Raipur, India — In a surprising narcotics bust, authorities in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh have arrested two young women for allegedly trafficking approximately 24 kilograms (about 53 pounds) of marijuana aboard a high-speed passenger train. The arrests were made on the Vande Bharat Express, one of India’s premium semi-high-speed trains, during a joint … Read more
Raigarh, India — Police in Raigarh have uncovered a large-scale illegal opium cultivation operation in a remote village, seizing narcotics valued at over ₹2.05 crore (approximately $250,000 USD). The operation, carried out in Amaghat village under Tamnar police jurisdiction, has led to the arrest of one suspect, while two others remain on the run. According … Read more
Raipur : In a significant move aimed at safeguarding the future of students and ensuring transparency in recruitment, the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly has unanimously passed the Chhattisgarh Public Recruitment and Professional Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2026. The legislation received rare bipartisan support, with both the ruling party and opposition backing the measure, highlighting … Read more
Bilaspur, India — South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has exceeded its previous fiscal year’s coal production, reaching 167.7 million tonnes (MT) in the financial year 2025–26, the company announced Thursday. The milestone was achieved on March 18, 2026, marking a 6% increase compared to the same period last year. … Read more
Surguja, India — In an innovative step toward sustainable infrastructure, officials in Chhattisgarh are turning plastic waste into durable rural roads, combining environmental protection with economic opportunity. Under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Rural), authorities in Surguja district have successfully constructed a one-kilometer pilot road in the Mainpat area using recycled plastic waste. The project marks … Read more
Janjgir-Champa, India: A serious road accident occurred in Chhattisgarh’s Janjgir-Champa district when a school van carrying children overturned after colliding with a tractor. The incident left at least nine children, two teachers, and the school principal injured. 📍 How the Accident Happened The accident took place in Kuthur village. According to initial reports, the principal … Read more
Raigarh, Chhattisgarh | In a major crackdown on cybercrime, the Raigarh Cyber Police in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh have arrested five individuals linked to an interstate cyber fraud network that allegedly siphoned off millions of rupees through a nonprofit organization’s bank account. According to police officials, the accused used the bank account of a … Read more
MCB, Chhattisgarh: Police in the Jhagarkhand police station area of Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur (MCB) district carried out a major crackdown on illegal scrap trade and seized a pickup vehicle loaded with stolen iron scrap. Five accused involved in the illegal activity have been arrested. According to police officials, the action was taken based on a tip-off from … Read more
Reports alleging that three students from a residential portacabin school in Bijapur are pregnant have sparked political controversy, with leaders from the Indian National Congress demanding a thorough investigation. However, district education officials have denied the claims, calling the reports misleading and factually incorrect. According to initial media reports, three girls associated with a portacabin … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
Indira Vihar: The Women’s Welfare Society of SECL Indira Vihar organized a grand and inspiring event on March 8 to celebrate International Women’s Day, along with a Holi get-together. The program witnessed enthusiastic participation from women and highlighted the importance of empowerment, health awareness, and community bonding. The event was graced by Sheikh Zakir Hussain, … Read more
Surajpur, Chhattisgarh: A dam built nearly four decades ago to provide irrigation water to farmers in Baijnathpur village has now turned into a dry playground due to years of neglect. The Kanhaiya Dam, constructed between 1977 and 1980, was intended to support agriculture and address drinking water needs in the region, but villagers say it … Read more
Balrampur, Chhattisgarh: A second major case of illegal opium cultivation has surfaced in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh, this time in Balrampur district, intensifying the ongoing political and law enforcement scrutiny surrounding the issue. The latest development comes days after authorities exposed large-scale opium farming in Samoda village under the Jevra Sirsa outpost in Durg … Read more
Raipur, India: Vishnu Deo Sai, the Chief Minister of the Indian state of Chhattisgarh, met with Noriaki Abe, Minister for Political Affairs at the Embassy of Japan in India, on Monday to discuss potential industrial investment and economic cooperation. The meeting took place at the Chief Minister’s office in the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly complex in … Read more
