Chhattisgarh

Raipur: In a major boost for the agriculture sector, the Chhattisgarh government has approved 14 new irrigation projects, paving the way for a significant expansion of irrigation facilities across the state. The decision was taken during the 33rd meeting of the Chhattisgarh Irrigation Project Board, chaired by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Friday. Focus on Boosting Irrigation, Groundwater Levels, and Urban Drinking Water Supply This was the first meeting of the Board under the present government, where detailed discussions were held on increasing irrigation capacity, improving groundwater levels, and strengthening drinking water supply systems in urban regions. Officials emphasized that the newly approved projects will help address water scarcity and ensure sustainable development...

Raipur: Chhattisgarh continues to reel under an intense cold wave as temperatures plunge sharply across several districts. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), there is no relief expected for the next three days, after which a slight rise in temperature may be recorded. Unusual November Chill After Many Years The northern and central parts of the state are the worst affected. Districts like Balodabazar, Pendra, and Ambikapur are experiencing severe cold, forcing people to rely on bonfires to stay warm.IMD officials noted that such extreme cold in November has been recorded after many years. Typically, winter sets in gradually during this month, but this year, temperatures have dropped abruptly. Durg Coldest in Plains; Raipur Records Rare Dip In the plains, Du...

Raipur: Chhattisgarh has officially launched the paddy procurement process for the Kharif Marketing Season 2025–26 from today. As announced earlier, the state government will procure paddy from farmers at ₹3,100 per quintal, maintaining the previous year’s support price. A total of 2,739 procurement centres have been set up across the state. The government has set a target of procuring 160 lakh metric tonnes of paddy this season. To curb illegal transportation of paddy across state borders, strict security arrangements have been put in place at district checkpoints. Procurement Window: 15 November 2025 to 31 January 2026 The state will procure paddy from 15 November 2025 to 31 January 2026. Farmers can sell their paddy at procurement centres from Monday to Friday. In Durg distr...

Bijapur (Chhattisgarh): In a shocking incident from Naxal-affected Bijapur district, three masked assailants entered a house late Friday night and brutally murdered a 60-year-old man in front of his wife. Police suspect Naxal involvement behind the killing and have launched a detailed investigation. Elderly man killed with an axe The incident took place in Pootkel village. According to police, a group of unidentified men barged into the home of Dharma Soyam around 10 PM and attacked him with sharp weapons, including a tangiya (axe). The attackers reportedly struck multiple blows, killing him on the spot. Assailants covered their faces Providing details, police officials said the three attackers had their faces covered with cloth.Upon receiving information, a team from Basaguda ...

Raipur, Chhattisgarh: The state government of Chhattisgarh has launched the Tuhar Token mobile app to streamline paddy procurement, starting November 15. Farmers can now obtain tokens online from the comfort of their homes, reducing long queues at procurement centers. Each token will be valid for seven days. How Farmers Can Get Tokens The Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Protection Department introduced the app to make the process smooth and transparent. Farmers need to download the app on their mobile phones and complete a one-time registration using their personal details and mobile number. An OTP (One-Time Password) will be sent to verify the registration. Once verified, the farmer can generate a token for paddy sale. Token Timings and Allocation Farmers can receive tokens...

Bijapur, Chhattisgarh: In a decisive operation, security forces in Bijapur district eliminated six Maoists during an encounter on November 11, including Urmila, the wife of senior Maoist leader Papa Rao. Urmila was a key operative responsible for supplying arms and logistics to the PLGA (People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army) Battalion, instilling fear across Bastar. Encounter Details The operation targeted the dense forests of Kandulnar, Kachlaram, and Gujjakonta in the Indravati National Park area. Intelligence reports indicated the presence of senior Maoist leaders Papa Rao, Kanna alias Buchanna, Urmila, Mohan Kadti, and 50–60 other Maoists from the Western Bastar Division. Security forces launched a planned anti-Maoist offensive, resulting in the death of six militants, while some s...

Surajpur, Chhattisgarh: In a major crackdown, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested SDO Rishikant Tiwari, posted in Premnagar block of Surajpur district, for allegedly taking a bribe of ₹15,000. The ACB team conducted a raid at his residence, uncovering immense wealth including cash, fixed deposits, jewelry, and property documents. The SDO was presented before the court on Thursday. Bribe Complaint Leads to Arrest The case came to light when Digambar Singh, a resident of Nawapara Khurd, lodged a complaint with the Sarguja ACB. Singh had undertaken the construction of a pond under the Prime Minister Matsya Sampada Yojana on his private land, for which approval worth ₹1.82 lakh was sanctioned in June. The valuation and report were to be conducted by the RES Department, but SDO ...

Raipur, Chhattisgarh: On Thursday, a Jan Darshan (public grievance) program was held at the Chief Minister’s residence, where citizens from various districts shared their issues directly with Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai. The CM personally listened to every applicant and instructed officials to take swift action on their concerns. Special Initiatives Announced During the session, 11-year-old Poonam from Raipur, who is battling cerebral palsy, requested support. The Chief Minister announced admission for Poonam in a special school along with a scholarship, addressing her educational needs. Unique Art Gift Presented Artist Ankush Devangan from Bhilai presented a remarkable gift—a microscopic marble statue of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, framed with a microscopic lens. The CM ap...