Raipur

NIT Raipur opens workshop on Chandrayaan Mission

  Staff Reporter :  Center for Space and Interplanetary Exploration (COSINE) of National Institute of Technology (NIT) Raipur is organizing a five-day offline workshop on the Chandrayaan Mission and its Applications in collaboration with..

Mahasamund police uncover Rs 106 cr sponge iron theft, fake billing racket

  Staff Reporter :  A routine toll inspection of two trucks in Mahasamund district has led police to uncover a suspected large-scale racket involving alleged theft of sponge iron, fake invoicing and illegal mineral trading, with transacti..

C’garh’s mass marriage enters Golden Book of World Records

  Chhattisgarh has achieved a historic milestone by entering in Golden Book of World Records by setting highest record of holding more than 1,000 marriages in a single day under the Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana. Chhattisgarh has set an inspir..

3 minor girls pregnant in Bijapur hostel: alleges Cong

  Staff Reporter : A major controversy erupted in the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly on Monday after the Opposition Congress alleged that three minor girls studying in a Government school in Bijapur district were found pregnant. The pa..

631 live tortoises seized near Odisha-Andhra border, 7 held

  Staff Reporter :  Forest officials seized 631 live tortoises during a raid in Motu area of Malkangiri district near the Odisha–Andhra Pradesh border, which borders Bastar region of Chhattisgarh. Seven people, including two traders f..

Chhattisgarh’s Tribal Music, A living legacy under threat

   By Dr Abhinav : For tribal communities in Chhattisgarh, music transcends art, it’s a vibrant thread weaving memory, ritual, identity, and collective heritage into daily and ceremonial life. Traditional instruments pulse at th..

LPG shortage triggers long queues in twin cities, food businesses face uncertainty

  Staff Reporter :  An unusual rush at LPG gas agencies and growing concerns among small food businesses are being witnessed in the twin cities of Durg and Bhilai as delays in gas cylinder supply begin to affect both households and commerc..

HC announces a new roster, with effect from March 17

n Staff Reporter RAIPUR, Mar 15 High Court of Chhattisgarh has published a new roster of work with effect from March 17, 2026. The four Division Benches have been constituted. The Division Bench-I comprising of Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and justice Ravi..

Pushpalata becomes beacon of self-reliance

The public-welfare schemes and initiatives of the Chhattisgarh government have elevated the dreams of rural women to new heights, propelling them steadily toward economic self-reliance. The story of Pushpalata Parker from Pathariya Doma in Durg district stands today as an inspiring example for all those women who harbor dreams of becoming entrepreneurs but hesitate in the face of limited resources...

Nitin Dubey receives ‘Best Star Singer 2026’ Award

 Renowned singer Nitin Dubey along with his supporter after receiving the award.   Staff Reporter :  RAIPUR, Chhattisgarh’s renowned singer, actor, and music composer Nitin Dubey has received in ‘Best Star Singer 2026&..

43 tribal communities create 2 world records

   Staff Reporter : RAIPUR : Two world records were made in a two-day at Aadi Parab – 2026, which concluded at Chhattisgarh Tribal Research and Training Institute campus in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar on Saturday late evening. Fi..

Concern raised over Kharun river pollution

   Staff Reporter : Raipur : Expressing concern over the deteriorating condition of the Kharun river, leaders of Johar Chhattisgarh Party (JCP) and Chhattisgarhiya Yuva Kranti Sena (CYKS) alleged that several stretches of the riv..

Fire breaks out in house; None hurt

   Staff Reporter : BHILAI : FIRE broke out at a residential house in the Borsi area of Durg on Saturday morning, prompting a swift response from the fire brigade, which managed to control the blaze and avert a major accident. Acc..

71,94,079 cases resolved during National Lok Adalat held across CG

   Staff Reporter : RAIPUR :  A total of 71,94,079 cases were resolved during Chhattisgarh’s first National Lok Adalat of 2026, held across State on Saturday. An award amount of Rs 37,332.45 crore was passed. In a major..

Jagatguru Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati in State from 15th

   Staff Reporter : Raipur : Parmadhy Paramdharmadheesh Uttaramnaya Jyotirpeethadheeshwar Jagatguru Shankaracharya Swami Shri Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati Ji Maharaj will arrive in Chhattisgarh for a three-day visit starting March..

Demand of electrical cooking appliances soars Suppliers raise prices up to 10% in last two days

   Staff Reporter : Raipur : Due to conflict and tension in West Asia and rumours of cooking gas cylinder shortage, there has been a sharp increase in demand for induction stoves as well as microwave ovens and air-fryers in all de..

Chief Justice Sinha to inaugurate National Lok Adalat at Durg

   Staff Reporter : Durg : In accordance with the directions of the National Legal Services Authority, New Delhi, and under the guidance of the Chhattisgarh State Legal Services Authority, Bilaspur, the National Lok Adalat is bein..

Assembly updates Temple renovation sparks uproar

   Staff Reporter : RAIPUR :  An uproar was created after Congress MLA Indra Sao raised questions regarding the renovation of temples and religious sites in State Budget Session on Friday. The comment led to an sharp counter..

Questions on linseed seed quality echo in House

   Staff Reporter : RAIPUR : Sharp questions were raised regarding linseed production and the rejection of farmers’ produce on the 10th day of the Budget session in the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly. During the Question..

Assembly passes grant demands of Jaiswal’s departments

  Staff Reporter :  CHHATTISGARH Legislative Assembly on Thursday evening passed the grant demands amounting Rs 6976.54 crore of Minster for Public Health and Family Welfare, Medical Education, OBC and Minority Development Department Shyam..

CM’s tough stand againstillegal opium cultivation

  Staff Reporter : 12 FOLLOWING reports of illegal opium cultivation in the state, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has taken a strict stand and directed all district collectors to conduct a comprehensive survey of potential areas in their res..

ED seeks FEO tag for two Mahadev betting accused

  By Mukesh S Singh :  In a significant development in the Rs 6,000 crore Mahadev online betting investigation, the Enforcement Directorate has approached the special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in Raipur seeking to decl..

Uproar over LPG shortage

  Staff Reporter :  Chaos in the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly on Thursday as Opposition Congress MLAs protested a severe shortage of cooking gas cylinders and petroleum products. The uproar, which veered into discussions of internation..

100 lost phones worth Rs 20 lakh recovered

  Staff Reporter :  In a significant recovery drive, the Anti Crime and Cyber Unit (ACCU) of Raipur Police Commissionerate has traced and recovered 100 lost mobile phones worth nearly Rs 20 lakh and returned them to their rightful owners...

‘LPG deliveries normal, bookings to be cleared in 3/4 days’

  Staff Reporter :  Amid rumors of an LPG shortage triggered by the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war, a sudden rush has been witnessed at several LPG gas agencies in Raipur and across Chhattisgarh over the past few days. The Middle East hostil..

Dilapidated bridges in Kanker discussed, Speaker suggests blacklisting contractors

  Staff Reporter :  The condition of damaged bridges and culverts in Kanker district became a contentious issue during Question Hour on the eighth day of the Budget Session of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly, with legislators raising..

108 Naxals surrender, carry a collective reward of Rs 3.95 crore

  Jagdalpur : In a remarkable success of the government’s fight against Left Wing Extremism, 108 Maoists carrying a collective reward of Rs 3.95 crore surrendered in Bastar district on Wednesday. Besides a huge stock of weapons, Rs 3...

CM releases special issue of Deepkamal based on Union Budget

  Raipur :  Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday released a special issue of the BJP’s publication Deepkamal based on the Union Budget 2026-27 at the Vidhan Sabha Bhawan office in Nava Raipur. The special edition focuses on the pr..

CM allays fear regarding shortage of LPG stock

  Staff Reporter Raipur :  Assuring citizens over the availability of cooking gas, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday said people need not worry about LPG supplies as adequate stock of LPG along with petrol and diesel is available acr..

Cabinet clears Freedom of Religion Bill, multiple reforms

  Staff Reporter :  The Government of Chhattisgarh Cabinet on Tuesday approved the draft of the Chhattisgarh Freedom of Religion Bill (Dharma Swatantra Vidheyak) 2026 aimed at curbing forced religious conversions in State. The decision was..

Green Cave works raise ecological concerns

  By Mukesh S Singh Raipur :  Construction Works related to tourism infrastructure inside Green Cave located in Kanger Valley National Park in Bastar district have drawn scrutiny after official records, scientific studies and inspection obs..

Tension in Middle East hitting dry fruit supply in Chhattisgarh

  Staff Reporter Raipur :  The ongoing tensions in Middle East/West Asia due to conflict in between USA-Israel and Iran are expected to hit the trades of dates and other dry fruits in Chhattisgarh as well as entire country especially in cur..

Bomb threat, email triggers high alert at High Court, High Court premises sealed as precautionary measure

  Our Correspondent :  A bomb threat email triggered panic and a massive security alert at the Chhattisgarh High Court in Bilaspur on Monday morning, prompting authorities to seal off the entire court complex and launch an extensive search..

614 drunk drivers booked in Raipur during 10-day traffic crackdown, Audi, BMW among vehicles seized during checks

  Staff Reporter Raipur :  In a sustained enforcement drive aimed at curbing drunken driving and reducing road accidents, the Raipur Police Commissionerate’s Traffic Wing has taken action against 614 drivers found driving under the in..

BJP candidate Laxmi Verma, Cong’s Netam elected unopposed to RS

  Staff Reporter RAIPUR :  Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Laxmi Verma and Congress candidate Phulodevi Netam, the incumbent Rajya Sabha member, were elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Chhattisgarh. Both received their electio..

Steel Women Run marks grand beginning of Women’s Day Celebrations at BSP

  Staff Reporter BHILAI :  The Bhilai Steel Plant Officers’ Association organised the Steel Women Run 2026 at Pragati Bhawan, Civic Centre, Bhilai, to mark the beginning of International Women’s Day celebrations. The event witn..

Kharmaas from 15th; auspicious ceremonies to pause for a month

  Our Correspondent KORBA :  Manglik or auspicious ceremonies such as marriages, engagements, housewarming rituals and mundan will remain suspended for nearly a month as Kharmaas begins on March 15 and continues till April 14, according to..

Discussion on department-wise demand for grants to begin in State Assembly from today

  Staff Reporter RAIPUR : Discussion on department-wise demand for grants will begin in the House in the on-going budget session of Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar on Monday. The discussions on department-wise d..

Former DGP of Chhattisgarh Vishwa Ranjan passes away

  Staff Reporter RAIPUR :  Former Director General of Police (DGP) Chhattisgarh and 1973 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Vishwa Ranjan passed away at Medanta Hospital in Patna, Bihar on Saturday night. Deputy Chief Minister and St..

‘CWPO details to be displayed in every police station’

  Staff Reporter :  In a move aimed at strengthening child-friendly policing practices, the Chhattisgarh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CSCPCR) has issued a key recommendation directing that details of the Child Welfare Po..

BJP candidate Laxmi Verma, Congress, RS polls’ Phulodevi Netam file papers

  Staff Reporter :  Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Laxmi Verma and Congress candidate and sitting Rajya Sabha Member Phulodevi Netam have filed their nominations for Rajya Sabha polls at Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly premises in..

DSP cracks UPSC, DSP Diamond Singh Dhruv from Dhamtari district secured AI rank 623 in UPSC, Darshana Singh secures UPSC Rank 283, brings pride to MCB district

  Staff Reporter : In an inspiring achievement for Chhattisgarh, young police officer Diamond Singh Dhruv, currently serving as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in the State Police, has successfully cleared the prestigious Union Public Se..

Jashpur bids farewell to Mahavir Prasad Jain

  Staff Reporter :  Veteran social worker, former MISA detainee and noted democracy fighter Mahavir Prasad Jain passed away in Jashpur at the age of about 93, leaving behind a legacy associated with the struggle for democratic rights during..

Nine killed in separate tragedies, Five killed, 20 grievously injured as bus overturns

  Our Correspondent JASHPUR : Five persons were killed on the spot and over twenty people sustained grievous injuries when a passenger bus lost control and overturned near Godaamba village in Duldula block while traveling from Kardega (Kurd..

Photo expo on Padma Awardees draws acclaim

  Staff Reporter :  THE photo exhibition “Chhattisgarh’s Luminaries: The Inspiring Journeys of Padma Award Recipients,” organized by the Department of Culture and Official Language, Chhattisgarh, received overwhelming appr..

BJP nominates Laxmi Verma asRajya Sabha candidate from C’garh

  BHARATIYA Janata Party (BJP) has fielded Member of State Commission for Women Laxmi Verma as a Rajya Sabha candidate from Chhattisgarh for the biennial Rajya Sabha polls. Laxmi Verma was also the President of Zila Panchayat Raipur. The biennia..

CG Youths Excell in India SkillsRegional Competition (East)

  Staff Reporter : THE youth of Chhattisgarh state have achieved remarkable success by winning 12 medals and 04 Medals of Excellence in the India Skills Regional Competition (East) 2025-26. This competition is being organized in four stages..

Drone surveillance marks RaipurCommissionerate’s 1st Holi security grid

  Staff Reporter :  IN A FIRST since its formation, the, Raipur Police Commissionerate system, has rolled out drone surveillance as part of its Holi security grid, signalling a technology backed approach to festival policing. In this regar..

Pak forces kill 67 Taliban personnel

  By Sajjad Hussain ISLAMABAD : PAKISTAN security forces killed another 67 Afghan Taliban personnel in overnight operations, repulsing their attacks at 16 locations along the south-western border early Tuesday, officials said. Information M..

Iranian drones hit US Embassy in Saudi Arabia

  DUBAI : IRAN struck the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital with a drone early on Tuesday as it kept hitting targets around the region, while the United States and Israel pounded Iran with airstrikes in what US President Donald Tru..