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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…

The Hindu · Jul 30, 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

Countdown for DMK government’s downfall has started from Neyveli, warns Anbumani Ramadoss

The countdown for the downfall of DMK government, which is forcibly snatching away cultivable lands from the farmers for NLCIL expansion, has begun, PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss said on Saturday.

The Hindu · Jul 29, 2023

Explained | The controversy over land acquisition by the Neyveli Lignite Corporation in Tamil Nadu

An increased drive for taking possession of the lands for the diversion of 1.8 km of the Upper Paravanar canal in Valayamadevi for the Mines III project has evoked strong opposition from the farmers’ associations, and representatives of various political parties.

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

Anbumani warns DMK against oppressive measures on farmers in Cuddalore for NLCIL land acquisition

Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss accuses TN govt of oppressive measures against Cuddalore farmers, forcing them to give up land to NLCIL. He warns of farmers' revolt against govt & NLCIL, citing Singur & Nandigram land conflicts. He questions why TN govt is supporting NLC despite surplus electricity.

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

NLCIL takes possession of lands for completing canal diversion work

NLCIL takes possession of lands for canal diversion in Valayamadevi. 30 earthmovers, officials deployed; police provide security. Compensation paid for lands; families seek more time to harvest crops. DIG, SPs supervise security; major portion of canal diversion work completed. No issues during eviction drive.

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

There has been a lapse on part of NLC in land acquisition, leading to lignite shortage: Tangedco

Tangedco finds NLCIL has lapsed in land acquisition, leading to lignite shortage at Neyveli Thermal Power Station-II. TN, Kerala, Karnataka, AP & Puducherry share power generated from the station. TANTRANSCO wrote to SRPC on frequent outage due to lignite conservation. Tangedco asked NLCIL to furnish status of land acquisition &…

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023

NLCIL’s plea to recover tax liabilities from State discoms not maintainable, says CERC

NLCIL’s plea to recover tax liabilities from State discoms not maintainable, says CERC

The Hindu · Jul 10, 2023

NUPPL signs power purchase agreement with Assam

NUPPL signs power purchase agreement with Assam

The Hindu · Jun 14, 2023

NLCIL revamps vehicle fleet operating in three lignite mines

The NLCIL has revamped its entire vehicle fleet that operates in on its lignite mines as part of its efforts to sustain best practices in performance and safety, a press note from the central public sector company said.

The Hindu · Jun 8, 2023