Chhattisgarh

Surajpur, Chhattisgarh: A shocking case of negligence by the Health Department has come to light in Surajpur district. A pregnant woman from Lanjit village was forced to give birth in a car after the local health center remained locked during duty hours. The woman’s family rushed her to the primary health center in Lanjit when she went into labor. However, to their shock, the gate of the hospital was locked, and no staff were present to assist. Despite waiting for a long time, the family received no help. Villagers OutragedLocal women, witnessing the distress of the pregnant woman, immediately took action and facilitated the delivery inside a car. The incident sparked widespread anger among villagers when they realized the hospital had been locked during operational hours. Health ...

Raipur: Ahead of the second One Day International (ODI) between India and South Africa in Raipur, the city police conducted a major operation, arresting two youths for scalping match tickets. The accused were selling tickets online at inflated prices. Arrests Made on Secret Tip-OffAccording to the Civil Lines Police, they received a secret tip-off that some individuals were attempting to sell match tickets outside the stadium at exorbitant rates. Acting promptly, the police intercepted the suspects and arrested them red-handed. Both were reportedly from Fafadih, identified as Ritik Makhija and Devvrat Makhija. Police also seized their mobile phones, which are now under scrutiny to uncover possible connections to a larger scalping network. Tightened Security for MatchThe second ODI is...

Balrampur, Chhattisgarh: The District Education Officer (DEO) has taken strict action against an assistant teacher for negligence in Special Intensive Revision (SIR) duties. The assistant teacher has been suspended with immediate effect, sparking widespread attention across the district. Full Story: As part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) work in Balrampur-Ramanujganj district, BLOs were instructed to perform their duties meticulously. However, Assistant Teacher Ashok Kumar Yadav reportedly displayed a lack of interest and failed to perform the assigned tasks responsibly at Polling Station No. 237, Fatehpur. Following multiple complaints regarding his negligence, the District Education Officer conducted an inquiry. The investigation confirmed that Ashok Kumar had b...

Kanker: In a heartbreaking incident in Udkura village, under the Charama police station limits of Kanker district, two young cousins drowned in a pond on Sunday afternoon. Authorities have sent the bodies for post-mortem, while the families are left devastated by the tragedy. Full Story: The victims, 6-year-old Lomesh Jurri and Ayush Jurri, were both in the second grade. Being a holiday Sunday, the children were playing near the village pond in the afternoon. After some time, they went into the water and inadvertently entered its deep section, leading to their drowning. A third child, who was playing nearby, witnessed the incident and began crying loudly. Hearing the commotion, villagers rushed to the pond and pulled the children out. They were immediately taken to Charama Hospita...

Raipur: Following the killing of notorious Naxal leader Hidma, Maoist cadres in Chhattisgarh have reportedly been shaken and have sent an urgent appeal to the chief ministers of Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh, requesting a halt to security operations until February 15, 2026. The Naxals have indicated that they are willing to consider laying down arms if given time and assurances. Full Story: The top Maoist leadership, reeling from the deaths of several key leaders including CCM member Yuddhaya, has issued a formal letter requesting a temporary ceasefire. The organization has asked that all combing and military operations be paused until February 15. In return, the Maoists have pledged to suspend PLGA activities and avoid any hostilities during this period. The lette...

Raipur: The Maoist movement in India has suffered a severe setback over the past 11 months, with 320 cadres killed across various states, including key leaders. A 17-page internal report by the Maoist Central Committee acknowledges the heavy losses, marking a critical crisis for the organization. Full Story: According to the report covering December 2024 to November 2025, the fatalities included both senior and low-level cadres. The letter specifically cited the encounter of Politburo member and General Secretary Baswa Raju as a major blow to the organization. Of the total 320 deaths, 187 were men, 117 women, and the status of 20 others remains unknown. Region-wise, the casualties were recorded as follows: Bihar-Jharkhand – 22, Odisha – 33, Maharashtra-Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh ...

Raipur: The Chhattisgarh Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) and the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) carried out raids at 19 locations on Sunday as part of investigations into the high-profile liquor scam and District Mineral Foundation (DMF) irregularities. Authorities confirmed that critical documents and electronic evidence were seized during the operations. Full Story: The ACB and EOW focused on alleged scams that occurred during the previous Congress-led government in Chhattisgarh. In the liquor scam, raids were conducted at eight locations, including four in Bilaspur, two in Raipur, and one each in Durg and Bastar districts. These premises were linked to relatives of retired IAS officers Anil Tuteja and Niranjan Das, who were previously arrested in connection with the alleged liquor irre...

Raipur: Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai on Sunday attended a program organized by the Gondwana community, praising the rich and glorious history of tribal heroes. During the event, he announced a grant of ₹5 lakh for the Gond community to support social and cultural activities. Full Story: Chief Minister Sai highlighted that the tribal communities have always played a vital role in protecting their land and cultural heritage. He emphasized that the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, remains highly sensitive to the welfare of tribal societies, and the presence of tribal representatives at the highest levels of governance reflects the respect and recognition these communities have earned. The CM noted that the state government is committed to the overall development of tribal comm...

Raipur: Notorious Naxal leader Hidma, whose reign of terror destroyed several villages, met his end recently, along with his wife Raje. Amid the focus on his violent life, his love story has now come to light, revealing how he pursued Raje despite initial rejection. Meeting in the Jungle Hidma, who joined the Naxal movement at the age of 15–16, was deeply involved in expanding the organization’s activities. During one of his missions, he met Raje, also a Naxal operative, in the forest. Hidma developed feelings for her and eventually proposed marriage. However, Raje initially rejected Hidma’s proposal, as per the strict rules of the Naxal organization. Both continued their missions together, but their hearts were not aligned. Hidma, determined to win her over, pursued her relentles...