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Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh | In a major development in the ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities in the Bharatmala highway project, India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted an early morning raid on a residence linked to a relative of former Chhattisgarh minister Ajay Chandrakar in Kurud town of Dhamtari district. According to officials, a team of ED officers … 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

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

Durg: A shocking knife attack in the Chhavni area of Durg has sparked fear among residents after a young man was critically injured for resisting a robbery attempt on Saturday evening. According to police, the victim, identified as Ritik, was returning home after shopping at a local market when he was surrounded by miscreants in … Read more

Durg, Chhattisgarh |In a swift enforcement action, Durg Police traffic officials took strict action against a heavily loaded truck driver for drunken and reckless driving on the Raipur–Durg National Highway, averting a potential major accident. According to officials, the incident occurred on February 18, 2026, when the Traffic Police Interceptor Team spotted a loaded Hyva … Read more

Durg, India: Tensions have risen in Devbaloda–Charoda area of Chhattisgarh following a विवाद at a local religious fair, where allegations of identity concealment by traders led to shop closures and protests from community representatives. The incident occurred during the Mahashivratri fair in Devbaloda, where members of a Hindu organization alleged that some traders were conducting … Read more

Durg, India |Durg Police have arrested two individuals in connection with an alleged prostitution racket operating from a lodge in the Chhawani area of Durg district, officials said on Sunday. According to the police, a tip-off was received on February 9 regarding immoral trafficking activities being carried out at a hotel located within the Chhawani … Read more

Durg, India |Durg Police have arrested a three-member gang involved in motorcycle thefts across multiple police station areas in Bhilai, successfully solving four separate cases linked to the group. According to police officials, on February 10, Supela Police received a tip-off that three individuals were searching for buyers to sell a motorcycle near Supela Chowk. … Read more

Durg, India: In a dramatic and unconventional protest, a municipal councillor in Bhilai has resorted to begging in public to draw attention to the severe financial crisis facing the Bhilai Municipal Corporation. Santosh Maurya, councillor from Ward No. 15 (Sundar Nagar), staged a symbolic demonstration by sitting outside a Sai Temple for several hours, holding … Read more

Durg, Chhattisgarh | Durg Police have arrested one accused in a major fraud case involving the alleged cheating of nearly ₹2.6 million (approx. USD 31,000) under the pretext of providing a medical store and OPD franchise. According to police officials, the case was registered at Mohan Nagar Police Station following a complaint filed on January … Read more

Durg/Bhilai, Chhattisgarh — Durg police have arrested a retired government officer in connection with a serious gang rape case involving a minor, marking another major breakthrough in the long-running investigation. With this arrest, the total number of accused taken into custody in the case has risen to three. The case relates to incidents that allegedly … Read more

Durg, Chhattisgarh |Durg Police have registered a serious criminal case involving the repeated sexual assault and gang rape of a minor girl over an extended period, officials said on Thursday. The case has been filed at the Women Police Station, Durg district, under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Protection of … Read more

Durg, Chhattisgarh: In a major crackdown on illegal moneylending, Durg Police have arrested a notorious loan shark accused of extorting large sums of money from borrowers by charging exorbitant interest rates. The accused was found in possession of multiple cheque books, written agreements, and moneylending-related documents, triggering panic among those involved in unlawful lending activities … Read more

Durg, Chhattisgarh |Durg Police have intensified their crackdown on illegal money lending practices in the district and registered a case against a 23-year-old man for allegedly charging exorbitant interest and using threats to recover money unlawfully. According to police, a written complaint was filed by Mrs. Suman Tandon (45), a resident of Kumhari, Durg district. … Read more

Durg, January 25, 2026:As part of National Road Safety Month 2026, the Durg Police continued their efforts to spread awareness about traffic rules and road safety among the general public. For the second consecutive day, the police adopted an innovative approach by using puppet shows to effectively communicate traffic safety messages in an engaging manner. … Read more

Bhilai, Chhattisgarh: A tragic industrial accident was reported in Bhilai on Friday, just days after a deadly incident in Balodabazar shook the state. The latest accident occurred at a plant located in the Hathkhoj Heavy Industrial Area, where a worker lost his life while on duty. The deceased has been identified as Lekhraaj Kaushal. The … Read more