Sakti, Chhattisgarh: The Sakti Police have solved the shocking murder of a 13-year-old boy within 40 hours, arresting a 22-year-old suspect who allegedly lured the victim with the promise of easy money before strangling him to death and burying his body in a farm to conceal the crime. According to police, the murder was motivated … Read more
Raipur, Chhattisgarh: Renowned Hindu spiritual preacher Devkinandan Thakur addressed a wide range of social, religious, and national issues during the “Hamar Pahuna” program organized at the Raipur Press Club. During the interaction, he spoke about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s silence on the alleged Ram Temple theft case, the need for a Sanatan Board, religious conversions, … Read more
Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh: Congress Rajya Sabha MP Imran Pratapgarhi on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Central Government, alleging that repeated exam paper leaks and irregularities in recruitment examinations have pushed millions of young aspirants into uncertainty. Speaking at a press conference in Bilaspur as part of the “Chhatron Ki Goonj” (Voice of Students) campaign, … Read more
Kawardha, Chhattisgarh: The Kabirdham Police have successfully cracked the Baba Vishweshwar Mahadev Temple theft case, arresting two accused while launching a search for a third suspect who remains on the run. The breakthrough comes just ahead of the Shravan (Sawan) month, a period of immense religious significance for devotees of Lord Shiva. According to police, … Read more
Raipur, Chhattisgarh |: Political tensions have intensified in Chhattisgarh ahead of the Monsoon Session of the State Legislative Assembly, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launching a sharp attack on the opposition Congress over its alleged internal divisions. Addressing the media before the session, BJP State Spokesperson Anurag Agrawal claimed that the Congress is facing … Read more
RAJNANDGAON, CHHATTISGARH — Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh launched the “One Tree in Mother’s Name” (Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam) campaign in Batgaon village on Saturday, reaffirming the importance of environmental conservation, community participation, and sustainable development. The initiative aims to transform Batgaon into a “Green Village” through large-scale tree plantation and public … Read more
Bilaspur, India |: South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) successfully concluded a two-day Training-cum-Workshop on “Ground Water Regulation and Control” at its headquarters in Bilaspur, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable mining, groundwater conservation, and scientific water resource management. The workshop was organized in collaboration with the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA), New Delhi, and the Central … Read more
Raipur, Chhattisgarh | — The Government of Chhattisgarh has carried out a major administrative reshuffle in the state’s police force by transferring 24 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers. The transfer order, issued by the Home (Police) Department on Friday, includes the reassignment of an Inspector General (IG), several Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs), Assistant Inspectors General … Read more
Dhamtari, India — In a surprise inspection conducted on Friday, Acting Municipal Commissioner P.C. Sarva visited various departments of the Dhamtari Municipal Corporation without prior notice to assess employee attendance, administrative efficiency, and the quality of public services. During the inspection, seven employees were found absent from duty, including two clerks, one office attendant, and … Read more
Baikunthpur, Chhattisgarh: Public outrage intensified in Baikunthpur on Thursday following the alleged suicide of a 17-year-old student, as hundreds of women, local residents, and social organizations staged a large-scale protest demanding swift justice and strict legal action against those accused in the case. The protesters organized a road blockade (chakka jam), disrupting traffic while raising … Read more
Bilaspur, India |: South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has achieved a major milestone after five of its coal mines were awarded the prestigious 5-Star Rating under the Ministry of Coal’s Star Rating Assessment for the 2024–25 financial year. The recognition represents the highest number of SECL mines ever to receive the top rating in a … Read more
Sakti, Chhattisgarh |: In a significant legal development, a group of land-displaced families affected by the Vedanta Power Plant in Singhitarai, Sakti district, has filed a Contempt of Court petition before the Chhattisgarh High Court against Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal and three government officials, alleging non-compliance with the High Court’s earlier directions regarding rehabilitation … Read more
Bilaspur, India |: South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has congratulated Shri N. Franklin Jayakumar, Director (Technical) (Operations), on his recommendation by the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) for the prestigious position of Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL). The recommendation was made during the PESB selection meeting held on July 8, 2026. The … Read more
Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh |: In a major development in the widely discussed fake cardiologist case in Bilaspur, police have completed their investigation and submitted a closure report before the court regarding the role of Apollo Hospital Bilaspur’s management and selection committee, citing a lack of sufficient evidence to establish criminal liability. However, the criminal prosecution against … Read more
KANKER, Chhattisgarh: The growing scarcity of medicinal plants in forests and the unchecked activities of middlemen have emerged as major concerns for traditional healers in Chhattisgarh. These issues were extensively discussed during a District-Level Vaidya (Traditional Healers) Conference organized at the Timber Depot Auction Hall in Singarbhat, Kanker, under the guidance of the Chhattisgarh Tribal … Read more
Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur (MCB), Chhattisgarh — A controversy surrounding the alleged distribution of imitation (gilt) mangalsutras instead of silver mangalsutras under the Chief Minister’s Kanya Vivah Yojana has intensified in Chhattisgarh, with the Indian National Congress preparing to raise the issue during the Monsoon Session of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly, beginning July 13. The opposition has accused … Read more
DHAMTARI, Chhattisgarh: Continuous heavy rainfall over the past two days has led to waterlogging in several low-lying areas of Dhamtari, disrupting normal life and raising concerns among residents. In response, Mayor Ramu Rohra personally inspected the affected locations, reviewed the city’s drainage system, and directed municipal officials to take immediate corrective measures. Despite the flooding … Read more
AMBIKAPUR, Chhattisgarh: A sensational development has emerged in a decades-old Wasseypur murder case, revealing an alleged Chhattisgarh connection that could rival the storyline of the famous crime saga Gangs of Wasseypur. A fugitive gangster wanted in the 2001 double murder case allegedly lived in Ambikapur for nearly 13 years with the support of local associates, … Read more
Bilaspur, India: South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a Miniratna Public Sector Enterprise and one of India’s largest coal-producing companies, organized a high-level interactive session on “Preventive Vigilance, Complaint Handling, and Vigilance Administration” at its Corporate Headquarters in Bilaspur on Monday. The event highlighted the company’s continued commitment to good governance, transparency, ethical administration, and institutional … Read more
Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh: In a major crackdown on illegal narcotics trafficking, Bastar Police seized 214.3 kilograms of cannabis (marijuana) valued at approximately ₹10.715 million (over ₹1.07 crore) during a special operation in Jagdalpur’s Nagarnar police station area. One suspected trafficker from Uttar Pradesh was arrested, while another suspect escaped into a nearby forest under the cover … Read more
Balod, Chhattisgarh: In a swift breakthrough, Balod Police, with assistance from the Cyber Cell, arrested six accused within 24 hours for allegedly carrying out a brutal attempted murder during a late-night home invasion in Sambalpur village under the Deori Police Station limits. According to police, the victim, Gaukaran Sahu, was asleep inside his home with … Read more
Janjgir-Champa, Chhattisgarh: A demolition drive by the Forest Department in Chhattisgarh’s Janjgir-Champa district has triggered political controversy and public anger after authorities used bulldozers to raze alleged encroachments on forest land. Acting on the instructions of the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), officials demolished three houses on Saturday and served eviction notices to 15 other families, … Read more
Durg, Chhattisgarh | July 5, 2026: Padma Vibhushan awardee and internationally acclaimed Pandavani folk artist Teejan Bai passed away early Sunday morning at approximately 3:15 a.m. while undergoing treatment at AIIMS Raipur after a prolonged illness. She was 69. Her passing has triggered an outpouring of grief across India’s cultural, artistic, and political circles, with … Read more
Raipur, Chhattisgarh: A major political and administrative controversy has emerged in Chhattisgarh, where a contractor allegedly linked to the Indian National Congress has reportedly secured multi-million-dollar government contracts during the tenure of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government. The allegations have raised questions about the functioning of government departments and the role of senior officials … Read more
