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J-K: Second non-local worker injured in Kulgam attack succumbs to injuries

Kulgam shooting: According to officials, the victim had been undergoing treatment at a local hospital after terrorists opened fire on non-local labourers yesterday. Despite the best efforts of the medical team, he passed away early this morning.

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L&T secures order from NTPC for 1,600 MW thermal power plant in Chhattisgarh

L&T Energy CarbonLite Solutions received a Limited Notice to Proceed from NTPC. This contract is for the main plant package of the 2x800 MW Lara Stage-III thermal power plant. The project involves constructing two ultra-supercritical generating units using advanced technology. L&T's scope includes design, manufacturing, and commissioning of key power…

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Weather Tomorrow, July 30: Rain Alert for UP, Bihar, Delhi, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Karnataka; IMD warns of heavy showers across states

Weather Tomorrow, July 30: Active monsoon conditions will bring widespread rainfall across North, Central, and East India. Delhi-NCR, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh anticipate rain and thunderstorms with heavy alerts. Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are set for moderate to heavy showers, impacting daily life. Eastern states like Bihar and West Bengal…

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Weather Tomorrow, July 29: Heavy rain alert for Delhi, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Rajasthan & more states; check IMD forecast

Weather Tomorrow, July 29: A deep depression is forecast to bring widespread heavy rainfall across India on Wednesday. This system will move inland from eastern India, influencing central and eastern regions significantly. Central India, including Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, expects extremely heavy rainfall in isolated areas. Northern states like Delhi…

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SC rejects ED, Chhattisgarh pleas against Chaitanya Baghel's bail

The Supreme Court dismissed pleas challenging bail for Chaitanya Baghel. He is the son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel. The court also expunged adverse remarks made by the High Court. The High Court had granted bail citing parity with other accused individuals. Baghel was arrested in liquor scam…

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A flagship 2024 promise, a 99% shortfall: PM internship scheme spent nearly as much on ads as interns

It was the summer of 2025. The advertisements about the Narendra Modi government’s new internship scheme were splashed across newspapers, TV channels and social media. Like lakhs of others, P Adarsh*, 22, noticed them from his hometown Bhilai in Chhattisgarh. After finishing his degree in agricultural engineering a while ago,…

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Chhattisgarh Rs 17 crore snakebite scam: How doctors, lawyers, clerks and bank employees faked deaths in Bilaspur

Chhattisgarh Snakebite Scam: Police in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, have arrested seventeen individuals in a large compensation fraud. This syndicate allegedly rewrote death certificates to claim government aid for snakebite victims. The fraudulent scheme, active since 2018, has defrauded the state of over seventeen crore rupees. Officials and medical professionals are implicated…

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L&T bags orders worth Rs 10,000–Rs 15,000 cr in metals and minerals business

Larsen & Toubro's Metals & Minerals business secured multiple mega orders. These contracts are from leading domestic public and private sector companies. One order involves an 18-MTPA iron ore handling plant in Chhattisgarh. Another project expands a steel plant in West Bengal significantly. L&T also won an EPC order for…

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NMC MBBS Seat Matrix 2026 Released: Check state-wise government and private medical college seats

NMC MBBS Seat Matrix 2026: The National Medical Commission has published the 2026 MBBS seat matrix for aspiring doctors. This year offers 1,36,939 MBBS seats, a significant increase from last year. Private medical colleges contributed the majority of these newly added seats. Twenty-five new medical colleges have also entered the…

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Weather tomorrow, July 18: Heavy rain alert for Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Kerala; monsoon likely to revive by month-end

India's southwest monsoon is forecast to strengthen in the coming days. Weather conditions are expected to improve across central and northern regions. Isolated extremely heavy rainfall is predicted for Chhattisgarh and Odisha. Delhi and northern Kerala will experience thunderstorms and rain over the weekend. Multiple active weather systems suggest a…

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Chhattisgarh govt spent Rs 1.3 crore a day on publicity; Rs 1,095 crore in just over 2 years

The BJP government in Chhattisgarh, where schools still force children to study under the open sky and where many areas continue to lack basic infrastructure such as roads, spent nearly Rs 1,095 crore on publicity in just over two years.

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"Act published in Gazette, final steps underway for quick implementation": Chhattisgarh Deputy CM Vijay Sharma on Freedom of Religion Bill

Speaking to reporters, Sharma stated that the bill has been passed by the state assembly, publication in the official gazette, followed by the notification of the rules and guidelines. He noted that the first step is complete, while the second stage is currently underway and will be finalised as quickly…

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Chhattisgarh: 196 workers died in industrial accidents in 17 months, govt informs assembly

Chhattisgarh reported 196 worker deaths in industrial accidents over 17 months. The state government denied lax safety enforcement was the cause. BJP MLAs alleged negligence, citing specific fatal incidents and unsafe conditions. Minister Dewangan detailed accident investigations and actions taken by the department.

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Mahadev app case: Chhattisgarh court sends Ebix chairman Vikas Garg to 10-day ED custody

Vikas Garg, Ebix Group chairman, was remanded to ED custody for ten days. This action stems from a multi-crore money laundering case linked to the Mahadev app. The ED has alleged Garg dissipated and encumbered company shares and property. Assets worth over Rs 940 crore belonging to Garg were previously…

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How a Sloth Bear Mother Carries and Protects Her Cubs in Ways No Other Bear Does

The Only Bear That Carries Its YoungOf all the world's eight bear species, only the sloth bear, Melursus ursinus, routinely carries cubs on her back, and she does it not for a few minutes but for months at a stretch. Cubs begin riding at around four to six weeks of…

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Weather tomorrow, July 14: IMD warns of heavy rain in Bihar, Odisha, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Assam, and issues red alert for Uttarakhand. Check state-wise prediction here

Weather tomorrow July 14: India's weather on Tuesday, July 14, will be highly uneven with monsoon activity. Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected in eastern and northeastern states. Uttarakhand remains on alert for very heavy rainfall and potential landslides. Delhi and Uttar Pradesh will likely experience isolated showers and continued…

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Mahadev app promoter detained in Oman; India seeks repatriation

Sourabh Chandrakar, the absconding Mahadev betting app founder, has been detained in Oman. Indian authorities are seeking his extradition or deportation from the country. Chandrakar was detained based on an Interpol Red Notice issued by Indian probe agencies. The Mahadev app case involves alleged proceeds of crime amounting to Rs…

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Teejan Bai: Married at 12, gave her first Pandavani performance at 13, folk legend took Chhattisgarh’s art to the world. A look at her extraordinary journey

Teejan Bai Pandwani: Renowned folk artist Teejan Bai, celebrated for her captivating Pandavani performances of the Mahabharata, has passed away at 70. Defying societal norms and personal hardships, she became a global icon, transforming the traditional art form with her dynamic 'Kapalik' style. Her journey from a village performer to…

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'Raipur airport built on my family's land acquired during World War II': Chhattisgarh farmer seeks Rs 3,500 crore compensation in SC

A Chhattisgarh farmer is seeking Rs 3,500 crore from the Supreme Court, claiming ancestral land was taken by the British in 1942 for military use during WWII and never returned or compensated for. After a 35-year legal battle, he presents old government records as evidence, asserting his family's rights were…

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Coal India's SECL strengthens monsoon measures for uninterrupted supply

SECL, a Coal India subsidiary, has implemented robust monsoon preparedness to ensure uninterrupted coal supplies crucial for India's energy security. The company achieved its best-ever first-quarter performance in production and offtake, with a significant portion directed to power utilities. SECL's extensive operations across Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh underscore its vital…

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Weather tomorrow June 28: IMD issues heavy rain alert for Assam, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Kerala and Telangana; Delhi-NCR to see thunderstorms & gusty winds, heatwave warning for UP

Weather tomorrow: Widespread rainfall is forecast across India on Sunday, June 28, with heavy to extremely heavy downpours expected in eastern, northeastern, western, and southern regions. Thunderstorms and gusty winds will sweep through many states. Meanwhile, parts of Uttar Pradesh remain under a heatwave alert despite the advancing monsoon. The…

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After Lucknow fire tragedy, Chhattisgarh CM Sai orders statewide safety audit of buildings

Following recent fire tragedies nationwide, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has mandated a thorough safety review of all multi-storey buildings, including residential complexes, commercial spaces, and educational institutions. This statewide inspection drive will scrutinize fire safety equipment, emergency exits, structural integrity, and adherence to occupancy limits. Strict action will…

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Vedanta Aluminium Metal to double production capacity to 60 LTPA

Vedanta Aluminium Metal Ltd, now a listed entity, plans to double its production capacity to 60 lakh tonnes per annum. This expansion aims to meet surging demand from infrastructure, automotive, and electrification sectors. With existing facilities in Odisha and Chhattisgarh, and significant captive resources, the company is set to become…

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Live-in relationships are not new: Chhattisgarh’s Muria tribe has been practicing this unique way of choosing life partners for over 1,000 years

Modern relationship trends like cohabitation and partner choice echo ancient Muria tribal practices in Chhattisgarh. Their unique 'Ghotul' system fostered youth interaction and relationship development based on mutual consent, not solely family arrangements. This community also champions women's influence and a profound, sustainable connection with nature, expressed through vibrant music…

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Central university in Chhattisgarh to replace 'India' with 'Bharat' in degrees, marksheets

Guru Ghasidas Central University in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, will replace 'India' with 'Bharat' on marksheets, degrees, and official communications. The Vice Chancellor cited the G20 Summit's use of 'Bharat' by the President as inspiration, emphasizing the name's deep cultural and historical roots. This move aims to reinforce the nation's traditional nomenclature,…

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