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Best bottom-up approach: Raghuram Rajan on Chhattisgarh's Godhan Nyay Yojna

Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan, while appreciating the Gothan and Godhan Nyay scheme of the Chhattisgarh government, said that work of improving livestock conditions is being done through them.

Oppn BJP slams Congress govt in Chhattisgarh over law and order situation

Senior BJP MLAs Brijmohan Agrawal, Shivratan Sharma and Ajay Chandrakar said that the incidents of rape, murder, looting and blackmailing were on the rise in the state

Ex-Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh tests positive for Covid-19 a second time

Former Chhattisgarh chief minister Raman Singh on Sunday said he has tested positive for COVID-19. This is the second time Singh has contracted the coronavirus infection after he tested positive in September 2020. The senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader tweeted that he got himself tested after exhibiting symptoms and will comply with the home isolation protocols. Singh appealed to those who came in contact with him over the past few days to check if they too were infected. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday wished a speedy recovery to Singh. A day earlier, Chhattisgarh had reported 511 coronavirus cases and one fatality.

Karnataka, Manipur, Cahandigarh top NITI ranking for innovation, growth

Chhattisgarh is last among major states in index based on seven broad parameters and 66 indicators

Chhattisgarh minister Singh Deo skips Cong legislature party meeting

Chhattisgarh minister TS Singh Deo on Sunday didn't attend the Congress legislature party meeting being held at the official residence of Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel here.

SC to hear plea for cancellation of coal block allocation in Chhattisgarh

The bench took note of the submissions of lawyer Prashant Bhushan that the apex court had issued notice on the PIL in April 2019 and after that, it has not been listed for hearing.

Frontline to front office: Policy makes way for Chattisgarh's ex-rebels

Under Chattisgarh govt's policy, a high-ranked rebel surrendering is eligible to get Rs 5 lakh while middle and lower cadre are entitled to get Rs 2.5 lakh

Chhattisgarh sees 296 Covid-19 cases, no death; active tally rises to 1,363

Chhattisgarh on Friday reported 296 COVID-19 cases at a positivity rate of 2.42 per cent, taking the tally to 11,55,791, while the death toll remained unchanged at 14,040, an official said. Durg led with 60 cases, followed by 53 in Raipur, 26 in Rajnandgaon, 22 in Bilaspur, 19 in Bemetara, 15 in Korba and 13 in Balodabazar, he said, adding that no coronavirus case was reported in five districts. So far, 11,40,388 persons have recovered from the infection, including 136 during the day, leaving the state with an active caseload of 1,363, the official said. With 12,230 samples examined during the day, the overall number of tests carried out so far went up to 1,79,92,016, he added. Chhattisgarh's coronavirus figures are as follows: Positive cases 11,55,791, new cases 296, death toll 14,040, recovered 11,40,388, active cases 1,363, today tests 12,230, total tests 1,79,92,016.

FIR registered against ex-IAS officer for tweeting fake 'coal theft' video

An FIR was registered against BJP leader and former IAS officer OP Chaudhary for tweeting an alleged fake video of coal theft in Chhattisgarh's Korba district, a police official said on Saturday.

Chhattisgarh govt puts 3 coal mine projects allotted to RRVUNL on hold

The projects are facing strong opposition by locals and activists who claim that mining in the biodiversity-rich and ecologically sensitive Hasdeo Arand region will not only displace tribals and cause

RS polls: Wary of cross-voting, Cong shifts 28 Haryana MLAs to Chhattisgarh

The Congress has fielded its general secretary Ajay Maken for the elections, while the BJP has nominated Krishan Lal Panwar.

Why Anusuiya Uike's name is surfacing as possible presidential candidate

Anusuiya has served as Minister for Women and Child Development in Arjun Singh's Cabinet in MP and as a member of various commissions at the national level

Chhattisgarh HC upholds decision to centralise ready-to-eat food production

In its order, the high court said, "The writ petitions filed are without any substance, hence, all the petitions in this bunch are dismissed accordingly."

Haryana to get additional power from other states to meet consumptions

Haryana Power Minister Ch Ranjeet Singh further said a unit of the thermal power plant has been closed for technical issues

Baghel objects Railways' step to halt services of 23 trains in Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday objected to the decision of the Railways to halt operation of 23 local trains passing through the state from April 24, 2022, for track upgradation

Four police personnel injured in naxal attack in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur

A group of naxals opened fire on the Jaigur police camp situated under the Kutru police station limits late Sunday night, Inspector General of Police (Bastar range) Sundarraj P told PTI

Mamata's Trinamool, Congress, Lalu's party win bypolls as BJP draws a blank

In West Bengal, movie actor-turned politician Shatrughan Sinha of the TMC defeated BJP's Agnimitra Paul by 3,03,209 votes in Asansol

JSPL plans to set up India's second coal gasification plant at Raigarh

The company is already using the coal gasification technology to produce steel at its plant in Angul, Odisha

Chhattisgarh governor meets PM, seeks special package for Bastar, Surguja

The governor also urged PM Modi to upgrade universities located in the tribal-dominated districts as central tribal universities in the interest of tribal communities

Covid-19 pandemic: Chhattisgarh sees 5 cases, no death; active tally now 91

Chhattisgarh on Sunday reported five Covid-19 cases, taking the state's tally to 11,52,158, while the death toll remained unchanged at 14,034, an official said