Baikunthpur. The discovery of a new coking coal reserve in Chhattisgarh’s Korea district is expected to give a major boost to industrial development in the state. The reserve has been found in Labji–Pusla village of the Sonhat forest block, following which a proposal has been sent to Coal India for opening a new coal mine. … Read more
Raipur: In a major development in the illegal coal levy extortion case, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has filed a chargesheet of nearly 1,000 pages against accused Jaychand Koshle in the Special Court (Prevention of Corruption Act), Raipur. The chargesheet was submitted on December 15, 2025, in Crime No. 03/2024. The accused is currently lodged … Read more
Bilaspur: South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has taken a major step towards completely curbing diesel theft and operational irregularities by implementing an advanced digital monitoring and security system across all its operational areas. The new system enables real-time identification of suspicious vehicle movement, unauthorized activities, and irregular diesel consumption. All Quick Response Team (QRT) vehicles … Read more
Severe cold conditions continue to affect large parts of the country. From North India to eastern and central regions, people are facing biting cold due to an ongoing cold wave. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), cold wave conditions are likely to persist in many states over the next four days, with minimum temperatures … Read more
Bilaspur । The two-day ‘SECL Nari Shakti Sports Festival 2025’, organized at the headquarters of South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), Bilaspur, concluded grandly at Vasant Vihar Sports Ground in a dignified and enthusiastic atmosphere. More than 300 women participants actively took part in 28 different sports and recreational events during the festival. The valedictory ceremony … Read more
The Legendary Saga of a Tribal Icon Comes Alive Through the Statue Installation Ceremony in Achanakmar 1. Saluting Dharti Aaba: From History to the Present Dharti Aaba Birsa Munda, the great tribal icon who sacrificed his entire life to protect water, forests and land, remains a powerful symbol of consciousness, resistance and self-respect for India’s … Read more
Raipur — Paddy procurement in Chhattisgarh is not just an agricultural activity; it is the backbone of the state’s rural economy. It directly affects farmers’ incomes, state finances, and the stability of the Public Distribution System (PDS). As paddy is the main crop of the state, procurement at Minimum Support Price (MSP) plays a crucial … Read more
Raipur: Chhattisgarh is witnessing a transformative phase in women’s development under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, with women-centric governance emerging as a cornerstone of the state’s growth agenda. Emphasizing empowerment, safety, health, and dignity, the state government has rolled out a series of impactful initiatives over the past two years, laying … Read more
Raipur । Modern agricultural technology is steadily transforming the lives of farmers in Chhattisgarh. A remarkable example of this change can be seen in Raigarh district, where grafted brinjal cultivation has significantly increased productivity and income for a progressive farmer. Mr. Murlidhar Sahu, a farmer from village Karumauha in Kharsia block, has emerged as an … Read more
A vibrant celebration of women’s strength, unity and leadership Bilaspur South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) marked a significant milestone in promoting women empowerment with the grand inauguration of the ‘SECL Nari Shakti Sports Festival 2025’ at its Headquarters in Bilaspur. The two-day sports extravaganza is being organised on December 13 and 14, 2025, at the … Read more
Raipur Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai inaugurated the divisional-level competitions of Bastar Olympic 2025 at the Indira Priyadarshini Stadium in Jagdalpur on Thursday. Addressing thousands of athletes and spectators, he said, “Your Chief Minister is one among you, a brother to all. Move forward with confidence — the government stands with you at every step.” … Read more
Lormi, Mungeli | 11 December 2025In response to the rising number of road accidents in Mungeli district, Lormi Police has intensified enforcement under a special traffic campaign. Acting on the directives of Mungeli Superintendent of Police, Shri Bhojram Patel (IPS), a two-day checking drive resulted in traffic challans being issued against 77 vehicle drivers for … Read more
Kumhari Police, A shocking case has surfaced in Kumhari police station where a reported robbery turned out to be completely fabricated. The complainant himself was found to be the mastermind behind the fake robbery claim involving ₹14,60,000. On 7 December 2025, Ashish Rathore, a resident of Charoda, filed an application at Kumhari police station alleging … Read more
Korba, Chhattisgarh. Serious allegations have surfaced regarding large-scale illegal gambling and betting operations being run in the forest areas of Godi, Chakamar and Korkoma. Local residents claim that a massive gambling racket worth crores of rupees is operating openly day and night, yet no decisive police action has taken place despite multiple complaints. This situation … Read more
Raigarh । Under the strong leadership and direction of Police Superintendent Divyang Patel, the Raigarh district has witnessed yet another significant example of strict law enforcement and precise investigation. Former Kharsia Police Station In-charge and current Gharghoda Police Station In-charge Inspector Kumar Gaurav Sahu conducted a fair, scientific and effective investigation that led to a … Read more
Mungeli । An awareness program titled “Pahal” was organized today at Sukhnandan College, Mungeli, focusing on the issues of cyber security, traffic safety, drug de-addiction (Brown Sugar), and youth empowerment. The program featured distinguished speakers including Mrs. Shailja Swami from Bilaspur, Shatrughan Khunte (ASI – Cyber Division), Rajesh Banjare from City Kotwali Police Station, and … Read more
Raipur । Acting on the strict directives of Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap, the Forest Department has taken swift and decisive action in the leopard poaching case reported in Kanker district. On December 4, a male leopard was found dead near Devi Nawangav in Narharpur forest range. The leopard’s four legs had been severed, confirming suspicions … Read more
Raipur । A delegation of the Chhattisgarh Halba–Halbi community paid a courtesy visit to Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai at his residence office in the state capital Raipur yesterday. During the meeting, the delegation informed the Chief Minister that the community will be organizing a Social Conference and Shakti Diwas celebration on 27 December 2025 … Read more
Raipur, In a major step toward easing traffic congestion and ensuring smooth connectivity between Raipur Railway Station and Swami Vivekananda Airport, the state government has accelerated the construction of multiple flyovers across the city. On the initiative of Deputy Chief Minister, Public Works and Urban Administration & Development Minister Arun Saw, the Public Works Department … Read more
A high-level joint review meeting was held today under the chairmanship of Mr. Harish Duhan, CMD SECL, and Mr. Tarun Prakash, GM SECR, to comprehensively assess the progress of CERL, CEWRL and SECL’s overall operational performance. The meeting was also attended by Mr. Hari Mohan Gupta, CMD IRCON, Mr. Rahul Mithal, CMD RITES, senior leadership … Read more
Janjgir-Champa Following the horrific road accident at Sukli Chowk on 25 November — in which five people travelling in a Scorpio lost their lives — authorities conducted a detailed inspection of the highway on Friday. Sanjay Sharma, AIG Traffic (PHQ) Raipur, reached the spot with his team to review safety conditions on the highway and … Read more
Raipur, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has said that the greatest obstacle to the development of Chhattisgarh — Naxalism — is now on the verge of complete eradication. He described the ongoing success as the result of the strong leadership of the double-engine government, the clear national security policy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and … Read more
Mungeli // In a major breakthrough in the ongoing anti-narcotics campaign Operation Baaz, Mungeli Police have successfully arrested two smugglers involved in brown sugar trafficking. A joint team of the City Kotwali Police and the Cyber Cell apprehended the accused while they were attempting to smuggle drugs into the district. During the operation, the police … Read more
Jashpur । The ongoing “Operation Shankhnaad” launched by Jashpur Police to curb organized crime and cattle smuggling has begun delivering visible positive results. In a remarkable development, a dreaded cattle smuggler from Saitangartoli has abandoned the path of crime and joined the mainstream of society by starting an honest livelihood. Where the operation started, a … Read more
