Odisha plans to restore coastal green cover
Uprooted trees in Puri. Nearly 22 lakh trees have been destroyed in the cyclone in Odisha.Biswaranjan Rout Cyclone Fani-hit State aims at planting over 1.3 crore saplings as per a five-year scheme
Uprooted trees in Puri. Nearly 22 lakh trees have been destroyed in the cyclone in Odisha.Biswaranjan Rout Cyclone Fani-hit State aims at planting over 1.3 crore saplings as per a five-year scheme
With 24 children dying of a mysterious disease during last two months in Malkangiri district, the government has launched a drive to create health awareness and conduct medical examination in the tribal-dominated
Justice MB Shah Commission probing alleged mining scam in Odisha on Sunday scrutinized the files of at least 10 mining companies of the state during his two-day visit. The commission, led by UV Singh
Non-payment of dues worth Rs 680 cr may lapse acquisition process After an expert appraisal committee (EAC) of the Union environment ministry deferred green clearance for the Rs 16,000-crore Ultra Mega Power Plant (UMPP) in Odisha, the mega power plant faces hurdle over private land acquisition. The entire process of acquisition of private land measuring 2732.56 acres runs the risk of getting lapsed for the 4000 MW plant due to non-passing of award within the statutory period.
With organic farming having great potential in Odisha, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today said the state government is planning to set up a separate agency for certification of organic products. The
BHEL, L&T keen on only 26% equity The 2,400 MW (3x800) coal-fired power plant proposed by Odisha Thermal Power Corporation Ltd (OTPCL), a 50:50 joint venture between Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) and Odisha Hydro Power Corporation (OHPC) has hit a roadblock. The state government that is in favour of offloading 74% stake in the power project to a private player given OTPCL's lack of expertise in implementing a power project, is struggling to find a suitable strategic partner.
With 24 children dying of a mysterious disease during last two months in Odisha's Malkangiri district, the government has launched a drive to create health awareness and conduct medical examination in
Parliament's Public Accounts Committee Convener Bhartuhari Mahtab on Saturday alleged coal blocks were allocated to different companies without consulting the states concerned. The Centre allocated
After the lime procurement scam and lean slurry scam, Nalco is once again in the spotlight, this time over misuse of peripheral development (PD) fund and CSR fund. The company’s in-house vigilance department
The Odisha government has asked leading steel and iron ore companies to pay over . 50,000 crore for alleged illegal and excess mining in a move that could lead to a lengthy standoff between the private
Bhubaneswar The Orissa government’s decision to recover Rs 57,907 crore from 27 mining lessees for extracting minerals in excess of the approved plan has upset the state mining sector. Many in the mining industry and experts have expressed their surprise over the state government’s action. “The decision is illegal,” said Ashok Parija, former president of Bar Council of India. Parija said the extraction of minerals in excess of mining plan is not illegal, terming the notice served under Section 21(5) of the MMDR Act 1957 and fines imposed as not correct.