IN a pioneering conservation move, Chhattisgarh has launched a scientifically driven effort to track and protect vultures, a critically endangered species across South Asia, by deploying satellite tagging and ringing at the Indravati Tiger Reserve (ITR) for the first time. The initiative, a collaboration between the Chhattisgarh Forest Department and the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), has marked a major step in using advanced technology for wildlife conservation. Scientists tagged the Indian ..

THE Kolhan Nala, once a lifeline for scores of villages in the Tilda and Dharsiwa region, has almost completely dried up, leaving more than a dozen villages in distress at the peak of the Rabi season. Once known to flow year-round, the stream now lies barren in many stretches — a victim of soaring temperatures and a plummeting groundwater table. For generations, the Kolhan rivulet served not just as a key irrigation source but also as a disposal outlet and water haven for livestock and wildlife. Today, ..

  Our Correspondent TILDA-NEORA :  TWO minor girls, aged 16 and 8, who went missing from a village under Tilda-Neora police station limits after leaving home for breakfast, were rescued from Andhra Pradesh, police said. The girls̵..

  Staff Reporter RAIPUR :  Over 38,98,000 cases were settled in National Lok Adalat d across the state on Saturday. Chief Justice of Chhattisgarh High Court Ramesh Sinha virtually interacted with the all the Principal District Judges..

  Our Correspondent Bilaspur :  A massive fire erupted in the hills behind the Lakhni Devi Temple in Ratanpur on Saturday afternoon, causing widespread panic in the area. The blaze spread rapidly, posing a threat to nearby residential areas..

In a sterling display of precision policing and administrative resolve, the Jashpur Police — under the direct command of SSP Shashimohan Singh — have brought the curtains down on a sprawling interstate racket, involving fraudulent transactions to the tune of Rs 150 crore. The accused duo, Ratanakar Upadhyay and Anita Upadhyay of Delhi, posed as senior government functionaries to engineer meticulously crafted corporate frauds under the pretext of the “National Rural Literacy Mission.” The investigation ..

THE onset of summer has laid bare the deepening water crisis in Khairagarh, as the town’s three lifeline rivers—Amner, Pipariya and Muska—have dried up completely. Once the natural reservoirs supporting the city's water level and daily needs, these rivers today are reduced to polluted channels carrying only sewage and silt, leaving residents and cattle alike struggling for clean water. Despite the construction of three anicuts to retain water during dry spells, alleged administrative apathy has left ..

 Staff Reporter :  Raipur,   In an inspiring story of courage and academic resilience, 16-year-old Ishika Bala from Gondahur village in Koyalibeda block has emerged as the state topper in the Chhattisgarh State Board of Secondary Educa..

The film ‘Prem Ke Premika Ke Prem Kahani’ is being produced under the direction of young Chhattisgarhi and Hindi film director Manish Manikpuri. In which Chhattisgarh’s well-known singer, lyricist and musician Naval Das Manikpuri is playing an important role. In this film, six songs written and composed by him have been recorded in the voice of Chhattisgarhi film and album’s famous singer Alka Chandrakar Parganiha. In the film, many famous artists of Chhattisgarh including Chhattisgarh’s superstar ..

The District Government Hospital located in Pandri, a key public healthcare institution in Raipur, is facing mounting criticism due to a severe shortage of specialist doctors and inadequate facilities across various departments. This deficiency is reportedly forcing hospital authorities to frequently refer critical patients to Dr BR Ambedkar Memorial Hospital, DK Super-specialty Hospital, and even All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Raipur, leading many health activists and citizens to ..

Aadya Pandey, a 15-year-old student from Bhilai, has made her city proud by winning first place in the senior category at the prestigious All India Dance Competition “Antarang Utsav 2025.” The event was held in Mumbai at the renowned “Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar Natya Gruh Auditorium” on April 23. The competition was organised by the All India Dancers Association (AIDA) in collaboration with Abhibhavak Kala Academy, supported by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. Aadya showcased her exceptional ..

Police have arrested one Shraddha Rajput for allegedly defrauding people of lakhs of rupees under the pretense of arranging foreign trips. The accused, along with a main accomplice who is currently absconding, operated an office named Imam Tours and Travels in Shyam Plaza, Pandri, and primarily targeted senior citizens. The Civil Line Police Station has taken action against Shraddha Rajput under crime number 498/2015, sections 420, 409, and 120B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The complainant Abhinav ..

CHHATTISGARH has made a remarkable achievement in the collection of Goods and Services Tax (GST) in April, 2025. Chhattisgarh has made its place in the list of top 15 States of the country by collecting GST of Rs 4,135 crore. In the GST collection, Chhattisgarh has also left behind states like Kerala, Punjab, Bihar and Jharkhand. Regarding this economic progress in State, experts believe that this achievement is the result of the strong reforms done by the Chhattisgarh Government in the trade and ..

KARDEGA, a small village situated on the border of Jashpur and Jharkhand, lies approximately 20 kilometers from its development block headquarters, Duldula. Traditionally, villagers have faced significant hardships in accessing basic government services and conducting financial transactions due to the distance and lack of local facilities. Residents of Kardega were required to travel to Duldula for even the most minor official tasks. Whether it was obtaining certificates or withdrawing cash from the ..

Tightening its regulatory framework and prioritising public safety, the Chhattisgarh Transport Department has made the installation of High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) mandatory for all vehicles registered before April 1, 2019. The move follows directives issued by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, as well as the provisions under the Central Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. According to official sources, the enforcement aims to enhance vehicle identification ..

Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal on Monday inaugurated the Gondwana Marine Fossil Park, situated in the Manendragarh Forest Division. This park is rapidly emerging as a significant tourist destination, showcasing 290-million-year-old marine fossils. Notably, India has only four other locations with such fossils: Subansiri (Arunachal Pradesh), Rajhara (Jharkhand), Darjeeling (West Bengal), and Khemgaon (Sikkim). The Gondwana Fossil Park stands out as the largest and oldest among them, and it holds ..

Continuing their crackdown on illegal online betting, Raipur Police have raided a location in Dwarka, Delhi, targeting ‘KABooK Panel No. 108 and 10,’ and arrested six bookies, including one from Madhya Pradesh. The arrested individuals include the operator of the KABooK panels, Rakesh Madnani alias Daki, along with two individuals from Raipur, two from Bilaspur, and one from Dhamtari. During the raid, police seized a significant amount of material used for operating the betting racket, including ..

INDIAN Community in Brisbane, Australia gathered at the office premises of Consulate General of India and carried a candlelight vigil observing a one-minute silence for victims of the Pahalgam terrorist massacre. The Indian community members expressed their deepest condolences and also anger at the ghastly incident and bestowed their full support behind Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian Government to hunt down the terrorists andtheir backers...

  Staff Reporter Raipur :  To understand the needs of people in summer vacation, South East Central Railway (SECR) introduces summer special train from Durg to Lalkuan and it will be halted in Raipur too. As per the information, SECR will..

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  The Hitavada : State Bureau Raipur/Bilaspur/Mahsamund Apr 26 In a crucial development in the high-profile land acquisition scam linked to the Bharatmala project’s Vishakhapatnam-Raipur Economic Corridor, the State Economic Offences..

  Staff Reporter Raipur :  In a major stride toward unearthing one of state’s largest public health procurement scams, the State Economic Offences Investigation Agency and Anti-Corruption Bureau (SEOIACB) on Saturday filed a volu..

 Staff Reporter Raipur :  Contrary to the state government’s claims, the ground reality in Chhattisgarh paints a grim picture of women’s and children’s health, reveals the latest analysis by PRS Legislative Research. The r..

 Staff Reporter BHILAI :  In a significant development, Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited (CSPDCL) has proposed an estimated cost of Rs 166 crore for taking over the power supply system in Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) Towns..

 The Hitavada State Bureau Raipur/Bilaspur/Mahasamund :  In a sweeping crackdown led by the State Economic Offences Investigation Agency and Anti-Corruption Bureau (SEOIACB), a massive land compensation scam linked to the Vishakhapatnam Eco..