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Odisha's Health Minister inaugurated vedanta Aluminium's 24x7 telemedicine facility in Lanjigarh, Kalahandi, aiming to improve healthcare access for over 70,000 people in remote villages. This initiative, in collaboration with Tata 1mg, offers free audio and video consultations with specialists, reducing the need for long-distance travel.

vedanta Aluminium has challenged Odisha government's Rs 233 crore demand for alleged illegal water drawing from Bheden river, stating it operates under valid agreements and draws water within sanctioned limits. The company claims all applicable charges are paid regularly. Government sources, however, insist the demand follows a proper assessment and calculation of dues.

vedanta Aluminium in Jharsuguda faces a hefty Rs 233.11 crore demand from the government for illegally drawing water from the Bheden river. The irrigation department has issued a one-month deadline for payment, which includes base charges, a six-time penalty, and monthly interest. Local villagers and environmental groups have also voiced concerns.

The Supreme Court has declared bail conditions in Odisha requiring accused persons to clean police stations as "null and void," citing a "colonial mindset" and human rights violations. The court emphasized that such degrading conditions are impermissible and must be removed from all bail orders across the state.

The Centre has notified a new broad-gauge railway line connecting Tikiri station to Adani and vedanta's bauxite mines in Kutrumali and Sijimali. This 55 km public-private partnership project aims to facilitate bauxite transportation, despite recent village protests against mining development. Officials emphasize swift land acquisition and construction for the project.

Says Such Conditions Are Not Imposed On Privileged Class Accused

Police have filed a case against vedanta Group chairman Anil Agarwal and plant head Devendra Patel. This follows a deadly blast at vedanta's power plant in Chhattisgarh on April 14. The explosion killed 21 workers. Investigators found excessive fuel accumulation caused a pressure build-up. The incident occurred in Singhitarai village. Fourteen workers remain hospitalized.