Raipur

Narayanpur players power C’garh into football final

  By Abhishek Kumar RAIPUR :  As many as 13 footballers from Narayanpur district of Bastar division have played a crucial role in helping the Chhattisgarh men’s football team enter the final of the men’s football event in the..

Shortage of blood leaves patients struggling across State

  Staff Reporter :  Despite an increase in the number of government as well as private blood banks across major parts of Chhattisgarh, the supply of different blood groups (both positive and negative) remains insufficient to meet the growin..

CG facing concern over child begging numbers

  Staff Reporter :  Chhattisgarh is facing a serious social concern, with as many as 1,065 children below the age of 14 found engaged in begging, according to the latest report presented by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment...

Sukma declared Naxal-free after decades of conflict

  Our Correspondent : SUKMA, Apr 1 IN a landmark development marking the end of decades-long insurgency, Sukma district in Chhattisgarh has officially been declared Naxal-free, with authorities confirming that the target was achieved on M..

Massive narcotics crackdown

   Staff Reporter :  A CALIBRATED enforcement push under ‘Operation Nishchay’ by Mahasamund police led to a high-impact crackdown on narcotics trafficking, resulting in the seizure of contraband and assets worth Rs 4,61,67..

Sharma claims end of armed Naxal cadre

  Staff Reporter :  CHHATTISGARH Home Minister Vijay Sharma on Tuesday described March 31 as a ‘historic day,’ asserting that the armed cadre of Naxalism has effectively ended in State. Addressing a press conference at the Raip..

Decisive blow to Maoists in Bastar, 35 cadres surrender across 5 districts; arms, cash recovered

  Our Correspondent :  IN A significant push towards the goal of a Naxal-free Bastar, security forces have registered fresh successes across Dantewada, Sukma, Kanker, Narayanpur and Bijapur districts, with 35 Maoist cadres surrendering and..

Major fillip to CG’s emergency healthcare, 370 hit roads in State

  Staff Reporter :  IN A major boost to emergency healthcare services, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday flagged-off a fleet of 370 advanced ambulances, marking a significant expansion of the State’s ‘108’ emergenc..

Fire engulfs 2 shops, Goods worth lakhs gutted

  Staff Reporter :  Massive fire broke out in two shops situated at Indira Market, Durg on late Sunday night causing loss to the tune of lakhs of rupees. The fire started from the footwear shop situated on the ground floor and spread on th..

16 heavy vehicles seized in Rs 3,200 crore liquor scam

  Staff Reporter :  In a major development in the ongoing Rs 3,200 crore liquor scam investigation, the State Economic Offences Investigation and Anti-Corruption Bureau (SEOIACB), Raipur, has seized 16 vehicles allegedly used in the transp..

RMC’s Rs 1,924 cr Budget tabled

  Staff Reporter :  Mayor Meenal Choubey on Monday presented the estimated Budget of Rs 1,924 crore, 9 lakh, and 12 thousand for the financial year 2026–27 at the headquarters of the Raipur Municipal Corporation, outlining a one-year..

Regular flights from Ambikapur to Delhi, Kolkata commence

  Staff Reporter :  Mar 30 Regular commercial flight operations commenced on Monday from Maa Mahamaya Airport in Surguja district, connecting Ambikapur with Delhi and Kolkata, marking a major step forward in regional air connectivity. Chief..

Groundwater crisis deepens in Chhattisgarh

  RAIPUR :  Despite extensive promotional campaigns for water conservation, the groundwater crisis in Chhattisgarh has deepened into a major emergency, with more than 55 per cent of the State’s assessed groundwater units now classifie..

Chhattisgarh lags behind in EV Charging infrastructure

  Staff Reporter :  A latest report released by the Ministry of Heavy Industries has highlighted the current status of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across India, raising concerns about Chhattisgarh’s preparedness..

Regular commercial flight to commence from Ambikapur to Delhi, Kolkata on Monday

  Staff Reporter RAIPUR :  Regular commercial flight operations are set to commence from Maa Mahamaya Airport Darima Ambikapur in Surguja district to Delhi and Kolkata on Monday. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai will formally inaugurate the..

‘Awa Pani Jhonki’ gains national attention in Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi lauds Koriya district initiative, calls it an example of people-led development

  Our Correspondent KORIYA :  Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 132nd episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, highlighted Chhattisgarh’s water conservation efforts as a strong example of people-driven development, bri..

Adequate petroleum, LPG, fertilisers: CM Strict action ordered against hoarding and black-marketing

   Staff Reporter :  RAIPUR : Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Saturday held a virtual meeting with Divisional Commissioners, Inspectors General of Police (IGPs), Collectors and Superintendents of Police (SPs) from his official r..

Bomb threat triggers alert in Bilaspur Court Third incident in three months

   Our Correspondent : BILASPUR : THE District and Sessions Court here was thrown into a state of high alert on Friday afternoon after it received yet another bomb threat via email, marking the third such incident in the past thre..

Countdown to a Naxal-free era begins in C’garh

   By E V Murli : With the deadline set for the complete elimination of Left Wing Extremism drawing closer, signs of a decisive shift are emerging across Chhattisgarh particularly in the once-entrenched insurgency zone of Bastar. Secur..

Anai Wangshu clinches Gold despite health setback

   Sports Reporter : RAIPUR : Overcoming health issues with strong determination and hard work, Anai Wangshu, a budding weightlifter from Arunachal Pradesh, clinched a Gold medal at the Khelo India Tribal Games in Raipur on Satur..

Sweat, strength, resilience Defying all odds J’khand weightlifter Babulal shines

   Sports Reporter : RAIPUR : When former Army coach Gurvinder Singh suggested that Babulal Hembrom give up other sports and take up weightlifting because of his physique, the biggest challenge for the teenager from Keribanda vill..

Two held for mortgaging rented vehicles

   Staff Reporter : Durg : Durg police has arrested two persons who used to mortgage vehicles after taking them on rent from their owners. The accused ran a travel agency and after taking vehicles from their owners on rent they ne..

One Janaushadhi Kendra for 90,000 people in State

   Staff Reporter : Raipur : Despite claims of Chhattisgarh Health Services, the Central Government’s drive to promote generic medicines at cheaper rates under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) encoun..

IMA flags pricing flaws, seeks end to monopoly in BWM

   Staff Reporter : Raipur : Raising sharp concerns over the existing Biomedical Waste Management (BWM) framework, the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Chhattisgarh, has called for an urgent overhaul of the fee structure and an e..

How mason’s daughter Monikha overcame pain barrier, self-doubts

   Staff Reporter :  RAIPUR : Nineteen-year-old weightlifter Monikha Sonowal from Assam scripted an inspiring victory by clinching the gold medal in the women’s 48kg category at the first Khelo India Tribal Games (KIT..

Bilaspur bracing to introduce Piped Natural Gas Adani Total Gas Limited is set to begin consumer registrations starting next month

   Our Correspondent :  BILASPUR : BILASPUR is poised to take a significant upgrade in urban infrastructure as the city prepares to introduce Piped Natural Gas (PNG) for domestic and commercial use. Adani Total Gas Limited has nea..

Over 6,000 girls aged 14-15 vaccinated against HPV in Raipur Distt

  Staff Reporter:  More than 6,000 girls aged 14-15 have received the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine so far in Raipur city and other blocks of the district. The Raipur health department launched the HPV vaccination drive on March 16 at..

Raipur Police dismantle cyber fraud racket, 42 arrested

  Staff Reporter :  In a major intelligence-led operation, the Raipur Commissionerate dismantled an illegal call center network involved in international cyber fraud, arresting 42 accused persons from three locations across the city. The..

IPS Dangi suspended over conduct breach

  Staff Reporter :  The Chhattisgarh Government has placed senior IPS officer Ratan Lal Dangi (2003 batch) under suspension with immediate effect, citing serious violations of service conduct and ethical norms following circulation of obje..

GST raids in Bhainsthan target bogus billing network for tax evasion

  Staff Reporter :  In another crackdown on suspected tax evasion, the State GST Department conducted early morning raids on Thursday at multiple premises in the State capital, intensifying its probe into alleged bogus billing practices. Th..

Over 3,000 doctors under scanner over suspected fake FMGE certificates

  Staff Reporter :  Over 3,000 doctors in Chhattisgarh who obtained their MBBS degrees from countries in Central and East Asia are under scrutiny after authorities detected alleged irregularities in their qualifications and in the clearanc..

‘Naxalism endingwithin set timeline’

   JAGDALPUR : NOTORIOUS Naxalite Papa Rao, carrying a bounty of 50 lakh and linked to the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee, formally surrendered along with 18 of his associates on Wednesday afternoon at Shaurya Bhavan in the polic..

Rs 4,959,650,000transfered to4,95,965 landlessagricultural labour

  Staff Reporter :  CHIEF Minister Vishnu Deo Sai online transferred Rs 4,959,650,000 into the bank accounts of 4,95,965 landless agricultural labour families under the Deendayal Upadhyay Bhoomiheen Krishi Mazdoor Kalyan Yojana at Pandit C..

CM declares Khelo India Tribal Games Open

  Staff Reporter :  THE country’s first Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG)-2026 got off to a colourful start at Science College Ground in Raipur on Wednesday. Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Vishnu Deo Sai declared the first KITG open. T..

Mahadev betting app case probe:ED-RPZO attaches Rs 1,700 cr assets

TIGHTENINGits grip on what is being described as one of the most expansive illegal betting networks to surface in recent years, the Enforcement Directorate, Raipur Zonal Office (EDRPZO), has provisionally attached assets worth nearly Rs 1,700 crore spread across India and the United Arab Emirates in connection with the Mahadev Online Book case. Officials indicate that the actual market valuation of several prime overseas properties, particularly in Dubai, could run into significantly higher figures ..

Cong MP Netam raises AIIMS Raipur staff shortage in RS

  Staff Reporter :  Congress MP in Rajya Sabha, Phulo Devi Netam, raised the issue of shortage of doctors and staff at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Raipur during Zero Hour, highlighting gaps in treatment availability a..

Forest Deptt busts leopard hide trafficking racket, 9 held

  Staff Reporter :  The Forest Department in Chhattisgarh has arrested nine individuals involved in leopard hide trafficking during a joint operation conducted on March 19. Acting on specific intelligence, forest officials laid a trap by p..

Khelo India Tribal Games

  Staff Reporter :  Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya will inaugurate the first Khelo India Tribal Games at Science College Ground here on Wednesday. The inaugural ceremony is scheduled to begin at 6 pm. Talk..

Rs 25 lakh bounty Maoist commander surrenders

  JAGDALPUR :  IN a major breakthrough for security forces engaged in anti-Maoist operations in Chhattisgarh, notorious Maoist commander Paparao, carrying a bounty of Rs 25 lakh, surrendered along with 12 of his associates before senior po..

Class XII Hindipaper scrapped

Staff Reporter :  The Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education (CGBSE) has cancelled the Class XII Hindi examination held on March 14 and announced that the paper will now be conducted afresh on April 10, according to an official order issued by the..

Major fire mishap averted, 2 kids rescued

   Staff Reporter :  A major mishap was averted in Chhaoni Chowk at Baikunthdham area, Bhilai on Monday morning after a cylinder and other objects caught fire in a house. After hearing the screams of two children locked inside the hous..

Bhilai’s MBBS student Anushka selected as Miss India C’garh 2026

  Staff Reporter :  Anushka Sone, an MBBS student from Bhilai, has been selected as Miss India Chhattisgarh 2026 for the 61st edition of Femina Miss India. She will now represent the state at the national-level competition. The initial sel..

Two DFOs transferred, 15 deer deaths in Ambikapur

  Staff Reporter :  An administrative reshuffle has been carried out in the Forest Department following the death of 15 deer at Sanjay Van Vatika in Ambikapur. Two Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers have been transferred as part of the ac..

RTE seats vacancycrosses 6,300

  Raipur : 3 Despite a reported utilisation rate of 88.6 per cent under the Right to Education (RTE) framework, as many as 6,352 seats reserved for economically weaker sections remain unfilled across Chhattisgarh, indicating persistent gap..

Grand cultural event titled ‘Ek Shaam Shri Ram Khatu Shyam Ji Ke Naam’ held

A grand cultural and devotional programme titled ‘Ek Shaam Shri Ram Khatu Shyam Ji Ke Naam’ was organised at Sector-7 ground by Bhilai Can Do Parwat Foundation, drawing a large gathering of devotees and citizens. The event featured several prominent artists and speakers as special attractions. Actress Adah Sharma, known for her role in The Kerala Story, music composer Pramod Tripathi, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa fame singer Sharad Sharma, and Sanatani speaker Meenakshi Sherawat delivered engaging performances ..

Huge rush on Forest Avenue during office hours left unchecked

  Staff Reporter :  Huge rush on Forest Avenue during office hours has so far gone unchecked by the authorities. The route between DPS Chowk, Risali and Boria Gate faces immense traffic pressure increasing the risk of accidents whenever th..

HC dismisses PIL on PM-JANMAN irregularities, cites lack of locus standi

  Staff Reporter :  The Chhattisgarh High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) alleging irregularities in the purchase of Mobile Medical Units under the Prime Minister’s Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN)..

Cocaine concealed in BP machine seized

    In a startling case of concealment, Raipur police have busted a cocaine supply module where the contraband was hidden inside a Blood Pressure (BP) monitoring machine and transported through a courier channel, leading to the arrest of a..

,Assembly adjourned Sine Die

  Staff Reporter :  The Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly was adjourned sine die on Friday after 15 sittings from February 23 to March 20. Eight bills were discussed and passed during the session. After completing the day’s listed bus..

Temperature dips; light rain expected

  Staff Reporter :  Weather conditions across Chhattisgarh have turned slightly unstable, with light rainfall and hail reported at isolated places, leading to a noticeable drop in temperatures across State. According to the Meteorological C..