Sp Udhayakumar

• Kudankulam verdict: for this village, renewed protests or tacit acceptance

  For almost two years, Idinthakarai, a non-descript coastal village, barely a 35-minute drive from the Kudankulam plant, has served as the nucleus of struggle against the controversial plant. At the heart of these protests are fishermen who are fighting for their livelihood.

• Kudankulam protesters seek Mamata Banerjee's support in their fight against the nuclear plant

  Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee has found a new set of followers. The People's Movement Against Nuclear Energy (PMANE), which is leading the protests against the Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu since August last year, has approached the West Bengal chief minister to seek her help in its fight.

• Kudankulam row: Non-bailable warrant issued against activist SP Udhayakumar

  A Tamil Nadu court today issued a non-bailable warrant against activist SP Udhayakumar, who has been leading protests against the Kudankulam nuclear plant in Tamil Nadu, after he failed to appear for hearing.

• Kudankulam protests: Arvind Kejriwal claims meeting activist Udhayakumar in secret

  In a volte-face, anti-nuclear movement leader SP Udhayakumar decided not to surrender, a day after he made a dramatic appearance and announced he would turn up before police. Amid continuing protests against the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project, Mr Udhayakumar's change of plans was announced by anti-corruption activist Arvind Kejriwal, who has exte...

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  In villages and Supreme Court, protests against Kudankulam nuclear plant

  In the areas surrounding what is meant to be India's largest nuclear project, and in the Supreme Court, protests about the safety of the plant are taking new shape. Weeks before the Kudankulam nuclear plant is due to open, thousands of protesters are sitting on a two-day hunger strike.

• Kudankulam row: Police fire teargas shells at protesters

  With enriched uranium fuel set to be loaded in the Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu, protests against the controversial project have once again intensified. The police fired teargas shells today to disperse villagers gathered on the sea shore around half a km away from the plant.

• Kudankulam agitation: Condition of fasting protesters worsens

  The condition of five people including S P Udhayakumar, fasting for the last eight days as part the Kudankulam agitation, has worsened and doctors have advised shifting them to a hospital, officials said on Tuesday. The anti-nuclear power plant activists led by People's Movement Against Nuclear Energy (PMNE) are on an indefinite fast after the Tami...

• Kudankulam row: Protesters say they are ready for talks but won't give up agitation

  Continuing his fast against the Kudankulam nuclear power plant, convener of People's Movement Against Nuclear Energy (PMANE), S P Udhayakumar, has said the protesters are "ready" for talks.

• Kudankulam protests: Am I a terrorist, asks anti-nuclear activist Udhayakumar

  An uneasy calm prevails at Idinthakarai in Tamil Nadu - Ground Zero of the protests against the Kudankulam nuclear plant- ahead of an imminent arrest of Dr S P Udhayakumar, the man who has led the charge against the controversial power project.

• Kudankulam protests: I am not afraid of arrest, says Udhayakumar

  After a brief clampdown, the police have now allowed media persons to visit Idithakarai where the Kudankulam nuclear power plant is located. However, no live coverage is allowed from the site as according to the police, it can aggravate the situation.

• 5000 peaceful protestors at Kudankulam, leader Udhayakumar could be arrested

  The Tamil Nadu police is expected to soon arrest the man who has led the campaign against Tamil Nadu's new nuclear plant at Kudankulam. Dr SP Udhayakumar is on an indefinite hunger strike at village of at Idinthakarai, which has for seven months been the epicentre of the villagers and fishermen who say the Kudankulam plant is not safe. Scientists ...