Chhattisgarh News

Ex-Chhattisgarh minister and BJP leader Rajinder Pal Singh Bhatia found dead at home, suicide suspected

Ex-Chhattisgarh minister and BJP leader Rajinder Pal Singh Bhatia found dead at home, suicide suspected

BJP leader Rajinder Pal Singh Bhatia, 72, was found hanging at his house in Chhuriya town in the evening, a police official said.

Sep 19, 2021, 23:20 PM IST
Chhattisgarh BJP MLAs likely to submit memorandum to Governor over religious conversion

Chhattisgarh BJP MLAs likely to submit memorandum to Governor over religious conversion

BJP MLAs are likely to submit a memorandum to Governor Anusuiya Uikey over the matter of religious conversions, said BJP leader Brijmohan Agarwal.

Sep 12, 2021, 09:28 AM IST
CGPSC recruitment 2021: Vacancies for ADPPO post, check how to apply and other details

CGPSC recruitment 2021: Vacancies for ADPPO post, check how to apply and other details

CGPSC recruitment 2021: Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognised university.

Sep 08, 2021, 20:23 PM IST
Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel's father sent to 15-day judicial custody for making derogatory remarks against Brahmins

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel's father sent to 15-day judicial custody for making derogatory remarks against Brahmins

Nand Kumar Baghel was arrested in the morning today and was produced before a Raipur court.

Sep 07, 2021, 16:08 PM IST
FIR against Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel's father for alleged derogatory remarks

FIR against Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel's father for alleged derogatory remarks

Following a complaint filed by the 'Sarv Brahmin Samaj', the DD Nagar police registered an FIR late Saturday night against Nand Kumar Baghel (75).

Sep 05, 2021, 15:23 PM IST
CGPSC Recruitment 2021: Apply for 595 professor post on psc.cg.gov.in, check application date, eligibility and more here

CGPSC Recruitment 2021: Apply for 595 professor post on psc.cg.gov.in, check application date, eligibility and more here

Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) has released notification for the recruitment of 595 Professor posts.

Sep 05, 2021, 11:50 AM IST
Shocking! Surgeon operates on 101 women in 7 hours at sterilisation camp in Chhattisgarh, government orders probe

Shocking! Surgeon operates on 101 women in 7 hours at sterilisation camp in Chhattisgarh, government orders probe

The women who underwent the procedure were reported to be in a normal condition. However, as per the government guidelines, a surgeon can perform a maximum of 30 surgeries in a day and hence, an

Sep 05, 2021, 07:48 AM IST
Schoolteacher beats up students for observing Janmashtami fast, gets suspended

Schoolteacher beats up students for observing Janmashtami fast, gets suspended

Schoolteacher suspended for 'hurting religious sentiments. He allegedly thrashed Classes 7th and 8th students.

Sep 02, 2021, 18:45 PM IST
Chhattisgarh to roll out Rs 9,000 per acre financial aid for drought-hit farmers, says CM Bhupesh Baghel

Chhattisgarh to roll out Rs 9,000 per acre financial aid for drought-hit farmers, says CM Bhupesh Baghel

The farmers will be given an assistance of Rs 9,000 per acre on the basis of survey for assessment of damage under the Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana. 

Aug 29, 2021, 22:57 PM IST
Chhattisgarh impasse over? Rahul Gandhi to visit state next week

Chhattisgarh impasse over? Rahul Gandhi to visit state next week

Amid reports of rift in Chhattisgarh Congress unit, CM Bhupesh Baghel confirmed Rahul Gandhi will visit the state next week. 

Aug 28, 2021, 16:59 PM IST
Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel meets Rahul Gandhi again amid leadership tussle in state

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel meets Rahul Gandhi again amid leadership tussle in state

Trouble has been brewing in the Chhattisgarh Congress ever since T S Singh Deo sought a change in leadership citing a power-sharing agreement on rotating chief ministership after the party came to

Aug 27, 2021, 18:25 PM IST
Sexual intercourse with wife not rape even if done by force or against her wish: Chhattisgarh High Court

Sexual intercourse with wife not rape even if done by force or against her wish: Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court said, "In India, marital rape is not recognized and the same is not an offence in view of Exception II of Section 375 of the IPC."

Aug 26, 2021, 19:27 PM IST
Chhattisgarh crisis: Ready to quit if Sonia, Rahul Gandhi ask, says CM Bhupesh Baghel amid reports of rift with TS Singh Deo

Chhattisgarh crisis: Ready to quit if Sonia, Rahul Gandhi ask, says CM Bhupesh Baghel amid reports of rift with TS Singh Deo

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel said, “I said this earlier as well, I am in this post (Chhattisgarh CM) till their orders (Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi). When they ask me, I will sacrifice this post

Aug 25, 2021, 17:44 PM IST
Power tussle in Chhattisgarh? CM Bhupesh Baghel, TS Singh Deo to meet Rahul Gandhi

Power tussle in Chhattisgarh? CM Bhupesh Baghel, TS Singh Deo to meet Rahul Gandhi

The Baghel government completed two-and-a-half years in power in July this year and speculations are rife that the power-sharing formula is likely to be discussed during the CM's meetings with senior

Aug 24, 2021, 09:44 AM IST
COVID-19 unlock: No RT-PCR test needed to enter Chhattisgarh for fully vaccinated air travellers

COVID-19 unlock: No RT-PCR test needed to enter Chhattisgarh for fully vaccinated air travellers

For those not fully vaccinated, it will be mandatory to show negative RT-PCR report made within 96 hours.

Aug 23, 2021, 20:08 PM IST
'Durga Fighter': All-women force formed to combat Naxalism in Chhattisgarh

'Durga Fighter': All-women force formed to combat Naxalism in Chhattisgarh

The `Durga Fighter` force comprises 32 female staff has been constituted to combat Naxalism in the Sukma district.

Aug 23, 2021, 07:09 AM IST
Chhattisgarh: Two naxals arrested by security forces in Bastar division

Chhattisgarh: Two naxals arrested by security forces in Bastar division

A joint team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and local police on Thursday apprehended Rava Ganga from Phulbagdi police station area of Sukma, while Sukhram Kawasi (35) was arrested from a forest

Aug 21, 2021, 15:19 PM IST
Two ITBP personnel including Assistant Commandant killed in Chhattisgarh Naxal attack

Two ITBP personnel including Assistant Commandant killed in Chhattisgarh Naxal attack

Two ITBP officers, including Assistant Commandant Sudhakar Shinde lost their lives in the naxal attack in Chhattisgarh. 

Aug 20, 2021, 16:34 PM IST
Chhattisgarh reports 32 per cent decline in number of malnourished children in two years

Chhattisgarh reports 32 per cent decline in number of malnourished children in two years

The maximum number of malnourished children in the state was in Naxal-affected tribal and forest areas.

Aug 17, 2021, 15:10 PM IST
Chhattisgarh to have 4 new districts, 18 tehsils says CM Bhupesh Baghel on Independence Day

Chhattisgarh to have 4 new districts, 18 tehsils says CM Bhupesh Baghel on Independence Day

"Taking the process of decentralisation further, four new districts will be created - namely Mohla-Manpur, Sakti, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh and Manendragarh, while 18 new tehsils will also be formed,”

Aug 15, 2021, 12:45 PM IST