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Indian authorities restrict iron ore movement by truck in Orissa

March 11, 2010 - 16:46 GMT Location: London

The local transport authority of Keonjhar in the state of Orissa has restricted the movement of iron ore trucks in the area from March 10 to March 25.

access of all types of heavy commercial vehicles carrying iron ore fines and other minerals will be restricted on the highway NH-215 in the district of Keonjhar fo two weeks, the collector and district magistrate chairman of Keonjhar said in an official document dated March 6. This is to avoid difficulties to students on their journey to and from...

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