* At least seven thermal power plants have been proposed in and around Srikakulam district
* The companies say they are on wasteland; but many of them are in fact on fertile wetland
* Two protestors were killed on July 14 in Sompeta
* The location, with access to coal, is attracting many groups

The controversial environmental clearance of the Nagarjuna Construction Compan

KENDRAPARA: The crusade against illegal prawn farming is making inroads into seaside villages of Mahakalapada block. In the last two years, the forest and district officials have demolished 1,252 hectares out of the 2,529 hectares being used for prawn farming, said Prasanna Kumar Behera, the divisional forest officer of Bhitarkanika National Park.

PARADIP: The district administration today constituted joint survey teams to start yet another survey from July 25 through Global Positioning System (GPS) in the three panchayats of Dhinkia, Nuagaon and Gadkujang, the proposed Posco site. The decision was taken at the suggestion of IDCO and Posco officials.

Govt optimistic of favourable judgement

SHILLONG: The crucial hearing on demolition of illegal structures along the bank of Wahumkhrah river right from Polo Hills up to Saw Furlong will take place at the Gauhati High Court on Monday.

Jabalpur: The Madhya Pradesh High Court today sought a response from seven officials including Madhya Pradesh Chief Secretary within four weeks on a petition filed over pitiable condition of lakes and a demand to remove encroachments from them in the city.

KALPETTA: The CPM district leadership has attacked the High Court verdict on land encroachments organised by the Adivasi Kshema Samithy (AKS).

More than 100 acres of farmland along the Sutlej river submerged after heavy rainfall in Ferozepur area on Wednesday.

ANGUL: The Orissa High Court has issued notices to the Secretary of Union Surface Transport ministry and the District Collector of Dhenkanal besides the Bhusan Steel Limited authorities to submit their reply in four weeks on the issue of encroachments of canal land.

Considered as the ''mango bowl'' of Karnataka, Srinivaspur is also known for its wide and straight roads. But, due to lack of maintenance by authorities and mindless Encroachment by public, the roads are narrowed down, giving a tough time for motorists and pedestrian alike.