Police in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, have arrested 17 individuals, including a doctor, revenue clerks, lawyers, and a bank employee, for allegedly rewriting death certificates to falsely claim government compensation for snakebite victims. The fraud, active since 2018, totals over Rs 17.24 crore.
Sonabai Rajwar, a Chhattisgarh woman, pioneered a unique art form using clay, straw, and bamboo. Isolated for 15 years, she created toys and wall art for her son, which later gained international recognition, earning her prestigious awards and museum exhibitions.
Renowned Pandavani singer Teejan Bai has passed away in Raipur after a prolonged illness. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai expressed deep grief, calling her death an "irreplaceable loss" to art and culture and stating her performances gave the folk art form global recognition.
Legendary Pandavani folk singer Teejan Bai, a Padma Vibhushan awardee, passed away at 70 in Raipur after a prolonged illness. She was a renowned exponent of the Mahabharata-based folk art form, transforming it into an internationally acclaimed art.
A Chhattisgarh farmer is claiming ancestral land, now site of Raipur airport, taken by British in 1942. After 35 years & Rs 15-20 crore legal costs, he seeks Rs 3,500 crore compensation from Supreme Court, presenting old govt records as evidence. Court yet to rule.
The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that a vehicle cannot be confiscated under the Excise Act solely on the assumption of exceeding legal liquor limits. The court upheld a Sessions Judge's order to release a Scorpio, stating there was no proof that the seized liquor bottles exceeded the legal limit.
The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) has released admit cards for the SI Cadre Preliminary Examination 2026. The exam is scheduled for July 12, 2026, with 63,342 candidates competing for 341 vacancies.
Police in Chhattisgarh are uncovering a sophisticated interstate ganja trafficking network using the state as a transit corridor. Major seizures reveal traffickers sourcing cannabis from Odisha and moving it to various Indian states, employing evolving methods like hiding drugs in food cargo and using fake number plates.
The Supreme Court fined the Chhattisgarh government Rs 2 lakh for occupying private land for nearly four decades without compensation and dragging landowners back to court. The court upheld the high court's order for higher compensation and interest from 2006.
A man was arrested in India's Korea district for allegedly assaulting his wife, shaving her head, and forcing her to drink urine. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, was reported after videos surfaced online. A case has been registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
A violent sand mining turf war in Chhattisgarh's Koriya district resulted in a triple murder. One man was burnt alive inside a luxury SUV, and two others died from injuries after a suspected planned ambush. Police suspect a tipper truck rammed the SUV, trapping occupants before it caught fire.
Rahul Gandhi criticized the BJP's control over state institutions, including the legal system, bureaucracy, intelligence agencies, and the Election Commission, stating that elections are no longer free and fair. He also condemned PM Modi's silence on US ship attacks that killed three Indians.
The Supreme Court will examine if a married daughter's son is eligible for compassionate employment under a scheme for project-affected persons in Chhattisgarh, after a petitioner challenged the state's denial despite familial eligibility.
Residents of Maruki village in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, frustrated with a decade-long wait for a completed road, have appealed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah for a helicopter to address medical emergencies, highlighting gaps in development despite claims of progress in former Maoist areas.
Hundreds of bats were found dead, hanging lifeless from trees near a pond in Korba, Chhattisgarh, as a severe heatwave with temperatures exceeding 45°C and extreme UV radiation appears to have caused heatstroke. Forest officials suspect extreme heat as the primary cause, with veterinary teams collecting samples for further analysis.
A man in Chhattisgarh's Surguja district allegedly killed his 23-year-old pregnant wife by inserting a hacksaw blade into her private part during a severe assault. The accused has been arrested and confessed to the crime.
Lucknow Super Giants secured their maiden home win in IPL 2026 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, but the match was marred by the discovery of fake AI-generated tickets. Police apprehended four individuals from Chhattisgarh for using AI tools and graphic software to create and sell counterfeit tickets outside the Ekana Stadium.
Lucknow Super Giants secured their maiden home win in IPL 2026 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, but the match was marred by the discovery of fake AI-generated tickets. Police apprehended four individuals from Chhattisgarh for using AI tools and graphic software to create and sell counterfeit tickets outside the Ekana Stadium.
Supreme Court stayed Chhattisgarh High Court's conviction of Amit Jogi, son of former CM Ajit Jogi, for the 2003 murder of NCP functionary Ramavatar Jaggi. The bench questioned how the HC could convict and sentence before hearing his appeal. The case has seen multiple turns since 2007 when a trial court acquitted Amit Jogi.
