Staff Reporter RAIPUR  Department of Forest and Climate Change, Government of Chhattisgarh organised a workshop on ‘Forest Fire Prevention and Management’ at the Dandakarnya Auditorium of Aranya Bhavan, Nava Raipur on Fr..

    Staff Reporter Raipur  The much-awaited Swadeshi Mela, a hallmark of self-reliance aimed at promoting the “Vocal for Local” movement, is set to be held for eight days this year. The bhoomipujan ceremony for the mel..

 Staff Reporter RAIPUR,   The annual conference of Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI), India’s most prestigious and leading organization for research in diabetes and education of doctors for more than 50 years..

  Staff Reporter  Raipur, Dec 20 Preparations for the much-anticipated Shiv Mahapuran Katha by renowned international storyteller Pandit Pradeep Mishra, scheduled to commence on December 24th at Sejbahar, are in the final stages here. Newl..

FIRE broke out in a locked house in the Krishna Nagar slum of Supela, Bhilai, on Thursday afternoon, destroying valuables and households. Despite the swift efforts of slum residents to extinguish the blaze using buckets of water, considerable damage was done, though no injuries were reported. The fire started around 1:15 pm in the locked home of Hiraman Sao, a vegetable vendor living in Krishna Nagar slum. The thick smoke and flames quickly engulfed the house. Nearby residents noticed the fire and ..

On Thursday, the Risali Municipal Corporation took strict action against the unauthorised storage of building materials along roadsides. Acting on the instructions of RMC Commissioner Monika Verma, the corporation seized bricks, sand, and gravel from Vaibhav Traders. A swing frame made of steel rods and angles was also found, and its removal was allowed with a grace period. The confiscated materials were being stored without permission for sale along the roadside, posing a risk of accidents due to ..

Hundreds of Congress leaders and workers, led by State Congress President Deepak Baij took out a protest march from Ambedkar Chowk to Raj Bhavan in the state capital on Wednesday. On the call of All India Congress Committee (AICC), the protest march was taken out over Manipur violence. A memorandum was also submitted through the local administration...

Inspector General of Police, Raipur Range, Amresh Mishra, and the newly-appointed Senior Superintendent of Police, Dr Lal Umed Singh, convened a meeting with police gazetted officers and station in-charges of Raipur district. The meeting was held at the C-4 building in Civil Line to review strategies for crime control and ensure efficient policing in the district. During the meeting, the IGP Mishra stressed on resolving all pending cases, especially those over a year old, on a priority basis. He directed ..

Collector Richa Prakash Chaudhary held an important meeting at the district level for better implementation and target achievement of Pradhan Mantri Suryaghar Free Electricity Scheme. In the meeting, the guidelines of the scheme, possible challenges and a comprehensive strategy for timely completion of the targets were discussed. During this, EE CSPDL Chhagan Sharma informed that under the Pradhan Mantri Suryaghar Free Electricity Scheme, a target of 10,000 connections (for the year 24-25) has been ..

Aligning with the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to promote the traditional medicine systems, the Chhattisgarh Government showcased its initiatives at the International Seminar on Medicinal Plants held in Dehradun on December 15. The seminar, convened as part of the X World Ayurveda Congress by the National Medicinal Plants Board (Ministry of AYUSH), focused on the theme: ‘Strengthening Supply Chain for Medicinal Plants: Accomplishments, Aspirations, Opportunities, and Challenges’. ..

HEALTH services across the district and other parts in Chhattisgarh are reported to have severely disrupted as Mitanin workers, including grassroots health workers, trainers, block coordinators, health panchayat coordinators and help desk facilitators, have gone on an indefinite strike since December 13. If sources are to be believed, the ongoing strike has led to a halt in crucial healthcare activities such as immunisation, institutional deliveries, tuberculosis and leprosy treatment, and maternal ..

Chhattisgarh Regional Science Centre (CGRSC) hosted a unique and inspiring celebration of a Scientific Birthday. The event marked the birthday of Sanskriti Shukla, a bright student from Rajkumar College, currently studying in Class 6. The event was held under the guidance of In-charge Director General of the CGRSC Dr S Karmakar. Accompanied by her friends, Sanskriti enthusiastically explored the various exhibits at the Science Centre, delving into the wonders of science and technology. The group also ..

The hardware version of Smart India Hackathon is being organised at Bhilai Institute of Technology Durg. Smart India Hackathon (SIH) is being organized from December 11 to 15. In this national level innovation competition, 100 students and 55 girls from across the country are continuously working on solutions to the problems of common daily life and industries. Giving the context of the programme, Principal of Bhilai Institute of Technology, Dr Arun Arora said that students of IIT Mumbai are trying ..

MANYA Sharma has achieved remarkable success in Common Law Admission Test (CLAT-2025), securing second position in Chhattisgarh State Women’s Rank. Her stellar performance includes an All India Rank of 534, All India Women Rank of 254, Chhattisgarh State Rank of 7, and Chhattisgarh State Women Rank of 2, bringing pride to her family, society and the state. Manya is the granddaughter of Dr TD Sharma, Vice Chancellor of Pt Sunder Lal Sharma Open University and the daughter of Dr Sandeep Sharma, President ..

Anjana Tirkey, a 41-year-old resident of Amadiha village in Farsabahar tehsil of Jashpur district, has exemplified how tribal women can overcome adversities through entrepreneurship and determination. With limited educational qualifications -- a Class 12th pass -- and faced with the untimely demise of her husband, she encountered severe financial challenges while raising her three children. Despite these obstacles, she gradually transitioned from a life of hardship to financial independence, leveraging ..

The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Raipur Zonal Office (ED-RPZO), has provisionally attached movable and immovable assets worth Rs 21.47 crore, including lands, residential properties, fixed deposits, and bank balances, through a Provisional Attachment Order dated December 9th, 2024. The properties are linked to prominent accused individuals, including IAS officer Ranu Sahu, Maya Varrier, Radheshyam Mirjha, Bhuvneshwar Singh Raj, Virendra Kumar Rathore, Bharosa Ram Thakur, Sanjay Shende, Manoj Kumar ..

Chhattisgarh has prepared a detailed State Action Plan for Climate Change (SAPCC). An expert workshop was held recently for implementation of this SAPCC. The implementation plan will lead to a weather-ready, climate-resilient Chhattisgarh but only with hyper local risk maps, early warnings and decadal predictions. None of the key climate variables show any worrisome trends yet but Chhattisgarh’s risks can arise from far and wide such as the neighboring states and oceans. Predictive information ..

“The Centre for Culture, Language and Tradition (CCLT) will prove to be an important milestone in the journey of IIT Bhilai. This centre has been established as an interdisciplinary centre of excellence to promote research on cultural heritage and knowledge of tribal communities, endangered languages and sustainable development. The mission of the centre is to bring out the linguistic diversity, cultural pluralism, ecological knowledge and collective memory of the tribal communities of Chhattisgarh ..

MMI Narayana Hospital, Raipur, has successfully transformed the life of a young woman with a complex fertility-preserving surgery. The patient, of childbearing age, sought treatment for excessive menstrual bleeding and anemia, which significantly impacted her health and quality of life. Upon preoperative evaluation, doctors identified multiple fibroids, non-cancerous growths in the uterus as the root cause of her condition. Uterine fibroids, which can vary in size, are a common cause of heavy menstrual ..

IN a major boost for tourism in Chhattisgarh, Jashpur district has become the first from the region to be listed on EaseMyTrip.com, a popular travel platform. This recognition highlights the district’s growing appeal as a travel destination and is a testimony to the ongoing efforts of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai to promote tourism in the state. It needs to be mentioned here that EaseMyTrip now provides travelers with detailed information on the picturesque landscapes, rich tribal culture and ..

The Write Circle a boutique initiative by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation featured Anurag Tripathi a former investment banker turned writer who authored acclaimed novels such as Kalayug, Dalal’s Street, and The Goa Gambit at Soul Garden. The event commenced with a welcome note by Srishti Trivedi a lawyer-turned-entrepreneur and founder of Project Getout, setting the tone for an inspiring evening. The conversation was moderated by Kirti Kirdatt, a literary enthusiast and Ehsaas Woman, who delved into ..

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai virtually attended the commencement of 150th Birth Anniversary Year celebration of Bhagwan Birsa Munda on the occasion of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas from Science College Ground in Raipur city on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the commencement of 150th Birth Anniversary Year celebration of Bhagwan Birsa Munda on the occasion of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas in Jamui, Bihar on Friday. The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone and inaugurated various development ..

Telugu Welfare Society (TWS) is going to provide facilities of ‘Swarg Rath’ and freezer for mortal remains. These facilities will be free of cost for all sections of the society, which will be dedicated by the eminent guests including Raipur MP Brijmohan Agrawal, MLA Raipur West Rajesh Munat, MLA Raipur North Purandar Mishra and MLA Raipur Rural Motilal Sahu on November 17. The President of Telugu Welfare Society T Gopi informed the media during a press conference on Friday. He further said that ..

A stakeholder connect workshop on Chhattisgarh’s New Industrial Development Policy 2024-30 and Export Promotion was held at CG-04 Restro, Nava Raipur in Atal Nagar on Wednesday. The workshop was organised by the Department of Commerce and Industries, Government of Chhattisgarh in collaboration with National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog. During the workshop, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo presented the rollout of invitation to invest letters of Rs 32,225 crore to 27 different industries ..

Over 1,100 residential quarters allotted under the Retention Scheme are currently under unauthorised occupation, hindering fresh allotment process in Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) Township. The BSP management is set to finalise an action plan to address this issue. Officers’ Association and trade unions have expressed support for the management’s efforts to facilitate fresh allotments for newly- recruited executives and non-executives. According to sources, the Allotment Section of the Town Services Department ..