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…
CRITICAL SPACE CRUNCH: Stray Cattle Flood Jharsuguda Roads as 60% of Grazing Lands Vanish
JHARSUGUDA — The menace of stray cattle on the streets of Jharsuguda has reached a tipping point in 2026, exposing a severe crisis driven by rapid development, systemic encroachment, and collective public neglect.Once a rare sight, cattle roaming major…