Topic: Bhopal

Nita Ambani Performs Bhoomi Pujan for Anant Ashray Housing Project

Reliance Foundation Chairperson Nita Ambani performed the bhoomi pujan for the ‘Nita Mukesh Ambani Anant Ashray’ project in Karjat, Maharashtra.

Encroachments stall city roadmap as road widening work remains stuck

Encroachments have reduced roads marked at 120 feet in the master plan to about 80 feet, leaving road-widening work stuck despite more than 50 notices.

Three-day Rajyotsav begins, Chhattisgarh to become developed India’s new identity

The three-day Rajyotsav has begun in Chhattisgarh. Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya said the state will become an identity of developed India.

Faulty valves, leaks disrupt water supply in over 10 wards

Faulty valves and leaks have disrupted water supply, causing shortages in more than 10 wards during the festival period.

New 1.4-km two-lane overbridge planned for Canal Linking Road traffic

A new 1.4-km two-lane overbridge is proposed on Canal Linking Road, from Amlidih Chowk to Dronacharya School, to ease traffic pressure.

Sharad Pawar urges Centre to decide quickly on Gyanesh matter

Sharad Pawar demanded an early central decision on the Gyanesh-related matter and said his family will not celebrate Diwali after Ajit Pawar’s demise.

Chhattisgarh UCC: Desai panel may submit report by November 30

The Desai committee on the proposed Chhattisgarh Uniform Civil Code may submit its report by November 30, with live-in relationship registration among provisions under discussion.

Dia Mirza’s Diwali no-firecracker appeal sparks political row in Mumbai

Actress Dia Mirza faces controversy over her appeal not to burst firecrackers on Diwali, as BJP and Shiv Sena leaders object and BMC removes the related video.

Chhattisgarh Archival digitally preserves families’ histories and local city memories

A Raipur-based 26-year-old is digitally preserving Chhattisgarh’s family stories, old photographs, documents and city histories through “Chhattisgarh Archival”.

Farmer quits paddy farming, creates mango-guava orchard across 15 acres

An example has emerged of moving away from traditional paddy farming and adopting horticulture and mixed farming, with a 15-acre mango-guava orchard.

Cyclone Murasu affects Sukma, intermittent rain continues through the night

The impact of Cyclone Murasu is being seen in Sukma district, where intermittent rain since night has affected normal life, Diwali preparations and local markets.

Sanju murder case: Wife questions police probe, seeks CBI investigation

Nearly four years after the Sanju murder case, the deceased’s wife has questioned the police probe and demanded a CBI investigation and family security.

Counselling for nursing admissions begins today, applications open from 2 pm

The counselling process for admission to nursing courses begins today, with online applications open from 2 pm and the last date fixed as November 8.

Woman sarpanch attempts suicide under pressure over old panchayat debt

Troubled by an old panchayat debt and alleged mental harassment, a woman sarpanch attempted suicide by consuming pesticide, according to reports.

Two crashes in Korba overnight leave biker injured, traffic disrupted

Two separate road accidents in Korba overnight disrupted traffic, leaving a biker injured and causing a jam after two trailers collided.

Bitumen prices rise 2.5-fold, asphalting work on 42 roads stalls

Road construction work has been affected after bitumen prices rose nearly 2.5-fold, stalling asphalting work on 42 roads worth about Rs 32 crore.

From Rs 12,000 job to Rs 200 crore wedding: Saurabh Chandrakar

Saurabh Chandrakar, accused in the Mahadev online betting case, drew attention over his rise from a Rs 12,000 job to an alleged Rs 200 crore wedding.

Seven theft and snatching incidents in Durg in one day

Security concerns have risen after seven theft and snatching incidents were reported in Chhattisgarh's Durg district in a single day.

Three arrested for assault, robbery of car occupant in Jagdalpur

In Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, a car occupant was allegedly stopped, assaulted and robbed of Rs 5,000. Police arrested three accused, including a minor.

State festival in Bemetara today, Alka Chandrakar to present cultural performance

A Rajyotsav will be organised today in Bemetara district of Chhattisgarh, where folk singer Alka Chandrakar will present a cultural performance.