Teacher who made girl do 100 squats sacked, booked
In Chhattisgarh's Surguja district, a DAV Public School teacher was fired after severely punishing an eight-year-old student. The teacher forced the class 2 girl to do 100 squats and beat her with a stick, causing serious leg injuries. Police have filed a case against her under BNS and the Juvenile Justice Act.
4 Maoists, including 3 women, held in Bijapur; 10 kg tiffin bomb seized
Bijapur: Four maoist, including three women carrying a cumulative bounty of Rs 5 lakh on their heads were arrested in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur district, while a 10-kg tiffin bomb was recovered in a separate incident, police said on Monday. One of the arrested rebels is aged 19 and carried a reward of Rs 2 Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
'Investor Connect' to be held in Bastar to drive inclusive growth, empower local communities
RAIPUR: In a significant move to secure regional development, the Vishnu Deo Sai government is set to host the next edition of Chhattisgarh's 'Investor Connect' initiative in Bastar. The States major investment promotion initiative has earlier been successfully held in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Raipur, and abroad at Tokyo, Osaka, and Seoulgarnering investment commitments worth Rs 6.65 lakh crore since November 2024. The Bastar edition of 'Investor Connect' focuses attention on the governments commitment toward balanced regional development under the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 202430. The policy is designed to generate employment, promote entrepreneurship, and empower local communities while appreciating and preserving Bastars rich tribal heritage and cultural identity. The government looks forward to the participation of over 200 prominent investors, industry leaders, and local entrepreneurs at the 'Bastar Investor Connect', making it a high-profile platform for collaboration and growth. Several high-value Memorandums of Understanding are planned to be signed during the event, marking significant new steps in Bastars development journey, the government spokesperson said. Our government is committed to creating a future where Bastars youth receive the skills and opportunities they deserve, to become active partners in Chhattisgarhs growth story. Every initiative under the Industrial Policy is carefully designed to empower local communities and ensure that prosperity reaches every household, said Vishnu Deo Sai. He further added that with digital technology,Chhattisgarh is becoming a model state of good governance. We have now eliminated the paperwork for investment and committed to creating a thriving industrial environment, he added. The upcoming edition of Chhattisgarh's 'Investor Connect' marks a pivotal step towards realising Bastars full potential as a beacon of sustainable and inclusive development, deeply rooted in the regions social and cultural fabric. It will also ensure that opportunities and benefits flow directly to the people of the region.
Chhattisgarh CM flags off Surya Rath' to raise awareness on solar energy
RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh has intensified efforts to raise awareness among citizens about the benefits of solar energy, the governments' initiatives and the subsidy provisions. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Monday flagged off a Surya Rath to give a push to the ambitious initiative like the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme as the state moves towards fulfilling its commitment to clean energy targets. In Chhattisgarh, solar power consumers are now emerging not just as energy producers but also as energy contributors, the CM said. He also transferred a total of Rs 1.85 crore of the state subsidy directly into the bank accounts of 618 consumers, each receiving Rs 30,000 under the scheme. Highlighting the urgency of the global climate crisis, CM Sai said that climate change and rising pollution are matters of grave concern. Chhattisgarh is playing its role with full commitment and capacity to achieve the target of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2070 as set by PM Narendra Modi ji, he noted. He appealed to the public to spread awareness and encourage others to join the initiative, thereby strengthening the states progress towards clean energy goals. Calling it a matter of pride, he said that people of Chhattisgarh are increasingly recognising the importance of the scheme and adopting clean energy. The people of the state are now increasingly accessing the subsidies of Central and State governments besides the easy financial support as loans offered by banks. CM further informed that the PM KUSUM yojana are enabling consumers to generate solar power themselves, sell electricity, and at the same time avail cheaper energy. In the year 2000, when Chhattisgarh came into existence, the power generation capacity was just 1,400 MW and presently the state generates 30,000 MW and is even supplying electricity to neighbouring states. CM Sai during the event on flag off of Surya Rath, reiterated that under the new Industrial Policy, Memorandum of Understanding worth Rs 3.50 lakh crore have been signed in the energy sector, and the states generation capacity will rise further. Expressing confidence, the CM affirmed that under the visionary leadership of PM Modi, Chhattisgarh will emerge as the number one state in power generation in the country.
Naxalite Involved in Murder, Attacks on Security Forces Held by Gadchiroli Police from Hyderabad
Shankar alias Arun Miccha (25), a resident of neighbouring Chhattisgarh, was held on September 4 in a secret operation by a C-60 commando unit
He is just 22 but Anand Mahindra inspired by Indias fastest man ever, Animesh Kujur.
Anand Mahindra lauded Animesh Kujur, a 22-year-old sprinter from Chhattisgarh, for his historic win at the National Inter-State Athletics Championships in Chennai. Kujur's gold in the 200m event made him the first Indian male sprinter to qualify for the World Athletics Championships. Read on to know more about it!
IMD issues red alert for flash floods in Rajasthan, Gujarat
NEW DELHI: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert, warning of an imminent threat of flash floods likely to occur in Gujarat and Rajasthan over the next two days due to the influence of a depression. Additionally, a fresh western disturbance is expected to bring rainfall to Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, as well as western and eastern Uttar Pradesh this week. A well-marked low-pressure area over southern Rajasthan has moved westward and intensified into a depression over southwestern Rajasthan, subsequently affecting northern Gujarat. Due to this, the IMD predicts extremely heavy rainfall, exceeding 300 mm, in these regions over the next two days, which increases the risk of flash floods in several watersheds, particularly in the Banaskantha, Patan, and Saurashtra, and Kutch districts. The risk is also heightened in Barmer and Jalore districts in western Rajasthan, and in Sirohi district in eastern Rajasthan. In its bulletin, the IMD explained that the monsoon trough has shifted south of its normal position. Furthermore, a trough extends from the cyclonic circulation associated with the depression over northern Gujarat and adjacent southwestern Rajasthan to Chhattisgarh. In addition to the extremely heavy rainfall predicted for Gujarat and Rajasthan, the Konkan region is also expected to experience heavy rainfall. Under the influence of western disturbances, moderate rainfall is likely over Jammu Division and Himachal Pradesh on September 7; Uttarakhand on September 7, 8, 12, and 13; and western Uttar Pradesh on September 12 and 13, with eastern Uttar Pradesh seeing rainfall between September 11 and 13. In its advisory for fishermen, the IMD has advised them to avoid venturing into the Arabian Sea between September 7 and September 12. In the Bay of Bengal, the IMD has advised fishermen to refrain from venturing out between September 7 and 9, particularly along the Tamil Nadu coast and in many parts of the southwestern Bay of Bengal. In its agricultural advisory, the IMD has suggested draining excess rainwater from crops and vegetable fields in the affected areas of Gujarat, Rajasthan, and parts of Maharashtra. It also recommended providing mechanical support to horticultural crops and ensuring proper staking for vegetables and young fruit-bearing plants to prevent damage from strong winds. So far, India has received 108.7 per cent of normal rainfall this monsoon season, with only the eastern and northeastern regions experiencing a deficiency of around 18 per cent. The cumulative rainfall recorded between June 1 and September 7 is 813.3 mm, compared to the normal of 748.3 mm.
MP: CM Mohan Announces Rs 5 Cr Assistance, Train-Load of Relief for Flood-Hit Chhattisgarh
The chief minister also announced that a train carrying relief materials would soon be sent to the flood-affected areas of Chhattisgarh.
Delhi experienced a weekend of humidity and light rain, while Punjab faces severe flooding with significant casualties and displacement. Gujarat's Vadodara is grappling with waterlogging after heavy rainfall. The IMD has issued alerts for heavy showers in East Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Chhattisgarh government introduces Yoga, Sudarshan Kriya for prisoners as a reform measure
RAIPUR: Prison in Raipur, well illuminated and ventilated, looks no different from a typical government school classroom, during the practice of yoga and Sudarshan Kriya. The Chhattisgarh government, as an innovative prison reform measure, has introduced this practice. It is followed in all district jails of the state with the support of the Art of Living Foundation. Trainers from the foundation are teaching yoga, meditation, and Sudarshan Kriya to inmates under the Prison Course, which has helped prisoners attain mental peace and inner strength, the jail officials said. The Vishnu Deo Sai government believes that prisons should not only be a place of punishment but also institutions of reform and rehabilitation. The yoga and meditation classes in jails are held every day from 7:30 to 9:30 am. The initiative has apparently brought about positive changes in the daily routine of both the prison administration and the inmates. The state government has taken the support of the Art of Living foundation in this campaign. In prisons located in Maoist-affected districts such as Bastar, Dantewada, Bijapur, and Sukma, the programme has particularly yielded significant results. Inmates who once walked the path of violence and used arms are now engaging in yoga as a routine discipline, officials added. Such a transformation in the strife-torn region is sending a strong message to society that it is possible to move away from violence and embrace peace and self-empowerment. The inmates revealed that with regular yoga and meditation, there is a notable decline in their stress level, improved sleep quality and a boost in self-confidence. The incidents of fights and indiscipline among inmates have also reduced after the introduction of the programme, stated the officials. We want inmates, after being out of jail, not to become a burden on society but to contribute to nation-building. Yoga and Sudarshan Kriya will give them a new life, said chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai. Many inmates in their personal feedback to jail officials admitted that the routine practices have helped them 'overcome anger and negativity, giving them the strength to look at the future with positivity'.
VP election: Opposition MPs to participate in mock poll, Kharge to host dinner on Monday
NEW DELHI: Opposition MPs would be briefed on Monday on the procedure to vote in the September 9 vice presidential polls, and will be hosted for dinner by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge the same evening, sources in the INDIA bloc said on Sunday. They said a 'mock poll' would be conducted in the Central Hall of the Samvidhan Sadan at around 2:30 PM on Monday after the briefing on the procedure to vote in the vice presidential polls. At around 7:30 PM, Congress president Kharge will host a dinner for the opposition MPs at the Parliament annexe, the sources said. It is a direct contest between ruling NDA nominee C P Radhakrishnan and joint opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy on September 9. Both candidates this time hail from southern India, with Radhakrishnan from Tamil Nadu and Reddy from Telangana. The vice-presidential election has been described by the Opposition as an ideological battle, even as the numbers are stacked in favour of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Rajya Sabha Secretary General P C Mody, who is the returning officer for the vice-presidential election, has said that the polling will take place on Tuesday in Room No.F-101, Vasudha, Parliament House. The polling will commence at 10 AM and close at 5 PM on September 9. The electoral college for election to the Office of the Vice-President of India consists of the Members of both Houses of Parliament. The nominated Members of Rajya Sabha are also eligible to be included in the Electoral College and, therefore, are entitled to participate in the election. The polling arrangements in Parliament House are being made by Shri P. C. Mody, the Returning Officer for the Vice-Presidential Election, 2025, and Secretary-General, Rajya Sabha, the statement from Rajya Sabha secretariat said. The counting of votes will commence at 6 PM on the same day and the result will be declared immediately thereafter, it said. While Radhakrishnan is a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran from Tamil Nadu and the governor of Maharashtra currently, Reddy is a former Supreme Court judge. Reddy (79), who retired from the apex court in July 2011, is a veteran jurist known for several landmark judgments criticising the then Union government for showing slackness in probing black-money cases. He had also declared Salwa Judum, appointed by the Chhattisgarh government to fight Naxals, as unconstitutional. As an apex court judge, Reddy ordered the formation of a special investigation team to take all steps for bringing back unaccounted monies unlawfully kept in bank accounts abroad. For the 17th vice-presidential election, the electoral college consists of 233 elected members of the Rajya Sabha (five seats are currently vacant), 12 nominated members of the Rajya Sabha and 543 elected members of the Lok Sabha (one seat is currently vacant). The electoral college comprises a total of 788 members (781 presently). The Congress-led opposition is projecting Reddy as a consistent and courageous champion of social, economic and political justice. Reddy has had a long and eminent legal career, including as a judge of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, the chief justice of the Gauhati High Court and a judge of the Supreme Court. He also led the committee that undertook the caste survey in Telangana.
Chhattisgarh minister, accused of thrashing circuit house staff, denies charge
RAIPUR: A circuit house staff member lodged a police complaint against Chhattisgarh cabinet minister Kedar Kashyap, accusing him of physical and verbal abuse in Jagdalpur (Bastar) for not opening the lock of rooms for the BJP workers. The minister got his hands on my collar, dragged me into a room, removed his shoes, and thrashed. He used abusive words against my mother and sister. For years, I have been carrying my duty with full dedication despite being paralysed on the right side, said Khitendra Pandey, a daily wage employee, posted in the government guest hose as a chef for years. Kashyap is the forest and transport minister in the Vishnu Deo Sai cabinet. In his written complaint, Pandey also alleged that ministers, leaders and workers of the ruling party often misbehaved with the circuit house staffs deployed to carry out official works. Though there was no eye-witness of the incident of allegedly assaulting the staffer in a closed room, another employee is said to have claimed the minister allegedly ill-treated Pandey. Jagdalpur district police chief Shalabh Sinha confirmed that a complaint against the minister has been received. We are examining it, verifying the facts and based on it further action will be taken, he told TNIE. Kashyap countered the accusation, calling it propaganda against him. The staffer was just scolded and told to carry out his assigned duties properly. Insult to workers is unacceptable to me under any circumstances. No such incident (of assault) has taken place, the minister defended himself. The alleged incident however triggered a political row with the Congress now demanding dismissal of Kashyap. The opposition declared to hold demonstrations against the minister and burn his effigy in every district of the state. The BJP minister termed the Congress move as 'politically motivated'. Former Chhattisgarh chief minister, Bhupesh Baghel, sought the resignation of Kashyap as the Congress general secretary and tagged Prime Minister Narendra Modi on X-post, saying: If you respect all mothers in the country then show the courage to dismiss the galibaaj minister. Does the verbal abuse if said by a BJP minister, is considered a Shlok (Sanskrit verse used in Hindu scriptures)? Baghel asked. Kashyapji, after reaching the circuit house, saw the party workers sitting outside in the lobby and became infuriated. The staffer had earlier refused to open any room for the party workers till the minister arrived. The minister got upset and said that those who do not give due regard to the party workers will face consequences, said Kirti Padhi, a BJP supporter, who was present at the circuit house.
Guest House Staff Says Chhattisgarh Minister Thrashed Him, He Denies Charge
The contractual employee of a government guest house in Chhattisgarh's Bastar alleged that Kedar Kashyap assaulted and abused him, claiming he did not unlock guest rooms in the facility.
Chhattisgarh Minister Kedar Kashyap accused of assaulting guest house employee
The incident has sparked a sharp reaction from the Opposition Congress party that has sought a public apology from the BJP for one of its Ministers assaulting an employee
'Im Sorry, Papa': Chhattisgarh MBBS Student Dies By Suicide In Hostel Room
A suicide note, found at the spot read, Mujhse nahi ho paya, I am sorry, papa (I couldnt do it, I am sorry, papa)'
'I'm Sorry, Papa': MBBS Student Found Dead In Chhattisgarh Hostel
Himanshu Kashyap, a first-year MBBS student at Government Medical College Korba, was found dead in his hostel. Police recovered a suicide note; investigation is ongoing.
Anti-Naxal operations: 30 new bases to be opened in Chhattisgarh; forces to intensify action
Security forces are set to intensify anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh. Over 30 new forward bases will be established in Bastar region. CRPF and CoBRA units will target Maoist leaders. The goal is to eliminate Naxalism by March 2026. A high-level meeting reviewed deployments and strategies. Security forces aim to meet the deadline, possibly by December 2025.
Sorry Dad: Medical Student Dies By Suicide In Chhattisgarh Hostel: Cops
A first-year MBBS student died by suicide in his hostel room on the premises of the Government Medical College in Chhattisgarh's Korba city on Saturday, the police said.
'Mujhse nahi ho paya, I'm sorry, papa': MBBS student dies by suicide in hostel room in Chhattisgarh
kORBA: A first-year MBBS student died by suicide in his hostel room on the premises of the Government Medical College in Chhattisgarh's Korba city on Saturday, the police said. A suicide note, purportedly written by him, was found at the spot. It read, Mujhse nahi ho paya, I am sorry, papa (I couldn't do it, I am sorry, papa), they said. Himanshu Kashyap, 24, was found dead in his hostel room on the college campus within the jurisdiction of the Civil Lines police station, City Superintendent of Police Bhushan Ekka said. Citing preliminary information, the official said when Kashyap did not show up for his examination in the morning, his classmates went to his room, only to find the door locked from inside. After repeated attempts to open it failed, they broke the door and discovered his body hanging, he said. The police subsequently reached the spot and sent the body for post-mortem. A suicide note was also recovered from the room, he said. The official said an accidental death report has been registered and a probe is underway. Dean of the college Dr KK Sahare said, Kashyap had failed in his 2024 first-year examinations and was reappearing this year. It appears he took the extreme step due to the pressure of not performing well in the exams, he said. (If you are having suicidal thoughts, or are worried about a friend or need emotional support, someone is always there to listen. Call Sneha Foundation - 04424640050 (available 24x7) or iCall, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences helpline - 02225521111, which is available Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm)
Dress code at Chhattisgarh event irks teachers
RAIPUR: The teachers honoured at the function organised at Raj Bhawan in Raipur on the occasion of Teachers Day felt unhappy owing to the mandatory dress code and other unexpected conduct during the programme. While men were asked to wear navy blue blazers, white shirts and black trousers, women were told to dress up in off-white or beige cream. This year, for the first time, a dress code was imposed, and teachers were honoured in groups of five instead of individually. Simply requesting formal attire would have sufficed, said Virendra Dubey, state president of the Shaley Shikshak Sangh. Teachers were only called in batches for photo sessions with the Governor and CM. If each award had been personally conferred by the Governor, it would have added dignity to the recognition. Even the President of India honours 45 teachers individually. Governor Ramen Deka and CM Vishnu Deo Sai felicitated 64 teachers.
A husband's plea for divorce from his wife, citing her concealed mental illness and subsequent cruelty, was rejected by the Chhattisgarh High Court. The court emphasised the husband's failure to provide concrete medical evidence, such as expert testimony or clinical records, to substantiate his claims of the wife's schizophrenia. Read to know more details about this divorce case.
14,000 contractual workers of National Health Mission quit as stir enters 19th day in Chhattisgarh
Protest poses two-pronged challenge to BJP govt., with health services severely hit, Oppn. criticising handling of the issue; four of 10 demands accepted, says govt. official; issue notifications: protesters
Gun Exchange Continues in Dantewada, Body of Naxal Recovered
Maoist was on Friday gunned down in an encounter with security forces in Abujhmad area along the border of Dantewada-Narayanpur districts in south Bastar of Chhattisgarh, police said.
After National Health Commission Sacks 25 Workers, 14,000 Employees Resign
Over 14,000 striking contractual officers and employees of the National Health Mission in Chhattisgarh have submitted their resignations after the government sacked 25 NHM staffers leading the agitation, one of their representatives said on Friday.
10-point demands include the creation of a public health cadre, grade pay, and compassionate appointments
Over 14,000 NHM staff in Chhattisgarh resign after 25 leaders sacked amid ongoing strike
RAIPUR: Over 14,000 striking contractual officers and employees of the National Health Mission in Chhattisgarh have submitted their resignations after the government sacked 25 NHM staffers leading the agitation, one of their representatives said on Friday. The NHM staffers have been agitating since August 18 to press for their demands, including regularisation of services and improved working conditions. Instead of addressing their long-pending demands, the government has chosen to take punitive measures, said an office-bearer of the Chhattisgarh Pradesh NHM Karamchari Sangh. The National Health Mission aims to provide universal access to equitable, affordable and quality health care services. A wide range of health workers, including doctors and nurses, are engaged under this programme. According to government officials, the executive body of the State Health Committee, in its meeting on August 13, accepted four of the 10 demands raised by the contractual NHM employees. A committee has also been formed to examine three more demands, while the remaining three, including regularisation of services, will be decided at the highest level of government, they said. Despite repeated notices, when the protesting employees did not resume duty, 25 of them were dismissed from service, an official said. As per the termination order issued on September 3, the act of defying the notices and continuing with the protest amounts to misconduct as per the Chhattisgarh Civil Services Conduct Rules, 1965 and violation of clause 34.3 of the Human Resource Policy-2018. You were given an opportunity to report under natural justice, which was not followed. Hence, your contractual appointment stands terminated with immediate effect, it added. Among those dismissed are Chhattisgarh Pradesh NHM Karamchari Sangh president Dr Amit Kumar Miri, general secretary Kaushlesh Tiwari, and Pranntiya Sanrakshak Hemant Kumar Sinha. This repressive action (termination order) by the administration is completely unfair and a hindrance to dialogue. Angered by this move, 14,678 officers and employees of NHM across the state have so far submitted their resignations, Sinha told PTI on Friday. He said the strike would continue until their demands were met. Around 16,000 contractual NHM employees are on indefinite strike, and the remaining will also submit their resignations soon, he added. Dr Miri said the NHM employees have been agitating within the ambit of constitutional rights since August 18 over their 10-point demands, which also include the creation of a public health cadre, grade pay, and compassionate appointments. The agitation has become a compulsion after submitting memoranda 160 times without receiving any response from the administration. During the protest, warning letters and dismissal orders are being sent on WhatsApp at great speed. If the same urgency had been shown in resolving our demands, this situation would not have arisen, he alleged. He also claimed that the administration does not want the government to establish dialogue with employees or arrive at a solution. States Managing Director (NHM) Dr Priyanka Shukla told PTI that the August 13 executive committee meeting had already addressed many of the demands. Two demands transparency in confidential report (CR) evaluation and 30 days of paid leave in cases of exigency or health issues have been fulfilled. Two more demands, a 27 per cent salary hike and a minimum of Rs 10 lakh cashless health insurance, have also been accepted and are under process for implementation, she said. Shukla added that a state-level committee headed by the NHM joint director has been formed to examine the demands concerning grade pay, compassionate appointments, and transfer policy. This committee will review HR policies applicable to contractual employees in other departments and present recommendations at the next executive committee meeting, she said. The remaining three demands regularisation, creation of a public health cadre, and reservation in recruitment to regular posts will be taken up at the highest level of government, she said, adding that NHM employees have continued their strike despite their several demands being considered.
In Chhattisgarh, over 14,000 National Health Mission contractual employees have resigned following the dismissal of 25 strike leaders. The employees have been protesting since August 18, demanding regularisation and better conditions. While the government claims to have addressed some demands, the employees are continuing their strike until all their concerns are met.
One Naxalite Killed In Encounter With Security Forces In Chhattisgarh
The move comes at a time when the state is stepping up its crackdown on Naxal groups.
Chhattisgarh Police Seizes 211 Knives Bought Via E-Commerce Sites After HC's Intervention
Chhattisgarh police seized 211 knives from 193 people after the High Court took Suo motu cognizance of rising stabbing cases.
The court saw no ground to invoke its extraordinary jurisdiction to quash the FIR at the Threshold, the bench said while dismissing the petition seeking to quash the FIR.
Deputy manager dies in accident at JSW Steel plant in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district
A deputy manager at JSW Steel Ltd.'s Raigarh plant in Chhattisgarh tragically died in an accident on Thursday morning. The incident occurred at the sinter plant section in Naharpali village. Ravindra Dansena, 43, was immediately taken to Jindal Fortis Hospital, but doctors pronounced him dead.
Chhattisgarh teacher sets up math lab, park in govt school; attendance, grades improve
RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh school teacher Pragya Singh will receive a prestigious recognition from the President Droupadi Murmu on Friday, for her innovative teaching techniques to help students learn mathematics through hands-on experiments and games. With 17 years of experience in teaching and a PhD in Geology, she has established an advanced mathematics laboratory in her school with her own funds. She has put together over 500 exciting teaching aids that not only enable children to learn difficult concepts through play, but also kindle students' interest in learning and continue attending school. A teacher in the government upper primary school in village Hanoda, Pragya adopted innovative teaching to motivate students to figure out complicated concepts. As a young student I also found math difficult to grasp with ease. Now our students without any aversion are clearing and getting selected in tough examinations like National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Exam (NMMSE), Prayas, Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (Shreshta). Overcoming fear of mathematics, they are scoring 100 percent marks, Pragya told TNIE . Besides the Maths lab, she has also created a Maths Park where every difficult concept of mathematics elucidated in simplified ways further igniting keenness to learn among the students. She has spent over Rs eight lakh out of her own pocket on such related activities in the school for benefit of students. All children learning with the help of her efforts are securing better academic work outcomes. Mugging-up maths formulas do not help. We need to focus on applying deeper understanding of concepts and line of reasoning. I devised a district level model Ullas Centre having around 100 Teaching Learning Material (TLM) enabled Foundational Literacy and Numeracy as the tool to improve students learning and comprehension, she said. Pragya has been earlier honoured with various awards in Chhattisgarh state. Pragya not just worked hard with imaginative approaches in her school in Hanoda, but also struggled to get the attendance of the students improved. There was no awareness of education in Hanoda where drug addiction was rampant owing to the it being a labour dominated region. No female teacher was interested to work there. I connected mothers with the school and the situation gradually turned better, she said. She also worked as subject expert and resource teacher in State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) and District Institute of Education and Training (DIET).
Bengaluru to receive thundershowers, rain till this weekend
BENGALURU: Bengaluru is in for a week of intermittent rain, thundershowers and cloudy skies. The city and surrounding areas are expected to get light to moderate showers every day until Sunday, with gusty winds likely on some days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted on Wednesday. In the past 24 hours, Bengaluru Urban recorded a maximum temperature of 26.7 degree Celsius and minimum of 20 degree Celsius. Bengaluru Rural saw a maximum of 27.7 degree Celsius and 2.8mm of rain. Both areas reported drizzle and light rain. As per the IMD, light to moderate rain and thundershowers with gusty winds (40-50 kmph) are likely to occur at a few places, including Ballari, Bengaluru Rural, Bengaluru Urban, Chamarajanagar and Shivamogga, among other districts. Coastal Karnataka will also come under heavy rain at one or two places in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada districts. The rain is due to a well-marked low-pressure system over northwest Bay of Bengal, off the Odisha coast. This system, along with a cyclonic circulation extending up to 7.6km above sea level, is moving inland towards Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. The associated monsoon trough is passing through central India, keeping rainfall active in Karnataka. Forecast for Bengaluru Sept 4: Cloudy skies with light to moderate rain or thundershowers, gusty winds likely Sept 57: Cloudy skies with light to moderate rain; temperatures in 20-29 degrees Celsius range
HC says delivery of prohibited items a crime, takes a jibe at e-com platform
RAIPUR: CHHATTISGARH High Court on Wednesday rejected a petition that sought to dismiss a case registered against employees of e-commerce store Flipkart and the courier company for selling a lethal knife that was used to commit a murder and loot a petrol pump in July. A division bench of the high court observed that online delivery of the prohibited items too comes under the purview of criminal offence. The Raipur police had registered a case against Flipkart on July 19. The case was then registered against a courier agency Elastic Run associated with Flipkart to deliver their products. The petitioners, who delivered the parcel and the owner of the courier agency, approached the court citing that they were innocent, as their role was meant only to provide the services under a contract, deliver packed boxes that cannot be tampered with and, therefore, sought the case registered against them be quashed. The counsel for the petitioners further pleaded that Section 79 of the IT Act, 2000, provides a safeguard to intermediariessuch as social media platforms and e-commerce sitesshielding them from liability for third-party content hosted on their platforms. However, the advocate general on behalf of the government countered that neither anyone can sell or buy prohibited items nor can they be delivered without a license. After hearing the arguments, the court expressed concern that the nature of criminal offence for online delivery of the prohibited products is similar to that of its manufacture or sale. The petition was dismissed by the court. The safeguard behind Section 79 of the IT Act is conditional since the immunity given can be withdrawn if there remains unlawful content and the intermediary gets the knowledge but fails to remove it. The Raipur police arrested manager and employees of Flipkart and the courier company under the BNS section 125-B (endangering human life or personal safety).
Low Pressure System Brings Heavy Rains To AP Coast, Yellow Alert Issued
The state disaster management authority said the low-pressure system, positioned off the north Odisha coast, was expected to move west-north-westwards across north Odisha and adjoining Jharkhand and north Chhattisgarh states over the next 24 hours.
Chhattisgarh: 20 Naxals, 11 Of Them Carrying Cumulative Bounty Of Rs 33 Lakh, Surrender
Two of them, Sharmila alias Uika Bhime, and Tati Kosi alias Pramila, were hardcore Maoists and carried a bounty of Rs eight lakh each, according Sukma district superintendent of police Kiran Chavan.
Chhattisgarh's power generation capacity has soared from 1,400 MW to 30,000 MW in 25 years
Chhattisgarh's power generation capacity has surged from 1,400 MW in 2000 to 30,000 MW, as stated by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai. Investment commitments of nearly Rs 3 lakh crore are expected to add another 30,000 MW. A new headquarters building will improve coordination among state-run power companies, enhancing efficiency and customer service.
Three killed, 22 injured as vehicle hits visarjan procession in Chhattisgarh
The incident, caused allegedly by an inebriated driver of an SUV, was reported in Jurudand village in Jashpur district on Tuesday night
3 Killed, 22 Injured As SUV Crashes Into Religious Procession In Chhattisgarh: Cops
3 persons were killed and 22 others suffered injuries when an SUV, driven by an inebriated man, ploughed into a religious procession in Chhattisgarh's Jashpur district, police said on Wednesday.
Drunk Driver Rams SUV Into Ganpati Procession In Chhattisgarh; 3 Killed, 22 Injured
Over 100 locals were participating in an idol immersion procession during the Ganpati festival when the SUV crashed into the gathering on the Bagicha-Jashpur road.
3 Killed, 22 Injured After Drunk Driver Crashes SUV Into Ganesh Procession In Chhattisgarh
Three persons were killed and 22 others suffered injuries when an SUV, driven by an inebriated person, ploughed into a religious procession in Chhattisgarh's Jashpur district, police said on Wednesday.
20 Naxalites surrender in Chhattisgarh's Sukma
Twenty Naxalites, including nine women, surrendered in Sukma district, Chhattisgarh. The Naxalites cited disillusionment with Maoist ideology and internal conflicts. They were also influenced by the state government's development schemes. Surrendered Naxalites will receive assistance and rehabilitation. Police appealed to other Maoists to abandon violence. The surrendered Naxalites will be provided education, employment and a self-reliant life.
4 killed, 2 missing as dam collapse triggers flash flood in Chhattisgarhs Balrampur
After a breach in the dam the water entered nearby houses sweeping away nearly half a dozen people
Modi government won't rest till all Naxals surrender, caught or eliminated: Amit Shah
NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the Modi government will not rest until all Naxals either surrender, are caught, or are eliminated. Felicitating the CRPF, Chhattisgarh Police, District Reserve Guard (DRG), and CoBRA jawans who successfully carried out ' Operation Black Forest ' on Karregutta hill in Chhattisgarh, Shah said the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is committed to making India Naxal-free. The Modi government will not rest until all the Naxalites either surrender, are caught or eliminated, he said. Shah said the bravery and valour displayed by the jawans during Operation Black Forest will be remembered as a golden chapter in the history of anti-Naxal operations. Despite the heat, altitude, and threat of IEDs at every step, security forces carried out the operation with high morale and successfully destroyed a major Naxal base camp, he said. The material dump and supply chain of the Naxals established on Karregutta hill were valorously destroyed by personnel from the Chhattisgarh Police, CRPF, DRG, and CoBRA, he added. The home minister said Naxals have inflicted severe damage on some of the country's least developed regions, disrupting schools, hospitals, and obstructing government welfare schemes. Due to continued anti-Naxal operations, there has been a ew sunrise in the lives of 6.5 crore people across the region stretching from Pashupatinath to Tirupati, he said. Shah also said the Modi government is taking all necessary steps to support security personnel who have suffered serious injuries during anti-Naxal operations, ensuring their lives are made easier. The government is committed to eliminating Naxalism from the country by March 31, 2026, he added. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai and Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma were also present on the occasion.
3 Killed, 22 Injured As SUV Rams Ganesh Immersion Procession in Chhattisgarh
Drunk driver ploughs SUV into religious gathering in Jashpurs Jurudand village; arrested after crash
Three killed, 22 injured as SUV crashes into religious procession in Chhattisgarh
JASHPUR: Three persons were killed and 22 others suffered injuries when an SUV, driven by an inebriated person, ploughed into a religious procession in Chhattisgarh's Jashpur district, police said on Wednesday. The incident took place late Tuesday night in Jurudand village under Bagicha police station limits when more than 100 locals had taken out a procession for the immersion of Lord Ganesh's idol during the ongoing Ganpati festival, Jashpur Senior Superintendent of Police Shashi Mohan Singh said. The sports utility vehicle (SUV) crashed into the procession on Bagicha-Jashpur road, he said. Three persons, identified as Vipin Prajapati (17), Arvind Kerketta (19) and Khirovati Yadav (32) died on the spot, while 22 others were injured, some of them critically, the official said. The seriously injured persons were referred to Ambikapur medical college in neighbouring Surguja district while the others were admitted to a local community health centre, he said. The SUV driver, Sukhsagar Vaishnav (40), who was drunk at the time of the incident, has been arrested and the vehicle seized, the official said. A case has been registered and further probe is underway into the incident.
ED searches 18 locations in Chhattisgarh over alleged DMF fund misuse
Enforcement Directorate conducted searches related to a money laundering investigation. The case involves alleged misappropriation of the District Mineral Fund in Chhattisgarh. Searches targeted vendors, contractors, and alleged middlemen. The focus is on the diversion of DMF funds through the Beej Nigam. The ED initiated the probe following FIRs filed by Chhattisgarh Police.
A Ganesh Visarjan procession in Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh, turned tragic late last night when a speeding Bolero SUV rammed into a crowd of devotees at Jurudand village under Bagicha police station limits.
Chhattisgarh: Shah Honours Jawans Participated In 21-day Anti-Naxal Operation In Karregutta Hills
Four weapon making factories established in the Hills by the Maoists were destroyed in the operation by the security forces. Security forces sanitized the area, considered a safe haven of Maoists for over a decade, following the operation
16 Naxalites, including 3 women, held in Bijapur with bombs seized
Bijapur: As many as 16 Naxalites, including three women, were arrested from separate locations in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh, police said on Tuesday. They were planning to plant explosives in various areas to target security forces, an officer said. Security personnel seized a tiffin bomb and a pressure cooker bomb, an improvised explosive device (IED), Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Maoists kill two villagers in Chhattisgarhs Sukma
The total number of civilians killed by Maoists in Chhattisgarh this year has touched 36 with these fatalities
IMD issues red alert for Northwest India
NEW DELHI: In anticipation of extremely heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Northwest India, including Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Delhi . IMD predicts the rain intensity levels may exceed 210 mm in certain areas over the next three days. It has also predicted an imminent risk of flash floods in several watersheds and neighborhoods of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Haryana. Residents are advised to remain vigilant over the next 24 hours as severe weather conditions are expected. In Himachal Pradesh, the districts most at risk include Chamba, Kangra, Kinnaur, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, and Solan. In Uttarakhand, the vulnerable districts are Chamoli, Champawat, Dehradun, Nainital, Pauri Garhwal, Pithoragarh, Rudraprayag, Tehri Garhwal, and Uttarkashi. The plains of Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhispecifically Ambala, Panchkula, and Yamunanagarare also threatened by potential flash floods. The IMD has also projected heavy rainfall in Konkan, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, the Gujarat region, and Coastal Karnataka during the first week of September. Furthermore, a fresh low-pressure area is expected to form over the Northwest Bay of Bengal, off the coast of Odisha, and will move across Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat over the next 3-4 days. This will likely lead to increased monsoon rainfall in Odisha from September 2 to 4, in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh from September 3 to 5, and in Gujarat and parts of North Maharashtra from September 4 to 7. Due to these dangerous predictions, the IMD has advised fisherfolk to avoid venturing into the Arabian Sea from September 1 to 6. Lake burst behind Uttarakhand flash flood, MHA told In the past 24 hours, many areas of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, West Rajasthan, and Telangana recorded extremely heavy rainfall, exceeding 210 mm. Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and East Rajasthan received between 120-200 mm of rain. The heavy rainfall has led to widespread flooding in Punjab, resulting in losses to kharif crops. The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has held a review meeting with senior officials to assess the damage caused by the heavy rainfall and discuss compensation measures. Earlier, the IMD's monthly outlook indicated that the country is expected to receive normal to above-normal rainfall in September, with a delayed withdrawal of the monsoon. Typically, the monsoon begins to withdraw in the first week of September and is expected to be fully withdrawn by September 30. The IMD has noted a new trend in September, characterized by more rainfall and a later withdrawal. So far, the country has experienced 6% more rainfall than normal, while the East and Northeast regions have faced approximately 18% below-normal rainfall. In contrast, the Northwest region has been the wettest, with about 27% above-normal rainfall recorded in the first three months of the monsoon. Flash flood strands 189 tourists in Uttarakhand's Valley of Flowers
Chhattisgarh: 3 Naxals held in Sukma; tiffin bomb, other materials seized
Sukma: Three Naxalites were arrested with explosives in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh, a police official said on Monday. Podiyam Joga (25), Madvi Masa (25) and Pojja Madvi (29) were apprehended on Sunday near Pentapad village in Chintagufa area during an anti-Naxal operation launched by Central Reserve Police Forces 50th battalion and local police from Dabbakonta Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
RAIPUR: In response to the FIR registered against her in Chhattisgarh's Raipur, for her alleged derogatory remarks against Home Minister Amit Shah , Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra took a sharp jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday and said that idiots don't understand idioms. The TMC MP had sparked a controversy after allegedly saying that if Shah fails to stop infiltration from Bangladesh, he first thing you should do is cutAmit Shah's head and put it on your table. She had allegedly made the remarks in Bengali. A case was registered against Moitra in Raipur's Mana police station under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Sections 196 (promoting enmity between different groups on the grounds of religion, race, etc) and 197 (imputations, assertions prejudicial to national integration). Idiots don't understand idioms, so which is where we are. Saying Heads will roll you don't really cut someones head. Its an idiom that metaphorically (phrase not literally applicable) said for seeking accountability, on ones responsibility (over shirking responsibility by union government). When you (Raipur police) use Google translate to file a fake FIR, this is what happens, she said in her released video, declaring she will be going to the court against it. Moitra drew attention of the Raipur SP on how his colleague, Kondagaon district police chief Akshay Kumar picked by 12 migrant workers who all hailed from her Krishna Nagar constituency on July 12, arrested them, lodged an FIR against them and kept them under illegally detention. I went to Chhattisgarh high court that issued a notice to the state government and later had to withdraw the case. In a cutting remark, she took a dig at the Raipur police citing the Kondagaon SP with another idiom tails between your legs' (emphasising feeling defeated and ashamed) after the case was withdrawn by him. Similarly you (Raipur police) have filed a fake FIR against me on Mahua Moitra ne kaha gala kaat diya' after using Google translation from Bengali to English and then to Hindi. This is what happens, she stated. She read out the FIR registered against her and narrated what it signifies I will go to the court (against the FIR) and it will be another slap in the face and then more heads will role, she said. The Raipur police however said that a local resident Gopal Samanto, filed a complaint against Moitras remarks stating that her words were objectionable and unconstitutional, and can arouse outrage from other communities against Bangladeshi refugees settled in Mana Camp area of the capital since 1971.
FIR filed against Mahua Moitra in Raipur over objectionable Amit Shah remark
Raipur: In fresh trouble for Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, a police complaint was filed against her under penal provisions for promoting enmity and threat to national integrity for her alleged objectionable remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah, an official said on Sunday. The complaint against Moitra was filed by a Chhattisgarh resident, Gopal Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Why Shikshadoot in Chhattisgarh's Bastar becoming soft targets for Maoists, nine killed in one year
RAIPUR: Shikshadoot (young volunteer teacher) deployed in the Maoist-affected districts of conflict-ridden south Bastar zone are becoming the soft targets for red guerrillas who suspect them as informers and supporters of local police or security forces. As many as nine Shikshadoots have been killed by Maoists in Bastar during the last year amid the ongoing aggressive anti-Naxal campaign that has put the rebels on the backfoot. Shikshadoots are locally engaged at a modest monthly emolument of Rs 10,000 to teach in around 250 schools that were earlier shut down in remote villages of the districts of Sukma, Bijapur, Dantewada and Narayanpur, said an official. The police suspected that Shikshadoots were killed without any warning to them but merely on suspicion of being informers in a malicious attempt to spread terror. Owing to the Chhattisgarh governments push for digital infrastructure development, the Bastar region is witnessing a significant increase in installation of mobile towers in recent years. Every Shikshadoot carries mobile phones as a basic need for their professional engagement and there is a strong perception emerging that cellphones are now turning out to be a threat to life for Shikshadoots. The cadres of a banned outfit of CPI (Maoist) nurture fear of being under constant surveillance by the forces. So to do away with any risk of being under watch, tracking or their presence monitored, they had issued diktats to villagers in their areas of influence to avoid using mobile phones, stated a source in the knowhow of the development. And to ensure safeguard, the Maoist rebels are randomly checking the call records and even confiscating the phone handsets. The call records of Kallu Tati, 25, were also examined by Red rebels before he was killed last Saturday, informed the source. Another reason why Sikshadoot becomes Maoists soft target is their easy access and availability for the government officials or the police to verify or get information about various activities in the village. Besides teaching, Shikshadoots being local, often assist as translators and coordinators or provide ground reports about their habitats. As residents of the same village, local Shikshadoots seen interacting with the personnel of District Reserve Guards (DRG) who are routinely engaged in anti-Maoist operations and might look for clues about the left-wing extremists. The Bastar police said that the Maoists are retaliating by turning to soft targets to register their presence. Maoist cadres surrendering, getting caught or killed frustrate them, so they look for soft options. The Naxals targeting civilians is indicative of the fact that the rebels are upset with the forces dominating the region, said Brigadier (rtd) B K Ponwar, Guerrilla Warfare Expert.
India set for wetter September; IMD warns of flash floods, landslides
NEW DELHI: India is likely to receive above-normal rainfall in September, capping a season that has already seen several heavy downpour-induced disasters in many parts of the country, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday. The IMD predicts that the monthly average rainfall for September 2025 will exceed 109 per cent of the long-term average of 167.9 mm. The forecast suggests that most regions will receive normal to above-normal rainfall. However, a few areas in the northeast and east, as well as many parts of extreme southern peninsular India and some pockets of northwest India, are likely to experience below-normal rainfall. Addressing an online press conference, IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra warned that heavy rainfall could trigger landslides and flash floods in Uttarakhand in September and potentially disrupt normal life in south Haryana, Delhi and north Rajasthan. Many rivers originate in Uttarakhand. So, heavy rainfall means many rivers will be flooded, and it will impact cities and towns downstream. So, we should keep this in mind, he said. He added that heavy rainfall is also expected in the upper catchment areas of the Mahanadi river in Chhattisgarh.
FIR against TMC MP Moitra for 'objectionable' remarks against Shah
RAIPUR: A first information report (FIR) has been registered against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra in Chhattisgarh's Raipur for her alleged objectionable remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah, police said on Sunday. Based on a complaint lodged by a local resident, a case was registered against Moitra at the Mana police station on Saturday under sections 196 (promoting enmity between different groups on the grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc) and 197 (imputations, assertions prejudicial to national integration) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), an official said. Moitra sparked a controversy after allegedly saying that if Amit Shah fails to stop infiltration from Bangladesh, he first thing you should do is cut Amit Shah's head and put it on your table. She allegedly made the statement while speaking to reporters in West Bengal's Nadia district on the sidelines of an event on Thursday. PTI, however, couldn't independently verify the authenticity of the video. The TMC MP alleged that the Union government was shirking its responsibilities on border security. The police official said that the complainant, Gopal Samanto, alleged that Moitra's remarks were objectionable and unconstitutional. The complaint also stated that a large number of Bangladeshi refugees were settled in the Mana Camp area in Raipur in 1971, and Moitra's statement has created fear among them, as such remarks may provoke anger from other communities against them, the official said.
Raipur Diary | CM's outreach to Japan, South Korea bears fruit
Sais outreach to Japan, South Korea bears fruit CM Vishnu Deo Sai returned from his first 10-day trip to Japan and South Korea to a rousing welcome at Raipur airport on Saturday. The visit, which signifies a diplomatic tour, is also seen as a decisive step towards shaping the future of Chhattisgarh, as the CM engaged with investors and industrial leaders, presenting the state as an emerging investment destination. The state intends to promote industries in Bastar and other Maoist-affected areas creating jobs opportunities. The visit aimed to reassure that the state is no longer a state of minerals and steel but is transforming into a new hub for innovation, technology, and global partnerships. Shooting championship for promising talents The state-level shooting championship, organised for the last 23 years by the Jindal Group under the aegis of the Chhattisgarh Pradesh Rifle Association, has begun in Raipur creating hopes for aspiring young talents. The annual sports event is no longer restricted to the elite class; there are massive responses received for the contest. The qualifiers later get selected to perform in the national championship. The contest, which will continue until September 6, will see shooters from every district participating in the 50m, 25m, and 10m rifle and pistol shooting competitions. It was inaugurated by DGP Arun Dev Gautam. Half of electricity bill rationalised The Chhattisgarh government is in the process of promoting rooftop solar power among domestic consumers under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, following rationalisation of the previous Congress governments popular half-electricity bill scheme. Launched in 2019, the scheme provided a 50% discount on 400 units per month on electricity bills. Without abolishing the scheme, the state has now reduced the limit to 100 units and, around 31 lakh families still continue to get benefit. Besides the Centre, the state government has recently announced additional subsidy up to Rs 30,000 aimed at facilitating affordable solar energy. Ejaz Kaiser Our correspondent in Chhattisgarh ejaz@newindianexpress.com
Odisha, Chhattisgarh make headway towards resolving Mahanadi River water dispute
A high level meeting between two States resolved that technical committees headed by the Engineers-in-chief of both States will meet weekly in September to identify and resolve critical issues
2023 Army jawan's murder: NIA chargesheets 5 Maoists
The NIA filed a supplementary chargesheet against five CPI (Maoist) cadres for their involvement in the murder of an Indian Army jawan in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district in February 2023. The chargesheet, presented in Jagdalpur, names Bhawan Lal Jain, Suresh Kumar Salam, Shailendra Kumar Baghel, Anduram Salam, and Sonu Hemla, who face charges under the IPC, Arms Act, and UAPA.
Vishnu Deo Sai's 2-Nation Visit Paves Way for Global Partnership for Chhattisgarh
The chief ministers interaction with senior representatives of Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), global tech giant NTT Limited explored avenues in IT and advanced technology solutions for the state.
Blaming God For His HIV, Chhattisgarh Man Robs Temples As Revenge
An HIV positive man in Durg looted temple donation boxes for a decade as revenge against God.
HIV+ man held for temple loots in Chhattisgarh, says he wanted revenge on god
A 45-year-old HIV-positive man in Chhattisgarh has been arrested for a series of temple thefts spanning a decade in Durg. He confessed to stealing from donation boxes, driven by anger towards God after contracting HIV during a previous prison sentence.
Rijiju slams retired judges' campaign against Amit Shah, criticises opposition
BENGALURU: Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, has questioned the motives behind retired judges speaking out against the government, calling it a disservice to the profession they once held. He added that such actions diminish the judiciary's credibility. His comments come days after 18 retired judges signed a joint statement condemning Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks regarding the oppositions vice-presidential candidate, B. Sudershan Reddy, and the 2011 Salwa Judum judgment. The retired judges had labelled Shahs comments as unfortunate and a prejudicial misinterpretation of the 2011 Supreme Court ruling that disbanded the state-backed vigilante movement in Chhattisgarh. Shah had claimed that Reddy supported Naxalism by being part of that judgment, and that Left Wing Extremism could have been eliminated by 2020 had the verdict gone differently. Speaking at the Karnataka State Advocate Associations' Office Bearers' Conference in Vidhana Soudha on Saturday, Rijiju stated that the Indian judiciary had often been accused of being compromised, citing past incidents that fuel such perceptions. We recently saw a group of retired Supreme Court and High Court judges come together to speak against the Home Minister. What purpose does it serve when members of the judiciary engage in political disputes? It not only diminishes the dignity of the profession but also weakens public trust in the institution, the Union Minister said, indirectly suggesting that retired judges, no longer part of the judiciary, should refrain from making political statements. Rijiju added that the role of judges should extend beyond the courtroom to strengthening public awareness, upholding trust, and safeguarding the judiciary's credibility in all arenas. He also stressed that the Modi government had worked tirelessly to improve citizens' lives by removing archaic colonial-era laws and simplifying the legal system. The IPC and CrPC were originally designed to punish people harshly. To reduce unnecessary burdens, our government has removed outdated provisions and enacted new laws that ensure justice rather than instilling fear. The colonial approach of controlling citizens through law has been replaced with a more people-centric model, he remarked. The minister further clarified that the courts must allow arguments in regional languages, even in the Supreme Court. It is the Supreme Court of India, not the Supreme Court of Delhi. No citizen should be denied justice because of language barriers. Technology and translation tools must be used to bridge that gap, he stated. Rijiju also highlighted the importance of strengthening the lower judiciary, which is responsible for delivering primary justice to citizens. He recalled the governments investment of Rs 7,000 crore in e-courts and judicial infrastructure, noting that technology would help speed up the disposal of pending cases. Acknowledging the pressure on judges, he added that digital reforms would make the justice delivery system more efficient.
Lok Samvardhan Parv conjures a mini-India under a single tent in Kochi
A mini India, it seems, has been conjured into existence under the white canopies set up in Marine Drive ground, where the fifth edition of the Lok Samvardhan Parv is currently under way. A flagship initiative of the Ministry of Minority Affairs, the 10-day exhibition, which kickstarted on August 26, has weaved together the essence of all the distinct corners and cultures of the country. The festival is a celebration of crafts, culture and community. It is designed to provide artisans, craftspersons, weavers, culinary experts, and entrepreneurs from minority communities with market linkages and exposure, says an official connected with the Parv. The festival has brought together over 100 artisans and 15 culinary experts from across the country. Among them was Abdul Kalam, a fifth-generation artisan from Lakshadweep whose family is engaged in building wooden boats. Now, we have branched out to handicrafts as well. We make miniature boats and an assortment of decorative items from coconut shells, says Abdul. Then, there was Syed Abdul Hannan from Channapatna toy village in Karnataka with his wooden lacquerware, all of which he says was handmade and coloured using vegetable dye. We wanted to make these toys completely safe for children. So no nails or sharp edges, and certainly no chemicals, says Syed, who hails from a family of artisans. Delhi-based Mohammed Rafeeqs stall was next and it boasted an eclectic display of metal art works, and Sinde Sreeramulus, which came after, handmade leather puppetry and decorative art pieces from Andhra Pradesh. We have priced it for all customers, from Rs 200 to Rs 2,000, he says. Snaps from the festival Snaps from the festival Snaps from the festival Snaps from the festival Elvina Sequeira and Queenie Furtados stall was a standout among the many stalls that people have come to associate with handicrafts. Here, a wide collection of crochet works were on display coasters, ear rings, table mats, bookmarks, and more. Crocheting in Goa is something that everyone inherits from their mothers, grandmothers. We have brought that legacy to Kochi, says Elvina. Tameshwar Dewomgons bamboo works in the next stall were a thing of wonder. This one, he says, pointing to a seemingly ordinary bamboo stick, makes the sound of rain. And indeed it does. As to how he built it, he says, everyone in my village does. Aren Jamir and Kevi both hailing from Nagaland had two stalls that presented in full display the majesty of tribes from the far-eastern state. This is our first time to Kochi. The people are so warm and welcoming here. We feel at home, they say. Snaps from the festival Snaps from the festival Snaps from the festival Snaps from the festival Also on display were traditional crafts ranging from zari and chikankari of Uttar Pradesh, phulkari embroidery of Punjab, madhubani paintings of Bihar, and blue pottery of Rajasthan, to pashmina weaving from Ladakh, Bastar iron craft from Chhattisgarh, and Keralas own nettipattam making. This is the first time the Lok Samvardhan Parv is being held in Kerala. But many who manned the stalls said the timing could have been better thought-out. Weve been open for the past four days, but very few people have come. The rain is indeed a big damper, says Laxman Singh Netam, who had several iron miniatures on display at his stall. This was echoed by several others. We hope even more people will come now that Onam season is shifting into full gear, says Mujeeb Khan from Channapatna. The festival also boasts an extensive culinary showcase featuring traditional foods, spices, pickles, bakery products, herbal preparations, and coastal delicacies. Alongside the exhibition, there are also cultural performances and live demonstrations that highlight the rich artistic heritage of minority communities. At its core, the Parv is not just an exhibition but a celebration of Indias diverse cultural heritage. It strengthens cultural bonds while fostering sustainable livelihood opportunities, the official adds. The exhibition is open from 10am to 7pm, and concludes on September 4. Entry is free and open to the public.
Arms and explosives recovered from Maoist dump in Chhattisgarh
Over 300 items seized in joint operation in Abujhmad forests; police suspect Maoist hand in Bijapur killing
Exports of Raw Rice from Kakinada Anchorage Port Down by Half
Another exporter has shifted to Chhattisgarh, where rice is available at cheaper prices than Andhra Pradesh. Besides, the state has no restrictions like in AP.
Green Mobility: Odisha Ranks Fifth In India, Plans To Enhance E-Bus Fleet To Over 1,000
Odisha has outpaced the neighbouring states in this field West Bengal (391), Andhra Pradesh (238), Chhattisgarh (215) and Jharkhand (46), it claimed.
Victims of Naxal violence appeal to MPs not to support Opposition VP candidate Sudershan Reddy
NEW DELHI: A group of victims of the Naxal violence on Friday appealed to all members of Parliament not to support opposition-sponsored vice presidential candidate B Sudershan Reddy, alleging that he was the person who halted the people's movement against the extremists at a time when they were about to become extinct. Addressing a press conference here, the victims of the Naxal violence, under the banner of Bastar Shanti Samiti (BSS), alleged that because of Reddy's order as the then judge of the Supreme Court to end the Salwa Judum, their struggle had not only weakened but also destroyed the lives of many. In December 2011, Justice Reddy of the Supreme Court ruled that using tribal youths as Special Police Officers, whether called 'Koya Commandos' or Salwa Judum, in the fight against Maoist insurgents was illegal and unconstitutional, and ordered that they be immediately disarmed. When the Salwa Judum was empowered, the Naxals not only became weak but were on the verge of extinction. But due to the order of Reddy as the then judge of the Supreme Court, the Naxals got emboldened and became a festering wound, said Jairam, convener of the BSS. Under the Salwa Judum, the Chhattisgarh government had appointed tribal youths as special police officers to counter the Naxal menace. In the 2011 order, a bench of the Supreme Court, also comprising Justice Reddy (retd), said that the state cannot outsource its duties to untrained vigilantes, and halted the activities of the Salwa Judum. Shiyaram Ramtek, a villager from Bastar, said if Reddy had not supported the Naxals, his son would have been alive now. Ramtek's son was a farmer who was allegedly abducted by the Maoists and later killed, he said. Another victim, Kedarnath Kasyap, said that Maoists allegedly killed his younger brother, who was a police constable. The Maoists tied his hands, tortured him and brutally killed him. Had the order against Salwa Judum not been given, the Naxals would have fled from our area by 2014 and my brother would still be alive, he said. In their appeal, the victims said someone lost a leg in improvised explosive device (IED) blasts, someone lost their vision, someone had their spine broken while someone was permanently disabled due to the violence perpetrated by the Naxals. Now, the very person who gave the order against the Salwa Judum has been nominated as a vice presidential candidate. For us, this is a moment of deep pain, like salt being rubbed into our wounds. We are not aligned with any political ideology or party but we simply want justice, they said in a release. Requesting all MPs not to support Reddy, the victims of Naxal violence appealed the parliamentarians to feel their sorrow, listen to their cries and raise their voice for Naxal victims. Please ensure that our pain is acknowledged, our memories respected and our struggles recognised, they said. The vice presidential election will be held on September 9. While Reddy is the joint opposition candidate for the high constitutional post, C P Radhakrishnan is the ruling NDA candidate. B Sudershan Reddy, on Friday said he would write to Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs urging them to consider his candidature. If given an opportunity to serve as Vice President, he will protect and defend the Constitution, Reddy said at a press conference here. He said his journey with the Constitution began in 1971 when he was enrolled as an advocate by the Bar Council of Andhra Pradesh, before going on to become a judge in the High Court and the Supreme Court. I am not a member of any political party. I have never been a member of any political party or organisation. I do not intend to be a member of any political party in future. Precisely, this is the reason I am the only candidate entitled to make a request to MPs belonging to all political parties, colours, hues, requesting them to consider my candidature on its own merits, he said. I propose to write a detailed letter to all members of both the Houses, individual letters to all members, appealing to them to consider my candidature, he added. Reddy said he will appeal to their conscience. The jurist said he was ready to meet the BJP leadership if given a chance. The vice presidential poll, necessitated by the sudden resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar recently, has been described by the Opposition as an ideological battle. The numbers in the September 9 vice presidential election favour the BJP-led NDA, which has fielded Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan. Opposition nominee and former Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy on Friday met Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar to seek support. Thackeray assured him of full backing from the Maha Vikas Aghadi, saying miracles can happen and even NDA MPs who love the country could vote for Reddy. Pawar too endorsed his candidature, praising his record as a judge but questioning Radhakrishnans conduct as Jharkhand governor during Hemant Sorens arrest inside Raj Bhavan. The dignity of institutions is at stake. That is why this election is so crucial, Pawar said, adding the Opposition was unanimous in supporting Reddy. Reddy dismissed talk of the contest being a South vs South fight, calling it a battle between individuals. Thackeray meanwhile accused the BJP of desperation in seeking his MPs votes despite splitting his party, recalling that even after his support in the 2022 presidential poll, the NDA showed no courtesy. Pawar also flagged the absence of former vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar from public life, saying the Opposition is still awaiting clarity on his resignation. (With inputs from Online Desk)
Hemuchudesan, Vidyuth bowl TNCA Presidents XI into the semifinals
The spinning duo shares 18 Chhattisgarh wickets in a facile 59-run win; Bhati scalps six as Bengal gets the better of TNCA XI; Anukul stars in Jharkhands victory over Punjab
Family of four, from Tirupattur, washed away in Chhattisgarh floods
Factory outlook up, but jobs a concern
NEW DELHI: The Annual Survey of Industries states that Indian factories delivered strong growth in 2023-24. Gross Value Added in registered manufacturing grew 11.89% to Rs 24.58 lakh crore, up from Rs 21.97 lakh crore. Net Value Added also rose 11.9% to Rs 21.03 lakh crore. Industrial output reached Rs 153.27 lakh crore, a 5.8% rise. The number of persons engaged increased from 1.85 crore in 2022-23 to 1.96 crore in 2023-24, a 5.9% rise. Total emoluments rose from Rs 6.40 lakh crore to Rs 7.16 lakh crore, with average emolument per worker increasing from Rs 3.46 lakh to Rs 3.66 lakh. However, beneath these gains lies a fault line. Almost 42% of workers were contract labourers, and jobs are clustered in a handful of industries. The food products sector employed 11.06% of the workforce, or 21.6 lakh people. Textiles employed 17.1 lakh, basic metals 15.2 lakh, motor vehicles 13.7 lakh, and wearing apparel 13.4 lakh. The five sectors collectively account for over 41% of all factory jobs. The concentration is risky as the US has imposed a 50% tariff on India. In the food processing industry with over 21 lakh workers, processed food exports were worth US$7.70 billion in 2023-24. The US is a major market for ready-to-eat foods, marine products, and beverages. Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala, which host major clusters, now face the risk of losing their competitive edge. The textile sector employed 17.1 lakh workers. Exports rose to $20.6 billion in 2024-25. Yarn, fabrics, and home textiles dominate the market, with the US being the top buyer. The new tariff could divert orders to Bangladesh and Vietnam. The wearing apparel industry employed 13.4 lakh and exported ready-made garments worth $15.99 billion in 2024-25, with nearly a third going to the US. Exporters in Tiruppur and the NCR face immediate pressure. Basic metals, employing 15.2 lakh, exported nine million tonnes of steel in 2024, including flat steel and alloy products to the US. Integrated plants may continue, but smaller alloy units and mills could slow down, hitting jobs in Odisha, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh.
Four naxals killed in encounter near border of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh
In Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra, an encounter resulted in the death of four Maoists, including three women. The operation was launched following intelligence about the presence of Maoist formations in the Koparshi forest area near the Chhattisgarh border. Search operations are ongoing by C-60 commandos and CRPF units to locate remaining Maoists.
Air India flight from Delhi to Raipur diverted to Bhubaneswar
NEW DELHI: An Air India flight carrying 161 flyers from Delhi to Raipur in Chhattisgarh was diverted to Bhubaneswar on Wednesday due to poor visibility at Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur. Flight AI 2793 departed at 5.37 am from Terminal 3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport. The flight was about to make its descent at the Raipur airport when the Air Traffic Control asked it not to do so due to poor visibility and to head to Bhubaneswar. It reached Bhubaneswar airport at 8.15 am. It departed at 9.21 am from there after information was received that the weather had improved at Raipur airport, said a source. In a statement, Air India said, Flight AI 2793 from Delhi to Raipur on 27 August was diverted to Bhubaneswar due to poor weather conditions in Raipur. The aircraft subsequently operated to its destination, Raipur, once the weather improved. The statement added, At Air India, the safety of all passengers and crew remains our top priority. No flights for third day at Leh airport Meanwhile, flyers, including a large chunk of those from different parts of the country who had gone to Leh as tourists continued to stay put at hotels in Leh as flights were not operated from the airport for the third consecutive day on Wednesday. A NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) was again issued on Wednesday in connection with closure of the runway at the Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Airport as it was not in a condition to operate flights, said an airline source. Air India had put out a travel advisory in the morning that all its flights were cancelled for the day to and from Leh airport due to adverse weather conditions. A source said that the weather conditions appear to be improving and there was a possibility of operations resuming from Thursday but they need to wait until the morning to finalise it.
Chhattisgarh CM seeks South Korean investment, touts state as emerging global hub
RAIPUR: Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, during his ongoing visit to South Korea, held a crucial meeting with Lee Jae Jeng, Chairman of the Advanced Technology Centre Association (ATCA), along with senior ATCA officials in Seoul on Wednesday. ATCA represents a powerful industrial network of over 60 leading companies spanning information technology (IT), electronics, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and textiles. In a key interaction session with the ATCA delegation, CM Sai highlighted Chhattisgarhs commitment to providing an investor-friendly environment. He extended an invitation to Lee Jae Jeng and his team to visit Chhattisgarh during their forthcoming trip to India for a first-hand assessment of investment and collaboration opportunities. With Koreas innovations and Chhattisgarhs resources, we will script a new era of growth. IndiaSouth Korea cooperation will scale new heights, the Chief Minister remarked. The ATCA delegation responded positively, expressing interest in building B2B partnerships with firms based in Chhattisgarh. CM Sai emphasised that the state hosts premier institutions such as IIT, IIM, NIT, and AIIMS, which together provide a pool of world-class talent. He added that Chhattisgarhs plug-and-play infrastructure and robust logistics network position it as an ideal location for ATCAs research and development centres, as well as its broader expansion in India. He identified sectors such as IT, electronics, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and textiles as having immense potential for collaboration. We want ATCA companies to come, invest, and create new milestones of partnership. This will generate large-scale employment for the youth of the state while giving fresh momentum to local industries, CM Sai stated. During his South Korea tour, the Chief Minister also addressed the Chhattisgarh Investor Connect programme in Seoul, organised with the support of the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ICCK). He described Chhattisgarh as a land of vast possibilities for South Korean enterprises. South Korea is among Indias top three steel export destinations, and as a leading steel producer, Chhattisgarh is keen to deepen this cooperation and offer new avenues for investment. The state has abundant lithium reserves, which can fuel the electric vehicle revolution and power new-age industries. This makes Chhattisgarh a natural hub for the global energy transition, CM Sai affirmed. Chhattisgarh is rich in mineral resources vital for the automobile and electronics industries.
Taking Information Commission lightly turns 'awful' for Chhattisgarh IFS officer
RAIPUR: Despite penalties imposed on Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers, public information officers (PIOs) of the Chhattisgarh forest department are continuing to treat directives from the State Information Commission with disregard. Many officials, after facing penalties, often resort to seeking relief from the High Court, a trend that has drawn concern from the Commission. In a recent case, the Commission expressed its disappointment after finding a Divisional Forest Officer (DFO)-rank IFS official allegedly ignoring its directive and acting negligently. The Commission recommended action against him, following which the state forest department issued a notice initiating disciplinary proceedings under the All India Services (Conduct) Rules, 1969. The officer was asked to submit a reply within 15 days. The matter began in January 2020 when an applicant, Nitin Singhvi of Raipur, sought documents from the Mahasamund Forest Division, approximately 80 km from Raipur, regarding loss of lives and property caused by wild elephants. At the time, the PIO-cum-DFO Mayank Pandey responded that the documents were voluminous and Singhvi would need to inspect them personally, after which the required documents would be provided free of cost. Dissatisfied with the response, Singhvi approached the State Information Commission. During a hearing in February 2021, the Commission made it clear that an applicant cannot be compelled to inspect documents in person to receive the information. It directed the PIO to provide the requested documents free of charge. Additionally, it instructed the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests to recover the cost of the documents from the concerned officer and deposit the amount in the government treasury. In 2021, IFS officer Pankaj Rajput replaced Pandey as DFO and informed the Commission that he had sought the forest departments opinion on filing an appeal in the High Court against the Commissions decision, and that 15 days were needed to take further action. The Commission asked the officer to submit a stay order from the High Court if he wished to be exempted from appearing, but he failed to do so in two subsequent hearings held in September 2021 and April 2022. Expressing displeasure, the Commission stated that the failure to submit the stay order had unnecessarily prolonged the case. It recommended that the state government initiate disciplinary action against IFS officer Pankaj Rajput. A show-cause notice was issued to him for negligence in duties in violation of Rule 3 of the All India Services (Conduct) Rules, and he was given 15 days to respond.
Four Maoists killed in encounter with Gadchiroli Police on Chhattisgarh border
According to the officials, acting on credible intelligence, a joint operation involving 19 C-60 units of Maharashtra Police and two Quick Action Teams (QAT) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was launched under the guidance of Additional Superintendent of Police (Operations) M. Ramesh
Four Naxals killed in encounter near Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border
In Gadchiroli district of eastern Maharashtra, an encounter resulted in the death of at least four Naxals, including three women. The clash occurred near the border of Gadchiroli and Narayanpur district of Chhattisgarh, prompted by credible intelligence regarding Maoist presence in the Koparshi forest area.
Encounter breaks out between police and Naxals in Gadchiroli
An encounter erupted between police and Naxals near the Chhattisgarh border in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district on Wednesday morning. Acting on intelligence, a C-60 commando team initiated a search operation at Koparshi village, leading to an exchange of fire. The encounter is currently ongoing as authorities work to contain the situation.
Heavy rains lash Bastar region in Chhattisgarh; family of four killed, several villages cut off
BIJAPUR: A couple and their two daughters died after the car they were travelling in got swept away while crossing a flooded culvert in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district, officials said on Wednesday. Another person went missing in an overflowing stream and efforts are being made to trace him, they said. Heavy rains pounded four districts of the Bastar division, where authorities have been instructed to remain alert to deal with flood situations and launch relief measures, officials said. Nearly 70 persons have been evacuated to safer places in the last 36 hours in Bastar, Bijapur and Dantewada districts. Helicopters, boats and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel were involved in the rescue operations, they said. In Bastar district, four members of a family drowned after the car ferrying them was swept away by strong currents while crossing the flooded Kanger Nala culvert in the Kanger Valley National Park on Tuesday evening, a senior police official in Jagdalpur said. The deceased have been identified as Rajesh Kumar G (43), his wife Pavithra (40) and their two daughters Saujainya (7) and Saumaiyya (4). Their driver Lala Yadu, who clung to a tree branch, was rescued later, he said. Rajesh, a native of Tamil Nadu, worked as a contractor in Raipur. The family had gone for an outing to Bastar, he said. The bodies of all four were fished out late Tuesday evening after the water level declined in the stream, he added. In another incident, a man was swept away while crossing the overflowing Cherpal stream in Bijapur district on Tuesday and a search was still on for him, police said. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, who is currently on a visit to Japan, on Wednesday spoke to state officials and reviewed the flood situation in Bastar division, a government statement said. He has instructed officials to intensify rescue and relief operations. Sai held telephonic discussions with Revenue Secretary and Disaster Relief Commissioner Reena Babasaheb Kangale and Bastar Division Commissioner Doman Singh and sought updates on ground operations, the release said. According to officials, flood-like conditions persist in Dantewada, Bijapur and Bastar districts. Relief efforts are underway in Lohandiguda, Darbha and Tokapal development blocks of Bastar district, it said. Twenty-one villagers were rescued from Mandar village in Lohandiguda block, while several others were shifted to safer locations with the help of helicopters and boats. The CM has instructed that the SDRF be kept on high alert and directed the collectors of all districts in Bastar division to alert residents in low-lying areas and shift them to safer places promptly. Bastar division comprises seven districts- Bastar, Kanker, Narayanpur, Kondagaon, Dantewada, Bijapur and Sukma. Sai said the state government is committed to ensuring the safety of every citizen. Public safety is our top priority. I have directed officials and SDRF to remain on high alert and extend timely assistance to the affected people as required, Sai said in the release. The heavy downpour in south Bastar has sent several rivers and rivulets into spate, disrupting normal life. More than 100 villages each in Bijapur, Dantewada and Bastar districts have been cut off from the district headquarters due to the torrential downpour over the past two days. SDRF and police personnel were deployed for timely evacuation of the people stranded amid floods, another government official said. Heavy rains have resulted in flooding of several downstream areas in Sukma, Bijapur and Dantewada, affecting many spots on national highways. The district authority has deployed motor-powered boats and Home Guard personnel to assist people to cross the flooded areas.
A brutal incident from Chhattisgarh has left everyone shocked. A 28-year-old man from Jashpur district killed his mother with an axe, sat just a few metres away from the dead body and sang for many hours.
The incident came to public attention after a former municipal councillor recorded the act while accompanying his nephew for treatment
Chhattisgarh Man Kills Himself After Wife Refuses To Cook Egg Curry On Teej
Chhattisgarh man died by suicide after his wife refused to cook egg curry due to Karu Bhaat observance before Teej.
'Bitter' egg-cident: Upset over wifes refusal to cook egg curry, man takes own life in Chhattisgarh
In a tragic incident in Chhattisgarh's Dhamtari district, a 40-year-old man, Tikuram Sen, allegedly committed suicide after a dispute with his wife. The disagreement arose when she refused to cook egg curry, citing the 'Karu Bhaat' festival and her upcoming fast.
SC questions Governors powers to withhold bills in presidential reference case
NEW DELHI: On the fourth day of hearings in the Presidential Reference case, the Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned the Centre on whether a Governors independent power to withhold a Bill could extend to Money Bills, thereby allowing such Bills to be delayed or withheld indefinitely. In response, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, asserted that if a Governor withholds a Bill, it effectively lapses. He also challenged the Supreme Courts earlier stance in the Tamil Nadu and Punjab Governor cases, which held that a withheld Bill must be returned to the Assembly for reconsideration. Mehta argued that prescribing a timeline for Governors and the President to act on Bills passed by State Legislatures undermines the discretionary powers conferred upon these constitutional authorities. Senior advocate Harish Salve, appearing for the Maharashtra government, emphasised that only the Governor or President has the authority to grant assent to Bills, not the courts. He argued that mere delay in action by the Governor does not amount to constitutional failure, stating: It cannot be assumed that in every case where the Governor has not issued the declaration immediately or in a short period of time, the Governor is guilty of inactivity. Salve further maintained that no time limits can be imposed on a Governor's actions: He is not sitting in an ivory tower making decisions, he noted. The BJP-led NDA-governed states, Maharashtra, Goa, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, and Puducherry, supported this view, contending that fixed timelines for constitutional authorities like Governors and the President contradict the discretionary powers enshrined in the Constitution. Senior advocate Maninder Singh, representing Rajasthan, submitted that the matter raises substantial questions of law and should be referred to a larger Bench of at least five judges under Article 145(3). He also argued that assent to a Bill is a complete legislative act that should not be bound by any timeline. Appearing for Puducherry, senior advocate Vinay Navare endorsed the Presidential Reference and insisted that the President and Governors must have full discretion to withhold assent, asserting that their role is not an empty formality. Similarly, Additional Solicitor General Vikramjit Banerjee, for Goa, said that legislation cannot be completed without the Governors assent. He stressed that the Constitution does not allow for deemed assent, and courts should not intrude into legislative functions. Senior advocate Neeraj Kishan Kaul, representing Madhya Pradesh, questioned the need to send a Bill to the Governor at all if it were to be treated as a mere formality. He is not the representative of a political party, he, as the highest executive in the State, represents the people, Kaul argued. For Chhattisgarh, senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani stated that the Governor's discretion is essential to a functioning democracy and is not contrary to a responsible government. He pointed out that even the Constitution does not prescribe timelines for assent, except in limited cases such as Money Bills in Legislative Councils. The arguments remain inconclusive and are scheduled to continue in the Supreme Court on Thursday, 28 August, when opposing parties are expected to present their submissions. The five-judge Constitution Bench hearing the matter is led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai and includes Justices Surya Kant, Vikram Nath, P S Narasimha, and A S Chandurkar. On 8 April, a two-judge Bench comprising Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan, in the case of State of Tamil Nadu vs Governor of Tamil Nadu, ruled that a Governor must act on Bills within three months if withholding assent or reserving the Bill, and within one month if the Bill is re-enacted. The same timeline was prescribed for the President when deciding on Bills referred by Governors. Challenging this verdict, President Droupadi Murmu moved the Supreme Court on 13 May, raising 14 significant constitutional questions under the rarely invoked Article 143(1), which allows the President to seek the apex courts advisory opinion on issues of public importance. Among the key questions raised were: What are the constitutional options available to a Governor when presented with a Bill under Article 200? Is the Governor bound by the advice of the Council of Ministers in all such cases? Is the Governors discretion under Article 200 subject to judicial review? Does Article 361 bar judicial scrutiny of a Governors actions under Article 200? Can the judiciary impose timelines or prescribe a manner for the Governor to exercise powers under Article 200 in the absence of constitutional stipulation? The Supreme Court had on 22 July agreed to hear the Presidential Reference in detail, marking a significant constitutional development on the role and limits of gubernatorial powers in the Indian legislative process.
Chhattisgarh woman beaten to death in Chitrakoot after villagers allegedly mistook her for thief
LUCKNOW: In a tragic incident, a woman from Chhattisgarh was lynched by villagers on suspicion that she was a member of a gang involved in theft, in Bhabhai village of Chitrakoot district in the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh. According to police sources, the woman, identified as Devanti, 53, hailed from Rajnandgaon district of the tribal state of Chhattisgarh. She had travelled alone to Janki Kund Eye Hospital in Satna, Madhya Pradesh, for treatment. The police sources added that she was passing through a village under Karwi police station area on the MPUP border when the villagers caught hold of her on Saturday and allegedly beat her to death on suspicion that she was associated with a gang involved in recent thefts in the area. The police authorities said that upon receiving information about the incident on Saturday afternoon, a team of officers rushed to the spot and rescued the woman. She was first taken to a local health centre, where doctors, after providing preliminary treatment, referred her to the district hospital in Chitrakoot. However, the victim succumbed to her injuries on the way. Police later recovered the victims Aadhaar card along with an admission slip from Janki Kund Eye Hospital from her belongings. The eye hospital where she had come for treatment is just three kilometres from Bhabhai village, where the assault took place. The police authorities contacted her relatives and informed them about the incident. The victims kin reached Chitrakoot on Monday, after which her body was sent for a post-mortem examination. According to Chitrakoot Superintendent of Police Arun Kumar Singh, An FIR would be registered in the case after receiving a formal complaint from the victims family. Officials said Rajnandgaon is nearly 550 kilometres from the village. The Janki Kund Eye Hospital, where she was seeking treatment, is regarded as one of the leading eye hospitals in the region. Sources said the family was initially reluctant to lodge a complaint but later agreed to proceed with the case. The initial probe indicated that the woman had got herself admitted to the eye hospital, where doctors advised her to undergo surgery. Sometime later, she left the hospital as her operation was not scheduled for Sunday and strayed into Bhabhai village. The police sources said that the villagers grew suspicious as the victim was not able to respond to them clearly, and they allegedly assaulted her. Police added that several incidents of theft had been reported in Bhabhai village in the recent past, and the villagers had become vigilant with round-the-clock patrols in and around the village to trace the culprits. According to district police authorities, the woman had first entered UP from Sonbhadra district and then reached Satna. Police are collecting more details from the deceaseds family and have detained a few villagers for interrogation.
BILASPUR: Three children and a man drowned after being swept away in a stream following a sudden heavy rainfall in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur district, police said on Tuesday. The incident took place on Monday evening near Bhanwartank's Marhi Mata temple under Belgahna police outpost limits when a group of people, including the victims, visited the place, the outpost in-charge, Raj Singh, said. As per preliminary information, around 40 persons comprising a family and their friends from Balodabazar-Bhatapara and Bilaspur district had come to visit the temple in a bus, he said. After visiting the place, while they were crossing a stream, which had low water level, on foot to go towards their bus, heavy rain lashed the area suddenly. Due to the downpour, water from the nearby hills quickly gushed into the stream that lay across their path. The four victims were swept away by the strong current, Singh said. After being alerted, a rescue operation was launched at around 6 pm by a team comprising the State Disaster Response Force, police and revenue officials. The bodies of the children were spotted late night, while the man's body was recovered a short distance from the spot at around 11 am on Tuesday, the official said. The deceased have been identified as Mitan Dhruv (5) and Gauri Dhruv (13), both from Bitkuli village in neighbouring Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Muskan Dhruv (13) and her father Balram Dhruv (45), from Parsada village in Bilaspur, he said. The bodies have been sent to the Community Health Centre in Kota area for post-mortem and further legal formalities, the police said.
NIA chargesheets three Maoist operatives in Chhattisgarh terror funding case
The NIA has filed charges against three individuals linked to a CPI (Maoist) front group in Chhattisgarh, accusing them of managing Naxal terror funds through Moolwasi Bachao Manch (MBM). Separately, in Tamil Nadu, the NIA arrested a man for harboring suspects in the 2019 Ramalingam murder case, connected to the banned Popular Front of India (PFI).
