Chhattisgarh: News
05 Aug 2020
IndiaChhattisgarh: Woman, having coronavirus symptoms, dies due to police apathy
In a heartbreaking incident reported from Chhattisgarh, a woman, showing coronavirus symptoms, died on the way after state police didn't allow her to cross into the neighboring district, despite showing necessary documents.
27 Jul 2020
RaipurChhattisgarh: Government extends lockdown till August 6 in worst-hit districts
As Chhattisgarh continues to witness a surge in COVID-19 cases, the state government on Monday announced that the ongoing lockdown in the worst-hit districts will be extended until August 6.
24 Jul 2020
IndiaUpset over Sushant's death, minor fan ends life in Chhattisgarh
In a terrible piece of news, a 13-year-old girl allegedly ended her life in Chhattisgarh's Durg district on Wednesday night as she was disturbed after Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's demise.
24 Jul 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 12.8 lakh after another record spike
India on Thursday reported its biggest single-day spike of over 48,000 coronavirus infections. The nationwide total has now reached 12.8 lakh while the death toll crossed the 30,000-mark.
22 Jun 2020
Kabir Singh'Chaman Bahaar' review: A modest version of 'Kabir Singh'
It's 2020 and the least one could expect was to see no more movies that may remind them of the disaster that was Kabir Singh.
07 Jun 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India surpasses Spain to become 5th worst-hit country
On Saturday, India reported roughly 10,000 new coronavirus infections, taking the nationwide total past 2.46 lakh.
05 Jun 2020
HaryanaCoronavirus: India reports 2.26 lakh cases; will overtake Italy soon
With almost 10,000 new coronavirus infections on Thursday, India recorded its biggest single-day spike yet again.
02 Jun 2020
ManipurAdesh Kumar Gupta replaces Manoj Tiwari as Delhi BJP chief
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday appointed Adesh Kumar Gupta as the new party chief for its Delhi unit, replacing Manoj Tiwari.
29 May 2020
RaipurAjit Jogi, first CM of Chhattisgarh, passes away at 74
Ajit Jogi, the first Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, breathed his last on Friday at the age of 74, his son Amit confirmed.
29 May 2020
TelanganaCurbs only in hotspots in Lockdown 5.0? Perhaps yes
As Lockdown 4.0 is nearing its climax on May 31, states and Centre are now pondering over the most important question — how much of relaxations must be given to stop an exponential rise of COVID-19 cases while also helping the bruised economy?
23 May 2020
Madhya PradeshCoronavirus: India records biggest spike for second consecutive day
India on Friday detected roughly 6,500 fresh cases of COVID-19, marking the highest single-jump day in coronavirus infections for the second consecutive day.
18 May 2020
Karnataka#CareerBytes: Everything to know about the cadre system of IAS
The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most prestigious and sought-after among the Civil Services of the country.
25 Apr 2020
Madhya PradeshUP and MP will bring distressed migrant workers home
The governments of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh announced on Friday they were working on a plan to bring migrant workers, left to fend for themselves in other states, home. Chhattisgarh is also mulling a similar idea.
21 Apr 2020
Telangana12-year-old walks from Telangana, dies before reaching home in Chhattisgarh
A 12-year-old, a journey spanning over a 100 kilometer, and an end that will move all to tears. This is the story of Jamalo Madkam who started on foot from Telangana, where she worked, to Chhattisgarh, her home state.
10 Mar 2020
Narendra ModiGovernment to launch mahua-based 'country beer' across India soon
By next month, liquor stores and bars in India could be stocked with a new mahua-based alcoholic beverage called Mahua Nutribeverage.
23 Feb 2020
Karnataka#CareerBytes: Everything to know about the cadre system of IAS
The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most prestigious and sought-after among the Civil Services of the country.
11 Feb 2020
Madhya PradeshVodafone's Rs. 499 plan offers 1.5GB data/day for 70 days
Vodafone has updated its catalog of prepaid plans with a Rs. 499 unlimited pack.
15 Jan 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaCongress-led Chhattisgarh government moves SC against UPA-era NIA Act
The Congress-led government in Chhattisgarh on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court seeking to declare the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008, "unconstitutional."
04 Dec 2019
Times of IndiaJawan kills 5 colleagues, was upset over alleged leaves' denial
At least six Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel were killed as they clashed among themselves in Chhattisgarh's Bastar division on Wednesday.
21 Nov 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaChhattisgarh reopens 26 schools in Maoist-hit Bastar after 14 years
Over the past month, the Chhattisgarh government has reopened 26 schools in the Bijapur district after 14 years, a report citing state government officials stated on Thursday.
21 Oct 2019
Madhya PradeshIAF pilot marries lover; in-laws thrash his father, force-feed excreta
In a horrid crime, the father of an Indian Air Force pilot was thrashed, fed human excreta and was urinated on by the relatives of his daughter-in-law in Khursipar, Chhattisgarh.
27 Sep 2019
IndiaFive lady IAS officers who brought positive changes to society
The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the country's most prestigious Civil Service and joining the IAS is a dream for many. However, being an IAS officer is tough and needs great commitment.
03 Sep 2019
Ajit JogiFormer Chhattisgarh CM Ajit Jogi's son arrested from residence
In a major blow to former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and founder of Janata Congress Chhattisgarh Ajit Jogi, his son Amit was on Tuesday arrested from his Bilaspur residence.
29 Jul 2019
Union Public Service CommissionHusband-wife duo tops Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission exam
In a first, a husband-wife duo has topped the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) examinations, conducted for the recruitment of Chief Municipal Officer (Grade B and C).
20 Jul 2019
Crime Against WomenChhattisgarh: Man gets wife raped by friend, divorces her later
In a disgusting incident, a 19-year-old man from Chhattisgarh first made his friend rape his minor wife, and then he divorced her just 40 days after the marriage.
02 Jul 2019
Times of IndiaChhattisgarh shocker: Married men raped 15-year-old for over 4 years
A bright student of a Chhattisgarh school failed in Class 9, prompting her principal to conduct a counseling session to understand what was wrong.
30 Jun 2019
Lok SabhaChhattisgarh CM gets emotional while handing-over state Congress chief post
Congress President Rahul Gandhi has appointed tribal leader Mohan Markam as the chief of the party's Chhattisgarh unit, replacing CM Bhupesh Baghel.
15 Jun 2019
IndiaChhattisgarh: This IAS officer launched 'bike ambulances' for remote villages
Access to healthcare is a serious problem in rural India. In 2018, when Awanish Saran IAS became District Collector of Chhattisgarh's Kabirdham, he realized that basic healthcare facilities couldn't reach people in remote areas, especially Baiga and Gond tribal communities.
26 May 2019
IndiaFive lady IAS officers who brought positive changes to society
The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the country's most prestigious Civil Service and joining the IAS is a dream for many. However, being an IAS officer is tough and needs great commitment.
14 May 2019
IndiaShocked by student's suicide over failure, IAS-officer shares own marks
The Chhattisgarh state board exam results were declared recently following which an 18-year-old student from Raigarh committed suicide for failing in board exams for the second time.
13 May 2019
Andhra PradeshFive popular IAS officers who later turned into politicians
The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most prestigious and sought-after Civil Service of the country.
08 May 2019
MaoistsChhattisgarh: 10 former Maoists become woman commandos
Faced with an everlasting battle with Maoists, Chhattisgarh police and paramilitary forces have for the first time inducted 30 woman commandos into their fold.
02 May 2019
MaharashtraChhattisgarh: Mastermind of Maoist attack, who killed BJP leader, dies
In a major achievement for security forces, the mastermind of Maoist attack in April, in which BJP lawmaker Bheema Mandavi lost his life, was killed in an encounter on Thursday. Along with Mandavi, 5 police personnel had also died.
21 Apr 2019
TelanganaTwo Naxals killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh
Two Naxals were gunned down in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district today, informed the police.
18 Apr 2019
Chhattisgarh ElectionsChhattisgarh: Polling official dies of heart attack while on duty
A teacher, who was on election duty at a polling booth in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district, died of a heart attack today, an official said.
18 Apr 2019
NaxalsChhattisgarh: 2 Naxals involved in BJP MLA's killing gunned down
Two Naxals, allegedly involved in the killing of BJP MLA Mandavi and four security personnel, were gunned down in a fierce encounter with police today in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district.
11 Apr 2019
Chhattisgarh ElectionsChhattisgarh: Amid polling, Naxals trigger IED-blast in Raipur; none hurt
Naxals triggered an IED blast this morning in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district in Bastar Lok Sabha constituency where voting is underway, a senior police official said.
09 Apr 2019
Lok Sabha ElectionsChhattisgarh: BJP MLA killed in attack by Naxals in Dantewada
Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada attacked a convoy of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders on Tuesday evening.
04 Apr 2019
EncounterChhattisgarh: 4 BSF personnel killed, 2 injured in Kanker encounter
Four Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were martyred while two others were injured on Thursday in a gunfight with Naxals in Chattisgarh's Kanker district, according to police.
31 Mar 2019
West BengalChhattisgarh: Breaking social-barriers, 15 trans-women get married at mass wedding
Eight years ago, when Saloni, a transgender, fell in love with Gulam Nabi Ansari and the couple continued their relationship, they faced opposition from their families and were ridiculed by people.
