SC also expressed concern over the environmental degradation due to such activities and asked the Centre to take a fresh look at the Nation...

Centre has asked states to set up special cells in a bid to prevent nexus between illegal mining contractors and extremists, who try to ext...

The indigenous IT application developed for management of minerals in the state has helped to curb illegal mining activities, Odisha govern...

The Supreme Court in April 2014 lifted the ban on the mining, but said the leases which were not renewed would be deemed illegal.

The Supreme Court in April 2014 lifted the ban on the mining, but said the leases which were not renewed would be deemed illegal.

A bench, comprising justices a K Patnaik, FMI Kalifullah and S S Nijjar hinted as much before they reserved their orders on the issue.

SC asked the central & Odisha govt and Central Empowered Committee to formally explain allegations in a PIL alleging widespread mining ille...

An industry leader expressed confidence that the central government will do its best to avoid a mining ban in Odisha as it will cripple the...

The Justice MB Shah Commission has recommended auctioning of all future iron ore leases in Odisha, a cap on current output and sale through...

The Union Cabinet is expected to deliberate tomorrow on the report of Justice M B Shah Commission on illegal mining of iron and manganese o...

DSPL managing director Deepak Gupta is currently being interrogated by the Vigilance sleuths for his role in illegal mining.

The Justice M B Shah Commission, which is currently probing the illegal mining issues in Odisha, is likely to have its final hearing tomorr...

"Unless there is illegal mining, there is no inquiry," Chairman of the Commission Justice M B Shah said on the second day of hearing.

They said they fear the suspension will lead to a complete ban on mining in the state on the lines of Karnataka and Goa, where the Apex Cou...

Tata Steel today said it will contest the Rs 6,000 crore fine imposed on the company by Odisha government over alleged violation of mining ...

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 ...

Odisha is considering e-auctions for iron ore but cash-starved states seek to increase their precious revenue to counter rampant illegal mi...