Raipur, May 12, 2013: Maoists today killed three policemen and injured one seriously in a raid but they have not caused any damage to the transmission centre of the Doordarshan, a top official sa
Raipur, May 12, 2013: Maoists today attacked the Jagdalpur Transmission Centre of Doordarshan in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh and killed three policemen and injured one seriously, a top police
Raipur, May 11, 2013: Main Opposition Congress party today asked the ruling BJP to clarify why its tops leaders are missing from the Vikas Yatra of the Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh. Whethe
Dallirajhara, May 10, 2013: A statue of killed trade union leader Shankar Guha Niyogi was today unveiled by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh here. After unveiling the statue, the
Raipur, May 09, 2013: Chhattisgarh Government today said it has banned Communist Party of India (Maoist) and six of its frontal organisations for another year. Under the Section-Three of the
Keshkal, May 08, 2013: Amid cash transfer scheme for poors by the Congress-led government at the Centre, the Chhattisgarh government today said all its schemes for the below poverty line people wo
Sukma, May 07, 2013: Amid allegation of corruption and irregularities by the opposition, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today said his government was functioning honestly and sincerel
Dantewada, May 06, 2013: Former Home Minister and senior BJP Leader Lal Krishna Advani today flagged off the ambitious Vikas Yatra-2013 of the Raman Singh government in Chhattisgarh. "I am
Raipur, May 05, 2013: BJP government in Chhattisgarh would distribute Rs 1900 crore to the farmers during its 40 days Vikas Yatra, Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh said here today. All prepara
Raipur, May 04, 2013: Main opposition Congress today demanded an open debate with the Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh on the controversial Pushp Steel matter. "I challenge the Chief Minister
Raipur, May 03, 2013: Senior BJP leader Ajay Chandrakar was today appointed Spokesman of the ruling party in Chhattisgarh. State Party President Ram Sewak Painkra has appointed Ajay Chandra
Raipur, May 02, 2013: Census-2013 revealed Chhattisgarh population has touched a new height of over 2.55 crore. "As per the final data of the Census, the population of Chhattisgarh has reac
New Delhi, May 01, 2013: Additional judges of Chhattisgarh High Court Justice Ghulam Minhajuddin and Justice Radhe Shyam Sharma have been given extension, a government release said today. I
Raipur, April 28, 2013: Giving a serious blow to the ruling party, an important BJP leader of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand Chintamani Singh today joined opposition Congress. Chintamani Singh
Raipur, April 27, 2013: BJP government in Chhattisgarh today clarified it had not recommended allotment of coal block of Pushp Steel Limited after Central Bureau of Investigation raided various p
Raipur, April 27, 2013: Central Bureau of Investigation today raided various premises of the controversial Pushp Steel Limited in connection with the alleged irregularities in coal block allotmen
Raipur, April 27, 2013: A police officer and a Head Constable were killed today in a gun battle with the Maoists in Kanker district of Chhattisgarh, police said. Todaki Police Station Hous
New Delhi, April 26, 2013: India would have a normal monsoon rainfall this year, Union Minister of Earth Sciences & Science and Technology S Jaipal Raddy said today. The country would exper
New Delhi, April 25, 2013: Government of India has so far spent over Rs 311 crore in the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Raipur, official sources said today. Works are in fu
Raipur, April 24, 2013: In an important decision, Chhattisgarh Government has decided to install fire extinguishers in all the primary schools of the state, official sources said today. As
New Delhi, April 23, 2013: Government of India has emphasised on diversification of agriculture to include crops and varieties requiring less water. Indian Council of Agricultural Research
Raipur, April 21, 2013: Indian Railway has ignored the rehabilitation scheme of the Chhattisgarh Government after having acquired huge track of lands in tribal pockets of the state, official sour
Raipur, April 20, 2013: All preparations for conducting Indian Premier League (IPL) matches at Raipur are near completion, official sources said after Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh reviewed the p
Raipur, April 19, 2013: Chhattisgarh has been put on high alert after a case of swine flu was reported in Raipur, Health officials said today. One confirmed case of swine flu has been repor
Jagdalpur, April 16, 2013: In a fierce gun battle with elite security forces at least nine Maoists were killed today in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh, a top police officer said. "At least
Raigarh, April 16, 2013: A local court in Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh has awarded capital punishment to a "witch doctor" for sacrificing a child to earn good fortune, police said today.
Raipur, April 15, 2013: With less than six month to go for the Assembly election, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh would embark on a 40 days Vikas Yatra from May 6. ″Chief M
Raipur, April 14, 2013: Chhattisgarh government today declared to have a beautiful park in the name of Baba Saheb Ambedkar and install a statue. In the memory of Ambedkar a beautiful park
Jagdalpur, April 13, 2013: Chhattisgarh administration today clarified that the ration cards issued by the state government cannot be used as a proof of identity. Ration cards cannot be use
New Delhi, April 13, 2013: On the patter of the Doordarshan, the All India Radio is also considering to start a 24-hour news channel, a top official said. "The Central government is explori
Raipur, April 12, 2013: Main opposition Congress today launched its Parivartan Yatra from north of Chhattisgarh to unseat the BJP government in the state and demanded the regime to stop using the
Raipur, April 11, 2013: The National Human Rights Commission today expressed concern over the alleged fake encounter in Chhattisgarh and awarded compensation in many of the cases. A high le
Raipur, April 09, 2013: Chhattisgarh cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today decided to make tax free the IPL cricket matches to be played in the state. Since the IPL matche
Raipur, April 07, 2013: Chhattisgarh Government today appointed an Additional Director General ranked police officer to probe the incident of major fire in J K Laxmi cement factory in Durg distri
Raipur, April 06, 2013: Due to heat wave condition, Chhattisgarh Government today directed all school managements to run schools only between 7 Am to 11 AM. "From April 8 to April 30, all s
Raipur, April 05, 2013: Chhattisgarh government today clarified that the forest rest houses and tourism hotels in Barnawapara area would not be privatized. "The Tourism hotels, Rest houses
New Delhi, April 05, 2013 The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has reconstituted the Central Press Accreditation Committee (CPAC). The CPAC functions as a body to approve application
Raipur, April 04, 2013: A major fire today broke out in J K Laxmi cement factory in Durg district. The under construction cement factory is located in Malpurikhurd of Durg district. O
Raipur, April 04, 2013: Mother of prominent BJP leader and MP Dilip Singh Judeo passed away today at Jashpur, official sources said. Jaya Singh passed away today at their Jashpur Nagar res
Ambikapur/Raipur, April 04, 2013: A suspected mentally deranged man brutally hacked to death nine female, including five small girl children in north of Chhattisgarh, a police official said.
Ambikapur/Raipur, April 04, 2013: In a bizarre incident, a man today axed to death five small girl children and four women in Balrampur district of Chhattisgarh, a senior police official said.
Raipur, April 03, 2013: The ruling BJP today discussed various issues relating to the year end assembly election in Chhattisgarh. The BJP today decided to reach out to the people of the sta
Raipur, February 21, 2013: Even after one month Yamlal Sahu, the Wireless Operator of Chhattisgarh Police who was injured when police attacked an Indian Air Force Helicopter in Sukma district, is
Raipur, February 20, 2013: Bahujan Samaj Party today demanded in the Chhattisgarh Assembly total ban on liquor and other intoxicated substances. Liquor has become an integral part of daily
Raipur, February 19, 2013: an aggressive Congress today demanded in Chhattisgarh Assembly the resignation of Dr Raman Singh from the Chief Ministership for increase in atrocities against women in
Bilaspur, February 19, 2013: Railway authority has decided to extend the Raipur-Korba Mainline Electrical Multiple Units (MEMU) to Gevra Road from April 1, next, officials said today. The 6
Raipur, February 18, 2013: Adopting an aggressive posture, main opposition Congress today interrupted several times the address of the Governor Shekhar Dutt during the inaugural day of the Budget
Raipur, February 16, 2013: Khalil Ur Rehman Kidwai, husband of Rajya Sabha MP from Chhattisgarh Mohsina Kidwai passed away today. Kidwai passed away at New Delhi, official sources said here
Raipur, February 15, 2013: Main opposition Congress today expressed concern over the death of villagers in diarrhoea in Sukma district of Bastar region in Chhattisgarh and said the health system
Raipur, February 14, 2013: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today congratulated the State Public Relations Department for winning award at the National Republic Day Parade for the Sirpu
Raipur, February 13, 2013: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today wrote a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh urging him to consider suggestions given by Chhattisgarh before finalizi
Raipur, February 13, 2013: BJP central leadership today praised the public distribution system of Chhattisgarh and said they are quite hopeful the Raman government would make a hat trick in the s
Raipur, February 12, 2013: Wife and husband would now jointly get compensation and other amounts of rehabilitation package against land acquisition after the Chhattisgarh government has amended t
New Delhi, February 11, 2013: The Planning Commission has agreed for two year extension to Kharun Irrigation Project of Chhattisgarh, official sources said today. The Planning Commission ha
Raipur, February 10, 2013: A visiting delegation of Parliamentary committee was today informed by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh that the state was not agree to the proposal of the Ce
New Delhi/Raipur, February 09, 2013: The 2001 Parliament attack case convict Mohammed Afzal Guru was hanged today and buried inside the Tihar jail complex in the national capital. After th
Raipur, February 08, 2013: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh has decided to include students from Ayurved, Homoeopathy, Dental Education, BPT and B-Pharma along with B.Sc (Agriculture) s
Durg/Raipur, February 06, 2013: Lifer Upendra Singh, a criminal involved in many serious crimes, today ran away from police custody after his gang raided an express train between Durg and Raipur
Bijapur, February 04, 2013: Union Minister for Rural Development Jairam Ramesh today reviewed the developmental works of Bijapur District and said the Centre was ready to pay money if road are b
Raipur, February 02, 2013: Chhattisgarh Government has ordered a magistrate probe into the mishap in Ambuja cement plant in Baloda Bazar, where on Thursday last four workers were killed. Ch
Bilaspur, February 01, 2013: Looking into the passenger rush for Kumbh Mela, the Railway administration has decided to run a special train on February 04 from Bilaspur, official sources said toda
Raipur, January 31, 2013: Four labourers were feared killed today in an industrial accident in the plant of Ambuja cement in Baloda Bazar district of Chhattisgarh. Two persons are killed an
Raipur, January 30, 2013: After a fresh discussion, the Chhattisgarh Government has agreed to re-instead about 35,000 suspended teachers, who were facing problems after an unsuccessful month long
Raipur, January 29, 2013: After development of tourism infrastructure, Chhattisgarh needed a fresh Tourism Policy, Department Minister Brij Mohan Agrawal said. For promoting tourism indust
Rajnandgaon, January 28, 2013: The ambitious free distribution of laptops and tablets to students would start from April next, Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh said. The new scheme would be la
Kawardha/Raipur, January 27, 2012: Amid speculation over the success of centrally sponsored Cash transfer scheme, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today clarified that the highly subsid
Raipur, January 26, 2012: Chhattisgarh Governor Shekhar Dutt today unfurled the National Flag at a ceremonial function at Raipur, where as Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh received salute of an impr
Raipur, January 24, 2013: Chhattisgarh Government has made Mahatma Gandhi its Brand Ambassador for State Beverage Corporation. "Chhattisgarh is the only state, where PSU State Beverage Corp
New Delhi, January 23, 2013: The Indian Railways have launched a new initiative to address the complaint against poor quality food or over charging of such items on running trains. The Mini
Raipur, January 22, 2013: After creating small districts, Chhattisgarh cabinet, Chaired by Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh, today decided to divide the revenue blocks of the state. After the
Raipur, January 22, 2013: Chhattisgarh Government today decided to have a stronger Act to arrest the atrocities against women and children in the state. To bring an effective control on the
Raipur, January 21, 2012: The 33-day long budget session of Chhattisgarh Assembly would start from February 18 and continue up to March 22, Assembly sources said today. The session would st
Raipur, January 20, 2013: About 25 lakh children were today administered police vaccine in Chhattisgarh on the first phase of the campaign this year, official said. Health and Family Welfar
Raipur, January 19, 2013: In a controversial decision, the crew members of the Indian Air Force helicopter deserted an injured police man and took shelter in a police station in Sukma district of
New Delhi, January 18, 2012: Maoists violence-hit Jharkhand was again today put under President rule and the Government of India has appointed former Director General of CRPF Vijay Kumar as advis
Jagdalpur/Raipur, January 18, 2013: In a major incident, Maoists today attacked an Indian Air Force helicopter and injured one crew member in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh, police said. A
Bhopal, January 16, 2013: Five children and six adults were killed today as a passenger bus collided with a truck in Madhya Pradesh, police said. The bus hit a stationary truck in Panchakwa
New Delhi, January 16, 2013: After ruling Chhattisgarh for nine years, BJP government in Chhattisgarh today demanded a special package for Bastar region due to poor health condition of people and
Raipur, January 15, 2013: Apparently unique in nature, the BJP government in Chhattisgarh today launched its ambitious pilgrimage scheme after Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh flagged off a team of
Dhamtari/Raipur, January 14, 2013: One more case of rape with a student has been reported in Chhattisgarh, creating a fear among the people about the safety and security in tribal pockets.
Raipur, January 14, 2013: Chhattisgarh Government was visibly annoyed with the Kanker district administration over the alleged rape incident at a tribal hostel of the district and was contemplati
Raipur, January 13, 2013: Chhattisgarh Government today directed all the urban local bodies to take effective steps in completing all construction and other developmental works. During a re
Raipur, January 12, 2013: After about 58 years Chhattisgarh would get its second Ayurved College in Bilaspur. On the special initiative of the Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh, the state would
Mungeli, January 12, 2013: All nine new districts would soon have their new Zilla Panchayats, Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh said here today. Addressing a special function to mark the first
Bilaspur, January 11, 2013: The Ministry of Railways has made some relaxation in the condition of production of original proof of identity during train travel and particularly for the passengers
Raipur, December 11, 2-12: Chhattisgarh Assembly today paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral, former BJP State President Tarachand Sahu, and Shiv Sena Supremo Bal Thakre
Raipur, December 10, 2012: Ruling BJP today accused the main opposition Congress in Chhattisgarh of misguiding people against the Raman Singh government, which completed nine years in office on D
Raipur, December 08, 2012: Congress today supported the agitation by over one lakh teachers of Chhattisgarh and opposed any move by the state BJP government to suppress that stir. "Congress
Raipur, December 06, 2012: Former BJP MP Puneet Ram Khunte, popularly known as P R Kunte, today rejoined Congress party. Former Minister Manoj Mandavi was also accepted into the Congress fo
Raipur, December 06, 2012: Dr Raman Singh today completed nine years in office as the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh. On this occasion the Chief Minister congratulated the people. In
Raipur, December 05, 2012: Chhattisgarh cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh, today decided to give solar lamps to tribals free of cost, costing Rs 219 crore from the state exchequer
Raipur, December 04, 2012: Chhattisgarh Congress today accusing the state BJP government of causing loss to the state exchequer of Rs 50,000 crore by allotting coal block to BJP MP Ajay Sancheti.
Raipur, December 03, 2012: Chhattisgarh Congress today decided to popularise in the state the ambitious cash subsidy scheme of the Central Government. The Cash Subsidy Scheme of the Congres
Raipur, December 02, 2012: The BJP government in Chhattisgarh today threatened the Congress-led Government at the Centre to take court over the cancellation of allocation of the Bhatgaon Coal Blo
New Delhi/Raipur, December 01, 2012: Government of India has cancelled the controversial Bhatgaon coal blocks allotted to Chhattisgarh government for misrepresentation of fact by the state Govern
Korba, December 01, 2012: The Central PSU NTPC has offered fly ash free of cost to the farmers of Chhattisgarh saying the ash could increase fertility of the land. The NTPC would provide fl
Raipur, November 30, 2012: Ramniwas, the new Director General of Police of Chhattisgarh, today appealed to the Maoists to leave violence and return to the mainstream of development. "I appe
Raipur, November 30, 2012: Chhattisgarh Congress has promised to make paddy Rs 2000 per quintal if it comes to power in 2013 assembly election. Farmers in Chhattisgarh are subjected to betr
Raipur, November 30, 2012: From tomorrow all passengers travelling in any reserved classes would have to produce photo identity card else would be treated as without ticket, the Government of Ind
Raipur, November 29, 2012: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today opposed the cash transfer scheme of the Centre saying any changes in the PDS should be done only after consulting the s
Raipur, November 28, 2012: The benefit of revolution in the information technology sector must reach the common man, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh said here today. Information
New Delhi, November 27, 2012: Vrindavan would now be connected with Delhi by Helicopter service from tomorrow, official sources said today. Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd, a Government of India
Jagdalpur, November 25, 2012: Central Reserve Police Force has decided to construct its headquarters for the 80th Battalion at Frezarpur locality in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh. To cons
Raipur, November 23, 2012: An excellent orator, senior Congress leader and former MLA Ganesh Shankar Bajpayee passed away today. After a brief illness, Bajpayee passed away today, Congress
Raipur, November 23, 2012: Retired police officer and father of former Minister Vidhan Mishra passed away yesterday, sources said today. At the age of 90, Chandrika Prasad Mishra passed awa
Naya Raipur, November 22, 2012: It took at least a fort night for Higher Education Minister Ram Vichar Netam to enter the new Secretariat. After a proper pooja (worship) today, Higher Educa
Raipur, November 21, 2012: Chhattisgarh BJP would skip its organizational election this year and allow Ram Sewak Painkra to continue, a top party leader said today. "There will not be any o
Raipur, November 21, 2012: BJP today accused the Congress party of adopting soft attitude towards terrorists. "Congress is always soft on terrorists," BJP National General Secretary Jagat P
Rajnandgaon, November 20, 2012: Chhattisgarh administration today warned all school authorities to provide safe drinking water and toilet facilities to the students or face de-recognition.
Raipur, November 19, 2012: Amid protest from the main opposition Congress, the ruling BJP in Chhattisgarh today launched its Nagar Suraj campaign to reach out to the urban voters. Through t
Raipur, November 18, 2012: National Commission for Scheduled Caste P L Punia would visit Chhattisgarh tomorrow. Punia would arrive here in Chhattisgarh tomorrow on a two-day tour of the sta
Bilaspur, November 17, 2012: Former Chhattisgarh Congress MLA Dr Rakesh Kumar Singh today committed suicide, Bilaspur police said. Singh shoot himself from his licensed revolver and committ
Raipur, November 16, 2012: Chhattisgarh Government today signed an MoU with the Indian Railways for conducting pilgrimage of its citizen spending Rs 36 crore from the state exchequer every year.
New Delhi, November 16, 2012: Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh today asked the media to curb sensationalism saying irresponsible journalism have serious consequences. "Sometimes irresponsib
Rajnandgaon, November 15, 2012: In a serious allegation against the Rajnandgaon police, a woman people's representative has complaint that she was abused and assaulted in a local police station.
Kanker, November 14, 2012: Diarrhoea epidemic has been reported from various places of Kanker District of Chhattisgarh during the festival season, but the local administration has claimed the sit
Raipur, November 13, 2012: Diwali, one of the important festivals of Chhattisgarh, was celebrated here in traditional fervour in the entire state. Since there was expectation of a bumper cr
Raipur, November 12, 2012: Administrative inefficiency of Pundit Ravi Shankar Shukla University, Raipur has disappointed its students. Due to alleged non-serious attitude of the University
Bilaspur, November 12, 2012: All the passenger reservation counters of the South East Central Railway would not function after 2 PM tomorrow due to Deepawali. The passenger reservation syst
Balod, November 12, 2012: Former Chhattisgarh BJP President and Swabhiman Manch Chief Tarachand Sahu was today consigned to flame. The last rite of the former Lok Sabha MP was performed at
Durg, November 11, 2012: Former BJP State President and Swabhiman Manch Chief Tarachand Sahu passes away today at Mumbai. Sahu passes away at Leelawati Hospital at Mumbai after a brief illn
Rajnandgaon, November 10, 2012: Chhattisgarh Administration today clarified that the non-government organisations, who have received a government assistance of Rs 2 lakh per year are also coming
Raipur, November 09, 2012: Chhattisgarh government has issued notification to provide education loan at the rate of four per cent. The state government has issued the notification for the C
Raipur, November 09, 2012: A brief winter session of Chhattisgarh assembly would be held from December 11, assembly sources said today. The Winter session would be held from December 11 and
Dantewada/Raipur, November 08, 2012: In a daring incident, Maoists today attacked senior Congress leader of Chhattisgarh Mahendra Karma in his native Dantewada district and land mined his vehicle
Raipur, November 07, 2012: President of India Pranab Mukherjee today dedicated the Rs 135 crore Integrated Passenger Terminal Complex of Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur. The new termina
Jagdalpur, November 07, 2012: President of India Pranab Mukherjee today visited the Ramakrishna Mission Ashram at Narayanpur in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh and praised its activities. The
Naya Raipur, November 06, 2012: Chhattisgarh Government today named its new Secretariat building after the main river of the state, Mahanadi. "The new Secretariat building will be known as
Naya Raipur, November 06, 2012: In a significant move, President of India Pranab Mukherjee today felicitated former Chief Secretary P Joy Oommen for his contribution towards the new capital proje
Naya Raipur, November 06, 2012: President of India Pranab Mukherjee today praised the pace of development of Chhattisgarh and said in its 12 years journey it had registered all round development.
Naya Raipur, November 06, 2012: President of India Pranab Mukherjee today praised the architectural designing of the new Secretariat building, located in the Capital Complex area of Naya Raipur.
Raipur, November 06, 2012: Amid heavy security deployment, President of India Pranab Mukherjee arrived here today on a two-day visit of Chhattisgarh to participate in the State foundation day.
Raipur, November 05, 2012: Chhattisgarh government late tonight announced the names of the recipients, who would be honoured by the President Pranab Mukherjee in the Rajyotshav-2012 tomorrow.
Raipur, November 05, 2012: A prominent national organisation today honoured Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh with e-Ratna award for promoting information technology in governance.
Naya Raipur, November 04, 2012: Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today praised his Chhattisgarh counterpart Raman Singh and the famous public distribution system model of the state. Hun
Raipur, November 04, 2012: Two Central Industrial Security Force personnel were today killed by Maoists in Bailadila mining area of Dantewada district in Chhattisgarh. A small action group
Raipur, November 02, 2012: In a significant development, the Chief Minister Office in Chhattisgarh was today awarded ISO 9001: 2008 Certification, when the state was celebrating week-long Rajyots
New Delhi, November 01, 2012: In a major policy decision, the Indian Railways has made it compulsory for all passengers travelling with reserved ticket to carry photo-identity card during journey
Naya Raipur, November 01, 2012: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today announced to gift laptops, tablets to students to mark the formation of Chhattisgarh as a new state. Presidi
Raipur, October 12, 2012: Raipur District Collector Siddartha Komal Pardeshi today slapped a fine of total Rs 77 crore on three private schools for violating various rules of the state. For
Jagdalpur, October 10, 2012: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today flagged off the much awaited Durg-Jagdalpur-Durg Express train from here in Bastar divisional headquarters. The
Raipur, October 10, 2012: Justice Rajiv Gupta was today appointed as the new Chairman of the Chhattisgarh Human Rights Commission. A day after his retirement as the Chief Justice of Chhatti
New Delhi, October 09, 2012: The new President of India Pranab Mukherjee has preferred not to be called His Excellency. Following a review of the current protocol practice, the President ha
Raipur, October 08, 2012: Main opposition in Chhattisgarh Congress party today claimed one of its youth wing leaders was assaulted severely by police for asking questions to the Chief Minister Dr
Raipur, October 07, 2012: Chhattisgarh has achieved tremendous success in rice productivity in the last couple of years, Union Agriculture and Food Processing Minister Sharad Pawar today said.
New Delhi, October 05, 2012: To provide accurate train running information to the public, the Indian Railways has expanded the train running information facility. The information on running
New Delhi, October 04, 2012: The Union Cabinet today approved the constitution of 20th Law Commission for a period for three years from 01.09.2012 to 31.08.2015. The 20th Law Commission woul
New Delhi, October 03, 2012: In an attempt to provide affordable health care to the people, the Government of India was contemplating to provide essential medicines free of cost under public heal
Bilaspur, October 02, 2012: One railway staff was killed and four injured when two trains collided today in Bilaspur-Raipur section of Chhattisgarh. A goods train today hit another goods tr
Bilaspur/Jagdalpur, October 01, 2012: Railway authority has cancelled the inaugural function to start the much awaited Durg-Jagdalpur-Durg train. On instruction from the Railway Board, the
Raipur, September 30, 2012: Chhattisgarh Government has declared November 01, 2012 as a holiday on the occasion of the state Foundation day. All the Government offices and institutions wou
Raipur, September 29, 2012: Chhattisgarh Government today decided to celebrate its State foundation day Rajyotshav at Naya Raipur from November 1 to seven. The week long Rajyotshav would be
Raipur, September 28, 2012: Being a doctor as the head of government in Chhattisgarh, in an important decision the Raman Singh government today decided to convert the centrally located Dau Kalyan
Raipur, September 28, 2012: Chhattisgarh Government has decided to function from its new Secretariat building at Naya Raipur from November 01, 2012, official sources said here today. The St
New Delhi, September 25, 2012: Dr Chandra Prakash Joshi has taken over charges as the Railway Minister after Mukul Roy of Trinamool Congress quit the cabinet protesting the decision of the Centra
Raipur, September 25, 2012: Main Opposition in Chhattisgarh, Congress today alleged that the state BJP government has misled the President on the selection of tribal students in all India enginee
Raipur, September 24, 2012: Chhattisgarh government today approved its first ever Agriculture policy aimed at converting it in to a profitable business. The Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minist
New Delhi, September 21, 2012: The Union Cabinet has approved the National Policy on Information Technology 2012. The Policy envisaged the growth of the IT market to USD 300 billion and cre
Raipur, September 20, 2012: Chhattisgarh Government today approved a proposal to take its people for pilgrimage to various places of the country. A formal agreement would be signed shortly b
New Delhi, September 20, 2012: Vice President of India M Hamid Ansari today re-launched the 'Frontline' magazine at a function here. To him personally 'Frontline' has always been a stimulan
Raipur, September 20, 2012: Protesting the decisions of the UPA government at the Centre to increase diesel price, cap on subsidised domestic LPG and FDI in multi-brand retail, the NDA and Left p
Raipur, September 19, 2012: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today expressed his strong displeasure over the pace of works on rural electrification in his Rajnandgaon district. Th
New Delhi, September 18, 2012: NDA and Left parties have called for a general strike Bharat Bandh on September 20 to protest against hike in diesel price, cap on subsidised domestic LPG and FDI i
Raipur, September 17, 2012: Former Jashpur Collector and retired IAS Mankuram Sarthi was today convicted of rape charges by a local court and sentenced him to seven years of imprisonment. T
Raipur, September 17, 2012: AICC today demanded apology from the opposition for disrupting the proceedings of the house and leveling allegations against Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh. "B
Raipur, September 15, 2012: Former Chief of Rashtriya Swayam Sevak Sangh K S Sudarshan passed away here today. Sudarshan passed away at the RSS headquarters here of a cardiac arrest, RSS so
Raipur, September 14, 2012: After successful Gram Suraj Abhiyan the Raman Government today decided to launch a similar campaign in the urban areas of the state from November 19, next. A mee
New Delhi, September 13, 2012: Justice Altamas Kabir would be the new Chief Justice of India. He would assume the new charge on 29th of this month, official sources said. Born on Jul
Jagdalpur, September 12, 2012: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today came down heavily on the management of the Central public sector undertaking National Mineral Development Corporatio
Jagdalpur, September 12, 2012: Chhattisgarh government today announced to open an agriculture college at the Maoists hit Kanker district. A new Agriculture College would be opened at Kank
Raipur, September 12, 2012: In an unprecedented attack on BJP, Congress party today alleged that the saffron party was a disease to the country. "BJP is an epidemic for the country," AICC G
Raipur, September 11, 2012: All the appointments for the Pollution Control Board of Chhattisgarh were carried out as per law, the state government today said. "All the appointments for the
New Delhi, September 10, 2012: For admission in to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), a joint entrance examination system would be introduced from 2013, Government of India said. B
Raipur, September 09, 2012: Father of the White Revolution Dr Verghese Kurien passed away today. Kurien passed away early hours today at Nadiad in Gujarat after a brief illness, AMUL source
Raipur, September 08, 2012: BJP today demanded resignation of Manmohan Singh from the premiership accusing his government of involved in large scale irregularities in allotment of coal blocks, ca
Raipur, September 07, 2012: Chhattisgarh Government would start procurement of paddy from November 01, the state foundation day, a review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh was info
Raipur, September 06, 2012: In an ambitious plan for balanced development, Chhattisgarh Government has decided to draft individual master plan for all its 9734 gram panchayats of the state, offic
New Delhi, September 05, 2012: The United States Embassy in India today announced it was implementing a new visa processing system throughout the country that would further standardize procedures
Raipur, September 04, 2012: Several Congress workers were injured today after they clashed with the police during CM house gherao agitation by the opposition to press Raman Singh to resign from t
Raipur, September 03, 2012: Chhattisgarh Congress today demanded resignation of Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh and a CBI probe into the alleged irregularities in allotment of coal blocks of the st
Raipur, September 02, 2012: Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Ranjit Sinha today met the Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh and discussed various issues. The
Raipur, September 01, 2012: Former BJP National President Rajnath Singh today demanded cancellation of all coal block allotments and resignation of Manmohan Singh from the Prime Ministership over
Raipur, September 01, 2012: An ambitious e-docketing system was today introduced in the Women and Child Welfare Department of Chhattisgarh. Departmental Minister Lata Usendi launched the pr
Baikunthpur/Ambikapur, August 31, 2012: Sarguja district and Ghaghara gram Panchayat of Korea district were this year selected for National Literacy Award from Chhattisgarh, officials said today.
Raipur, August 31, 2012: The Controversial Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission today submitted its 11th annual report to the Governor Shekhar Dutt. CPSC Chairman Prof Pradeep Kumar Joshi
New Delhi, August 31, 2012: The Press Information Bureau has launched mobile version of website, pib.gov.in, to make its content easily accessible to mobile users. The URL of the mobile we
New Delhi, August 30, 2012: The Government of India today removed restriction on SMSs through mobile phone with immediate effect. The restriction of sending SMS on mobile phones has been wi
Raipur, August 29, 2012: Chhattisgarh is the only state in the country, which has been providing uninterrupted power supply to its farmers, State Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh said today.
Raipur, August 28, 2012: The Government of India has approved a proposal of the Chhattisgarh government to include Bijapur and Narayanpur under the Backward Regions Grant Fund (BRGF), officials s
Raipur, August 27, 2012: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today clarified that the state government under his leadership had suggested to the Centre on coal block allotment to avoid an
Raipur, May 16, 2012: Chhattisgarh government today decided to amend its rule to send only those applications to the high rise committee, which would have more than 30 metre height, officials sai
Dantewada, May 14, 2012: Dusty water of Iron ore was damaging a larger chunk of crop in Dantewada district. The Dantewada district administration has received complaints that a larger chunk
Raipur, May 14, 2012: Chhattisgarh Administration today stressed for early start of Dalli Rajhara-Raoghat Railway line to transport iron ore for the Bhilai Steel Plant. For the Dali Rajhara
Dantewada, Raipur, May 13, 2012: Maoist guerrillas tonight attacked a police party and shot dead six of them and a civilian in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh. "Six personnel of the Cent
Kanker, May 12, 2012: Chhattisgarh government has decided to rehabilitate 131 families in Kanker district, who were badly hit by the Maoists violence, officials said here today. The state h
Raipur, May 11, 2012: A tribal youth of Raipur was the first beneficiary of the recommendation of the Standing Committee, which has been constituted to review the cases of people lodged in variou
Korba, May 10, 2012: Chhattisgarh government today expressed its displeasure over the lack of sincerity by Anil Agrawal led BALCO in implementing its promises. BALCO should not only be enga
Bilaspur, May 09, 2012: The number of weekly Bilaspur-Tirunelveli-Bilaspur Express train would be changed from August 19, 2012, Railway officials said today. 12787/12788 Bilaspur-Tirunelvel
Raipur, May 08, 2012: Sukma District Collector Alex V F Paul Menon V, who had been kidnapped by the Maoists recently, today met Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh. During the meetin
Raipur, May 07, 2012: Chhattisgarh Government today said any one having less than two and half acre agriculture land would be treated as labourers and would be entitled for all benefits of an uno
New Delhi, May 07, 2012: The Supreme Court today granted bail to a senior Maoist leader Narayan Sanyal, who is currently lodged in a Jharkhand jail. The apex court granted bail and also sus
Raipur, May 06, 2012: Multi-edition English daily Pioneer was today launched from Raipur. Senior BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani launched the paper from Raipur in a function today. Addr
Raipur, May 04, 2012: Maoist interlocutor Brahma Dev Sharma today clarified that the interlocutors from the Maoists and the Chhattisgarh Government had reached only one agreement for the release
Raipur, May 04, 2012: Chhattisgarh government today made it clear that Alex V F Paul Menon V, who was taken hostage by the Maoists for 13 days, would continue as Sukma Collector. "Menon wou
Raipur, May 03, 2012: Main opposition Congress today expressing happiness over the release by Maoists of the Sukma District Collector Alex V F Paul Menon V, demanded a high level probe into the e
Raipur, May 03, 2012: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh this evening expressed his happiness over the release of Sukma District Collector Alex V F Paul Menon V by the Maoists and said Ni
Sukma, May 03, 2012: After staying with Maoists for 12 days, Sukma District Collector Alex V F Paul Menon V today thanked the mediators and the Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh for his
Sukma/Raipur, May 03, 2012: In a significant development, the Maoists today handed over the kidnapped Sukma Collector Alex V F Paul Menon V to their interlocutors Dr Brahma Dev Sharma and Prof G H
Sukma, May 3, 2012: Maoists today released the Sukma District Collector Alex V F Paul Menon V. A top police officer of Chhattisgarh confirmed to the ChhattisgarhTopNews.Com release of Menon
Raipur, May 02, 2012: The interlocutors from both the parties today discussed the issue of release of Sukma District Collector Alex V F Paul Menon V, who is in the custody of Maoists since April
Raipur/Dantewada May 02, 2012: When the people of Chhattisgarh are eagerly waiting for the release of Sukma District Collector Alex V F Paul Menon V, the Maoists today attacked a police party and
Raipur, May 01, 2012: The Maoists today said they would release the kidnapped Sukma District Collector Alex V F Paul Menon V on May 3 at Tadmetla. The Collector would be handed over to the
Raipur, May 01, 2012: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today said he was ready to talk anywhere and in any forum to find a peaceful solution to the Maoist problem. After the Maois
Raipur, April 30, 2012: Following are the complete text of appeal made by Maoist interlocutors today to Naxals to release kidnapped Sukma District Collector Alex V F Paul Menon V.
Raipur, April 30, 2012: Following are the complete text of agreement had between the Maoist and the Chhattisgarh Government interlocutors today to secure the release of kidnapped Sukma District C
Raipur, April 30, 2012: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today hailed the agreement had between the state government and the Maoist interlocutors to secure the release of kidnapped Sukm
Raipur, April 30, 2012: Maoist interlocutors Dr Brahma Dev Sharma and Prof G Haragopal have appealed to the rebels to release Sukma District Collector Alex V F Paul Menon V unharmed after both th
Raipur, April 30, 2012: In a major development, the four interlocutors today announced to reach an agreement on various issues and said by May 2, 2012, the kidnapped Sukma District Collector woul
Raipur, April 30, 2012: Finally a breakthrough was achieved today after hectic parley between the interlocutors of Chhattisgarh Government and the Maoist to secure the safe release of Sukma Distr
Raipur, April 30, 2012: After intense discussions among the Chhattisgarh Government and the Maoists sides, the interlocutors of the rebels have indicated a positive result saying the talk was pro
Raipur, April 30, 2012: A high level meeting today met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh and discussed in detailed various steps taken by the Chhattisgarh government to secu
Sukma, Raipur, April 29, 2012: Maoists interlocutors Dr Brahma Dev Sharma and Prof G Haragopal today said abducted Sukma District Collector Alex V F Paul Menon V was safe but his release would ta
Raipur, April 29, 2012: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today inaugurated a new colourful magazine Misal, edited and published by eminent journalist Aniruddha Dubey. The Chief Mi
Sukma, Raipur, April 28, 2012: Maoists interlocutors Dr Brahma Dev Sharma and Prof G Haragopal today flew to Sukma forest area of Chhattisgarh to discuss various issues with the rebel leaders reg
Raipur, April 27, 2012: Maoists today refused to extend the deadline set by them to fulfill certain conditions to secure the release of the Sukma District Collector Alex V F Paul Menon V, who was
Raipur, April 27, 2012: Maoists interlocutors Dr Brahma Dev Sharma and Prof G Haragopal could visit the Sukma forest to discuss various matters with the Maoists and take their consent, official s
Raipur, Sukma, Korba, April 27, 2012: Even after seven days there was no direct information about Sukma District Collector Alex V F Paul Menon V, who was kidnapped by the Maoists on April 21 from
Korba, April 27, 2012: Chhattisgarh Government today expressed its inability to free any Maoists, currently lodged in various jails of the state. "We do not have power to release any of the
Raipur, April 26, 2012: The first ever talk between the Chhattisgarh government and Maoist interlocutors today failed to yield expected result on the issue of Sukma Collector Alex V F Paul Menon
Sukma/Raipur, April 26, 2012: Former CPI MLA Manish Kunjam today said Sukma Collector Alex V F Paul Menon V, who has been kidnapped by Maoists on April 21, was fine. After handing over med
Raipur, April 26, 2012: Maoist interlocutor Dr Brahma Dev Sharma today blamed the system for the abduction of the Sukma Collector Alex V F Paul Menon V on April 21 by Maoists. "The current
Raipur, April 26, 2012: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today said he was hopeful that the meeting between both the government and the Maoists interlocutors would yield positive result
Raipur, April 25, 2012: Chhattisgarh government today appealed to the Maoists to extend the dead line set for fulfilling the conditions to release the Sukma District Collector Alex V F Paul Meno
Raipur, April 25, 2012: the stage is all set for the first ever talk between the Chhattisgarh Government and the Maoists tomorrow for the early release of Sukma District Collector Alex V F Paul M
Raipur, April 25, 2012: Maoists today named Prof G Haragopal as their new interlocutor after senior Supreme Court Advocate Prashant Bhushan and CPI leader Manish Kunjam refused to mediate on beha
Raipur, Sukma, April 24, 2012: Former CPI MLA Manish Kunjam today met the wife of Sukma Collector Alex V F Paul Menon V, who has been kidnapped by Maoists on April 21, and collected medicines for
Raipur, April 24, 2012: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today said former Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh Nirmala Buch and former Chief Secretary of Chhattisgarh Suyogya Kumar Misra
New Delhi, April 24, 2012: Union Minister Charan Das Mahant today met Union Home Minister P Chidambaram and demanded safe release of Sukma District Collector Alex V F Paul Menon V, who was abduct
Raipur, Jagdalpur, New Delhi, April 24, 2012: In a severe blow to the Maoists, senior Supreme Court advocate Prashant Bhushan and CPI leader Manish Kunjam today refused to become Maoists interloc
Raipur, April 23, 2012: Maoists, who have kidnapped Sukma Collector Alex V F Paul Menon V, late tonight suggested three names as interlocutors after Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh sai
Raipur, April 23, 2012: An all party meeting here in Chhattisgarh capital today appealed to the Maoists to release Sukma Collector Alex V F Paul Menon V unharmed, who was abducted by the left win
Sukma, April 23, 2012: For the first time a high level government delegation today met Asha, wife of Sukma Collector Alex V F Paul Menon V, who has been abducted by the Maoists on Saturday during
Raipur, April 22, 2012: A day after his kidnap on gun point, the Maoists today asked the Chhattisgarh government to fulfill by April 25, its demands to secure the release of Sukma Collector Alex
Raipur, April 22, 2012: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh tonight discussed with his ministers kidnapping of Sukma Collector Alex V F Paul Menon V by the Maoists and also formed a Cabine
Raipur, April 22, 2012: Even after a day, the government was clueless about the whereabouts of the Sukma District Collector Alex V F Paul Menon V, who was kidnapped yesterday by Maoist guerrillas
Raipur, April 21, 2012: In a daring incident, Maoists today kidnapped District Collector of Sukma Alex V F Paul Menon V after killing both his armed body guards, official said. "District Co
Raipur, April 20, 2012: Maoists today attacked a Gram Suraj party and killed three persons in Bijapur district, where as BJP MLA Mahesh Gagda, two IAS officers Collector and Zilla Panchayat CEO h
Korba, April 20, 2012: The Central PSU NTPC has developed an innovative model to supply electricity to a tribal village in Korba district of Chhattisgarh, officials said today. With an inve
Bilaspur, April 19, 2012: Chhattisgarh Government today failed to submit its reply before the state High Court on the new reservation policy and sought more time for that. Taking two petiti
New Delhi, April 19, 2012: The Government of India has changed the name of the Department of Information and Technology, DIT (Ministry of Communications and Information Technology) to Department
Dantewada, April 18, 2012: Giving a surprise to the Maoists, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today began his connect village programme Gram Suraj from Kasoli village of Dantewada distr
Raipur, April 17, 2012: The prestigious IIT Kharagpur today signed a memorandum of understanding with the Government of Chhattisgarh to open a centre in the state. Director Indian Institute
Raipur, April 14, 2012: For the first time Indian Army Chief General Vijay Kumar Singh and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today discussed in details the protracted Maoists problem of
Raipur, April 13, 2012: Looking into the current heat wave condition in Chhattisgarh, the state Government today ordered morning session from April 16 in all the schools of the state, officials s
Raipur, April 13, 2012: Chief of Army Staff General Vijay Kumar Singh would visit Bastar region tomorrow before meeting the Governor and Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, officials said today.
Raipur, April 13, 2012: About 37 lakh children would be administered polio drops next Sunday, officials said today. The state government targets to reach out to about 37 lakh children betwe
Raipur, April 12, 2012: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today said his government was functioning "honestly and efficiently", although the opposition was desperately trying to get some
Raipur, April 12, 2012: Maoists today attacked an ambulance in Sukma district in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, officials said. Maoists today attacked a 108 Sanjeevani ambulance near Morgun
Bilaspur, April 11, 2012: Chhattisgarh Urban Development and Health Minister Amar Agrawal today expressed his strong displeasure over the slow place of developmental works in his native district
Raipur, April 11, 2012: Main opposition Congress today said it would take the mining scam of Chhattisgarh and especially the alleged irregularities in coal sector to the people during the assembl
Raipur, April 10, 2012: Chhattisgarh Home Minister Nanki Ram Kanwar today demanded a high level probe against the Korba District Collector Rajpal Singh Tyagi. The Home Minister has written
Raipur, April 10, 2012: Mother of senior journalist Bibhash Jha passed away today after a brief illness, his family member said. Manju Rani Jha passed away today after a brief illness, Jha
Raipur, April 08, 2012: Saraswati Mohapatra, mother of Editor for Bastar Impact newspaper Suresh Mohapatra, passed away today. She died in a road accident near Marenga, while travelling fro
Raipur, April 07, 2012: Commissioner Public Relations N Baijendra Kumar today said Chhattisgarh has a lot of potential for Community Radio. The low cost Community Radio has a lot of potenti
Raipur, April 06, 2012: Chhattisgarh government has drafted an ambitious plan to impart special education to the children affected by the Maoists violence in the state. Chhattisgarh Governm
Raipur, April 05, 2012: The ambitious seventh Gram Suraj Abhiyan of Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh would be started from April 18 to 27, 2012, officials said today. The Gram Suraj campaign w
Raipur, April 04, 2012: General Officer Commanding in Chief of Central Command Lt Gen Anil Chait, who is on his maiden visit of Chhattisgarh, today visited Kondagaon to meet his soldiers, who ar
Bilaspur, April 03, 2012: Senior Police Officer B S Maravi today passed away after a brief illness. Maravi was the Inspector General of Police, Bilaspur. He was admitted to a local pr
Raipur, February 10, 2012: Main opposition Congress today questioned the police transfer policy of Chhattisgarh government and alleged that the regime was adopting discriminatory attitude.
Jagdalpur, February 09, 2012: In a major incident, Maoists today ambushed and killed a top Koya Commander Kartam Surya in newly created Sukma district of Chhattisgarh and injured a senior police
Rajnandgaon, February 07, 2012: Father of Rajnandgaon BJP Lok Sabha MP Madhu Sudan Yadav passed away today, officials said. Durga Prasad Yadav passed away today at Rajnandgaon, officials sa
Raipur, February 06, 2012: Chhattisgarh government has accepted the resignation of Dr Salim Raj from the Chairmanship of the State Haj Committee. The state government has accepted the resig
Raipur, February 05, 2012: Chhattisgarh Government has decided to deploy over 300 heavily armed policemen in the 14-day long Rajim Kumbh, starting from February 07, next, officials said today.
Raipur, February 04, 2012: Chhattisgarh Government today declared two more tehsils drought hit, with that a total of 26 tehsils of the state have been declared drought hit this year. Baloda
Raipur/New Delhi, February 04, 2012: Government of India has announced new projects to provide sustainable livelihood to the tribals in Maoist violence affected districts of Chhattisgarh. T
Raipur, February 03, 2012: Agharia caste has again been included in the list of other backward caste category, officials said today. Government of India has again included Agharia caste und
Raipur, February 02, 2012: Prominent Maoist leader of the country Narayan Sanyal was today shifted from the high security Raipur Central Jail amid tight security. Sanyal has been taken to J
Raipur, February 02, 2012: Chhattisgarh Cabinet would honour both the Padma Shri awardees from the state on Tuesday next. Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today decided to honour both Shamshad
Raipur, February 01, 2012: Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi would visit Raipur on February 8 to discuss various issues with the Chhattisgarh government, officials said today. During his visi
Kanker/Raipur, January 30, 2012: Seven hardcore Maoists, including four commanders, today surrendered before the Kanker Police of Chhattisgarh. Among the surrender Maoist leaders were one E
Raipur, January 29, 2012: Adopting an innovative method, Chhattisgarh Government today decided to distribute stipend to lakhs of students through ATM type cards. About 27 lakh students woul
Raipur, January 29, 2012: Chhattisgarh Government has ordered a thorough probe against the dean of the government owned Bilaspur medical college after questions were raised about his educational
Raipur, January 28, 2012: A statue of three-time Chief Minister of undivided Madhya Pradesh Shyama Charan Shukla was unveiled today at Chhattisgarh Capital Raipur. Speaker Lok Sabha Meira K
Raigarh, January 27, 2012: A senior Maoist leader was today killed in a gun battle in industrial district of Raigarh, Chhattisgarh Police said. In an encounter between police and Maoists, on
Raipur, January 26, 2012: Sree Narayana Guru Sandesh Samiti, Raipur celebrated the Republic Day in a different way. With the help of Red Cross and other organisations and experts, the Samit
New Delhi/Raipur, January 26, 2012: A tableau on international famous Jhinjhari and Dondaki clay art of Chhattisgarh today received huge applause at the Republic Day parade at New Delhi. Th
Jagdalpur/Raipur, January 26, 2012: Republic Day was celebrated today in full colour in all the 27 districts of Chhattisgarh. When Governor Shekhar Dutt unfurled the National Flag at Raipur, Chie
Raipur, January 26, 2012: Chhattisgarh Governor Shekhar Dutt was today fainted during the ceremonial Republic Day Parade ceremony at Police Parade Ground here. While addressing the ceremony
Raipur, January 25, 2012: Lok Sabah Speaker Meira Kumar would unveil a statue of former Chief Minister of undivided Madhya Pradesh Shyama Charan Shukla on Saturday, next, officials said today.
New Delhi/Raipur, January 25, 2012: President of India Pratibha Patil today approved conferment of prestigious Padma Shri award to two women of Chhattisgarh, who are engaged in social work.
New Delhi/Raipur, January 24, 2012: The Union Cabinet today approved a proposal and renamed Mana Airport as Swami Vivekanand Airport, Raipur. The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Dr Manmo
Kondagaon/Jagdalpur, January 24, 2012: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today launched a new scheme to address mal-nutrition in the state. Nawa Jatan, a nutrition campaign was lau
Kondagaon/Jagdalpur, January 24, 2012: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today formally inaugurated the Kondagaon district, which was carved out from Bastar district. A distinct fe
Raipur, January 23, 2012: Chhattisgarh Government today alerted all its officials to keep an eye on Bird Flu cases in the state. The Veterinary Department has issued the warning to keep an
Raipur, January 23, 2012: Chhattisgarh Government today formally agreed to separate Panchayat Raj from Social Welfare Department and make that a separate entity. Currently Panchayat and Soc
Raipur, January 22, 2012: Main opposition Congress today demanded extension of last date for procurement of paddy due to untimely rainfall. The State Government should extend the last date
Bilaspur, January 21, 2012: The new Inspector General of Police of Bilaspur G P Singh has expressed strong displeasure over the style of policing in Bilaspur district. In a meeting with the
Raipur, January 20, 2012: Facing strong resentment over renaming of Balodabazar, Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today clarified that the district headquarters would continue to be Balodabazar.
Ambikapur, January 19, 2012: Surajpur was today formally inaugurated as a district, although it was enjoying the status of a police district for last couple of years. Chief Minister Dr Rama
Raipur, January 18, 2012: It seems the BJP government in Chhattisgarh has hurriedly declared nine districts. Political observers have started questioning the preparedness of the state gover
Ambikapur, January 17, 2012: In an appeasement move, Chhattisgarh government today decided to re-name Balrampur district as Balrampur-Ramanujganj district. Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh for
Sukma, Dantewada, January 16, 2012: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today formally inaugurated hyper sensitive Sukma as a district, where women population has outsmart the male.
Raipur, January 15, 2012: Five crew members had a providential escape as a helicopter of the Border Security Force (BSF) crashed at Mana Air Port of the Capital city of Raipur in Chhattisgarh.
Raipur, January 15, 2012: A helicopter of the Border Security Force (BSF) crashed at Mana Air Port of the Capital city of Raipur in Chhattisgarh. ″A BSF copter crashed at Raipur Airpo
Raipur, January 14, 2012: Chhattisgarh government today cancelled its scheduled Suraj Campaign in the urban areas of the state. Suraj was one of the most ambitious campaigns of the Chief Mi
Bemetara/Durg, January 13, 2012: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today formally inaugurated 100 per cent electrified Bemetara district, which has been carved out from Durg district.
Raipur, January 13, 2012: A senior faculty of the Indira Gandhi Agriculture University, Raipur, Prof Saket Kumar Sarawagi passed away today, university officials said. Prof Sarawagi, 52, pa
Mungeli, January 12, 2012: Mungeli waited for 152 years to become a district of Chhattisgarh from a tehsil. Mungeli was created a Tehsil by Britishers in the year 1860 but had to wait for 1
Jagdalpur, January 11, 2012: Ruling BJP MLA Bhima Mandavi had a providential escape today when suspected Maoists allegedly opened fire on his vehicle in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh.
Raipur, January 11, 2012: Creation of Gariaband as a new district would help in eradicating backwardness of the region and added a new chapter of development to the tribal region, Chief Minister
Raipur, January 11, 2012: The prestigious Indira Gandhi Agriculture University here in Chhattisgarh is completing 25 years this month, officials said today. The Agriculture University of R
Balod, January 10, 2012: Creation of nine new districts would speed up development works and improve the condition of the people, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today said formally in
Raipur, January 10, 2012: Government of India today sanctioned three roads using latest Polymer based technologies in the hyper Maoists violence hit districts of Chhattisgarh, officials said.
Raipur, January 09, 2012: Chhattisgarh Government today sought financial help from the Centre to promote sports in the newly created nine districts of the state. During a meeting between Un
Raipur, January 08, 2012: A day after police assaulted villagers for opposing public hearing on the 1320 expansion project of private power producer LANCO, ruling BJP today accused the main oppos
Raipur, January 06, 2012: Senior Programme Executive of Raipur Doordarshan Manoj Kumar Bain passed away early today, officials said. Bain died after a massive cardiac arrest, Doordarshan so
Dantewada, January 05, 2012: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh will formally inaugurate the newly created Sukma district on January 16, next, officials said today. Amid impressive
Raipur, January 03, 2012: In an important decision, the BJP government in Chhattisgarh today said it has enforced Citizens' Charter in the state while bringing in 139 public services under it.
Raipur, January 02, 2012: All Indian Congress Committee today cleared the names of 11 District Congress Committee Presidents, including former Minister Shankar Sodhi for Kondagaon. Congre
Raipur, January 01, 2012: A Superintending Engineer and his wife were today killed in a road accident in Durg district of Chhattisgarh, officials said. Superintending Engineer in Public
Raipur, January 01, 2012: The total number of districts in Chhattisgarh has gone up to 27 with creation of nine more districts today. From today nine more districts have started functioning
The entire team of ChhattisgarhTopNews.Com wishes its readers a Happy and Prosperous New Year-2012. May Peace and Prosperity prevail in Chhattisgarh and other parts of India.
Raipur, December 31, 2011: Chhattisgarh Police have arrested two persons in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh for allegedly sacrificing a 7-year old girl child superstitiously believing that would
Raipur, December 29, 2011: Congress today expressed concern over the reported cases of human trafficking and farmers committing suicide in Chhattisgarh, and blamed the state BJP government for th
Jagdalpur/Raipur, December 28, 2011: Chhattisgarh Government today removed IPS officer Ankit Garg from the post of Dantewada District Superintendent of Police after a group of Maoists detonated a
Jagdalpur, December 28, 2011: In a daring act, a group of Maoists today detonated a near completion police station building at Geedam in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh. Past mid night
Raipur, December 28, 2011: Chhattisgarh government has decided to provide an insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh to each of the registered journalist of the state. The insurance scheme would cover
Jagdalpur, December 26, 2011: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today announced to make seven rainfall deficit blocks of Bastar district as drought hit. Addressing a public meeting
Raipur, December 25, 2011: BJP government in Chhattisgarh today celebrated the birth day of former Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee as the Good Governance Day. On the occasion of Sushasa
Raipur, December 24, 2011: For amending Panchayati Raj Act, Chhattisgarh Government has formed a high level committee, officials said today. A nine-member committee has been formed to make
Raipur, December 22, 2011: Chhattisgarh government has issued notification to have the 14 days Rajim Kumbh from February 07, officials said today. The Rajim Kumbh would be held from February
Korba, December 21, 2011: Chhattisgarh Pollution Control Board has issued notices to the Chairman of the National Thermal Power Corporation for polluting river and dumping fly ash. The Boa
Bilaspur, December 20, 2011: Railway authorities have introduced a new help line for security. For any security related matter please call 9752490777, a release by the South East Central Ra
Raipur, December 19, 2011: The BJP Government in Chhattisgarh today announced to celebrate the birth day of former Prime Minister and BJP leader Atal Behari Vajpayee as the Good Governance Day.
Raipur, December 17, 2011: Main opposition Congress today expressing concern over recovery of 292 children in Karnataka capital Bangalore, claimed among them were the children, who had migrated
Jashpurnagar, December 15, 2011: All the gram Panchayats in Jashpur district of Chhattisgarh would conduct special Gram Sabhas or village meetings to collect data about the people migrated to oth
Raipur, December 14, 2011: Chhattisgarh Administration today clamped prohibitory order in and around Vidhan Sabha for smooth conduct of the Winter session of the House. During the winter se
Raipur, December 12, 2011: Chhattisgarh cabinet today approved a legislation with severe punishment for cow slaughter and trafficking of domesticated animal. The cabinet, chaired by Chief
Raipur, December 12, 2011: Chhattisgarh cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh, today approved a proposal to appoint the widow of journalist Sushil Pathak as teacher at Bilaspur.
Kanker, December 11, 2011: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today said his government accorded top priority to the problems of village, poor and farmers. Village, poor and farmers
Raipur, December 09, 2011: Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava were today appointed as the Additional Judges of Chhattisgarh High Court. The President of I
Raipur, December 08, 2011: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today nominated two persons as Director of state Hast Shilp Vikas Board and four as Director of Khadi and Village Industry Bo
Raipur, December 07, 2011: Chhattisgarh cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh, today decided to give 32 per cent reservation to the Scheduled Tribe, 12 per cent to Scheduled Caste and
Ambikapur, December 06, 2011: Bilaspur District and Sessions Judge Anita Jha would probe the alleged fake encounter case of Meena Khalko. After the state government declared a judicial prob
Raipur, December 05, 2011: Chhattisgarh Government is working on a project to have a new portal which would function as a single window solution, officials said today. Information Technolog
Jagdalpur, December 04, 2011: A Magistrate inquiry has been ordered into the alleged custodial death of a rape accused in Kodenar police station of Bastar District in Chhattisgarh. Tokapal
Raipur, December 03, 2011: Chhattisgarh Government has declared 14 tehsils as drought hit, officials said today. Fourteen tehsils spread over four districts have been declared drought hit on
New Delhi, December 02, 2011: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today demanded the Centre to increase the minimum support price of paddy or give bonus to compensate loss of farmers.
Raipur, December 01, 2011: Coal Indian Limited, which has a larger interest in Chhattisgarh, wanted to open a medical college in the state, official sources said here today. Coal Indian Lim
Raipur, November 29, 2011: Chhattisgarh produces about Rs 1000 crore worth of minor forest produces, Forest Minister Vikram Usendi said here today. Tendu leaves, Sal seeds, Harra and simila
Raipur, November 29, 2011: In a severe road mishap sons of two senior state government officials, including Additional Director Public Relations Sukhdev Singh Korety, died late in the night yeste
Raigarh, November 28, 2011: All the General Provident Fund accounts holders of Chhattisgarh could now be informed of the balance of their account through SMS. Every month, through SMS, the
Raipur, November 27, 2011: Maoists today killed a people's representative in Koyalibeda area of Kanker district in Chhattisgarh. Vice Chairman of Koyalibeda Janpad Panchayat Prankrishna Hal
Jagdalpur, November 26, 2011: Fearing law and order breakdown Chhattisgarh administration today cancelled the public hearing for the proposed Steel and Pellet Plant of the National Mineral Develo
Raipur, November 26, 2011: Chhattisgarh government has drawn up an ambitious Rs 1170 crore plan to repair the rural roads, which are not coming under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, officia
Raipur, November 23, 2011: The Winter session of Chhattisgarh Assembly would start from December 15, next, Assembly sources said today. The winter session would have seven sittings between
Raigarh, November 22, 2011: Chhattisgarh Administration has denied having harassed a villager in the name of encroachment forcing him to commit suicide. The cause of suicide of Surendra Kum
Bilaspur, November 20, 2011: Indian Railways today said it has introduced a new sets of rule for the reservation under the Tatkal scheme. As per the new rule, advance reservation period o
Raipur, November 19, 2011: After banning cow slaughter in Chhattisgarh, the BJP government in the state was working on bringing in a stringent law to check trafficking of cows. To stop smug
Raipur, November 16, 2011: Top Indian Army officers today reviewed the progress of Jungle warfare training during their visit to the Army Camps in Kondagaon area of Bastar district in Chhattisgar
Raipur, November 15, 2011: Amid allegation of ESSAR Steel paying money to Maoists, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram today condemned the alleged funding to naxalites by any corporate houses.
Raipur, November 14, 2011: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh would review the law and order situation of the state at a conference of the District Collectors, SPs and Revenue Commissione
Bilaspur, November 13, 2011: Ernakulam would now be directly connected with train services from Bilaspur from tomorrow, officials said today. A weekly train between Bilaspur and Ernakulam w
Raipur, November 12, 2011: Police and Forest Departments have agreed to construct roads in the naxal affected areas of Chhattisgarh, Union Minister for Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Jairam
Raipur, November 08, 2011: Chhattisgarh Government today suspended the Chief District Medical Officer of Durg and four others after scores of people lost their eye sights in September Balod eye c
Raipur, November 06, 2011: Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee President Nand Kumar Patel today said he has decided not to celebrate his birth day looking into the incident in which scores of
Raipur, November 05, 2011: Chhattisgarh has earned a new identity of hunger free state under the able leadership of Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh, former union Minister Dr Murli Manohar Joshi tol
Raipur, November 05, 2011: Chhattisgarh Government has directed all the schools in the state to open Saturday classes from morning. From Primary to Higher Secondary, all schools would have
Jagdalpur, November 03, 2011: A second brigade of the Indian Army has reached Maoist-hit Bastar region of Chhattisgarh for training on jungle warfare, officials said here today. About 2500
Korba, November 02, 2011: On instruction from the Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh, the Korba district administration has ordered a magistrate inquiry into the alleged suicide by a government employ
Raipur, November 01, 2011: Chhattisgarh Governor Shekhar Dutt today inaugurated a grand function here to celebrate the eleventh State Foundation day and greeted the 2.55 crore people on this occa
Raipur, November 01, 2011: Mineral rich Chhattisgarh today completed 11 years. On November 1, 2000, Chhattisgarh was carved out from Madhya Pradesh and became a new state. Governor Sh
New Delhi, October 31, 2011: Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Ajit Jogi today moved the Supreme Court seeking review of its order allowing the state government to examine the authenticity of hi
Korba, October 30, 2011: A Government of India employee and his wife allegedly committed suicide here in Korba district of Chhattisgarh for alleged police atrocities on his son. Pokhram Pate
Raipur, October 27, 2011: Former legislature Ashwini Dubey passed away today. Dubey passed away here, official sources said. He had represented Dharsiwa segment of Raipur district in
Raipur, October 26, 2011: Chhattisgarh Government has identified migration prone 28 blocks, spread over 10 districts, to provide health services to the vulnerable section of the society, official
Bilaspur, October 25, 2011: The Indian Railways has declared half day close of all passenger reservation counters tomorrow. All the Passenger Reservation System (PRS) Counters would be clos
Raipur, October 25, 2011: Chhattisgarh Government has declared November 01, next as a general holiday on the occasion of the State Foundation Day. November 01, 2011 would be a general holid
Bilaspur/Raipur, October 23, 2011: Confusion over the death toll was continued for the second day today when various media reported 18 people dead, the Indian Railways corrected its own figure an
Raipur, October 23, 2011: Senior BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani today pulled up the Congress-led government at the Centre over its stand on Maoists and said the policy of the Central Government on
Bilaspur, October 22, 2011: At least twelve people were today killed and eight injured as a speedy passenger train ran over them in Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh, officials said. The ac
Raipur, October 22, 2011: Prominent tribal Congress leader and former MLA Rajendra Pambhoi has passed away, officials said today. Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh and several other leaders hav
Raipur, October 21, 2011: The Rath of prominent BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani would arrive in the capital city of Raipur tomorrow and from here he would proceed to Odisha, BJP said today. A
Raipur, October 20, 2011: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today returned to the state from an eleven-day tour of the United States of America. Ministers Nankiram Kanwar, Chandras
Raipur, October 18, 2011: Senior state government official Umesh Dwivedi's wife passed away today. Mamata, wife of Additional Director Public Relations Department Umesh Dwivedi, died today
Raipur, October 15, 2011: In a significant development, Chhattisgarh Government has decided to take away the strategic Airport of Jagdalpur from the Defence Ministry and give that to the National
Raipur, October 13, 2011: In a severe set back to former Chief Minister Ajit Jogi, the Supreme Court today allowed the Chhattisgarh government to examine the controversial ST caste certificate of
Raipur, October 12, 2011: A group of Maoists have allegedly looted weapon from Congress MLA from Bindranawagarh Damarudhar Pujari yesterday night, police said today. As per information prov
Korba, October 11, 2011: Korba District Collector RSP Tyagi has asked the controversial Prakash Industry Limited not to ply its vehicles on Katghora-Poudi road saying the overloading trucks of th
Raipur, October 09, 2011: A group of medical students last night attacked some media persons, who had gone to cover a flash strike by the junior doctors of the Government Medical College Hospital
Raipur, October 09, 2011: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today left Raipur for an eleven day tour of the United States of America. This would be his first US visit during his se
Raipur, October 08, 2011: Chhattisgarh Governor Shekhar Dutt would inaugurate the five-day long celebration of the foundation day of the state, known as Rajyotshav, officials said today. Wh
Dantewada, October 7, 2011: At least three security personnel of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) were killed in a daring ambush by the Maoists on the National Highway 16 in Dantewada district of Ch
Raipur, October 06, 2011: First President of Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee Ramanuj Lal Yadav passed away today. Yadav passed away in a private hospital at Bhilai this afternoon.
Raipur, October 04, 2011: For the first time in several years the AICC has declared the names of office bearers for Chhattisgarh, which will get into poll mode in two years time. The AICC h
Jagdalpur, October 03, 2011: The one man Judicial Commission of Justice T P Sharma has began the probe on arson and violence in Tadmetla, Morpalli, Timarpur and Dornapal in Dantewada District of
Raipur, October 03, 2011: A girl student was killed today when a portion of the roof of her school collapsed in Korea district of Chhattisgarh, officials said. Gulsita, daughter of Gulsher
Raipur. October 03, 2011: The Rajyotshav 2011 would be organised at the same old place of Science College Ground instead of the Naya Raipur, officials said today. After a high level meetin
Kanker, October 02, 2011: Chhattisgarh administration has ordered for a magistrate probe into the Maoists Police encounter, in which two BSF personnel were killed on June 26 last. Sub Divis
Ambikapur, October 01, 2011: Chhattisgarh Administration has registered police case against two revenue officials and two others for allegedly involved in fabricating documents to sale government
Kanker, September 29, 2011: The Judicial Commissioner Justice T P Sharma would be on a four day tour of Bastar region from October 01, officials said today. Justice Sharma would reach Jagda
Dantewada, September 28, 2011: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today appealed to the Maoists to shun violence for over all development of Bastar region and Chhattisgarh. If Maois
Raipur, September 27, 2011 A top official the Indian multi-national company ESSAR was today arrested for allegedly assisting and funding Maoists in Chhattisgarh, a senior police officer said.
Raipur, September 26, 2011: Chhattisgarh Government today decided to have an international centre for research on the work and philosophy of Swami Vivekananda. A trust would be constituted
Raipur, September 24, 2011: BJP National President Nitin Gadkari today demanded the resignation of Union Home Minister P Chidambaram from the union cabinet for his alleged involvement in the tel
Raipur, September 23, 2011: Main opposition Congress in Chhattisgarh was contemplating to file a public interest litigation (PIL) in the court on the alleged irregularities in the state Electrici
Jagdalpur, September 23, 2011: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today said the State Police was probing the alleged incident of corporate house ESSAR funding Maoists in the state and sa
Raipur, September 22, 2011: Chhattisgarh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh, today approved a judicial probe into the sensational murder of Meena Khalko in Sarguja district.
Jagdalpur, August 11, 2011: Chhattisgarh Government has appointed five new members to the Bastar Area Tribal Development Authority. Rajaram Todem of Bijapur, Sharad Awasthy Jagdalpur, Rajend
Raipur, August 10, 2011: The Weather Department today warned heavy rainfall in many places of Chhattisgarh in the next 24-hour. Monsoon has been vigorous over West Madhya Pradesh and active
Raipur, August 8, 2011: The brief Monsoon session of the Chhattisgarh Assembly would be held from August 29, for which notification was issued today. The monsoon session would start from Au
Raigarh, August 07, 2011: Congress MP Naveen Jindal owned Jindal Steel and Power Limited has opened a college here in its premises of Chhattisgarh to impart training to the students to meet the i
Raipur, August 07, 2011: Chhattisgarh Government has offered a token amount of one rupee land and other lucrative concessions to organisations to set up private medical colleges in the state.
Jagdalpur, August 06, 2011: Forestry Bastar region of Chhattisgarh has been experiencing a huge shortage of rainfall this monsoon, pushing the farmers in a worrisome situation. As per the r
Ambikapur/Raipur, June 28, 2011: At least 12 people were killed today and 16 injured when the boundary wall of the bunglow of Sarguja SP collapsed due to heavy rainfall, Chhattisgarh officials sa
Jagdalpur, June 16, 2011: Kanker district administration was today asked to gear up to meet the challenges of monsoon fury. Reviewing the works of the Kanker District, Bastar Commissioner
Raipur, June 15, 2011: A large number of Maoists attacked the residence of a former MLA Nandaram Sodhi in Dantewada district in Chhattisgarh and shot at his brother, officials said today. L
Raipur, June 14, 2011: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh has cleared the posting of four as the members of the State Women Commission, officials said today. Four members have been
New Delhi, June 14, 2011: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today admitted that the higher amount of explosives used by the Maoists for IED blasts were making the anti-landmine vehicles
Raipur, June 12, 2011: Chhattisgarh Government today said it was ready to face the monsoon fury and to meet the challenges a round the clock state Flood control room would start functioning from
Dantewada/Raipur, June 11, 2011: In a third deadly attack in as many days, Maoists today killed three CRPF personnel and seriously injured two in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh, police said.
Dantewada, June 10, 2011: Maoists have triggered a powerful land mine blast and killed ten policemen in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh only after they shot dead five policemen earlier in the
Jagdalpur, June 9, 2011: Maoists raided a police camp in an early morning attack in Narayanpur district and killed five policemen. A large number of armed Maoists raided the police camp in
Sambalpur, May 04, 2011: At least 26 passengers were injured past mid night today when an Express train hit a derailed goods train near Titlagarh junction of Balangir District in Odisha, neighbou
Bilaspur, May 03, 2011: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today filed a review petition in the Chhattisgarh High Court against the acquittal of Amit Jogi, son of former Congress Chief Min
Raipur, May 02, 2011: Senior IPS officer Rajeev Shrivastava was today appointed as the Inspector General of Anti-naxal operation in Chhattisgarh. Shrivastava is posted at the Police Headqua
Ambikapur, May 01, 2011: A special task force of Chhattisgarh Administration has rescued three child labourers from various business establishments of Sarguja district in the state, officials sai
Kanker, April 30, 2011: In a significant development, Chhattisgarh Police today asked all the non-government organisations and voluntary organisations to submit details of their organisations to
Kanker, April 29, 2011: Two staff of the Counter Terrorism and Jungle Warfare Training Centre Kanker have been accused of raping two minor girls in Kanker district of Chhattisgarh. Two cook
Bilaspur, April 27, 2011: Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker Dharam Lal Kaushik today urged media houses and journalists to start Chhattisgarhi newspapers in the state. Addressing a conference o
Raipur, April 25, 2011: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today said Congress was far from reality on understanding the pulse of the people. "Congress should understand the ground
Korba, April 25, 2011: Police have recovered a human skeleton from Kosgai hill of the Korba District in Chhattisgarh, police said today. Katghora Police has seized human skeleton from Kosga
Raipur, April 25, 2011: Second phase of the Gram Suraj Abhiyan-2011 was started today. The second phase of the sixth Gram Suraj of Raman Singh Government would continue till April 29, offic
Korba, April 24, 2011: Raman Singh government in Chhattisgarh has extended the time period of the judicial inquiry commission to submit its report on the Chimney disaster of the Anil Agrawal led
Raipur, April 24, 2011: Prominent Spiritual Guru Sathya Sai Baba passed away this morning after hospitalization for nearly a month. The 85-year-old Baba passed away at 7.40 AM today at Sri
Raipur, April 23, 2011: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today said the nature of demands of the people have changed in the last couple of years and now they are more focussing on stren
Raipur, April 21, 2011: Chhattisgarh Congress today complaint to the Election Commission against the state ruling BJP of violating model code of conduct for the May 8 Bastar Lok Sabha by-election.
Raipur, April 20, 2011: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today denied that the Gram Suraj Abhiyan was an examination of the performance of the 18 District Collectors of the state.
Rajnandgaon, April 19, 2011: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today started his Gram Suraj Abhiyan 2011 from the hyper naxal affected Sitagaon village under Manpur block of Rajnandgaon
Raipur, April 19, 2011: Raman Government in Chhattisgarh was planning to carry out an ambitious large scale plantation programme in the state with an estimated cost of Rs 500 crore, officials sai
Raipur, April 18, 2011: Prominent human right activist Dr Binayak Sen was today freed from the high security Raipur Central Jail of Chhattisgarh, three days after the Supreme Court granted him ba
Raipur, April 16, 2011: BJP National President Nitin Gadkari today said the country was feeling ashamed due to rampant corruption under the UPA rule. Taking on the Congress party after expo
Mahasamund, April 16, 2011: Senior Congress legislature Haridas Bharadwaj was today seriously injured in a road accident in Saraipali area of Mahasamund district in Chhattisgarh. Condition
Raipur, April 15, 2011: Senior Congress MLA Nand Kumar Patel was today appointed as the new President of the Chhattisgarh Congress Committee. AICC President Sonia Gandhi had approved the pr
New Delhi/Raipur, April 15, 2011: In a severe blow to the BJP government in Chhattisgarh, Supreme Court today granted bail to rights activist Binayak Sen, who has been convicted and sentenced to
Korba, April 14, 2011: Home Minister of Chhattisgarh Nanki Ram Kanwar today stern action would be initiated against the management of the Bhilai Steel Plant if it was found during investigation t
Raipur, April 13, 2011: Raman Singh government in Chhattisgarh today approved an ambitious plan to construct 8500 Km roads to connect all the villages with permanent roads. A cabinet meetin
Raipur, April 13, 2011: If information is to be believed, the main opposition Congress was not happy with the Chhattisgarh Governor Shekhar Dutt. Congress sources said some of the party lead
Raipur, April 12, 2011: Union Minister of state for Home Gurudas Kamat today created a flutter by saying that the arson in Tadmetla, Timmapuram and Morepalli villages were the work of Maoists.
Bhilai, April 12, 2011: Four women of a family today consumed poison and died after they unsuccessfully fight for 17 years for a job on compensatory ground at the Bhilai Steel Plant. A moth
Korba, April 09, 2011: A Revenue Inspector of neighbouring Janjgir-Champa District was killed in a road accident, police said. A loaded transport vehicle ran over the Bamhandih R I Bhubanesw
Ambikapur, April 08, 2011: The Administration has rescued four child labourers from various places of Sarguja district in Chhattisgarh, officials said today. After conducting raids in vario
Raipur, April 08, 2011: Chhattisgarh Government has allowed setting up the O P Jindal University in the industrial town of Raigarh. On the recommendation of the Private University Regulator
Raipur, April 07, 2011: Chhattisgarh Government today cancelled the ambitious Gram Suraj Abhiyan of the Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh in four districts of south region, since the election schedul
Raipur, April 06, 2011: In an innovative plan, Chhattisgarh Government plans to recruit over 3000 forest guards in the state. The Chhattisgarh government plans to recruit 3089 youths of Mao
Raipur, April 05, 2011: Looking into the water scarcity situation in Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today said a state wide campaign would be launched to promote water conservation i
Raipur, April 04, 2011: Chhattisgarh Government has drafted an ambitious plan to bring in remarkable change in the pattern of distribution of PDS through fair price shops. The Government pl
Raipur, April 3, 2011: Chhattisgarh housed 2.11 per cent population of the country and the population of the decade old state has touched 2.55 crore with 71.04 per cent are literate, new Census r
Raipur, April 02, 2011: Chhattisgarh Governor Shekhar Dutt, Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh and Home Minister Nanki Ram Kanwar today visited the arson hit Tadmetla village and promised to provide a
Raipur, April 1, 2011: Serjius Minj, who retired yesterday as the Additional Chief Secretary of Chhattisgarh Government, was today administered oath as the Chief Information Commissioner of the s
Raipur, March 31, 2011: Chhattisgarh Assembly was today declared sine die after a several controversial issues rocked the 27 working days of the Budget session. Before declaring the house s
Raipur, March 31, 2011: Chhattisgarh Government today declared a judicial probe into the alleged arson and violence by police in Tadmetla, Timmapuram and Morepalli villages of Dantewada district.
Raipur, March 30, 2011: Led by Leader of Opposition Ravindra Choubey a total of 29 Congress MLAs were suspended today from the Chhattisgarh Assembly after they created an uproarious scene over th
Dantewada/Raipur, March 29, 2011: Dantewada Police today arrested ten Congress MLAs, including former Home Minister Nand Kumar Patel, when they were attempting to proceed towards Tadmetla, Timmap
Raipur, March 28, 2011: The alleged arson and violence in Tadmetla, Timmapuram and Morepalli by police forces in Dantewada district on March 13, last had its effect on Chhattisgarh Assembly today
Raipur, March 28, 2011: Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker Dharam Lal Kaushik today announced the names of four persons to be honoured for their outstanding service. Chief of Bureau of Dainik Bh
Raipur, March 28, 2011: At least 48 people were killed by elephants in north of Chhattisgarh, the State Assembly was informed today. As many as 48 people were killed by the wild elephants i
Raipur, March 27, 2010: Eminent Human Rights activist Swami Agnivesh today demanded a judicial probe into the series of incidents took place in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh, starting from a
Raipur, March 27, 2011: For the first time of its style, the Public Relations Department of Chhattisgarh today organised a workshop for journalists, who are reporting from far off places of the s
Dantewada/Raipur, March 26, 2011: Eminent Human Rights activist Swami Agnivesh and a couple of journalists were today attacked by a mob, when they were proceeding towards Tadmetla and other villa
Raipur, March 26, 2011: N P Namdev, father of Aaj Tak Chhattisgarh Bureau Chief Sunil Namdev passed away this morning. Namdev, 78, breathe his last in a nursing home this morning. A t
Korba, March 25, 2011: Chhattisgarh Administration today ordered a magistrate probe into the controversial suicide death of a farmer Kartik Ram Ratre. Additional District Collector Abhaya M
Raipur, March 24, 2011: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today expressed deep sorrow over the burning of houses in three villages of Dantewada district and said there would be an indepe
Raipur, March 24, 2011: President of India Pratibha Devisingh Patil today conferred Padma Shree to Dr Pukhraj Bafna of Chhattisgarh. Bafna is an eminent physician of Rajnandgaon district in
Raipur, March 24, 2011: Members from the main opposition Congress today boycotted the day's proceedings from the Chhattisgarh Assembly over disrespect to their party MLAs. During question h
Korba, March 24, 2011: A fresh controversy has been erupted in the industrial town of Korba after a farmer committed suicide allegedly in the Tehsil office over acquire of his land for industry.
Dantewada/Raipur, March 23, 2011: After media widely reported that Koya SPOs had allegedly burnt down the houses and all belonging of about 300 families, spread over three villages, the Dantewada
Raipur, March 22, 2011: The Gram Suraj Campaign of Chhattisgarh government would be started from April 19, next, officials said today. The Gram Suraj Abhiyan would start from April 19 and co
Raipur, March 21, 2011: Eminent journalist Alok Tomar passed away at New Delhi, officials said today. Tomar died yesterday at a Hospital at New Delhi and his last rite was performed at the
Raipur, March 19, 2011: Chhattisgarh Governor Shekhar Dutt and Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh have greeted the people on the colour festival of Holi. Let Holi fire burnt the sorrow of people
Raipur, March 18, 2011: A website would soon be created exclusively for showcasing the rich history and archeological importance of Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh said today. S
Raipur, March 16, 2011: Chhattisgarh Government today decided to hand over the maintenance of the International Cricket Stadium to the state Public Works Department. From April 1, the PWD w
Raipur, March 15, 2011: Former Lok Sabha MP and prominent BJP leader from Chhattisgarh Karuna Shukla was today appointed in charge to conduct organisational election in the neighbouring Jharkhand
Dantewada, March 14, 2011: Three ill paid Special Police Officers (SPOs) were killed today and seven injured in a gun battle with the Maoists in Chintalnar area of Dantewada district of Chhattisg
Raipur, March 14, 2011: Strong opposition to Polabaram Dam by Chhattisgarh and Orissa have started yielding results as the Centre has decided to go for public hearing on the Dam project of the An
Raipur, March 13, 2011: Even though corporate houses have failed to meet the expectation of the commonmen in providing various facilities, but today they have expressed desire to patronise variou
Raipur, March 12, 2011: President of India Pratibha Patil today told Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker Dharam Lal Kaushik she would be visiting Chhattisgarh after this month to participate in various
New Delhi, March 11, 2011: The Supreme Court today issued notices to the Government of Chhattisgarh on a petition by civil liberty activist Binayak Sen seeking stay on his life imprisonment and b
Raipur, March 11, 2011: Speaker of Chhattisgarh Assembly Dharam Lal Kaushik today beg apology to end impasse on not asking question to Housing and Environment Minister Rajesh Munat by the members
Raipur/Jagdalpur, March 10, 2011: One of the prominent tribal leaders of the country and the daring BJP MP from Bastar Baliram Kashyap passed away in the wee hours today. Kashyap was not ke
Raipur, March 09, 2011: President of India Pratibha Patil would address the Chhattisgarh Assembly. The State assembly has received information that the President has agreed to inaugurate th
Raipur, March 09, 2011: Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker Dharam Lal Kaushik today announced a five member committee, headed by Deputy Speaker Narayan Chandel, to probe the controversial Rogda Dam de
Raipur, March 08, 2011: Chhattisgarh Government today informed the state assembly that 96 foreigners from various nations are currently staying in the state illegally. Illegally 96 foreigne
Raipur, March 08, 2011: Chhattisgarh Government today admitted in the state assembly that 32 cases had been registered against police of assaulting people in the state. In the year 2009-10
Raipur, March 07, 2011: Chhattisgarh Assembly today paid rich tributes to former Chief Minister of undivided Madhya Pradesh and adjourned the house till tomorrow in respect of the departed soul.
Bhopal, March 06, 2011: Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and prominent Congress leader Arjun Singh was today consigned to flame. His elder son Abhimanyu Singh performed the last rites i
Raipur, March 06, 2011: Asha Iqbal, wife of eminent journalist Asif Iqbal has passed away yesterday. Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today expressed deep sorrow over the sudden demise of Asha
Raipur, March 05, 2011: Civil rights activist Dr Binayak Sen has moved to the Supreme Court against the February 10 order of Chhattisgarh High Court and seeking bail. Sen was sentenced to li
New Delhi/Raipur, March 04, 2011: Veteran Congress leader and two time Chief Minister of undivided Madhya Pradesh Arjun Singh passed away today at about 6.15 PM at New Delhi. Former Punjab
Raipur, March 04, 2011: Congress members today refused to ask questions to Urban Development Minister Rajesh Munat in Chhattisgarh assembly accusing him of using indecent languages inside the hou
Raipur, March 04, 2011: After two days uproar in Chhattisgarh Assembly, Speaker Dharam Lal Kaushik today announced that a five member committee of the state Assembly would probe the Rogda Dam dea
Raipur, March 03, 2011: Members of the main opposition Congress today clashed with the ruling BJP in Chhattisgarh assembly over the Rogda Dam of Janjgir Champa district and amid uproar the house
Raipur, March 03, 2011: The first Finance Minister of Chhattisgarh and eminent Congress leader Ram Chandra Singh Deo has been admitted in a private nursing home after developed health problems.
Jagdalpur, March 02, 2011: The vast track of agricultural land in Chhattisgarh rendered unused has pained the state Governor Shekhar Dutt. About 75 per cent population of the state are livi
Raipur, March 01, 2011: 100 year old father of eminent Raipur journalist Prem Pathak passed away today evening. Bodhan Prasad Pathak passed away at about 8.30 PM today at his Raipur residen
Raipur, March 01, 2011: At least 116 people were killed in elephants menace since 2005 in Chhattisgarh, the state Assembly was informed today. In the last five years since 2005-06 to 2009-1
Raipur, March 01, 2011: Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker Dharam Lal Kaushik today expressed his strong displeasure over the absence of MLAs during question hour. The Speaker expressed his unha
Korba, February 25, 2011: Korba police today arrested two persons, who were allegedly engaged in collection of huge amount of money from trucks in the name of flying squad of Regional Transport O
Raipur, February 24, 2011: Chhattisgarh government today announced handing over the sensational shot dead case of eminent journalist of Bilaspur Sushil Pathak to the Central Bureau of Investigati
Raipur, February 24, 2011: Main opposition Congress today accused the BJP government Chhattisgarh of not taking sufficient action against the hoarders and price rise and staged a walk out from th
Raipur, February 23, 2011: A house committee of the Chhattisgarh Assembly would probe the implementation of the integrated watershed management programme and also the works given to the NGOs.
Raipur, February 22, 2011: Main opposition Congress today accused the BJP Government in Chhattisgarh of constructing barrage in Mahanadi river for the benefit of industries and staged a walkout f
Raipur, February 22, 2011: Chhattisgarh Government today told the state assembly that the tuskers have killed at least 26 people in the state. Between January 01, 2011 and January 20, 2011,
Raipur, February 21, 2011: Main opposition Congress today pulled up the Police Department for having failed to solve the sensational shot dead case of Journalist Sushil Pathak at Bilaspur.
Raipur, February 21, 2011: Newly elected BJP MLA Kumari Sahu today took oath as a legislator of Chhattisgarh Assembly. She took oath in the Chhattisgarh assembly immediately after the house
Raipur, February 20, 2011: Ruling BJP in Chhattisgarh today decided to launch an agitation against Price rise, corruption and black money. Because of the wrong policies by the United Prog
Raipur, February 19, 2011: After politically successful subsidised rice to poor families, Chhattisgarh government today decided to give subsidised chick pea to the poor in Bastar region of the st
Jagdalpur, January 25, 2011: Maoist today kidnapped five policemen and a villager in Narayanpur district of Chhattisgarh amid elaborate security arrangements for the Republic Day. The civi
Raipur, January 20, 2011: Senior BJP leader Dilip Singh Hora has been given the status of a Minister rank by his party government in Chhattisgarh, officials said today. State Minority Commi
Raipur, December 24, 2010: A local court in Raipur today sentenced to life imprisonment eminent rights activist Dr Binayak Sen, Maoist leader Narayan Sanyal and Kolkata based businessman Peejus
Raipur, December 24, 2010: A local court in Raipur today convicted eminent rights activist Dr Binayak Sen, Maoists leader Narayan Sanyal and businessman Peejus Guha on charges of sedition, unlawf
Bhilai, November 25, 2010: Eleven people have been arrested for killing two children to offer sacrifice during occult practice for acquiring good fortune in Durg district of Chhattisgarh, police
Raipur, November 24, 2010: In a bizarre incident a two-year-old boy was allegedly sacrificed by a witch-doctor in Durg district of Chhattisgarh, police said today. "The entire family member
Jagdalpur, November 22, 2010: Maoists today blown off a security vehicle in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh killing two CRPF personnel, including one constable, who hails from Rajnandgaon distri
Dantewada, November 23, 2010: Security forces today shot dead nine Maoists in a fierce gun battle in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh, police said. "At least nine Maoists were killed toda
Raipur, October 31, 2010: A powerful blast rocked the capital city of Chhattisgarh on Sunday, the day when the state completed ten years. "It was a powerful blast carried out in the Press C
Bilaspur, October 11, 2010: At least seven persons, including five pilgrims were killed today and 26 seriously injured in two separate road accidents in Chhattisgarh, police said. "At least
Raipur, October 10, 2010: Main opposition Congress party today accused the Anil Agrawal-led Vedanta group of involved in large scale irregularities and said it would soon start an agitation again
Raipur, October 09, 2010: Mahasamund district of Chhattisgarh today witnessed the first ever Maoists related violence and in three separate gun battles in the district today at least eight naxal
Rajnandgaon, October 08, 2010: Maoists today blown up a bullet proof vehicle of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) in Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border, killing three security forces, police sai
New Delhi, September 23, 2010: For easy identification of trains carrying passengers, the Indian Railways was switching to a new numbering system from December 2010. "From December 20, 2010
Dantewada, September 23, 2010: Amid celebration of the week-long foundation day by the Maoists, a passenger train was derailed today in the violence hit Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh.
Raipur, September 12, 2010: Chhattisgarh might have been doing well in sanitation and earned a couple of awards, but lack of toilet facilities in one of its Police station claimed the life of two
Raipur, September 03, 2010: At least half a dozen BJP activists and leaders were injured today when two groups of the ruling party clashed during the visit of BJP National President Nitin Gadkari
Raipur, September 03, 2010: A huge controversy has been erupted in Chhattisgarh after the state Government did not mention the names of chancellor or vice chancellor of the Kushabhau Thakre Journ
Raipur, August 31, 2010: On purchase of crore rupees worth of wireless sets for the police forces, an attempt was being made to compromise on the quality and cost, a top government functionary ha
Kanker, August 29, 2010: A large number of Maoists today targetted for the first time the personnel of the Border Security Force and killed three of them, besides two state police in Durg Kondal
Dantewada, August 28, 2010: The Magistrate probe was started today to ascertain the causes, responsible for the killing of 76 policemen in the hand of Maoists on April 6, at Tadmetla, Chintalnar
Raipur, August 27, 2010: Government of India has given permission to Chhattisgarh to recruit 3000 more Special Police Officers and also increase central assistance to them by Rs 900 per month.
Ambikapur, August 27, 2010: Some unidentified miscreants have set the Regional Transport office of Ambikapur on fire, officials said today. For the second time the Ambikapur RTO office has
Bhopal, August 27, 2010: Madhya Pradesh police today said at least 164 truck loads of high grade explosives went missing during transportation from neighbouring Rajasthan to the Central Indian st
Raipur, August 26, 2010: Chhattisgarh Government today appointed J S Bedi as the Officer on Special Duty for the proposed Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur. Bedi has been appointe
Raipur, August 25, 2010: BJP National President Nitin Gadkari would be coming to Raipur on September 3 to lay the foundation stone for the multi-crore rupees high tech headquarters building for t
Raipur, August 25, 2010: A ten feet diameter Rakhi, said to be the largest of the world, was tied to a Sal tree brother by the members of a local eco club and forest officials of Kondagaon town o
Bilaspur, August 24, 2010: About 20,000 girl students have become computer literate in Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh, officials said today. Compared to the figure of 15,464 of 2008-2009
Raipur, August 23, 2010: BJP MLA from Sanjari Balod of Durg District Madan Lal Sahu was today consigned to flame in the presence of a huge crowd. Sahu suffered a massive heart attack and di
Raipur, August 23, 2010: Chhattisgarh Government has decided to launch a campaign for a free health check up to 60 lakh school students of the state. The health check up would be carried o
Raipur, August 22, 2010: BJP MLA from Sanjori (Balod) in Durg District of Chhattisgarh Madan Lal Sahu passed away today after a massive heart attack. After he felt uncomfortable while attend
Raipur, August 21, 2010: The Central Vigilance Committee, under the Chairmanship of Justice D P Wadhwa, would be on a five-day tour of Chhattisgarh from August 24 to make public hearing on the Pu
Raipur, August 19, 2010: The prominent Muslim face of Chhattisgarh Dr Salim Raj has been appointed as the National Treasurer of the BJP Minority Cell. Salim Raj has been appointed as the Tr
Raipur, August 18, 2010: Chhattisgarh Government today announced the name of the magistrate, who would probe the unnatural death of a convicted prisoner. Madho Singh, aged 39, a resident of
Raipur, August 17, 2010: Chhattisgarh Governor Shekhar Dutt today invited prominent BJP tribal leader and Scheduled Tribe Commission Chairman Devlal Dugga to Raj Bhawan, two days after he was not
Raigarh, August 16, 2010: Congress MP Naveen Jindal has called for spearheading a campaign against the uncontrolled growth of population in the country. Unfurling the Tri-Colour at the Raig
Raipur, August 16, 2010: A meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh, today decided to celebrate the tenth anniversary in a grand scale. This year the state would be completed ten y
Janjgir-Champa, August 16, 2010: Chhattisgarh Food and Civil Supply Minister Punnu Lal Mohile met the people, whose family members were killed or injured in the cloud burst at Leh and announced t
Raipur, August 15, 2010: Prominent BJP tribal leader and a cabinet minister ranked Scheduled Tribe Commission Chairman Devlal Dugga was not allowed to enter the Raj Bhawan in his marked vehicle t
Raipur, August 15, 2010: Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today unfurling the National Flag at Chhattisgarh capital said agriculture loan distribution has increased ten times from Rs 150 crore to Rs
Ambikapur, August 14, 2010: In a new experiment, Chhattisgarh government has given approval for start of Government English medium schools in 11 blocks of Sarguja district, officials said today.
Raipur, August 13, 2010: Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker Dharam Lal Kaushik would hoist the National flag at Bilaspur where as newly elected Deputy Speaker Narayan Chandel would unfurl the tri-colo
Raipur, August 09, 2010: In search of bread and butter a total of 177 people had gone to Leh of Jammu and Kashmir from Janjgir-Champa district, the local administration said. After worst di
Raipur, August 07, 2010: Amid growing dissidence within the ruling BJP, its top leaders today warned its cadre not to go to media revealing the internal affairs of the party. BJP National G
New Delhi, August 07, 2010: To develop infrastructure in 35 naxal hit districts of the country, the Centre would soon approve an Integrated Action Plan, including a financial aid of Rs 13,742 cr
Raipur, August 06, 2010: To combat naxal menace, Chhattisgarh Government today issued the notification for the formation of Gariabandh as a separate police district. Gariabandh has been car
Raipur, August 06, 2010: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today set up a committee, led by his advisor Shivraj Singh to set up Kamdhenu University in the state. A six member commi
Raipur, August 06, 2010: Former Minister and prominent Scheduled Caste leader Dehru Prasad Dhritlehere today joined the Tarachand Sahu led Swabhiman Manch. Dhritlehere was in Congress and w
Kanker, August 05, 2010: Amid reports of several government quarters illegally been occupied by unauthorised persons, the district administration of Kanker has initiated action on the matter, off
Dantewada, August 04, 2010: A large number of armed naxalites and an elite force were locked in a fierce gun battle today in the woods of Dantewada district in Chhattisgarh, police said. "P
Raipur, August 03, 2010: At least 59 people were killed of various diseases in the last three months, including 52 of dysentery, the Chhattisgarh Assembly was informed today. Between March
Raipur, August 2, 2010: BJP Leader Narayan Prasad Chandel today defeated Dharamjeet Singh of Congress to become the Deputy Speaker of the Chhattisgarh Assembly. Bahujan Samaj Party had deci
Raipur, August 02, 2010: After the hooliganism by the members of the Dharam Sena and Bajrang Dal yesterday during Friendship Day were echoed in Chhattisgarh Assembly, the government today suspend
Raipur, August 01, 2010: Narayan Prasad Chandel would be the fourth Deputy Speaker of the 91-member Chhattisgarh Assembly. Banwari Lal Agrawal of BJP was the first Deputy Speaker, who held
Raipur, July 30, 2010: The issue of death of several people in various diseases was today echoed in the Chhattisgarh assembly. Immediately after the question hour, the leader of opposition
Raipur, July 29, 2010: Champion of the Re 1 rice scheme, the BJP government in Chhattisgarh was today completely outsmart by the opposition on the issue of providing subsidised rice to the famili
Bilaspur, July 27, 2010: Chhattisgarh Government has appointed a magistrate to probe the death of an undertrial Sant Kumar Lahare during treatment. Joint Collector and Executive Magistrate
Raipur, July 27, 2010: Opposition Congress members today did not allow the house to transact normal business demanding immediate discussion on the stepped up naxal violence in the state, forcing
Raipur, July 26, 2010: Chhattisgarh Government today ban plying of vehicles of more than 12 tonnes on any of the roads constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana in Bastar district.
Raipur, July 26, 2010: Chhattisgarh Assembly today paid rich tributes to Ravi Shankar Tripathy, a sitting MLA of the ruling party and former Vice President Bhairon Singh Sekhawat among others and
Dantewada, July 25, 2010: It has been proposed to construct a museum within the premises of the famous Danteswari temple to preserve the materials of the archaeological importance, officials said
New Delhi, July 24, 2010: An unknown BJP leader Jagat Prakash Nadda was today appointed by the BJP high command as the in-charge of Chhattisgarh state. The BJP leadership had changed the st
Raipur, July 23, 2010: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today pulled up the Manmohan Singh government at the Centre accusing it had increased the prices of petrol and diesel to solely g
Raipur, July 23, 2010: The Farmers union of Chhattisgarh had threatened to launch an agitation against the state BJP government if their demands are not fulfilled. Besides giving arrears on
Raipur, July 22, 2010: After a lot of drama with in the Chhattisgarh Olympic Association, the office bearers of various sports organisations today elected State Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh as i
Bilaspur, July 22, 2010: Yoga has been incorporated in the syllabus from the Class ninth to twelve in Chhattisgarh, officials said today. Yoga would be taught in the standard nine to twelve
Raipur, July 21, 2010: Chhattisgarh Administration has claimed prohibition in and around the state assembly area banning all kind of gathering, meeting, rally and protest march till August 3, off
Raipur, July 20, 2010: Special Director General of CRPF Vijay Raman today met the Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh and discussed about the anti-naxal operation in Chhattisgarh. Interestingly t
Rajnandgaon, July 20, 2010: Chhattisgarh Administration has decided to conduct an archaeological survey of Rajnandgaon district to document its historical importance. The archaeological mat
Raipur, July 19, 2010: Duttatreya Upasane, prominent activist and father of India Today Executive Editor Jagdish Upasane passed away today at a local hospital here. Duttatreya is also the f
Ambikapur, July 18, 2010: The Government of India believed that only seven of the districts of Chhattisgarh are infested by Maoist. Currently 33 districts of the country are hit by left win
Rajnandgaon, July 18, 2010: Maoists have put up their posters and banners in a railway station located on the main Mumbai Howrah line in Rajnandgaon district of Chhattisgarh, police said today.
Raipur, July 17, 2010: Communist Party of India has reportedly urged Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh to take steps in putting a halt to the atrocities by police and security forces on people and
Raipur, July 17, 2010: Chhattisgarh Governor Shekhar Dutt today laid the foundation stone for an ambitious Rs 156 crore water supply scheme for the new capital and said the future generation woul
Raipur, July 17, 2010: Congress leaders from Chhattisgarh have urged AICC President Sonia Gandhi to visit the naxal infested state, party leaders said here today. PCC President Dhanendra Sa
Raipur, July 17, 2010: Adding one more chapter on the unsuccessful policing in Maoist hit Chhattisgarh, the Special Director General of CRPF Vijay Raman has reportedly accused the state Director
Raipur, July 16, 2010: Chhattisgarh Governor Shekhar Dutt and Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh would lay the foundation stone tomorrow for the Rs 156.23 Crore ambitious water supply scheme for the n
Kawardha, July 16, 2010: Chhattisgarh has a great potential for pisciculture to change the life of the people, Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh said here today. After inaugurating the firs
Raigarh, July 16, 2010: Chhattisgarh police have arrested one of the top officials of the Jindal Steel and Power Limited on charge of death due to negligence after two of the employees were kille
Raigarh, July 15, 2010: For a better fight against the terrorist and Maoists, three Counter Insurgency Schools were started in Chhattisgarh today. The three Counter Insurgency and Anti-Terr
New Delhi, July 15, 2010: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today met the President Pratibha Patil and discussed about the situation in the naxal affected areas of the state. It wa
Raigarh, July 14, 2010: Two of the workforce of the Jindal Steel and Power Limited were killed today and one labourer injured after a cylinder blast in its Raigarh plant, police said. Due t
New Delhi, July 14, 2010: In a major development, Chhattisgarh Government today got the approval for recruitment of 3000 Special Police officers or SPOs in the naxal affected areas of the state.
New Delhi, July 14, 2010: Maoists wanted to convert Bastar as their base area and about 50,000 of them are active in that region, Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh told a meeting on naxalites, chair
Raipur, June 29, 2010: At least 26 security personnel were massacred today and several policemen sustained gun shut injuring in an ambush and subsequent gun battle with the Maoists in Narayanpur
Raipur, June 29, 2010: Fifteen Police personnel were killed and five injured today in an ambush of the Maoists in Narayanpur district of Chhattisgarh, police said. "Several armed Maoists to
Raipur, June 06, 2010: A condolence meeting would be held at Chief Minister Residence to pay homage to Vighna Haran Singh, father of Chief minister Dr Raman Singh. "A condolence meeting wil
Raipur, June 06, 2010: Samata Express train was today derailed in Mahasamund district of Chhattisgarh, Railway officials said. "Six wheels of the engine of the 2808 Samata Express Train jum
Raipur, June 05, 2010: The monsoon will cover the entire southern and eastern India in the next two weeks, the Indian Meteorological Department said today. Monsoon would revive over Kerala
Kawardha, June 04, 2010: An ardent follower of Swamy Vivekanand, Vighna Haran Singh, father of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh, was today consigned to flame in an emotionally charged a
Raipur, June 04, 2010: Vighna Haran Singh, father of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh passed away today. After a brief illness the father of the Chief Minister passed away at abou
Raipur, June 02, 2010: Government of India today admitted facing problems in policing the country due to troubled neighbourhood, insufficient police personnel and ill-equipped forces. "Poli
Raipur, June 1, 2010: Former Chief Secretary Shivraj Singh was today appointed as the Deputy Chairman of State Planning Board and also Advisor to the Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh. The care
Raipur, May 30, 2010: It seems things are not in the right direction in the state Women and Child Welfare Department as during a review it came to fore that the Departmental officials were not ta
Bhopal, May 29, 2010: Chhattisgarh Governor Shekhar Dutt today stressed for participation of the people in government schemes to achieve total success. Addressing a workshop on Good Governa
Bilaspur, May 28, 2010: Following are the list of passengers who were injured in the derailment of the 2102 Jnaneswari Express. Maoists have carried out a blast on the track between Khemaso
Raipur, May 28, 2010: Second time legislator Dayal Das Baghel was today appointed as the Industry and Commerce Minister by the Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh. Governor Shekhar Dutt today adm
Raipur/Bilaspur, May 28, 2010: Scores of passengers were killed today and over hundred injured when a speedy express train derailed in West Bengal and subsequently hit by another train. Mao
Raipur, May 27, 2010: Central Bureau of Investigation today taken into transit remand of the Chairman cum Managing Director of the South East Coalfields Limited and one Vijendra Singh on corrupti
Raipur, May 27, 2010: Chhattisgarh has been experiencing rainfall since yesterday bringing down the mercury to a tolerate level in some parts of the state. North and south of Chhattisgarh w
Raipur, May 26, 2010: Over a year after the state Assembly election, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today rehabilitated nine of his party leaders in various corporations or state publ
Raipur, May 18, 2010: The Police authority have today clarified that a total of 31 people were killed and 35 injured in the incident yesterday in which the Maoists had land mined a passenger bus
Raipur, May 17, 2010: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today confirmed that at least 35 people were killed and 15 injured as the Maoists land mined and blown up a passenger bus in Dante
Dantewada, May 17, 2010: At least 30 people were killed today after the Maoists exploded a passenger bus in the black top Sukma-Dantewada road triggering a land mine, police said. "We have
Dantewada, May 17, 2010: Maoists today land mined a fully loaded passenger bus in Dantewada district killing about 20 of its passengers, including some policemen. The Maoists have exploded
Raipur, May 16, 2010: In a renewed violence in Chhattisgarh, the Maoists have killed at least eight villagers, accusing them as police informers and abducted three persons, where as police have s
Raipur, May 15, 2010: BJP Government in Chhattisgarh today declared a three day state mourning for the sudden demise of former Vice President Bhairo Singh Shekhawat. Chhattisgarh would obse
Raigarh, May 14, 2010: Chhattisgarh police has arrested about two dozen people in connection with the violent protest in Darramuda village against the setting up of SPS Power Industries in that
Raipur, May 14, 2010: The current spell of heat wave condition would continue for some more days, the Weather Department said today. Heat wave condition was prevailing in many parts of Chha
Raigarh, May 13, 2010: Chhattisgarh Government might be thinking of achieving rapid growth through large industries but in many places people have now refused to welcome them in their villages a
Raipur, May 13, 2010: Looking into huge shortage of water in Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today stressed for taking all steps to preserve water. A massive campaign would be ca
Korba, May 12, 2010: A total of 11 dead bodies have been recovered from the underground Anjan Hill coal mine of the South Eastern Coalfields Limited, located at Korea district of Chhattisgarh, af
Korba, May 12, 2010: Three children of various age groups were drowned in a pond in Korea district of Chhattisgarh, local Administration said today. Among the killed children are two girls
Raipur, May 11, 2010: Chhattisgarh Chief minister Dr Raman Singh today stressed for growth in trade and industry in the state saying the growth of both the sectors would help the state in its dev
Korba, May 11, 2010: The death toll in the worst ever Coal mine disaster in Chhattisgarh has gone up to 10 with recovery of four bodies of the rescue team in the Anjan Hill underground coal mine
Raipur, May 10, 2010: Defeated MLA candidate Ram Sewak Painkra was today unanimously elected as the next state President of the Chhattisgarh BJP. Central observer and Orissa BJP President J
Dantewada, May 10, 2010: Chhattisgarh police today recovered two powerful landmines in a National Highway in Dantewada district, only two days after a powerful IED blast in another National Highw
Raipur, May 10, 2010: Chhattisgarh Government today urged the Centre to consider deploying army to fight Maoists after successive killing by the naxalites in the state. "Looking into the cu
Korba, May 10, 2010: Rescue team have recovered two bodies of a previous rescue team, which went inside the Anjan hill underground coal mine of the South Eastern Coalfield Limited on May 6 last
Raipur, May 9, 2010: All the police forces in Chhattisgarh have been put on high alert today after intelligence inputs suggested more attacks by Maoists after they killed eight CRPF personnel in a
Dantewada, May 8, 2010: Maoists today triggered a powerful land mine blast on a National Highway killing eight CRPF personnel in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh, police said. "In total Eigh
Dantewada, May 8, 2010: A month after killing 76 security personnel in Central Indian state of Chhattisgarh, the Maoists today ambushed a vehicle of the Central Reserve Police Force and killed at
Korba, May 7, 2010: The death toll in the worst ever coal mine disaster in Chhattisgarh in Korea district had gone up to six, where as authorities said at least six members of the rescue team was
Korba, May 6, 2010: At least three miners were killed and a 32 injured today in a blast took place in one of the coal mines of the South Eastern Coalfield Limited, its Chairman cum Managing Dire
Raipur, May 6, 2010: Ruling BJP in Chhattisgarh was grappling with the situation to select its next state President even after former Union Minister Ramesh Bais openly came forward about his will
Raipur, May 5, 2010: Chhattisgarh Government today said it has a shortage of at least 1100 doctors in the state. Chhattisgarh has a shortage of 1100 doctors and the state government was doi
Raipur, May 4, 2010: Senior Congress leader Mahendra Karma today demanded start of Salwa Judum in naxal hit areas of Chhattisgarh. In the wake of step up violence from the Maoists side, Kar
Dantewada, May 2, 2010: Chhattisgarh Government has deployed helicopters to supply rations to the CRPF camps after Maoists looted daily needs meant for the security forces in insurgent hit areas
Raipur, May 01, 2010: Chhattisgarh Government today clarified that the information gathered during the Census 2011 cannot be used for legal purpose. For making a National Population Registe
Raipur, April 30, 2010: Seven passengers were killed today and about 30 injured, seven of them seriously, when a bus and a matador collided head on in the Raipur Bilaspur road, police said.
Raipur, April 29, 2010: Chhattisgarh Government has decided to distribute mosquito nets through the ration shops in the state. The health department has decided to distribute mosquito nets
Ambikapur, April 28, 2010: In a step towards energy conservation, the offices of the District Collector Sarguja would now be powered through solar energy, officials said today. The Chamber
Raipur, April 27, 2010: Chhattisgarh Congress today raised objection to the statement of Chief Minister Raman Singh accusing AICC General Secretary Digvijay Singh of involved in double speak an
Raipur, April 26, 2010: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh has accused the AICC General Secretary Digvijay Singh of involved in "double speak" and "intellectually dishonest". In rea
Raipur, April 25, 2010: Lot of awareness has been created about various government welfare schemes because of gram Suraj Abhiyamn, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today said. The
Raipur, April 24, 2010: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today stressed for taking the developmental works to the far off places of the state. There should not have double standar
Jagdalpur, April 23, 2010: Three naxals wanted in several cases were today surrendered before the District Superintendent of Police Bijapur. LOS Commander Yalam Ramesh alias Dillip (Age 23)
Raipur, April 22, 2010: Chhattisgarh has created a record by proving safe drinking water to over 32,700 schools of in the state. Through hand pumps the Public Health Engineering Department
Raipur, April 21, 2010: In an attempt to provide food in a very reasonable rate, a total of 152 Annapurna Dal Bhat Centre were currently being run in Chhattisgarh, officials said today. Suc
Raipur, April 20, 2010: Chhattisgarh Government today extended the duration of the Gram Suraj Abhiyan for one more day. As per the official order, Gram Suraj Abhiyan would now be continued
Raipur, April 19, 2010: Looking into the condition of the state exchequer, the BJP government in Chhattisgarh has put a ban for one year of the foreign trip by the Ministers and the officials of
Raipur, April 19, 2010: Bad news for the people of Chhattisgarh. Heat wave condition would continue at least for two more days with Raipur has the highest temperature of 44.2 degree Celsius.
Jagdalpur, April 19, 2010: Iron ore laden goods train was derailed today in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh, railway authority said. Including Engine, 17 wagons of the goods train were dera
Raipur, April 18, 2010: Ruling BJP in Chhattisgarh today accused the Congress party of not supporting it on its fight against the naxalites. BJP wanted a decisive fight on the naxal issue b
Dantewada, April 17, 2010: Maoists today fired gun shots targetting a high level central team which was probing the April 6 Chintalnar incident in which 76 CRPF and state policemen were killed by
Raipur, April 17, 2010: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today asked his officials to keep a close watch on the illegal use of water by the industries in the state. Providing drin
Raipur, April 16, 2010: Chhattisgarh Chief minister Dr Raman Singh today demanded the Centre to convene an all party meeting on the April 6 Dantewada massacre in which 76 CRPF and state police pe
New Delhi, April 15, 2010: Union Home Minister P Chidambaram today said preliminary inquiries have revealed that the deaths of 76 policemen in Chintalnar area of Dantewada district on April 6 wer
Jagdalpur, April 15, 2010: Ten days after the killing of 76 policemen in the hand of Maoists, Chhattisgarh Home Minister Nanki Ram Kanwar today reached the massacre area. The forces have f
Raipur, April 13, 2010: Chhattisgarh BJP today accused the Congress party of involved in politics on the core issues of unity and integrity of the country. Congress was conspiring to divide
Raipur, April 11, 2010: Chhattisgarh Chief minister Dr Raman Singh today expressed deep faith on the gram Suraj Abhiyan and said the main reason of the campaign was to evaluate the proper impleme
Ambikapur, April 10, 2010: In the presence of Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh and a host of dignitaries from various walks of life the last rite of Bhatgaon MLA Ravi Shankar Tripathy was performed
Raipur, April 9, 2010: Prominent BJP leader and Bhatgaon MLA Ravi Shankar Tripathy was today killed in a road accident in Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh, officials said. The vehicle of Tr
Raipur, April 8, 2010: CRPF lost a substantial number of weapons and other strategic equipments to the Maoists after 76 of its personnel killed in Tadmetla on Tuesday last, police said today.
Jagdalpur, April 7, 2010: Union Home Minister P Chidambaram said today the Government had no intention to deploy army in the wake of a Maoist massacre of 76 police in Dantewada, but that the use
Raipur, April 7, 2010: Even as 76 security forces were killed by the Naxalites in Dantewada district yesterday, Chhattisgarh Government today said the campaign against the Maoists would continue.
Dantewada, April 6, 2010: In the largest ever attack, the Maoists today killed 76 policemen in Tadmetla forest of Dantewada district in Chhattisgarh. A total of 74 CRPF personnel and one He
Dantewada, April 6, 2010: Maoists today killed at least 60 central para military personnel and another 15 were reported missing in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh, a top police official said.
Dantewada, April 6, 2010: In a daring attack the Maoists today killed at least 55 CRPF jawans in Tadmetla jungle of Dantewada district, Administration said. At least 55 CRPF jawans and offi
Jagdalpur, April 6, 2010: At least 20 security personnel were killed today and five injured in two separate attacks carried out by the outlawed Maoists guerrilla in hyper sensitive Dantewada Dist
Raipur, March 21, 2010: Dewangan community today demanded dismissal of Ram Vichar Netam from the cabinet of Dr Raman Singh. Dewangan community has expressed its strong displeasure over the
Bilaspur, March 20, 2010: Law and Panchayat Raj Minister of Chhattisgarh Ram Vichar Netam today allegedly assaulted the Protocol Officer of Bilaspur District Santosh Dewangan. Although the
Bilaspur, March 20, 2010: Chief Justice of Supreme Court K G Balakrishnan today said the judiciary must have the confidence of the people. It was essential for the judiciary to have the con
Raipur, March 19, 2010: Chhattisgarh government has developed a plan to strengthen the emergency health services here, Health Minister Amar Agrawal told the state Assembly today. The Governm
Raipur, March 19, 2010: Senior journalist of Chhattisgarh and City Chief of Amrit Sandesh, Raipur Babulal Sharma has got the Best Parliamentary Reporting Award for this year. Assembly Speak
Jagdalpur, March 18, 2010: One CRPF personnel was killed and two seriously injured when Maoists triggered improvised explosive device in Bijapur district. When central para military forces
Raipur, March 18, 2010: Several thousand farmers were today arrested while proceeding towards the Chhattisgarh Assembly to remind the Raman Singh Government to fulfill its promises made during th
Raipur, March 16, 2010: BJP National President Nitin Gadkari today declared his office bearers but Chhattisgarh had not been given due importance in that national body. When former MP Karun
Raipur, March 15, 2010: There would not be any session tomorrow of the Chhattisgarh Assembly. Chaitra Navaratra festival of Hindu calendar is starting tomorrow and from that day worship of
Raipur, March 15, 2010: Chhattisgarh Government today said its milk products would be renamed as Deobhog Milk instead of Sanchi. The state Government has also decided to establish a Veterin
Raipur, March 14, 2010: Chhattisgarh government today decided to charge a one time penalty of Rs 4000 to regularise the illegal water connection to various households in the state. Every ye
Raipur, March 13, 2010: Several District Magistrates today said the Collectors' Conference was a one sided affair and they were invited to the Raipur only to listen to the top bureaucrats and the
Raipur, March 12, 2010: After completing over a year in office during his second innings, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh has started evaluating the works to improve performance of his
Raipur, March 12, 2010: Congress and BSP legislators today did not allow the house to transact any business after the question hour on the issue of abduction of one of the girl student in the sta
Raipur, March 11, 2010: Members in the state Assembly cutting across party line today expressed their concern over the shortage of drinking water in the entire state of Chhattisgarh and urged the
Raipur, March 10, 2010: In an embarrassing situation, senior BJP leaders today attacked their own party government in Chhattisgarh on the construction of sub standard roads in the state under the
Ambikapur, March 10, 2010: A teacher of the Sarguja district was suspended for his alleged role in the irregularities in conducting the Chhattisgarh Board examination for the tenth class, officia
Raipur, March 09, 2010: Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today said all his Ministers, party MLAs and All India Service Officers of Chhattisgarh would declare their properties from this year onward.
Raipur, March 07, 2010: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj today clarified that the unity of the Congress and her party BJP was purely on issues. BJP and its partners wanted to
Raigarh, March 5, 2010: At least four persons, including one woman, were killed in Janjgir Champa district of Chhattisgarh after consuming spurious liquor. Four persons, including one woman
Ambikapur, March 04, 2010: At least six cases of malpractices were registered in Sarguja district during the Chhattisgarh Board Examination for Standard X. On the first day of the Board Exam
Raipur, March 03, 2010: Resident Editor of Hitavada Raipur Deen Dayal Purohit passed away this evening. Purohit took ill while working in the office of The Hitavada and was rushed to the Ra
Raipur, March 03, 2010: Opposition Congress today demanded resignation and other legal actions against Agriculture Minister Chandrasekhar Sahu for allegedly having links with naxalites. How
Raipur, March 02, 2010: The victims of the naxal violence have been exempted from any fees for appearing for any entrance examination for the professional courses of the state. When naxal vi
Raipur, March 01, 2010: Chhattisgarh today celebrated a comparatively peaceful holi amid elaborate security arrangement. On this occasion, Raj Bhawan was having its customary Open House in
Raipur, Feb 27, 2010: A large number of tribals today took out a huge rally highlighting their plight and demanding reservation for ST in elected offices. Perhaps it was one of the rarest o
Raipur. Feb 25, 2010: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today demanded the Centre to declare the minimum support price for paddy to Rs 1400 per quintal. Replying to a debate on the
Raipur, February 25, 2010: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today formed a Cabinet Sub-Committee to increase the quota for Schedule Tribe in Government Services. Home Minister Nan
Raipur, Feb 24, 2010: Lack of political pressure on the Centre had once again resulted in total ignoring of mineral rich but underdeveloped Chhattisgarh state. Although the South East Centr
Raipur, Feb 23, 2010: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today said the state was not getting adequate finance for rural electrification programme. Replying to a question of Dayal D
Raipur, February 22, 2010: Presenting the budget for next fiscal, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today said cigarette would be costlier from April 1, next where as cooked food would b
Raipur, February 22, 2010: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today presented a deficit budget of Rs 549.18 Crore for the financial year 2010-2011 and said he was hopeful of a very positi
Raipur, February 21, 2010: Players of the Women Indian Hockey team and its officials today met Chhattisgarh Governor Shekhar Dutt here. The tem was on a tour of the state to participate in a
Raipur, February 21, 2010: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh would present tomorrow the annual Budget for the fiscal 2010-2011. Tomorrow at 12.30 PM Singh, who also holds the Finance
Raipur, February 20, 2010: AICC General Secretary Digvijay Singh today accused the BJP Governments in Bhopal and Raipur of having failed to control corruption and also demanded the Chief Minister
Dantewada, February 19, 2010: Chief Secretary P Joy Oommen today visited the naxal hit areas of Bastar region, including Bijapur and Dantewada district and discussed with the people and officials
New Delhi, February 18, 2010: Kalpana Patel has been appointed as the Working President of Chhattisgarh Mahila Congress. Patel is close to the camp of former Chief Minister Ajit Jogi in the
Raipur, February 16, 2010: Per capita income in Chhattisgarh has increased to Rs 38534, Chhattisgarh Government said today. The per capital income (net domestic product at current prices) wa
Raipur, February 16, 2010: Main opposition Congress today took objection to absence of the bureaucrats from the officer's galley when the Assembly was discussing the price rise issue. The h
Raipur, February 15, 2010: Chhattisgarh Assembly would not have any session for three days from Wednesday, Speaker Dharam Lal Kaushik today informed the house. The Speaker said the Advisory
Raipur, February 15, 2010: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh and most of his cabinet colleagues and BJP MLAs took cycle to protest the rise in prices of essential commodities in Chhattis
Raipur, February 14, 2010: Raman Singh Government would table its seventh consecutive Budget on February 22, Speaker Dharam Lal Kaushik said today. Addressing a Press Conference at the assem
Raipur, February 13, 2010: Chhattisgarh bandh call given by ruling BJP today received a near total response in the state. However, in many places laced with cane and party flags BJP workers
Korba, February 13, 2010: Korba Police today arrested two more officials of the private company GDCL in connection with the collapse of the giant Chimney of the Vedanta group of companies, in whi
Raipur, February 11, 2010: Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev today termed the Raman Singh government as corrupt and said he would create his own mass cadre in Chhattisgarh if corruption was not checked in th
Raipur, February 10, 2010: 1988 Batch IAS officer Babu Lal Agrawal was today suspended from service after Income Tax Department raided his house on February 4 and claimed to have recovered huge a
New Delhi, February 5, 2010: Chhattisgarh today asked the Centre to start construction of the busy Raipur-Bilaspur four lane road and speed up the Raipur-Arang four lane road. PWD Minister
Raipur, February 4, 2010: Senior IAS officer of Chhattisgarh Babu Lal Agrawal today said the Income Tax raid at his house had not yielded any result for the central agency and only Rs 6 lakh in c
Raipur, February 4, 2010: Income Tax Department today raided the premises of one of the senior IAS officers of Chhattisgarh and an IAS couple of Madhya Pradesh cadre among others, officials said.
Dantewada, February 3, 2010: Eight of the Maoists were today killed in two separate gun battles in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh, police said. Security forces and Maoists were locked in
Jagdalpur, February 2, 2010: Continuing with their violent activities, the Maoists today triggered a powerful IED blast targetting security forces, in which one of the Special Police Officers was
Raipur, January 31, 2010: Former Chhattisgarh BJP General Secretary Ranjan Patel is hospitalised at Raipur and Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today visited him at the Hospital. Patel, powerfu
Raipur, January 30, 2010: Former Lok Sabha Speaker Purno A Sangma today met Chhattisgarh Chief minister Dr Raman Singh. Both the leaders discussed the issues relating to Chhattisgarh and it
Dantewada, January 29, 2010: Maoist today killed one CRPF inspector and injured another security personnel in violence hit Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, police said. An Inspector of the Ce
Raipur, January 27, 2010: In a significant development, Secretary to the Chief Minister Aman Singh has resigned from his central Government service. Singh is a 1995 batch Indian Revenue Ser
Jagdalpur, January 26, 2010: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today hoisted the tri-colour at the divisional headquarters Jagdalpur of the hyper naxal infested Bastar region and said hi
Raipur, January 26, 2010: Chhattisgarh Governor Shekhar Dutt today sought the active support of the people to the state government in its fight against the Maoists. The fight of the Governm
Raipur, January 25, 2010: For the first time Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today met the new Governor Shekhar Dutt, after the later assumed office on Saturday last. Singh met Du
Jagdalpur, January 24, 2010: A group of armed Maoists have blown up a portion of the telephone building of the BSNL causing damage to the tele-communication network of the Narayanpur district in
Raipur, January 23, 2010: Former IAS Officer and Deputy National Security Advisor Shekhar Dutt today took oath as the Governor of Chhattisgarh. Chief Justice of Chhattisgarh High Court Just
Raipur, January 22, 2010: Union Home Minister P Chidambaram today said there was no such operation called Green Hunt carried out to combat naxalism. "Don't exaggerate the phrase Operation G
Raipur, January 22, 2010: Central Government today clearly rejected any suggestion to use Army against the naxalites in the country and expressed satisfaction over the coordinated police action a
Raipur, January 21, 2010: Union Home Minister P Chidambaram today changed his tour programme of Chhattisgarh and now he would be arriving here at Raipur late this evening to review the anti-naxal
Raipur, January 21, 2010: Former Army officer and a career bureaucrat Shekhar Dutt would take oath as the next Governor of Chhattisgarh on January 23, officials said today. Dutt is arriving
Raipur, January 21, 2010: Union Home Minister P Chidambaram would chair an inter-state meeting on naxalism and development tomorrow at the Chhattisgarh capital Raipur. Chidambaram would be
Raipur, January 21, 2010: The outgoing Governor of Chhattisgarh ESL Narasimhan would take oath tomorrow as the Governor of Andhra Pradesh. Narasimhan, a former Andhra cadre IPS officer, was
Raipur, January 20, 2010: Central Chronicle, English daily of the Nava Bharat group of newspapers, today hit the stand of Chhattisgarh in a new Avatar. In the presence of Editor K N Kishore
Raipur, January 20, 2010: Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today told the Chairman of the Unique Identity Authority of India (UIDAI) Nandan Nilekani to start making the identification card for the c
Raipur, January 19, 2010: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today met the RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat at the State RSS headquarters here in the capital city of Chhattisgarh. The BJP Ch
Raipur, January 18, 2010: Shekhar Dutt, the Governor designate of Chhattisgarh, would hoist his first Tri-Colour as the Governor of any state on January 26 at Raipur. Dutt would receive the
New Delhi, January 17, 2010: Career bureaucrat and a 1969-Batch IAS officer Shekhar Dutt is appointed as the new Governor of Chhattisgarh. President Pratibha Patil formally appointed late l
Bilaspur, January 16, 2010: A regular weekly train would start running from Durg in Chhattisgarh to Jaipur in Rajasthan, officials said. In the budget for this fiscal, a train had been prom
Raipur, January 15, 2010: Chhattisgarh Speaker Dharam Lal Kaushik today adjourned the state Assembly for about a month after a brief session. The House was adjourned till February 15, the S
Raipur, January 15, 2010: A senior MLA of the ruling BJP today said the dream of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee would not be materialized the way things are happening in the Panchayat
Raipur, January 14, 2010: Opposition Congress today raised the increasing numbers of crimes and especially murders in Chhattisgarh and accusing the state government of not taking sufficient actio
Raipur, January 13, 2010: Main Opposition Congress today accused the Ruling BJP of not having respect for the Governor and staged a walkout from the state assembly. At the time of discussio
Raipur, January 12, 2010: Opposition Congress today attempted to move an adjournment motion on the cane charge to farmers in Dhamtari district and finally staged a noisy walkout from the Chhattis
Korba, January 11, 2010: Three Chinese nationals were arrested today by Chhattisgarh police in connection with the collapse of the giant Chimney of the under construction power plant of Britain b
Raipur, January 11, 2010: Chhattisgarh Governor ESL Narasimhan today said in the last one decade Chhattisgarh has achieved remarkable growth and development in all sectors. Chhattisgarh was
Raipur, January 11, 2010: The session of the Chhattisgarh Assembly starts today, which would be in three parts and ends on March 26. Instead of separate Winter and Budget sessions, the Ass
Raipur, January 10, 2010: Chhattisgarh Government today claimed to have administered over 82 per cent children of the state of pulse polio drop. However, looking into the past experience, ma
Korba, January 9, 2010: Prominent tribal leader of BJP Nanki Ram Kanwar might be a powerful Minister for Home in Chhattisgarh, but at his home district Korba he was apparently ignored by the admi
Korba, January 9, 2010: Chhattisgarh Government today admitted having shortage of doctors in the state and said more doctors would soon be recruited to overcome the situation. Health Minist
Raipur, January 8, 2010: Dr G L Maheswari, father of eminent journalist Sunil Kumar, died yesterday. People from all walks of life paid tributes to Maheswari yesterday and today, led by Chi
Raipur, January 8, 2010: Medha Patkar today faced a hostile mob of young children, who have lost their parents and near ones in the naxal violence in the state. When Patkar was in Raipur,
Raipur, January 6, 2010: Prominent social activists Medha Patkar and Sandeep Pandey were today reportedly roughed up by an angry mob at Dantewada District headquarters of Chhattisgarh. When
Dantewada, January 6, 2010: Amidst heavy police presence, Maoists today killed a villager and triggered landmine blast injuring Dantewada Additional SP and one SPO in two separate incidents in hy
Raipur, January 6, 2010: Raipur Mayor and Congress leader Kiranmayee Nayak for the first time today met the Chhattisgarh Governor ESL Narasimhan and Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh and discussed wi
Raipur, January 6, 2010: Over one lakh people of Chhattisgarh were affected by Malaria in the year 2009 and most of them were having Brain Malaria, officials said today. From January to Nov
Korba, January 5, 2010: Korba police has filed chargesheet against four officials in connection with the collapse of the giant Chimney of Vedanta power plant, in which 40 workmen were killed in K
Raipur, December 20, 2009: A prominent RSS leader and Raipur District BJP General Secretary Manoj Prajapati was reported missing from yesterday and looking into the sensitivity of the matter, his
Raigarh, December 20, 2009: Raigarh police in Chhattisgarh today registered a case against a Congress MLA for allegedly threatening and asking for donation from an industrialist of the district.
Dantewada, December 19, 2009: Maoists today shot dead a police officer in a crowded market place in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh. Assistant Police Sub Inspector Balram Patel was shot
Ambikapur, December 17, 2009: At least 45 CRPF jawans were admitted today in the Hospital here as complication developed after they took anti-Malaria drug in Sarguja district of Chhattisgarh.
Raigarh, December 16, 2009: Taking complaints of irregularities seriously, Raigarh District Collector Munish Kumar Tyagi has asked for audit of all the panchayats of this Chhattisgarh district.
Jagdalpur, December 15, 2009: One SPO and two naxalites were killed in two separate incidents in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, police said today. When Lekam Hurra, a former Special Police
Dantewada, December 11, 2009: At least seven naxalites were today killed by the security forces in a fierce gun battle in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh. "After a long and fierce gun ba
Dantewada, December 10, 2009: Locals from Dantewada district today took out a huge rally against the naxalites and also the organisations highlighting their causes. Officials put the figure
Bilaspur, December 10, 2009: Prashant Kumar Mishra and Manindra Mohan Shrivastav today took charges as the judge of Chhattisgarh High Court. In a function at the High Court, Chief Justice Ra
Bilaspur, December 10, 2009: President of India Pratibha Patil has appointed Justice Tankeshwar Prasad Sharma as the full time judge of the Chhattisgarh High Court. Justice Sharma was appoi
Raipur, December 9, 2009: A middle aged maid from Chhattisgarh has died in Delhi after she fell from the sixth floor of an apartment where she was working in, reports reaching here said today.
Dantewada, December 6, 2009: Maoists today blasted off a truck killing four civilians in that incident in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh. The blast was so powerful that the pieces of th
Raipur, December 5, 2009: The authorities today confirmed the death of a girl of H1N1 in Chhattisgarh. "One 25-year old girl has died of swine flu or H1N1 in a private hospital in the capit
Raipur, November 28, 2009: Maoists have clubbed to death a Deputy Ranger of Chhattisgarh in its diamond deposit area of Deobhog in Raipur District. On information of illegal tree-felling whe
Raipur, November 26, 2009: The multi-billion rupees new capital project of Chhattisgarh has been pushed into a fresh problem as a large chunk of government land has illegally been encroached upon
Bilaspur, November 25, 2009: Advocate General Prashant Mishra and senior advocate Manindra Srivastav have been appointed as the judges of the Chhattisgarh High Court. A formal order of appo
Dhamtari, November 14, 2009: A large number of students were today taken to ill after having their mid day meal in a government girls school in Dhamtari district. Twenty-two of the girl st
Raipur, November 13, 2009: Police in Chhattisgarh have been put on high alert after Maoists ambushed and killed a couple of CRPF jawans, close to the state border in Orissa. Chief Minister
Raigarh, November 12, 2009: The bandh call against the employees of Jindal Steel and Power at Tamnar in Raigarh district was total today, in which people had openly expressed their anguish agains
Raigarh, November 11, 2009: After killing five of his family members, a tribal has hanged himself to death in a bizarre incident in Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh. Santosh Majhi (40) had
Dantewada, November 10, 2009: In a major achievement, security forces today shot dead at least seven Maoists in Dantewada district. After a fierce gun battle, seven of the Maoists were kill
Raipur, November 9, 2009: The top most bureaucrat of Chhattisgarh P Joy Oommen today said use of the Information Technology would help them in countering the situation of lack of governance in th
Raigarh, November 9, 2009: People from tribal dominated Raigarh district have protested against the allotment of water from Kelo river for industrial use. The activists from an organization
Dantewada, November 7, 2009: A large number of Maoists have detonated and completely damaged buildings of two schools in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh, police said today. About 100 arm
Raipur, November 7, 2009: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh refused to become the next national President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). "There is no question of joining nati
Raipur, November 6, 2009: Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh was today shocked to hear the news of noted journalist Prabhash Joshi, who died earlier in the day. Joshi, 72, died at New Delhi pas
Jagdalpur, November 5, 2009: The ambitious Bastar University would come up in Ghatlohanga village, near Jagdalpur, in Bastar District, Chhattisgarh Government said today. For construction o
Raipur, November 4, 2009: Congress party has denied any differences within the party on the way to deal with the naxal menace. There are no differences within the rank and file of Congress
Janjgir, November 3, 2009: Janjgir-Champa region, one of the backward districts of Chhattisgarh, would soon have a blood bank. State Health Minister Amar Agrawal today made the announcement
Raipur, November 2, 2009: Three labourers were killed in an accident in the under construction new Secretariat of Chhattisgarh at Naya Raipur, near here. During construction work one of the
Raipur, November 1, 2009: Chhattisgarh Governor ESL Narasimhan today called for eradicating backwardness of the state. After inaugurating the Ninth Foundation Day function of Chhattisgarh a
Raipur, November 1, 2009: Taking a strong decision, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today rejected giving any award to Bilaspur District Collector Sonmani Borah and Director Ayurveda D
Raipur, October 31, 2009: Chhattisgarh Government today announced to give Bilaspur District Collector Sonmani Borah the Veer Narayan Award on the foundation day function to be inaugurated by stat
Jagdalpur, October 30, 2009: About 100 armed Maoists today hacked to death a prominent RSS leader and two of his brothers in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh, police said. Nearly 100 arme
Korba, October 28, 2009: After meeting a top Chinese diplomat, Chhattisgarh police today allowed 82 Chinese nationals, working in construction of VEDANTA power plant at Korba, to leave the countr
Raipur, October 13, 2009: Raipur District and Sessions Judge Sandeep Bakshi was today appointed as the head of the one-man Judicial Commission to probe the September 23 incident in BALCO, in whic
Raipur, October 13, 2009: Huge numbers of passengers of the Utkal Express had a providential escape today when a crack in the track was detected just before the train could pass through a damage
Raipur, October 1, 2009: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today took seriously the allegation of missing of large numbers of genuine names from the list of BPL families in Bhatapara mun
Raipur, September 30, 2009: BJP National President Rajnath Singh today said the Centre took time to react to the call of naxalites, and also called for a centrally sponsored integrated plan to co
Bilaspur, September 30, 2009: The Railway authority have extended the tenure of the Yashwantpur-Korba Superfast Train till next year. The 0681 and 0682 Weekly Super Fast Trains were getting
Korba, September 29, 2009: Senior Congress leader Ajit Jogi today demanded Rs 25 lakh to the families of each of the victims of BALCO chimney collapse accident of September 23. It was one o
Raipur, September 29, 2009: Chhattisgarh Governor ESL Narasimhan today met Bastar Lok Sabha MP Baliram Kashyap and expressed his deep sorrow over the death of his son Tansen, who was shot dead by
KORBA, September 28, 2009: The Chhattisgarh administration today said only 41 people were killed in the September 23 incident of collapse of the Chimney of Rs 5000 crore power project of Vedanta
Jagdalpur, September 27, 2009: Chhattisgarh Chief minister Dr Raman Singh, several of his cabinet colleague and Assembly Speaker today met Bastar MP Baliram Kashyap and their cabinet colleague Ke
Korba, September 26, 2009: At least 42 bodies have been recovered so far from the accident site, where the 178-metre Chimney of Rs 5000 crore power plant of the Vedanta (BALCO) in Korba of Chhatt
Jagdalpur, September 26, 2009: Even before completion of 24 hours of the departure of Union Home Minister P Chidambaram from Chhattisgarh, Maoists today targeted one of the prominent tribal leade
Jagdalpur, September 26, 2009: In a daring incident, the Maoists today shot at two sons of Bastar MP Baliram Kashyap, who have been rushed to the Maharani Hospital. One of the sons of Balir
Korba, September 25, 2009: Bharat Aluminium Company today announced to give Rs 5 lakh to each of the families of workers, who were killed in September 23 incident of Chimney collapse. "For
Raipur, September 25, 2009: Union Home Minister P Chidambaram today said that the armed fight against the Maoists may last longer than expected. "It is a long drawn fight," Chidambaram told
Korba, September 24, 2009: Chhattisgarh Chief minister Dr Raman Singh today expressed his strong displeasure over the lukewarm response given by the BALCO management to the rescue and relief work
Korba/Raipur, September 23, 2009: At least 25 workers were killed, 15 injured, and scored missing today as the Chimney of the Rs 4800 crore under construction power plant of BALCO collapsed in Kor
Korba, September 23, 2009: At least 12 labourers were killed today and scores injured when a under construction structure of 1200 MW power plant of the BALCO collapsed here in Korba district of Ch
Ambikapur, September 21, 2009: Two teachers have been dismissed from the services after it was found that they had used fake certificates to obtain services. During checking Panchayat offici
Raigarh, September 20, 2009: Madhushila Sahu, who claimed to be an avatar of Sai Baba, and 13 others were arrested by the Raigarh police on charges of playing with the religious sentiment of the
Jagdalpur, September 19, 2009: Armed Maoists have killed six CRPF personnel, including three officers, in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh in fierce encounters. Maoists and security forces
Korba, September 19, 2009: Chhattisgarh Police today revealed that some of the staff of the looted Union Bank in Korba are already facing police probe on charges of cheating to their customers.
Jagdalpur, September 18, 2009: At least 13 people, including an Assistant Commandant of the CRPF, were killed in fierce gun battle between the Maoists and joint police party in Dantewada district
Korba, September 18, 2009: In a daring incident, four persons today looted about Rs 35 lakh from a bank in Korba district of Chhattisgarh. About four persons came to the Union Bank today du
Bilaspur, September 17, 2009: Railway authorities have cancelled the Bina station halting of the Durg-Nizamuddin Sampark Kranti Express. From September 23, next the 2823 Sampark Kranti Expr
Raipur, September 14, 2009: Fearing fixing of tenders in Urban Development Department, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh today directed the Department to go for online tender of all contrac
Bhilai, September 12, 2009: Former MLA Phul Chand Bafna died today at Mumbai. Bafna had represented the Bhilai Nagar assembly segment in undivided Madhya Pradesh. He died today at the
Raipur, September 12, 2009: Chhattisgarh Government has banned demonstration and rally near the Raj Bhawan, Chief Minister Residence and the State Secretariat. Prohibitory Section 144 has b
Raipur, September 11, 2009: Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission has indefinitely postponed its civil service main examination. The PSC Main Examination was scheduled on September 12 and
Jagdalpur, September 10, 2009: A joint police party today shot dead three naxalites in Dantewada jungles of Chhattisgarh. After a fierce gun battle between the security forces and the Maois
Raipur, September 10, 2009: Chhattisgarh Government has included Kaser in the list of other backward caste. The state Tribal and Scheduled Caste Department had issued the notification to th
Korba, September, 7, 2009: About three lakh rupees worth of jewellery and cash were stolen from the residence of a police Sub Inspector in Korba district of Chhattisgarh. Jewellery and cash
Raigarh, September 6, 2009: Raigarh police has take n only eight hours to capture a person and recover from his possession about Rs 9.5 lakh, which were stolen from a known of the state DGP Vishw
Raipur, September 5, 2009: Most of the senior bureaucrats, including the Commissioner Public Relations of the Government of Chhattisgarh, were today not invited to a function of the Raj Bhawan to
Raipur, September 4, 2009: In an attempt to strengthen bilateral relations with India and promote mutual understanding, an American delegation would be on a three day tour of Chhattisgarh from Se
Raipur, September 4, 2009: Chhattisgarh would experience more rainfall till tomorrow, Weatherman said today. Rainfall or thunderstorm would occur at many parts of Chhattisgarh and in many p
Korba, September 3, 2009: At least ten occupants of a tractor were killed today evening when their vehicle turned turtle in Korba district of Chhattisgarh, officials said. When a group of f
Raipur, September 3, 2009: After getting message from the Government of India, Chhattisgarh government today declared a two days state mourning on the death of Andhra Pradesh chief Minister Y S R
Raipur, September 3, 2009: Chhattisgarh government today cancelled all official entertainment programmes while declaring one day state mourning on death of neighbouring Andhra Pradesh Chief Minis
Raipur, September 2, 2009: Chhattisgarh Government today asked its policemen not to travel in buses in Bastar to avoid damage of the vehicles by the Maoists. The state government never want
Raipur, September 2, 2009: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today said the state government was serious in its action towards combating drought in the state and all the field officials
Raipur, September 2, 2009: Chhattisgarh government has decided not to give free entrance to anyone to its museum Purkhouti Muktangan, which was inaugurated by the then President A P J Abdul Kalam
Raipur, September 1, 2009: Centre today asked Chhattisgarh to complete distribution of forest land rights to the tribals before December 2009. After reviewing the progress in distribution o
Raipur, August 31, 2009: A Nua Khai festival was today organized at the Chief Minister Residence here, which was attended by people from various walks of life. It has become a tradition in
Raipur, August 31, 2009: Amid upheaval in BJP organization, Pratibha Advani, daughter of senior BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani, arrived here today on a two days visit of Chhattisgarh. Pratib
Raipur, August 31, 2009: Chhattisgarh government has geared up to meet the challenges of drought in the state and through the video conference it wanted to monitor the action plan and execution o
Raipur, August 31, 2009: Chhattisgarh government today released comparatively a small amount of money for the repair and renewal of roads in the state when a large number of roads, including the
Raipur, August 29, 2009: Chhattisgarh Government today said the sports men of the state would be given extra mark during their examination and also priority in government services. The Spor
Raipur, August 28, 2009: Due to scattered or delayed rainfall, Chhattisgarh Government today declared 66 of its tehsils as drought affected. "Out of 18 districts, due to scanty rainfall or
New Delhi, August 28, 2009: Prominent advocate Vivek K Tankha has been appointed as the Additional Solicitors General. "Tankha has been appointed by the Government of India as the Addition
Ambikapur, August 28, 2009: The Administration in Sarguja district has asked all the people, engaged in swine business, to take away their animals outside the territory of the district headquarte
Raipur, August 26, 2009: Chhattisgarh Government today ordered a magistrate probe into the death of an under trail Chaitram Nishad of the Raipur Central jail. Sub Divisional Magistrate Bhat
Raipur, August 22, 2009: A day before the Ganesh Puja, a bomb explosion in a passenger bus rocked the capital city of Chhattisgarh at Raipur. However, no one was killed or injured in that b
Jagdalpur, August 22, 2009: In a bizarre incident, a police jawan of Bastar district in Chhattisgarh today shot dead one of his officer and another senior and seriously injured a policeman before
Raipur, August 21, 2009: In an embarrassing situation for the Union Minister V Narayan Samy, AICC General Secretary Rahul Gandhi today asked him to vacate the seat for a much junior leader of the
Raipur, August 21, 2009: AICC General Secretary Rahul Gandhi today said naxalites menace was a political as well as law and order problem and the Chhattisgarh government was doing nothing to solv
Raipur, August 20, 2009: The Weather Department today forecasted more rainfall in Raipur and other areas of Chhattisgarh in the next 24 hours. Rain and thunder shower are likely to occur to
Raipur, August 19, 2009: Chhattisgarh Congress MLA T S Singh Deo was today arrested at Bhopal after ten bullets were found in his possession while he was boarding a plane to Raipur. Singh D
New Delhi, August 17, 2009: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today called upon the Centre to draft a media strategy to counter naxalites at the national and international levels.
New Delhi, August 17, 2009: Union Home Minister P Chidambaram today called upon the Maoists-hit states to adopt the strategy of development and police action to combat the naxal menace. Chi
New Delhi, August 17, 2009: Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh today said the Left Wing Extremism or the naxalism has been developed into a very complex problem and needs a different strategy to d
Korba, August 17, 2009: AICC General Secretary Rahul Gandhi would visit Korba and Raipur this week, Congress leaders said today. Gandhi would be visiting Korba and Raipur and his details pr
Raipur, August 17, 2009: At least three confirmed cases of Swine Flu have been detected in Chhattisgarh when a total of 89 samples collected from the state, top officials said today. Out of
New Delhi, August 15, 2009: Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh today promised to effectively increase its efforts to deal with naxal activities in Chhattisgarh and other parts of the country.
Raipur, August 15, 2009: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today said regional imbalances had given several problems to India and naxalite menace was one of them, which had become a grav
Jagdalpur, August 15, 2009: Displaying gross negligence, the National Flag was today hoisted with upside down in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh. In the presence of IAS and IPS officers,
Raipur, August 14, 2009: The Government of India today announced medal to eight police officers and jawans of Chhattisgarh for their outstanding services. Among the recipients are Assistant
Raipur, August 13, 2009: Amid fear of Swine Flu hovering over Chhattisgarh, one person died today at Raipur where as samples had been collected from about 50 patients to confirm whether they are
Jagdalpur, August 11, 2009: A joint police party today killed at least four naxalites and captured half a dozen rebels and recovered arms and explosive materials in hyper sensitive Bhairamgarh ar
Raipur, August 11, 2009: Entire Chhattisgarh could experience more rainfall for the next two days, Weathermen forecasted today. Light to heavy rainfall have occurred at many places in Chha
Raipur, August 10, 2009: Chhattisgarh Government today directed all the district collectors of the state to prepare report of drought in their districts within one week and also open employment g
Raipur, August 10, 2009: Several top central, state and para military forces officials today met here to re-draft strategies to combat Maoist menace in Chhattisgarh. Chairing a meeting of t
Raigarh, August 9, 2009: Chhattisgarh Police have registered a case against a close relative of former Union Minister and Bilaspur MP Dillip Singh Judeo and was looking for him. Jashpur pol
Raipur, August 8, 2009: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh has taken seriously the allegation of large scale irregularities in distribution of Public Distribution System and directed his
Raipur, August 7, 2009: Former Chief Minister and Senior Congress leader Ajit Jogi today targetted the Officer on Special Duty to the Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh in purchase of wireless sets t
Raipur, August 6, 2009: For nearly two hours the students from Mandlor Middle School of Raipur district today seized control of the residence of Agriculture Minister Chandrasekhar Sahu for not ap
Raipur, August 5, 2009: Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today threatened strong action against the agitating employees of the Chhattisgarh State Electricity Board, which had been unbundled into fiv
Raipur, August 4, 2009: Succumbing to the pressure from a section of the party leaders, the BJP government in Chhattisgarh today decided to recruit over 850 students of the infamous three years m
Ambikapur, August 3, 2009: A Committee has been formed in Sarguja District for rehabilitation of the naxalites, officials said. As per the order of the Chhattisgarh Government, the Sarguja
Raipur, August 2, 2009: The Centre has agreed to provide rice to Chhattisgarh instead of Wheat under the Public Distribution System, officials said. On request of the Chief Minister Dr Ram
Ambikapur, July 31, 2009: The administration had ordered a magistrate probe into the death of a tribal convict during treatment in Sarguja district of Chhattisgarh. District Collector Dr Ka
Raipur, July 30, 2009: The next session of the Chhattisgarh Assembly would be held in December. On the last day of the Monsoon session, the Speaker Dhram Lal Kaushik today said the next ses
Raipur, July 30, 2009: Monsoon Session of the Chhattisgarh Assembly was today adjourned prematurely. Although officially no reason was assigned for the adjournment of the session a day ahea
Raipur, July 29, 2009: The main opposition Congress today attempted unsuccessfully to move an adjournment motion in the Chhattisgarh Assembly alleging huge irregularities in purchase of paddy by
Raipur, July 28, 2009: Chhattisgarh Government today told the State Assembly that the Maoists have killed as many as 332 people in about 17 months. Between January 1, 2008 and May 31, 2009 the Maoist
Raipur, July 27, 2009: Chhattisgarh Government today denied in the state Assembly that any fake manure had been supplied to the farmers in the last three years. Devji Bhai Patel of the ruli
Jagdalpur, July 26, 2009: Maoists today killed six CRPF jawans in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh. When some jawans of the para military forces were travelling in a mini truck from Gidham to Barsu
Raipur, July 25, 2009: Chhattisgarh Government today directed all the Government Contractors to stick to quality works on the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana in the state. Cancel the work
Raipur, July 24, 2009: Near normalcy was restored today in Chhattisgarh assembly, which had been witnessing uproarious scene since Monday on the Madanwada incident. However, immediately aft
Raipur, July 23, 2009: Leader of Opposition Ravindra Choubey and 33 other Congress MLAs were suspended today from the state assembly and in their absent the House also took up an adjournment moti
Raipur, July 22, 2009: Chhattisgarh Government would bring in a legislation in the monsoon session of the state assembly, starting today, to allow the parents, who have more than two children to
Raipur, July 21, 2009: The proceedings of the Chhattisgarh Assembly was grossly disrupted today by the main opposition Congress over the naxal attack and killing of the Rajnandgaon SP V K Choubey
Raipur, July 20, 2009: Amid stepped up naxal activities, Chhattisgarh Government today said it would celebrate the Independence Day with full patriotism and Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh would ho
Raipur, July 20, 2009: Main opposition Congress today stalled the proceeding of the Chhattisgarh Assembly over the Madanwada incident of July 12 in which 26 policemen, including Rajnandgaon SP V K Cho
Raipur, July 19, 2009: Monsoon Session of Chhattisgarh Assembly, starting from tomorrow, is all set to be stormy considering the stepped up naxal activities and the increase in allegations of cor
Rajnandgaon, July 18, 2009: The Home Minister and the DGP of Chhattisgarh took five days to reach the spot, where Rajnandgaon District SP Vinod Kumar Choubey and 25 other police personnel were ki
Kawardha, July 17, 2009: At least two villagers were killed and 24 have been affected of diarrhoea and admitted in the District Hospital in Kawardha district. Two persons were killed as dia
Raipur, July 16, 2009: Chhattisgarh Government has banned gathering, demonstration or picketing around the Raj Bhawan with immediate effect. Considering the Monsoon session of the Assembly
Raipur, July 15, 2009: heavy downpour have thrown the capital city of Chhattisgarh totally out of gear and rendered many areas without power or drinking waters. It had been raining since ye
Kawardha, July 14, 2009: Four villagers of Ghughurikala in Kawardha district died today after they came in contact with poisonous gas. To repair a pump set, four of the villagers had gone t
Raipur, July 13, 2009: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh has strongly condemned the naxal attack near Madanwada in which the Rajnandgaon SP V K Choubey and at least 25 policemen were kil
Rajnandgaon, July 12, 2009: In a major strike naxalites today ambushed a police party and killed the Rajnandgaon District Superintendent of Police V K Choubey and 25 other policemen. The Ma
Ambikapur, July 8, 2009: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today launched his ambitious Re 1 per kg rice to poor from Parsa village near here in Sarguja district. The poorest peopl
Raipur, July 7, 2009: Chhattisgarh Administration has declared Raipur as a water scarcity district, officials said today. Looking into the insufficient rain fall this season, Raipur Distri
Jagdalpur, July 6, 2009: Because of the careless attitude of the Government officials, Maoists have looted a vehicle-load of high grade explosives from the hyper sensitive Bastar district of Chha
Korba, July 6, 2009: At least four villagers were killed and 70 affected by diarrhoea in Korba district even before the monsoon was fully active in Chhattisgarh. Four villagers of differen
Jagdalpur, July 5, 2009: At least one explosive laden vehicle went missing today from the naxal infested Bastar district of Chhattisgarh, police said. A vehicle of the Government of India
Raipur, July 5, 2009: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today denied that BJP MP from Bastar Baliram Kashyap had ever threatened to pull down his government. Singh said he had spok
Raipur, July 4, 2009: Chhattisgarh today demanded one TMC water from Orissa to irrigate about 35 villages of Raipur district. Chhattisgarh Agriculture Minister Chandrasekhar Sahu today met
Jagdalpur, July 4, 2009: Senior BJP leader and party MP from Bastar Baliram Kashyap today created a ripple after he apparently issued a threat to the state government. Kashyap issued a warn
New Delhi, July 3, 2009: Minister of Railways Mamata Banerjee today announced a new method of concessions to be given to accredited press correspondents in the Railway Budget for the fiscal 2009-
Bilaspur, July 3, 2009: New Rail Minister Mamata Benerjee today gave three new trains to Chhattisgarh and also announced that three stations of the state would get a face lift, besides many other
Raipur, July 2, 2009: Despite tall claims the Food and Civil Supply Department has failed utterly to check smuggling of the essential commodities of the Targetted Public Distribution System.
Raipur, July 1, 2009: Five businessmen from Raipur city have reportedly been roughed up and detained in a police station in Nepal for two days. However, when contacted Police Headquarters a
Korba, June 29, 2009: West Bengal Police has arrested an absconding Jawan of Indian Army for allegedly kidnapping a senior official of South Eastern Coalfield Limited in Korba. Krishna Sing
Raipur, June 29, 2009: Chhattisgarh Government has launched a new campaign "Hum Honge Panchvi Pass" to make all villages of the state total literate. It has now been decided to declare thos
Ambikapur, June 28, 2009: Chhattisgarh Government today ordered a magistrate inquiry into the death of a tribal convicted prisoner in Sarguja district. A convicted prisoner of Ambikapur Cen
Raipur, June 26, 2009: Chhattisgarh Government has decided to allow the parents, who have more than two children, to contest the coming Municipality elections. The state government has deci
Korba, June 24, 2009: Korba District Administration has identified five villages in the district to be developed as model villages, with availability of all welfare schemes of the Chhattisgarh go
Raipur, June 23, 2009: Normal life was affected for the last two days in Chhattisgarh, but to the respite to the police the state had not witnessed any violence during the two-day bandh call give
Raipur, June 23, 2009: Monsoon session of the Chhattisgarh Assembly would be held from July 20, Assembly Secretariat said today. The second session of this assembly would start from July 20
Raipur, June 22, 2009: Life in the Maoists areas in Chhattisgarh have grossly been affected due to the naxal sponsored two-day bandh from today against the government action in disturbed Lalgarh
Dantewada, June 21, 2009: A total of 11 CRPF jawans were killed and nine security forces injured after the Maoists blown up 1 truck of the forces in Dantewada district yesterday late evening, CRP
Raipur, June 21, 2009: Ignoring government guidelines, crore rupees worth of works had allegedly been sanctioned and executed by the Tribal Welfare Department in Chhattisgarh, official sources sa
Jagdalpur, June 20, 2009: Maoists today blown up a truck killing five CRPF jawans and injuring ten cops in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh. When a large number of CRPF jawans were travel
Dantewada, June 19, 2009: The bodies of both the abducted jawans of the Chhattisgarh Armed Forces were recovered today from the Awapalli-Bijapur main road. After killing both the jawans wi
Jagdalpur, June 19, 2009: Armed Maoists today shot dead a people’s representative, who is a staunch supporter of the TATA project in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh. A prominent Congress le
Jagdalpur, June 18, 2009: A group of armed naxalites today kidnapped two policemen from the Bijapur district. When two jawans of the Chhattisgarh Armed Force were returning back to their pl
Raipur, June 17, 2009: Once again the private school authorities have demonstrated that they are not bound by the order of the Raman Singh government in Chhattisgarh. Looking into the scor
Ambikapur, June 15, 2009: Agriculture Minister Chandrasekhar Sahu today directed the local officials to ensure quality works in the under construction Mahamaya Sugar Factory. Sahu inquired a
Ambikapur, June 13, 2009: Sarguja District Collector Dr Kamalpreet Singh today directed the District officials to carry out checking in of every fair price shop at least once every month in the d
Baikunthpur, June 12, 2009: Chhattisgarh government has taken an ambitious step to plant four lakh sapling of sandal wood in Korea district. Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today reviewed var
Durg, June 11, 2009: Looking into likely naxal threat, Chhattisgarh Government has declared the Depot of the Bharat Petroleum Corporation, located in Bhilai-3 area of Durg District as a prohibite
New Delhi, June 10, 2009: Chhattisgarh Governor ESL Narasimhan today asked the Centre to provide financial assistance to the state to develop Raipur and the new Capital as metro cities. The
Kawardha, June 10, 2009: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today said the state government has undertaken several steps to provide elaborate facilities for the tourist at the famous Bhor
Ambikapur, June 10, 2009: A magistrate order was today issued on the absconding of an under trail prisoner Janesh Kumar Singh from the Ramanujganj Sub-Jail of Sarguja district in Chhattisgarh.
Raipur, June 10, 2009: Bihar State Food and Civil Supply Minister Narendra Singh has whole heartedly praised the public distribution system of Chhattisgarh and said he would implement that in his
Dantewada, June 9, 2009: The Maoists on the second day today also targeted the CRPF and injured at least nine of them in a land mine blast, police said. When a CRPF party, with their ration
Jagdalpur, June 8, 2009: Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today started a new campaign to visit all the districts headquarters of Chhattisgarh from Bastar district headquarters Jagdalpur. On a
Jagdalpur, June 8, 2009: The members of the banned outfit CPI (Maoists) today attacked two police parties in as many incidents and killed one CRPF jawan and injured one officer and two policemen
Raipur, June 8, 2009: The Weather Department today said the rainfall in Chhattisgarh region would continue for at least another two days. Many parts of Chhattisgarh would have a cloudy sky
Raipur, June 8, 2009: Eminent theatre personality and activist Habib Tanvir died today at the Madhya Pradesh capital Bhopal. Habib Ahmed Khan, who adopted the pen-name Tanvir when he began
Ambikapur, June 7, 2009: A prominent political personality of the Sarguja region and former legislature Madan Gopal Singh passed away here at the age of 76. Singh had represented Ambikapur
Raipur, June 6, 2009: Tall claims of the Chhattisgarh power companies have been exposed as hollow after a thunder storm passed through the capital city leaving behind a trail of destruction.
Raipur, June 5, 2009: A thunder storm today evening thrown the Capital city of Chhattisgarh out of gear for the entire day. At about 4.00 PM the Raipur city experienced a heavy rainfall cou
Raipur, June 5, 2009: Chhattisgarh Governor ESL Narasimhan would be meeting the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh next week to congratulate him on his taking over charges for the second time as t
Dhamtari, May 11, 2009: Ten jawans of a police party were today feared killed in a naxal ambush in Dhamtari district of Chhattisgarh. The Maoists ambushed a police party of 41 jawans, who were on an
Jashpur Nagar, May 3, 2009: Two passengers were killed and seven injured seriously when a bus met with accident in Jashpur district, officials said. The passenger bus met with the accident
Bhilai, May 3, 2009: Prominent theatre personality of Chhattisgarh Prem Simon died today. Simon died at Bhilai. He was one of the prominent theatre artist of the state and scripted
Raipur, May 2, 2009: A major fire broke out late last night in the vegetable wholesale market here destroying over Rs 20 lakh properties of 270 shop owners. Local shop owners claimed after
Raipur, April 30, 2009: The BSNL today launched an innovative computer in Chhattisgarh with the joint venture of Novatium Solutions Private Limited. The BSNL Nova NetPC is a simple computi
Jagdalpur, April 30, 2009: The Chhattisgarh Administration today decided to carry out registration of the unemployed youth of Bijapur district on every Monday at the district headquarters.
Raipur, April 29, 2009: A senior education official Shail Shandilya today allegedly committed suicide at her residence here in the capital city. Shandilya was working as the District Educat
Raigarh, April 29, 2009: The Raigarh district administration has issued notices to all the contractors, who are delaying the construction works of the Chhattisgarh Government. It was a seri
Raipur, April 28, 2009: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today directed his officials to start drought relief work immediately and also take all steps to provide safe drinking water to
Raipur, April 27, 2009: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today welcomed the decision of the Election Commission of India on relaxing the Model Code of Conduct and immediately called for
Raipur, April 24, 2009: Sikh community in Chhattisgarh today opposed the alleged attempt of conversion on some of the members of their community in Durg district. A delegation of Sikh commu
Raipur, April 23, 2009: The heat wave condition in Chhattisgarh has forced the state BJP government to go for early summer vacation from April 25, officials said today. "The summer vacation
Raipur, April 23, 2009: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today asked for immediate lifting of model code of conduct, imposed by the Election Commission of India for the Lok Sabha Poll,
Raipur, April 14, 2009: Politics may not have created that much of heat in Chhattisgarh for the April 16 parliamentary election, but due to dry spell, the temperatures in many areas have crossed
Jagdalpur, April 12, 2009: Maoists fire shots today to target the Director General of Central Paramilitary Forces A S Gill during his visit to Dantewada district. When Gill was on a visit o
Raipur, March 27, 2009: AICC today said it would make the failure of the Raman Singh government as its election issues during the April 16 Lok Sabha poll in Chhattisgarh. "The Raman Singh G
Raipur, March 26, 2009: Chief of Indian Army Gen Deepak Kapoor is arriving here tomorrow on a two day visit of Chhattisgarh to discuss with the high officials about setting up the first ever army
Raipur, February 27, 2009: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh has made the Oscar winner Slumdog Millionaire tax free in the state. The film on slum dwellers has been made free from
Jagdalpur, February 26, 2009: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today said in the next three years every village in the state would have electricity. About 90 per cent villages of
Ambikapur, February 25, 2009: The terror of Maoists have failed to deter the Chhattisgarh government from reaching out to the sensitive areas of the state and led by Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh
Janjgir, February 24, 2009: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today stressed for drastic cut in cost of production in agriculture sector in the state to improve the condition of the farm
Raipur, February 23, 2009: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today congratulated the cast and crew members of the Slumdog Millionaire for getting the Oscars. The Oscar awards to s
Dongargaon, February 23, 2009: Chhattisgarh Government today expressed its commitment for the overall development of the poors and farmers, who constitute about 90 per cent the total population,
Rajim, February 23, 2009: A fortnight long famous Rajim Kumbh ended today, but before that lakhs of people, besides over 2000 saints, made their holy dip on the Kumbh, at the holy place of Rajim
Bilaspur/Raipur, February 22, 2009: Senior Central Minister Arjun Singh today praised Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh and the Chhattisgarh state and gifted several projects to the region, from wher
Raipur, February 21, 2009: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh and his entire government would spend about a week from February 23, in the rural sector of the state, where about 74 per cen
Raipur, February 20, 2009: The next session of the Chhattisgarh assembly would be from July 20. Continue with the tradition Speaker Dharamlal Kaushik on the last day of the Budget session s
Raipur, February 20, 2009: Creating a history, the Chhattisgarh Assembly today passed the Appropriation Bill unanimously. Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh, who also holds the Finance portfolio
Kanker, February 19, 2009: Maoists today killed three personnels from the Central Reserve Police Force and injured nine of the forces in an encounter in Kanker district of Chhattisgarh. Whe
Kawardha, February 18, 2009: Over 20,000 people, including Governor ESL Narasimhan, today gathered here at the native place of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh to mourn the death of his
Korba, February 17, 2009: Chhattisgarh Police today arrested five persons after a father damaged the eyes of the father of a person, who is accused of killing his son in Korba district of Chhatti
Raipur, February 16, 2009: After an impasse for two days over alleged misbehave by police to the members of media, the Chhattisgarh government today announced to take action against the officials
Raipur, February 15, 2009: Amid reports from various districts of exodus, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh has directed all the district collectors to open employment generated works in
Raipur, February 14, 2009: If Chhattisgarh Assembly was trying to create history by even having sitting on Saturdays, it was a history of sort on another matter as the entire media today preferre
Raipur, February 13, 2009: Senior Minister of Chhattisgarh Brij Mohan Agrawal today launched a book on Chhattisgarhi language written by an employee of the Chhattisgarh Assembly. "Chhattisg
Korba, February 12, 2009: Ten persons of a family were killed today and five injured when their vehicle jumped into an over flowing canal in Korba district of Chhattisgarh. After confrontin
Raipur, February 12, 2009: Chhattisgarh government has spent Rs 226.75 crore on the World Bank funded Nawa Anjor programme in the state. Replying to a question of former Panchayat Raj Minister of Con
Raipur, February 11, 2009: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today said, unlike the previous governments, his budget for 2009-2010 was for the 90 per cent population of the state.
Raipur, February 10, 2009: As many as 480 people, including 203 policemen were killed in the last two years by the Maoists, Chhattisgarh Government told the state Assembly today. Between Apri
Raipur, February 9, 2009: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today presented his government's sixth successive budget of Rs 22,211.10 crore and said all the promises made during the Novem
Rajim, February 9, 2009: Over 2000 saints are participating in the Rajim Kumbh, which would continue for a fortnight from today at the holy place of Rajim in Raipur District. On the meeting
Raipur, February 7, 2009: After large scale complaints of irregularities in centrally sponsored Rural Development works, a high level team today reviewed the works in Chhattisgarh. Led by R
Bilaspur, February 6, 2009: Chhattisgarh Chief Secretary P Joy Oommen today assured the state High Court of timely submit of reply from the government on various issues besides recruitment of nod
Raipur, February 6, 2009: Sudha Singh, mother of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh passed away today. She was 86 and died early today, official sources told ChhattisgarhTopNews.co
Raipur, February 5, 2009: Chhattisgarh Government would present its budget for the next fiscal on Monday, Speaker Dharamlal Kaushik said today. After the last supplementary budget was passe
Raipur, February 4, 2009: Chhattisgarh Assembly today passed the second supplementary budget of Rs 1147.85 crore and its appropriation bill after discussion. A total of 17 members participa
Raipur, February 3, 2009: Maoists have killed 241 people in the year 2008 in Chhattisgarh, the state assembly was informed today. Between January 1, 2008 and January 12, 2009, the Maoists h
Raipur, February 3, 2009: Former Chief Minister Ajit Jogi and 31 other MLAs from the main opposition Congress were today suspended from the Chhattisgarh Assembly for violating the House rule.
Raipur, February 1, 2009: Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker Dharamlal Kaushik has turned 52 today. Led by Assembly Secretary Devendra Verma, the officers and employees of the Vidhan Sabha today
Jagdalpur, January 31, 2009: The banned outfit CPI (Maoists) has offered for talks with Chhattisgarh Government. "Hamari party yaha ghosana karti hai ki janhit main mehnatkash pidit janata
Korba, January 31, 2009: Bharat Aluminium Company (BALCO) management has felicitated 12 talents, who have achieved new height in the field of education, sports and art. Vedanta Group Chief
Raipur, January 30, 2009: Excellent planning by the Urban Development Department. After construction of the ambitious Gaurav Path it is now time to damage that. Crore of rupees were spent j
Bilaspur, January 29, 2009: Chhattisgarh High Court today ordered for exhume of the bodies of eight victims of controversial Singaram incident in Dantewada district and conduct of post mortem.
Raipur, January 28, 2009: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today shifted Parliamentary Secretary Siyaram Sahu to another minister from him. Although no reason had been given for the shiftin
Raipur, January 27, 2009: A convict, who is undergoing prison term for 10 years on rape charges, is yet to be traced even after three days of his missing from the Raipur Central Jail, a top jail
Raipur/Jagdalpur, January 26, 2009: Amid elaborate security arrangements, both the Governor and the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh today stressed for rehabilitation of the people affected by the
Raipur, January 26, 2009: Aged mother of Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh is unwell, officials said today. She is not keeping well for some time now and her condition was deteriorated today, o
Raipur, January 26, 2009: A convict, who is sentenced for 10 years jail term and suppose to participate in Republic day parade, is abscond since yesterday from Raipur Central Jail, a top Police office
Raipur, January 26, 2009: Raipur Development Authority (RDA) today introduced the single window system and promised to clear the applications in a fixed time. Through this system applicatio
Raipur, January 25, 2009: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today said the Maoists have been exposed after they opposed the Indian Constitution and declare to observe the Republic Day as
Raipur, January 25, 2009: After a high level discussion today, the agitating employees of the former State Electricity Board withdrew their stir, Chhattisgarh Government said. The leaders
Bilaspur, January 24, 2009: One of the senior BJP leaders of the country Lakhiram Agrawal is passed away today after illness. Agrawal, born on February 13, 1932, died today evening in a ho
Raipur, January 23, 2009: Who is the Home Minister of Chhattisgarh or that of School Education, Agriculture or Food Department, is a billion dollar question. Who believed he or she has the
Raipur, January 22, 2009: Special Police forces have been deployed in the capital city and some more urban areas of Chhattisgarh today looking into the threat from terrorist organisations.
Raipur, January 22, 2009: The infighting in the main opposition Congress legislature party was continued even one month after the Chhattisgarh assembly election. To buy peace with in the pa
Raipur, January 21, 2009: Former Finance Minister and prominent Congress leader Ram Chandra Singh Deo would contest the coming Lok Sabha election from Chhattisgarh. Congress party sources s
Raipur, January 20, 2009: The Central Committee of the Communist Party of India has termed the killing of 17 tribals by police in Singaram as a "fake encounter" and demanded a judicial probe into
Raipur, January 19, 2009: Main opposition Congress today handed over a memorandum to the Union Home Minister P Chidambaram demanding a CBI probe into the killing of 17 tribals in Singaram of Dant
Raipur, January 19, 2009: Number plates are even missing from the government vehicles of Chhattisgarh. Through a special drive the state police was engaged in collecting fine from the vehi
Raipur, January 19, 2009: Unlike his predecessors, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram will take the review meeting on the internal security situation of Chhattisgarh at its Mantralaya today.
Raipur, January 17, 2009: Senior Congress leader V C Shukla today demanded immediate release of water from various reservoirs of Chhattisgarh to save the Rabi crop of the state. Several teh
Raipur, January 17, 2009: Some passengers were injured today when an engine hit a passenger train in Raipur Railway Station of Chhattisgarh. Looking into the matter, a Departmental Inquiry
Raipur, January 16, 2009: The central Election Commission wants appropriate action against the Chhattisgarh Director General of Police Vishwa Ranjan for his comment in media against the Commissio
Raipur, January 15, 2009: The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights is on a five-day tour of the naxal affected areas of Chhattisgarh from today, a top official said here. Duri
Raipur, January 15, 2009: Former Forest Minister and a prominent Satnami leader of Chhattisgarh Dehru Prasad Dhritlehere was contemplating to join Bahujan Samaj Party of Mayawati. "I have b
Raipur, January 15, 2009: AICC has appointed Raj Kumari Diwan as the Youth Congress President for Chhattisgarh, party sources said today. Diwan would take charge tomorrow as a full time Pre
Raipur, January 14, 2009: Former Congress Chief Minister Ajit Jogi today claimed the security forces in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh were involved in a naked genocide and in fake encounter
Raipur, January 12, 2009: Rajesh Jain, one of the prominent figures in the advertisement world of Chhattisgarh, was cremated today. State President of the Chhattisgarh Advertising Agency Ass
Raipur, January 11, 2009: Chhattisgarh PCC today strongly condemned the attack on two journalists in Bhatapara of Raipur District. Ajit Bajpai of Tarun Chhattisgarh and Chandra Kishor Tiwar
Korba, January 10, 2009: Chhattisgarh Police today arrested the teacher, who took the vision of his student by pricking a needle for having failed to answer a question. The Saraswati Sishu
Raipur, January 9, 2009: Former Chief Minister Ajit Jogi today said he would not only oppose and expose the BJP government in Chhattisgarh but depose also if needed. Initiating the discussi
Raipur, January 9, 2009: Many ministers were absent today from the Chhattisgarh Assembly when the Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh was introducing them in the house. On the second day of the third assem
Korba, January 8, 2009: Although Chhattisgarh Education Secretary Nand Kumar was in the media every day for quality education, but in one of the schools of Korba district of the state a student l
Raipur, January 8, 2009: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh has said that the actions against both the former state BJP Presidents Tarachand Sahu and Shiv Pratap Singh were by the Central
Raipur, January 7, 2009: One of the prominent religious functions of Chhattisgarh, Rajim Kumbh would start from February 9, Culture Minister Brij Mohan Agrawal said today. The Kumbh at Raji
Raipur, January 6, 2009: Taking action against two of its former Chhattisgarh Presidents ruling BJP today expelled Lok Sabha MP Tara Chand Sahu from the party where as Rajya Sabha MP Shiv Pratap
Raipur, January 5, 2009: Chhattisgarh Speaker Dharamlal Kaushik today said the budget session of the state assembly would start from February 2, next. The budget session would start from Fe
Raipur, January 5, 2009: Chhattisgarh Governor ESL Narasimhan today said naxalism and terrorism are two sides of the same coin. The Constitutional head of the state also refused to acknowled
Raipur, January 5, 2009: Both the top most civil and police officials of Chhattisgarh were missing from the officers' gallery today when the Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh was taking oath as a leg
Raipur, January 5, 2008: BJP legislator Dharamlal Kaushik was today elected as the new Speaker of Chhattisgarh Assembly. Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today proposed the name of Kaushik and Leader of
Raipur, January 5, 2009: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh, former Chief Minister Ajit Jogi, his wife Renu, BJP ministers and others took oath as MLAs of the State assembly today. All the 90
Raipur, January 5, 2009: Senior Congress MLA Bodhram Kanwar was today took oath as the Pro-tem Speaker of Chhattisgarh Assembly. Governor ESL Narasimhan administered oath of office to Kanwar in a fun
Raipur, January 4, 2009: Eight districts of Chhattisgarh have been declared drought hit by the state BJP government after revenue reports revealed 34 revenue units have been hit by insufficient r
Raipur, January 3, 2009: Only seven boxes of rockets were missing from the train that was going from Orissa to Maharashtra via Raipur, officials said today. From Badmal Ordnance Factory in O
Raipur, January 3, 2009: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh has given approval for setting up of a sophisticated DNA testing laboratory in the state, top officials said today. The m
Raipur, December 30, 2008: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today apparently expressed unhappiness over the works of former Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Minister Ajay Chandrakar,
Raipur, December 29, 2008: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today directed the Public Health Engineering Department Minister Kedar Kashyap to draft a strategy well in advance to provide
Raipur, December 28, 2008: The 14 rockets recovered yesterday from two places of Raipur are used in Bofors guns, officials said today. The 105 MM high grade explosives are used in medium ra
Jagdalpur, December 28, 2008: Maoists today opened fire and killed a teacher and two others and injured five persons in Bijapur district, police said. Maoists stormed the Kukra para weekly
Raipur, December 28, 2008: At least nine districts of Chhattisgarh are affected by the Filaria disease and a special campaign was today launched by the Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh for its eradi
Raipur, December 27, 2008: The Government of India has decided to set up a new battalion of the Indo-Tibatian Border Police in Chhattisgarh at Raipur. Top officials told ChhattisgarhTopNews.Com today
Mandir Hasoud (Raipur), December 27, 2008: Creating a sensation, twelve live rockets with 18 km range of defence force were today recovered in the premises of the Monnet Steel and Energy Limited
Raipur, December 27, 2008: Twelve high grade bombs were today recovered from the Railway siding area of the Monnet Steel and Energy Limited in Mandir Hasoud area of Raipur district in Chhattisgarh. P
New Delhi, December 26, 2008: Chhattisgarh would get this year's prestigious JRD TATA Memorial Award on population. Chhattisgarh is selected as the best state for outstanding performance in
Raipur, December 26, 2008: Prominent Minister of Chhattisgarh Brij Mohan Agrawal was today injured in a road accident. PWD, School Education and Religious Affairs Minister Agrawal told Chha
Raipur, December 25, 2008: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today pulled up the Congress party and asked why the main opposition was engaged in opposing the works of its party governmen
Raipur, December 25, 2008: The Chhattisgarh Assembly will elect its new speaker on January 5, next, Assembly officials said today. All the 90 newly elect members are scheduled to take oath
Raipur, December 24, 2008: The new Agriculture and Labour Minister Chandrasekhar Sahu today directed his officials to prepare action plan for the development of the Agriculture sector in Chhattis
Raipur, December 24, 2008: The teachings of Jesus Christ tell us about humanity, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today said. In a message Singh wished the people from Christian c
Raipur, December 23, 2008: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh said his government today decided to give bonus of Rs 270 per quintal on paddy but the scheme required Rs 900 crore or even m
Raipur, December 23, 2008: New Home Minister of Chhattisgarh Nanki Ram Kanwar today asked the state police to improve its credibility and become more people oriented. Chhattisgarh Police sh
Raipur, December 23, 2008: Amar Agrawal today took over charges as the Health and Revenue Minister of Chhattisgarh. In the previous BJP government the Revenue had changed hand many a time.
Raipur, December 22, 2008: The post of Speaker would again go to the Bilaspur district as Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today said Dharam Kaushik would be the new Speaker of the stat
Raipur, December 22, 2008: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today appointed nine MLAs of the ruling BJP as Parliamentary Secretaries. Political circles in BJP said it was made in
Raipur, December 22, 2008: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr. Raman Singh today retained 13 departments and distributed the rest among the rest of his eleven ministers. The name and portfolios are:
Raipur, December 22, 2008: Eleven BJP MLAs today took oath as ministers in Raman Singh cabinet. Governor E S L Narasimhan administered oath of office and secrecy to the new ministers in a well attend
Raipur, December 22, 2008: Why Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh wanted to keep the names of his ministers secret? When couple of hours are only left for the swearing in ceremony but the Chi
Raipur, December 21, 2008: Prominent tribal leader Nanki Ram Kanwar is all set to become the third Speaker of Chhattisgarh Assembly. The BJP has finalised the name of Kanwar after a detaile
Raipur, December 21, 2008: Chhattisgarh Chief minister Dr Raman Singh is expanding his ministry on Monday, officials said today. There would not be any surprise tomorrow and as expected, oth
New Delhi, December 19, 2008: In another set back to former Chief Minister Ajit Jogi, one of his staunch supporter Yogesh Tiwari was today removed from the Presidentship of the Chhattisgarh Youth
Raipur, December 19, 2008: Chief Minister Dr. Raman Singh and Leader of Opposition Ravindra Choubey today went to Delhi to meet their leaders. Singh met the Premier Dr Manmohan Singh and reiterated t
Raipur, December 18, 2008: In a blow to Ajit Jogi, Congress high command today appointed Ravindra Choubey as the Leader of Opposition and Ram Pukar Singh as the Deputy Opposition Leader. AICC Preside
New Delhi, December 17, 2008: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today met the President Pratibha Patil here in the national capital. It was the first meeting of Singh after he beco
Raipur, December 16, 2008: Rajib Ranjan today resigned from the Chairmanship of the Chhattisgarh State Electricity Board. Ranjan has resigned and Chief Secretary P Joy Oommen has taken charges as the
Raipur, December 15, 2008: The Radio Station Raipur has started an every day five minutes Chhattisgarhi language bulletin from here in the capital city of Chhattisgarh. The Chhattisgarhi ne
Raipur, December 15, 2008: The cold wave condition in Chhattisgarh has improved today but the mercury continued to be the lowest of 12 degree Celsius in Bilaspur district, Weathermen said today.
Kanker, December 14, 2008: A group of Maoists today set on fire the Kapsi telephone exchange of the BSNL in Kanker district of Chhattisgarh. A group of armed Maoists stormed into the exchan
Raipur, December 13, 2008: After having failed to take any decision on the issue of Leader of the Congress Legislature Party, the 38 newly elect MLAs authorised AICC President Sonia Gandhi to sele
Raipur, December 13, 2008: The supporters and opposers of former Chief Minister Ajit Jogi today clashed in the venue where the Congress Legislature Party was meeting to decide its leader. B
Raipur, December 13, 2008: Dr Raman Singh today entered his office in the state secretariat after took over charges as the third Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh. A proper worship was held at
Raipur, December 12, 2008: Dr Raman Singh was today sworn in as the third Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, but he was facing difficulty in selecting his council of ministers. It was difficul
Raipur, December 12, 2008: Dr Raman Singh today took oath as Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh for the second time. Governor E S L Narasimhan administered the oath of office and secrecy to Singh in a we
Jagdalpur, December 7, 2008: Chhattisgarh government has ordered for a magistrate inquiry into the death of a tribal undertrail, who was from Bijapur district and lodged in Jagdalpur central jail
Raipur, December 6, 2008: Three boys from the capital city have been drowned in Seonath River near Simga in Raipur district of Chhattisgarh, police said. A group of boys from Purani Basti a
Raipur, November 28, 2008: A week-long state mourning was declared by the Chhattisgarh government in respect of former Prime Minister Vishwanath Pratap Singh, who died yesterday in New Delhi afte
Jagdalpur, November 25, 2008: Seven policemen were killed today and three injured when banned outfit CPI (Maoist) triggered a powerful IED blast in Kondagaon area of Bastar district in Chhattisgar
Raipur, November 19, 2008: The International Cricket stadium constructed by Sports Minister Brij Mohan Agrawal in Raipur is a hallmark of the BJP government in Chhattisgarh. Since cricket i
Ambikapur, November 19, 2008: A day ahead of the assembly election, Maoists targetted a police vehicle in Balrampur district and ambushed it to blown up, police said. However, in that blast
Bijapur, November 14, 2008: In a daring incident, the Maoists this evening attacked an Indian Air Force helicopter and killed its Flight Engineer when the copter was returning with polling materi
Raipur, November 13, 2008: Andhra Pradesh Police today said they have sent police parties to confirm a report of some villagers found wreckage of the Bell-430 helicopter, which went missing from
Raipur, November 11, 2008: Centre today said Chhattisgarh should order a probe into the yesterday's incident in which Maoists ambushed the Sarguja Range Inspector General of Police B S Maravi.
Narayanpur, November 11, 2008: At least three naxalites were killed today by the Narayanpur district Police of Chhattisgarh in a gun battle and also recovered arms and explosives. About sev
Korba, November 11, 2008: Sarguja Range Inspector General of Police B S Maravi, who was yesterday evening injured in Maoists bullets in Balrampur district, was today referred to Raipur for furthe
Korba, November 11, 2008: Bahujan Samaj Party candidate for Akaltara seat of Janjgir-Champa district in Chhattisgarh Sourav Singh has been seriously injured in a road accident. While return
Raipur, November 10, 2008: Sarguja Range Inspector General of Police B S Maravi was today injured in naxal firing, police sources said. When coming from Balrampur area to his headquarters,
Dantewada, November 9, 2008: Four days ahead of the state Assembly election, a large number of Maoists today shot dead two top BJP leaders of Dantewada district in Chhattisgarh and set on fire th
Raipur, November 8, 2008: Tension built up today evening in a TV programme location set here, in which both Congress leader Ajit Jogi and Chief Minister Raman Singh were present but failed to stop
Raipur, November 7, 2008: Chhattisgarh state Assembly Secretary Devendra Verma's father was cremated here today. Shantilal Nanhuram Verma, aged 88, died yesterday of old age, Verma family s
Raipur, November 1, 2008: Chhattisgarh today completed eight years. But the model code of conduct imposed by the Election Commission has converted the Rajyotshav celebration a low key affair in t
Raipur, October 28, 2008: Chhattisgarh Government had sought cooperation from its citizen to check supply and hoarding of illicit liquor in the wake of November state assembly elections. In
Dantewada, October 20, 2008: In a major strike, Maoists today killed 12 CRPF personnel and injured six in an ambush in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh. When a CRPF party was on combing ope
Bilaspur, October 18, 2008: Former Chief Justice of Chhattisgarh High Court Justice H L Dattu would be the Supreme Court judge. Justice Dattu had become the Chief Justice of Chhattisgarh on
Raipur, October 13, 2008: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today opened the Chhattisgarh Health and Medical Sciences University here. With that eleven Universities are currently functio
Raipur, October 9, 2008: Chhattisgarh government is contemplating to organise an inter-state cricket tournament on the foundation day of Chhattisgarh on November 1, next. Sports and Youth A
Raipur, October 8, 2008: Phulbasan Yadav of Rajnandgaon district in Chhattisgarh has been selected this year for the prestigious Jamnalal Bajaj Award. Yadav has been selected for the award
Jagdalpur, October 7, 2008: Maoists today evening attacked the residence of the Station House Officer of the Bhairamgarh Police Station in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh. Maoists shot thre
Raipur, October 2, 2008: Multi-editioned language daily Evening Times would now be published from the capital city of Chhattisgarh. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh today dedicated
Raipur, September 29, 2008: President Pratibha Patil today paid rich tributes to the four CRPF personnel, including Assistant Commandant Dibakar Mohapatra, who were killed in a powerful blast ca
Jagdalpur, September 29, 2008: In a severe blow on the face of Chhattisgarh administration, the banned outfit CPI (Maoists) today triggered a powerful blast in Bastar district when President Pr
Raipur, September 28, 2008: President Pratibha Patil arrived here today on a two-day tour of Chhattisgarh. The President arrived here on a special Indian Air Force plane, who was received
Raipur, September 27, 2008: President Pratibha Patil is arriving here tomorrow on a two-day tour of Chhattisgarh. This would be her maiden visit of the state after becoming President.
Raipur, September 23, 2008: The district hospital of Korba has created a history by getting the first ever ISO certificate among any public run hospitals of the state. As per the new stan
Raipur, September 22, 2008: The all India entrance examination for admission in to the Sainik School would be held on January 4, next. For admission in to the academic session 2009-2010
Raipur, September 21, 2008: Looking into the heavy rush during Puja, a Super Fast train would run between Orissa capital Bhubaneswar and Lokmanya Tilak via Chhattisgarh from tomorrow, Indian
Raipur, September 19, 2008: Two days uninterrupted rainfall today submerged about 50 villages in Raipur, Janjgir-Champa and Raigarh districts, officials said today. Due to downpou
Raipur, September 18, 2008: The Meteorological Department today issued a warning of a very heavy rainfall in some places of Chhattisgarh even though administration had started evacuating p
Raipur, September 17, 2008: Chhattisgarh today experienced the first real monsoon of this season, which brought the normal life to a stand still since afternoon. Due to the downpo
Raipur, September 16, 2008: Spiritual Guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar today appealed to the Maoists to leave violence for the better development of the state. Best part of India was its pol
Sarguja, September 15, 2008: An inter state passenger bus today collided head on with a truck in Sarguja's Balrampur police district, killing two persons and seriously injuring 14, Police
Raipur, September 13, 2008: Chhattisgarh Government today put its police on high alert after serial blasts rocked the national capital Delhi. As a part of high alert, security agencies have been aske
Raipur, September 13, 2008: Fresh search would be started soon to trace the Bell-430 helicopter, which went missing from Hyderabad on August 3, last while en route to Chhattisgarh, a top o
Raipur, September 12, 2008: Amid attack from people and Governor on the increasing loads of pollution in Raipur, Raman government has closed down one industrial unit and served notices to
Raipur, September 11, 2008: It took 18 months for the Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh and his cabinet colleagues to fulfill a wish of the state Governor E S L Narasimhan.
Raipur, September 10, 2008: The first ever international cricket stadium of Chhattisgarh is ready here to host the 20-twenty match on Thursday. This international stadium is o
Rajnandgaon, September 7, 2008: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh had a providential escape today but in the lapse in security arrangement one of the efficient commando of the sta
Raipur, September 6, 2008: Opposition Congress party is attempting to paint state Rural Development and School Education Minister Ajay Chandrakar as the epitome of corruption ahead of the
Ambikapur, September 4, 2008: After a long gap the Maoists have carried out an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in north of Chhattisgarh killing four security forces and injured six
Raigarh, September 1, 2008: The opposition Congress has urged the Election Commission to bar the Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh from contesting the election for allegedly misutilising state
Jagdalpur, August 31, 2008: Primary investigations have indicated that the central para military force was indirectly responsible for the killing of its six personnel on Friday last on a highway betwe
Dantewada, August 30, 2008: About a month have lapsed but the authorities from Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh have not succeeded in tracing the Bell-430 helicopter, which went missing fro
Jagdalpur, August 29, 2008: In a major strike the Maoists today land mined a CRPF convoy killing an Inspector and five jawans of the para military forces in Narayanpur district of Chhattisgarh. Maois
Raipur, August 27, 2008: When the neighbouring Orissa was burning with the clash between Christians and Hindus, two Christian missionaries were sent to judicial custody today in Bastar district of Chh
Raipur, August 27, 2008: CPI-M today pulled up severely the policy of the Chhattisgarh government on farmers and said despite all such things several farmers are committing suicides in the state. "I
Korba, August 26, 2008: Despite all preparations top BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani today only attended the function at Raipur where as decided to stay away from the Korba, which was the personal funct
Raipur, August 25, 2008: Led by Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh a high level committee has been formed by the Chhattisgarh government to protect tigers and other wild animals in the state, officials sai
Raipur, August 25, 2008: Senior BJP leader L K Advani would kick off the poll campaign tomorrow for Chhattisgarh, where assembly poll is likely to be held in November. Advani would be on a day long
Raipur, August 24, 2008: The controversial former Rajnandgaon MP Pradeep Gandhi, who was caught in cash-for-query operation, was re-inducted into BJP today.State BJP President Vishnudev Sai today appo
Raipur, August 23, 2008: Amarnath shrine land dispute and Ram Setu matters would not be used as political issues in the coming assembly elections, BJP today categorically said. Amarnath and Ram Set
Raipur, August 23, 2008: The voters of Chhattisgarh would not be allowed to cast their vote, in the 2008 Assembly election, if they do not have the Photo Identity Card (PIC), an Election Commission of
Raipur, August 22, 2008: Human Rights Watch (HRW), an international human rights body, has called for total halt to the controversial Salwa Judum activities in Chhattisgarh saying there was large scal
Raipur, July 21, 2008: Although nearly 80 per cent of the populations of Chhattisgarh are dependent on agriculture, but on the irrigation front, the naxal hit districts are the worst affected in takin
Raipur, August 19: After Chhattisgarhi language was given the status of Raj Bhasha in Chhattisgarh, the state government has demanded before the Centre to broadcast news bulletins in local Chhattisga
Raipur, August 19: Even after a fortnight there was no information about the Bell-430 Helicopter with four crew members on board, and the Chhattisgarh government today pulled up the IAF for its strat
Raipur, Aug 19: The Raman government has started construction of a 500 bedded government medical college hospital in tribal dominated Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh, bordering Orissa, which would b
Raipur, August 19: When all political personalities and top bureaucrats were avoiding challenging the Maoists, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh in clear words condemned them and said at no
Raipur, August 19: The pro-active Governor of Chhattisgarh E S L Narasimhan ''raided'' the premises of two polluting industries in Raipur district on Monday and also asked the government to improve ai