On May 17, NTPC launched mining operations at Chirudih Barwadih, a part of the Pankhri Barwadih project. The first, he said, was for NTPC to stop developing the projects any further. NTPC is developing three captive coal mining projects, Pankri Barwadih, Chatti Bariatu and Keredari, spread over Barkagaon and Keredari blocks of Hazaribagh district. RJD's Rana accused NTPC of using force to acquire land for its Pankri Barwadih project. Under such circumstances, we will not allow NTPC to continue work," she said.

Source: The Telegraph August 06, 2016 21:22 UTC