ROURKELA: Transportation of coal from the mines of Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) in Hemgir block of Sundargarh has become a cause of concern for the district administration and state government.

The illegal coal dumps would be handed over to Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (MCL). Illegal coal mining in different forest areas has been going on for over 15 years. The mafia engage heavy excavation ...