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Budget 2026: CM Vishnudeo Sai Hails Centre’s Budget, Highlights Benefits for Chhattisgarh

3Feb

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Budget 2026: CM Vishnudeo Sai Hails Centre’s Budget, Highlights Benefits for Chhattisgarh

Raipur, Chhattisgarh: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnudeo Sai praised the Union Budget 2026-27 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Sunday, calling it a historic document aimed at India’s golden and developed future. According to CM Sai, the budget will provide direct benefits to states like Chhattisgarh and foster inclusive growth across the country. The budget emphasizes three key objectives: accelerating economic growth and employment, meeting the expectations of the public, and ensuring the principle of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas” (Collective Effort, Inclusive Growth). Boost to Farmers’ Income CM Sai highlighted that the budget includes several measures to increase farmers’ income and strengthen the rural economy. Initiatives include improving agr...

Statue Vandalized, Villagers Attack, Police Injured in Stone-Pelting: Violence Erupts Between Communities in Gariaband

3Feb

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Chhattisgarh, State

Statue Vandalized, Villagers Attack, Police Injured in Stone-Pelting: Violence Erupts Between Communities in Gariaband

Gariaband, Chhattisgarh: A violent clash broke out between two communities in Gariaband district of Chhattisgarh on Sunday, prompting police to deploy a large contingent to restore order. Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident, and strict police surveillance has been imposed throughout the village. The incident occurred in Dutkaiyan village under the Fingeshwar police station limits. According to authorities, tensions escalated between two groups, resulting in a violent confrontation that left several police personnel injured. To contain the situation, additional police forces were deployed, and the village remains under close monitoring. Reason Behind the Violence Police stated that the conflict is linked to an incident from nearly a year ago, when a...

Violent Clash Between Communities in Gariaband’s Bakli Village, Homes Set on Fire; Heavy Police Deployed

2Feb

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Chhattisgarh, State

Violent Clash Between Communities in Gariaband’s Bakli Village, Homes Set on Fire; Heavy Police Deployed

Raipur, Feb 2:A violent clash between two communities in Bakli village of Gariaband district, Chhattisgarh, escalated into communal tension on Sunday, prompting a massive police deployment to restore order. Several houses and vehicles were set ablaze during the confrontation, officials said. According to police, the violence was triggered when some recently released criminal elements on bail allegedly attacked villagers with weapons. Enraged locals retaliated by setting fire to the attackers’ homes and three to four vehicles, leading to widespread panic in the village. Police Intervention and ArrestsPolice teams reached the scene promptly, securing the area and converting the village into a controlled zone to prevent further escalation. Fire tenders and ambulances were deployed to ex...

Police Sting Uncovers Sex Racket in Raigarh, Girls Brought from Other States

2Feb

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Chhattisgarh, State

Police Sting Uncovers Sex Racket in Raigarh, Girls Brought from Other States

Raigarh, Feb 2:A police operation in Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh, led to the bust of a sex racket, resulting in the arrest of three women and two men, including an agent, officials said on Monday. The operation was carried out after local residents raised complaints about suspicious activity in a rented house in Kelo Vihar Colony. According to police, intelligence suggested that women were being trafficked into the house from other districts and states to engage in prostitution. Acting on the tip-off, the police devised a sting operation, with one officer posing as a customer to confirm the racket. Once the officer verified the arrangement with the agent, the police team launched a raid. During the raid, three women aged between 20 and 30 were found in separate rooms, along with a...

Bhilai Graphic Designer Ends Life, Blames Wife for Marital Rift in Facebook Suicide Note

2Feb

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Chhattisgarh, State

Bhilai Graphic Designer Ends Life, Blames Wife for Marital Rift in Facebook Suicide Note

In a tragic incident in Durg, Chhattisgarh, 36-year-old graphics designer Bhoj Narayan reportedly committed suicide by hanging at his residence. Before taking his life, Narayan posted a detailed note on Facebook and shared a Google Drive link, alleging that his wife had used “black magic” to separate him from his extramarital partner. He also claimed to have been a victim of domestic violence. The Man Behind the TragedyBhoj Narayan, a senior graphics designer at Rungta College and originally from Rajim, Gariaband, lived in a rented house in Bhilai with his family, including his daughter. He was married but involved in a relationship with another married woman. His wife was reportedly aware of the affair and opposed it. Recent financial stress added to Narayan’s anxiety, and he had gone ...

High-Pressure Boring Explosion Floods Bilaspur Home, Family Escapes Death by Inches

2Feb

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Chhattisgarh, State

High-Pressure Boring Explosion Floods Bilaspur Home, Family Escapes Death by Inches

A sudden surge of muddy water erupted inside a Bilaspur home after an old underground borewell burst, triggered by high-pressure boring at a nearby vacant plot. The incident, which took place in Gokuldham area of Uslapur on the night of January 29 around 8:30 PM, left tiles shattered and a courtyard submerged, but fortunately, the family escaped unharmed. Borewell Blast Caused ChaosThe victim, Vishal Sharma, narrowly avoided disaster as water gushed out with immense force due to the high-pressure boring conducted next door. Children were at home during the incident, but miraculously, no one was injured. Residents described the scene as terrifying, with water blasting through floors and walls within seconds. Allegations of Unauthorized and Unsafe BoringLocal residents allege that the ...

Communal Clash Erupts in Bakli Village, Gariaband; Homes Set Ablaze, Heavy Police Deployed

2Feb

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Chhattisgarh, State

Communal Clash Erupts in Bakli Village, Gariaband; Homes Set Ablaze, Heavy Police Deployed

Raipur, Feb 2, 2026: A violent clash between two communities in Bakli village of Gariaband district has escalated into communal tension. Reports indicate that recently released criminals, armed with weapons, attacked villagers, prompting enraged locals to retaliate by setting fire to the homes and vehicles of the alleged assailants. Arrests Made, Past Criminal Records CitedPolice confirmed that three individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident. The suspects were reportedly involved in a widely circulated robbery and assault video on social media about four months ago. Previously, they had been arrested for vandalizing a Shiva temple in the district and were recently released on bail. Violence Triggers Widespread AngerAccording to eyewitnesses, the armed attack on m...

“Save My Daughter, Mother Goddess”: An Emotional Plea Found in Donation Box of Danteshwari Temple

31Jan

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Chhattisgarh, State

“Save My Daughter, Mother Goddess”: An Emotional Plea Found in Donation Box of Danteshwari Temple

Raipur/Dantewada: Faith often becomes the last refuge when all hope seems lost. A deeply emotional letter written by a distressed mother was discovered in the donation box of the famous Danteshwari Temple in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh, reflecting the pain, fear and desperation of a parent seeking divine intervention for her ailing daughter. The handwritten note, authored by Anita Chandrakar on December 20, 2025, came to light on January 28, 2026, when the temple authorities opened the donation box. Along with the letter, the donation box contained approximately ₹19.44 lakh in cash, officials said. Mother Describes Sudden Changes in Daughter In the letter, Anita Chandrakar expressed grave concern over the sudden mental and physical deterioration of her daughter Bhumi Chandrakar. She w...

Chhattisgarh Minister Ramvichar Netam Sparks Controversy with Comment on Alcohol and Cancer

31Jan

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Chhattisgarh Minister Ramvichar Netam Sparks Controversy with Comment on Alcohol and Cancer

Raipur, Chhattisgarh: Chhattisgarh’s Agriculture Minister Ramvichar Netam has once again made headlines with a controversial statement regarding alcohol. When asked whether drinking alcohol from plastic bottles increases the risk of cancer, the minister replied that he would speak about it only after “gaining experience.” Minister’s StatementMinister Netam was attending a university convocation in Durg district on Thursday when environmentalists raised concerns about cancer risks linked to alcohol sold in plastic bottles. Laughing, the minister remarked, “I do not know whether drinking alcohol from plastic bottles causes cancer or whether alcohol in glass bottles does. I will only be able to comment after gaining experience.” The BackgroundThe controversy comes after the Chhattisgarh...

Chhattisgarh Student Srishti Sahu Selected to Ask Questions to PM Modi at ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’

31Jan

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Chhattisgarh Student Srishti Sahu Selected to Ask Questions to PM Modi at ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’

Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh: Srishti Sahu, a student from Mahasamund, has been selected to participate in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popular program Pariksha Pe Charcha. She will have the unique opportunity to ask her questions directly to the Prime Minister. Srishti studies in a government school, Swami Atmanand Government English Medium School, and is currently in Class 12, specializing in Mathematics. Exclusive Selection from ChhattisgarhOut of 37 students selected nationwide, only 12 were given the chance to ask questions directly to the Prime Minister, and Srishti Sahu is the sole representative from Chhattisgarh. She described her selection as a matter of pride and expressed gratitude to her parents, teachers, and especially her school principal for their guidance and support. ...