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TopicSterlite Copper

Topic: Sterlite Copper

Vedanta seeks TN govt nod to repair ‘crumbling’ Sterlite Copper smelter

Vedanta was ordered to shut Sterlite Copper last May after 13 people died when police opened fire on protesters, who alleged the plant was polluting the area.

Sterlite copper plant to stay shut in Tamil Nadu as Supreme Court sets aside NGT order

Vedanta's Sterlite copper plant was closed in May 2018 amid violent protests over pollution concerns. In December, the NGT asked the Tamil Nadu govt to reopen it.

Vedanta to move Supreme Court to reopen copper plant in Tuticorin

The Tamil Nadu government had in May ordered the Vedanta copper plant in Tuticorin to be closed after locals protested to it claiming it was polluting the area.

Tamil Nadu activists to appeal in Supreme Court against Sterlite order

NGT set aside Tamil Nadu govt order closing down the copper factory, which was at the centre of a violent protest over alleged pollution earlier this year.

After NGT order, Sterlite Copper plans to approach Tamil Nadu govt to resume Tuticorin operations

The Tamil Nadu govt had earlier ordered closure of the company's Tuticorin unit over pollution concerns. 

Tamil Nadu to challenge NGT order to reopen Sterlite Copper plant in Supreme Court

NGT ordered reopening of Sterlite plant in Tuticorin saying TNPCB had adopted hyper technical approach to shut it.

NGT asks Tamil Nadu to allow reopening of controversial Sterlite Copper facility

Sterlite Copper smelter in Tuticorin was shut in May after violent protests that ended in killing of 13 people in police firing.

SC declines urgent hearing on Tamil Nadu govt plea challenging NGT order in Sterlite case

Tamil Nadu govt's plea challenged NGT's order allowing Vedanta group access to unit inside its closed Sterlite copper plant.

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As it prepares for battle, Vedanta’s Anil Agarwal blames NGOs for Tuticorin plant closure

NGT and Tamil Nadu’s pollution-control board will hear Vedanta's petition to renew the license to operate the plant. 

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