India, April 2 -- The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has ordered the immediate closure of Shyam Metalics & Energy Limited's plant at Rengali in Sambalpur district for serious environmental non-compliance.

Discover more Horoscope reading services Health wellness blog Journalism training program The direction has been issued under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

Repeated non-compliance despite earlier directions The action follows multiple inspections and earlier notices issued by the CPCB. The company had been directed in May 2025 to address several violations, including excessive emissions and inadequate pollution control systems. However, a fresh inspection conducted in March 2026 found that the unit faile...