6 Killed, 40 Hurt As Bus Hits Tree In Chhattisgarh
Six people, including four women, were killed and 40 injured after a passenger bus crashed into a roadside tree in Chhattisgarhs Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur district.
Murmu hails youth joining mainstream after breaking free from Maoism
It is a matter of joy that, through the efforts of Central and State governments and their own willpower, Chhattisgarhs youth are freeing themselves from the misguided path of Maoism, says the President
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Bus Crashes Into Tree in Chhattisgarh, 6 Lose Lives and 20 Injured
The accident took place shortly after noon near Semarmathani turn when the bus, carrying more than 40 passengers, was heading towards Kelhari village, Superintendent of Police Ratna Singh said.
Six dead, 40 injured as bus hits tree in Chhattisgarh; CM announces compensation
Prima facie, the bus driver appeared to have lost control of the vehicle, causing it to crash into the roadside tree, police said, citing the account of an injured passenger
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Directorate of Agriculture Chhattisgarh State Project Officer Recruitment 2026
Directorate of Agriculture Chhattisgarh has invited eligible candidates to attend a Walk-in Interview for 4 vacancies, including State Project Officer (State Head), Remote Sensing Specialist, Data Analyst & MIS Specialist, and IT & Technical Specialist posts. The walk-in interview will be held on 17 November 2026 at Directorate of Agriculture (PMFBY Cell), Indravati Bhawan, 2nd Floor, Block-2, Nava Raipur, Atal Nagar, Raipur. Candidates should report at 12:00 PM. Further details are available at agriportal.cg.nic.in.
Chhattisgarh High Court Legal Assistant Recruitment 2026
Chhattisgarh High Court has released the notification for 11 Legal Assistant posts. Eligible candidates can submit their offline applications till 31 October 2026. Further details are available at highcourt.cg.gov.in.
Lalit Upadhyay-led Rajdhani Royals take on Nyayadhani Knights in Chhattisgarh Hockey League opener
Digital Desk | Raipur, Oct 22 (IANS) Olympian Lalit Upadhyay-led Rajdhani Royals will take on Nyayadhani Knights, led by Olympic medallist Surender Kumar, in the inaugural Chhattisgarh Hockey League (CHL) on Thursday. A women's exhibition match opens the day's play, putting women's hockey on the CHL stage from the start. The CHL is organised by the Department of Sports and Youth Welfare, Government of Chhattisgarh, and sanctioned by Hockey India. It is the first hockey league in the country run by a state government. The season runs until the final on 1 November under the tagline Chalo Re Sangi, Hockey Khelbo. The league starts during one of Indian hockey's best seasons in decades. At the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya earlier this month, both the men's and women's teams won gold, the first time India has won both titles at the same Games. The women beat China 10 for their first Asian Games gold since 1982. The men beat Malaysia 51 to keep their title. Both teams have now qualified directly for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. The men's team also won Olympic bronze at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024. I proudly recall that exactly 25 years ago on this very day, the Indian Junior Hockey Team won the World Cup; notably, a distinguished member of that golden, victorious squad, Devesh Chauhan, is serving as the head coach for the Chhattisgarh team in this tournament. This competition would prove to be a milestone in establishing hockey at an excellent, professional level within the state. Chhattisgarh has gifted the nation with legendary hockey players such as Vincent Lakra, Mrinal Chaubey, Renuka Yadav, and Saba Anjum and this league will ensure that many such names will be established through this league in the future, said Arun Sao, Deputy Chief Minister, Chhattisgarh. The CHL follows the Khelo India approach of wider participation and building excellence from the ground up. Earlier this year, Chhattisgarh hosted the first Khelo India Tribal Games, where hockey was a medal sport. Under Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, the state aims to become a sporting state. The league gives Chhattisgarh's players a structured, competitive route to state, national and international hockey. Each franchise is led by an Olympian marquee player who will play alongside Chhattisgarh's young players; Lalit Kumar Upadhyay (Rajdhani Royals), Surender Kumar (Nyayadhani Knights), Shamsher Singh (Sanskardhani Strikers), SV Sunil (Chakradhar Champions), Pradeep Mor (Mainpat Titans) and Chinglensana Singh Kangujam (Bailadila Bulls). Each 22-member squad was picked from 132 players chosen through open trials. All six assistant head coaches are from Chhattisgarh, which builds coaching depth in the state. The league builds on a strong hockey heritage. Bilaspur-born Leslie Claudius won three Olympic golds and a silver and captained India at the 1960 Rome Olympics. Renuka Yadav of Rajnandgaon, a district long called the hockey nursery of India, became Chhattisgarh's first woman Olympian at Rio 2016.
DPR Chhattisgarh Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026
Chhattisgarh Jansampark has released the official notification for the post of Anganwadi Worker. The online application process will begin on 23 October 2026, and the last date to apply is 06 November 2026. Candidates can apply through the official website, aww.e-bharti.in.
Amit Shah hails security personnel for restoring peace in J&K
New Delhi, Oct 21:Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Wednesday hailed the security personnel for restoring peace in Jammu and Kashmir. Paying tribute to the police personnel, who were killed in the line of duty, at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day, Shah said, Significant success has been achieved in curbing terrorism in Kashmir. Addressing the ceremony, he said, We have assembled at the National Police Memorial to pay homage to the brave police personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in service of the nation from independence to the present day. The Home Minister said that nearly eight decades after independence, India stands today in a position of honour and respect in the world. The foundation of this achievement lies in the sacrifices of our brave personnel. No one can even imagine where we would stand today if these personnel had not made the supreme sacrifice to safeguard the countrys internal security and protect its borders, he said. Shah said that 2026 was an extremely significant year for the Indian police. On March 31, 2026, the country achieved freedom from Naxalism, which had plagued India for decades. From 1981 to March 2026, the country endured numerous hardships due to Naxalism. During this period, many brave security personnel and innocent civilians lost their lives. More than 3600 security personnel were killed, and nearly 13,700 innocent civilians also lost their lives, he said. The Home Minister said he wanted to convey to the families of the slain personnel that as the country moves forward on the path of development after overcoming this five-decade-old problem, the sacrifices of these 3600 personnel form the foundation of this progress. Addressing the families of the slain security personnel, he said that while their loss could never be compensated, the entire nation of 1.4 billion citizens remains grateful for the dedication and sacrifice of their families. Recalling the history of Police Commemoration Day, Shah said that on October 21, 1959, in the remote and inhospitable Hot Springs region of Ladakh, 10 CRPF personnel were killed while resisting an attack by Chinese troops. A study of the Hot Springs incident makes it clear that when the battle was decided in the high-altitude mountains, the outcome was almost certain. Yet, these immortal heroes remained steadfast in their resolve that not even an inch of the countrys land should fall into foreign hands, making the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. Since then, October 21 has been observed every year as Police Commemoration Day, he said. The Home Minister said that the National Police Memorial, where they were gathered, was inaugurated in 2018 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in honour of police personnel who had lost lives in the line of duty. The objective behind establishing the memorial was to inspire future generations of police personnel to remain committed to their responsibilities and be prepared to make the supreme sacrifice while performing their duties, he said. Shah said that the memorial had also become a place of reverence for citizens from across the country. Grateful citizens visit the site to pay tribute to 36,852 police personnel and express the nation's gratitude for their service and sacrifice, he said. The Home Minister said that among all government services, police service was one of the most challenging. Every citizen in the country celebrates festivals such as Raksha Bandhan, Holi, Diwali, and Eid, but police personnel often have no holidays to celebrate these occasions, he said. Shah said that while people celebrate festivals with their families, police personnel remain on duty, safeguarding internal security, managing traffic and ensuring public safety. They devote the prime years of ones life to the nation while staying away from ones family is a great service to the country, he said. The Home Minister said that there were numerous examples across the country of police personnel demonstrating extraordinary patience, restraint, discipline, courage, and dedication, thereby strengthening the nations internal security. He said that police personnel constitute both the first and the last line of defence for internal security. Shah expressed his special gratitude to all personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) deployed along the borders and entrusted with security responsibilities within the country. Staying away from their families, these personnel remain vigilant and strengthen the nations internal security on every occasion, whether during elections, festivals, protests or border security duties. They remain constantly on duty to ensure the smooth functioning of the country. Whether it is safeguarding democracy or ensuring the smooth conduct of democratic processes, it is impossible to imagine these tasks being accomplished without the Central Armed Police Forces, he said. The Home Minister said that India had succeeded in eliminating electoral violence in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, but electoral violence had continued in West Bengal for a long time. He said that during the recently concluded West Bengal Assembly elections, security personnel achieved a significant success by ensuring that the elections were completed without a single fatality. In doing so, the Central Armed Police Forces had established a new benchmark, Shah said. He said that the entire country now recognises that electoral violence had been brought to an end in the nation. The Home Minister said that over the past few years, the country had faced several challenges, three of which had persisted for decades. He said that peace had now been established in all three major hotspots Kashmir, the North-East, and the areas affected by Left-Wing Extremism. An environment conducive to development has emerged in these regions, and they are now ready to compete with the rest of the country in terms of development, Shah said. Following several agreements and the surrender of arms by thousands of people, the entire North-East has moved forward on the path of peace. He said that police and Central Armed Police Forces personnel had achieved a major breakthrough in completely eliminating the five-decade-old Naxal problem, which had spread across several states. The Home Minister specifically thanked the CRPF and its CoBRA Battalion for their contribution to the elimination of Naxalism and praised the bravery of the Chhattisgarh Police. He said that the country had not yet become completely free of problems and that several challenges remain. Shah said that the Union Ministry of Home Affairs had set a target to free the country from the drug menace by December 31, 2029, through a concerted fight against drugs over the remaining part of 2026 and the next three years 2027, 2028 and 2029. He described this as a very important goal for the nation. The Home Minister said that drug abuse and trafficking undermine the future of coming generations, place an unnecessary burden on the economy, and often provide financial support to organisations with anti-national intentions. He called upon police forces across the country to wholeheartedly join the efforts to implement the roadmap for a Nasha Mukt Bharat, formulated under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and work towards safeguarding future generations. On this occasion, Shah flagged off a nationwide motorcycle rally organised around the message 'Fight against Drugs.' It included around 90 riders from various states and Union Territories (Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi), Central Armed Police Forces (CRPF, CISF, BSF, SSB, ITBP and NSG), and certain central police organisations (RPF, NDRF and NIA). The rally is part of a nationwide campaign organised around the message 'Fight against Drugs', in which motorcycle riders from all states, Union Territories and Central Forces across the country will reach Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, to participate in the Ekta Parade-2026. The Police Commemoration Day ceremony was attended by Members of Parliament Krishna Prasad Tenneti and Rajiv Kumar; Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan; Director of the Intelligence Bureau Mahesh Dixit; Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Shatrujeet Kapoor; the Directors General of other Central Armed Police Forces; and several senior officers.
Drug menace next target, says Amit Shah; eyes 2029 deadline
Stating that an environment conducive to development has emerged in Kashmir, Northeast and LWE-hit regions, Shah particularly thanked CRPF and its CoBRA battalion as well as Chhattisgarh Police for their role in the decisive fight against LWE. The home ministry will dedicate the remaining part of 2026 and three years after that to freeing the country from the drug menace, Shah said.
Video of IPS officer firing AK-47 in Chhattisgarh goes viral
While some social media users defended Rajnandgaon superintendent of police Ankita Sharma saying that she was merely following a tradition, others criticised her handling of the weapon. The viral video showed Sharma, dressed in a saree, firing several rounds from an AK-47.
IPS officer's AK-47 firing during Dussehra ritual sparks debate
A video of a senior woman IPS officer firing an AK-47 during a Dussehra weapon worship ritual in Chhattisgarh has gone viral, sparking a debate about weapon handling safety, police discipline, and traditional practices. The incident has drawn criticism from experts and social media users, while others defend the officer.
President Droupadi Murmu to Visit Chhattisgarh on October 22-23
President Droupadi Murmu will visit Chhattisgarh on October 22-23, participating in cultural events and honoring local traditions. President Droupadi Murmu to Visit Chhattisgarh on October 22-23
President Murmu Begins 2-Day Chhattisgarh Visit To Attend Bastar Dasara Finale
President Droupadi Murmu will attend the Bastar Dasara finale, interact with tribal leaders at Muria Durbar and participate in cultural events during her two-day Chhattisgarh visit.
Indian Railways links Chhattisgarhs Rowghat to national network for first time since independence
Indian Railways links Chhattisgarhs Rowghat to national network for first time since independence
Chhattisgarh CM Backs PM Modis Call, Opposition Responds
Chhattisgarhs Chief Minister supports PM Modis statements, while opposition leaders voice their concerns and critiques. Chhattisgarh CM Backs PM Modis Call, Opposition Responds
President Murmu to attend Nuakhai and Bastar Dussehra in Chhattisgarh
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President Murmu to visit Chhattisgarh from October 22 to 23
President Droupadi Murmu will visit Chhattisgarh from October 22 to 23, where she will attend events for the Nuakhai festival and Bastar Dussehra, the President's Secretariat said in an official statement released on Wednesday. On October 22, the President will release a commemorative coin in honour of Pujya Mata Hasi Devi Ji at Lok Bhavan, Raipur. On the same day, she will grace
Railways maintains punctuality amid heavy demand
New Delhi: Despite heavy demand, Indian Railways continues to take its passengers safely, comfortably and with consistent and increased punctuality. This is being done through improved monitoring, timetable rationalisation, better maintenance and infrastructure upgrades.The railways said that it has improved from 69.2% in 2018-19 to 77.43 in 2025-26 & 77.11% in 2026-27 (till now) if punctuality data are taken into consideration. It said that consistent performance on more than 77 per cent punctuality in the last three years, including the current year, is an improved performance from the year 2023-24, when it was 73.62 per cent.According to Indian Railways, the punctuality figures currently circulating on social media are being used out of context and are therefore misleading. It said that one can not compare two years when trains in India were not running in full capacity; hence, the higher punctuality of Indian trains during the COVID period is definitely not an apt reference for comparison. Once normal operations resumed, punctuality returned closer to the long-term average and has been steadily improving again, the release said.Railways again reiterated that the unusually high figures of 2020-21 and 2021-22 were recorded when very few trains were running due to the pandemic.Meanwhile, Indian Railways achieved a significant milestone in expanding rail connectivity and enhancing passenger amenities in Chhattisgarh. In the esteemed presence of the Chief Minister, Vishnu Deo Sai, and the Union Minister of Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Tadoki-Raoghat and Abhanpur-Kurud broad-gauge rail lines were inaugurated.On this occasion, new passenger train services-Raoghat-Raipur and Raipur-Kurud-were flagged off. Additionally, the foundation stone was laid for an Electric Locomotive Maintenance Facility in Raipur. The Union Minister of Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, participated in the event via video conferencing.The arrival of a train in Raoghat for the first time since independence marks a historic achievement in connecting the remote regions of southern Chhattisgarh to the national rail network. These projects and new passenger services will strengthen regional connectivity and provide citizens with improved travel facilities. (ANI)
Punjab bowlers set up dominant Ranji Trophy victory
Punjab secured a dominant seven-wicket victory over Chhattisgarh in their Group B Ranji Trophy clash in Mullanpur. Led by three-wicket hauls from spinners Harjas Singh and Emanjot Singh Chahal, Punjab first posted a massive 456, then bowled out Chhattisgarh twice, enforcing a follow-on. Despite a spirited second innings resistance from Chhattisgarh, Punjab comfortably chased a modest target of 86 runs. The article also briefly mentions other Ranji Trophy matches.
Luhnu Cricket Ground: Tanay Thyagarajan finished with 11 wickets, after hitting an unbeaten half-century as Hyderabad thrashed Andhra by 267 runs in an Elite Group B Ranji Trophy match in Mulapadu on Wednesday. Thyagarajan, who had taken five wickets in Andhra's first innings, returned to claim six more as Andhra, set 398 to win, were dismissed for 130. He was named Player of the Match for the second game running, after having won the award against Tripura last week. In Thiruvananthapuram, veteran off-spinner Jalaj Saxena's five-wicket haul helped Kerala beat Odisha by an innings and 36 runs in Elite Group C game. Following on, Odisha resumed on 102/4, and Kerala needed just 23.3 overs on the fourth morning to bowl them out for 143. Mumbai completed their second successive bonus-point win, beating Himachal Pradesh by an innings and 97 runs in Elite Group D at the Luhnu Cricket Ground in Bilaspur, with pacer Mohit Avasthi taking 5-44. Trailing by 388 on the first innings and made to follow on, Himachal resumed on 144/3 and dragged the contest into the second session of the final day. Vaibhav Kalta (63) and Pukhraj Mann (50) offered stout resistance, but Mumbai's experienced attack eventually bowled the hosts out for 291. In New Chandigarh, Aayush Pandey's gritty 111 could not prevent Chhattisgarh from slipping to a seven-wicket defeat to Punjab. Forced to follow on, Chhattisgarh resumed on 123/3 and, on the back of Pandey's century and some handy lower-order runs, posted 335. That left Punjab a target of just 86, which they reached in 16.5 overs, with captain Uday Saharan unbeaten on 40. In the Plate Group, Meghalaya edged Manipur by three runs in a nail-biting finish in Shillong. Chasing 276, Manipur were bowled out for 272 despite half-centuries from Karnajit Yumnam and Rex Rajkumar. Kevin Christopher (3-31), Abhishek Kumar (3-64) and Aryan Bora (2-59) shared the wickets for Meghalaya. In Pune, Shikhar Mohan's 127 led a determined rearguard as Jharkhand batted out on the final day to draw with Maharashtra, who took the first-innings lead and three points. Resuming on 130/1 and still 228 runs behind, Jharkhand finished on 344/8. Utkarsh Singh (58 off 139 balls), Aditya Singh (50 off 159 balls) and Virat Singh (41 off 135 balls) all played long, patient knocks to deny the hosts a shot at victory. Off-spinner Hrithik Shokeen picked up 5-143 as hosts Delhi settled for three points after securing a 169-run first-innings lead over Gujarat in a drawn Elite Group C contest at the Palam 'B' ground. Having won the toss and declared at 648/6, Delhi bowled Gujarat out for 479 after the visitors resumed on 363/5. Following on, Gujarat were 15/1 when the two sides agreed to call it a draw. In Jaipur, an unbeaten century from Mohammad Saif helped Railways save their game against Rajasthan. Railways resumed on 305/6 in their first innings but were bowled out for 338, conceding a lead of 159, with Kukna Ajay Singh taking four wickets. Asked to bat again, they reached 176/2 by stumps as Saif (103 not out) and Eshaan Goyal (59 not out) shared an unbroken 157-run stand for the third wicket. Spinner Parth Bhut claimed eight wickets in the match and was named Player of the Match as Saurashtra took three points from their drawn Elite Group B clash against Karnataka thanks to taking first-innings lead. Resuming on 99/2, Karnataka declared their second innings at 243/7 in 64.1 overs. KL Shrijith made 52 off 76 balls with five fours, KV Aneesh also reached a half-century, and Karun Nair (37) and Manvanth Kumar (31) added useful runs. Bhut returned 3-80 from 25.1 overs, including two maidens, while Sammar Gajjar picked up two wickets and Chetan Sakariya and Ankur Panwar had one scalp each, as Karnataka had to settle for one point. Set 237 to win, Saurashtra comfortably batted out the remaining overs to finish on 137/2 in 42 overs. Chirag Jani anchored the effort with an unbeaten 63 off 117 balls, hitting seven fours and two sixes, while Hetvik Kotak made 25 and Jay Gohil was not out on 22. Manvanth and Shreyas Gopal took a wicket apiece for Karnataka. Bhut returned 3-80 from 25.1 overs, including two maidens, while Sammar Gajjar picked up two wickets and Chetan Sakariya and Ankur Panwar had one scalp each, as Karnataka had to settle for one point. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Ex-Naxalite Dies By Suicide In Bijapur
A 26-year-old surrendered Naxalite allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself at a rehabilitation centre in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh. Police are investigating the incident, and a case of unnatural death has been registered.
Who is IPS Ankita Sharma? AK-47 video goes viral; UPSC AIR 203 on third attempt
IPS officer Ankita Sharma is in the spotlight after a video showed her firing an AK-47 during Dussehras traditional weapon worship ceremony in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh. The incident drew mixed reactions on social media, with some praising her confidence while others raised safety concerns. A 2018-batch officer, Sharma secured All India Rank 203 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination on her third attempt. Her journey includes early academic struggles, two unsuccessful UPSC attempts and a career in policing.
Andaman, Chhattisgarh Sites Added to UNESCO Tentative List
Barren Island lavas are recorded to be mainly basalts and basaltic andesites, whereas Narcondam rocks are dacite-andesite-rhyolite and contain evidence of magma mixing of both mantle and crustal material.
IPS officer Ankita Sharma fires multiple rounds from AK-47 during Dussehra celebrations; viral video
IPS officer Ankita Sharma's video of firing multiple rounds from an AK-47 during Dussehra celebrations in Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon. Critics have questioned the display of firearms during religious festivities and the media's portrayal of the officer as 'Lady Singham', raising concerns about responsible conduct and accountability.
Chhattisgarh Enhances Rail Connectivity with New Lines and Services
Chhattisgarh inaugurates new rail lines and services, boosting connectivity and economic activities in the region. Chhattisgarh Enhances Rail Connectivity with New Lines and Services
Two Andaman, one Chhattisgarh site added to Unesco World Heritage tentative list
Railway minister announces new projects to expand Chhattisgarh rail network
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Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai Flags Off Tadoki-Rowghat And Abhanpur-Kurud Rail Lines In Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh Expands Rail Network with Historic Train Arrival in Ravghat
Chhattisgarhs rail network strengthens as a train reaches Ravghat for the first time since independence, boosting local connectivity and economy. Chhattisgarh Expands Rail Network with Historic Train Arrival in Ravghat
Chhattisgarh: Train reaches Raoghat for first time since Independence
Digital Desk | Bilaspur, Oct 20 (IANS) In a landmark development for Chhattisgarhs rail network, Indian Railways on Tuesday inaugurated the TadokiRaoghat and AbhanpurKurud broad-gauge lines. New passenger services between RaoghatRaipur and RaipurKurud were also flagged off, while the foundation stone for an electric locomotive maintenance facility was laid in Raipur. The events were held in the presence of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who joined via video conferencing. The arrival of a train at Raoghat for the first time since Independence marks a historic milestone in connecting the remote southern regions of the state to the national rail grid. The 95-km Dalli-RajharaRowghat line, completed for Rs 1,628 crore, reached full operational status with the 17.5-km TadokiRaoghat stretch. This connectivity will ease access to education, healthcare, employment and trade for local residents while accelerating iron ore transportation from the Rowghat region to support the Bhilai Steel Plant and the wider iron and steel industry. Chief Minister Sai thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Minister Vaishnaw on behalf of the states three crore people. He highlighted that Chhattisgarh has received over 7,000 crore in the railway budget this year, reflecting sustained focus on infrastructure, connectivity and passenger amenities. The projects, he said, will give fresh impetus to industrial, commercial and socio-economic growth in remote areas. Minister Vaishnaw congratulated the people of Chhattisgarh and listed key ongoing and completed works, including the Dalli-RajharaRowghat line, gauge conversion of the KendiAbhanpurRajimDhamtari section, multi-tracking projects and the recently approved Pendra RoadBilaspurUslapur third line. The KharsiaParmalkasa double-line work is also in progress. Under the AbhanpurDhamtari gauge conversion, the 22-km AbhanpurKurud section has been completed, expanding travel options to Raipur and boosting regional trade and daily commuting. Remaining work on the KurudDhamtari stretch is expected soon. The new RaipurRaoghat service will cost passengers only 55, offering affordable travel for students, youth and daily commuters. The proposed electric locomotive maintenance facility in Raipur will handle up to 300 high-horsepower locomotives, improving availability, meeting growing freight needs and strengthening overall rail operations. These initiatives collectively enhance connectivity, passenger facilities and economic opportunities across Chhattisgarh.
Police perform 'Shastra Pooja' in Durg, Mumbai on Vijayadashami
Digital Desk | Durg (Chhattisgarh)/Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) Police personnel performed the traditional Shastra Pooja at the Durg Police Lines in Chhattisgarh and the Naigaon Armoury in Mumbai on Tuesday on the occasion of Vijayadashami, reaffirming their commitment to protecting citizens and serving the nation. In Durg, Senior Superintendent of Police Vijay Agrawal led the rituals, which were attended by senior officers and police personnel. The weapons were worshipped according to traditional rites, followed by aerial firing to mark the occasion. During the puja, officers were seen performing all the rituals ardently while the priest chanted the mantras. Today we marked Vijaydashami, and on the occasion we did Shahstra Puja (worshipping of weapons) along with worshipping our vehicles according to all the rituals, the SSP said. The event was attended by Additional SP, Durg City, Shobharaj Agrawal, Additional SP, Rural, Manishankar Chandra, Additional SP, Traffic, Kaushalendra Patel, Reserve Inspector Neelkanth Verma and several station house officers, among others. Agrawal described Vijayadashami as a symbol of the victory of truth over falsehood and good over evil. He extended festive greetings to residents and appealed to them to celebrate Dussehra in an atmosphere of peace, harmony and brotherhood. He also reiterated that the Durg Police remained committed to ensuring public safety. A similar ceremony was held at Naigaon Armoury, a vital security and logistics hub of the Mumbai Police located in the Dadar-Naigaon area. It was attended by Joint Commissioner of Police, Administration, Suvez Haque, Additional Commissioner of Police, Armed Police, Dikshit Gedam, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Armed Police, Anand Bhoite, and DCP, Central Region, Zone 2, Anurag Jain. In a message marking the occasion, the police said the Shastra Pooja honoured the tradition and spirit of Vijayadashami and served as a reminder of their paramount duty to protect citizens and serve the nation. Shastra Pooja is traditionally performed on Vijayadashami, which is associated with the triumph of good over evil. The ritual holds significance for police and security forces as a symbol of duty, courage and their commitment to public protection.
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Historic Rail Link to Ravghat Marks New Era for Chhattisgarh Development
Chhattisgarhs rail network expands as the new Ravghat line opens, promising growth in education, health, and trade for the region. Historic Rail Link to Ravghat Marks New Era for Chhattisgarh Development
Nagaland Cricket Stadium: Mizoram's Chinmay Sutar became only the second batter in Ranji Trophy history to hit a quadruple century, while Delhi captain Ayush Badoni struck a double hundred and India batters Sarfaraz Khan and Rajat Patidar notched up centuries on an eventful day two of the second round of the Ranji Trophy on Monday. Playing in just his second first-class match, Sutar remained unbeaten on 400 against Nagaland in a Plate group game at the Nagaland Cricket Stadium in Sovima, and become only the second Indian to score a quadruple hundred in first-class cricket. The left-hander went past Prithvi Shaw's 379 to post the second-highest individual score in the history of the competition. Only Bhausaheb Nimbalkar's unbeaten 443 for Maharashtra against Kathiawar in Pune in 1948-49 remains ahead of him. Sutar was on 392 at tea and brought up his 400 in the 155th over, prompting Mizoram to declare at 581/9. He faced 517 balls in all and struck 46 fours and seven sixes. Mizoram, who ended day one on 331/5, slipped to 391/9 and Sutar was on 231 when last man Lalrempuia Chhakchhuak joined him. The pair put on an unbroken 190-run stand to take the game away from Nagaland. It has entered the record books as the third-highest last-wicket partnership in Ranji Trophy history, 43 runs short of the record 233 set by Ajay Sharma and Maninder Singh for Delhi against Mumbai in 1991-92. Sutar also became only the 10th batter to score 400 or more in a first-class innings, joining a list that features batting greats such as Brian Lara and Don Bradman. Sutar made his Ranji debut for Mizoram in last week's season opener against Manipur after obtaining a no-objection certificate from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). He scored 35 and 99 in that game, as Mizoram recovered from a 68-run first-innings deficit before going down narrowly by three wickets. Sutar had played for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy last season on the back of strong showings in Mumbai's local leagues. By the time stumps were called in Sovima, Nagaland reached 50/1. Elsewhere in the Plate group, Parth Palawat and Nilesh Lamichaney scored hundreds as Sikkim piled up 477/4 against Arunachal Pradesh's 121. Meanwhile, Karnajit Yumnam's unbeaten 93 led Manipur's strong reply of 173/2 to Meghalaya's 380, in which Pheiroijam Jotin bagged five wickets in a 29-over spell. In Elite Group A, Patidar's unbeaten 107, studded with 13 fours, took Madhya Pradesh to 302/5 and their lead swelling to 125 against Puducherry. Chanchal Rathore and Shubham Sharma also made half-centuries for Madhya Pradesh. Ravikumar Samarth's 143 rescued Vidarbha in a sensational fashion and took them past Jammu and Kashmir's 260, with number nine Rajneesh Gurbani making an unbeaten 64. Umar Nazir and Sunil Kumar took four wickets each for the hosts and leave Vidarbha at 133/7, before Samarth bailed Vidarbha out of trouble. Nachiket Bhute then rocked J&K's top order to leave them reeling at 7/4 in Srinagar, as the defending champions still trail by 38 runs. In Kanpur, Zeeshan Ansari's five-wicket haul helped Uttar Pradesh bowl out Goa for 164 and take a 38-run lead. At stumps, UP reached 102/4 in their second innings. Priyanshu Moliya's 132, backed by fifties from Mahesh Pithiya and Deepak Hooda, gave Baroda a 250-run lead over Bihar. At stumps, Bihar reached 4/0 in one over of their second innings and still trail by 246 runs. In Group B, Salil Arora (107 off 226 balls) and skipper Uday Saharan (161 off 299 balls) steered Punjab to 456 against Chhattisgarh, with Arora scoring his second hundred in as many games. Left-arm spinner Dharmendrasinh Jadeja sent down nearly 56 overs for his seven wickets, but got little support from the rest of the attack. Harpreet Brar then ripped through the Chhattisgarh batting with 5-21 in just eight overs, and leave the visitors at 76/5 at stumps, as they still trail by 384 runs. At Alur, resuming on 281/8, Karnataka were bowled out for 342, with Manvanth Kumar hitting 135 off 214 balls, including 11 fours and six sixes, in what is also his maiden first-class century. Saurashtra's openers Hetvik Kotak (46 off 127 balls) and Harvik Desai (77 off 78 balls) gave a strong start with a 110-run stand. Karnataka, however, hit back either side of tea to reduce the visitors to 128/4, before Arpit Vasavada (25 batting) and Prerak Mankad (13 batting) took them to 164/4 at stumps, as Saurashtra are still 178 runs behind. Tanay Thyagarajan continued his fine start to the season with a five-wicket haul as Hyderabad bowled out Andhra for 184 to take a 91-run lead. Hyderabad were 78/2 at stumps. Assam bowled out Tripura for 62, with Mukhtar Hussain taking 3-23, as the hosts enforced the follow-on. Tripura were 143/5 in their second innings at stumps, but are still 129 runs behind. In Group C, Badoni's 217 off 246 balls powered Delhi to declare at 648/6 against Gujarat, with Sumit Mathur and Anuj Rawat also scoring half-centuries. Gujarat ended the day on 98/2 in 35 overs and trail by 550 runs in Palam. Shahbaz Ahmed and Aamir Gani took four wickets apiece as Bengal dismissed Services for 122. Left-arm spinner Rahul Singh then claimed five wickets to bowl Bengal out for 146 in their second innings, leaving Services needing 209 to win and they reached 12/0 in five overs at stumps. Mohammed Azharuddeen remained unbeaten on 139 as Kerala made 404 against Odisha, while sharing a 99-run stand with Aditya Sarvate, who also scored a fifty. Odisha were 114/3 and trail Kerala by 290 runs. Digvijay Patil's 148 and another century from Ankit Bawne took Maharashtra to 403/5 and get a lead of 234 runs against Jharkhand. In Group D, Sarfaraz's unbeaten 139 off 213 balls, his 18th first-class hundred laced with 18 fours, put Mumbai in complete control at 398/4 against Himachal Pradesh at the Luhnu Cricket Ground, Bilaspur and stretch their lead to 258. Captain Siddhesh Lad (87 off 188 balls) and Musheer Khan (57 off 137 balls) had earlier put on 122 runs for the third wicket. Lad shared a 68-run stand with Sarfaraz for the fourth wicket, while Sarfaraz and Akash Anand (58 not out off 152 balls) then added an unbroken 176 for the fifth wicket to bat Himachal out of the contest. In Chennai, Pradosh Ranjan Paul's gritty 136 off 279 balls, including 12 fours, helped Tamil Nadu take a 179-run first-innings lead over Uttarakhand, before being all out for 313. Resuming on 85/2, Paul curbed his usual attacking instincts and, along with Baba Indrajith (77), shared a 171-run stand for the third wicket. Off-spinner Avneesh Sudha (4-34 in 20 overs) and Mayank Mishra, who took five wickets, were the standout bowlers for Uttarakhand. Captain R Sai Kishore removed opener Aarav Mahajan in the first over of Uttarakhand's second innings to leave them at 9/1 at stumps. Karan Lamba and Sachin Yadav were both dismissed for 194 after a 338-run third-wicket stand, as Rajasthan made 497 against Railways, who were 46/1 in 24 overs of the first innings and still trail by 451 runs. Off-spinner Avneesh Sudha (4-34 in 20 overs) and Mayank Mishra, who took five wickets, were the standout bowlers for Uttarakhand. Captain R Sai Kishore removed opener Aarav Mahajan in the first over of Uttarakhand's second innings to leave them at 9/1 at stumps. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Kanker Healer Accused Of Raping Minor Girl
A self-proclaimed healer has been arrested in Kanker, Chhattisgarh, for allegedly raping and impregnating a 14-year-old tribal girl. The incident came to light when the girl, an inmate of a tribal girls' hostel, was found to be five months pregnant during a medical examination. The accused, Ramesh Kumar Pisda, allegedly exploited the girl under the pretext of curing her ailment, administering intoxicating substances to facilitate the abuse.
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Rinku Singh Shines Again with Century as Ranji Trophy Heats Up
Rinku Singh scores a brilliant century in the Ranji Trophy, while Uday Saharan leads Punjab to a strong position against Chhattisgarh. Rinku Singh Shines Again with Century as Ranji Trophy Heats Up
Snares, arrows recovered from Damchua forests near Jharkhand-Chhattisgarh border
Chhattisgarh: Notebooks and pens used in Durga Pandal to be distributed among children
Digital Desk | Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh), Oct 18 (IANS) Showcasing a unique blend of devotion and education, a Durga Puja Association in Chhattisgarhs Bilaspur has crafted a pandal using stationery items. Interestingly, a host of stationery items have been used to decorate the pandal with a purpose. According to the organisers, these stationery items, including notebooks, books, pens, pencils, and school bags, will be distributed among the children from marginalised and disadvantaged families to support them in pursuing education. This will be done after organising a public function, days after the idol immersion. A member of the organising committee told IANS, Our committee has been installing the Durga idol here for 58 years. This year, we have created a very unique pandal. It was decorated by all the committee members using various stationery items. Another member added, The theme is 'Stationery World.' All the stationery items used in the decoration will be distributed to children from various areas on the day of the immersion. Devotees were not just amazed by the beautiful creation but also lavishly praised the idea to empower children. Every year, there is a different theme; this time, it is 'Stationery World.' Even the adornment of the Goddess (Mata Rani) has been crafted using stationery items. While it is quite challenging to create, the artisans have decorated the Goddess with great beauty. The entire pandal is decorated with stationery supplies. It is a one-of-a-kind pandal in our city. Since a child's future is linked to stationery, this initiative serves as a form of blessing from the Goddess, said one of the devotees. While pandals are typically decorated with flowers and lights, this one in Masanganj typically stands out for promoting education and support for others.
Shubman Gills Disappointing Return in Ranji Trophy Against Chhattisgarh
Shubman Gills much-anticipated return in the Ranji Trophy ended in disappointment, scoring just one run against Chhattisgarh. Shubman Gills Disappointing Return in Ranji Trophy Against Chhattisgarh
Gill falls for 1 run: India Test captain fails on Ranji return ahead of NZ Tests
Shubman Gill scored just one run for Punjab against Chhattisgarh in his Ranji Trophy return ahead of Indias Test series against New Zealand, starting November 19. Ajay Mandal dismissed him after five deliveries. Gill will play the first three New Zealand ODIs before preparing for the Tests. Despite the setback, he has scored 1,095 international runs this year, including four centuries.
IAF helicopter rescues 12 stranded overnight by Indravati floods in Chhattisgarh
An Indian Air Force helicopter rescued 12 people stranded by flooding of the Indravati River. The rescue operation followed a distress call regarding civilians trapped in kutcha huts. Doctors at Jagdalpur Medical College are treating flood-affected patients, including children with illnesses. Relief teams are closely monitoring the river levels and providing assistance to affected families. Previous heavy rains in September exacerbated the flooding situation in several villages.
District Panchayat Kanker, Chhattisgarh Accountant Recruitment 2026
District Panchayat Kanker, Chhattisgarh has invited online applications for 4 Accountant (Contract) posts. Applications can be submitted at kanker.gov.in till 01 November 2026.
Kangana Ranaut embraces indigenous traditional craft as she celebrates feminine energy on Navratri
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 18 (IANS) Actress Kangana Ranaut celebrated the spirit of Navratri by embracing India's indigenous traditional craft and cultural heritage. Taking to Instagram, the Queen actress shared behind-the-scenes (BTS) moments from the photoshoot and expressed her joy at wearing traditional attire that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage. It is such a joy to wear our own indigenous traditional craft and cultural heritage. Also lovely to be in Chhattisgarh for garba festivities. Heres a lil BTS of the photo shoot, she wrote. Ranaut also shared a heartfelt message about the significance of Navratri and Garba, highlighting the festival's connection with feminine energy and the divine feminine. Navratri is the celebration of feminine and Garba is the dance of life. And at the center of it all is Devi (Shakti). Navratri ki shubhkamnaen, she added. Kangana also shared a video from the photoshoot, in which she is seen striking different poses and dancing while showcasing her traditional outfit. The Tanu Weds Manu actress wore a heavily embellished multicolored lehenga choli, which she paired with black bangles and silver jewelry, adding to her festive look. Kangana also added the song Nagada Sang Dhol, composed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Osman Mir, with lyrics by Siddharth-Garima, to the video. Notably, several of her friends and colleagues from the film industry took to the comments section to react to her post. Anupam Kher commented, You are the bestest. Orry dropped heart emojis. On a related note, Sharad Navratri began on October 11, with Ghatasthapana, and will conclude on October 20, with Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra. Interestingly, Kangana Ranaut takes pride in her Himachali roots and often expresses her faith during Hindu festivals, especially Navratri. The actress and BJP MP, who hails from Bhambla in Himachal Pradeshs Mandi district, often celebrates festivals by following traditions and visiting temples.
Shubman Gill to Play for Punjab in Ranji Trophy Before New Zealand Tour
Shubman Gill will represent Punjab in the Ranji Trophy against Chhattisgarh before heading to New Zealand for ODIs. Shubman Gill to Play for Punjab in Ranji Trophy Before New Zealand Tour
Rajnandgaon: Ten Held For Cow Slaughter
Ten individuals were arrested and a minor girl detained in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, for allegedly slaughtering two cows and selling their meat. The investigation began after severed cow heads were discovered on October 12 and two days later. Police used CCTV footage to identify and apprehend the suspects, who confessed to the crime.
Ranji Trophy: Gill, Prabhsimran boost for Punjab against Chhattisgarh
The former will be keen to make it count before leaving for New Zealand while the latter is back from India-A duty; the top-order needs to fire for the visiting side
Shubman Gill Back In Ranji Trophy Action As Punjab Face Chhattisgarh
India's Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill's return to Ranji Trophy action for Punjab will be the main attraction when the second round of the domestic first-class tournament gets underway across the...
Yash Fans is investing 152.74 crore to establish the first consumer electronics manufacturing plant in Chhattisgarh. The new facility will create approximately 3,500 jobs for local residents, supporting families across the state. This plant will manufacture products for notable brands like Crompton and Havells, enhancing local industry. The Chief Minister emphasized the government's dedication to job creation and industrial development.
ECI orders Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in 14 states and three UTs
The Election Commission (ECI) has ordered a Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in 14 States and three Union Territories with the 1st of January next year as the qualifying date. These states and UTs are Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Puducherry, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, []
Chhattisgarh to Launch Online Coaching for NEET-JEE in Surguja
Surguja district in Chhattisgarh will offer free online coaching for NEET and JEE aspirants from government schools, starting October 17. Chhattisgarh to Launch Online Coaching for NEET-JEE in Surguja
Reminding the Chief Minister that even schoolchildren were taking to the streets to voice their concerns in the State, Mr. Mahant wrote that such developments were a cause for concern not only for the government but for the entire State
PM Unity Mall Tender: Disqualified bidders allege unfair evaluation, restricted competition
Jammu, Oct 16: Allegations of procedural irregularities and restricted competition have surfaced in the tendering process for the construction of the PM Unity (Ekta) Mall at the Railhead Complex in Jammu, a project estimated to cost Rs 113.42 Cr. The tender, floated by the Chief Engineer, Public Works Department (R&B), Jammu Zone, under e-NIT No. 16 of 2026-27 dated August 18, 2026, has come under scrutiny after aggrieved bidders questioned their disqualification during the technical evaluation stage. According to the bidders, four local companies from Jammu and Kashmir participated in the tendering process, alongside three firms from outside the Union Territory, including companies from Chhattisgarh and Gurugram. The complainants alleged that only one local bidder was declared technically qualified, while the remaining local participants were disqualified on grounds they described as unjustified and unrelated to the financial implications of the project. They claimed that the department could have sought clarifications or supplementary documents to address minor deficiencies, wherever permissible under the applicable tender conditions, instead of disqualifying the bidders. They also alleged that opportunities to submit non-essential documents, which they claimed were available in other tendering processes, were not extended in this case. The aggrieved bidders said the disqualifications had narrowed competition and raised concerns about transparency and fairness in the award of a major public works contract. They called for the technical evaluation process to be examined to establish whether the prescribed tender conditions had been applied uniformly to all participants. The dispute escalated after three aggrieved bidders reportedly approached the court through a writ petition. The opening of financial bids, scheduled for October 10, was stated to have been stayed by the court. However, the complainants alleged that the financial bids were subsequently opened on October 15, despite the pending dispute. They claimed that the lowest bid was around three per cent below the estimated cost of the project. According to the bidders, the disqualified participants had quoted rates more than 20 per cent below the estimated cost. They argued that their exclusion had prevented their financial offers from being considered, potentially affecting competition in the tendering process. The complainants also questioned the department's response to their objections, alleging that it did not adequately address their concerns and that the financial bids were opened without allowing them sufficient time to seek further legal recourse. They further raised concerns regarding adherence to transparency and vigilance principles in public procurement, arguing that minor deficiencies in affidavits and other documents should, wherever permitted under applicable rules, be addressed through clarifications rather than outright disqualification.
Chhattisgarhs Surguja District Launches Online Coaching for NEET and JEE Aspirants
Surguja District in Chhattisgarh introduces free online coaching for NEET and JEE to support students from government schools. Chhattisgarhs Surguja District Launches Online Coaching for NEET and JEE Aspirants
Murmu To Attend Famed Muria Durbar, Living Legacy Of Bastars Indigenous Groups Democratic System
Ms. Murmu is coming on a two-day visit to Chhattisgarh on October 22 and is scheduled to attend the Muria Durbar on October 23, chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai said on Friday.
Shubman Gill returns to Ranji Trophy, set to play Punjab's next match
Shubman Gill is set to return to action for Punjab in the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season. He will play in the second-round match against Chhattisgarh starting on October 18. Gill missed the opening match against Assam, which was led by Uday Saharan. Recently, Gill was honored as the ICC Men's Player of the Month for the fifth time.
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) After actor Imran Khan being served a notice to leave the country over his alleged unlawful participation in the recent August Kranti Maidan protests in Mumbai, NDA leaders said on Friday that the actor was not an Indian citizen and that his participation in the protests was illegal. They added that the law applies equally to everyone, whether Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders or Bollywood actors. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson Guru Prakash Paswan said, If he (Imran Khan) is not an Indian citizen, if he is here on a work visa and trying to be part of illegal protests, then action will be taken against him. Everyone is equal before the law, be it CJP leaders or Bollywood actors. Jharkhand BJP spokesperson Pratul Shahdeo said, Imran Khan is an American citizen, and he was staying in India with a work permit. Now he is taking part in Indian protests. Why should an American citizen participate in India's protests? Why didn't he take Indian citizenship? Why is he here just for work in films? Previously, it was his relative (actor Aamir Khan and his wife Kiran Rao) who claimed that they felt unsafe in India, Deo added. Citing a clause of the 'Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025', which states that foreigners can't protest in India, Deo said that Imran Khan should be deported immediately. In Chhattisgarh, BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj said, There were two important issues of our nation: first was Lord Ram's temple -- the temple was built; there was no ounce of commotion; the other was Article 370 -- people said that it would bring bloodshed, but there was no change. But when PM Modi introduced the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, all the anti-national forces got together. More than Rs 30,000 crore enter the nation through FCRA to enforce Islam and enforce Christianity in the nation, or to run such protests in the country, he added. There are external forces which are working to sabotage PM Modi's vision for a Viksit Bharat by 2047. These protests are not against PM Modi or Home Minister Amit Shah; these protests are against the nation, the BJP MP said. BJP MP Rahul Sinha commented, he (Imran Khan) should be deported; why should a foreigner who is here for work be a part of such a protest? Janta Dal-United leader Shyam Rajak said that in a nation, only a citizen of the country can participate in such protests. If someone is here from outside the country, either they are here for tourism or for education. They can't be here for protests. You cannot come to a foreign nation and question their freedom; it's illegal, he added. Actor Imran Khan was ordered to leave India over his allegedly unlawful participation in the recent August Kranti Maidan protests, which demand the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) said in its order that the actor allegedly violated the Foreigners Act by participating in the protests as he is not an Indian citizen, and holds Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI).
Christians in Chhattisgarh caught between a rock and a hard place
As Chhattisgarhs new law to curb religious conversions tightens the regulatory framework, long-time Christian believers face mounting pressure from right-wing groups and fellow villagers to register their faith.ShubhomoySikdarexamines how they find themselves caught between escalating hostility and a law they allege could penalise those seeking formal recognition
Leopard attacks two villages in Chhattisgarh, injures seven people
While three villagers were injured in Karipani village in Dhamtari district late on Wednesday night, four others sustained injuries in adjoining Bastar Budra village in Kondagaon district early on Thursday
Kerala Stages Stunning Comeback to Defeat Uttarakhand in Senior Mens Hockey Nationals
Kerala hockey triumphs over Uttarakhand with a thrilling comeback, while Odisha dominates Chhattisgarh in the Senior Mens Hockey Nationals. Kerala Stages Stunning Comeback to Defeat Uttarakhand in Senior Mens Hockey Nationals
Chhattisgarh Launches Shaktipeeth Project To Boost Religious Tourism
Chhattisgarh has earmarked 5 crore for a 1,000-km religious tourism corridor linking five major shrines under its Shaktipeeth Project
Amit Shah vows to clear every trace of Naxalism after decades of tribal suffering
Amit Shah highlighted the importance of eradicating Naxalism to restore growth in Bastar, Chhattisgarh. He noted that significant efforts had been made in this regard by local tribal leadership. Shah mentioned a distribution program of assistive devices benefiting over 3,600 disabled individuals, particularly Naxal violence victims. He emphasized the need to heal the wounds from years of suffering while maintaining that Naxalism's end does not restore dignity immediately.
End of Naxalismdoesn't erase five decades of suffering it caused: Amit Shah
Addressing a virtual ceremony to assist Chhattisgarh's Maoist-affected, Amit Shah said a disability assistance programme held in Jagdalpur from October 5-7 had benefitted more than 3,600 people with disabilities, including around 1,570 in Bastar alone.
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai attends Shivrinarayan Mahotsav
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Chhattisgarh to Host First International Womens Cricket Match, Chief Minister Expresses Delight
Chhattisgarh will witness its first international womens cricket match between India and Zimbabwe, a historic moment for the states sports scene. Chhattisgarh to Host First International Womens Cricket Match, Chief Minister Expresses Delight
Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam: EOW/ACB Files 10th Charge Sheet
The Chhattisgarh Economic Offence Wing/Anti-Corruption Bureau (EOW/ACB) has filed its 10th supplementary charge sheet in the alleged liquor scam, accusing 20 individuals, including former state Congress treasurer Ramgopal Agrawal, and 22 firms. The 27,000-page document details illegal liquor production, hawala transactions, and investment of illicit proceeds. The scam, estimated by the ED to be between 2019 and 2022, involved a complex network of illegal liquor sales, duplicate holograms, and routing of funds.
SC Expresses Displeasure Over HC's Culpable Homicide Ruling
The Supreme Court expressed strong displeasure over the Chhattisgarh High Court's decision to reduce a murder conviction to culpable homicide, criticising its understanding of IPC sections. The apex court issued notice to the state and the accused, indicating a potential restoration of the original murder conviction and life sentence.
Andhra, Saurashtra, Punjab take three points after draws in Ranji Trophy
Andhra secured three points after a strong first-innings performance against Karnataka in their drawn match. Saurashtra also earned three points by taking a first-innings lead over Chhattisgarh in their encounter. Punjab gained three points while Assam managed to secure one point in their drawn match. Karun Nair notably scored 155 not out for Karnataka despite their first-innings deficit.
Keralam, where is your humanity? A doctors anguished response to yet another mob lynching
Forensic surgeon Hithesh Sanker, who has put out a strongly worded post on lynching of an unidentified man in Palakkad, was involved in post-mortem examination of Ram Narayan Baghel, a 31-year-old migrant worker from Chhattisgarh who was lynched at Attappallam, Walayar, in December 2025
CRPF Sub-Inspector Dies By Suicide In Bijapur Camp
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) sub-inspector allegedly died by suicide in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district after shooting himself with his service weapon. The incident, which occurred on the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday, is under investigation. This tragic event is part of a larger pattern, with nearly 200 police and paramilitary personnel dying by suicide in the state over the past eight years due to various personal and professional issues.
Electricity bill no longer a burden for PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana beneficiaries
Digital Desk | Gariaband (Chhattisgarh), Oct 13 (IANS) The 'Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana' is proving to be a source of relief for residents in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district. Under this scheme, solar panels have been installed at several houses in the district's Atarmara village, providing beneficiaries relief from the burden of electricity bills. Under the PM Surya Ghar yojana, both the Central and state governments are providing subsidies to install solar panels and connect households to solar energy. Mahendra Pratap Sinha, a resident of the village, is among those benefiting from the scheme. Sinha said that installing solar panels has relieved him of the heavy monthly electricity bills he used to face and has also benefited his business. Previously, he used to pay electricity bills ranging from Rs 1,000 to Rs 6,000 per month. He was distressed by these recurring high bills. Consequently, he opted to install solar panels at his home under the 'Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana', which has now eased his electricity expenses. The beneficiary installed a solar panel system with a capacity of 3 kilowatts. Speaking to IANS, Sinha expressed that installing the solar panel under the Prime Minister's free electricity scheme has been highly beneficial for him. He mentioned that while the total cost of the 3-kilowatt solar panel system was Rs 1.9 lakh, he received a total subsidy of Rs 1.08 lakh from the Central and state governments, significantly reducing the financial burden of the installation. The beneficiary added: I was very troubled by the electricity bills. I have benefited greatly. I extend my heartfelt thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The solar panel scheme that has been implemented is excellent. The eco-friendly measure is impacting the lives of millions in more ways than one replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy, keeping nature clean, and also empowering PM Surya Ghar beneficiaries to generate income from surplus power. Last month, beneficiaries in Uttar Pradesh's Mahoba, also said that their monthly electricity bills have dropped significantly after installing solar panels, leading to higher savings. They praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressed gratitude for the scheme's benefits. Beneficiary Jageshwar Chaurasia told IANS that his monthly electricity bill previously ranged from Rs 2,000 to Rs 2,500, but after installing solar panels, it has dropped to zero.
Chhattisgarh tribal farmers focusing on fruit orchards to boost income
Growers across Jashpur, Balrampur and Surajpur districts have turned to cashew, mango, pear, litchi, guava and apple orchards
Congress seeks audit of Rs 948 crore paid for 108 ambulance services
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 13 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh Congress on Tuesday demanded an independent audit on around Rs 948 crore paid to the operator of 108 ambulance and Janani Express services, alleging irregularities in kilometre-based billing, vehicle registration and compliance with contractual obligations. Addressing a press conference in Bhopal, state Congress Media Department Chairman Mukesh Nayak, said a complaint filed by the party's RTI Department President Puneet Tandon with an affidavit, had led the Lokayukta's office to seek a factual report from the Madhya Pradesh government. The Lokayukta has asked the Principal Secretary of the Public Health and Medical Education Department and the Mission Director of the National Health Mission (NHM) to submit the report by November 25, according to documents cited by the Congress, Nayak said addressing the press. The complaint alleges that Jai Ambe Emergency Service received approximately Rs 948 crore under the contract up to 2024. The Congress has sought scrutiny of the payments, bills, contractual conditions and tax compliance. The public has the right to know how money allocated for emergency healthcare services has been spent. The entire system must be transparent, and accountability must be fixed wherever irregularities are established, Nayak said. A key concern raised in the complaint relates to ambulance records from Dindori and Shahdol districts, which allegedly lack details such as patients' names, mobile numbers and callers' identities, while recording the kilometres travelled. As payments are linked to the distance covered, the party has sought verification of ambulance logbooks, GPS records, patient journeys and bills to establish the basis for the kilometre claims. The complaint also refers to ambulances allegedly covering 500 to 600 kilometres in Vidisha district and seeks verification of the figures against official records. Briefing the press, Tandon said the allegations required an impartial examination and that the government should disclose the relevant records to establish whether the service provider had complied with the rules and contractual terms. The Congress has also alleged that vehicles bearing Chhattisgarh registration numbers are operating in Madhya Pradesh and sought verification of their registration, tax payments and operating permissions. It has called for an enquiry into alleged labour law violations, including salary payments and duty conditions. The party said the Lokayukta had earlier sought a factual report on June 5, but a subsequent communication noted that it had not been received within the stipulated period.
Chhattisgarh Hockey League: Indian Hockey legend Sardar Singh announced as League Ambassador
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President Droupadi Murmu to Attend Bastar Dussehra Festival in Chhattisgarh
President Droupadi Murmu will visit Chhattisgarh on October 22-23 to participate in the Bastar Dussehra Festival and other events. President Droupadi Murmu to Attend Bastar Dussehra Festival in Chhattisgarh
6 Maoists Carrying Rs 35 Lakh Bounty Including 4 Active in Odisha Surrender in Chhattisgarh
Six high-ranking Maoistsincluding four cadres actively operating in Odishahave surrendered before the police in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur district. The group carried a collective bounty of INR 35 lakh on their heads. The surrendered rebels include four Party Political Cadre Members and two Party Members (PM) cadre belonging to the West Bastar Division. According to police officials, [] The post 6 Maoists Carrying Rs 35 Lakh Bounty Including 4 Active in Odisha Surrender in Chhattisgarh appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Rahul Gandhi has lost his mental balance: BJP MP Ravi Kishan
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) BJP MP Ravi Kishan sharply criticised the Opposition parties' ongoing protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and stated that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has lost his mental balance. Speaking to reporters in Chhattisgarh, Ravi Kishan said, Rahul Gandhi, as you can see in recent visuals, seems to have lost his mental balance. They are resorting to physical violence. The day before yesterday, there was a fight involving shoes and slippers in Uttar Pradesh during a clash over the state party president. Akhilesh Yadav and the Samajwadi Party are also involved. Since they are unable to defeat PM Modi and the BJP, they are now trying to hijack things. Highlighting the inconvenience caused to the public due to recent protests in the national capital, he said, For 65 years, the Congress party has exploited this country. They want India to go back 65 years. They are trying to hijack things and cause inconvenience to the people in Delhi. Someone travelling in an ambulance with a sick person is being inconvenienced, and someone else is unable to get to work. They are not even asking the public what it wants. The people want PM Modi and this government, under which India is progressing so well... Kisan further mentioned that when the Opposition loses elections, they make such allegations against EVMs and elections. Gyanesh Kumar came in 2025. I want to ask Rahul Gandhi, wherever you won elections, there were no problems, but when you lose, suddenly you start questioning the EVM, alleging vote theft. When you fear losing, then you do such drama, ask people what they want -- they want BJP. Youth is satisfied with BJP; you are trying to hijack a few youngsters, he said. Opposition leaders have alleged irregularities in the SIR exercise and raised concerns over the electoral rolls, while the BJP has defended the process and accused the Congress of politicising the issue. Earlier, the INDIA bloc leaders had also sought an appointment with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant to discuss their concerns. However, the CJI declined their request and advised them to approach the court through a petition in accordance with the established legal procedure. Following this, Gandhi led a protest march of the INDIA bloc leaders towards the apex court on Monday.
National Health Mission, District Sukma, Chhattisgarh (NHM Sukma) has released the official notification for 53 vacancies across various posts. The recruitment drive includes Jr. Secretarial Assistant, Ophthalmic Assistant, Nursing Officer NHM, Lab Assistant, and other positions. Selection will be carried out through a Walk-in Interview. For complete details, candidates can visit sukma.gov.in.
CG Apex Bank Co-operative Intern Recruitment 2026
Chhattisgarh State Cooperative Bank Limited Raipur (CG Apex Bank) has invited offline applications for the post of Co-operative Intern. Applications can be submitted till 26 October 2026. For complete details, candidates can visit cgapexbank.com.
Chhattisgarh launches free bus service for female college students
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Chhattisgarh Hockey League Set to Kick Off in Raipur on October 21
The inaugural Chhattisgarh Hockey League will take place from October 21 to November 1 in Raipur, featuring six competitive teams. Chhattisgarh Hockey League Set to Kick Off in Raipur on October 21
TN: Prem Anand Sinha takes charge as DVAC Director
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 12 (IANS) Senior IPS officer Prem Anand Sinha took charge as Director of the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC), Tamil Nadu, on Monday, bringing to the post experience in district policing, metropolitan police administration and a Union government agency. Sinha, an Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) and a 2001-batch IPS officer, was serving as Commissioner of Police, Tambaram, before assuming charge of the States anti-corruption directorate. Originally from Chhattisgarh, he has also completed the ICWA qualification. His career has included assignments across Tamil Nadu, with postings in Chennai and its neighbouring police commissionerates, as well as the northern and southern regions of the State. Among his district-level assignments, Sinha served as Superintendent of Police in Perambalur and Kancheepuram. He also held the post of Deputy Commissioner of Police in Anna Nagar, Chennai, before taking up other responsibilities during his career. His experience outside the State police included a deputation to the Union government, during which he served as Zonal Director (South) of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). That assignment added a central agency posting to a career otherwise marked by responsibilities in district police units, city commissionerates and regional police administration in Tamil Nadu. In the Greater Chennai Police, Sinha held several senior positions, including Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) and Additional Commissioner of Police (South). These postings formed part of his experience in policing the State capital. He subsequently served as Inspector General of Police, North Zone, and as Commissioner of Police, Madurai City. His career also included a stint as Inspector General of Police, South Zone, extending his regional policing experience to southern Tamil Nadu. Following his promotion to the rank of ADGP, Sinha was appointed Commissioner of Police, Avadi. He later took over as Commissioner of Police, Tambaram, the position he held before moving to the DVAC. His appointments in Greater Chennai, Avadi and Tambaram gave him experience across the capital and its adjoining urban police jurisdictions, alongside his earlier district and zonal assignments. With Mondays assumption of charge, Sinha moves from heading the Tambaram police commissionerate to leading Tamil Nadus Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption. The appointment marks the latest senior leadership assignment in his career, following service in district policing, traffic administration, regional supervision and city police leadership at various stages over the preceding years.
