ADD ANI AS A TRUSTED SOURCE
googleads
Menu
General News

DMK calls for all-party protest over anti-Sterlite clashes

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 23 (ANI): The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Wednesday called for an all-party protest on May 25 over the anti-Sterlite uprising that claimed 11 lives.

ANI May 23, 2018 13:16 IST googleads

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 23 (ANI): The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Wednesday called for an all-party protest on May 25 over the anti-Sterlite uprising that claimed 11 lives.
Moreover, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) or CPI(M) staged a protest in Coimbatore against the killing of protestors.
Meanwhile, the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court stayed the construction of a new copper smelter by the Sterlite copper mining industry in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi.
On Tuesday, locals protested against the construction of the new copper unit, claiming that the plant would pollute groundwater in their area and cause serious environmental hazards.
The agitation turned violent after protestors, who were not allowed to march up to the plant, began to pelt stones and toppled police vehicles.
In retaliation, police officials resorted to lathi-charge and tear gas to disperse the crowd to contain the situation.
In the wake of the tragedy, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami announced an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh for the kin of the deceased, a compensation of Rs 3 lakh for the severely injured and Rs 1 lakh for those who sustained minor injuries.
Palaniswami also announced government jobs for the family of the deceased. (ANI)

Get the App

What to Read Next

Politics

Giriraj Singh slams Rahul Gandhi over conduct in Parliament

Giriraj Singh slams Rahul Gandhi over conduct in Parliament

Speaking to reporters here on Thursday, Singh said the opposition had sought permission to speak on the issue of LPG, but did not adhere to the subject.

Read More
Politics

YSRCP files PIL challenging Andhra Pradesh govt’s land policy

YSRCP files PIL challenging Andhra Pradesh govt’s land policy

Former Andhra Pradesh Minister Gudivada Amarnath on Thursday said that the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the land policy of the state government, alleging that large extents of valuable public land are being allotted to a few real estate companies at very low prices.

Read More
Politics

Congress' Muraleedharan says LPG shortage "affecting families"

Congress' Muraleedharan says LPG shortage

"Most of the hotels are closed. Even in the few that are open, we are not getting proper food. This situation is affecting families as well. Therefore, we request the Central Government to intervene in this matter and take strong action to ensure the supply of LPG gas," Muraleedharan told reporters in Thiruvananthapuram.

Read More
General News

Woman found dead in hotel room in North Delhi

Woman found dead in hotel room in North Delhi

According to Delhi Police, around 12:30 am, staff of Prince Hotel located at SPM T-point on Church Mission Road informed the beat staff that Room No. 205 was locked and the guest inside was not responding despite repeated knocking.

Read More
Politics

"No shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG": Hardeep Singh Puri

In his statement in the Lok Sabha, Puri said the government has taken multiple measures to safeguard the country's energy security and ensure the uninterrupted availability of petroleum products, cooking gas, and natural gas.

Read More
Home About Us Our Products Advertise Contact Us Terms & Condition Privacy Policy

Copyright © aninews.in | All Rights Reserved.