The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday conducted searches at seven locations across Chhattisgarh as part of its investigation into alleged irregularities in the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) recruitment process. The premises of K K Chandrakar, who served as a personal assistant to former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, were among the locations searched by the...
A professor and five students have been arrested in connection with the alleged leak of an agriculture university examination paper in Chhattisgarh, with investigators uncovering what they believe was a carefully planned operation involving a miniature endoscopic camera. The alleged leak came to light shortly before a second-year Bachelor of Science in Agriculture examination was...
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested six railway officials in connection with separate bribery cases in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh. The arrests followed allegations that railway personnel had demanded or accepted illegal payments in return for performing official duties, including processing bills and facilitating payments to private contractors and companies. The action is part...
The Chhattisgarh government has approved a major artificial intelligence (AI) mission with an estimated investment of ₹500 crore, aimed at accelerating technological innovation, supporting startups and building a stronger digital economy in the state. The initiative is expected to provide financial and institutional support to more than 300 startups while encouraging the development of AI-based...
A major compensation fraud worth ₹17.24 crore has come to light in Chhattisgarh’s Bilaspur district, where investigators have uncovered an alleged criminal network that manipulated official records to falsely classify deaths as snakebite fatalities in order to claim government compensation. The investigation has led to the arrest of multiple individuals from different professions, including doctors,...
Chhattisgarh has once again witnessed the tragic consequences of escalating human-elephant conflict after two people lost their lives in separate elephant attacks, triggering fear and uncertainty among residents of forest-fringe villages. The incidents have intensified concerns over increasing encounters between wild elephants and human settlements, with local communities demanding stronger safety measures and long-term solutions....
A tragic incident in Chhattisgarh has sparked widespread concern after a 17-year-old girl allegedly died by suicide following accusations of shoplifting at a local retail store. The case has prompted police action against three individuals, while authorities continue to investigate allegations of mental harassment and intimidation that reportedly preceded the teenager’s death. According to police...
The Chhattisgarh government has completed the digitisation of all Waqf properties across the state, marking a significant step toward improving transparency, accountability, and the protection of religious and charitable assets. Following the completion of the digital database, the state administration is now preparing to launch a comprehensive campaign to identify and remove illegal encroachments on...
The Chhattisgarh government has formally transferred the investigation into the brutal triple murder in Korea district to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), marking a significant development in a case that has drawn widespread attention due to its alleged links to a long-standing rivalry over sand mining operations. The decision comes amid growing demands for...
A tragic road accident in Chhattisgarh turned into a dramatic police pursuit after a truck driver allegedly fled the scene following a fatal collision that claimed the life of an 11-year-old boy. Authorities launched an immediate operation, chasing the vehicle for nearly two hours across approximately 60 kilometers before successfully intercepting and arresting the accused...