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.

Recover Rs 60k crore from Odisha miners: Shah Commission

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 20:51

About Rs 60,000 crore should be recovered from miners for illegally mined iron and manganese ores, Justice MB Shah Commission report on illegal mining in Odisha has said.

There is illegal mining in Odisha: Shah Commission

Last Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013, 21:36

Giving full opportunity to mine lessees to express views on shady activities in iron ore and manganese mining in Odisha, Justice M B Shah Commission said illegal mining activities exist in state.

Fines imposed by Odisha govt eyewash: BJP

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 7, 2012, 14:32

The BJP today demanded cancellation of mining licenses of the companies, confiscation of their machines and a CBI probe.

Rs 6,000-cr fine on Tata Steel for illegal mining: Sources

Last Updated: Monday, November 5, 2012, 22:39

The Odisha government is believed to have slapped a fine of about Rs 6,000 crore on Tata Steel for its alleged involvement in "illegal and excess mining" at its captive mines.

Odisha issues show cause notice to 57 mines

Last Updated: Monday, November 21, 2011, 21:05

Ahead of central government appointed Shah Commission's visit to the state for enquiry into illegal mining activities, Odisha government on Monday served show cause notices to 57 mines on charge of violating norms under Mines and Mineral Development Regulation (MMDR) Act.