NGT fines Odisha govt â¹4 cr over electrocution of elephants
The National Green Tribunal on Thursday imposed an additional fine of â¹4 crore on Odisha's Central Electricity Supply Utility (CESU) over the death of seven elephants in the state. On October 26, seven elephants were electrocuted after they came in contact with high-voltage power cables in Dhenkanal. CESU was already fined â¹1 crore in October over the death of elephants.