President of India Droupadi Murmu is expected to visit Chhattisgarh on October 25 and 26, according to official sources. She is likely to stay at Raj Bhavan on October 25 and will attend several events during her visit to State. Chief Secretary Amitabh Jain chaired a meeting with officials at Mantralaya, Nava Raipur Atal Nagar, today to review preparations for the President’s visit. The Raipur district administration has also begun making arrangements for her arrival. Additionally, Secretary to the ..

The Congress party has called on the State Government to begin paddy procurement from November 1. In a statement, State Congress President Baij emphasised that paddy procurement traditionally starts on this date. With favorable rains and a good crop yield this year, Baij highlighted the potential for a higher paddy production. He urged the government to increase the procurement target to 200 lakh metric tonne to ensure the purchase of the entire harvest from farmers. Baij expressed concern that ..

In a major follow-up to the recent encounter in the Nendura-Thulthuli area of Dantewada and Narayanpur districts, police have successfully identified 29 of the 31 Maoists killed, with bounties totalling Rs 2.15 crore. The process of identification has revealed that these insurgents include high-ranking cadres from the outlawed CPI (Maoist) organisation, marking a significant breakthrough in the ongoing anti-Maoist operations. Bastar Range Inspector General of Police, Sundarraj Pattilingam, confirmed ..

Durg Police have arrested three persons including a woman involved in trafficking victims for cyber slavery in Laos. The accused lured a Bhilai-based victim with fake job offer and forced him to work in a scam center at Laos. The victim trapped in Laos was forced to participate in cyber scam and was sent back to India from abroad after he refused working with the accused. The victim said that he was promised job of data computer operator and was sent to Laos via Thailand. Police said that around 8 ..

BJP celebrated its remarkable victory in the Haryana elections, marking the party’s return to power for the third consecutive time. In Raipur, BJP leaders and workers rejoiced at the party’s success by organising a victory procession, bursting crackers and chanting slogans at the BJP office in Kushabhau Thackeray Complex and Ekatma Parisar on Tuesday. State BJP President Kiran Singh Deo expressed his joy over the election results, stating that the people of Haryana have once again placed their faith ..

Kawardha district in Chhattisgarh’s Kabirdham district, recently witnessed a deeply moving farewell as the local community came together to bid an emotional goodbye to ‘Dulaarin’, a cow cherished by Raju Pandey’s family for over 20 years. Pandey, a resident of Ward No-1, behind Gayatri Mandir in Kawardha town, organised a grand funeral procession for ‘Dulaarin’, who passed away after a long illness. The emotional farewell, complete with a full band and traditional rituals, was attended by hundreds ..

Dr Ankush Dewangan, a renowned sculptor who has gained national and international recognition for his miniature sculptures, has created the World’s smallest Durga idol this Navratri. This exquisite statue depicts the ten-armed goddess slaying the demon Mahishasura atop a lion, and measures a mere centimeter in height. The intricate details, including two demons, a buffalo, a lion, and the goddess’s various weapons, are meticulously carved into a piece of marble. Dewangan has previously been awarded ..

Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company Limited (CSPGCL) has seen a decline in production in the first half of the current financial year. As per the information received, the plants of the company generated 9181.82 million units of electricity against the target of 10,289 million units. In the same period of 2023-24, the production was 10311.58 million units. Similarly, the Plant Load Factor (PLF) during the first half year was 73.61 per cent, while the target was set at 82.49 per cent. The ..

ON THE auspicious occasion of Shardeeya Navaratri, a large crowd of devotees is gathering at the Mata Mangala Gauri temple. Standing in long queues, they are seen offering prayers to the divine Jyoti Kalash, seeking their desired blessings. Since the first day of Navaratri, there has been a particularly noticeable influx of unmarried girls, young men and their families. Mahant of Mangalaguri Mandir Dham, Acharya Daivagya Pandit Ramesh Sharma of Shankaracharya Ashram, noted that during Shardeeya Navaratri, ..

In a significant development, mineral mafias have allegedly duped the Naya Raipur Development Authority (NRDA) of billions of rupees through illegal murum mining activities, causing a substantial financial burden on the State Government. The land in question, about 500 acre, was allocated for the ambitious Naya Raipur project, a dream initiative of the Chhattisgarh State Government. This land, purchased from private farmers across 27 villages, was earmarked for various state departments, including ..

Famous singer, musician and actor Nitin Dubey and singer and actress Sharmila Biswas’ new Jasgeet ‘Laali Ke Mandar’ was released on the first day of the Navratri, on Thursday. New Jasgeet ‘Laali Ke Mandar’ was released on YouTube Channel and all audio streaming platforms. In Chhattisgarh, during Navratri, Mata’s Jasgeet is heard a lot and Nitin Dubey is always known for super hit songs and music. In the same sequence, his new Jasgeet ‘Laali Ke Mandar’ is also being liked by the listeners and viewers ..

Pushpa Ambrose, GM (SMS-3) from SAIL- Bhilai Steel Plant represented BSP at the Eurocoke Global Summit 2024, held in Vienna, Austria from September 17 to September 19. Ambrose participated in the global summit as a Keynote Speaker, and shared valuable insights on “Decarbonisation in the Steel Industry through Process Improvement”. It is worth mentioning that Pushpa Ambrose from SAIL-BSP was the only speaker invited from India for this prestigious global summit, aimed at promoting Decarbonisation and ..

ONE hand is enough to manage a family. Pani Puri seller Murali Dewan has become an inspiration to many as he can be seen every day selling golgappas at his shop near Vivekananda Udyan (Company Garden) using only one hand, as the other is paralysed. Despite his disability, Murali is self-reliant. In spite of his condition, he refuses to seek sympathy from others. Today, he not only supports his family but also serves as an inspiration to the community. Murali Dewan became paralysed after a road ..

A threat hangs over villages near Marwahi Forest Division as a massive herd of 40 wild elephants encroaches upon the area. With the herd moving closer to the farmlands, concern mounts over the potential devastation to crops, particularly as the farmers anticipate a promising yield from the new harvest. The elephants, currently stationed, near Katghora Forest Division, are steadily moving towards the Marwahi forest perimeter. Local conservationists, including Raipur-based wildlife conservationist and ..

day long programme titled ‘Healthy Life-Happy Life’ was recently organised in Anand Sarovar, Baghera by Prajapita Brahmakumari Ishwariya Vishwavidyalaya (PBIV). During the programme, Dr Sachin Parab from Mumbai delivered a lecture while PBIV Durg’s Director Brahma Kumari Reeta Didi presided over it. Large number of people from Seva Kendra affiliated to PBIV Durg including from Balod, Gunderdehi, Saja, Dhamdha, Devkar etc participated in the programme. Dr Sachin said that today people in the society ..

Raipur welcomed the second group of 40 Indian Army soldiers as part of a programme ‘Know Your Army’ to demonstrate military power in the city on Monday. Collector Dr Gaurav Singh warmly welcomed the soldiers at the railway station, presenting them with roses and garlanding them as a gesture of appreciation. In a heartfelt moment, the soldiers expressed their gratitude by singing patriotic songs, including the iconic “Sandese Aate Hain.” The soldiers, arriving from the Jabalpur STC on the Sarnath Express, ..

Innerwheel District 326 Chairman Sandhya Rani Mishra, accompanied by District Secretary Rekha Jain and members of the Innerwheel Club of Raipur, visited Arpan Divyang School to support the children and promote environmental awareness. During the visit, the team distributed essential items to the school children and cloth bags to the teachers to encourage the use of eco-friendly alternatives to plastic. They also planted trees on the school premises to contribute to a greener environment. A drawing ..

Parenting is often considered the greatest blessing, but do parents truly understand the process? Many struggle to establish a meaningful bond with their children, neglecting essential elements like understanding, conversation, and balance. Merely showing love, care, affection, and investing monetarily in a child’s education is insufficient. This fixed mindset restricts children’s willingness, forces decisions, and kills their desire to make choices. Consequently, children lack exposure, struggle ..

Amidst the escalating crisis of declining groundwater levels, Chhattisgarh’s Parastarai village in Dhamtari district stands as a beacon of hope. Through innovative water conservation practices and community-driven initiatives, the village has successfully reversed the trend of groundwater depletion and achieved self-sustainable farming. Once identified as a groundwater-depleted area, Dhamtari district has undergone a remarkable transformation. The district administration’s efforts to promote water ..

In an innovation in agriculturalo field, Chhattisgarh’s progressive farmer Leela Ram Sahu has achieved a monumental milestone with the development of ‘Niranjan Bhata’, India’s longest Brinjal or eggplant variety. Sahu’s brinjal not only reinforces the power of local knowledge but also places India on the global agricultural map. This indigenous variety, cultivated in the fields of Dhamtari, measures an astounding 36.92 cm on average, making it the longest brinjal in the country and a potential contender ..

A workshop on women’s harassment was organised in the main office of Bhilai Municipal Corporation. The event was chaired by Dipti Sahu from BMC, and attended by Rachayita Naidu, Project Officer BMC, Preeti Bala, an officer from Women and Child Development, Durg District, and advocate Uma Sahu. During the workshop, a detailed discussion on women’s safety was held, and women were informed about how they can resolve their complaints. In accordance with government directives, a committee has been formed ..

FORMER Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Patan MLA Bhupesh Baghel has written to Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, urging for a high-level judicial inquiry supervised by the Supreme Court, into the alleged coal levy scam. In his seven-page letter, Baghel emphasised the necessity of a free and fair investigation, asserting that his name is being deliberately linked to various cases as part of a conspiracy to defame him...

EDUCATIONDepartment of SAIL-Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) organised ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ environmental and cleanliness awareness programme at Bhilai Vidyalay, Sector-2, on Tuesday. Dr Radhakrishnan Nair, popularly known as ‘The Miyawaki Man of India’, and ‘The Green Hero of India’ was Chief Guest on this occasion. It is worth mentioning that Dr Radhakrishnan Nair, who is a businessman and environmental activist from Kerala has created 121 forests in 12 states of India by planting more than 20 Lakh trees ..

IN BACK-to-back distressing incidents of animal cruelty, Chhattisgarh witnessed the deaths of 19 cattle across two separate cases in Bilaspur and Raipur district, leading to public outrage. In Bilaspur’s Darrighat area, a high-speed truck plowed through a herd of cattle, killing 18, while in Raipur, a speeding vehicle ran over a calf, leaving the local community devastated. The catastrophic incident in Bilaspur occurred on Monday morning when a high-speed Hyva truck, en route from Raigarh to Korba, ..

IN A decisive move, Chhattisgarh’s Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal, has suspended the Dean of Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS) Dr K K Sahare and Medical Superintendent (MS) Dr S K Nayak, following a series of complaints about administrative lapses and financial irregularities. The suspensions came after the Health Minister expressed strong displeasure during a meeting of the CIMS governing committee in Bilaspur, citing a lack of transparency and accountability in the institution’s ..