A U-turn on an elephant reserve, a bonanza for coal miners

The Chhattisgarh CM’s decision to reduce the Lemru reserve could see the Adani and Aditya Birla groups start mining operations without the hassle of wildlife clearances.

07 August, 202110 min
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