Chhattisgarh

Raipur, Chhattisgarh: The Chhattisgarh High Court has delivered a landmark ruling, stating that a married woman who lives separately from her husband without any valid reason is not entitled to maintenance under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The court emphasized that simply being married does not automatically grant a right to alimony; the conduct of both spouses must also be considered. Separation Just Four Days After Marriage: According to court documents, a woman had filed a petition seeking maintenance just four days after her wedding. She left her husband’s home, alleging dowry harassment and physical abuse, claiming that her in-laws demanded ₹10 lakh and a car as dowry. During the hearings, the husband stated that he had made multiple efforts to reconcile and r...

Raipur, Chhattisgarh: In a major step against drug abuse, the Chhattisgarh Cabinet on Wednesday approved the creation of a dedicated Anti-Drug Task Force (ADTF) in 10 districts across the state. The cabinet also sanctioned 100 new posts for the task force. The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai. The move includes the formation of district-level Anti-Drug Task Forces in Raipur, Mahasamund, Bilaspur, Durg, Bastar, Sarguja, Kabirdham, Jashpur, Rajnandgaon, and Korba. Strengthening Special Operations Group (SOG)In addition, the cabinet approved the creation of 44 new posts for the Special Operations Group (SOG) under the state police headquarters’ Special Branch. Funded under the 2025-26 budget, the SOG will be a highly trained unit respon...

Bijapur, Chhattisgarh: A fierce encounter broke out today between security forces and Naxals in the Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh. In the operation, one Maoist was killed and explosives were recovered from his possession. According to initial reports, security personnel launched an operation in the southern region of Bijapur following intelligence inputs about the presence of armed Maoists. Both sides engaged in intermittent gunfire starting at around 7:30 AM. Teams on a Search OperationJoint security teams had set out for a search operation in southern Bijapur. During the operation, gunfire erupted between the forces and the Maoists. Security officials said the troops responded decisively to the Maoists’ attacks while continuing to search the area. One Naxal NeutralizedSo far,...

Raipur, Chhattisgarh: Bhawna Bohra, the MLA from Pandaria in Kabirdham district, is once again in the spotlight for organizing a Hindu religious homecoming ceremony. Recently, 65 tribal men and women returned to Sanatan Dharma in a program held in Damgarh village of the Pandaria assembly constituency. With this, MLA Bohra has facilitated the return of a total of 265 people to their original faith. Voluntary Religious Homecoming Organizers emphasized that the homecoming was entirely voluntary, aimed at providing respect and social acceptance to families returning to their original faith. Tribal families were welcomed according to traditional customs and rituals. MLA Bhawna Bohra personally honored participants by washing their feet and presented them with gifts during the ceremony. ...

Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh: A Deputy Tehsildar in Bilaspur narrowly escaped death on Sunday when a tractor driver attempted to run him over while the official was cracking down on illegal sand mining. The accused driver has been arrested, and police are investigating the incident. The enforcement team had received reports of unauthorized sand extraction in the Ratanpur area. Acting on the information, Deputy Tehsildar Rahul Sahu visited the site near the river to halt the illegal activity. Upon confronting the driver, who was transporting sand in a tractor, the official instructed him to stop. In response, the driver dumped the sand and tried to flee. When Deputy Tehsildar Sahu intervened, the driver deliberately attempted to run the tractor over him. The officer narrowly escaped by jump...

Raipur, Chhattisgarh: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnudeo Sai has announced that the state will receive ₹7,470 crore in the Union Budget 2026-27 for the development of railway infrastructure, marking a historic increase compared to previous allocations. Speaking to the media on Monday, CM Sai noted that this amount is nearly 24 times higher than the average allocation of ₹311 crore during the 2009-2014 UPA government. CM Expresses Gratitude to PM Modi CM Sai expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, attributing the significant improvement in the state’s railway sector to the consistent efforts of the “dual-engine government” at both the Centre and the state. He highlighted that projects worth ₹51,080 crore are currently underway ...

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...

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...

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...