Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Nizamuddin West Association Vs Union of India & Others dated 16/04/2025. The matter related to desilting of 24 drains with special focus on two drains - Kushak drain and Sunheri Pul drain before the monsoon. The court was informed that …
Four more bodies were today extricated from under a coal dump which crashed at an open cast mine of the Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd in Odisha’s Sundargarh district yesterday, taking the toll to 14, though police confirmed 10 deaths. An official of Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (MCL) maintained that 14 bodies had …
Ministry has asked Odisha to clarify various aspects including concerns about environment The state government will take two week’s time to reply to queries of Union mines ministry on grant of Khandadhar iron ore lease to Posco India, state steel and mines minister said today. “The Union mines ministry has …
As many as 114 people have died of malaria in Sundargarh district since 2008. The samples of 371,541 patients were sent for malaria test in 2008. Out of these 22,720 cases tested positive while 22 died. In 2009, samples of 371,648 persons were sent for malaria test out of which …
The commission has further urged the state government to furnish the necessary information on or before July 27 The M B Shah Commission of enquiry that recently submitted its first report on illegal mining in Odisha, has pointed out glaring violation in respect of Kolmong manganese mines leased out to …
Members of Standing Committee of Odisha Legislative Assembly on Forest and Environment Transport & Commerce, Industries and Employment departments have asked industries in Sundargarh district to curb environmental pollution. The committee members including MLAs Kasinath Mallick, Devendra Kahar, Gregory Minz and Anup Sai and led by Prafulla Kumar Mallick held …
Bhushan Steel has already filed contempt case on similar case The recent Supreme Court notice to the state government to file response on Essar Steel’s plea for providing an iron ore lease for its steel plant as per its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the state government has brought fresh …
Of 1,274.9 acres private land needed for power project's main plant, state govt has issued possession certificate for 1,205.79 acres NTPC Ltd, the country's biggest power producer, hopes to commission its 1600 (2x800) Mw super thermal power plant at Darlipalli in Odisha's Sundergarh district by 2018. "We hope to complete …
Malaria continues to be a giant killer in Odisha though death toll from the disease has declined over the past four years. This year, 18 people have died of the mosquito-borne disease. "Compared to 28 deaths by mid-June last year, the deaths are less and showing a declining trend," said …
The maharatna firm needed 1,652 acres for the power station, the cost of which has been estimated at Rs 12,850.07 cr. NTPC Ltd, the country’s largest power producer, has moved a step ahead in its bid to take possession of private land for its 1,600 Mw super thermal power plant …
Korean steelmaker says the original size of the plant will remain unchanged An expert panel has recommended renewal of environment clearance for Posco’s proposed steel project in Odisha, raising hopes that the Korean company will be able to start work on its much-delayed plant. Posco’s original $12-billion proposed plant at …
An expert panel has recommended renewal of environment clearance for Posco's proposed steel project in Odisha, raising hopes that the Korean company will be able to start work on its much-delayed plant. Posco's original $12-billion proposed plant at Jagatsinghpur — the largest foreign direct investment in the country — was …
Odisha government had first recommended granting of PL to Posco India in 2006 to the government of India Posco India has welcomed the Supreme Court judgement on granting it prospecting licence (PL) for Khandadhar iron ore mines in Sudergarh district of Odisha. “We welcome the judgement of the Supreme Court …
The Supreme Court today set aside the Orissa High Court order which had quashed state government's petition to allot iron ore licence to South Korean steel major Posco in Khandadhar hills in Sundergarh district for a multi-crore steel plant. A Bench headed by Mr Justice RM Lodha asked the Centre …
Welcoming Supreme Court’s judgement on Khandadhar iron ore mine case, Posco-India today assured would significantly help to expedite the project and hoped the Central Government would ensure a quick and final decision on the matter. “We welcome the judgement by the honourable Supreme Court on Khandadhar mining case. Once we …
The field survey of iron ore mines, which was undertaken by the Odisha government on the instructions of the M B Shah commission to detect mining operation beyond leasehold area, has not revealed any major irregularities. The government is likely to submit its report the commission in two to three …
The Supreme Court judgment last week directing Orissa to hold gram sabha meetings in Kalahandi and Rayagada districts over whether bauxite mining can be allowed in the Niyamgiri mountains has opened Pandora's box for projects in the state. Though Vedanta and the Orissa Mining Corporation hailed the judgment as a …
Eight mine owners of Odisha have joined hands to invest about Rs 100 crore for local area development of two mineral rich Keonjhar and Sundargarh districts. The mine owners made this commitment before the Justice MB Shah Commission, which is probing the illegal mining issues in the state and have …
Miners propose to set up medical college, university in mining areas Justice M B Shah Commission, engaged in enquiry into illegal mining in Odisha and other states, completed its hearing on Sunday. It is likely to submit final report on Odisha in May-June period before the end of its term …
Probe panel hears cases of 27 mines The Justice MB Shah commission enquiring into illegal mining issues in Odisha on Wednesday will hear on violation of Rule-37 of Mineral Concession Rules (MCR)-1960, an exercise that remained incomplete in its last hearing. The probe panel on Tuesday heard cases of 27 …
