Bilaspur’s lofty claims of being a smart city drowned under the fury of incessant rains on Tuesday evening, as major stretches from Sarkanda to Abhishek Vihar turned into sprawling water bodies. What was projected as modern infrastructure now lies exposed, with clogged drains and collapsed outlets forcing residents indoors. Streets, houses and market fronts remain under murky water, leaving citizens marooned in their own neighbourhoods. The worst-hit remains Sarkanda locality in Bilaspur Assembly ..

CHHATTISGARH Cadet Kickboxers excelled in the National Kickboxing Championship winning 43 medals including 11 gold. The team secured overall forth position in the overall national ranking with 11 gold, 12 silver and 20 bronze medals in the event. Tamil Nadu Kickboxing Association hosted the event under the aegis of WAKO India Kickboxing Federation at Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai from August 27 to 31. Contest in Children and Cadet category for boys and girls were conducted...

The Raipur District Administration has launched the ‘Mera Gaon, Meri Pehchan’ project under the guidance of Collector Dr Gaurav Singh, over 80 villages have been selected for the initiative, with a dedicated departmental officer appointed to each village to ensure its social and economic development. The officers are tasked with ensuring that all government schemes reach every villager. One notable example is the village of Rakhi in Arang, which has been designated as a women-friendly village. The ..

Raipur lass Ashika Singhal is set perform at the 40th Chakradhar Samaroh, an annual festival celebrating music and dance, which began on August 27 in Raigarh, on September 3. The festival, a tribute to the late Maharaja Chakradhar Singh, a great patron of arts and music, will conclude on September 5 with Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai as the Chief guest. The inaugural session was graced by Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Governor Raman Deka, Chhattisgarh Cabinet Minister ..

On the initiative of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, Civil services aspirant Poonam Patel, whose books were swept away in flood in Dantewada, has been provided with essential books and a new tablet for her competitive exam preparation. Poonam Patel expressed gratitude towards Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai for this help. The preparation of flood-affected Poonam Patel from Dantewada for the civil services will now continue without interruption. Living in a Naxal-affected area like Dantewada, Poonam has ..

THE internationally acclaimed Chakradhar Samaroh 2025 witnessed a spellbinding performance on Sunday evening as Professor (Dr) Lovely Sharma, Vice-Chancellor of Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya, Khairagarh as well as a distinguished sitar exponent, captivated the audience with her soulful recital. Professor Sharma presented Raga Saraswati, filling the ambience with the serene and resonant strains of classical music. Her artistry kept the audience immersed in melody and the applause continued to ..

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State President Kiran Singh Deo on Sunday said that Salwa Judum was a significant campaign initiated during the tenure of former Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh to combat Naxalism in Chhattisgarh. He alleged that the movement was weakened due to a judicial decision by Sudarshan Reddy, the then judge and now the Vice-Presidential candidate of the INDIA alliance. Deo said that this decision has left residents of remote forest areas in Bastar concerned over Reddy’s candidature...

On the birth anniversary of legendary theatre personality Habib Tanvir, the Chhattisgarh Film and Visual Art Society, Raipur will host a cultural evening ‘Rang Habib’ at Janmanch, Saddu, on September 1 at 7 pm. The programme will feature the staging of selected scenes from Tanvir’s popular play “Gaon ke Naan Sasurar Mor Naan Damad”, directed by Rachna Mishra. The event will also include a lecture by Yog Mishra on Tanvir’s distinctive theatrical style and his contribution to Indian theatre. In addition, ..

CHHATTISGARH’S international star shuttler, Aakarshi Kashyap has brought glory to the nation and the state clinching Bronze Medal at the Cameroon International Challenge 2025, a prestigious event in Badminton World Federation (BWF) International Challenge series. The tournament held in Yaoundé, Cameroon from August 21 to 24, witnessed participation from top-ranked international players, making Aakarshi’s achievement a proud moment for the country. On her way to the bronze medal winning performance, ..

The opening day of the Chhattisgarh Pavilion at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan witnessed an overwhelming response, drawing more than 22,000 visitors who experienced State’s unique blend of heritage, industry, and tourism. The Pavilion, officially unveiled today within the Bharat Pavilion, marks Chhattisgarh’s week-long participation from August 24 to 30, 2025, on the invitation of the Indian Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO), Government of India. Designed as an immersive experience, the Pavilion ..

Chitrakshi Todre bagged first position in the inter-school fashion show competition. The competition was organised by Anjaneya University Raipur recently. Nishika Vaishnava and Shivam Roy secured second and third position respectively. Scientist and Mrs India Elegant 2024 winner Dr Vipul Chaudhary was the judge of the inter-school fashion show competition. Students from various schools participated in the competition. The students showed their talents in the fashion show competition. Other guests ..

   Staff Reporter :  BHILAI :  IN the ongoing drive to curb cybercrime cases effectively, Supela police took four including two minors into custody for their involvement into online fraud through mule bank accounts. ..

   Staff Reporter :  Raipur : In a major breakthrough under Operation Cyber Shield, the Raipur Range Police have arrested three serving bank officials for their alleged role in facilitating mule accounts used in cyber frauds. ..

   Staff Reporter :  Raipur : The Special Court under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in Raipur on Saturday sent former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel’s son, Chaitanya Baghel, to 14 days of judicial custody. He..

   Staff Reporter : Raipur : Bilaspur :  A major workplace accident on Saturday afternoon at the Railway Coaching Depot of South East Central Railway (SECR) Division in Bilaspur Railway Zone has left a contractual cleane..

  Staff Reporter :  RAIPUR :  During his ongoing visit to Japan, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai held a meeting with senior representatives of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) — Nakajo Kazuya, Ando Yu..

   Staff Reporter : RAIPUR : Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai met Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NTT Limited Kayo Ito in Tokyo, Japan on Friday. It may be mentioned that the NTT Limited is one of the world’s top IT infrastru..

   Staff Reporter :  Raipur :  The Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited (CSPDCL) has issued an advisory to all Ganesh Pandals and committees regarding safety measures during the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi festival..

  Staff Reporter : RAIPUR : Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has reached Tokyo in Japan. Upon arriving in Tokyo, Japan, Sai visited the historic Asakusa Temple, the city’s oldest and most iconic, symbolising peace and strength. He p..

On the invitation of the Indian Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), Government of India, a high-level delegation from Chhattisgarh, led by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, on Thursday departed for Japan and South Korea. The primary purpose of the visit is to participate in the prestigious World Expo 2025 in Osaka, where Chhattisgarh will showcase its heritage, innovation, and future-ready sectors on the global stage. In Osaka the delegation will take part in the World Expo 2025, visiting global pavilions ..

One-day training workshop on Energy Conservation and Sustainable Building Code (ECSBC) was organised by the Chhattisgarh State Renewable Energy Development Agency (CREDA). The workshop was addressed by CREDA CEO, Rajesh Singh Rana, who appealed to the participants to prioritise energy conservation and the use of efficient materials in all future building projects. Rana emphasised the importance of making the ECSBC mandatory for all upcoming commercial buildings. He urged building developers, government ..

To expand and balance the State’s Cabinet, Chhattisgarh Governor Ramen Deka on Wednesday administered the oath of office and secrecy to three first-time Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs: Gajendra Yadav, Guru Khushwant Saheb, and Rajesh Agrawal. The ceremony took place at the Chhattisgarh Mandap of Raj Bhavan in the State Capital. The induction of these three ministers brings the total strength of the Vishnu Deo Sai-led Government’s Cabinet to 14, including the Chief Minister. This is the first Cabinet ..

“Sterilisation, vaccination and compassion remain the only sustainable way forward in addressing issues linked to stray dogs,” stated Dipika Khadka, Nursing Officer at Chautara Provincial Hospital, Sindhupalchowk, Nepal, and animal welfare supporter based in Kathmandu, while sharing her views with The Hitavada. Khadka pointed out that increasing dog bite cases and rabies deaths have placed civic authorities under pressure, leading to proposals for large-scale shelters. However, she cautioned that ..

A District Reserve Guard (DRG) constable was martyred and three other personnel were injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast carried out by Maoists in the National Park area of Bijapur district on Monday morning. The team was on an anti-Naxal operation when the IED detonated. Officials have confirmed that the three injured personnel are in stable condition and are being evacuated for advanced medical care after receiving primary treatment. The mortal remains of martyred Constable Dinesh ..

TRAFFIC on Jaijaipur–Hasoud road in Sakti district came to a grinding halt on Monday as farmers from Odekerha village staged a blockade against the local co-operative society manager, accusing him of mismanagement in seed and fertiliser distribution. The protesters alleged that in-charge manager Gais Ram Banjare repeatedly failed to ensure timely delivery, forcing farmers to wait for hours during the sowing season, often returning with incomplete or no stock. They said these chronic delays have caused ..