Raipur

Combating Naxalism

    By E V Murli  The clash between security forces and Maoist insurgents near Binagunda-Koragutta jungles in Chhattisgarh, resulting in the killing of twenty-nine Maoists, underscores the persistent challenge of Naxalism to ..

Naxals kill another BJP leader

      Our CorrespondentNARAYANPUR,    IN a tragic turn of events, suspected Naxalites struck again in the insurgency-hit Narayanpur district, claiming the life of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker late..

‘Killing of 29 Naxals is a big success of security forces’

    Staff ReporterRAIPUR,  Former Chief Minister and Congress candidate from Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha seat Bhupesh Baghel has clarified his previous statement of fake encounter on the killing of 29 Naxalites by security forces, ..

Campaigning for Bastar Lok Sabha polls ends

     Staff ReporterRAIPUR,    Campaigning for Bastar Lok Sabha elections ended at 5 pm on Wednesday. Under the first phase, polling will be held in Bastar Lok Sabha on April 19. As per information received the ..

Coal Levy Scam.. Court rejects second bail plea of Soumya Chaurasia

     Staff ReporterRaipur,    THE bail plea of Soumya Chaurasia, a key accused in the Rs 600 crore coal mining transportation scam in Chhattisgarh, has been turned down by the special court in Raipur. The Speci..

UPSC exam.. 3 from CG among top rankers

     Staff ReporterRAIPUR,    Anusha Pillay, Abhishek Dange and Neha Byadwal secured 202,452 and 569th rank respectively in the Civil Services Examination-2023 conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (..

Former CM Baghel’s sister-in-law joins BJP

    Staff Reporter DURG,    Congress has suffered a major setback in the Durg parliamentary constituency due to the Lok Sabha elections. Seema Baghel, sister-in-law of former CM Bhupesh Baghel, has joined hands with..

CM Sai should refrain from making derogatory statements: MLA Yadav

     Staff ReporterRAIPUR,    Khallari Congress MLA and former Parliamentary Secretary Dwarkadhish Yadav has strongly criticised Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai for his disparaging remarks about the Yadav communi..

Sudden pleasant showers bring respite from heat

     Staff reporterRAIPUR,    THE day-long stinging heat warning of blistering hot conditions in coming days was eclipsed with sudden showers for some respite during the evening hours in Raipur on Monday. Gusty..

Brijmohan Agrawal files nomination for Raipur LS seat

     Staff ReporterRAIPUR,    The nomination rally of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Brijmohan Agrawal for the Raipur Lok Sabha constituency witnessed an unprecedented turnout on Monday, as supporters f..

Top brasses from 10 states meet

     Staff ReporterRaipur,     A galaxy of top brasses from Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Intelligence Bureau (IB) along with Director Generals of Police (DGPs) from 10 states and senior officials of Central ..

Nomination process begins

     Staff ReporterRAIPUR,    Gazette notifications for submission of nominations in seven Lok Sabha constituencies of Chhattisgarh have been issued on Friday. Nominations for Raipur, Durg, Bilaspur, Janjgir-Ch..

liquor scam.. SEOIACB mounts fresh searches at 6 locations

      Staff ReporterRaipur,    The State Economic Offences Investigation and Anti-Corruption Bureau (SEOIACB) conducted a series of raids in Raipur focusing on multiple locations connected to the liquor sc..

15 candidates take papers on first day; one files nomination

     DURG,    On the first day of nomination submission 15 persons collected nomination paper under the third phase of Lok Sabha elections-2024, one nomination was submitted for Parliamentary Constituency 07 Du..

ChhattisgarhLiquor scam.. SEOIACB mounts fresh raids at 21 locations

     Staff ReporterRAIPUR,    IN a major crackdown, the State Economic Offences Investigation and Anti-Corruption Bureau (SEOIACB) conducted raids at the premises of individuals connected to the liquor business..

Tiger scare.. Section 144 imposed in 7 villages

      Staff ReporterRAIPUR,    In a rare occurrence, a tiger was spotted in the Baranwapara forest of Balodabazar district, triggering heightened concerns for both public safety and wildlife conservation. ..

Chhattisgarhi film actor Suraj Meher dies in mishap

     Staff ReporterRAIPUR,    Chhattisgarhi film actor Suraj Meher tragically lost his life after his car collided with a pickup truck, while he was returning after shooting for his film on Wednesday morning. A..

BSP providing strength to Sela Tunnel

     Staff Reporter BHILAI,    SAIL-Bhilai Steel Plant has supplied more that 7,300 tonnes of steel for use in construction of the strategic Sela Tunnel Project in Arunachal Pradesh. Constructed at an altitude ..

CM meets accident victims

    RAIPUR,    Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai visited the bus accident victims undergoing treatment at the All-India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) in Raipur to inquire about their conditions. Taki..

Bear hunted for valuable body parts

     The Hitavada State BureauRAIPUR/GARIYABAND,    A distressing incident of bear hunting has recently been uncovered in the forest of Gariyaband, shedding light on the brutal killing of a female bear in the I..

GGV obtains approval from AERB for operating accelerator for research

     Staff ReporterRAIPUR,    Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (GGV) Bilaspur, a Central University, has successfully obtained the highly anticipated approval from the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), Mumbai..

NEW TWIST: ED registers fresh ECIR in liquor scam case

     By Mukesh S Singh  RAIPUR,     A DAY after the country’s top court quashed money laundering investigation by Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Rs 2,200 crore liquor scam in Chhattisgarh, the ..

Several injuredin honeybee attack

     Staff ReporterRAIPUR,    Several individuals were injured in a sudden attack by honeybees in a startling incident during the Sarul Sarna Puja Mahotsav event held at the Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram in Bagicha, Ja..

Sharma condemns Dr Mahant’s remarks on PM

     Staff ReporterRAIPUR,    BJP State Vice-President and State Convener of the Election Management Committee Shivratan Sharma has strongly criticised Dr Charan Das Mahant, CLP Leader for his use of indecent l..

Naxals call for boycotting upcoming LS polls

    Our CorrespondentKONDAGAON,   BANNERS and pamphlets installed by Naxals in Chhotedongar forests for boycotting Lok Sabha elections were removed by Indo Tibetan Border Police personnel. The 29th battalion of ITBP is d..

3 killed, 25 others seriously hurt as bus falls into abandoned murram mines

    Staff ReporterBHILAI,    In a tragic incident, a bus belonging to Kedia Distilleries in Kumhari veered off the road. It plunged into an abandoned mine near Mahamaya temple, situated in the jurisdiction of the Ku..

PM Modi roars at Vijay Sankalp Shanknaad Rally

     Our Correspondent & PTIBastar,    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hit out at the Opposition Congress, saying it overlooked the needs of the poor for decades since independence and never understo..

CRPF reopens Ram Temple closed by Naxals after 21 yrs

     The Hitavada State BureauRAIPUR/SUKMA,    In a heartwarming gesture of community service, CRPF soldiers have reopened the Ram temple in Keralapenda village, Sukma district, fulfilling the long-standing req..

C’garh liquor scam SC quashes ED complaint

    New Delhi,   The Supreme Court on Monday quashed a money laundering complaint filed by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the alleged Rs 2,000 crore liquor scam in Chhattisgarh. A bench of Justices Abhay ..

Singer Nitin Dubey along with other artists performed in Bhoramdeo Mahotsav at Kawardha

Singer Nitin Dubey along with other artists performed in Bhoramdeo Mahotsav at Kawardha. Nitin Dubey enthralled the audience. Kabirdham Collector Janmejai Mahobe inaugurated the festival. Additional Superintendent of Police Vikas Kumar, Chief Executive Officer of Jila Panchayat Sandeep Agrawal, Additional Collector Avinash Bhoi and other officials were present...

"Corrupt will have to go to jail, this is Modi's guarantee...": PM Modi hits out at opposition in Bastar rally

"Corrupt will have to go to jail, this is Modi's guarantee...": PM Modi hits out at opposition in Bastar rally..

Santosh Pandey files nomination papers for R’gaon LS seat

     Staff ReporterRAIPUR,   Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai once again issued a challenge to the Congress leader Dr Charan Das Mahant, daring him to strike him with sticks in Rajnandgaon while addressing public meeti..

ECI to ethe availability of a minimum of 120% Ballot Units (BU) and ControlUnits (CU), and 130% Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) ineach assembly constituency. The process for postal ballot votingwill commence on April 6 for service voters in the Bastar Lok Sabhaconstituency. Addition

     Staff ReporterRAIPUR,     To ensure the free and fair Lok Sabha elections in Naxal-affected regions of State, the Election Commission of India (ECI) will employ 10 Indian Air Force helicopters for tra..

SEOIACB makes first arrest in Rs 2,200 cr liquor scam

      Staff ReporterRAIPUR,    State Economic Offences Investigation and Anti Corruption Bureau (SEOIACB) have intensified actions against those allegedly involved in the Liquor scam. As per information, A..

CM announces transfer of second installment of Mahtari Vandan Yojana

     Staff ReporterRAIPUR,     Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai announced the transfer of the second installment of the Mahtari Vandan Yojana to the beneficiaries’ accounts and encouraged mothers and si..

Truck laden with firecrackers gutted in fire in Durg district

     Staff Reporter Durg,    A truck carrying firecrackers was completely gutted in a fire mishap. The incident occurred at about 12 noon on Wednesday and it occurred between village Borai and Nagpura in Durg r..

‘BJP leaders misinterpreting my statements’

     Staff ReporterRAIPUR,   Leader of Opposition in Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly Dr Charan Das Mahant has given a clarification that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders are misinterpreting his statements,..

Dismiss Home Minister Vijay Sharma: Congress demands Governor

     Staff ReporterRAIPUR,    Chhattisgarh Congress has demanded Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan to dismiss Home Minister Vijay Sharma from the post of Cabinet Minister after Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma..

CM Sai welcomes Hupendi to BJP

     Staff ReporterRAIPUR,    State President of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Komal Hupendi announced his decision to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday. Komal Hupendi, officially joined the BJP in ..

DMC plans to set up two STPs for treating nullah water, proposal awaits Centre’s nod

     Staff Reporter Durg,    In order to treat the polluted water of Shankar nullah and Pulgaon nullah which directly gets mixed into the Sheonath River, the Durg Municipal Corporation (DMC) has come up with a ..

USTR Deputy Director rescues birds from poachers

     Staff ReporterRAIPUR,    Varun Jain, the Deputy Director of Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve (USTR), on Monday thwarted a bird poaching attempt by freeing several trapped birds from nets laid out by poachers ..

Baghel, Pandey file nomination papers for Rajnandgaon seat

     Staff ReporterRAIPUR,    Former Chief Minister and Congress candidate from Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha seat Bhupesh Baghel and BJP candidate and MP Santosh Pandey filed their nominations at Rajnandgaon Collector..

Baghel to file nomination today

     Staff ReporterRAIPUR,    Former Chief Minister and Congress candidate from Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha seat Bhupesh Baghel will file his nominations at Rajnandgaon Collectorate on Tuesday. Senior Congress leader..

IndiGo commences operations from Jagdalpur

    Staff ReporterRaipur,    IndiGo, India’s preferred carrier, has commenced operations from Jagdalpur, making it its 87th domestic and 120th destination overall, to join the extensive 6E network. The airline..

Congress woos voters with 5 guarantees

     Staff ReporterRAIPUR,    The Congress party has outlined five Nyay (justice) assurances for the nation ahead of Lok Sabha elections. Addressing a press conference at the State Congress office, Rajiv Bhawan..

Property worth lakhs gutted in fire at chemical factory

     Staff Reporter BHILAI,  PROPERTY worth several lakhs gutted in a devastating fire outbreak at a chemical factory that located at Light Industrial Area (LIA) in Bhilai on Monday evening. After information, the fire f..

State witnesses electricity demand peak at 6,308 MW

      Our CorrespondentKORBA,    THE energy requirements of the state have increased extensively, surpassing last year’s record electricity consumption by March, even before the onset of summer. On S..

Man cheated ofRs 3.9 lakh on pretext ofdoubling money

     Staff ReporterBHILAI,   A MAN was cheated of Rs 3.9 lakh on pretext of doubling money in the online fraud in Sector-10, Bhilai. In the case Bhilai Nagar police have registered the cheating crime and are further..

BJP holds upper hand in Bilaspur as Cong grapples with internal dissent

      Our CorrespondentBILASPUR,    Bilaspur will witness a face-off between Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. While BJP started its preparations for the Lok Sa..

Political intensity rises in CG over scams, Naxal incidents

     Staff ReporterRAIPUR,   Chhattisgarh finds itself embroiled in political fervor amidst the backdrop of Mahadev betting, coal scam, and liquor scam allegations. With several businessmen and officials behind bars..