Raipur

‘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..

Afghan forces seize key Pak posts along border

  KABUL : AFGHAN forces have carried out retaliatory strikes on Pakistani military bases following recent air raids by the Pakistan Air Force inside Afghanistan, as fighting along the volatile Durand Line entered its fifth consecutive day...

‘Temp likely to stay above normal in coming days’

  NEW DELHI : MOST parts of India will continue to experience a surge in temperatures in the coming days of the week, with 4-6°C above normal over many parts of Northwest India and 2-4°C above normal over Central India, according..

MoD seals deal with HAL for 6 helicopters

  NEW DELHI :  THE Defence Ministry on Tuesday sealed contracts worth Rs 5,083 crore for the procurement of six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) and surface-to-air missiles. While the ALH Mk-II helicopters are being procured for the Indian..

Death toll in Iran 787

  DUBAI/Vienna :  AIRSTRIKES by the United States and Israel have killed at least 787 people in Iran since the start of the war, the Iranian Red Crescent Society said Tuesday. The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog on Tuesday said Iran&..

Rise in juvenile cataract cases alarms hospitals

   Staff Reporter :  Raipur : In last few weeks, all major hospitals of capital Raipur including Dr BR Ambedkar Memorial Hospital and All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) are experiencing a rise in cases of cataract cas..

Raipur Police bust online cricket betting syndicate, arrest seven

   Staff Reporter : Raipur : The Crime and Cyber Wing of Raipur Police Commissionerate has uncovered an inter-state online cricket betting syndicate with links extending beyond India and dismantled its associated payment gateway n..

Two vehicles of YC leader torched in Raipur

   Staff Reporter : Raipur : Tension prevailed in the DD Nagar police station area after two vehicles parked outside the residence of Youth Congress leader Vinod Kashyap in Mahadev Ghat were allegedly set on fire by unidentified p..

Historic Milestone in Abujhmad Local school brings hope

   Our Correspondent : NARAYANPUR : IN a landmark development for one of Chhattisgarh’s most remote and long-isolated regions, history has been created in Kodenar village of the Abujhmad area of Narayanpur district. For the..

Baij flays State Govt

   State Congress President : Deepak Baij has made a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Government in State, saying that the State Government had not paid Rs 2,622 crore. Baij said that the government has deposited on..

CM Sai releases Rs 10,324.84 crore paddy bonus for 24.28 lakh farmers

   Our Correspondent :  BILASPUR : Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Saturday released a paddy bonus of Rs 10,324.84 crore directly into the accounts of 24.28 lakh farmers under the Krishak Unnati Yojana. Farmers appeared thrilled..

Oppn stages walkout over financial approvals in Chhattisgarh Assembly

   Staff Reporter : RAIPUR : The Chhattisgarh Assembly witnessed heated exchanges and two walkouts by the opposition during Question Hour on Friday, following dissatisfaction over responses related to financial approvals for devel..

Public hearing held successfullyfor Korba Power expansion

   Staff Reporter :  Raipur : A public hearing for the proposed 1600 MW capacity expansion of Korba Power Limited (KPL) at Pataadi in Barpali tehsil was conducted on Friday by the Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board (..

Deka approached as Shrivas flags PSC selection irregularity

   Staff Reporter : Raipur : Governor Ramen Deka has been approached by BJP leader Gauri Shanker Shrivas seeking an inquiry into the functioning of the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission after the High Court set aside the sele..

20 kids fell ill due to toxic smoke from brick kiln

   Staff Reporter :  BHILAI : Around 20 students of Class-6th from Kauhi village of Patan area of Durg district fell ill after inhaling toxic smoke from a brick kiln operating near the school. The children complained of breathin..

Trailer hits SUV on NH claiming four lives

   Our Correspondent : BILASPUR : A tragic road accident on Ratanpur-Raipur National Highway claimed four lives and left another seriously wounded when their SUV was hit by a recklessly driven trailer on late Thursday night. The i..

Cong walks out of Assembly over illegal fly ash dumping in Raigarh

   Staff Reporter : Raipur : The Congress MLAs staged a walkout in the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly on Friday, accusing the BJP Government of failing to curb the alleged illegal dumping of fly ash in Raigarh district. The i..

Recruitment of 5,000 teachers to empower youth:

  Staff Reporter : Raipur : Placing youth empowerment at the heart of governance, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Friday affirmed that the Chhattisgarh State Government is committed to creating better opportunities and a brighter futu..

Rallies barred, for 2 months on key Raipur roads, Restriction imposed on GE Road, Malviya Road, Sadar Bazar Road and MG Road

  Staff Reporter :  The Police Commissionerate, Raipur on Wednesday imposed a two month prohibition on organising rallies, processions, religious marches, sit ins and other forms of public demonstrations on four of the city’s busiest..

Bomb hoax triggers panic at High Court

  Our Correspondent :  PANIC gripped Bilaspur on Wednesday morning after a bomb threat was received at the High Court of Chhattisgarh. The threat, reportedly sent via email, prompted immediate action from police and security agencies, who..

Discussion on Budget estimate from today

  Discussion on the State Budget estimates for 2026-27 will begin in the House on the fourth day of the on-going Budget Session of Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly, on Thursday. Speaker of Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly Dr Raman Singh has al..

CM refutes Cong’s claim, that Bastar is being handed over to corporate houses, Motion of Thanks on Governor Ramen Deka’s address was passed with a voice vote in Chhattisgarh Legislative Asssembly

  Staff Reporter :  The Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly passed the Motion of Thanks on Governor Ramen Deka’s address through a voice vote on the third day of the ongoing Budget Session on Wednesday. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai par..

Men’s U-23 Col C K Nayudu Trophy: C’garh qualify for semifinal with win over Rajasthan

  Sports Reporter :  CHHATTISGARH has qualified for the semifinal of the Men’s Under-23 Col C K Nayudu Multi Day Trophy 2025-26 based on the first innings lead over Rajasthan in the drawn match played at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh In..

Parked car suddenly catches fire

  Staff Reporter :  Panic gripped the area outside the district court complex after a parked car suddenly caught fire on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred during regular working hours when routine activities were underway around the..

Bright future, Restive Sukma’s Gogunda village sees 1st electric light

  Staff Reporter:  At nearly 650 metres above sea level in the forested hills of Sukma district, Gogunda village witnessed a historic first. For the first time since Independence, electric light illuminated homes that had for decades depen..

900 kg cannabis of Rs 5 cr seized, Officials recovered 30 sacks of cannabis, each weighing approximately 30 kilogram, taking the total haul to about 900 kg

  Our Correspondent KABIRDHAM :  IN a major crackdown on interstate drug trafficking, Chilfi Police seized nearly 900 kilogram of cannabis valued at around Rs 5 crore and arrested a truck driver transporting the contraband from Odisha to Ra..

Jeweller looted of Rs 50 lakh

   Our Correspondent : BILASPUR : IN yet another daring incident, a jeweller was robbed of gold and silver ornaments worth approximately Rs 50 lakh by three unidentified youths near village Khamharia on the outskirts of the city..

CM celebrates birthday with children, offers prayers at Jagannath Temple

   Our Correspondent : JASHPUR : CHIEF MINISTER Vishnu Deo Sai on Saturday celebrated his 62nd birthday in a spirit of simplicity and devotion, spending time with children at Balak Ashram in Bagiya before offering prayers at the h..

Speaker permits Kawasi Lakhma to participate in Session

   Staff Reporter : RAIPUR : Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker Dr Raman Singh has permitted Congress MLA Kawasi Lakhma from Konta to participate in the Budget Session starting February 23, despite his bail status in the alleged liquor..

Budget Session begins tomorrow

   Staff Reporter :  RAIPUR : The Budget Session of Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly will commence with Governor Ramen Deka’s address in the new assembly building in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar at 11.05 am, on Monday (February 2..

Body of jawan recovered 36 hrs after drowning in Kolab River

  Our Correspondent :  THE body of a CISF jawan who was swept away by the strong current of the Kolab River at Gulmi picnic spot in Odisha was recovered on Tuesday after an intensive 36-hour search operation. The deceased, identified as Ka..

Anurag, Astha excel in National Competition on AI-related App idea

  Staff Reporter :  ANURAG Manik and Astha Manik of Raipur emerged winners securing first position for their AI-related idea App presentation in the grand finale of All India-level Competition at India AI Impact Buildathon Summit held in B..

‘C’garh Govt committed to developing tourist destinations, expanding facilities’

  Our Correspondent :  CHIEF Minister Vishnu Deo Sai reaffirmed the State Government’s commitment to developing tourist destinations and strengthening visitor amenities during his visit to Koriya district on Tuesday. The Chief Ministe..

CBSE X Board exams kick off, smoothly in State with Maths paper

Staff Reporter : The 2026 Board examinations of the Central Board of Secondary Education commenced on Tuesday, with over 45,000 students appearing for the Class 10 Mathematics paper (Basic and Standard) across State and around 6,000 students appearin..

Division-level iGOT Karmayogi training concludes

  Staff Reporter:  In a significant move to modernize state administration, the Chhattisgarh Government concluded a division-level iGOT Karmayogi training session at the Ambikapur Collector’s Office on Monday. The program focused on..

Temari villagers visit Lok Bhavan

  Staff Reporter : Villagers of Temari Gram Panchayat in Bemetara district, led Sarpanch Shivmurti Kosle, visited Lok Bhavan Raipur. Head of Self-help Group Geeta Banjare, other public representatives and members of Self-help Groups and ot..

Tiwari raises illegal encroachment issue with Collector

  Staff Reporter :  Leader of Opposition in the Raipur Municipal Corporation Akash Tiwari has met Collector Dr Gaurav Singh, demanding the release of a demarcation report related to alleged illegal encroachment on government land along the..

Take Govt’s successes to every household: CM to BJP workers

   Staff Reporter :  Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai called upon party officials and workers to carry the momentum of the government’s successes to every household in the conference of Sanyukt Morcha on Monday. Emphas..

Turning rice-fallow into gold: Rapeseed-mustard cultivation may be a game-changer for Chhattisgarh agriculture

  Staff Reporter :  CHHTTISGARH often called the ‘Rice bowl of Central India’ has long relied on Kharif rice as the backbone of its agricultural economy. While rice ensures food security and stable income through procurement..

‘Devpt gains strength when society isorganised, aware’

  Our Correspondent : CHIEF MINISTER Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday said that development acquires real strength when society remains organised and socially aware. Addressing the foundation day and oath-taking ceremony at Kosamnara Dham on the au..