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MCL's operations stalled due to BJD protest over 'Aahar' scheme

Bhubaneswar: The mining operations at Talcher coalfields were hit today as supporters of the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) staged protests against Mahanadi Coal Fields Ltd (MCL) for refusing to support a subsidised meal scheme, an official said. “There was no production and dispatch of coal from the mines of Talcher coalfields. Workers did not […]

  • Tuesday, 22 June 2021
Coal India to invest in Odisha power project

Coal India Ltd (CIL) Tuesday said it is setting up two thermal power plants of 800 MW each at Sundergarh in Odisha through its subsidiary Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (MCL), investing Rs.11,363.18 crore for the project

  • Monday, 21 June 2021
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MCL inks pact to set up medical college in Talcher

The public sector Mahanadi Coalfield Ltd on Monday signed an MoU with Odisha government to set up a medical college and hospital in Talcher

  • Monday, 21 June 2021
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Fire Breaks Out At Mahanadi Coalfield’s Plant In Odisha

A fire broke out at Mahanadi Coalfield Limited (MCL)’s plant in Bharatpur of Angul district on Wednesday. MCL’s Fire Services Personnel reached the spot to contain the flames. Exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.

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  • Wednesday, 02 June 2021
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New Kendriya Vidyalayas To Come Up In Sundergarh, Angul Districts Soon

In order to impart quality education to children in mining-rich Sundergarh and Angul district, two new Kendriya Vidyalayas will be set up soon. 

  • Sunday, 09 May 2021
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BJD opposes inauguration of Talcher medical college building

Angul: A controversy has surfaced over the inauguration of the new building of Talcher medical college following allegations that the whole process is being done in haste by the Centre. BJD claimed that the new college is yet to get permission from the Medical Council of India(MCI) and even the infrastructure is not ready. “The […]

  • Monday, 03 May 2021
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Dharmendra Pradhan engages in verbal spat with cops; video goes viral  

Bhubaneswar: A video showing Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan engaging in a verbal spat with police officials at Burla in Sambalpur after landing at the MCL helipad yesterday has gone viral. According to sources, some police officials wanted to inspect the helicopter in which Pradhan had arrived. Subsequently, a heated argument broke out between the Union […]

  • Sunday, 02 May 2021
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Tension grips MCL mine in Talcher following death of on-duty security guard

Angul: Tension prevailed at Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) Balaram coal mines in Talcher as labourers and security staff staged a dharna demanding ex-gratia and job for one of the family members of a security guard who was killed in an accident. The deceased, Kailash Maharana was a resident of Kalamchuin village and was working as […]

  • Friday, 30 April 2021
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Landslide at MCL mine; 1 dead, nine injured, 3 workers still missing

Talcher: At least one worker was killed while nine others were injured following a landslide at the open cast mine of Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (MCL) in Bharatpur last night. Sources said, three workers are still suspected to be trapped under the debris following a landslide due to the blasting for coal exploration at the site. […]

  • Wednesday, 28 April 2021
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MCL Coal Mine Landslide: Still No Trace Of Missing Persons

Angul: Search operation is still underway to trace the three missing workers following the landslide at the open cast mine of Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (MCL) in Bharatpur of Angul district which killed one person on Tuesday. A 30-member NDRF team along with the MCL’s security personnel, local police and district administration are carrying out the […]

  • Tuesday, 27 April 2021
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MCL Coal mine Landslide: Body Parts Of Last Missing Person Recovered

Angul: Rescuers today recovered some parts of another body trapped under the debris at the open cast mine of Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) in Bharatpur of Talcher. As per reports, a joint team of NDRF and MCL’s mine rescuers retrieved a severed hand and some other parts of a person’s body from the debris. However, […]

  • Tuesday, 27 April 2021
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Talcher Coalfields stir hits power plants in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Work at Talcher Coalfields of Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) remained paralysed for the sixth day on Monday affecting supply to coal-fired power plants. Output at the Talcher Coalfields, producing 2.1 lakh tonne a day during the rainy season, came to a halt on July 24 after the Bharatpur Open Cast Project (OCP) accident, said […]

  • Tuesday, 27 April 2021
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BJP withdraws week-long agitation

Talcher: BJP leaders on Wednesday announced their decision to withdraw the week-long agitation that crippled coal production and supply at Talcher Coalfields of Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (MCL) in Odisha’s Angul district after a mishap at a mine claimed four lives last week. MCL officials said they are examining the situation before taking any decision on […]

  • Tuesday, 27 April 2021
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Over Rs 280 cr lost as strike at Odisha coalfields continues

Bhubaneswar: Coal production and supply from Talcher Coalfields of Mahanadi Coal Fields Limited (MCL) remained paralysed for the 10th consecutive day on Friday, resulting in over Rs 280 crore loss to the company and the exchequers of the state and the Centre. The agitation by the locals following the Bharatpur Open Cast Project (OCP) accident […]

  • Tuesday, 27 April 2021
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Safety check launched at MCL mines; production continue to be hit

Bhubaneswar: After production and supply were affected in the Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (MCL) for the 11th day in a row, the authorities on Saturday launched steps to inspect safety conditions, a company spokesperson said. The operation in the MCL was hit owing to an agitation by locals backed by political parties after four workers died […]

  • Tuesday, 27 April 2021
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