Plant shut in 2018 over allegations of violation of environment norms. Trade unions, former plant employees, fishermen, lorry drivers say closure led to displacement of 3,000 families.
While anti-Sterlite protesters call the ad 'corporate scheming', those in favour cite setback to local economy caused by plant's closure. The case comes up in SC on 21 February.
India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
Thoothukudi people still against the Sterlite copper plant. so many of our brothers and sisters are died against Sterlite plant Thoothukudi peoples never forget that sacrifice . only the business personals are need that Sterlite for money they are not care about my Thoothukudi
The article is misleading and relies on baseless figures. The individuals who once worked at this facility have already moved on to better opportunities. This is nothing more than a PR exercise. It’s important to remember that this agency was responsible for the tragic loss of 17 innocent lives. The people of our city have rightly rejected this factory, and today, they are thriving in other sectors.
What a Comedy, Kick out Companies and now cry for them to comeback, Typical LEFTIST-Environmentalist trope, Now cry more if the plant Goes to Gujarat to create Prosperity and Jobs there
Thoothukudi people still against the Sterlite copper plant. so many of our brothers and sisters are died against Sterlite plant Thoothukudi peoples never forget that sacrifice . only the business personals are need that Sterlite for money they are not care about my Thoothukudi
The article is misleading and relies on baseless figures. The individuals who once worked at this facility have already moved on to better opportunities. This is nothing more than a PR exercise. It’s important to remember that this agency was responsible for the tragic loss of 17 innocent lives. The people of our city have rightly rejected this factory, and today, they are thriving in other sectors.
Ordering the closure of a business should be as hard as starting one.
What a Comedy, Kick out Companies and now cry for them to comeback, Typical LEFTIST-Environmentalist trope, Now cry more if the plant Goes to Gujarat to create Prosperity and Jobs there