Raipur

Authorities demolish illegal extendedconstruction linked to firing case accused

  Staff Reporter : JAMUL police, in coordination with the Bhilai Municipal Corporation (BMC), demolished the unauthorised extended construction at the shop of the prime accused in the Bhilai firing case. Police said that the action was the..

Maoist killings signal ‘End of Red Terror:’ CM

  Staff Reporter:  CHHATTISGARH Chief Minister Vishnu Deo in a statement following the killing of 12 Maoists in an encounter in Bijapur district, described the operation as a major success in the ongoing anti-Naxal campaign. He emphasised..

Raipur stadiumdraws sea of fans

  By Kirit Joshi : THE second Day-Night One Day International (ODI) between India and South Africa at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Nava Raipur on Wednesday drew a massive crowd, filling the stands with enthusi..

Cabinet gives benefit of 50% discounton power bills to domestic consumers

  Staff Reporter :  CHHATTISGARH Cabinet has decided to give benefit of 50 per cent discount on electricity bills up to 200 units per month to domestic consumers under Mukhyamantri Urja Rahat Jan Abhiyan (M-URJA). Talking to media persons a..

Raj Bhavan will now beknown as Lok Bhavan

  Staff Reporter : THE Chhattisgarh Raj Bhavan will now be officially known as Lok Bhavan. Following a directive from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, Secretary of Governor, Dr C R Prasanna, issued an order on Tuesday to..

IIT Bhilai Team turns waste sulphur intomaterials to combat water pollution

  Staff Reporter :  IN A breakthrough that connects sustainable chemistry with the national need for clean drinking water, scientists at IIT Bhilai have developed a polymer technology that uses industrial sulphur waste to combat water pollu..

Cricket fever gripsRaipur ahead ofIndia-SA ODI

  Staff Reporter :  RAIPUR is buzzing with unprecedented excitement as cricket fans gear up for the second One-Day International (ODI) between India and South Africa at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium on Wednesday. Tic..

Effect of weather change: Dense fogblankets region, visibility severely reduced

  Staff Reporter :  A MARKED shift in weather conditions has been observed across Chhattisgarh, including Raipur district, following the influence of Cyclone Ditwah, which has now weakened into a depression. The system’s impact has r..

Probe report on Korba Collector submittedto Govt after Kanwar allegations

  Staff Reporter :  A DETAILED inquiry into the conduct of Korba Collector Ajit Vasant has been completed and submitted to the Chhattisgarh Government, marking a pivotal moment in a controversy that has dominated administrative and politic..

BMO booked after viralhighway celebration video

  Our Correspondent : KORIYA, Dec 1 A VIRAL video showing Sonhat Block Medical Officer Dr Anit Bakla and his friend celebrating a birthday by cutting a cake on the bonnet of a Scorpio and bursting firecrackers on National Highway 43 has res..

Police resort to lathi charge onprotesting land dealers in Durg

  Staff Reporter : THE real estate developers gheraoed Durg Collectorate on Monday to protest the steep hike in land guideline rates. During their demonstration the situation escalated, prompting police to resort to lathi charge. Land trad..

Team India arrivaltriggers cricketeuphoria in Raipur

  Sports Reporter :  TEAM India’s arrival in Raipur on Monday generated intense excitement across the capital as cricket enthusiasts gathered in large numbers around Swami Vivekananda Airport to welcome the players ahead of the secon..

Bhilai leadsC’garh in dogsterilisation andvaccination drive

  Staff Reporter : THE Bhilai Municipal The corporation has achieved the highest number of dog sterilisation and vaccination procedures in Chhattisgarh, marking a significant step toward controlling the stray dog population in the city. The cor..

Dr Raman Singh thanks PM

  Staff Reporter : FORMER Chief Minister and Speaker of the Chhattisgarh Assembly Dr. Raman Singh has thanked Prime Minister Modi for taking out time from his busy schedule during his stay at the New Speaker House in Nava Raipur in Chhattis..

Over 2,000 students appear forCAT in three cities of the state

  Staff Reporter : OVER 2,000 students have appeared in Common Admission Test (CAT)-2025 across Chhattisgarh to get admission into MBA programs at any one of 22 Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and other top business schools of the c..

PM terms DGP/IGP Conferenceas extremely productive one

  Staff Reporter :  PRIME Minister Narendra Modi returned to Delhi from Raipur by a special plane on Sunday evening. Prime Minister Modi attended the three-day 60th All India Conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police at I..

CG’s NHM workers struggle amidsalary delays, demand action

  Staff Reporter :  WITH salaries pending for over two months, over 16,000 employees of National Health Mission (NHM) across Chhattisgarh are in financial crisis and facing a lot of difficulties to run their households. In this regard, Dis..

PM Modi reaches Raipur

  Staff Reporter :  PRIME Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Raipur on Friday evening to participate in the 60th All India Conference of Directors General and Inspectors General of Police (DGP/IGP), which commenced on Friday at the Indian I..

Maoist leader Chaitu,9 cadres surrender

  Staff Reporter :  TEN Maoist cadres, including a top senior leader, Chaitu alias Shyam Dada, a member of the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZC), surrendered on Friday under the state’s “Poona Margem initiative. The h..

Shah inaugurates 60th All IndiaConference of DGs, IGPs at IIM-R

  Staff  Reporter : UNION Home and Cooperation Minister, Amit Shah, inaugurated the threeday 60th DGP/IGP Conference in Raipur, on Friday. In his address, the Home Minister stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Mo..

Singers Nitin Dubey, Sharmila Biswas’ new song Bane Bane To released

New song “Bane Bane To” from the singing duo of Nitin Dubey and Sharmila Biswas was released on YouTube and on all audio streaming platforms. The song has become a hit and is going viral on YouTube and across social media platforms. Nitin Dubey and Sharmila Biswas have both sung and acted in this song. Composed by Nitin Dubey, this song is written by Budhraj Chauhan. Directed by Ram Yadav and directed by Abhijeet Bharti, the DOP is Nitin Dubey. Nitin Dubey often creates unique and catchy song titles ..

‘CG Govt promises full support to Sanju Devi’

  Staff Reporter :  DEPUTY Chief Minister and Sports and Youth Welfare Department Minister Arun Sao, has said that State Government will provide all possible help to Kabaddi player Sanju Devi of Korba district. Sanju Devi brought immense ho..

Prime Minister to participate in60th edition of DG-IG conference

  Staff  Reporter : PRIME Minister Narendra Modi will attend the 60th All India Conference of Director Generals and Inspector Generals of Police at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Nava Raipur Atal Nagar, Chhattisgarh, on Nove..

41 Naxals surrender

  Our Correspondent : IN A major breakthrough for the State’s ongoing Anti-Naxal campaign, 41 Naxal cadres, including 12 women, surrendered in Bijapur, marking one of the largest voluntary desertions in recent months amid renewed eff..

India has always marchedforward with deep faith inits Constitution, says CM

  Staff Reporter : CHIEF Minister Vishnu Deo Sai participated in the state-level programme titled ‘Humara Sanvidhan, Humara Swabhiman’ (Our Constitution, Our Pride) at Town Hall in the State Capital on the occasion of On the his..

5 killed, three injured as SUVwith wedding party hits truck

  Our Correspondent :  IN ONE of the most devastating road accidents witnessed in the district in recent times, five persons were killed and three others critically injured when an SUV returning from a wedding collided head-on with a truck..

Over 2,000 personnelto secure Nava Raipur

  Staff Reporter :  A COMPREHENSIVE multi tier security grid has been activated in Nava Raipur, Atal Nagar, for the 60th All India Conference of Directors General and Inspectors General of Police at the Indian Institute of Management campu..

Sanju Devi’s brilliance powers India to2nd Women’s Kabaddi World Cup in Dhaka

  Sports Reporter : CHHATTISGARH’S rising Kabaddi star Sanju Devi delivered a commanding all-round performance to help India clinch the 2nd Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 held in Dhaka, Bangladesh from November 17 to 24. In a g..

1-way traffic route implemented fromShastri Chowk to Jaistambh from 27th

  Staff Reporter :  WITH the Sky Walk construction progressing in Raipur, the district administration has announced temporary traffic changes to ensure the safety of motorists. According to an order issued by the Collector and Magistrate,..

28 Naxals join the mainstream.

Our Correspondent : NARAYANPUR, Nov 25 IN A major development under the ongoing Anti-Maoist outreach initiative ‘Poona Margem: From Rehabilitation to Reintegration’, a total of 28 Maoist cadres, including 19 women carrying a combined rew..

C’garh InvestorConnect attracts Rs 6,826 croreinvestment commitments

  Staff Reporter :  DEPARTMENT of Commerce and Industries, Government of Chhattisgarh successfully concluded two high-impact Investor Connect events in New Delhi, showcasing investment opportunities in the Specialty steel and tourism and ho..

Fire in manufacturing unit at Kumhari

Staff Reporter :FIRE broke out in a manufacturing unit situated in village Murmunda situated under the limits of Kumhari Police Station on Sunday night. The fire fighters had to struggle hard in dousing the fire as a drum filled with chemical in the..

Bhilai’s Mayank receives 2 international honours for promoting Hindi in America

■ Staff Reporter BHILAI, Nov 24 MAYANK Jain, a native of steel city and currently serving Hindi language in the United States, and his organisation, ‘Hindi USA St. Louis Branch,’ were felicitated with two prestigious honours at th..

Chhollywood condoles Dharmendra’s death

  Staff Reporter : ACTORS, directors and producers of Chhollywood have expressed deep con dolences over the death of veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra, who passed away in Mumbai, Maharashtra on Monday. He was 89. Secretary of Chhatt..

Security grid tightened ahead of DGP-IGP Conference ’25

Staff Reporter : WITH the Capital set to host the DGP–IGP Conference 2025 from November 28 to 30, Chhattisgarh Police has stepped up prepara tions to ensure comprehensive security and smooth movement for VVIPs, VIPs and senior offi cials..

2 MBBS students killed in Jagdalpur road accident, truck driver held

   Staff Reporter :Raipur : Two MBBS students from the 2021 batch of the Government Medical College, Dimrapal, lost their lives in a road accident on the Jagdalpur highway on Saturday afternoon. The victims, identified as Ankit Dani of..

Ngp’s Ajni Loco Shed sends out first engine built to prevent train collisions

   Staff Reporter :NAGPUR : THE Electric Loco Shed at Ajni, under Nagpur Division of Central Railway, has achieved an important milestone by dispatching its first locomotive equipped with advanced Automatic Train Protection System (ATP..

4 from Durg Bar Assn elected in SBCC

   Staff Reporter :Durg :   Polls for electing 25 members of State Bar Council of Chhattisgarh (SBCC) was held in all the affiliated bar associations on September 30. Total 13 members of District Bar Association, Durg were in the..

Relocation of NIT Youth Hub sparks chaos Police detain former Congress MLA Vikash Upadhyay

   Staff Reporter :Raipur : The demolition and relocation of the Government Science College ‘Chowpatty’, widely known across the capital as the NIT Youth Hub, situated on GE Road, triggered one of the most dramatic politica..

CG’s cancer care crisis deepens Patients suffer as Regional Cancer Centre struggles with manpower, infrastructure gaps

   Staff Reporter :Raipur : Even as the Chhattisgarh Department of Health and Family Welfare claims to be strengthening cancer treatment facilities in the public healthcare system, patients continue to suffer due to delays, unpredictab..

Vivek Sharma is new Advocate General of Cg

   Staff Reporter :  Raipur : The Governor of Chhattisgarh has appointed Vivek Sharma, presently serving as Additional Advocate General at Bilaspur, as the new Advocate General of Chhattisgarh. The appointment will take effect fro..

CGBSE announces exam schedules for 10th, 12th boards

   Staff Reporter : RAIPUR : Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education (CGBSE) has announced the exam schedules for 10th (High School Certificate Main Exam-2026) and 12th board exams (Higher Secondary School Certificate Main Exam-..

Rlys to cancel, short terminate trains again

   Our Correspondent :  BILASPUR : Rail passengers are set to face a fresh spell of disruption as the Railway administration has announced cancellation of four trains and short termination of two others to facilitate a massive con..

Renowned Hindi writer Shukla honoured with Jnanpith Award

   Staff Reporter : RAIPUR : Renowned Hindi writer Vinod Kumar Shukla, hailing from Raipur city of Chhattisgarh, was honoured with 59th Jnanpith Award 2024, which is the oldest and the highest Indian literary award, at his reside..

Raipur gears up for DGP Conference

   Staff Reporter : Raipur : Chhattisgarh is gearing up to host the annual DGP Conference for the first time as Raipur prepares for a three-day security conclave that will bring together the country’s top policing leadership..

CG women bag bronze in Foil team event 36th Sr National Fencing C’ship

  Sports Reporter :  CHHATTISGARH women fencing team clinched bronze medal in the 36th Senior National Fencing Championship held at New Delhi from November 15 to 19. The women fencers brought pride to the state in the Foil event losing..

Dr Raman Singh lauds CAG’s role as ‘Guardian of the Public Purse’

  Staff Reporter :  Speaker of Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly Dr Raman Singh today inaugurated the ‘Audit Pakhwara’, organised by the office of the Principal Accountant General (Accounts & Entitlements) Chhattisgarh, in t..

Collector warns of strict action against illegal paddy purchase or sale

  Staff Reporter : Collector Dr Gaurav Singh reviewed the preparations and ongoing arrangements for paddy procurement in the district during a video conferencing meeting with nodal officers of all procurement centres on Thursday. The meetin..

President meets tribal community leaders, families of freedom fighters

  Staff Reporter : President Draupadi Murmu met tribal community leaders and families of freedom fighters at PG College Ground, Ambikapur in Surguja district of Chhattisgarh. President Murmu interacted with the senior tribal leaders, leader..

SEOIACB conducts coordinated search-ops across 7 distts

  Staff Reporter : In a sweeping crackdown on alleged irregularities in the Revenue Inspector (RI) promotion examination, the State Economic Offences Investigation and Anti-Corruption Bureau (SEOIACB) on Wednesday carried out coordinated se..