Raipur

Kopra Reservoir earns prestigious global Wetland Status

   Staff Reporter : RAIPUR : A significant milestone has been achieved for conservation in Chhattisgarh as the breathtaking Kopra Reseroir has been officially inscribed on the Ramsar List, recognising it as a Wetland of Internatio..

Massive fire breaks out at BSP

   Staff Reporter :  BHILAI : Massive fire broke out in the coke oven gas supply pipeline near the Power and Blowing Station (PBS-II) of Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) around 12:00 noon on Friday. After three-hours of effort, the fire..

SEOIACB arrests key conduit in coal levy cash conversion racket

   Staff Reporter : Raipur : The State Economic Offences Investigation and Anti-Corruption Bureau (SEOIACB) has arrested Rakesh Kumar Jain, a key alleged conduit accused of converting illegal coal levy collections into cash throug..

Bilaspur train accident falloutSECR DRM transferred

   Our Correspondent : BILASPUR : The Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has transferred Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of South East Central Railway (SECR) Bilaspur Division, Rajmal Khoiwal as the NF-HAG (Non-Functional..

PWD cancels Rs 15.99 cr new Vidhan Sabha tender

   Staff Reporter : Raipur : The Public Works Department (PWD) has cancelled the Rs 15.99-crore tender for furniture fixing and installation at the New Vidhan Sabha complex in Naya Raipur following sustained scrutiny over its tech..

2 yrs of clean BJP ruleends Naxalism, boosts devpt: CM

   Staff Reporter : RAIPUR : Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Friday asserted that his BJP Government, completing two years in office, has worked tirelessly as a clean and transparent administration to position Chhattisgarh as a d..

‘Registered societies’ consent mandatory for liquor shops’

Staff Reporter : MAHARASHTRA Deputy Chief Minister and Excise Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday said that both foreign retail liquor outlets and country liquor shops will be required to obtain mandatory consent from registered hous ing societies befo..

State Govt to recover Ladki Bahin Yojana aid from fake beneficiaries

Staff Reporter : THE Maharashtra Assembly, on Wednesday, saw sharp exchange of words between the Treasury benches and the Opposition over alleged corruption in the Mukhya mantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana for women, after the Government admitted that..

DRAMA DURING RESCUE: TTC vehicle breaks down, team borrows safety shield

  By Kaushik Bhattacharya : Foresters taking the caged leopard to TTC at Seminary Hills. The cage was shifted to a borrowed pick up van after the rescue vehicle developed snag midway. (Pics by Satish Raut) THE The proposal for fund alloca..

Body-worn camerasfor traffic cops inState soon: Fadnavis

Staff Reporter:  BODY-WORN cameras with traf fic police personnel in Maharashtra is going to be a real ty soon as the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that the system will be rolled out in phas es, beginning with major cities across the state..

BJP, Congress lift TV debate bans onspokespersons

 Staff Reporter :  IN A significant political recalibration, both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the main Opposition Congress withdrew their temporary prohibitory orders that had stopped their spokespersons from appearing together o..

ECI REVISESSCHEDULE FOR SIR IN STATE

Staff Reporter :  ELECTION Commission of India (ECI) has revised the schedule for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls in Chhattisgarh. The last date for submission of the enu meration forms is December 18. The ECI has ext..

Road blockedfor b’day bash;police arrestfive, seize car

Staff Reporter : RAIPUR Police took swift action against five youths who created a public nuisance by celebrating a birthday in the middle of the road at midnight, bursting fire crackers and cutting a cake, causing significant disruption to traffic..

Raipur hospital sees sharp rise in unclaimed elderly patients

By Amlan Sinha:   DOCTORS and other health staff at Dr B R Ambedkar Memorial Hospital, located within the premises of Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Medical College in Raipur, are facing a growing concern, an increasing number of unknown p..

Report fresh leprosy cases within 2 weeks: Health Deptt

Staff Reporter :  TO CONTROL over new cases of leprosy in all over Chhattisgarh, the Health and Family Welfare Department has declared it as a ‘noti fied disease’. Doctors and hospitals as well as clinics will now have to notify any..

Winter session from Dec 14

  Staff Reporter :  Speaker Dr Raman Singh along with Secretary Dr Dinesh Sharma addressing the press conference. Road blocked for b’day bash; police arrest five, seize car THE winter session of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly..

IndiGo flights return to normalcy at Raipur airport

  Staff Reporter :  Indigo Airlines has restored normal, on-schedule operations at Swami Vivekananda Airport (SVA) here in Raipur after resolving all technical and operational issues. With all flights now running as per roster, only a limit..

CM virtually launches 2nd phase of Mukhyamantri Gramin Bus Yojana

  Staff Reporter :  Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai formally launched the second phase of Mukhyamantri Gramin Bus Yojana from his official residence in Raipur on Wednesday. The Chief Minister virtually flagged off the buses. In the second p..

BJP leaders file complaintover alleged video tampering of CM’s speech

  Staff Reporter : A delegation of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and workers reached the SSP office and submitted a complaint to Senior Superintendent Of Police, Raipur Dr Lal Umed Singh seeking registration of an FIR against unknown..

Cabinet approves process to withdraw cases against surrendered Naxals

  Staff Reporter : In a bid to give relief to the surrendered Naxalites of State, Chhattisgarh Cabinet has on Wednesday approved the process for disposal and withdrawal of criminal cases registered against surrendered Naxalites. Talking to..

CREDAI Chhattisgarh thanks CM Sai on revision of Guideline Rate

Business Reporter : CONFEDERATION of Real Estate Developers Association of India (CREDAI) Chhattisgarh thanked Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai for the State Government’s decision to revise Guideline Rates, a move that brought significant relief t..

MLA Bohra performs bhoomipujan

  Staff Reporter : Pandaria MLA Bhavna Bohra performed the bhoomipujan ceremony for irrigation and water conservation projects worth Rs 13.78 crore in village Chhirpani, aimed at strengthening agriculture and improving water availability in..

State’s Hirabai Baghel gets Handicrafts Awardfrom President Murmu

  Staff Reporter :  President of India Droupadi Murmu presented National Handicrafts Awards for year 2023 to Hirabai Jhareka Baghel, hailing from Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district of Chhattisgarh, in a function held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi..

New rules for MBBS PG admissions

  Staff Reporter : The Chhattisgarh Government has made important changes to the rules for medical postgraduate admissions for 2025. According to a new notification, the system now divides seats into two equal parts, 50% reserved for insti..

Kiran Singh Deo highlights achievements ofBJP Govt on completion of two-year tenure

  Staff Reporter :  BHARATIYA Janata Party State President Kiran Singh Deo described the two-year tenure of the BJP Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, as a true reflection of fulfilled commitments and concre..

‘Tourism sector holdsgreat potential in CGfor employment, business’

  Staff Reporter :  THE Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Vishnu Deo Sai, has taken special initiatives to boost tourism in the State. Continuous efforts are underway to promote the natural beauty and tourist destinations of Chhattisgarh. To..

Probe ordered into election-period purchases by Surguja Edu Deptt

Staff Reporter RAIPUR, Dec 4 A FORMAL inquiry has been initiated into procurement undertaken by the Surguja Education Department during the 2024 Lok Sabha election period, after allegations surfaced that several purchases were processed while the Model Co..

Massive IT search sweep across 42 Raipurlocations targeting Hindustan Coil Group

  Staff Reporter : IN ONE of the largest tax enforcement drives conducted in Chhattisgarh in recent years, income tax investigators launched a coordinated predawn search and seizure operation across Raipur on Thursday, targeting the extens..

Authorities demolish illegal extendedconstruction linked to firing case accused

  Staff Reporter : JAMUL police, in coordination with the Bhilai Municipal Corporation (BMC), demolished the unauthorised extended construction at the shop of the prime accused in the Bhilai firing case. Police said that the action was the..

Maoist killings signal ‘End of Red Terror:’ CM

  Staff Reporter:  CHHATTISGARH Chief Minister Vishnu Deo in a statement following the killing of 12 Maoists in an encounter in Bijapur district, described the operation as a major success in the ongoing anti-Naxal campaign. He emphasised..

Raipur stadiumdraws sea of fans

  By Kirit Joshi : THE second Day-Night One Day International (ODI) between India and South Africa at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Nava Raipur on Wednesday drew a massive crowd, filling the stands with enthusi..

Cabinet gives benefit of 50% discounton power bills to domestic consumers

  Staff Reporter :  CHHATTISGARH Cabinet has decided to give benefit of 50 per cent discount on electricity bills up to 200 units per month to domestic consumers under Mukhyamantri Urja Rahat Jan Abhiyan (M-URJA). Talking to media persons a..

Raj Bhavan will now beknown as Lok Bhavan

  Staff Reporter : THE Chhattisgarh Raj Bhavan will now be officially known as Lok Bhavan. Following a directive from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, Secretary of Governor, Dr C R Prasanna, issued an order on Tuesday to..

IIT Bhilai Team turns waste sulphur intomaterials to combat water pollution

  Staff Reporter :  IN A breakthrough that connects sustainable chemistry with the national need for clean drinking water, scientists at IIT Bhilai have developed a polymer technology that uses industrial sulphur waste to combat water pollu..

Cricket fever gripsRaipur ahead ofIndia-SA ODI

  Staff Reporter :  RAIPUR is buzzing with unprecedented excitement as cricket fans gear up for the second One-Day International (ODI) between India and South Africa at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium on Wednesday. Tic..

Effect of weather change: Dense fogblankets region, visibility severely reduced

  Staff Reporter :  A MARKED shift in weather conditions has been observed across Chhattisgarh, including Raipur district, following the influence of Cyclone Ditwah, which has now weakened into a depression. The system’s impact has r..

Probe report on Korba Collector submittedto Govt after Kanwar allegations

  Staff Reporter :  A DETAILED inquiry into the conduct of Korba Collector Ajit Vasant has been completed and submitted to the Chhattisgarh Government, marking a pivotal moment in a controversy that has dominated administrative and politic..

BMO booked after viralhighway celebration video

  Our Correspondent : KORIYA, Dec 1 A VIRAL video showing Sonhat Block Medical Officer Dr Anit Bakla and his friend celebrating a birthday by cutting a cake on the bonnet of a Scorpio and bursting firecrackers on National Highway 43 has res..

Police resort to lathi charge onprotesting land dealers in Durg

  Staff Reporter : THE real estate developers gheraoed Durg Collectorate on Monday to protest the steep hike in land guideline rates. During their demonstration the situation escalated, prompting police to resort to lathi charge. Land trad..

Team India arrivaltriggers cricketeuphoria in Raipur

  Sports Reporter :  TEAM India’s arrival in Raipur on Monday generated intense excitement across the capital as cricket enthusiasts gathered in large numbers around Swami Vivekananda Airport to welcome the players ahead of the secon..

Bhilai leadsC’garh in dogsterilisation andvaccination drive

  Staff Reporter : THE Bhilai Municipal The corporation has achieved the highest number of dog sterilisation and vaccination procedures in Chhattisgarh, marking a significant step toward controlling the stray dog population in the city. The cor..

Dr Raman Singh thanks PM

  Staff Reporter : FORMER Chief Minister and Speaker of the Chhattisgarh Assembly Dr. Raman Singh has thanked Prime Minister Modi for taking out time from his busy schedule during his stay at the New Speaker House in Nava Raipur in Chhattis..

Over 2,000 students appear forCAT in three cities of the state

  Staff Reporter : OVER 2,000 students have appeared in Common Admission Test (CAT)-2025 across Chhattisgarh to get admission into MBA programs at any one of 22 Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and other top business schools of the c..

PM terms DGP/IGP Conferenceas extremely productive one

  Staff Reporter :  PRIME Minister Narendra Modi returned to Delhi from Raipur by a special plane on Sunday evening. Prime Minister Modi attended the three-day 60th All India Conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police at I..

CG’s NHM workers struggle amidsalary delays, demand action

  Staff Reporter :  WITH salaries pending for over two months, over 16,000 employees of National Health Mission (NHM) across Chhattisgarh are in financial crisis and facing a lot of difficulties to run their households. In this regard, Dis..

PM Modi reaches Raipur

  Staff Reporter :  PRIME Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Raipur on Friday evening to participate in the 60th All India Conference of Directors General and Inspectors General of Police (DGP/IGP), which commenced on Friday at the Indian I..

Maoist leader Chaitu,9 cadres surrender

  Staff Reporter :  TEN Maoist cadres, including a top senior leader, Chaitu alias Shyam Dada, a member of the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZC), surrendered on Friday under the state’s “Poona Margem initiative. The h..

Shah inaugurates 60th All IndiaConference of DGs, IGPs at IIM-R

  Staff  Reporter : UNION Home and Cooperation Minister, Amit Shah, inaugurated the threeday 60th DGP/IGP Conference in Raipur, on Friday. In his address, the Home Minister stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Mo..

Singers Nitin Dubey, Sharmila Biswas’ new song Bane Bane To released

New song “Bane Bane To” from the singing duo of Nitin Dubey and Sharmila Biswas was released on YouTube and on all audio streaming platforms. The song has become a hit and is going viral on YouTube and across social media platforms. Nitin Dubey and Sharmila Biswas have both sung and acted in this song. Composed by Nitin Dubey, this song is written by Budhraj Chauhan. Directed by Ram Yadav and directed by Abhijeet Bharti, the DOP is Nitin Dubey. Nitin Dubey often creates unique and catchy song titles ..

‘CG Govt promises full support to Sanju Devi’

  Staff Reporter :  DEPUTY Chief Minister and Sports and Youth Welfare Department Minister Arun Sao, has said that State Government will provide all possible help to Kabaddi player Sanju Devi of Korba district. Sanju Devi brought immense ho..