Pollution level improves in Rourkela, action plan revised
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Residents of industrial town of Rourkela, where activities were advised to be restricted on account of deterioration in air quality on Wednesday, heaved a sigh relief following minor improvement in Air Quality Index (AQI) on Thursday.
The Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) had observed the AQI going above 500 points due to high concentration of particulate matter (PM10) on March 8.
“The AQI of March 10 was 342, which means air quality has improved. We have revised the emergency action plan. Now, we have told civil administration that there is no need to shut down educational institutes and stop construction and railway loading activities,” said P. K. Mohapatra, regional officer of OSPCB.
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Coal supply to Chhattisgarh through Bankibahal-Taparia road disrupted since January 19
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ROURKELA: As Hemgir villagers continue their protest against MCL for the ninth consecutive day, the Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (MCL) seems to be caught on the wrong foot for reportedly declaring that it uses the special coal corridors for transporting coal from its Kulda mines without trespassing residential areas.
Accusing the MCL authorities of making false declarations, the agitators, who reportedly have support of political parties, are adamant not to allow coal transportation through village areas. The protest has disrupted coal supply to Chhattisgarh through Bankibahal-Taparia Major District Road (MDR) since January 19.
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