IN a tragic road accident on Sunday morning near Gumga village on the Ambikapur-Bilaspur National Highway, four youths travelling in a car lost their lives. The victims, residents of Changorabhata in Raipur, were identified as Dushyant, Rahul, Sanjeev and Swapnil, all aged between 25 and 30. The fifth youth, Dikesh, was critically injured and is currently receiving treatment at Ambikapur Medical College. The group, traveling in a Skoda Rapid car, was reportedly en route to Mainpat. Initial reports ..

THE poster of the Chhattisgarhi multi-star cast film Doli Leke Aaja, produced under the banner of Rajshri Music and Mahendra Film Production, was unveiled in a grand ceremony in Raipur. The event took place at Sindhu Palace Shankar, graced by Chief guest Shrichand Sundarani, alongside special guests Padma Shri Usha Barle and Gorelal Burman. Esteemed producers, directors, artists, and stalwarts of Chhollywood film industry were also present.. The film is written, produced, and directed by the talented ..

IN a bid to promote the cultivation of Kodo-Kutki, the Forest Department has decided to purchase the crop directly from the farmers’ doorstep. The initiative, which is set to commence on December 15, aims to provide a fair price to the farmers and encourage them to cultivate the crop. The Forest Department has fixed the purchase price of Kodo at Rs 3200 per quintal, which is Rs 100 more than the price of paddy. The department has set a target of purchasing 1000 quintals of Kodo. According to K K Nishant, ..

In a significant move towards the rehabilitation of surrendered Naxalites and families affected by Naxal violence, the Chhattisgarh Government has secured approval from the Central Government for the construction of 15,000 houses under the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana (PMGAY). This historic decision, facilitated by the relentless efforts of Deputy Chief Minister and State Home Minister Vijay Sharma, aims to provide a safe and dignified life to those affected by years of unrest in the Naxal-affected ..

Padma Shri Uma Shankar Pandey, a prominent water conservation advocate from Banda district, Uttar Pradesh, proposed the establishment of a Water University, Water Museum and a Training Centre for water conservation in Chhattisgarh. Speaking on the sidelines of a workshop on ‘Climate Change’ in the State Capital, Pandey emphasised the lack of a dedicated institution globally where water-related matters could be systematically studied. ss Pandey further proposed setting up a training center where students ..

Eyes are among the most vital organs of the human body, and maintaining their health is crucial for a good quality of life. In this Face to Face feature, we speak with Dr Shubhangi Deshmukh Giradkar, a distinguished Ophthalmologist from the region, about the importance of eye care and the various aspects of maintaining good vision. ..

Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao criticised the Congress Government, claiming that no recruitments were made during their tenure, only scams under the guise of recruitment. He reassured that the BJP Government’s approach is clear, as evidenced by numerous recruitment advertisements aimed at providing Government job opportunities to the youth. Although a stay has been issued by the High Court on constable recruitment, Sao assured that the Government would present its side in court and proceed as per ..

Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya’s (IGKV) Agri-Business Incubation Centre (R-ABI), Raipur, facilitated a major Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing between its incubated start-up, Urvarak Industries Pvt. Ltd., and Japan’s Konoike Group. The ceremony, attended by IGKV’s Vice Chancellor Dr Girish Chandel, marked a significant step in globalising innovative agricultural solutions. The MoU was signed by Anil Passary, founder of Urvarak Industries, and Katsufumi Ohtsuki, General Manager of the ..

The path for the introduction of 100 electric buses in Raipur city under the Prime Minister’s e-Bus Service Scheme has been cleared. As per the vision of the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, the Raipur Urban Public Service Society, the designated implementation agency under the scheme, has been granted administrative approval and permission to invite tenders for civil infrastructure for the bus depot. The approval includes a central share of Rs ..

Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Paediatric Cardiac Centre in Nava Raipur celebrated 99 years of Sri Sathya Sai in the hospital campus recently. All the children, who have been operated, staff and well-wishers participated in the celebrations. As a special offering from the medical faculty, seven procedures were performed as an offering to Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospital and ‘Sowbhagyam’ were lighted and decorated with flowers and balloons and large-size Rangolis. The day ..

Women and Child Development Minister in Chhattisgarh Laxmi Rajwade narrowly escaped a serious road accident. Her car, en route to Kusmi, was struck by a truck, leaving the vehicle damaged. Those accompanying the minister were relieved to find her unharmed. According to reports, the incident occurred near Chargarh under the Rajpur police station area when a clinker-laden truck collided with the minister’s car. The impact caused a chain reaction, with other vehicles in the convoy crashing into one another...

   Staff Reporter DURG, THE two-day boot camp on innovation, design, and entrepreneurship hosted at Chhatrapati Shivaji Institute of Technology (CSIT), Durg, concluded. Organised under the aegis of AICTE New Delhi, the programme aimed..

  Staff Reporter Raipur,  Raipur Obstetrics and Gynecology Society (ROGS) commemorated its 50th anniversary at the 20th Annual State-Level Conference, inaugurated on Saturday at a private hotel here. Attended by over 150 delegates, the ev..

  Staff Reporter  BHILAI,  SAIL-Bhilai Steel Plant’s Modex unit, Steel Melting Shop-3, (SMS-3), achieved yet another milestone of cumulative production of 15 MT (Million Tonne) of crude steel, on Saturday. The journey of SMS-3 ..

    Staff Reporter  Raipur, Chhattisgarh’s Agriculture Minister, Ramvichar Netam, who on Friday night sustained serious injuries in a road accident, was discharged from hospital on Saturday after making a steady recovery. Th..

  Staff Reporter  RAIPUR, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Sunil Soni defeated Indian National Congress (INC) candidate Akash Sharma by a margin of 46,082 votes in Raipur City South Legislative Assembly by-poll. Sunil Soni polled 89,0..

   Staff Reporter RAIPUR,   Dr Kirti Sisodia, has been recognised for her outstanding work in the media industry. She was recently awarded the international ‘Sarojini Naidu’ International Award for Working Women by the..

   Business Reporter RAIPUR,  CONFEDERATION of All India Traders (CAIT) organised the Chhattisgarh Vyapar Sammelan and Regional Diwali Milan Samaroh in Bilaspur, bringing together traders and dignitaries for a significant event. Prave..

  Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh  addressing the Regional Conference on Good Governance at Nava Raipur, Atal Nagar on Friday.n Two-day regional conference on Good Governance concludes in Nava Raipur n Vision Document 2047 of the..

  By Mukesh S Singh   A euphoric video of District Reserve Guard (DRG) troopers performing the Bastariya dance has ignited social media, trending widely across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and WhatsApp. This celebration followed their stra..

Forest officials on Thursday retrieved the carcass of a one-month-old elephant calf from a pond in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district. Prima-facie it seems the calf got trampled by bigger elephants in its herd and drowned after entering the water body in the Chhal range of Dharamjaigarh forest division, said Abhishek Jogawat, divisional forest officer. A herd of 52 elephants has been roaming in the area. The herd was bathing in the same pond from where the carcass of the calf was recovered, he said. ..

Good governance is a foundation for sustainable development, and Chhattisgarh has made significant strides in embracing this principle. With a focus on transparency, accountability, and public participation, the state has worked towards enhancing the efficiency of its administration and ensuring equitable growth for all citizens. From improved infrastructure and health services to the empowerment of rural communities, Chhattisgarh's approach to good governance reflects a commitment to inclusive development..

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai virtually attended the commencement of 150th Birth Anniversary Year celebration of Bhagwan Birsa Munda on the occasion of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas from Science College Ground in Raipur city on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the commencement of 150th Birth Anniversary Year celebration of Bhagwan Birsa Munda on the occasion of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas in Jamui, Bihar on Friday. The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone and inaugurated various development ..

FOREST, Climate Change, Water Resources, Skill Development, Cooperation and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kedar Kashyap performed a ceremonial Griha Pravesh (housewarming) at his newly constructed government residence in Naya Raipur, along with his family on Thursday. The event was marked by a traditional Puja and Arti. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Minister Kashyap for entering his new residence...

The fate of 31 candidates was locked in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) during Raipur City South Legislative Assembly by-poll, which concluded peacefully on Wednesday with over 50.50 percent voter turnout. Speaking with ‘The Hitavada’, Raipur Deputy District Election Officer Uma Shankar Bande reported the smooth conduct of the polling. One VVPAT machine was replaced at polling station 131 in the constituency. Senior citizens, women, and young voters participated enthusiastically in the by-poll. ..