Raipur

History of tribal society is glorious: CM

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 ..

Financial constraints will no longer hinder Nisha’s dreams

Early this morning, Nisha Yadav, a resident of Bilaspur, received a call that changed her life. On the other end was a calm, reassuring voice saying, “You need to climb Mount Kilimanjaro; don’t worry about the expenses.” Startled, Nisha asked, “Who is this?” The response came, “This is Vishnu Deo Sai speaking.” Still in disbelief, Nisha questioned, “Are you really the Chief Minister?” Her astonishment grew when the Chief Minister elaborated, assuring her, “Focus on your goal. It is our responsibility ..

Minister Kashyap performs Griha Pravesh at New Govt Residence

FOREST, Climate Change, Water Resources, Skill Development, Cooperation and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kedar Kashyap performed a ceremonial Griha Pravesh (housewarming) at his newly constructed government residence in Naya Raipur, along with his family on Thursday. The event was marked by a traditional Puja and Arti. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Minister Kashyap for entering his new residence...

Youth Festival Oriana 2024 begins at AIIMS Raipur

The annual youth festival Oriana 2024 has commenced at AIIMS Raipur. The event was officially inaugurated by Lt Gen (Retd) Ashok Jindal, Executive Director and CEO of AIIMS Raipur, who lit the ceremonial lamp. In his address, he stated, “Oriana 2024 not only provides a platform to showcase the talents and creativity of students but also serves as an inspiring space for their personal and professional growth. This festival fosters confidence, leadership, and a sense of community among students, which ..

47% voter turnout in Raipur City South by-poll

The fate of 31 candidates was locked in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) during Raipur City South Legislative Assembly by-poll, which concluded peacefully on Wednesday with over 50.50 percent voter turnout. Speaking with ‘The Hitavada’, Raipur Deputy District Election Officer Uma Shankar Bande reported the smooth conduct of the polling. One VVPAT machine was replaced at polling station 131 in the constituency. Senior citizens, women, and young voters participated enthusiastically in the by-poll. ..

Procurement at 102 centres of 87 co-operative societies in district today

Complete preparations have been made for paddy procurement in the district as per the guidelines of the Government. An estimated 6,48,484 MT of paddy will be procured from 1,14,651 farmers registered in Kharif year 2024-25 through 102 procurement centres of 87 cooperative societies. Last year 5,87,369 MT of paddy was procured from 1,05,778 farmers. Paddy will be procured at the procurement centres from November 14 to January 31 2025 at the support price. The rate for thin paddy is fixed at Rs 2,320, ..

‘Aviral’ begins at Shri Balaji Institute of Medical Science

Shri Balaji Institute of Medical Science witnessed a vibrant start to its annual cultural fest, Aviral 2024. The inaugural day was marked by a plethora of events, showcasing the diverse talents of the students. The day began with the inauguration of the art exhibition, ‘Kalajali,’ by Dr. Neeta Nayak, MD, SBIMS. Renowned artists like Indu Chatterjee, Shamita Chakraborty, and K.K. Agarwal graced the occasion as judges...

HC quashes FIRs against IPS Singh, calls cases ‘malicious prosecution

THE Chhattisgarh High Court’s division bench comprising Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Ravindra Agrawal quashed all three FIRs filed against dismissed IPS officer GP Singh, terming them acts of ‘malicious prosecution.’ The cases, registered during the previous Congress-led Government, accused Singh of sedition, disproportionate assets (DA), and extortion. This decision marks a major legal relief for Singh, a 1994-batch officer, who had spent 120 days in jail and was dismissed from service ..

Amla Navami celebrated with devotion in Bhilai

On Sunday, the people of Bhilai observed Amla Navami with great enthusiasm. In this traditional festival, observed on Kartik Shukla Paksha Navami, devotees—especially women—performed rituals to worship the Amla (Indian gooseberry) tree. They offered seasonal fruits, sweets, and various dishes in prayer ceremonies around t he sacred tree, seeking health, prosperity, and well-being for their families. As part of the festival, devotees performed a fast and prayed under the Amla tree...

KPS celebrates sports day

Krishna Public School (KPS), Durg, celebrated its Annual Sports Day with great enthusiasm and fervour. The event showcased the school’s commitment to fostering physical fitness, teamwork and sportsmanship among its students. The event was graced by Director, Mayank Sharma and Principal Iti Sharma who inaugurated the ceremony and encouraged students to participate in sports. The Sports Day featured an array of thrilling competitions, including: Track and field events 100m, Football, Kabaddi, Shot ..

Calf head found in Durg; Bajrang Dal activists protest

HE severed head of calf was found in Girdhari Nagar, Durg on Saturday late evening. Since the incident occurred repeatedly in the locality, Bajrang Dal activists staged a vehement demonstration at Durg Kotwali premises and lodged the police complaint in the matter. SHO Durg Kotwali police, Vijay Yadav told the newspaper that in the mater the police have already registered the offence and are further investigating. He also added that strict legal action will be initiated if anyone found conspiring ..

Trainee IAS officers imparted training on welfare schemes, civic management

Under the guidance of District Collector Richa Prakash Chaudhary, eleven trainee IAS officers received detailed insights into Bhilai Municipal Corporation’s public welfare schemes. Key officials, including Assistant Collector M Bharadwaj, District Panchayat CO, and BMC Commissioner Bajrang Dubey, introduced the officers to various state-run programs aimed at public welfare. The officers were given a comprehensive overview of Durg district’s unique features, including its industrial prominence due ..

Keshkal Ghat road repair facing delays

   Our Correspondent JAGDALPUR  THE long-awaited repair work on the Keshkal Ghat road, which began before Diwali, remains far from completion, with the contractor facing persistent delays. In a bid to address the situation, the N..

Police intensify crackdown on criminal networks after encounter

   Staff Reporter  BHILAI, Amit Jose,  a notorious criminal and the prime suspect in the Globe Chowk shootout in Bhilai, was killed after an exchange of about 17 rounds of gunfire near Jayanti Stadium in Bhilai. The police follow..

Crocodile, 4 barking deers brought to Maitri Baag Zoo

   Staff Reporter BHILAI  Bhilai’s Maitri Baag Zoo, managed by the Horticulture Section of SAIL-Bhilai Steel Plant’s Town Services Department (TSD) has witnessed the arrival of a crocodile and four barking deer here recent..

Day 2 of 83rd annual session of IRCSeveral technical sessions held

  Staff Reporter RAIPUR,  Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Ajay Tamta visited the exhibition of new technical equipment at the Science College Ground on Saturday. The exhibition has been organised under the 83rd annua..

RTI activists demand cancellation of airport parking tender citing oppressive terms

  Staff Reporter   The Chhattisgarh RTI Activists Association, led by President Sanjay Thakur, has levelled serious allegations against the recently implemented parking terms at Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur. Describing the conditi..

Major fire devastates godown in Raipur’s Fafadih area

   Staff Reporter Raipur,   No  A massive fire broke out in the godown of Adhunik Kiraya Bhandar, situated behind Chandak Complex in Gali No. 1, Fafadih, on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday. The blaze, which erupt..

Maoists surviving on looted weapons

  Our Corrrespodnent BASTAR  IN a chilling revelation, the weapons recovered from the Thulthuli encounter in Abujhmad, Narayanpur, have exposed the decades-long pattern of insurgent attacks on security forces. Among the 11 identified arms ..

Gadkari announces road projects of Rs 20,000 cr for CG

  Staff Reporter  Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, inaugurated the 83rd annual session of the Indian Roads Congress (IRC) on Friday evening at the Science College Ground in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The four-day ses..

Chhath Vratis offer Sandhya Arghya to setting Sun

Chhath Vratis offered ‘Sandhya Arghya’ to setting Sun at Mahadev Ghat along Kharun river and other water bodies across the state on the third day of the Chhath Puja, on Thursday evening. People in large number gathered at Mahadev Ghat along Kharun river on Thursday to celebrate Chhath festival this year. President of Chhath Mahaparva Aayojan Samiti Mahadev Ghat Raipur Rajesh Kumar Singh said that that Chhath Vratis had offered ‘Sandhya Arghya’ to setting Sun at over 50 water bodies including Mahadev ..

Pvt hospitals see higher caesarean rate in 2023

Private hospitals in Chhattisgarh saw a higher caesarean rate in 2023, with 13.80% of births conducted through caesarean sections compared to 7.83% in government hospitals, according to the recently released Annual Vital Statistics 2023 report by Directorate of Economics and Statistics, C’garh. Overall, government hospitals accounted for 71.27% of normal deliveries, while in private hospitals, only 5.63% of births were normal deliveries, suggesting a preference for surgical births in private healthcare ..

Chhattisgarhiya Sabse Badiya : Vice-President

Vice-President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasised the vital connection between state progress and national growth, as he addressed the closing ceremony of the Rajyotsav in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar, Chhattisgarh. Praising State’s rich cultural heritage and its people, he said, Chhattisgarhiya Sabse Badiya and expressed confidence in Chhattisgarh’s contributions to India’s development, referring to it as a land full of resources and youthful energy. Dhankhar highlighted concerns over deceptive methods ..

Power outage due to unauthorised, hazardous tree pruning

The power supply in parts of Sector-8, Bhilai, was disrupted on Wednesday, following unauthorised and poorly executed tree pruning and branch cutting activities. According to reports, a few residents from Street 23, Sector-8, hired labourers to prune and chop branches of tall trees. During the process, a large branch fell onto power feeder lines, causing an outage that affected multiple streets, including numbers 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 45, 46, and 47. The incident also resulted in damage to electrical ..

Music is like sea: Singer Pawandeep

Renowned singer Pawandeep Rajan, who won the Indian Idol-12, said that music is like a sea and a singer always tried to learn new thing. He was in Raipur to perform in Rajyotsav on Wednesday. Talking to mediapersons at MayFair Lake Resort Nava Raipur in Atal Nagar on Wednesday, singer Pawandeep Rajan said that he was delighted to come to Chhattisgarh to give his performance in Rajyotsav-2024. Chhattisgarh is a pious place because it is the birth place of Ram’s mother Mata Kaushalya, he said...

Raipur Police intensify dawn raids to clamp down on criminal activities

In a decisive effort to curb criminal activities and restore law and order, Raipur Police carried out extensive predawn raids across multiple localities on November 6. The operation, initiated at 4:00 AM, was conducted under the directives of Inspector General of Police, Raipur Range, Amresh Mishra, and Senior Superintendent of Police Santosh Kumar Singh, with Additional Superintendents of Police Lakhpat Patel (City) and D R Porte (West) overseeing the action. The coordinated raids were executed across ..

Raipur Central Jail shootout Key accused, aides held; weapon seized

In response to a brazen daylight shooting outside Raipur Central Jail on other day, Raipur Police swiftly arrested key suspects and several associates connected to the targeted attack on a habitual offender Sahil Khan, resident of Tikrapara. The incident unfolded as unknown assailants on a motorcycle fired at Sahil with a country-made pistol before fleeing the scene. Acting on urgent orders, Ganj Police registered a case, and senior officials deployed 10 specialised teams to track down the culprits. ..

The Hitavada’s Mukesh S Singh to get Madhukar Kher Award

Vice-President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar will honour 38 persons and four organisations with ‘Chhattisgarh Rajya Alankaran Samman-2024’ in the Rajyotsav at Fair Ground, Nava Raipur Atal Nagar on Wednesday evening. The State Government has on Tuesday announced the Chhattisgarh Rajya Alankaran awards in 36 different sectors. Addressing a press meet, Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao said that Samman would be given in 36 different areas by 16 departments...

SEOIACB registers FIR against ex-IAS, ex-Adv Gen in FCSC scam

In a significant development, the State Economic Offences Investigation and Anti-Corruption Bureau (SEOIACB) has lodged an FIR against former IAS officers Anil Tuteja, Alok Shukla, and ex-Advocate General Satish Chandra Verma in connection with the notorious Food and Civil Supplies Corporation (FCSC) scam. This action follows fresh evidence, notably WhatsApp exchanges, which have brought to light alleged misuse of authority by the accused, leading to widespread malfeasance within the public distribution ..

Home voting facilities provided to bed-ridden differently-abled, elders in Raipur South

Home voting facilities are being offered to elderly and disabled voters in the Raipur South Assembly constituency for the 2024 by-election from November 5 to 7. This initiative aims to make voting more accessible to citizens aged 85 and above, allowing them to cast their ballots from the comfort of their homes. On Tuesday, the polling team visited 98-year-old Vitana Gupta at her residence on Malviya Road, where she voted via ballot paper. Gupta, a lifelong voter, shared that her advancing age had ..

Rajyotsav begins MP willextend full support to C’garh: Dr Mohan Yadav

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav has expressed his commitment to extending full support for the development of Chhattisgarh. Speaking at the inauguration of the three-day Rajyotsav celebrations at Fair Ground, Nava Raipur in Atal Nagar on Monday evening, Dr Yadav highlighted the shared cultural heritage between the two states. He recalled that Chhattisgarh, which was carved out of Madhya Pradesh on November 1, 2000, had suffered neglect for 55 years under previous governments, leading ..

Cong orchestrating unrest, criminal activities in CG: Deo

BJP State President Kiran Singh Deo has accused the Congress party of orchestrating unrest and criminal activities in Chhattisgarh. Speaking at a press conference in Ekatma Parisar, he expressed deep concern over State’s safety, especially as Chhattisgarh celebrates its 25th Rajyotsav. Deo asserted that Congress is at the core of the rising crime and tension, claiming that the party is intent on igniting chaos in the region. Deo contended that the Congress party not only initiates criminal acts but ..

SECL wins six awards in Golden Jubilee Foundation Day

IN a big achievement, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) won six awards in the Golden Jubilee Foundation Day celebrations of Coal India Limited (CIL) held in Kolkata. Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) Dr Prem Sagar Mishra received the Corporate Award from the Union Coal Minister, Government of India. The SECL bagged the first prize for rehabilitation and resettlement and second prize for the initiative of Weigh-Bridge Automation under Corporate Award category. SECL received four awards in ..

Singer Shaan enthrals Raipurians with mesmerising performance

Renowned Bollywood playback singer Shantanu Mukherjee alias Shaan enthralled the audience through his exciting performance in Rajyosav at Fair Ground, Nava Raipur in Atal Nagar on Monday late evening. Renowned artists performed on the first day of the Rajyotsav. They mesmerised the audience with vibrant and captivating cultural performances. Rikhi Kshatriya’s team presented folk dances. Mohan Chauhan and his team performed and enthralled the audience. Folk singer Sunil Soni and his team performed ..

Food Deptt officials raid Hira Sweets, find unhygienic conditions in premises

A team of District Food Department raided the kitchen of Hira Sweets in Gorakhpur area and collected samples of suspected spurious quality of food for laboratory tests. The raid was conducted in the special campaign for avoiding preparation and sale of spurious quality of food items during the festival. Under the direction of Collector Deepak Saxena, the District Food Safety Department has intensified inspections of food and beverage establishments in the city. During the inspection, officials found ..

PM Modi virtually inaugurates CIMS Super Speciality Hospital at Koni

The Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS) Super Speciality Hospital was virtually inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Koni here on Tuesday. He was the Chief guest while Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao, Minister of Health Shyam Bihari Jaiswal, MLAs Amar Agrawal, Dharamlal Kaushik, Dharamjit Singh, Shushant Shukla, Atal Shrivastava and Dilip Lahariya were special guests of the programme. The hospital started with OPDs (Outdoor Patients) of four ..

Govt declares bank holiday for Govardhan Puja

Government of Chhattisgarh has declared a holiday for all banks and financial institutions across State for Govardhan Puja on November 1 under the Negotiable Instruments Act of 1885. This decision of the State Government was received with widespread enthusiasm among bank employees and their families who look forward to the celebration. Expressing gratitude for this decision, Y Gopal Krishna, State Secretary, conveyed his appreciation to the Chief Minister, Vishnu Deo Sai, for understanding the sentiments ..

19 Naxals held in joint search operation

Nineteen Naxals, who had been active for nearly a decade, were arrested from various locations under Bhejji and Jagargunda police station limits in a joint operation conducted by security forces. Acting on intelligence about the movement of Naxalites in forested areas between Gompad and Bhandarpadar, a joint team of the CRPF and District Force launched an anti-Naxal operation. Upon reaching Bhandarpadar, five Naxals attempted to flee but were swiftly caught by the team. Those detained were identified ..

Durg’s Anita Sarkar shines at MIQN 2024

Anita Sarkar, a government lecturer from Durg city received two national-level awards in fourth edition of Mrs. India Queen of Nation (MIQN), 2024 organised recently in Nagpur at Maharashtra. She received Mrs. Cultural Empress of India 2024 as well as Radiant Smile awards. Bollywood celebrity Aman Verma crowned her while felicitating her for the achievements made by her. Notably, Anita is a lecturer in Government School, Jalbandha, Durg and she teaches Mathematics to students. She received the awards ..

Blaze triggers two gas cylinder blasts in Subhash Nagar, vacant house gutted

A devastating fire that broke out early Monday morning in a vacant house in Subhash Nagar, Ranjhi gutted colossal amount of domestic articles worth lakhs of rupees. The blaze, which started at about 4.30 am, triggered two successive gas cylinder explosions, causing tremors that shook the entire neighbourhood. On hearing the blasts, local residents immediately informed both the police and the fire department of the Jabalpur Municipal Corporation. However, due to the house's location in narrow lanes, ..

Cabinet takes key decisions

Several crucial decisions were taken regarding policies on agriculture, reservation in local elections, teacher mergers, industrial development and social welfare in a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai at Mantralaya Mahanadi Bhawan on Monday. The cabinet approved the extension of a Rs 14,700 crore government guarantee to the Chhattisgarh State Co-operative Marketing Federation for paddy procurement in the Kharif marketing year 2023-24. This extension is valid until October 31, ..

BJP lodges complaint over fake video concerning its candidate Sunil Soni

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has lodged a formal complaint regarding a fake video that went viral concerning its candidate Sunil Soni in the Raipur South Assembly by-election. Civil Lines Police registered a case under Section 336 (4) of BNS. A BJP delegation led by chief spokesperson and MLA Shivratan Sharma, along with other prominent leaders including MLA Ajay Chandrakar and Dharam Lal Kaushik, filed an FIR at the Civil Lines police station on Monday. In their complaint, the BJP delegation ..

Rajesh Awasthi appointed to advisory board for CFDC

In a strategic move to bolster State’s film industry, State Government has constituted a 9-member advisory committee for Chhattisgarh Film Development Corporation (CFDC), with esteemed film actor and BJP Cultural Cell State Coordinator Rajesh Awasthi among its members. Awasthi, a prominent figure in both Chhattisgarhi and Bollywood cinema, previously held the position of chairman of the Film Development Corporation during the final months of Dr Raman Singh’s third term but had not been reappointed ..

St Thomas College conducts tour for students in old age home

The National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers of St Thomas College, Ruabandha, Bhilai visited the Aastha Old Age Home. It is worth mentioning that the NSS unit of the college organises such kind of social activities and visits on regularly. Along with NSS Officer of college, NSS volunteers reached old age home and distributed fruits, cloths and biscuits to inhabitants of the home. Volunteers presented cultural programme for the entertainment of old age home people...

‘CG Govt’s schemes will be implemented’ for upliftment of tribals in Tripura’

Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha announced that innovative programmes pioneered by the Chhattisgarh government would soon be adopted in Tripura to improve the welfare of its tribal communities. Speaking to a group of media professionals from Chhattisgarh at his official residence in Agartala on Saturday evening, Dr. Saha highlighted that around 31% of Tripura’s population comprises tribal communities, for whom various developmental initiatives are underway. Dr Saha noted that Tripura would send ..

N Mahi Productions to launch new Chhattisgarhi film Nandini Devi

Mahi Films Production is set to launch its latest Chhattisgarhi feature film Nandini Devi, a women-centric film that promises to entertain audiences with a blend of action, suspense and drama. Produced by Mohit Kumar Sahu, the film’s main attraction is actress Anikriti Chauhan in the title role, opposite newcomer Bhuvan Sahu, who brings his theater experience to the big screen. Sahu praised Bhuvan Sahu’s performance and potential, highlighting his experience handling production for Chhattisgarhi film ..

President Droupadi Murmu on State visit from today

President Droupadi Murmu will be on a two day visit to Raipur on October 25 and 26, where she will participate in a series of events in Raipur and Durg districts. As per the official itinerary, the President will arrive at Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur, at 11:10 am on October 25 via a special flight. Her first engagement will be at AIIMS Raipur, where she will be the Chief guest at the second convocation ceremony, scheduled from 11:45 amto 12:45 pm. Following this, she will reach Raj Bhavan at ..

Bomb threat creates panic at Bilaspur airport

A bomb threat at Bilasa Devi Kevat Airport in Bilaspur caused alarm, leading to an immediate and well-coordinated emergency response from district authorities. The threat targeted an Alliance Air flight on the Kolkata-Bilaspur-Prayagraj-Delhi route, prompting quick action by Collector Awanish Kumar Sharan, SP Rajnesh Singh and Municipal Commissioner Amit Kumar. Various specialised police units and bomb disposal experts were mobilised to handle the situation. According to sources in Airports Authority ..

IPS Manoj Sharma motivates students

IPS Manoj Sharma, the real-life hero behind the Bollywood film ‘12th Fail’, visited the Nalanda campus in the capital on Wednesday evening, where he spent time exploring various sections of the institution, including the library, Takshila, and Kala Kendra. Currently serving as Inspector General on central deputation with the CISF, Manoj Sharma’s life story, depicted in the popular biopic, has resonated with countless young people across the country. Upon his arrival at the campus, he was warmly welcomed ..

BCDI imparts training to more than 15 thousand artisans

The Bamboo and Cane Development Institute (BCDI) Agartala in north east state Tripura, which is a lone national institute for bamboo and cane development in the country, has been equipping the artisans of the country with the skills to excel in bamboo craftsmanship for the last 50 years. Talking to The Hitavada, BCDI Agartala In-charge Dr Abhinav Kant said that BCDI had trained more than 15,000 artisans, craftsmen, students and entrepreneurs so far. The institute also empowers communities across the ..