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Jhunjhunu: Woman Head Constable Caught Taking ₹20,000 Bribe; ACB Arrests Officer in Bhuhana Police Station Trap

15Nov

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Rajasthan, State

Jhunjhunu: Woman Head Constable Caught Taking ₹20,000 Bribe; ACB Arrests Officer in Bhuhana Police Station Trap

Jaipur: In a major anti-corruption action, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday arrested a woman Head Constable posted at Bhuhana Police Station in Jhunjhunu district after she was caught red-handed accepting a bribe of ₹20,000. The arrest was made following a complaint, verification process, and a pre-planned trap executed by the Jhunjhunu ACB unit under the directives of the ACB headquarters. Bribe Demand Confirmed After Complaint According to ACB Director General of Police Govind Gupta, the complaint was filed by a man who, along with his brother and uncle, is named in an ongoing case related to a family dispute registered at Bhuhana Police Station. The investigation of the case was being handled by Head Constable Santosh. The complainant alleged that Santosh had demanded...

Chhattisgarh Moves Toward ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance’; Cabinet Approves Merger of Departments, Hikes Paddy Procurement Guarantee to ₹26,200 Crore

15Nov

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Chhattisgarh, State

Chhattisgarh Moves Toward ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance’; Cabinet Approves Merger of Departments, Hikes Paddy Procurement Guarantee to ₹26,200 Crore

Edited By: Chaitanya Soni | Reported By: Rohit Burman | Lipi • 14 Nov 2025 Raipur: In a major push toward administrative reform and efficient governance, the Chhattisgarh Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, approved several key policy decisions aimed at restructuring government departments, strengthening procurement systems, and accelerating housing and sports infrastructure development. The meeting, held on Wednesday at Mahanadi Bhavan, emphasized the state’s commitment to the vision of ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance.’ Key Cabinet Decisions Focused on Governance, Farmers, and Housing The Cabinet introduced reforms across multiple sectors, including departmental restructuring, procurement of pulses and oilseeds at support prices, enhancement of the paddy procur...

Chhattisgarh Approves 14 New Irrigation Projects; State to Add 1 Lakh Hectares of Irrigation Capacity

15Nov

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Chhattisgarh, State

Chhattisgarh Approves 14 New Irrigation Projects; State to Add 1 Lakh Hectares of Irrigation Capacity

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...

Cold Wave Grips Chhattisgarh; IMD Issues Major Alert—No Relief for Next Three Days

15Nov

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Chhattisgarh, State

Cold Wave Grips Chhattisgarh; IMD Issues Major Alert—No Relief for Next Three Days

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...

Chhattisgarh Begins Paddy Procurement at ₹3,100 per Quintal; 2,739 Centres Operational, Online Token System Active

15Nov

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Chhattisgarh, State

Chhattisgarh Begins Paddy Procurement at ₹3,100 per Quintal; 2,739 Centres Operational, Online Token System Active

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...

“Lagave Tu Lipstick…” Health Minister Breaks Into Dance as BJP Celebrates Bihar Victory in Chhattisgarh

15Nov

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Chhattisgarh, Politics, State

“Lagave Tu Lipstick…” Health Minister Breaks Into Dance as BJP Celebrates Bihar Victory in Chhattisgarh

Raipur: The Bharatiya Janata Party’s sweeping victory in the Bihar Assembly Elections sparked celebrations not only in Bihar but across states—especially in Chhattisgarh’s Manendragarh district, where the festivities took a lively and colourful turn. State Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal became the centre of attraction as he danced energetically with party workers to popular Bhojpuri songs, including “Lagave Tu Lipstick,” “Kamariya,” and “Husn Ke Darwaza Tod Ke.” Fireworks, sweets, and high-energy dance The celebration at Manendragarh’s Gandhi Chowk continued late into the night. BJP workers and local leaders gathered in large numbers, lighting fireworks, distributing sweets, and raising slogans as the atmosphere turned festive and electric. The loud beats of dhol-nagara, ...

India’s First 140-Foot Bamboo Tower Unveiled in Bemetara; Tricolour Hoisted at Historic Height

15Nov

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Chhattisgarh, Politics, State

India’s First 140-Foot Bamboo Tower Unveiled in Bemetara; Tricolour Hoisted at Historic Height

Bemetara (Chhattisgarh): In a historic and record-setting event, a 140-foot-high bamboo tower—the tallest bamboo structure ever erected in India—was inaugurated in Kathia village, Bemetara, under the Chhattisgarh Bamboo Tirtha Conceptual Conference. The grand ceremony drew widespread attention and pride across the state. CM Vishnu Deo Sai hoists the national flag Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai unfurled the Tricolour atop the 140-foot bamboo tower, describing it as a symbol of tradition, skill, innovation, and the vast potential of Chhattisgarh.He planted a bamboo sapling to promote environmental conservation and encouraged the expansion of bamboo-based agriculture. The CM also inspected bamboo product manufacturing units, processing centres, and interacted with local artisans and f...

Three Men Storm House, Hack Elderly Man to Death in Front of Wife; Police Suspect Naxal Involvement

15Nov

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Chhattisgarh, State

Three Men Storm House, Hack Elderly Man to Death in Front of Wife; Police Suspect Naxal Involvement

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 ...

‘We Will Get Their Brains Examined’: JDU Hits Back at Mahagathbandhan Leaders for Questioning Nitish Kumar’s Health

15Nov

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Bihar, Politics, State

‘We Will Get Their Brains Examined’: JDU Hits Back at Mahagathbandhan Leaders for Questioning Nitish Kumar’s Health

Edited By: Rishikesh Narayan Singh | Navbharat Times | 15 Nov 2025, 1:37 PM Patna: After the Election Commission of India declared the results of the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections on 14 November, the Janata Dal (United) launched a sharp counterattack on the Mahagathbandhan. During the campaign, leaders of the Mahagathbandhan and the Jan Suraaj Party had repeatedly raised questions about Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s health. Now, following the NDA’s sweeping victory with 202 seats, JDU has responded strongly. ‘We will get their brains examined’ — Neeraj Kumar JDU spokesperson Neeraj Kumar slammed opposition leaders, stating that those who cast doubts on Nitish Kumar’s health would have their “brains examined” and that the report would be made public.He added that this step was nece...

Bihar Election 2025: BJP Crosses 90 Seats, Emerges as Largest Party; Shatters Lalu–MALE Strongholds in Record-Breaking Performance

15Nov

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Bihar, Politics, State

Bihar Election 2025: BJP Crosses 90 Seats, Emerges as Largest Party; Shatters Lalu–MALE Strongholds in Record-Breaking Performance

Patna:In a historic electoral performance, the Bharatiya Janata Party has emerged as the single largest party in the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections, crossing the unprecedented mark of 90 seats. With this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has successfully conquered the political fort of Bihar in his third attempt, turning a long-standing political aspiration into reality. The results make it clear that Modi has now become one of the central faces of Bihar’s electoral landscape, placing the BJP just 30–32 seats short of an absolute majority on its own. BJP Crosses the 90-Seat Threshold for the First Time Alone The Bihar mandate marks a major shift in state politics.Even in 2010, when the BJP had won 91 seats, it had finished second.This time, however, the party is on track to cross 9...