Odisha moves Supreme Court for relook on Niyamgiri
Mining industry Supreme Court had ruled in April 2013 that the Vedanta Group’s bauxite mining project in the Niyamgiri hills will have to get clearance from the gram sabhas The Odisha government on
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Green Tribunal Puts Brakes on Brahmani Sand Mining
In a significant order, the National Green Tribunal (NGT), East Zone Bench has directed the State administration to not allow sand mining on the Brahmani river bed at Dharmasala tehsil of Jajpur district
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Tata Steel may be disqualified in Odisha iron ore lease auction
Tata Steel, at present, has six iron ore/manganese (an associated mineral) leases in the state with combined lease area of 10 sq km Tata Steel is likely to be disqualified in the e-auction conducted
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Centre to quicken pending statutory clearances for Odisha mines
Mines minister assures to consider demand for taxing super normal profits The central mines ministry has assured to take steps for expediting forest and environment clearances for mines in Odisha.
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Odisha moves Supreme Court, seeks fresh gram sabhas at Niyamgiri
The bauxite mining project had suffered a jolt two years ago, after all 12 gram sabhas held in and around the Niyamgiri hill range voted unanimously against it The Odisha government, through its mining
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Effect of farming system for nutrition on nutritional intakes: a study of two regions in India
In nutrition insecure regions of rural India, farming system with focus on nutrition (or FSN) can prove effective in improving access and availability for nutrient intake. In 2017, a few villages in Koraput
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Villagers Stop Public Hearing for Coal Washery at Talcher
ANGUL/JHARSUGUDA:The public hearing for the proposed 10 million tonne annual capacity coal washery plant which was scheduled on Tuesday was cancelled due to stiff opposition from the local villagers. They
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Phailin takes a toll on industries in Ganjam
Loss of Odisha Sands Complex is estimated at about Rs 100-crore While cyclone Phailin has passed off without causing too many casualties, major industries in south Odisha’s Ganjam district, the worst-hit by the storm, took a hard knock.
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Solid Waste Hurdle on Capital City's Upward March
BHUBANESWAR: The State Capital figured in the top 25 list of 'Swachh Sarvekshan', the nationwide survey of Union Ministry of Urban Development, whose results were announced on Monday. Bhubaneswar ranked
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Odisha flood: Sambalpur, Jharsuguda under siege, trains hit
Sambalpur/Jharsuguda/BALASORE: The flood situation in Sambalpur and Jharsuguda districts remained grim even as rain stopped towards the evening on Tuesday. Traffic between Sambalpur and Rourkela was
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Floods affect millions in 12 districts of Odisha
Collectors put on alert for exigencies, death toll 16 The flood situation has aggravated in 12 districts of north, central and coastal Odisha following rise in water levels of major rivers like Mahanadi,
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CEC hearing on illegal mining to begin from August 5
Odisha submits all documents sought by the enquiry panel The Central Empowered Committee (CEC), appointed by the Supreme Court, will conduct hearing on illegal mining activities in Odisha from August
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16.5% deaths in 2016 due to lack of qualified staff
JAIPUR: A large number of people in the state still do not have access to proper medical facilities. About 16.5% deaths in 2016 occurred due to lack of qualified medical professionals, reveals a report.
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Industries using iron ore want NMDC to roll back raw material price hike
The demand comes in the wake of a fear of further price hike in iron ore by NMDC for February after sharp hike in January Industries using iron ore like steel mills, sponge iron manufacturers have urged
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Activists oppose Vedanta refinery expansion project in Odisha
The company had planned to expand the capacity of its alumina refinery from one million tonne per annum to six million Allegations of irregularities have been made before the Odisha State Pollution
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Pollution board sets timeframe to clear projects
Bhubaneswar: To make the process of according consent to establish and operate to industries easier and faster, the Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) has set a timeframe for different categories
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1.8 lakh people forced to drink unsafe water: CAG
Investigation found no unit had been set up to monitor water quality in Odisha The Comptroller and Auditor General of India said 1.80 lakh people were forced to consume unsafe water supplied under 73
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CAG raps Odisha Govt. for inability to frame mineral policy
Even after seven years, the policy is yet to be finalised Comptroller and Auditor General of India criticised Odisha Government for its inability to frame a mineral policy of its own and pointed out
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Odisha seeks industry bodies' views on draft IPR
The state industries department has sought suggestions from the industry bodies for formulation of the draft Industrial Policy Resolution (IPR)-2014. The department has written to the industry associations
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CEC postpones hearing on illegal mining
Odisha yet to send detail report on rule violation sought by the probe team The Central Empowered Committee (CEC), appointed by Supreme Court, has postponed its hearing on illegal mining cases in Odisha