The Latest Breaking News from Neyveli

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.

The Hindu · Mar 7, 2024

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.

The Hindu · Feb 20, 2024

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.

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Aug 24, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Aug 8, 2023

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

The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Jul 30, 2023