Korba, India: Preparations for India’s upcoming 2027 Census have begun at the district level in Korba, with authorities planning to deploy nearly 2,500 school teachers to assist in the massive data-collection exercise. Officials say this will be the first fully digital census conducted in the country. According to district officials, the last census was conducted … Read more
Bilaspur, India: Dr. Geeta Singh, a prominent social worker from Bilaspur, has been appointed as the State Treasurer of the Cooperative Cell of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state of Chhattisgarh. The appointment was made under the guidance of state BJP president Kiran Singh Deo and organization secretary Pawan Sai, with the recommendation … Read more
Bilaspur, India: A grand celebration of International Women’s Day 2026 was organized at the headquarters of South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), where former Indian women’s cricket team captain Mithali Raj shared her inspiring journey and key lessons on success with employees and officials. The event, held at the SECL Auditorium under the banner of WIPS … 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
South East Central Railway has announced the cancellation and partial rescheduling of several passenger trains due to ongoing infrastructure work on the busy Howrah–Mumbai main line. The work is being carried out in the Bilaspur–Jharsuguda railway section as part of a project to construct a fourth railway line to improve capacity and train operations. Non-Interlocking … Read more
Mungeli, Chhattisgarh | Police in Mungeli district of Chhattisgarh have arrested two individuals after a video showing cruelty toward a dog during Holi celebrations went viral on social media, officials said Thursday. According to the Office of the Senior Superintendent of Police, the action was taken under the direction of Senior Superintendent of Police Bhojram … Read more
New Delhi, India: State-run oil companies have dismissed rumors of an impending petrol and diesel shortage in India, assuring the public that fuel supplies across the country remain stable despite rising tensions in the Middle East. Leading refiners Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) issued statements clarifying that reports of a … Read more
Korba, Chhattisgarh (India): Delays in lifting government-procured rice from procurement centers in the elephant-affected areas of Korba district have triggered outrage among cooperative society workers after a tragic elephant attack claimed the life of a staff member guarding stored grain. The incident occurred around 1:34 a.m. at the Kudmura procurement center under the Korkoma cooperative … Read more
SUKMA, Chhattisgarh: In a rare and powerful display of grassroots governance, district officials in Sukma traveled by motorbike through difficult forest terrain to reach some of the region’s most remote villages and directly interact with residents. Sukma district, located in the southern part of Chhattisgarh, is known for its dense forests, rough terrain, and areas … Read more
Raipur, India: Young aspirants from the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh have made the state proud by securing success in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination 2025, one of the toughest competitive exams in the country. The final results were announced on Friday, with a total of 958 candidates clearing the examination. … Read more
Raipur, India: Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing the party of political pressure in the resignation of Nitish Kumar and criticizing the state government over law and order and issues related to paddy procurement. Speaking in Raipur, Baghel compared recent political developments in Maharashtra … Read more
Bilaspur, India: While the capital city of Raipur witnessed three murder incidents within just five hours on the day of the Holi festival, the situation remained calm and controlled in Bilaspur thanks to a strong and proactive policing strategy. Authorities in Bilaspur implemented a comprehensive security plan well before the festival. Under the leadership of … Read more
Bhatapara, Chhattisgarh: A young man was stabbed to death in a shocking incident in Bhatapara city, creating panic in the area. The attack took place in front of the Community Health Center, where a group of men allegedly stopped the victim on the road and assaulted him with a knife. According to police officials, the … Read more
Sukma, India — Authorities in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh have announced contractual job openings under the government’s Mission Vatsalya program, aimed at strengthening child protection services. The recruitment drive, approved by the district office of the Women and Child Development Department, seeks to fill positions within the district’s Child Protection Unit. Officials said applications will … Read more
Raipur, Chhattisgarh: The ruling party in the state, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has formally filed its nomination for the upcoming 2026 Rajya Sabha Election in Chhattisgarh, with party leader Laxmi Verma entering the race for a seat in India’s upper house of Parliament. Verma submitted her nomination papers at the state legislative assembly in Raipur … Read more
Korba, Chhattisgarh: A government paddy procurement center supervisor was killed after being trampled by a wild elephant that entered the facility late at night in the forested region of Korba district in central India, officials said. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. Tuesday–Wednesday night at a paddy procurement center in Kudmura village, an area known … Read more
Dantewada, Chhattisgarh: Security forces in central India scored another major success in their ongoing campaign against Maoist insurgents after a gun battle in the forested border area of Dantewada and Bijapur districts. A wanted Maoist carrying a bounty of ₹500,000 was killed during the encounter, police said Thursday. According to officials, the operation was launched … Read more
Bilaspur/Raipur, March 3, 2026 — The High Court of Chhattisgarh on Monday granted regular bail to former senior bureaucrat Anil Tuteja in connection with an alleged liquor scam being investigated by the state’s Economic Offences Wing/Anti-Corruption Bureau. The order was passed by Justice Arvind Kumar Verma on Tuteja’s second bail application, filed after the Supreme … Read more
SURAJPUR — Police in Chhattisgarh’s Surajpur district have intensified their crackdown on illegal liquor sales ahead of the Holi festival, arresting 14 individuals and seizing a large quantity of contraband alcohol worth over ₹117,000 (approximately $1,400). The enforcement drive was carried out under the direction of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) and Senior Superintendent of Police … Read more
MAHASAMUND — Police in Chhattisgarh’s Mahasamund district have launched an extensive security and enforcement drive to ensure peaceful celebrations during the upcoming Holi festival, officials said Tuesday. The operation is being carried out under the supervision of the Superintendent of Police, Mahasamund, with a strong focus on maintaining law and order and cracking down on … Read more
MUNGELI — Police in Chhattisgarh’s Mungeli district arrested two men and seized illegal liquor and a motorcycle as part of an anti-smuggling crackdown under “Operation Baaz,” officials said Tuesday. The operation was conducted under the direction of Senior Superintendent of Police Bhojram Patel of the Mungeli Police. Seizure and Arrests Acting on a tip-off received … Read more
Khairagarh, Chhattisgarh — A tragic drowning incident near Salhewara Dam claimed the lives of two children on Monday afternoon, casting a shadow of grief over the villages of Itar and Barbaspur just days before the Holi festival. According to local authorities, three boys from Itar village had gone to a flour mill in Barbaspur to … Read more
Bilaspur : Brajesh Kumar Tripathi, Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of Coal India Limited, on Monday emphasized that a strong culture of transparency and accountability will propel the company to greater heights, outlining a four-point mantra — “Reform, Transform, Perform, Inform.” Tripathi was speaking during a special lecture on the theme Mission CIL@2026 at the headquarters … Read more
Gaurela–Pendra–Marwahi: Just days before the Holi festival, police in Chhattisgarh uncovered a major case of illegal liquor smuggling. Acting on a tip-off, the Gaurela Police intercepted a large consignment of liquor being transported illegally from Madhya Pradesh. Officials said the smugglers used a luxury vehicle to avoid suspicion. The liquor was reportedly moved from Kadamsara … Read more
