Bilaspur, India: A grand celebration of International Women’s Day 2026 was organized at the headquarters of South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), where former Indian women’s cricket team captain Mithali Raj shared her inspiring journey and key lessons on success with employees and officials. The event, held at the SECL Auditorium under the banner of WIPS … Read more
A major case of illegal opium cultivation has surfaced in Durg district of Chhattisgarh, where authorities discovered opium being grown under the cover of maize crops along the banks of the Shivnath River. The incident has triggered strong political reactions in the state. Opium Found Hidden in Maize Fields The illegal cultivation was detected in … Read more
South East Central Railway has announced the cancellation and partial rescheduling of several passenger trains due to ongoing infrastructure work on the busy Howrah–Mumbai main line. The work is being carried out in the Bilaspur–Jharsuguda railway section as part of a project to construct a fourth railway line to improve capacity and train operations. Non-Interlocking … Read more
Mungeli, Chhattisgarh | Police in Mungeli district of Chhattisgarh have arrested two individuals after a video showing cruelty toward a dog during Holi celebrations went viral on social media, officials said Thursday. According to the Office of the Senior Superintendent of Police, the action was taken under the direction of Senior Superintendent of Police Bhojram … Read more
Kolkata, India: A delegation of Japanese academics met senior leadership of Coal India Limited to discuss cooperation on energy transition and responsible mine closure, highlighting growing international collaboration in the mining sector. The meeting took place at Coal India’s corporate headquarters in Kolkata and was attended by the company’s Chairman B. Sairam, Director (HR) Vinay … Read more
Birmingham, United Kingdom: India’s rising badminton star Lakshya Sen delivered an impressive performance to reach the semifinals of the prestigious All England Open Badminton Championships 2026 after defeating China’s world No. 6 Li Shifeng in straight games. The 24-year-old Indian shuttler secured the victory in about one hour, winning 21–13, 21–16 in the men’s singles … Read more
New Delhi, India: State-run oil companies have dismissed rumors of an impending petrol and diesel shortage in India, assuring the public that fuel supplies across the country remain stable despite rising tensions in the Middle East. Leading refiners Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) issued statements clarifying that reports of a … Read more
Korba, Chhattisgarh (India): Delays in lifting government-procured rice from procurement centers in the elephant-affected areas of Korba district have triggered outrage among cooperative society workers after a tragic elephant attack claimed the life of a staff member guarding stored grain. The incident occurred around 1:34 a.m. at the Kudmura procurement center under the Korkoma cooperative … Read more
