The Hitavada State Bureau RAIPURMAHASAMUND Mahasamund District police have dismantled a complex international human trafficking and theft ring with the arrest of four individuals, including two Bangladeshi nationals. The gang was responsible fo..

  Staff Reporter BHILAI  In a heart-wrenching incident, a devastating house fire claimed the life of Umesh Narayan Tiwari, the 92-year-old father of a Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) General Manager, while three other family members were saved af..

 Staff Reporter BHILAI The Steel Executive Federation of India (SEFI) has ramped up efforts to secure the implementation of EPS 95 Higher Pension Scheme benefits. With delays persisting, SEFI is considering legal action against the Employees’..

 The Hitavada State Bureau Raipur/Dantewada  The NMDC Workers’ Union Federation has officially withdrawn its protest, bringing an end to the operational disruption that began on March 6, 2025. The Federation directed its members to resume..

 Staff Reporter RAIPUR Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Vijay Sharma confirmed the killing of 30 Naxals in State’s anti-Naxal operations in two separate encounters. He also declared a Rs 1 crore reward for villages declared free from Nax..

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Neelkant Tekam raised the issue of illegal distribution of community land rights under the Forest Rights Act (FRA)-2006 through a call attention motion in Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly on Thursday. BJP MLA Neelkanth Tekam said that the community land rights were provided under the FRA-2006 by violating rules because of it, disputes are arising at many places. Some Gram Sabhas have been allotted too little forest land and some Gram Sabhas have been allotted too ..

Our Correspondent  BILASPUR,  ONCE a familiar presence in bustling cities and quiet villages alike, the humble sparrow’s cheerful chirping has grown silent, fading into a rare memory. These tiny, brown-feathered birds, once sym..

One car was heavily damaged, and eight scrap vehicles were destroyed after being set ablaze by two unidentified masked individuals during wee hours of Wednesday at B Market in Sector-10, Bhilai. Upon receiving the alert, District Fire Brigade teams quickly responded to the scene and successfully extinguished the fire. Bhilai Nagar police have registered the case and are investigating to apprehend those responsible for the crime. According to CCTV footage reviewed by local shopkeepers, the masked culprits ..

The Chhattisgarh Government has promoted distinguished IPS officer Rajnesh Singh to the rank of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), acknowledging his exceptional contributions to law enforcement. State’s Home (Police) Department had earlier announced the promotion of eight IPS officers to the SSP rank upon completing 13 years of service. However, due to technical errors, 2012-batch IPS officer Rajnesh Singh’s name was inadvertently omitted from the initial order. In a revised order issued on March ..

The Chhattisgarh Forest Department is implementing a modern approach to forest identification and conservation by installing high-tech pillars equipped with QR codes. These towers, replacing traditional stone markers, will provide comprehensive digital information about forest areas. This initiative aims to modernise forest boundary identification, enhancing accessibility and durability while bolstering conservation efforts. The integration of digital technology will improve forest boundary management ..

Naxalism in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region has now reached its final stage. Due to the Government’s strict policies and the effective strategies of security forces, peace is gradually returning to the Naxal-affected areas. In this context, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence in New Delhi on Monday. The meeting focused on the complete eradication of Naxalism, accelerating Bastar’s development, and promoting tourism and economic activities in the ..

Lt Gen Harinder Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM (Retd.), a distinguished retired infantry officer of the Indian Army with over four decades of service, visited Bhilai Steel Plant, and his alma mater, BSP Senior Secondary School, Sector-X, and BSP English Medium Middle School, Sector-IX, on Monday. Singh began his visit by meeting Anirban Dasgupta, Director I/c (SAIL-BSP), at Ispat Bhawan, and interacted with him on memories of Bhilai and BSP. They both shared valuable insights on the nation and development..

Ahead of the upcoming festivals, including Holika Dahan, Rang Panchami, Chaitra Navratri, Ramadan, and Eid-ul-Fitr, a mock drill was conducted at the Police Line, Nehru Nagar, to ensure peace, security, and law enforcement during the celebrations. The drill was organised under the guidance of senior officers, with the participation of approximately 450 officers and staff, including Rakhit Center personnel, Crime Branch, traffic police, and other police station teams. Before the drill, Inspector Jai ..

Notorious gangster Aman Sao, also known as Aman Sahu, was killed in a police encounter on Tuesday morning at Andhari Dhoda under Chainpur Block of Palamu district, Jharkhand, around 566 kilometres from Raipur, capital of Chhattisgarh. Sao, a key figure in organized crime across Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, orchestrated extortion, contract killings, and terror racketeering. According to senior Chhattisgarh Police officials, based on information shared by their Jharkhand counterparts, the encounter occurred ..

WITH the festival of colours ‘Holi’ around the corner, New Delhi Sweets has once again introduced an attractive and mouthwatering range of Bhujia and sweets to enhance the festive celebrations. Known for their delicious taste and premium quality, the demand for Gujia and other sweets remains consistently high among customers during the festivity. New Delhi Sweets offers a wide variety of sweets, namkeen, snacks, chaat and bakery items that has gained immense popularity...

IN a groundbreaking moment for Chhattisgarh sports history, 2008-batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Shailendra Kumar Deshmukh is set to carve a new legacy as he represents the state in the prestigious Khelo India Winter Games 2025, scheduled to be held at the snow-capped slopes of Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir from March 9 onwards...

  Staff Reporter  BHILA  THE Plate Mill Department of Bhilai Steel Plant marked International Women’s Day with a grand event, bringing together employees to celebrate women’s contributions across the steel plant. The event..

 Staff Reporter DURG  TOTAL 4.59 lakh cases including 19,020 court cases and 4.40 lakh cases on pre-litigation stage were settled in courts situated across Durg district in the first National Lok Adalat of the year 2025 held on Saturday. The set..

  Our Correspondent BILASPUR  WITH the Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to visit Bilaspur on March 30, administrative preparations have gained momentum. The PM is set to address a massive public gathering at Mohabhattha village in Bel..

  Staff Reporter RAIPUR VRIHAD Mahtari Vandan Sammelan was organised by Women and Child Development Department, Government of Chhattisgarh at Science College Ground in the state capital on the occasion of International Women’s Day, on..

Bihar Police conducted a raid on a red light area in Natwar Bazar, Rohtas district, rescuing 47 minors, including around 41 girls from Chhattisgarh and 4 boys from Rohtas. Five individuals involved in the trafficking and exploitation of these minors have been arrested. The raid, prompted by secret intelligence, revealed a disturbing network of exploitation. Many dancers managed to escape during the operation and are currently being pursued by law enforcement. A member of the Child Welfare Committee ..

Congress party honoured female journalists with ‘Kalam Veerangana Samman’ in a function held at state Congress party office Rajiv Bhawan in the state capital on Thursday. The programme was organised by Communication Department of Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee (CPCC) as part of International Women’s Day celebrations. All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary for Punjab Bhupesh Baghel, State Congress President Deepak Baij and AICC Joint Secretary for Chhattisgarh Vijay Jangid honoured ..

THE Bachelor of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (BSLP) team from the Department of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) at Pt Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Medical College (JNMMC), Raipur, organised a free checkup and awareness camp in village Pahanda, District Durg, to mark World Hearing Day on Wednesday. Doctors, course coordinators, associate professors, audiologists, speech therapists, staff nurses, medical social workers and students actively participated in the camp. The team conducted comprehensive ..

In a bid to empower rural women with self-sustaining skills, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya’s Directorate of Extension Services, in collaboration with the State Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (SAMETI), Chhattisgarh, and the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad, conducted a six-day training programme on ‘Processing and Packaging of Locally Available Fruits and Vegetables’. The programme, which took place from February 27 to March ..

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