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Land claim dispute gets day in court, 25 years on

A dispute filed in the 1990s by six families over who has rightful ownership of a popular river has come before the Aboriginal Land Commission.

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Nigeria Government Reassures Public Of Sufficient Petrol Supply Amidst Fuel Price Concerns

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources Heineken Lokpobiri said the government wanted to make it clear it was not controlling petrol prices because the sector was deregulated, and added they were working hard to quickly resolve the situation, following which the prices will stabilize.

International Business Times

Why are Nigeria’s worker unions up in arms?

Unions are engaged in negotiations with the government as they demand rise in minimum wages amid cost of living crisis.

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Nigeria Unions Suspend Nationwide Strike To Allow More Wage Talks

Nigerian union leaders on Tuesday suspended a nationwide strike to allow for more wage talks after they disrupted flights, shut down the national power grid and closed public offices and schools.

International Business Times

Nigeria Unions In Talks On Second Day Of Strike

Nigerian union leaders on Tuesday held talks over a government offer to increase the minimum wage on the second day of a nationwide strike that has disrupted flights and closed down public offices.

International Business Times

Nigeria Union Strike Shuts Power Grid, Schools, Disrupts Flights

Nigerian labour unions shut down the national power grid and disrupted flights Monday as they began an indefinite strike that closed schools and public offices after failing to strike a new minimum wage deal with the government.

International Business Times

Irish Basketball Teams To Replay Final 0.3 Seconds

Irish basketball teams Eagles and Panthers to replay final 0.3 seconds due to controversial decision by Basketball Ireland. Stay updated with basketball ne...

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‘Against the spirit’: Irish basketball team refuses order to replay 0.3sec of game

The ruling came after an appeal against a contentious end to a playoff with Limerick Sport Eagles but Portlaoise say brief replay is ‘in nobody’s interest’

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A different shade of green: T.N.’s renewable energy initiatives

Tamil Nadu leads in renewable energy with ambitious projects, aiming to be a forerunner in the sector.

The Hindu

Fearless Indigenous leader remembered at state funeral

The legacy of renowned Indigenous leader and Northern Territory Australian of the year, Dr Bush-Blanasi has been honoured at a state funeral.

AAP

State funeral set for revered Indigenous leader

The loss of longtime land council chair Dr Bush-Blanasi will be marked by a state funeral.

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60 years since NLC land acquisition, over 3,500 families finally get their settlement pattas

TN CM Stalin distributes 'settlement pattas' to 3,543 beneficiaries whose land was acquired for NLC in Cuddalore. He also launched facility for land-owners to apply for measuring their land F-line online. He inaugurated new buildings for Revenue Dept. at ₹14.86 crore.

The Hindu

'Fearless' NT land council chair dies aged 61

The Northern Land Council's long-standing Chair Dr Bush-Blanasi is being remembered as a passionate advocate for Indigenous communities.

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DMDK treasurer Premalatha meets Governor, submits representation on various issues including Cauvery water sharing

Premalatha Vijayakanth urged the Governor to intervene and advise the Central and State govts to pressure Karnataka to implement Cauvery Water Management Authority order, take action on illegal mining, Tasmac irregularities, NLC issue, fishermen issue, and teachers strike.

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Nigeria’s labour unions call indefinite strike over cost of living

Unions have announced a strike beginning on October 3 after President Bola Tinubu scrapped a subsidy on fuel.

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Owners halt commercial barra fishing over eco concerns

Traditional owners have banned commercial fishing from an area of East Arnhem Land, citing concerns about gill-netting of dolphins, turtles, crocs and dugongs.

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Nurses from 40 States Will be Eligible To Practice in Pennsylvania

On September 5, the Keystone State is removing a big barrier to health care.

The National (Scotland)

SNP councillor resignation triggers by-election in central Scotland

AN SNP councillor for North Lanarkshire Council (NLC) has resigned, triggering a by-election for the area.

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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.

The Hindu

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

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

Al Jazeera

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.

The Hindu

Farmers occupying NLC land will be granted time till September 15 to harvest standing crops, TN govt. tells Madras High Court

Tamil Nadu government tells Madras High Court that it is willing to grant time till September 15 for farmers to harvest the standing crops they had raised on lands acquired by the Neyveli Lignite Corporation over a decade ago for its expansion activities

The Hindu

Madras High Court agrees to hear case filed by farmer for return of his lands acquired by Neyveli Lignite Corporation

The Madras High Court on Monday, agreed to hear this afternoon (July 31, 2021), an urgent writ petition filed by a farmer from Valayamadevi Melpathi village in the Bhuvanagiri Taluk, Cuddalore district, to restrain the Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) from taking possession of his fertile lands until the harvest due…

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Madras HC directs Cuddalore SP to ensure safety of NLC

The Madras High Court directed the Cuddalore Superintendent of Police to ensure the safety of Neyveli Lignite Corporation. It also called for a detailed report by August 3 from the Collector as well as the SP “with regard to the happenings in and around NLC”.

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