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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.