Staff ReporterRAIPUR : Dr Lavanya, a resident of Sapphire Green Mowa, has brought honour by securing a seat in the M.Ch. program in the NEET Super Specialization examination. Daughter of Prabhakar Rao, Dr. Lavanya achieved an impressive All Ind..

 Staff Reporter RAIPUR :  26 Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai held a meeting on Saturday with senior officers at his official residence in State Capital to review the works of the Revenue Department. He directed the officers to provide qu..

 Staff Reporter BHILAI :  The Canal Road built in Zone 4 of Bhilai Municipal Corporation has become a center of attraction and is proving very useful for local residents. Seeing its success, work has now begun to extend the Canal Road beyon..

  Staff Reporter RAIPUR :  As many as 63 new recruits received appointment letters from Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, Tokhan Sahu, during the 15th Rozgar Mela held at Pt Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium in Raipur..

  Our CorrespondentNARAYANPUR : Four Naxals, carrying cash rewards of Rs 10 lakh, surrendered without weapons in the presence of SP Prabhat Kumar, Additional SP Sushil Kumar Nayak, 2IC, 41st Battalion ITBP Mohammad Obaidullah Khan, Deputy..

 Our Correspondent DONGARGARH :  IN Dongargarh, a ropeway accident occurred while BJP leaders were en route to visit the Maa Bamleshwari temple. A section of the ropeway broke and fell during the ride, causing injuries to several leaders. T..

  Naxals call for ‘ceasefire’ However, Security agencies have yet to officially respond to the Naxal communication. The appeal is being viewed with caution and considered a possible tactical manoeuvre by the insurgents  &..

Governor Ramen Deka provided beneficiary-oriented material to the beneficiaries under various government schemes in Balrampur-Ramanujganj district on Thursday. Governor presented tricycles to Bhagyavati Kumari of Gram Panchayat Maharajganj and Rajesh Kumar Poya of village Pakradi. These beneficiaries were benefitted under the scheme of the Social Welfare Department. Kanta of Gram Panchayat Daura, Bhagmania Singh of Kapildevpur village and Pushpendra Porte of Kari Chalgali village were provided motorised ..

Chhattisgarh Governor Ramen Deka and Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai have condemned the terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which claimed atl east 26 lives, including that of Raipur-based businessman Dinesh Mirania. Calling the incident ‘a cowardly act,’ Governor Deka expressed deep anguish and prayed for peace to the departed souls. He said the entire nation stands with the families of the victims in this hour of grief. The Governor also mourned the death of Mirania and directed the State ..

A routine raid to crack down on illegal liquor trade spiralled into a dramatic standoff on Wednesday, after enraged villagers in Bechulbhata allegedly held Excise and police officials hostage, demanding the release of three fellow villagers taken away during the operation. The high-voltage drama unfolded on the Korba-Urga road when a joint team of the Excise Department and local police raided the house of Mukesh Uraon following a tip-off on illicit liquor trade. Tension escalated as the team attempted ..

IN a powerful display of courage, compassion and commitment, a team of veterinarians from Kondagaon district ventured deep into the forests of Maoist-affected Padnar village to save the life of a cow battling for survival. With no operating theatre, no sterile environment — only their skill and their will — they performed a cesarean operation in the middle of the wilderness, scripting a story of hope against all odds. Located around 45 km from the district headquarters, Padnar is notoriously difficult ..

Once a shimmering lifeline and symbol of Raipur’s heritage, the Maharaj Bandh Talab is now a neglected and dying water body. Overrun by water hyacinth, choked with sewage, and littered with plastic waste, the pond stands as a stark reminder of urban apathy and civic failure. Located in the heart of the capital and built around 1770 during the rule of Maharaj Rao Dani, this historic lake is the second-largest in Raipur after Telibandha. For generations, it served as a vital source of water for irrigation, ..

IN a moment of professional distinction, ‘The Hitavada’s Raipur News Editor and senior investigative journalist Mukesh S Singh will be conferred the D P Chaubey Memorial Public Relations Award at the forthcoming National Public Relations Day celebration organised by the Public Relations Society of India (PRSI), Raipur Chapter on April 21. The ceremony will be organised in Golden Tower, NIT Campus, Raipur at 6 pm. Chairman of PRSI Raipur Dr Shahid Ali informed that Mukesh S Singh is being recognised ..

A new chapter was added to the history of Chhattisgarh cinema with the launch of trailers of two mega films simultaneously in a glittering event for the first time ever in Raipur. The launching programme brought together some of the biggest names in the regional film industry. Much anticipated trailers of Hindi-Chhattisgarhi film Janki Part-1 and Chhattisgarhi film Guiyan-2, both produced under the banner of N Mahi Films Production were officially unveiled at a grand event held in Shyam Talkies premises ..

The Chhattisgarh administration has found itself in a state of deepening unease after receiving a confidential letter demanding that the multi-crore liquor scam be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for an independent and credible probe. The communication, routed directly to the Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and the Chief Secretary, and marked to both the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and the Union Home Minister, has called into question the integrity of the ongoing investigation ..

Stray Keepers Animal Welfare Foundation, founded by three young doctors to improve the lives of animals, continues to make a meaningful impact in Raipur through a series of compassionate, community-driven initiatives focused on the care of stray animals. The Foundation is led by Dr. Deepshikha Chandrawanshi (ENT Surgeon), Dr. Awantika Thakur (Anatomist) and Dr. Monika Singh Thakur (Ophthalmologist). Marking World Stray Animals Day, the Foundation organized an Essential First Aid Training Programme ..

Renwoned singer, musician and actor Nitin Dubey was honoured with “Chhattisgarh Gaurav Ratna Samman 2025” for his valuable contributions in the Chhattisgarh film industry and music world in a function held at Janjgir-Champa district on Tuesday. Nitin Dubey was given this award in the felicitation ceremony organized by Janjgir Police and Ishika Life Foundation in Janjgir Champa district. Multi-talented singer Nitin Dubey has made Chhattisgarh’s name famous in the country and the world. He has done ..

A 3-year-old girl was reportedly raped by her 13-year-old neighbour in the Mowa-Pandri police station area The victim’s family immediately took her to the hospital, and her condition was initially reported as critical, leading to her admission to Kalibari Hospital. Police have swiftly apprehended the minor accused, who was also taken to Pandri Hospital for medical examination. In a press release issued by the police, it was stated that on April 14, in the Pandri police station area, a 13-year-old ..

 By Dr. Manya Thakur :Every year on April 16, the world comes together to celebrate World Voice Day—a global initiative to raise awareness about the importance of the human voice in our daily lives. This year’s theme, “Empower Your..

In a landmark feat for Chhattisgarh Police, IPS officer Bhawana Gupta has clinched a gold medal in the singles category of the All India Police Table Tennis and Badminton Championship being held in Kochi, Kerala. Gupta, currently serving as Superintendent of Police, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi (GPM), defeated a formidable Mizoram Police opponent in the finals to script a golden chapter for State. The victory marks a proud moment for the state police, further elevated by Chhattisgarh’s women’s team bagging ..

The Abhanpur Police Station apprehended a gang of three individuals who were extorting money by impersonating mining officers. The accused have been identified as Pranay Sahu (21, resident of New Chagorabhata, Raipur), Ashish Pratap Yadav (26, resident of DD Nagar, Raipur), and Tilka Sahu (44, resident of New Chagorabhata, Raipur). All three have been arrested and sent to judicial remand. The case originated from a complaint filed by Omlal Yadav, 28, a resident of Ghasra, police station Dhamdha...

 Staff Reporter RAIPUR  Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao hailed the works of State and District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions in providing justice to consumers in the state. He was addressing the one-day “Consumer Awareness Convent..

  Staff Reporter Durg A Durg based man has been cheated of Rs 29.81 lakh in crypto currency trading. After sending an invite o the victim on WhatsApp, the accused made him to download Telegram App. They initially returned money to the victim af..

  Staff Reporter RAIPUR Indira Kala Sangeet University in Khairagarh is once again embroiled in controversy following the appointment of Prof. Lovely Sharma as its new Vice Chancellor. The appointment order was issued by Raj Bhavan on April 9. H..

 Staff Reporter RAIPUR  Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai performed pooja-archana at Hanuman Mandir near Railway Station in Raipur city on the occasion of the Hanuman Jayanti, on Saturday. He recited Hanuman Chalisa with devotion on the occasion. Th..