Raipur

Re-exam uncertainty triggers stress, experts urge for emotional resilience

  The reported cancellation or disruption of the NEET UG examination following allegations of paper leaks and irregularities has left thousands of aspirants distressed, with many expressing shock and disappointment over the uncertainty surroundi..

Centre’s Kharif crops MSP hike a historic push for farmers: CM

  Staff Reporter :  IN a major policy decision aimed at strengthening India’s agrarian economy ahead of the Kharif sowing season, the Union Cabinet has approved an increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for 14 kharif crops, inclu..

Champa fourth-line work to affect large number of trains

  Our Correspondent :  IN one of the biggest disruptions for railway passengers in the South East Central Railway zone in recent years, the Railway administration has announced large-scale cancellation, diversion, short termination and resc..

Horrifying, 4 of a family hacked to death in sleep

  Our Correspondent : IN one of the most horrifying incidents to rock Chhattisgarh in recent times, four members of a family, including an elderly couple and their two minor grandchildren, were brutally murdered while asleep inside their un..

Rs 1 cr seized as Raigarh Police bust IPL betting-hawala syndicate

  Staff Reporter :  In a major crackdown on online cricket betting and alleged black money operations, Raigarh Police have busted a suspected IPL betting-hawala syndicate and seized cash and assets worth more than Rs 1.03 crore. Three accus..

Durg’s Ayush tops Class 12th Board result in district dominated by girls

  Staff Reporter :  Ayush Priya of DPS Bhilai with 99.2 per cent marks has topped Class 12th Board result in district dominated by girls, as the girls outshine boys in the results of Class-XII examinations declared by Central Board of Sec..

Forest Minister Kashyap adopts EV use

  Staff Reporter :  Supporting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal on energy conservation and balanced use of resources, Chhattisgarh Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap on Wednesday said such messages should be reflected in governance pr..

CM Sai cuts convoy, Pushes EV shift in fuel-saving drive, Assembly Speaker Dr Raman Singh decides to reduce his official convoy by four vehicles. WCD Minister Rajwade drops protocol vehicles, pushes fuel-saving measures

  Staff Reporter :  Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday reduced the size of his official convoy and announced a phased transition of Government vehicles to electric mobility. Describing the initiative as a step towards r..

Parents concerned over delay in joining of new principal in DPS Bhilai

  Staff Reporter :  Parents and staff have expressed concern over the delay in the joining of the new Principal at Delhi Public School, Bhilai. The school is currently being managed by an in-charge Principal, who belongs to the same instit..

C’garh Civil Society alleges ‘500% to 1,000% overcharging’ during IPL

  Staff Reporter :  Chhattisgarh Civil Society (CCS) has alleged large-scale overcharging and irregular cash collections during Indian Premier League (IPL) matches at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium (SVNSICS) in Nav..

3 labourers killed in BSP sewer trench collapse at Dalli Rajhara

  Our Correspondent :  THREE labourers were killed after a deep excavation trench collapsed during a sewer pipeline expansion project being undertaken by the Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) near DAV School in Dalli Rajhara on Tuesday evening. The..

4 of family charred to death in house fire

  Staff Reporter :  A devastating fire, reportedly triggered by a cylinder blast, claimed the lives of four members of a family at Kumhari in Durg district on Tuesday afternoon, leaving the local community in deep shock and mourning. The t..

Chhattisgarh’s SISF to run on industry-funded deployment model: ADGP Sinha

 By Mukesh S Singh RAIPUR ■Initial deployment likely within next one-anda-half months through CAF, DEF personnel ■ SISF framework drafted after detailed study of CISF Act and industrial security models of Maharashtra, Jharkhand..

Leaf manuscripts with portion of Ramayana found

  Our Correspondent : A rare collection of centuries-old palm-leaf manuscripts, including portions of the Ramayana and religious scriptures, has been discovered in Dorna village of Surguja district during an ongoing manuscript survey campai..

State schools see worrying decline in girls’ enrolment

  By K Anand Rao BHILAI :  Chhattisgarh has recorded a worrying decline in girls’ enrolment across primary, upper-primary, secondary and higher secondary education over the past decade, according to NITI Aayog’s report Temporal..

Massive Naxal cache unearthed, Security forces recover explosives, BGL shells and logistics equipment from underground bunker

   Our Correspondent :  IN a major success for security forces engaged in anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh, a massive cache of explosives, weapons and logistical equipment was recovered from an underground bunker concealed in the..

State gets first-of-its kind dedicated pet cremation facility

  Staff Reporter :  In a first-of-its-kind initiative in Chhattisgarh, Animal Vatika sanctuary at Chandkhuri has launched a dedicated cremation facility for pet and rescued animals, introducing a scientific and environmentally safe final r..

ED begins probe into alleged 28 cr scam in District Cooperative Bank

  Staff Reporter :  Minister Ramvichar Netam, has reiterated State Government’s zero-tolerance stance against corruption following revelations of an alleged financial irregularity of approximately 28 crore in the District Cooperative..

PVTG families plead for PMAY houses

  Staff Reporter :  A deeply disturbing scene unfolded during the Sushasan Tihar programme in Gariaband district – over 80 kilometers from the state capital - where members of the Kamar community, classified among the Particularly Vul..

HC commutes death sentence in rape-murder case

  Staff Reporter :  The Chhattisgarh High Court has commuted the death sentence awarded to a 25-year-old man convicted in a kidnapping, rape and murder case from Janjgir-Champa district, holding that though the prosecution proved the offenc..

State gets first-of-its kind dedicated pet cremation facility

   Staff Reporter : Raipur : In a first-of-its-kind initiative in Chhattisgarh, Animal Vatika sanctuary at Chandkhuri has launched a dedicated cremation facility for pet and rescued animals, introducing a scientific and environmen..

From tendu leaves to Indian Forest Service

   Staff Reporter : Raipur : The selection of a youth from a forest-dependent family in Chhattisgarh to the prestigious Indian Forest Service (IFS) has emerged as an inspiring story of determination and educational empowerment, dr..

PVTG families plead for PMAY houses

   Staff Reporter : Raipur : A deeply disturbing scene unfolded during the Sushasan Tihar programme in Gariaband district – over 80 kilometers from the state capital - where members of the Kamar community, classified among t..

HC commutes death sentence in rape-murder case

   Staff Reporter : Raipur : The Chhattisgarh High Court has commuted the death sentence awarded to a 25-year-old man convicted in a kidnapping, rape and murder case from Janjgir-Champa district, holding that though the prosecutio..

RTI exposes 144% overcrowding crisis in Chhattisgarh jails

  Special Report :  Chhattisgarh’s prison system is groaning under an explosive overcrowding crisis, with jails across the State operating at nearly 144 per cent occupancy and housing more than 6,500 inmates beyond sanctioned capacity..

Chief Secretary reviews preparations

  THE State administration has geared up for the successful organising of the upcoming Indian Premier League T20 matches scheduled to be held at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Nava Raipur on May 10 and 13. Chief Secr..

CM pays glowing tribute to armed forces on first anniv of ‘Operation Sindoor’

  Staff Reporter :  MARKING the first anniversary of ‘Operation Sindoor,’ Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Thursday paid rich tributes to the unparalleled bravery, courage and valour of the Indian Armed Forces, stating that the..

HC upholds acquittal in Tadmetla CRPF’s massacre case, flags probe failures

  Staff Reporter :  In a significant judgment carrying sharp observations on investigation standards in major anti-Naxal operations, the Chhattisgarh High Court has upheld the acquittal of all accused persons in the 2010 Tadmetla massacre c..

High hospitalisation costs push families into debt despite insurance schemes

  Staff Reporter Raipur :  Rising medical expenses and costly diagnostic procedures are placing a heavy financial burden on patients and their families across Chhattisgarh, with many slipping into debt to afford treatment. Despite multiple..

Serial burglaries, thefts in Durg erode public confidence

  By Sajan Parihar Durg : Regular patrolling and crackdown on unauthorized gatherings by Durg police seem to be proving insufficient to curb increasing number of housebreaking and theft cases reported from across the Durg district. The dis..

C’garh High Court denies pay scale parity to Shiksha Karmis

  Raipur : The Chhattisgarh High Court has drawn a clear line between Panchayat-appointed Shiksha Karmis and regular government teachers. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Ravindra Kumar Agrawal dismissed an..

Rainfall recorded in several distts, Temperature set to rise again

  Staff Reporter :  Several parts of Chhattisgarh witnessed rain, thunderstorm activity and gusty winds over the past 24 hours, bringing temporary relief from the summer heat. According to the Meteorological Centre, Raipur, light to modera..

Abduction bid on Padma Shri Phoolbasan Bai Yadav foiled

  Our Correspondent :  IN a brazen daylight incident, an attempted abduction of Padma Shri awardee social worker Phoolbasan Bai Yadav was thwarted after traffic police intercepted a Scorpio vehicle during routine checking near Gathula outpo..

National Jal Jeevan Mission Chief reviews ground execution in Bastar

  Staff Reporter : Additional Secretary to Government of India and National Jal Jeevan Mission Director Kamal Kishore Son carried out an extensive field review of drinking water schemes in Sukma and Dantewada districts, underscoring the urg..

‘Sai factor’ credited as BJP sweeps tribal seats in West Bengal

  Staff Reporter :  Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai is being credited by party leaders for playing a key role in the BJP’s strong performance in tribal-dominated regions of West Bengal, particlarly in the Jungle Mahal belt. According to..

Storms, rain bring relief, trigger disruptions across C’garh

  Staff Reporter :  Strong winds, thunderstorms and steady rainfall swept through Raipur and several districts of Chhattisgarh on Tuesday, bringing much-needed relief from scorching heat while simultaneously triggering widespread disruptio..

Down to Earth!

  Our Correspondent :  A moment of warmth and administrative urgency marked Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai’s visit to Lokhan village in Kabirdham district on Monday, as part of the ‘Sushasan Tihar’ initiative. During a surp..

SEOIACB cracks Rs 115 crore CSMCL overtime scam, 7 held

  Staff Reporter :  The State Economic Offences Investigation and Anti-Corruption Bureau (SEOIACB), Raipur, has arrested seven directors and representatives of manpower agencies in connection with the CSMCL overtime payment scam, in which..

Rape accused house demolished

  Staff Reporter :  A joint team from Bhilai Charoda Municipal Corporation and Old Bhilai Police Station on Monday demolished the house of a man accused of raping a 4-year-old minor girl. The joint team reached the spot in village Puraina..

celebrates West Bengal with Jhalmuri in Raipur, Kiran Deo calls it triumph of ‘New India’

  Staff Reporter :  Chhattisgarh unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) celebrated the party’s unprecedented electoral success in West Bengal in a unique way on Monday by eating jhalmuri at the BJP’s Ekatma Parisar office. Par..

Central team lauds CREDA solar model,reviews Sukma water scheme

  Staff Reporter :  IN A significant push to rural water access, the Central Government’s review of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) works in Sukma has highlighted the growing impact of solar-based drinking water solutions in some of Chhatti..

Candidates find Physics

  Staff Reporter  :  THE National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test–Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2026 on Sunday. Around 28,000 registered candidates appeared for the examination at centres acro..

‘BJP set forHistoric Victory’

   Staff Reporter RAIPUR :  ON THEeve of the assembly election results, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai expressed strong confidence in a decisive victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party, stating that the outcome will be historic from the..

4-yr-old girl’s dream wins CM’sblessing at Sushasan Tihar

  Our Correspondent :  A PUBLIC outreach programme turned into a poignant humaninterest moment in Bhainsamuda village of Jashpur district on Sunday, as Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai shared a spontaneous and heartfelt interaction with a four..

CGPSC revises schedule of State Service (Main) Exam

  Raipur : The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) has revised the schedule of the State Service (Main) Examination 2025, deferring the examination dates by nearly three weeks and granting candidates additional time for preparati..

Elevator safety concerns grow after another trap incident in Fafadih

  RAIPUR : Serious questions are being raised about the safety arrangements in elevators installed in the commercial buildings of the capital as in yet another incident on Thursday, Gargi Pardeshi, wife of Siddharth Komal Pardeshi, be..

Thunderstorm, light rain likely next five days

  Staff Reporter BHILAI :  The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Raipur Centre, has forecast light rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds in several parts of Chhattisgarh over the next five days. According to the weather report, isolated..

First verdict delivered under Religious Freedom Act

  Staff Reporter :  In a significant judicial development with wider legal implications, a Raipur court has awarded life imprisonment to a woman accused in a superstition-linked death case, marking what is being seen as the first such conv..

Assembly passes Women’s reservation resolution

  Staff Reporter :  The Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed a government resolution supporting the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam after an intense debate lasting more than nine hours, with the opposition staging a walkout bef..

Women workers becoming economically, socially empowered

  RAIPUR :  THE International Labour Day, observed every year on May 1, holds particular significance in Chhattisgarh, as women’s participation in the state’s economy continues to rise and their contribution is becoming increas..