Raipur

Lt Pt Narayan Awasthi - 74-yr-long tale of a forgotten hero of CG

   By Mukesh S SinghRaipur,   In the world of big names, curiously, true heroes tend to be anonymous. This substantiates the unrecognised contribution of Late Pandit Narayan Prasad Awasthi, a freedom fighter and philanthropist fr..

Renowned personalities of C’garh join BJP

    Staff ReporterRAIPUR,  Many renowned personalities from Chhattisgarh, attracted by the customs and policies of the party, flocked to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday. The party witnessed a massive influx ..

National Ramayan Festival evokes spirit of Lord Ram

   Our CorrespondentRAIGARH, THE National Ramayan Festival, commenced amidst devotional fervour at Ramleela Maidan here on Thursday afternoon. The inaugural session was marked by a chain of captivating events. The festival commenced wi..

CM transfers Rs 32.35 crore as unemployment allowance

   Staff ReporterRAIPUR,  CHIEF MINISTER Bhupesh Baghel facilitated the transfer of funds to beneficiaries under Unemployment Allowance Scheme in a programme held at his official residence, here, on Wednesday. Large numbers of you..

Bhilai lass Aadya secures Junior Scholarship in Bharatnatyamn Staff Reporter

  BHILAI, Bhilai lass Aadya Pandey disciple of Dr G Ratheesh Babu Director Nrithyathi Kalakshetram secured Junior Scholarship in Bharatnatyam from Centre for Cultural Resources and Training Ministry of Culture, Government of India for the y..

Prakash takes charge as Chairman SAIL

   Staff ReporterBHILAI,  Amarendu Prakash has assumed the charge of Chairman, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) on Wednesday. Prior to taking charge as the Chairman, Prakash held the post of Director in-charge, Bokaro Steel..

Admission process in HYU begins today

   Staff Reporter DURG,  The online portal of the Hemchand Yadav University (HYU), Durg will open from June 1, for admissions in different faculties like BA, B Com, B Sc, BCA, B Lib, BBA, DCA etc. for the session 2023-24. Giving t..

Yashi edges State’s name on Mount Everest, Lhotse

   Staff ReporterRaipur, Mountaineer Yashi Jain, a young and dynamic girl from Raigarh district, has edged the name of Chhattisgarh on Mount Everest, and Mount Lhotse, the world’s two highest mountain peaks, by hoisting tri-colou..

Arun Sao highlights Govt’s failures

    Staff ReporterRAIPUR Arun Sao, BJP State President responding to the questions raised by Congress regarding the nine years of BJP Government at the center posed several counter-questions to the Congress Government, highlightin..

Congress faces challenge in Sanjari Balod as anti-incumbency factor looms

     By E V Murli & Anand JalgaonkarThe politics in Sanjari Balod is heating up as the upcoming elections draw near. Congress, with a strong presence in the region, has comfortably secured the seat in previous elections. Ho..

Red terrorists planning to form new front organisations in urban areas

   By Kartik Lokhande The origin of Naxalite/Maoist terrorism in India can be traced back to urban minds who owed allegiance to Chinese Communist leader Mao Zedong, or ‘Chairman Mao’. Apart from Maoists preparing for a full-scal..

Raipur Smart City Ltd gets international recognition

   Staff ReporterRAIPUR,  Raipur Smart City Limited, has achieved international recognition at the prestigious ‘The Asset Triple-A Awards’ organised by The Asset Group in Hong Kong. The city’s innovative ‘D..

Now, tribal and forest deptt staff are friends: CM Baghel

    Staff ReporterRAIPUR,  Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel praised the Narwa Development Scheme and various other initiatives of State Forest and Climate Change Department for their positive impact on fostering har..

‘Hard work is the essence to crack Civil Services exam’

   Staff ReporterRAIPUR,Shubhali Laxmikant Parihar, wife of 2020 Chhattisgarh cadre Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer C S Pardeshi, has secured 473rd All India Rank in Civil Services Examination-2022 conducted by the Union Public Service ..

Police Help Center inaugurated at Dabarapara intersection in Bhilai

   Staff Reporter BHILAI, POLICE Help Center was inaugurated at the hands of Dr Abhishek Pallava, Superintendent of Police (SP), Durg at Dabarapara intersection at highway in Bhilai-3 on Monday. The police help center has been opened a..

Women stage massive demo against Govt breaching promise of liquor ban

   Staff Reporter DURG, A large number of BJP Mahila Morcha leaders led by District Mahila Morcha President Divya Kalihari to protest against the breach of promise on liquor ban in state staged ‘Chakka Jam’ at Patel Chowk D..

CM announces to open new colleges at Rampur, Umreli

   Staff ReporterRAIPUR, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel announced that a new college would be opened at Rampur and Umreli under Rampur legislative assembly constituency of Korba district. Addressing the villagers during his Bhent Mulaq..

Serious misappropriation in Gaushalas during BJP’s reign in State: Congress

   Staff ReporterRAIPUR, Chhattisgarh Congress has demanded Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel to allow for the audit of funds and lands allocated to Gaushalas (cow shelters) during the previous Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Government in th..

Cong leaders pay tributes to ex-PM Rajiv Gandhi

A number of senior Congress leaders and workers paid tributes to former Prime Minister, late. Rajiv Gandhi on his 32nd death anniversary, on Sunday. The Congressmen garlanded the statue of Gandhi, situated at Naudra Bridge. Speaking on the occasion, City Congress Committee President Jagat Bahadur Singh said late Rajiv Gandhi had seen the dream of 21st century India. He had laid the foundation stone of communication revolution, as a result of which our country is the first in the world. Later, other ..

Cong Govt is continuously working to strengthen farmers: CM Baghel

Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel addressing the Bharose Ka Sammelan at Sankara village under Patan Legislative Assembly of Durg district on Sunday said that the Congress Government in Chhattisgarh is continuously working to strengthen the farmers of State. CM said that former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was of the view that India will not be strong until the economic condition of the farmers of the country does not improve. If India is to be made strong, then the farmers of India have to be made strong. ..

Bandh in Ratanpur after rape victim’s mother sent to jail

  Our Correspondent   BILASPUR,   RATANPUR witnessed total Bandh on Sunday to mark protest against police for sending the rape victim’s mother to jail. Irked by the suspicious action of police the women of Brahman Samaj, activist..

Bhilai lad Amit Ghosh makes it to Bollywood

May 21 Actor Amit Ghosh of Bhilai has made it to Bollywood industry and is currently busy in films, web series and television serials. Amit talks about the mental agony and the feeling of hopelessness he went through, while he was trying to make a career as an actor in the film industry, how things changed for him after his cameo role in in Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo in 2010. Currently he is busy in his new venture ‘Neerja-Ek Nai Pehchan’ to be telecast soon in Colors TV...

KCG Assembly: Where nature meets royalty in a vibrant political landscape

Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan Gandai (KCG) Assembly, situated in the scenic Maikal mountain range, is known for its natural beauty and landmarks such as the Amner Muska and Pipariya rivers. One of the notable attractions in the region is the Singhdababa reservoir project, constructed at cost of 220 crores. The assembly area is adorned with important hydraulic structures like the Pradhanpath barrage, Chhidari dam, and various other dams. The assembly comprises four tehsils, namely Khairagarh, Chhuikhadan, ..

Coal Secretary discussesmining projects in C’garh

   Our CorrespondentBILASPUR,  SECRETARY, Ministry of Coal Amrit Lal Meena held a meeting with Chief Secretary, Government of Chhattisgarh Amitabh Jain at Mantralaya Mahanadi Bhawan, Raipur on Thursday to discuss on different issu..

Luscious litchis steps in markets of twin cities

   Staff ReporterBHILAI, LIKE mangoes, luscious litchis are another flavorsome and delicious fruit that makes an appearance during summer and has started arriving in markets of twin cities, Bhilai and Durg. Even though litchis have arr..

Narwa Vikas Yojana helps increase soil moisture-levels in Gurur block

   By Abhishek KumarRAIPUR,  Narwa Vikas Yojana has yielded a fruitful result in State as soil moisture-levels have increased in Gurur block of Balod district as an impact of Narwa Vikas Yojana. Vegetation health has also improved..

C’garh boils at 42oC

   Staff ReporterRAIPUR, Chhattisgarh is currently experiencing severe scorching conditions, with temperatures hovering around 42 degrees Celsius. The State is expected to face a heat wave-like situation in several districts on May 21 ..

Man kills parents, grand-mother; burns remains to hide evidence

   Our CorrespondentSARAIPALI, Putka village in district Mahasamund was shattered by a heart-wrenching tragedy where a 24-year-old man was arrested for brutal murders of his own parents and grandmother. As per police, the horrifying se..

RMC Mayor announces stringent action against culprits in Unipole scam

    Staff ReporterRAIPUR, Mayor Aijaz Dhebar on Thursday announced stringent action against the officials and employees of Raipur Municipal Corporation (RMC) found involved in the Unipole scam. A second investigative committee con..

LRAC expresses satisfaction over pace of five C’garh-centric projects

    Staff ReporterRaipur,   A crucial 4th review meeting of Local Research Advisory Committee (LRAC) of Model Rural Health Research Unit (MRHRU), being operated under mentorship of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) an..

Traces of British-Era Railway unearthed in Borai Likhma village

   By Manoj SharmaKONDAGAON, Historic trace of a railway line operated by the British colonial rulers has come to light in Borai Likhma village, near Kondagaon. The railway line, which once connected Likhma to Raipur, spanned a distanc..

Dongargarh’s spiritual, political confluence

   By E V Murli & Anand JalgaonkarThe enchanting city of Dongargarh with its ancient temple of Devi Bamleshwari, perched atop the highest peak, has long been a revered destination for the devout. With its religious harmony and signif..

4-interstate accused of chain snatching held

   Staff ReporterRAIPUR, Raipur Police have arrested four members of an interstate gang of chain snatchers. The gang was involved in at least three chain snatching incidents in the Raipur. First complaint was lodged by applicant, a Bil..

President Murmu awards Kirti Chakra to family of martyr Deepak Bhardwaj

   Staff ReporterRAIPUR, The family of Martyr Deepak Bhardwaj, who sacrificed his life for the country during a Naxal operation in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on April 3, 2021, is both saddened by the loss of their son and pr..

ITI recruitment to be done on 920 posts instead of 366

    Staff ReporterRAIPUR,  In accordance with Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel’s instructions and for the benefit of youth, the number of posts advertised for the recruitment of I T I training officers has been increased f..

CM terms Enforcement Directorate as ‘Bhasmasur’

   Staff ReporterRAIPUR, Making a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has termed Enforcement Directorate (ED) as ‘Bhasmasur’. Talking to media persons in the state capital befo..

Central Food Deptt team to investigate alleged rice scam

   Staff ReporterRAIPUR,  A team from the Central Food Department has arrived in Chhattisgarh to investigate an alleged rice scam during the COVID-19 pandemic. Raipur Member of Parliament, Sunil Soni addressing a press conference,..

Seven arrested for attacking BJP Corporator

   Staff ReporterRAIPUR, Seven attackers, including three women, were arrested after vicious attack on a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Corporator Chandrapal Dhangar at Muttpurena area. The frenzied mob assaulted the Corporator, while ac..

Pragya Nayak tops CGPSC exam

   Staff ReporterRAIPUR, The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) has announced the results of the State Service Examination-2021, with Pragya Nayak emerging as the topper of the exam. Ananya Agrawal secured the second rank, ..

RTO’s new system to enhance transparency in services

   Staff ReporterRAIPURRegional Transport Office (RTO) has introduced a new system to enhance the transparency in services. Now the information about RC and license issuance will be sent directly to the vehicle owners on their WhatsApp. Und..

Dr Raman Singh’s scathing attack on Congress Govt

   Staff ReporterRAIPUR, Former Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh and National Vice-President of BJP Dr Raman Singh participated in the ‘Mahadharna’ demonstration organised in Rajnandgaon district on Thursday.At the demonstrat..

CM Baghel accuses ED of implicating him in scam

   Staff ReporterRAIPUR, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has accused the Enforcement Directorate (ED) of attempting to implicate him in an alleged liquor scam. Baghel stated that the ED is acting as an agent of the Bharatiya..

CM announces various devpt works in Sipat

   Staff ReporterRAIPUR, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel interacted with villagers during his Bhent Mulaqat programme at Sipat under Masturi legislative assembly of Bilaspur district. Baghel took feedback from the villagers about governm..

Girls outshine boys in 10th, 12th Board exams

   Staff ReporterRAIPUR, Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education (CGBSE) has announced the results of the Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination and High School Certificate Examination conducted in 2023. Vidhi Bhosale, a stu..

Unique Mahua tree wedding tradition in Barsur

   By Dr Abhinav MishraIn the heart of the tribal-dominated region of Dantewada, an ancient town called Barsur hosts a unique tradition practiced by the villagers for many years. The village heads, along with the Baiga, Sirha, and Guniya tr..

BJYM stages gherao of employment office

    Staff ReporterRAIPUR,Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha gheraoed the employment office in Chhattisgarh's capital Raipur on Monday. State President of BJYM Ravi Bhagat while addressing the huge rally said that the government which came to..

Cong Govt looting people to fill coffers of 10 Janpath: BJP

    Staff ReporterRAIPUR, The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the Congress Government in Chhattisgarh of turning the State into an ATM for the Gandhi family after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) busted a liquor scam wort..

Enigma of invincible politics of ‘Mohan Bhaiya’

   By E V MurliBrijmohan Agrawal, three-time BJP MLA from Raipur Nagar Dakshin constituency, has proven to be an invincible force in electoral politics, thanks to his exceptional political acumen and unswerving dedication towards his politi..

‘Stop taking precepts from politicians’

   Staff Reporter BHILAI,  PEOPLE ought to come forward and protest preaching by politicians and politics by preachers as it is the key to bring Ram Rajya in true sense, said Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand. He was address..

Rishika qualifies for 15th Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Moot Court

   Staff Reporter RAIPUR,Rishika Thakur, a Bastar girl, has brought laurels to the state after she was selected for World Round competition of 15th Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Moot Court. Top 6 teams in the India Rounds 2023 of the 15t..