Activist hails scrapping of Vedanta`s Odisha mining plan

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 14:24

An anti-displacement activist Saturday hailed the central government`s decision to reject Vedanta`s plan to mine Odisha`s Niyamgiri hills for bauxite.

Congress strike over mining scam partially affects Odisha

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 13:04

A dawn-to-dusk strike called by the opposition Congress in Odisha Tuesday over the alleged multi-crore mining scam evoked mixed response in the state, police said.

Two dead in Odisha mining accident

Last Updated: Sunday, November 10, 2013, 14:52

At least two people were killed and one critically injured when a machine used to pile up materials broke down in an iron ore mine in Odisha.

Centre favours OMC-NMDC venture to solve raw material crisis

Last Updated: Saturday, September 28, 2013, 21:04

Realising that the raw material linkage was a major hurdle for growth of the steel sector in the state, a collaboration between Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) and National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) was encouraged to help overcome the problem.

Mining officer, accountant held in Odisha mining scam

Last Updated: Friday, September 13, 2013, 21:21

The anti-corruption vigilance sleuths arrested two officials of steel and mines department on charge of showing undue favour to a Kolkata based industry by issuing permits for transportation of Iron Ore without valid license.

Mining officer, accountant held in Odisha mining scam

Last Updated: Friday, September 13, 2013, 20:50

The anti-corruption vigilance sleuths on Friday arrested two officials of steel and mines department on charge of showing undue favour to a Kolkata based industry by recommending and issuing permits for transportation of Iron Ore without valid license, official sources said.

Third village says no to mining atop Niyamgiri Hills

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 23, 2013, 19:50

After two villages in Raygada district rejected a proposal of allowing bauxite mining atop Niyamgiri Hills, another village in Kalahandi district did the same at the Gram Sabha held on Tuesday.

Shah Commission team in Odisha for mining lease verification

Last Updated: Friday, May 24, 2013, 22:33

A team of Justice MB Shah Commission of enquiry arrived on a five-day visit to Odisha to verify the ongoing survey.

Odisha miners pledge Rs 100 cr fund for local area development

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 16:25

Eight mine owners of Odisha have joined hands to invest about Rs 100 crore for local area development of two mineral rich districts -- Keonjhar and Sundergarh.

Justice Shah seeks explanation from OMC for keeping mines idle

Last Updated: Saturday, March 2, 2013, 21:36

Pulling up Odisha government for not verifying forest and environment clearance of mining lessees, Justice M B Shah Commission sought explanation from Odisha Mining Corporation for keeping mines idle.

Justice Shah seeks explanation from OMC for keeping mines idle

Last Updated: Saturday, March 2, 2013, 20:53

The Justice MB Shah Commission on Saturday sought an explanation from state-owned Odisha Mining Corporation for keeping a number of mines idle.

Odisha mining: HC notice to Centre on plea against inquiry

Last Updated: Monday, February 25, 2013, 21:17

Centre was asked by Delhi HC to respond to a plea of mine operators seeking quashing of inquiry proceedings undertaken by Justice M B Shah Commission.