Topic: ChhattisgarhState

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.

₹103 Crore Spent on ₹29 Crore Scheme, Yet Fields Dry

A CAG report says ₹103 crore was spent on a ₹29 crore irrigation scheme, yet water did not reach fields and farmers did not get expected benefits.

CSE report praises Chhattisgarh waste management under Swachh Bharat Mission

A CSE report has praised Chhattisgarh’s waste management efforts under the Swachh Bharat Mission, from segregation to disposal and scientific processing.

3,500 employees may travel in condemned buses for three more months

The Finance Department has approved completion of the process, but around 3,500 employees may still have to travel in condemned buses for three more months.

ED recovers ₹21 lakh cash from Daga, Roshan Baghel premises

₹21 lakh in cash was found at premises linked to Daga and Roshan Baghel during ED action; the agency also took property documents for scrutiny.

Tree felling for Film City sparks villagers’ clash with police

Tree felling for the Film City project led to anger among local villagers, with reports of a scuffle with police as protests broke out at the site.

Cyclone Arnab likely to hit Andhra coast today, alerts in state

Cyclone Arnab is likely to hit the Andhra Pradesh coast today, with red, orange and yellow alerts issued in the state for the next two days.

Youth beaten by villagers in Surajpur over suspected solar panel theft

A man was allegedly beaten by villagers in Chhattisgarh’s Surajpur district over suspicion of solar panel theft. Police intervention rescued him.

Kendri gate on Raipur-Abhanpur rail line closed tonight, traffic hit

The Kendri railway gate on the Raipur-Abhanpur rail line in Chhattisgarh will remain closed from tonight due to essential maintenance, affecting road traffic.

Railways refusal of train clouds Chhattisgarh Congress leaders’ Delhi visit

The Railways has refused to provide a special train sought for Chhattisgarh Congress leaders and workers planning to travel to Delhi.

Power supply disrupted in Bemetara for 15 days, paddy drying

Power supply has been disrupted for 15 days in Chhattisgarh's Bemetara district, affecting irrigation and leaving farmers worried as paddy begins to dry.

Rain in Sukma due to cyclone impact, schools given holiday

The Sukma district administration in Chhattisgarh is on alert after cyclone-linked rain, with schools given a holiday and 50 people housed in relief camps.

Toddler dies after falling into water-filled tub while playing at home

A one-and-a-half-year-old girl died after falling into a water-filled tub while playing in her home courtyard. Doctors declared her dead at hospital.

Biker Trapped Under Trailer Wheel In Korba, Admitted To Hospital

A young biker in Korba district of Chhattisgarh was seriously injured after getting trapped under a trailer wheel while overtaking. He is undergoing treatment in hospital.

Man accused of raping minor arrested in Kanker district of Chhattisgarh

Police have arrested a youth in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district on allegations of raping a minor after luring her with a promise of marriage.

Jayprakash Dubey becomes Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh district president in Bilaspur

A new district executive committee of the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh has been formed in Bilaspur, with Jayprakash Dubey appointed district president.