Coal Transport Halt: Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari Intervenes After Truck Owners Raise Grievances
JHARSUGUDA: Members of the Bandbahal Truck Owners Association met with Brajrajnagar MLA and State Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari today to seek his urgent intervention regarding the ongoing halt in coal transportation. Coal transport by trucks from the…
IAF to Induct Ultra-Long-Range R-37M ‘AWACS Killer’ Missiles to Boost Su-30 MKI Firepower
JHARSUGUDA — The Indian Air Force is set to significantly bolster its long-range strike capabilities by inducting the Russian-origin RVV-BD missile system, a strategic move aimed at neutralizing high-value enemy assets like AWACS (Airborne Warning and…
Coal India Unit Mahanadi Coalfields Files DRHP for Mega 10% IPO Divestment
JHARSUGUDA — Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), a powerhouse subsidiary of state-run Coal India Limited (CIL), has officially initiated its public market debut by filing its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the market regulator SEBI.The landmark…
Jharsuguda Municipality Scam: Chairman Rani Hati Summoned By Vigilance Over Rs 40 Lakh Fund Misappropriation
JHARSUGUDA- A massive political storm has erupted in the Jharsuguda Municipality following severe allegations of Rs 40 lakh financial misappropriation, leading the Odisha Vigilance Department to summon the civic body’s top leadership. The…
Gridlock Over ₹130-Crore Tax Dues Freezes Lakhanpur Coal Supply; Over 3,000 Families Face Livelihood Crisis
JHARSUGUDA: A deepening administrative deadlock between Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) and the state government has completely halted coal transportation in the Lakhanpur area, triggering widespread public resentment, a severe livelihood crisis, and…
Jharsuguda POCSO Court Sentences Two to 20 Years for Minor’s Rape; Convict Revealed to Have AIDS
JHARSUGUDA: In a significant legal ruling regarding the sexual exploitation of a minor, the Special POCSO Court in Jharsuguda has sentenced two convicts to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment each for the rape of a minor.The verdict was delivered by…
Vedanta Jharsuguda Under Multi-Pronged Probe Over ₹304-Cr Penalties, Waste and Water Use
JHARSUGUDA- The Vedanta Aluminium mega facility in Jharsuguda is facing multi-pronged regulatory scrutiny as state authorities launch sweeping investigations into historical water extraction and environmental compliance. In a major escalation, the…
Bengal Launches 4 Toll-Free Helplines to Combat Syndicate Extortion and “Cut Money
Jharsuguda- Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the functioning of four newly operationalized toll-free helplines in West Bengal, emphasizing that swift action will be ensured on every public complaint to dismantle entrenched extortion systems. The…
Rajasthan School Fund Row: Critics Slam Activist’s ‘Kejriwal-Style’ Credit Claim After Timeline Exposes Gaps
JHARSUGUDA — A massive political row has broken out over who deserves credit for the Rajasthan government’s massive investment in public school infrastructure. The controversy began after Abhijit Deepke, founder of the youth-led youth movement Cockroach…
US Ambassador Calls J&K ‘Important Part Of India’, Hints At Revising Travel Advisory
Jharsuguda-On August 19, 2026, the United States Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, formally called Jammu and Kashmir an “important part of India” during his first diplomatic visit to the region. Speaking to reporters after meeting Jammu and…