Topic: Chhattisgarh / State

Huge crowds gathered for three days at the Rajyotsav organised to mark 26 years since the formation of Chhattisgarh state, with cultural programmes and attractions.

A target has been set to provide PNG connections to 10 lakh homes as part of efforts to expand the piped natural gas network in the country.

A patient in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, has alleged that Krishna Hospital charged ₹15,000 despite the patient having an Ayushman card.

Action against illegal paddy storage has been intensified in Chhattisgarh’s Raigarh district before procurement begins. The administration seized 14 quintals of paddy.

Baloda police in Chhattisgarh arrested the third absconding accused in a fraud case involving two tractor-trolleys and about Rs 9 lakh.

A joint team inspected firecracker shops in Raipur and the fire brigade conducted a mock drill to train shopkeepers in fire safety measures.

Police arrested a youth in Chhattisgarh’s Balod district for allegedly frightening passersby by brandishing a knife near Chandi Mandir.

A scooter-borne miscreant allegedly robbed a woman of a gold chain in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, and assaulted her when she resisted.

In Chhattisgarh’s Korba district, 20 out of 120 food samples failed quality testing, including samples of Patanjali ghee and Haldiram’s rasgulla and chana.

A district-level Rajyotsav began in Chhattisgarh’s Balodabazar district, with MP Brijmohan Agrawal and Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal attending the programme.

A youth’s blood-soaked body was found inside a house in Surguja district of Chhattisgarh. Injury marks were found on his head and neck, and police are investigating all aspects.

Rajyotsav was organised with enthusiasm and cultural programmes in Dhamtari district of Chhattisgarh, where 34 personalities were honoured and 25 departments displayed development work.

A local holiday has been declared in Chhattisgarh on November 20 for Dev Uthani Ekadashi, affecting government offices in Raipur and Nava Raipur Atal Nagar.

A women’s police station has been opened in Surajpur district of Chhattisgarh to investigate crimes involving women and children.

Police in Chhattisgarh’s Raigarh district arrested one accused in a cattle smuggling case and recovered six cattle allegedly being taken to a slaughterhouse in Odisha.

A Rajyotsav was organised in Chhattisgarh’s Balrampur district on State Foundation Day, showcasing development schemes, government achievements and public welfare initiatives.

The administration in Chhattisgarh’s Dhamtari district has suspended two patwaris amid an ongoing strike, intensifying the protest.

The strike by patwaris in Korba district of Chhattisgarh continued for the 20th day despite suspension action and show-cause notices to 175 patwaris.

Ahead of upcoming civic elections, Durg police have begun preparations to strengthen security and identify sensitive polling centres for special arrangements.

Police have arrested six accused in connection with assault and robbery at an SECL mine, including allegations of holding guards hostage and looting materials.