Oppn demands CBI probe in mining scam, Naveen Patnaik`s resignation

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 22:27

The opposition Congress and BJP today demanded resignation of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik over the reported leak of the `excerpts of Justice M B Shah Comission of Inquiry` on a news portal.

Deemed extension to mining companies: SC stays Centre`s notification

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 00:11

Supreme Court on Monday stayed the Centre`s notification which granted two years as deemed extension to mining companies for carrying out their activities after expiry of the lease period.

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.

High security for Congress` 12-hour bandh in Odisha

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 00:38

Odisha police on Monday decided to step up security measures in view of the opposition Congress` 12-hour bandh tomorrow.

Congress questions Odisha CM`s `silence` on mining scam

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 23:18

Calling for probe by CBI into mining scam in Odisha, senior Congress leader Niranjan Pattnaik on Sunday questioned what he described as Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik`s silence on the issue.

Odisha vigilance wing files chargesheet in Uliburu mining scam

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 01:14

Anti-corruption vigilance wing of the Odisha Police on day filed charge sheet against 23 persons and two firms in connection with multi-crore Uliburu mining scam even as Justice M B Shah Commission recommended a CBI probe into alleged mining loot worth Rs 2,000 crore.

Karnataka minister Santosh Lad quits over mining scam

Last Updated: Saturday, November 23, 2013, 00:54

The multi-crore mining scam in Karnataka Friday cost Congress minister Santosh Lad his job.

I am very happy with Karnataka govt decision on mining probe: Hegde

Last Updated: Friday, October 18, 2013, 16:22

Former Karnataka Lokayukta Justice (Retd) N Santosh Hegde on Friday expressed delight over the Congress government`s decision ordering high-level enquiries into the mega mining scam.

Goa mining scam: Two Congress ex-CMs named in FIR

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 00:28

Goa`s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday filed an FIR against two former Congress Chief Ministers Digambar Kamat and Pratapsingh Rane.

Will hear experts, govt on preserving mineral resources: SC

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 22:34

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it would consider the submissions of experts and the government, instead of a mining firm, on the principle of inter-generational equity for exploiting minerals in such a way that they remain for future generations as well.

Illegal mining scam: CBI files chargesheet in Karnataka

Last Updated: Monday, September 16, 2013, 16:26

CBI has filed a charge sheet in a special court in Bangalore slapping charges against a mining company, its top executives and two retired IAS officers in Rs 1232.39 crore mining scam in Karnataka.

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.