Tag: Illegal Mining In Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Mines Department on Wednesday slapped a penalty of Rs 20,169 on Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) over alleged violation of environmental norms and excessive mining. According to sources, the department has issued a show cause notice in this regard asking the Coal India subsidiary to respond within 30 days. The notice was issued […]

Bhubaneswar: Alleging unholy nexus between the Naveen Patnaik-led Biju Janata Dal (BJD) government and mining companies, the State unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today said the party will seek the help of court to ensure recovery of 100% penalty from errant companies. Speaking at a press meet here at the party headquarters, general secretary […]

Bhubaneswar: The Supreme Court today rejected pleas of three mining companies to restart their operations, which were suspended due to non-payment of fines levied on account of illegal mining. Hearing the pleas of four mining lessees- Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC), Corp Resource, BC Dagra and Gitanjali Mohanty Mines- the apex court today cleared only Corp […]

Bhubaneswar: Deputy Leader of Opposition Bishnu Charan Sethi today came down heavily on the Odisha government alleging that Dankari Hills in Jajpur district is turning into a safe haven for illegal mining operations due to the involvement of the administration and government officials. Speaking on the adjournment motion in Odisha Assembly on illegal mining of […]