to reporters after offering prayers at Sri Natarajar temple in Chidambaram, Ms. Soundararajan said that crops…

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