Responding to public complaints regarding the sale of illegal Chinese Manja (kite string), the Raipur Municipal Corporation (RMC) conducted surprise inspections of kite shops across the city. Following orders from Raipur District Collector and Municipal Corporation Administrator Dr Gaurav Kumar Singh and RMC Commissioner Abinash Mishra, and under the instructions of Deputy Commissioner Revenue Dr Anjali Sharma, revenue department teams from all zones conducted the inspections, led by Assistant Revenue ..

  Our Correspondent  KONDAGAON, A teacher and bus driver died while 30 students were injured when the bus they were traveling collided with a truck on the Chikhalputi Highway in front of the new bus stand in Kondagaon around 1 am on Mo..

Accidents due to banned Chinese Manjha are happening in regular basis in Durg-Bhilai. On Saturday another accident occurred in Bhilai township area due to the banned Chinese Manjha where a woman sweeper sustained injuries in her hand. Later, she had to be taken to Supela hospital for treatment. This is the third accident due to Chinese Manjha in Bhilai city. It needs a mention here that Chinese Manjha is banned in the State. Despite this, Chinese Manjha is being sold secretly in Durg-Bhilai. The administra..

IN a special initiative under Prime Minister’s Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) Scheme, 485 primary students of Kendriya Vidyalaya No 1, Raipur, visited the Urja Park in Raipur for an educational trip. The visit was held under the supervision of all primary teachers and led by school Principal Ashok Kumar Chandrakar, and Headmistress Sanjulika James. Students explored models of renewable energy sources like solar energy, wind energy and hydro energy, learning about their functionality. ..

The Income Tax Department’s Investigation Wing has intensified its search operations targeting RSA Infraproject Private Limited, headquartered in Raipur, citing financial discrepancies and suspected tax irregularities. The operations are part of a “consequential search”, conducted under Section 132(3) of the Income Tax Act, linked to earlier investigations in Odisha, where the company also operates extensively. Incorporated on 26 July 2021, RSA Infraproject specialises in building completion activities ..

In the village of Chhindagaon, Bastar district, situated on the banks of the Indravati River, stands a remarkable, recently restored Shiva temple. Located 26 kilometres from Jagdalpur on the Jagdalpur-Chitrakot road, this historic site offers a glimpse into the region’s rich past. Originally built on a raised platform facing east, the temple had deteriorated significantly over time. A recent restoration project has carefully brought the temple back to much of its former splendour. The temple’s original ..

Dhamtari Collector and Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Namrata Gandhi has been selected for Prime Minister’s Award for successful implementation of initiative “GIS-based Water Conservation Plan for Dhamtari district. Dhamtari district has been awarded the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration-2023, under the category ‘Innovation-District’. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will present the Award to Namrata Gandhi on the occasion of National Civil Service Day on April ..

Vice-President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar honoured the students who achieved academic excellence in undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma examinations for the academic years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 during the 11th convocation ceremony in Guru Ghasidas Central University (GGCU) here on Wednesday. Governor of Chhattisgarh Ramen Deka, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, National Secretary of Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas, New Delhi Atul Kothari and Chairman of AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) ..

Collector Richa Prakash Chaudhary inspected Swami Atmanand English Medium School Hirri during her stay in Dhamdha development block on Wednesday. During this, she took detailed information from the school management about educational activities and other co-educational programs. The Collector instructed to prepare a special action plan on skill development and innovations along with the studies of the children. During the inspection, Collector Chaudhary visited the classrooms and observed the arrangements. ..

  Sports Reporter RAIPUR   THE 4th Chhattisgarh Chess Master Trophy, an esteemed open chess competition recognised by the Raipur District Chess and State Chess Association is set to take place at Agrasen Bhawan, Tatibandh, Raipur on J..

  Staff Reporter RAIPUR   BUREAU of Indian Standards, Raipur branch organised ‘Standard Carnival’ on the occasion of its 78th Foundation Day at Central Petrochemical Engineering & Institute of Technology (CIPET), Raipur..

   Staff Reporter BHILAI   Employees including executives and non-executives of the Safety Engineering Department of SAIL- Bhilai Steel Plant were felicitated with Letters of Appreciation under the ‘SAIL Shabash’ Schem..

   Staff Reporter RAIPUR   State Election Commissioner Ajay Singh held a virtual meeting with District Election Officers (DEOs) at the office of the State Election Commission Nava Raipur Atal Nagar on Saturday. In the meeting, p..

   Our Correspondent korba   Gautam Adani, Chairman of Adani Group, is scheduled to arrive in Korba district on Sunday. According to the information, Gautam Adani will reach Raigarh on January 12 by a chartered plane. From there,..

   Staff Reporter Raipur Jan 11 A devastating incident unfolded on Saturday afternoon when the centering of an eight-storey under-construction building, Avinash Elegance, on VIP Road in Raipur collapsed, resulting in the death of two l..

  Staff Reporter RAIPUR  The Chhattisgarh State Economic Offence Investigation Anti Corruption Bureau (SEOIACB) has conducted two successful operations, resulting in the arrest of five officials within the state’s education depar..

  Staff Reporter RAIPUR   Following directives from Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, a joint operation targeting the illegal trade of narcotic drugs was conducted on Friday, in Raipur. A combined team of 12 drug inspectors and 14 police ..

   By Dr Ajit Varwandkar Childhood is a magical phase of life filled with unbridled energy, curiosity, and determination. As adults, we often forget the lessons we inherently knew as kids, trading them for stress, routine, and, sometimes, a..

   The development follows protests by cow protection groups after a significant quantity of beef was recovered from a house in Mominpara   Staff Reporter Raipur  Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has described selling beef in S..

  Staff Reporter DURG  MOR Awas Mor Adhikar programme was organised in Nagpura of Durg district on Friday, in which Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chauhan participated as Chief Guest...

About four labourers are feared killed and more than six seriously wounded when a heavy cello (storage tank) crashed on the ground in Kusum Power Plant at village Ramboad near Sargaon in Mungeli district on Thursday. Although the death toll has not been confirmed officially so far, factory sources alleged that after the crash about 7-8 labourers were buried under the chimney out of which four were reported killed. Instantly after the incident the plant officials stopped production and closed the main ..

Newly-elected Jamshedpur East (Jharkhand) MLA Purnima Sahu received a warm welcome on her return to her alma mater, Mahant College, Raipur on Thursday. During a felicitation programme organised by the college, MLA Purnima Sahu expressed her gratitude and shared her experiences acknowledging Raipur as her birthplace and Jamshedpur East as her ‘Karmabhoomi’. Mla Purnima Sahu highlighted the contrasting challenges faced in both regions and emphasised how her student life at Mahant College prepared her ..

Born just 15 years ago in Dhenkanal, Odisha, Priteesmita Bhoi has already etched her name in the annals of Indian sports. The young weightlifter made the nation proud by winning a gold medal at the IWF World Youth Weightlifting Championships 2024. Competing in the 40kg weight class, Priteesmita lifted a total of 133 kg (57 kg in snatch and 76 kg in clean & jerk), securing the top spot. Adding to her achievements, she was honored with the prestigious Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar by President ..

CHHATTISGARH State Renewable Energy Development Agency (CREDA) has been working on implementation of non-conventional energy sources to provide benefits through important solar based schemes of Government of India and State Government to citizens of State. As per the intention of the Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, the work of ensuring excellent quality of works and making the zero tolerance policy successful and effectively implemented by CREDA CEO Rajesh Singh Rana. Under this zero tolerance policy, ..

To improve traffic flow and passenger convenience at Shastri Chowk, a key intersection in Raipur, new city bus stoppages have been established. This follows a successful week-long trial banning passenger autos and e-rickshaws from the Chowk. On December 28, 2024, following a visit by the Collector Dr Gaurav Singh, SSP Dr Lal Umed Singh, and Raipur Municipal Corporation Commissioner Abinash Mishra, a ban was implemented on passenger autos and e-rickshaws entering Shastri Chowk. After a week of monitoring, ..