Bilaspur, India — : South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), one of India’s largest coal-producing companies and a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has announced the recruitment of 1,600 apprentices for the 2026–27 training year. The application process will begin on March 17, 2026, and will remain open until March 31, 2026. According to the official … Read more
Bilaspur A major urban planning scandal has surfaced in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, raising serious questions about the functioning of the Municipal Corporation and the Town and Country Planning (TCP) Department. Documents related to a housing project suggest large-scale irregularities in the approval process, pointing to what may be a wider network of fraudulent building permissions and … Read more
New Delhi, March 15, 2026 — Engineers India Limited (EIL) celebrated its 62nd Foundation Day on Saturday, marking more than six decades of contributions to India’s energy and infrastructure development. On the occasion, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) extended warm greetings to the company and praised its long-standing role in supporting the country’s energy … Read more
Srinagar: Security forces in northern India have foiled an infiltration attempt along the border in Jammu and Kashmir, killing a suspected Pakistani militant during a brief exchange of gunfire, officials said Sunday. The operation took place in the Uri sector, a sensitive area near the Line of Control (LoC), which separates Indian-administered Kashmir from territory … Read more
New Delhi: India’s election authorities are expected to announce the schedule for upcoming legislative assembly elections in five regions on Sunday. The announcement will likely cover the states of Assam, Kerala, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and the union territory of Puducherry. The schedule is expected to be revealed during a press conference organized by the … Read more
Seoul: North Korea has conducted a test of an advanced nuclear-capable multiple rocket launcher system (MRLS), further escalating military tensions in the region. The test took place amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and was detected shortly after neighboring South Korea reported multiple projectile launches. According to the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), the test was … Read more
Kabirdham, Chhattisgarh: Preparations for the 2026 Bhoramdev Festival are underway, with district officials finalizing arrangements for the cultural event. A key planning meeting was chaired by District Collector Gopal Verma, where representatives from local organizations, media, and public leaders discussed the event’s framework and necessary arrangements. Officials announced that this year’s festival will be held … Read more
Bilaspur, India : The Coal India Inter-Company Chess Tournament 2025–26, hosted by South Eastern Coalfields Limited, concluded successfully on March 14 at Vasant Club in the Vasant Vihar Township. The closing ceremony was attended by N. Franklin Jayakumar, Director (Technical/Operations) of SECL, who served as the chief guest. Other senior officials present included Biranchi Das, … Read more
Islamabad: The government of Shehbaz Sharif has approved salary cuts of 5% to 30% for employees working in state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and autonomous institutions as Pakistan struggles with a worsening fuel crisis. According to reports from Press Trust of India, the decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sharif to review … Read more
Kolkata, India — Tensions flared in central Kolkata on Sunday as clashes broke out between supporters of the Narendra Modi and workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party and All India Trinamool Congress ahead of the Prime Minister’s rally in the city. The violence occurred near Girish Park in central Kolkata when BJP supporters, chanting slogans … Read more
Bilaspur : The Coal India Inter-Company Chess Tournament 2025–26 was inaugurated with great enthusiasm on March 12 at Vasant Club in the Vasant Vihar Township of South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL). The event is being hosted by SECL and will run from March 12 to March 14. The tournament was formally inaugurated by Birinchi Das, … Read more
Raipur, India: In a major step toward modernizing railway infrastructure monitoring, the Raipur Division of South East Central Railway has begun deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered drones to inspect Overhead Equipment (OHE) structures. The initiative aims to strengthen operational safety, reliability, and efficiency in railway operations by integrating advanced technologies into routine infrastructure inspections. According to … Read more
Mumbai : The upcoming initial public offering (IPO) of Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited (CMPDIL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Coal India Limited, is drawing significant attention from investors ahead of its launch on March 20, 2026. The offering is part of the Indian government’s ongoing disinvestment strategy and is expected to attract … Read more
Tehran: In the midst of the escalating conflict in West Asia, India has received a major relief after Iran allowed two Indian vessels carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to safely pass through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. According to India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Iranian authorities granted permission to the vessels to … Read more
Raipur, India: Investigators have filed a chargesheet against a bank manager accused of embezzling millions of rupees from a government account in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh. The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the state’s Anti-Corruption Bureau has submitted a 1,290-page chargesheet against the main accused, Vijay Kumar Ahke, in a court in Raipur. … Read more
Durg, India: The district administration in Durg has taken major action in an illegal opium cultivation case. District Collector Abhijeet Singh has suspended Rural Agriculture Extension Officer Ekta Sahu for alleged negligence linked to the incident. The action follows a preliminary inquiry that also involved notices issued to crop surveyor Shashikant Sahu and village patwari … Read more
New Delhi: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday night to discuss the rapidly escalating conflict in the Middle East and its humanitarian impact. During the call, Modi expressed deep concern over rising civilian casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure as tensions continue to grow in … Read more
Tehran: The conflict in the Middle East has intensified as the war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States entered its 14th day, with fresh airstrikes reported in several Iranian cities. According to reports, explosions were heard multiple times overnight in Tehran, the capital of Iran, as American and Israeli forces continued their aerial bombardment … Read more
Raipur, India: Amid political controversy over alleged illegal opium cultivation in Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has taken a firm stance and directed district administrations to conduct a comprehensive survey to ensure that no illegal opium farming is taking place anywhere in the state. The Chief Minister has instructed all district collectors to identify … Read more
Balodabazar/Dhamtari/Koriya, Chhattisgarh: Authorities in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh have intensified enforcement against the illegal commercial use of domestic LPG cylinders. Food and civil supplies department officials conducted surprise inspections at hotels, roadside eateries, and tea stalls across multiple districts, seizing several domestic gas cylinders being used for business purposes. In Balodabazar, a team from … Read more
Raipur — Speculation is growing in administrative and political circles following the empanelment of senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Amit Kumar for appointment to posts at the Additional Director General (ADG) level or equivalent in the Government of India. A 1998-batch IPS officer of the Chhattisgarh cadre, Kumar is currently serving as Additional Director … Read more
Varanasi, India: In a major step toward improving public healthcare infrastructure, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has supported the installation of a state-of-the-art robotic-assisted knee surgery system at the Trauma Center of the Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi. The advanced surgical technology has been introduced under ONGC’s Corporate Social Responsibility … Read more
Mohali : Infosys Limited has announced the expansion of its Development Center in Mohali with a new 350,000-square-foot integrated campus, a move expected to create around 3,000 new jobs and strengthen the company’s technology footprint in northern India. The expansion aims to enhance Infosys’ ability to deliver AI-driven digital services and support global clients with … Read more
Pune : Bajaj Finserv Limited has acquired full ownership of its insurance subsidiaries after Allianz SE exited its stake in the ventures. The move makes Bajaj Finserv the sole owner of Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Limited and Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Limited. Before the transaction, Bajaj Finserv held a 75.01% stake in the … Read more
