Topic: Chhattisgarh / State

Domanlal Verma’s last video surfaces, funeral to be held today

After the death of BJP MLA Domanlal Verma, one of his last videos has surfaced. His funeral will be held today.

Paddy crop submerged, survey patwaris on protest; farmers await relief

Paddy crops have been submerged and survey patwaris are on protest, leaving farmers worried as they wait for damage assessment and compensation.

Strict checks at PET exam centres: girls made to untie hair

Strict measures were seen during the PET in Uttar Pradesh, with girls made to untie their hair and candidates asked to remove socks at centres.

Raipur, Bilaspur included in Pragati-50 for sanitation model city plan

Two major cities of Chhattisgarh, Raipur and Bilaspur, have been included in a plan to develop them as model cities for sanitation under Pragati-50.

PM USHA slows amid RUSA issues, Rs 270 crore projects incomplete

PM USHA has slowed amid RUSA-related issues in Chhattisgarh, with projects worth about Rs 270 crore, including hostels and college buildings, incomplete.

Tender cancelled amid irregularity allegations in contract for 84 medicines

Two government companies in Chhattisgarh are accused of concealing CBI investigation and alleged bribery details in a tender for 84 medicines, which has now been cancelled.

Six-crore payment without verification alleged in 1531 water tank works

A payment of around Rs 6 crore was allegedly made without verification in works related to 1531 water tanks, with claims of fake bills for lightning conductors and indicators.

Proposed SCR headquarters to be built in 10-storey modern complex

A plan has been prepared to build the proposed State Capital Region headquarters as a 10-storey modern complex on about eight acres at an estimated cost of Rs 600 crore.

Two youths killed in bus-bike collision in Chhattisgarh’s Balrampur district

Two youths died after a bus and a motorcycle collided in Balrampur district of Chhattisgarh while they were returning home.

Youth took minor girl to Mumbai on marriage promise, arrested

A minor girl from Chhattisgarh’s Jashpur district was allegedly taken to Mumbai on the pretext of marriage. Pathalgaon police recovered her from Nala Sopara and arrested the accused youth.

Elderly passenger dies on Sarnath Express, police seek to identify them

An elderly passenger travelling on the Sarnath Express died after falling ill at Pendra Road railway station in Chhattisgarh. Police are trying to establish the identity of the deceased.

Storm flattens paddy crop over 3,000 hectares, farmers remain worried

Storms and strong winds in Chhattisgarh have flattened paddy crop over about 3,000 hectares, leaving farmers worried about damage and yield loss.

Raipur to Delhi, Pune Airfares Costlier Than Singapore, Bangkok

Air travel from Raipur to Delhi and Pune is being reported as costlier than fares to international destinations such as Singapore and Bangkok.

Dense fog covers GPM district after two days of rain

Dense fog covered several areas of Chhattisgarh’s Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district after two days of rain, reducing road visibility and slowing traffic.

Four technical assistants face action over scheme negligence in Bastar

Action has been taken against four technical assistants in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh over negligence in implementing a government scheme.

Durg cylinder blast on Karwa Chauth; six family members safe

A gas cylinder blast in Durg on Karwa Chauth sparked a kitchen fire, but all six family members present in the house escaped safely.

BJP protests alleged RSS-BJP remark, burns Gurudayal Banjare effigy in Chhattisgarh

BJP workers protested in Chhattisgarh against an alleged comment on the RSS and BJP, burned Gurudayal Banjare’s effigy and demanded an FIR within 24 hours.

EOW raids two Katghora locations as DMF case probe intensifies

EOW raided two locations in Katghora, Chhattisgarh, in connection with the DMF case, searching premises linked to Raj Jaiswal and Dilip.

Flights From Bilaspur to Six Cities Stopped, Passenger Numbers Fall

Air connectivity from Bilaspur airport in Chhattisgarh has suffered a setback as flights to six cities have stopped and passenger numbers have fallen 57 percent.

Clouds Block Moon Sighting On Karwa Chauth; Women Use Video Calls

On Karwa Chauth, clouds obstructed the moon sighting, prompting some women to view the moon through video calls and others in temples.