Eight years after landmark verdict, apex court warns State over slow recovery and orders High Court to fast-track stalled cases Bhubaneswar: In a major push for accountability, the Supreme Court has directed the Odisha government to complete the recovery of more than ₹2,700 crore in illegal mining penalties by March 3, 2026. The apex court…
State introduces stricter framework, e-lottery for minor mineral leases to plug revenue loss and modernise regulation Bhubaneswar: In a major policy overhaul aimed at tightening control over illegal mining, the Odisha approved the Odisha Minerals (Prevention of Illegal Mining and Regulation of Trading, Transportation & Storage) Rules, 2025. The new rules replace the Odisha Minerals…
Bhubaneswar: In a major development for the mining sector, the Odisha government is set to auction 22 mines in the coming days. This was announced by the newly appointed Steel and Mines Minister Bhibhuti Bhushan Jena, who emphasized that the move will significantly enhance state revenue and spur economic growth. Speaking to the media, Minister…
