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  Chhattisgarh police seize over 500 kilograms of ganja in major drug bust

  March 18, 2025 23:34 IST

  Chhattisgarh police seized over 500 kilograms of ganja from a container in Korba district, with an estimated value of over one crore rupees, during a late-night operation.

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  ITBP constable shoots senior colleague dead with service weapon in Chhattisgarh's Raipur

  March 17, 2025 14:26 IST

  The tragic event took place at the ITBP's 38th Battalion camp located under the jurisdiction of Kharora police station. The exact reason behind the shooting is yet to be ascertained, as per police.

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  Chhattisgarh: Three dead as bike hits truck in Balod district

  March 16, 2025 9:43 IST

  Chhattisgarh road accident: The accident took place on Saturday night near the victims' native village Manki under Arjunda police station limits when they were returning home after an outing, a local police official said.

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  ED creating media hype: Ex-Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel dismisses reports of summons to his son

  March 15, 2025 23:00 IST

  Bhupesh Baghel's statement came amid reports that his son Chaitanya was summoned to appear before the central agency on Saturday to record his statement in an alleged liquor scam linked to a money laundering scam.

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  Chhattisgarh: 17 Naxalites, including nine with Rs 24 lakh bounty, surrender in Bijapur

  March 13, 2025 21:20 IST

  The Naxalites cited disappointment with the "hollow" and "inhuman" Maoist ideology, exploitation of innocent tribals by senior cadres and increasing influence of security forces.

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  Chhattisgarh: Three naxalites, including two women, surrender in Gariaband district

  March 11, 2025 7:00 IST

  Three naxalites, including two women, surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district, citing disillusionment with Maoist ideology and support for the state's rehabilitation policy.

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  ED vehicle attacked during raid at former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel's house; Rs 33 lakh seized

  March 10, 2025 23:53 IST

  Bhupesh Baghel's residence in Bhillai was raided in connection to a money laundering case against his son, officials said. It was also reported that some activists surrounded the ED officials and a scuffle broke out between the police and them.

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  Chhattisgarh: ED raids Bhupesh Baghel's son, others in liquor scam case, Congress leader reacts

  March 10, 2025 11:14 IST

  The Enforcement Directorate has raided 14 locations in Chhattisgarh, including properties linked to Bhupesh Baghel’s son, Chaitanya Baghel, in connection with an alleged liquor scam involving the siphoning off Rs. 2,161 crore.

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  Chhattisgarh Finance Minister OP Choudhary presented the 100-page handwritten budget in ChatGPT era

  March 09, 2025 16:53 IST

  Chhattisgarh Finance Minister OP Choudhary presented the 100-page handwritten budget in the state Assembly on March 4. He said that a handwritten document reflects the attachment and emotions better.

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  Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai releases 13th installment of Mahatari Vandana Yojna on Women's Day

  March 08, 2025 21:25 IST

  Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai released the 13th installment of the Mahatari Vandana Yojna to nearly 70 lakh women in the state on the occasion of Women's Day.

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  Chhattisgarh: Five dead as car hits truck on national highway in Raipur

  March 06, 2025 20:10 IST

  Chhattisgarh road accident: "The car was on its way to Arang when the driver lost control. Four occupants of the car died on the spot, while one succumbed to injuries later. A police team is at the spot," the official informed.

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  Chhattisgarh former CM Bhupesh Baghel cleared of all charges in 2017 sex CD case

  March 05, 2025 11:06 IST

  In October 2017, a controversy erupted following a "sleaze video" allegedly involving then-Public Works Department Minister Rajesh Munat surfaced. The minister filed a case against Bhupesh Baghel for tarnishing his image.

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  Chhattisgarh presents Rs 1.65 lakh cr budget for FY 2025-26, key focus on growth, welfare

  March 04, 2025 6:56 IST

  Chhattisgarh’s Rs 1.65 lakh crore budget for 2025-26 focuses on growth, infrastructure, and welfare under the ‘GATI’ theme. Key allocations include rural connectivity, agricultural support, digital payments, and fiscal stability.

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  Chhattisgarh: Bus service begins in insurgency-hit state's last village Pamed

  March 02, 2025 11:58 IST

  Pamed is the last village of the state in Bijapur, but it didn't have a direct connection with the district headquarters. The commuters reached Pamed through the nearby state of Telangana.

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  Two Naxalites neutralised in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Sukma

  March 01, 2025 14:50 IST

  The anti-Naxal operation, based on the specific inputs, was launched on Friday. So far, two bodies of the Naxalites have been recovered, and a search operation was underway.

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  Chhattisgarh: Seven Naxalites with total bounty of Rs 32 lakh surrender in Sukma

  February 28, 2025 22:15 IST

  As per the police, of the seven Naxalited who surrendered today, Hidma and Barse were involved in the 2021 Tekalguda ambush attack in which 22 security personnel were killed while Lalu was involved in the 2020 Minpa Maoist attack in which 17 jawans lost their lives.

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  Chhattisgarh government declares Vickey Kaushal starrer ‘Chhava’ tax-free

  February 27, 2025 22:23 IST

  Following the steps of the Madhya Pradesh and Goa state governments, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Chhattisgarh government has also declared ‘Chhava' tax-free.

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  Chhattisgarh: Five killed, 5 injured as car carrying devotees from Shiv temple collides with truck

  February 26, 2025 18:49 IST

  Ambikapur road accident: The incident took place near Vishunpur village under Sitapur police station limits when the victims were returning to Revapur village after offering prayers at a Shiv temple.

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  Chhattisgarh: NIA raids six locations in search of maoist suspects involved in killing of BJP leader

  February 24, 2025 23:27 IST

  The BJP leader was shot dead with an INSAS rifle in October 2023 and the case was taken over by NIA on March 8, 2024.

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  Historic first vote: Chhattisgarh’s Sukma villagers cast ballots after 75 years

  February 24, 2025 18:23 IST

  Sukma villagers in Chhattisgarh cast their votes for the first time in 75 years, marking a shift towards democracy and development in the Naxal-affected region.

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  Chhattisgarh shops to stay open 24/7? New law allows flexibility to stores, check facilities

  February 22, 2025 15:06 IST

  The new Act will bring about ease of business for the sector and provide special benefits to small traders since flexibility in shop operations will accelerate business activities.

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  DRG jawan injured in IED blast in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur

  February 21, 2025 23:42 IST

  Chhattisgarh IED blast: The injured DRD jawan was airlifted for treatment. He inadvertently stepped over the pressure IED, triggering a blast.

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  Chhattisgarh Panchayat polls: Voting for first phase underway, polling in Bastar till 2 pm

  February 17, 2025 13:00 IST

  Altogether, 57,99,660 voters, including 28,70,859 men, 29,28,751 women and 50 belonging to the third-gender category, were to exercise their franchise in the first phase. In the first phase, 9,873 polling stations have been set up in 53 development blocks.

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  CRPF establishes new forward operating base in maoist stronghold of Chhattisgarh

  February 16, 2025 20:47 IST

  CRPF establishes a new forward operating base in south Bastar's Maoist stronghold to strengthen counter-insurgency efforts and expand its security presence.

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  BJP sweeps civic elections in Chhattisgarh on all 10 seats; Chaiwala fielded from Raigarh also wins

  February 15, 2025 19:47 IST

  Chhattisgarh Municipal Election Result: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) swept the Chhattisgarh civic polls, winning all 10 mayoral posts on Saturday.

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  Chhattisgarh: CRPF personnel injured in IED blast in Bijapur district

  February 15, 2025 16:32 IST

  IED blast in Chhattisgarh: The blast occurred when a team from the 202nd battalion of CoBRA was out on an area domination operation from its Nambi camp.

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  Nine-year-old girl dies, 15 hospitalised due to suspected food poisoning in Chhattisgarh's Kondagaon

  February 14, 2025 23:43 IST

  Chhattisgarh CM expressed grief over the incident and said minister Kedar Kashyap had visited the village to find out the condition of those hospitalised.

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  CRPF jawan injured in IED blast by Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Sukma

  February 11, 2025 14:33 IST

  The explosion took place near the paramilitary force's camp under Jagargunda police station in Sukma. A team was returning from an area domination and search operation when the IED exploded.