Environmental Impact Archives

September 4, 2026
Jgs Times
National

Large Blaze Erupts at Coal Storage Facility in Jharsuguda, Odisha

A significant fire broke out at the coal dumping yard of NLC India Ltd in Jharsuguda, raising alarms among local residents and prompting firefighting efforts.

July 9, 2026
Jgs Times
Environment

Industrial Fly Ash Contaminates Farmland in Odisha’s Belpahar Due to Recent Rains

In Odisha's Belpahar block, recent rainfall has resulted in industrial fly ash washing onto agricultural fields, raising concerns among farmers about soil quality and crop yields for the kharif...

May 2, 2026
Jgs Times
Business

Vedanta Aluminium Ordered to Pay Rs 233 Crore for Unauthorized Water Extraction in Odisha

Vedanta Aluminium has been instructed to pay Rs 233.11 crore for unauthorized water extraction from the Bheden river in Jharsuguda, Odisha, which includes penalties and outstanding dues.