Bhubaneswar, April 15 -- The picturesque and ecologically rich region of Sijimali Hills inRayagada district has recently emerged as a flashpoint of controversy, with growing protests against proposed mining activities drawing widespread attention across Odisha.

Local residents, particularly tribal communities, have strongly opposed the construction of roads linked to the proposed mining project. The agitation has escalated over the past few days, with villagers staging protests and disrupting development work in the area.

The situation turned tense recently when a confrontation broke out between police personnel and local tribal groups. Both sides reportedly came face-to-face during the protest, leading to clashes that left several peop...