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Chhattisgarh: Court accepts closure report in disproportionate asset case against Raman Singh's ex-Principal Secretary

The trial court in Raipur accepted the closure report filed by Economic Offenses Wing-Anti Corruption Bureau (EOW-ACB) in connection with an alleged disproportionate assets case against Aman Singh, the former Principal Secretary to former Chhattisgarh Chi... read..

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Congress' Bhupesh Baghel raises doubts on Kanker Naxal encounter, state rubbishes charge

A day after 29 Naxals were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh the Congress has cast aspersions on the encounter claiming that during the BJP tenure several innocent villagers had been labelled Naxals and killed.... read..

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"Govt open for talks, want peace in Bastar at any cost": Chhattisgarh Deputy CM after 29 Naxals killed in Kanker

A day after 29 Naxals were killed in an encounter in Kanker, Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma said on Wednesday that the "government is open for talks as we want peace in Bastar at any cost."... read..

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'Big achievement': Chhattisgarh CM lauds security forces after 29 Naxals killed in encounter in Kanker

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai lauded the DRG and BSF personnel for their successful operation after 29 Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in Kanker district on Tuesday and termed it a "big achievement."... read..

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"Will win all 11 seats": Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai exudes confidence in BJP's victory

Upon receiving a positive response from the public during campaigning ahead of the elections, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Saturday exuded confidence in BJP's victory in Chhattisgarh stating that the party will secure all 11 seats in the ... read..

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Lok Sabha polls: PM Modi to address rally in Chhattisgarh's Bastar today

With only a fortnight to go for the first phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is all set to kick off the party's election campaign in Chhattisgarh on Monday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing a rally in Basta... read..

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Lok Sabha polls: PM Modi to address rally in Chhattisgarh's Bastar tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to kick off the Lok Sabha campaign for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Chhattisgarh by addressing a rally in Chhattisgarh's Bastar on Monday.... read..

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Chhattisgarh: Massive fire breaks out at power distribution company in Raipur's Kota

A massive fire broke out in a power distribution company in Raipur's Kota area, an official said.... read..

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Bodies of nine Naxals recovered after encounter with security forces in Bijapur

The tally of Naxalites killed in an encounter between security forces and Naxalites in Chhatisgarh's Bijapur has gone up to nine, police said. The search operation is still on, they added.... read..

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Raipur District Collector organises bike rally to create awareness among voters ahead of Lok Sabha election

Raipur District Collector, Gaurav Kumar Singh, organised a bike rally and street play on Tuesday to create awareness among the voters, ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.... read..

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Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai leaves for Delhi to attend first Lok Sabha election manifesto committee meeting

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai left for Delhi on Monday to attend his first meeting of the Lok Sabha election manifesto committee.... read..

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BJP will win all 11 Lok Sabha seats in Chhattisgarh: CM Vishnu Deo Sai

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Saturday expressed confidence that the BJP would win all 11 Lok Sabha seats in the state.... read..

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"You will be punished for misusing poor people's money": BJP MLA hits back at Congress

After former Congress president Sonia Gandhi levelled serious allegations against the government weeks that the Prime Minister has made a systematic effort to cripple the grand old party financially, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Nitin Nabin emphasized... read..

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AIIMS-ECHS signs MoA for health services to ex-servicemen

All India Institute of Medical Sciences and Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), Ministry of Defence has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) for health services to ex-servicemen in AIIMS.... read..

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FIR against Bhupesh Baghel has nothing to do with elections, says Chhattisgarh Dy CM Sao

Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao said after an FIR was registered against former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel that there is no political vendetta and arrest has nothing to do with the upcoming polls.... read..

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Biggest scam of year, says Bhupesh Baghel on electoral bond scheme; Union Minister hits back

Taking the attack to the BJP over the Centre's now-junked Electoral Bond Scheme, a day after the Election Commission (EC) notified the dates for the Lok Sabha elections, former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday calle... read..

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Former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel named in FIR in Mahadev betting app case

The Chhattisgarh Economic Offenses Wing (EOW) has named former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel in its first information report (FIR) lodged in connection with the Mahadev Online Book-linked money laundering case, sources said on Sunday.... read..

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Chattisgarh CM announces 4% hike in DA for state employees

In a welcome announcement ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Friday said there will be a 4 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for government officials in the state.... read..

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Chhattisgarh: CM Vishnu Deo Sai starts grassroots campaign ahead of LS polls

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai engaged in a grassroots campaign ahead of the 2024 elections by personally visiting neighborhoods and interacting with residents, as well as meeting individuals who have benefitted from different Central Governme... read..

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'Should talk, make it acceptable, then do': Congress' TS Singh Deo criticizes CAA notification process

Former Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh and Congress leader TS Singh Deo criticized the central government's notification of the rules under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019 on Monday, emphasizing the importance of discussing issues with the ... read..

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Youth Congress workers hold protest against state govt over issues of price rise, unemployment in Chhattisgarh

The Indian Youth Congress workers held a protest against the state government on Monday over issues of price rise, unemployment and "mismanagement of the economy" in the state.... read..

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Farmer successfully growing strawberries in hot weather of Chhattisgarh's Raipur

Chhattisgarh, considered to be the country's rice bowl and famous for the cultivation of several varieties of rice, is witnessing successful farming of strawberries in the hot weather conditions of Raipur as an agricultural expert has taken up the task of... read..

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"Won't allow even a single person to live below poverty line": Rajnath Singh

As the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) seeks a third term in office, Union Minister Rajnath Singh asserted on Saturday that the BJP government, if elected to power, will not let even a single person in the country stay below the poverty line.... read..

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LS Polls: Rajnath Singh seeks support from farmers, says track record of BJP has been excellent

With the ruling National Democratic Alliance seeking 400+ seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, Union Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday sought support from farmers, stating that the BJP needs farmers' support to make India developed.... read..

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Mahadev Betting App Case: ED arrests two more in money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested two more people in the Mahadev Online Book-linked money laundering case, an official said on Friday.... read..

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Two more arrested by ED in Mahadev betting app case

In a significant development in the Mahadev betting app case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has made two more arrests, further intensifying its probe into the alleged money laundering and illicit activities associated with the app.... read..

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"BJP will win all 11 Lok Sabha seats": Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai

Ahead of the Lok Sabha election, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday said that Bharatiya Janta Party will win all 11 seats in the state.... read..

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Centre released Rs 4842 crore in tax devolution to Chhattisgarh: CM Vishnu Deo Sai

Highlighting the significance of the 'double engine' government in fostering state development, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said on Thursday that the Centre has released Rs 4842 crore in tax devolution to the state.... read..

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Archaeologist Arun Sharma, one of key witnesses in Ram Janmabhoomi case passes away at 91

Renowned archaeologist and Padma Shri awardee, Arun Kumar Sharma passed away on Wednesday at the age of 91 in Raipur.... read..

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CM Sai announces to hand over Sadhram murder case to NIA

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has announced that the state government will hand over the probe of 'gau sevak' Sadhram Yadav's murder case to National Investigation Agency (NIA).... read..

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"Fake encounter against innocent tribals": Cong Chattisgarh chief on Koyalibeda exchange of fire

Launching a fierce attack on the BJP government, Congress state president Deepak Baij on Thursday said Naxalite activities have increased in the state since the change of guard at the helm.... read..

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Chhattisgarh: 4 labourers killed after rock caves in Dantewada mine area following landslide

Four labourers were killed while two others sustained injuries after a portion of a rock caved in an iron ore mine area in Dantewada district, following a landslide, a police official said.... read..

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Do justice to victims of Sandeshkhali: Chhattisgarh CM writes to Bengal counterpart

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday wrote a letter to his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee, demanding strict action against the perpetrators involved in "gang rape of more than 50 tribal women" in Sandeshkhali.... read..

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"Party ready for Lok Sabha elections": Chattisgarh CM Sai after meeting with BJP office bearers in Delhi

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday shared details of a meeting with senior BJP leaders that he attended at the party's national headquarters in Delhi the day before, saying that the discussions centred on the strategy and broad roadmap for securing a... read..

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Chhattisgarh progressing swiftly in fulfilling 'Modi's Guarantee': CM Vishnu Deo Sai

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Saturday said that the efforts to enhance and develop the state are progressing swiftly, in accordance with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guarantees.... read..

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Dream of 'Viksit Bharat' will only be fulfilled through 'Viksit Chhattisgarh': PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday virtually participated in the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra programme organized in the capital Raipur, during which he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth Rs 34,427 crore in the s... read..

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Rajnath Singh to address 'Maha Kisan Rally' in Chhattisgarh's Raipur on March 3

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will address a 'Maha Kisan Rally' in Chhattisgarh's Raipur district on March 3.... read..

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Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai celebrates his birthday with specially-abled children

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai celebrated his birthday with specially-abled children in Raipur on Wednesday.... read..

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Chhattisgarh govt declares half-day state mourning on passing away of Acharya Vidhyasagar Maharaj

The Chhattisgarh government has declared a half-day state of mourning following the demise of Jain Muni Acharya Vidhyasagar Ji Maharaj.... read..

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IIM Raipur elevates global engagement: Cultivating cross-cultural exchange with Russian Students

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur has welcomed five students from Russia as part of an academic exchange program, in an endeavour to enrich the global exposure of its students and foster cross-cultural understanding.... read..

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Chhattisgarh: QR codes put up on trees at Pt Ravishankar Shukla University

Pt Ravishankar Shukla University (PRSU) has put QR codes on every tree within the campus premises to enable students to be aware of the scientific and medicinal features of separate varieties of trees.... read..

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"Just like PM's vision of 'Viksit Bharat' we have dream of Viksit Chhattisgarh": CM Sai

As Chhattisgarh presented its Budget on Friday, the first after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government was sworn in, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said that like 'Viksit Bharat' (developed India), the state government has the dream of 'Viksit Chhatti... read..

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Attempt being made to malign opposition leaders, tribals by conducting raids: Congress leader Amarjeet Bhagat

Former Chhattisgarh Food Minister and Congress leader Amarjeet Bhagat said that an attempt was being made to malign the opposition and tribals by conducting raids, and instead of raids the tribals should be shot if they were so corrupt but as long as he w... read..

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Chhattisgarh Guv recalls LK Advani's contribution to country on him being conferred Bharat Ratna

Chhattisgarh Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan expressed joy after BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani was conferred with the prestigious Bharat Ratna and said that the veteran is a contribution to the country as a leader.... read..

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"He deserved it": Chhattisgarh CM on veteran BJP leader LK Advani being conferred Bharat Ratna

Reacting to the announcement of Bharat Ratna for veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai congratulated him and said that he deserved it.... read..

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"Centre has paved way for all-round inclusive development": Chhattisgarh CM hails interim Budget 2024

Praising Centre's interim budget for the 2024-25 presented in Parliament on February 1, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai said that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has called for a 'Developed India' by the year 2047.... read..

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Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai meets injured jawans at hospital in Raipur

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai met with the injured jawans at Balaji Hospital in Raipur on Tuesday, where he said that the double-engine government will put an end to Naxal activities in the state.... read..

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Chhattisgarh: Former CM Baghel targets BJP govt after ACB files FIR in alleged coal and liquor scams

Taking a swipe at the ruling BJP over the state Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) registering an FIR in the alleged coal and liquor scam cases against the previous Congress regime, former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel on Friday said the government directed the... read..

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Chhattisgarh Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan unfurls Tricolour on 75th Republic Day in Raipur

Chhattisgarh Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan unfurled the national flag on the occasion of the 75th Republic Day in the state-level program held at Police Parade ground in Raipur on Friday.... read..

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Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai flags off 60 Ram Sevaks to serve Ram devotees in Ayodhya

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday flagged off a team of 60 Ram Sevaks from the state capital Raipur to Ayodhya to serve the Ram devotees for 60 days.... read..

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Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai inaugurates two-day National Road Safety Short Film Festival in Raipur

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai inaugurated a two-day National Road Safety Short Film Festival being held in the state capital Raipur on Wednesday.... read..

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