Cuddalore, 29 December, 2006: Two supporters from the Seattle and Bay Area chapters of Association for India’s Development in the United States joined SIPCOT monitors on a two-hour long pollution patrol to see first-hand the environmental conditions in SIPCOT, Cuddalore. Vani and Sudarshan Suresh, who visited SIPCOT and neighbouring villages, said they were appalled […]
Cuddalore, 6 January 2007: More than 300 residents of SIPCOT Cuddalore today participated in a rally against Chemplast PVC plant in their area. The residents walked from Sangolikuppam village to Semmankuppam bus stop where they held a public meeting. Mr. Mangaiyar Selvam of Liberation Tigers of Fisherfolk and Mr. Kolathur Mani of Thanthai Periyar Dravida […]
Sunday, January 14 2007 New Indian Express CUDDALORE: Panchayat leaders have opposed setting up of industries in SIPCOT industrial area saying that would pose adverse impact on the environment in the coastal town. Speaking to journalists here on Saturday, president of Periyapattu Panchayat D Devarajan pointed out that the government had given the […]
Cuddalore, 26 November, 2006 — Thyagavelli Panchayat, in which the marine terminal facility for Chemplast Sanmar’s PVC factory is to be set up, resolved on 14.11.2006 against the Chemplast PVC factory. In doing so, they have dealt a major blow to the company’s plans. Before undertaking any construction, project promoters are required to secure […]
News Today Bureau Chennai, Nov 27, 2006: Residents of SIPCOT, Cuddalore, have been on the warpath. They have been dead against pollution-intensive industrialisation facing the district. Now, they have decided to register the protest in an intensive manner. So, there’s a plan to take out a cycle rally from Cuddalore to Chennai to create […]
Remember Bhopal; Fight for Cuddalore Cuddalore/ Chennai: 26 November 2006 Youth on Cycles for Cuddalore 28 November to 2 December Cuddalore is another Bhopal in the making. Youth from Chennai, Cuddalore and Mettur will cycle from Cuddalore to Chennai to raise awareness about the environmental issues confronting residents of SIPCOT, […]
Cuddalore/ Chennai, 27 November 2006: Leading up to the 22nd Bhopal anniversary, touth from fishing communities and colleges of Chennai, along with environmental activists and residents from pollution-impacted communities in Mettur and Cuddalore, will cycle 280km from Cuddalore to Chennai starting 28 November, 2006. Jessie Bhangoo presents an audio introduction to the roadshow. Listen to […]