Topic: Chhattisgarh / State

Movement planned against proposed tree felling in Chhattisgarh’s Tuta-Jungle area

Preparations have begun for a movement against the proposed tree felling in Chhattisgarh’s Tuta-Jungle area, with the Sangharsh Samiti seeking relocation of the film city project.

Raigarh schools remain closed today as rain affects paddy crop

Schools in Raigarh remained closed today due to continuing rain under the impact of a cyclone, with waterlogging raising concerns over paddy crop damage.

Korba woman held captive in Myanmar after fake job offer

A young woman from Korba in Chhattisgarh was allegedly taken to Myanmar on the pretext of a job abroad and held captive, with pressure to commit online fraud.

BJP’s Durg foot march for SIR today, JP Nadda to attend

The BJP is organising a foot march in Durg, Chhattisgarh, today in support of SIR, with JP Nadda and several senior leaders likely to attend.

Rain intensifies cold in Chhattisgarh, temperature drops up to 8 degrees

Rain caused by Cyclone “Arnab” has increased cold conditions in Chhattisgarh, with temperatures reported to have fallen by around 8 degrees below normal in some areas.

Five Sarang helicopters to stage 25-minute aerial display over Raipur

Five Sarang helicopters will fly for about 25 minutes over Raipur today, ahead of a special air show proposed for November 2.

EOW-ED raids several businessmen’s premises in alleged Chhattisgarh liquor-coal scam

EOW and ED carried out raids at several locations in Chhattisgarh in cases linked to the alleged liquor and coal scam, including Anwar Dhebar’s residence in Raipur.

All 22 accused acquitted in 2022 Sanju Tripathi murder case

All 22 accused have been acquitted in the 2022 Sanju Tripathi murder case in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. The Congress leader was shot dead.

Professor arrested for allegedly sending obscene video to student over marks

A professor in Chhattisgarh has been arrested for allegedly sending an obscene video to a student after threatening low marks; a Mahasamund principal is said to have been suspended in another case.

Raipur Police Commissionerate transfers 29 personnel, changes staff at several stations

Raipur Police Commissionerate has transferred 29 police personnel, including SIs, ASIs and head constables, with staff changes at several police stations.

Demand raised to appoint hangman in police family murder case

A demand has been raised in Chhattisgarh to arrange a hangman for carrying out the death sentence for those guilty in the police family murder case.

Rain lowers Raipur temperature to 22 degrees, crops face damage

Rain in Raipur has brought the temperature down to 22 degrees Celsius, raising fears of crop damage, while Congress has demanded compensation for affected farmers.

Youth beaten in Bilaspur over theft suspicion, trader and guard accused

A youth was allegedly beaten in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, on suspicion of theft, with accusations against a trader and a security guard.

Patwari accused of taking Rs 25,000 bribe for land partition

A patwari has been suspended over allegations of taking a Rs 25,000 bribe for land partition after an old video linked to the case went viral.

Atmanand schools recruitment exam for 1,812 posts from October 31

The recruitment exam for 1,812 posts in Chhattisgarh’s Swami Atmanand schools will begin from October 31, with 34,604 candidates appearing.

Balod minor gang-rape allegation: three accused taken into police custody

A serious case of alleged gang rape of a 13-year-old girl has come to light in Balod district of Chhattisgarh; police have detained three accused.

Principal removed over Asaram book distribution in school after complaints

The principal has been removed after parents complained about Asaram’s book being distributed in a school and students allegedly being pressured to read it and take an examination.

Arnab impact: North Chhattisgarh rain alert, schools shut in 14 districts

Heavy rain alert issued for north Chhattisgarh under Cyclone Arnab’s impact; schools reported closed in 14 districts as farmers worry about harvested paddy.

Raipur plans ₹1 lakh fine for dumping debris on roads, drains

Raipur municipal corporation has prepared a draft proposing fines of up to ₹1 lakh for dumping construction material or debris on roads and in drains.

Order issued for direct recruitment of 200 patwaris in Chhattisgarh

An order has reportedly been issued to begin direct recruitment for 200 patwari posts in the Chhattisgarh Revenue Department.