Topic: ChhattisgarhState

Sindhi Council distributes 51,000 diyas during four-day Diwali outreach drive

In Raipur, Chhattisgarh, the Sindhi Council carried out a four-day Diwali distribution campaign, distributing 51,000 diyas, 5,000 rangoli packets and firecracker packets for children.

Two Diwali road accidents in Korba leave youth dead, five injured

Two road accidents in Korba during Diwali left one youth dead and five people injured, with two of the injured reported to be in serious condition.

Maa Kali worship held in Raigarh on Diwali night, five-day events

Maa Kali was worshipped with rituals in Raigarh on Diwali night, with five days of religious and cultural programmes planned in Bengali Para.

Shiva-Parvati tableaux taken out at Gaura-Gauri festival, Sua dance charms

At the Gaura-Gauri festival in Amleshwardih, Shiva-Parvati tableaux were taken out, while the sonte tradition and Sua dance reflected Chhattisgarh’s folk culture.

Woman injured in Raigarh knife attack over bursting of firecrackers

A dispute over stopping firecrackers being burst in Raigarh, Chhattisgarh, allegedly led to a knife attack in which a woman suffered a leg injury.

16 held gambling at rooster market; Rs 31.53 lakh property seized

Police detained 16 people for allegedly gambling at a rooster market in Charama, Chhattisgarh, and seized property worth Rs 31.53 lakh.

Family’s bike stolen during Diwali shopping, disappears within half hour

A family’s bike was stolen in Chhattisgarh’s Dalli Rajhara while they were shopping for Diwali. The bike disappeared from outside a shop within about half an hour.

15 people held for gambling on Diwali, Rs 14,000 seized

Sakri police caught 15 people allegedly gambling near Girdhaurana Muktidham during Diwali and seized Rs 14,000 in cash and a deck of cards.

Women Worship Peepal on Somvati Amavasya, Pray for Family Prosperity

On Somvati Amavasya, women worshipped the Peepal tree, listened to the Savitri-Satyavan story and prayed for family happiness, peace and prosperity.

Over 500 Bikes Sold In Balrampur On Diwali, Markets Crowded

More than 500 bikes were sold in Chhattisgarh’s Balrampur district on Diwali as crowds gathered in Ramanujganj, Kusmi and Rajpur markets.

Last chance for Ayurveda PG admissions, apply by November 11

Students wishing to take admission in postgraduate Ayurveda courses now have only two days left. Applications for MD Ayurveda and Ayurveda Dhanvantari courses are open until November 11.

Dispute over gravel outside shop in Korba, two brothers attacked

Two brothers were seriously injured after being attacked with a sharp-edged weapon during a dispute over gravel kept outside a shop in Korba, Chhattisgarh.

Chhattisgarh announces 16-member squad for Under-23 women’s T20 cricket tournament

Chhattisgarh’s 16-member squad has been announced for the Women’s Under-23 T20 Tournament, with Kriti Gupta named captain and six players selected from Raipur.

Traders question car-bike offers linked to mobile phone purchases in Kondagaon

A controversy has arisen in Kondagaon, Chhattisgarh, over offers of cars, bikes and tractors on mobile phone purchases, with traders seeking an inquiry.

Chemical-laden truck catches fire on NH-43, short circuit initially suspected

A truck loaded with chemicals suddenly caught fire on National Highway-43 while travelling from Renukoot to Visakhapatnam. The cause has not been confirmed.

CM Sai celebrates Diwali with family in Jashpur, receives greetings

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai celebrated Diwali with his family in Jashpur, where public representatives and citizens extended greetings.

After Hours: DJ Mosh Retro Night in Raipur on November 12

DJ Mosh’s “Retro Night” is listed for November 12, 2026, at Underdogs in Devendra Nagar, Raipur, with 1980s and 1990s music.

Doctor couple cheated of Rs 28 lakh over medical PG admission

A doctor couple was allegedly cheated of Rs 28 lakh on the pretext of medical PG admission. A case has been registered against the director of a Kolkata-based institution.

Three including minor arrested for assault, robbery of Durg dhaba worker

Three accused, including a minor, have been arrested in Durg for allegedly assaulting and robbing a dhaba employee of Rs 8,500 and a mobile phone.

Four fires in Bhilai on Diwali night, civic files destroyed

Four fire incidents were reported in Bhilai on Diwali night, including one at the Bhilai Municipal Corporation Zone-5 office where files and electrical items were destroyed.