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Godhan Nyay Yojana: Chhattisgarh eyes subsidy for vermicompost production

As of now, the Chhattisgarh government has purchased 7.35 million quintals of cow dung, paying Rs 147.06 crore to the committees and strengthening the rural economy

Chhattisgarh sees 175 Covid-19 cases, 0 deaths; active tally now 1,272

Chhattisgarh on Friday reported 175 COVID-19 cases at a positivity rate of 2.63 per cent, taking the tally to 11,73,239, while the death toll remained unchanged at 14,104, an official said. The recovery count rose by 194 and touched 11,57,863, leaving the state with 1,272 active cases, he said. "Raipur led with 23 cases, followed by 21 in Durg, 19 in Surguja and 11 in Bilaspur, among other districts. No coronavirus case was detected in three districts," he added. With 6,662 samples examined during the day, the overall number of coronavirus tests in the state reached 1,84,37,350, the official informed. Chhattisgarh's coronavirus figures are as follows: Positive cases 11,73,239, new cases 175, death toll 14,104, recovered 11,57,863, active cases 1,272, today tests 6,662, total tests 1,84,37,350.

Cargo hub on cards in Chhattisgarh to reach international markets

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel had submitted a proposal for the hub at the 23rd meeting of the central zonal committee, held recently in Bhopal

Chhattisgarh: New mines give South Eastern Coalfields a ray of hope

The coalfields are part of Central India Coalfields and the mines are developed and operated by SECL, a Chhattisgarh-based arm of state-run Coal India (CIL)

Deep depression weakens over northwest Chhattisgarh; rain continues: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday informed that a deep depression over northwest Chhattisgarh, adjoining Madhya Pradesh and southeast Uttar Pradesh has weakened into a depression.The IMD said that the depression will continue to move west-northwestwards across north Madhya Pradesh and weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area during the next 24 hours."Deep Depression over Northwest Chhattisgarh and adjoining Northeast Madhya Pradesh & Southeast Uttar Pradesh weakened into a Depression and lay centered at 0530 hrs IST of today over the same region about 120 km west-northwest of Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh), 150 km southwest of Churk (Uttar Pradesh), 170 km east-southeast of Satna and 120 km east of Umaria (Madhya Pradesh). It would continue to move west-northwestwards across north Madhya Pradesh and weaken into a Well Marked Low-Pressure Area during next 24 hours," tweeted IMD.The IMD further predicted that Rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy rainfall

Adani Power to acquire DB Power for Rs 7,017 crore enterprise value

Adani Power on Friday said it will acquire DB Power Ltd, which owns and operates a 2 x 600 MW thermal power plant at district Janjgir Champa in Chhattisgarh, at an enterprise value of Rs 7,017 crore for cash consideration. DB Power has long- and medium-term power purchase agreements for 923.5 MW of its capacity, backed by fuel supply agreements with Coal India Ltd, and has been operating its facilities profitably, it added. "Adani Power Ltd has agreed to acquire DB Power Limited ("DB Power"), which owns and operates a running 2x600 MW thermal power plant at District Janjgir Champa in Chhattisgarh," the company said in a BSE filing. The cost of acquisition will at enterprise value of Rs 7,017 crore, subject to adjustments on the closing date, for cash consideration. Adani Power will acquire 100 per cent of the total issued, subscribed and paid up equity share capital and preference share capital of Diliigent Power Private Limited (DPPL). DPPL is the holding company of DB Power, and

Chhattisgarh govt plans to set up 300 rural industrial parks in one year

Plans 300 rural industrial parks in 1 year

Chhattisgarh says students returning to school, credits mentorship plan

The mentor will ensure that the student is re-admitted and he or she will not break the session

10 villages get community forest resource rights in Chhattisgarh

The recognition of rights in tiger reserves was a long-time demand of villagers residing in the core zone

Chhattisgarh govt starts working on Nava Raipur's infrastructure projects

When the pandemic was at its peak in May 2021, the state government stopped all major infrastructure projects, including the construction of a new governor's house

NITI Aayog meeting: Punjab wants MSP for farmers; Baghel GST compensation

From farmers' plight to GST revenue, chief Ministers of States raised several issues in the 7th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Baghel seeks extension of GST compensation for 5 years at NITI Aayog meet

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel Sunday reiterated his demand to the Centre seeking a five-year extension for the compensation paid to states for revenue shortfall due to GST implementation

Ahead of 75th I-Day, Chhattisgarh SHGs get govt help to stitch tricolour

Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has announced commemorating the Mahotsav week from August 11 to 17 and unfurling the tricolour at their houses and government buildings

Coal crisis: Steel makers in Chhattisgarh look to enhance supply

The mineral-rich state contributes about 20 per cent to the country's secondary steel output

Chhattisgarh logs 658 Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths; positivity rate at 6.44%

Chhattisgarh on Saturday reported 658 Covid-19 cases at a positivity rate of 6.44 per cent, taking the tally to 1,165,683, while the death toll increased by two to reach 14,066, an official said

Unemployment, poverty on rise as country's assets are being sold: Baghel

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday claimed that the country's assets were being sold one by one, which has led to the rise in unemployment and poverty

Chhattisgarh gets investment proposals worth more than Rs 90,000 crore

The state government has introduced a single-window system to provide clearance

Chhattisgarh: No-trust motion against Bhupesh Bhagel-led govt defeated

The no-confidence motion moved by the opposition BJP against the Congress government in Chhattisgarh where Assembly polls are due next year, was defeated by voice vote on Thursday.

After dung, Chhattisgarh's Congress govt to use cow urine as fertiliser

About two months ago, Chief Minister Baghel had envisaged using cow urine for strengthening the rural economy and organic farming

'Encourage' use of bhang over liquor to prevent crime: Chhattisgarh BJP MLA

Chhattisgarh BJP MLA has suggested that use of bhang, cannabis be encouraged as alternatives to liquor, claiming people addicted to these substances hardly commit crimes like rape, murder and dacoity