Chhattisgarh

President Murmu, PM Modi extend warm wishes on State Foundation Day to multiple states, UTs

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Friday extended their heartfelt greetings to the people of several States and Union Territories, including Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu on State Foundation Day.

Nov 1, 2024

Tata Technologies shelves project to develop 36 Govt ITIs in Chhattisgarh

Global engineering and product development company Tata Technologies on Saturday said that it has cancelled a project worth Rs 1,188.36 crore to develop 36 government ITIs (industrial training institutes) in Chhattisgarh.

Aug 10, 2024

Telangana HC dismisses KCR's plea for stay on Judicial Commission probing power pacts

In a setback to former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, the Telangana High Court on Monday dismissed his writ petition seeking direction to stay proceedings of Justice L. Narasimha Reddy Commission constituted by the Congress to probe into Power Purchase Agreements made by the previous BRS government with the Chhattisgarh.

Jul 1, 2024

Vote in record numbers to strengthen democracy: PM Modi's appeal to voters in Mizoram, Chhattisgarh

As voting for the 40 seats of Mizoram and 20 seats of Chhattisgarh began on Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to the voters to vote in record numbers and also urged the first-time voters to exercise their franchise and strengthen the festival of democracy.

Nov 7, 2023

Rahul, Priyanka urge people in Chhattisgarh, Mizoram to vote for Congress

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday urged the people in Chhattisgarh to vote for the grand-old-party saying that it has delivered on the promises it made to the people of the state.

Nov 7, 2023

Tale of 5 states: EC announces dates for assembly polls, cudgels drawn, key issues dictating election campaigns [state-wise break-up]

The five states go to poll between November 7 and November 30 and comprise 1/6th of the total voters in the country.

Oct 10, 2023

EC announces poll dates for 5 states, Counting and results on Dec 3

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced the poll schedule for the Assembly elections in Telangana, MP, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Mizoram states from November 7 to November 30 and counting to take place on December 3.

Oct 9, 2023

EC to announce poll schedule for five states today

The Election Commission of India will announce the poll schedule for Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Telangana and Mizoram on Monday.

Oct 9, 2023

BJP announces names of national office-bearers

BJP national president Jagat Prakash Nadda on Saturday announced the names of party's national office-bearers with two former chief ministers-- Raman Singh and Vasundhara Raje from the poll-bound states of Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan being appointed as vice-president

Jul 29, 2023

After K'taka, 5 more Assembly elections to test Congress mettle before 2024 Lok Sabha Poll

Currently, the Congress holds power in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, and Karnataka, while the party shares power in Bihar, Tamil Nadu, and Jharkhand as part of coalition alliances.

May 15, 2023

Adani Power agreed to buy DB power for Rs 7,000 crore

Adani Power said, "The acquisition will help the company to expand its offerings and operations in the thermal power sector in the state of Chhattisgarh."

Aug 20, 2022

Chhattisgarh Police in Ghaziabad to arrest TV anchor over 'doctored' tape

The Chhattisgarh Police on Tuesday reached the residence of a TV news channel anchor in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad to arrest him in a case.

Jul 5, 2022

Brewing in Bastar: Welcome to India's newest coffee-producing region

Bastar, one of the districts in Chhattisgarh, well-known for its dense forests, is identified largely as a Maoist-dominated area.

Feb 6, 2022

One killed, many injured as speeding car rams religious procession in Chhattisgarh; ganja found in car [details]

Witnesses claimed that the driver deliberately targetted the gathering on Raigarh road, and a viral video of the incident makes for disturbing viewing.

Oct 15, 2021

Chattisgarh youth thrashed by district collector, cops; officer apologises after backlash [watch]

A shocking video of a man being thrashed by cops and district collector in Chhattisgarh has gone viral on social media, drawing a strong backlash.

May 23, 2021

Kidnapped CRPF commando finally reaches home; celebrations in Jammu [details]

Nothing short of Diwali for family members as kidnapped CRPF jawan made it home safe and sound.

Apr 16, 2021

Chhattisgarh seeks supply of Remdesvir to fight Covid surge in state

Chhatisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has sent senior officials to Hyderabad and Maharashtra to ensure smooth supply of Remdesivir, a key anti-viral drug in the fight against Covid-19.

Apr 12, 2021

5 security personnel killed, 20 injured in gun battle with Maoists in Chhattisgarh

The shootout began at noon on Saturday in a deep forested interior area near Tekulgudem village under Tarrem police station area with a group of over 300 Maoists

Apr 3, 2021

No proper roads, pregnant women taken to hospital on makeshift basket in Chhattisgarh

The video that is making the rounds on social media shows healthcare workers carry a pregnant woman to a hospital as the ambulance could not reach the village owing to the absence of a motorable road in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh.

Jul 8, 2020

Two Odia smugglers nabbed in Chhattisgarh; diamonds worth Rs 20 lakh recovered

Two persons hailing from Odisha were arrested by Chhattisgarh police for allegedly smuggling diamonds worth Rs 20 lakh in Gariaband district.

May 21, 2020