Chhattisgarh

Tragic IED blast in Bastar forests claims lives of three sloth bears

New Delhi: In a heart-wrenching incident, three sloth bears, including a mother and her two cubs, lost their lives after stepping on an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by Naxals in the forests of Bastar, Chhattisgarh. The deadly blast occurred in the Korasnar forest area under the Barsur police station which instantly killed the mother […]

Chhattisgarh’s Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla notified as India’s 56th Tiger Reserve

NEW DELHI: The Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh has been notified as India’s 56th tiger reserve. This reserve is a crucial addition to the country’s wildlife preservation efforts. The notification, announced by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, marks Chhattisgarh’s fourth tiger reserve.   Taking to social media platform ‘X,’ the minister stated, “As […]

Four-Year-Old girl perishes in Chhattisgarh school fire

District officials are diligently investigating the incident, and while the exact cause of the fire remains undetermined, the administration assures a thorough probe.

Bharat jodo yatra 2.0: Logo and tagline of 6,000 km march unveiled

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge unveiled the logo and tagline, "Nyay Ka Haq Milne Tak". The yatra, starting from Imphal, aims to touch 110 districts, 100 Lok Sabha seats, and 337 assembly seats.

Chhattisgarh election 2023 results: Detailed list of winners by constituency and seat

BJP is leading with 54 seats, whereas Congress is just 33.

Three tier security, elaborate preparation at counting centres across four states going for elections

KOLKATA: As counting for the four state assembly elections commences on Sunday morning, respective state election commissions have made elaborate preparations that include a three-layer security mechanism.  Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Telangana is all set to go to counting for its assembly seats, while Mizoram awaits for December 4 following a shift in dates […]

ECI observes 7 fold increase in monetary seizures across 5 poll bound states

KOLKATA: There has been a sevenfold increase in monetary seizures has been recorded in the five states heading for their assembly elections, according to the Election Commission of India.  A cumulative amount of Rs 1760 crore has reportedly been seized from Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Telangana since the elections were announced.  Earlier, according […]

Chhattisgarh’s second phase polling: BJP highlights scams, Congress emphasises schemes

KOLKATA: Chhattisgarh is witnessing the culmination of its high-stakes second and final phase of polling today, determining the fate of prominent candidates such as CM Bhupesh Baghel, Deputy CM T.S. Singh Deo, and BJP State President Arun Sao. Voting is underway across 18,833 booths in Chhattisgarh. As per the latest data from the Election Commission […]

Chhattisgarh: ECI focuses on law and order, security in sensitive booths

KOLKATA: As the second phase of assembly elections in Chhattisgarh approaches on November 17, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is placing special emphasis on law and order and security arrangements in the poll-bound districts.  Special observers, appointed by the ECI, along with Chief Electoral Officer Reena Babasaheb Kangale, visited the assembly constituencies in Raigarh […]

EXCLUSIVE | Mahadev app, Chhattisgarh corruption so huge, we need study now: Assam CM

RAIPUR: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the star campaigner of the BJP in the poll-bound state of Chhattisgarh, has hit out on the ruling government of Congress for purportedly being involved in corruption in the state. He has also affirmed that the Modi factor will work in Chhattisgarh and the BJP will form a […]