The capital region will become an economic powerhouse, with rapid development on the lines of metropolitan cities.

Modern infrastructure and connectivity will gain momentum

Raipur, May 6, 2026: To accelerate planned urbanization and balanced regional development in Chhattisgarh, the creation of the State Capital Region (SCR) has been approved. This region will encompass Raipur, Durg-Bhilai, and Nava Raipur Atal Nagar. With the passage of the bill in the Assembly, this ambitious project has been formally initiated.

The State Government believes that this initiative will play a vital role in ensuring planned development of the capital region as well as establishing Chhattisgarh as a major economic and industrial hub of Central India.

Integrated development based on national model

The State Capital Region will be developed along the lines of the country's major urban models—the National Capital Region, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority, and the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority. This model will integrate various cities and implement regionally planned development, ensuring a balanced expansion of infrastructure, housing, transportation, and economic activities, and optimal utilization of resources.

Chief Minister's initiative gives new impetus to development

Developed at the initiative of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai and under the guidance of Finance Minister Shri O.P. Chaudhary, this plan aims to manage rapid urbanization and provide modern and quality amenities to citizens. The government's focus is on building an urban ecosystem that provides quality housing, high-quality education and health services, encourages industry and trade, and promotes development while maintaining environmental balance.

Comprehensive preparations for 50 lakh population by 2031

The State Capital Region is projected to have a population of over 5 million by 2031. The government is developing long-term plans to accommodate this potential growth. These plans include developing a modern transportation system, expanding roads and connectivity, strengthening water, electricity, and sanitation services, and expanding smart urban amenities. A budget provision has been made for surveys for the proposed metro rail project from Raipur to Durg, ensuring fast, safe, and accessible transportation in the region.

Capital Region Development Authority will coordinate operations

To effectively develop and manage the State Capital Region, the Capital Region Development Authority has been established, which will serve as the central regulatory and coordinating body for the entire region. The Authority will be responsible for formulating long-term development plans, implementing infrastructure projects, attracting investment, and coordinating between various departments and agencies. The Chief Minister will be its Chairman, with Ministers, Chief Secretaries, and senior officials from various departments as its members. An Executive Committee has also been formed to oversee the effective implementation of the plans.

Legal basis strengthens development

To provide a legal basis for this ambitious project, The Chhattisgarh Capital Region Development Authority Act, 2025 has been enacted. This Act clearly defines the structure, powers, functioning, and financial authority of the Authority, ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficiency in development work.

Strong financial resources

The State Government has established a Capital Region Development Fund and a Recurring Fund for this project. The Authority has also been empowered to levy special cesses, raise financial resources for the project, and prepare its own annual budget. This will ensure the continued availability of financial resources necessary for development work.

Rural development will get a new impetus on the occasion of Good Governance Festival in Chhattisgarh.

Raipur, May 6, 2026: A major campaign for development and public service is set to begin tomorrow, May 7, in Chhattisgarh's gram panchayats. Under the aegis of Good Governance Festival, grand celebrations of Rice Festival, Employment Day, and Housing Day will be held simultaneously in panchayats across the state. The primary objective of this special initiative is to accelerate rural development projects and provide immediate solutions to existing problems on the ground.

Key objectives and solutions

Rural beneficiaries are at the center of this campaign. The primary goal of the event is to resolve pending complaints and technical issues related to MNREGA and the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural) on the spot. To provide eligible beneficiaries with detailed information about the government's public welfare schemes.

Three main pillars of development

On Employment Day, May 7th, an intensive review of MNREGA works will be conducted, and an action plan will be formulated to create new employment opportunities for the future. Priority will be given to pending cases under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. The government's special goal is to complete the approved houses within the next 90 days. Under the "More Village-More Water-More Taria" campaign for water conservation, there will be special discussions and work on the theme "Nava Taria Aay Ke Sura", so that livelihoods can be increased through fisheries or other means.

Good governance through technology and participation

Now, accessing information about schemes will be even easier. The government is promoting a QR code-based information system, which will ensure transparency. Active participation of local public representatives, women's self-help groups, and youth has been ensured to make this campaign a success. This event is not just a government exercise, but a major step towards making Chhattisgarh's villages self-reliant and empowered.

Delhi. The race for the playoffs in the current IPL season is heating up. Chennai Super Kings defeated Delhi Capitals by eight wickets on Tuesday to register their second consecutive victory. With this win, Chennai kept their playoff hopes alive.

There have been no major changes in the points table at the moment. Chennai, captained by Ruturaj Gaikwad, remains in sixth place with 10 points from 10 matches.

Meanwhile, Axar Patel's Delhi team is in seventh place with 8 points. The road ahead is challenging for Delhi, as they will need to win all their remaining matches to reach the playoffs.

Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad have a golden opportunity to become the table topper. If they win their upcoming matches, they could jump straight to the top and move closer to the playoffs.

Punjab Kings currently lead the table with 13 points. Shreyas Iyer's team needs at least two more wins to secure a playoff spot. Usually, 16 points is considered a safe bet for playoff berths.

In terms of individual performance, KL Rahul holds the Orange Cap with 445 runs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Anshul Kamboj lead the bowling attack with 17 wickets each. Overall, the tournament's math is still open, and the playoff picture is changing with each match.

Delhi. The Indian stock market saw a strong rally on Wednesday, May 6. The BSE Sensex jumped more than 300 points to trade at 77,350, while the Nifty 50 also rose more than 100 points to around 24,150. This rally was primarily driven by strong buying in the banking and auto sectors.

Of the 30 Sensex stocks, 24 advanced, while only 6 declined. Stocks like InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo), Mahindra & Mahindra, Bajaj Finance, and Trent Limited saw gains of up to 3%.

Among sectoral indices, public sector banking stocks saw the most buying, rising nearly 2%. Auto, financial services, IT, metals, and private banking sectors also gained up to 1%.

Top Nifty gainers included IndiGo, Shriram Finance and Bajaj Finserv, while stocks like Larsen & Toubro, Hindustan Unilever and Reliance Industries declined marginally.

Global markets also showed positive signs. Asian markets, including the Kospi, Nikkei, and Hang Seng, closed higher, while US markets—the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq, and S&P 500—also closed higher on May 5th.

However, foreign investors (FIIs) have sold shares worth Rs 8,834 crore in the last 7 days, while domestic investors (DIIs) have continued buying.

This rise in the market today after the fall on Tuesday has strengthened the confidence of investors, although the future direction will depend on global signals and investor activities.

Surguja. A district-level workers' conference was held today at the PG College Auditorium in Ambikapur, with the aim of connecting the district's workers with various government welfare schemes and speeding up their registration process. At the event, public representatives and officials shared detailed information about the schemes implemented for the upliftment of workers.

Lok Sabha MP Shri Chintamani Maharaj, who was present as the chief guest, expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai. He said, "Today, there is no sector of society that can succeed without workers. It is the hard work of workers that builds a nation." He directed officials to widely publicize the schemes to ensure registration of even the last-mile workers.

Special guest of the program, Lundra MLA Mr. Prabodh Minj said that every person is a laborer in some form or the other and hard work is the basis of family's livelihood. He encouraged the laborers present to take advantage of the schemes by getting themselves registered as laborers. Meanwhile, Chairman of Chhattisgarh State Youth Commission Mr. Vishwa Vijay Singh Tomar told the laborers who came from the development block that the government is running public welfare schemes for your benefit so that people from every section can get the benefit of the schemes. All of you should take information about the schemes run by the Labor Department and take advantage of the scheme. Municipal Corporation Ambikapur Mayor Mrs. Manjusha Bhagat said that the government is running various schemes to honor women power. The government's intention is that women should become self-reliant. She motivated the laborers to take advantage of the schemes run by the Labor Department.

Public representatives distributed checks and served food to beneficiaries.
During the program, public representatives honored beneficiaries of various government schemes by distributing checks. The public representatives personally served food to the workers. During this program, the workers demonstrated discipline, queuing up and eating peacefully in their turn. Addressing
the labor officer
conference, Labor Officer Mr. Nitesh Vishwakarma stated that several important schemes are being implemented by the Chhattisgarh Labor State Social Security Board and the Chhattisgarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. He provided detailed information about the Chief Minister's Labor Senior Citizen Assistance Scheme, the Chief Minister's Noni Babu Meritorious Education Promotion Scheme, and the Chief Minister's Construction Labor Death and Disability Assistance Scheme. He urged the workers participating in the program to register and take advantage of these beneficiary-oriented schemes. Councilors Shri Alok Dubey and Deepak Yadav and public representatives along with a large number of workers, officers and employees of the Labour Department from various development blocks of the district were present in the conference.

Raipur. Finance Minister OP Choudhary visited the Innovation Mahakumbh 1.0 held at Shaheed Mahendra Karma University in Bastar and inspected various stalls. During the event, he closely observed the innovations developed by youth from different regions of the state and Bastar and commended their efforts.

Finance Minister Chaudhary, while interacting with the youth, said that if we become worshippers of Goddess Saraswati, Goddess Lakshmi herself will come with us. Describing knowledge and skills as the key to success, he inspired the youth to continuously learn and develop themselves. He said that today is the era of knowledge-based economy, in which innovation and technical skills play an important role. Such events provide a platform to the youth to showcase their ideas and give them direction to move forward. The innovators present at the program presented their projects and ideas, which included many useful models related to technology, agriculture, education and solutions to local problems.

The Finance Minister praised these efforts, saying that the state's youth can make significant contributions to development with their new thinking and energy. Events like Innovation Mahakumbh 1.0 are proving to be an important initiative in fostering a culture of innovation in the state and empowering youth to become self-reliant.

Chief Minister was overwhelmed by the courage of the lakhpati sisters, he asked them to work harder and follow the path of becoming crorepatis.
00 Brilliant students received the blessings and encouragement of the Chief Minister.

00 Chief Minister held a Chaupal under a mango tree in the Baiga-dominated Kamarkhol.

00 On the demand of the villagers, announcement of community hall, six kilometer mud road from Ramkhilavan's house to Devsara in Kamarkhol, Muktidham shed and Mahatari Sadan.

Raipur. In the scorching heat of May, Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai was on a surprise visit to remote villages for the second consecutive day. The Chief Minister arrived today at Lokhan Panchayat in Pandariya of Kabirdham district. On this occasion, he inspected the works done under PM Janman Yojana in the Baiga dominated Kamrakhol and set up his Chaupal under the mango trees nearby. Seeing the Chief Minister among them, a crowd of villagers gathered. The faces of the villagers lit up as they cordially greeted the Chief Minister with garlands and lotus flowers.

During this time, seeing Mahatari Shakti sitting in front of him, the Chief Minister asked, "How many women have become millionaires here?" Numerous hands shot up in the air. Expressing his delight, the Chief Minister encouraged everyone to move forward towards becoming a millionaire. He spoke to the millionaire sisters one by one. Presenting mahua and char collected from the forest to Chief Minister Mr. Sai, Ms. Kachra Telgam, a millionaire sister from Kukdur, told the Chief Minister, "Please make nutritious mahua laddus and eat them, or I will make them for you." The Chief Minister, touched by their warmth, smiled and said, "I will get them made at home and eat them." Mrs. Kachra Telgam installs centering plates in the Prime Minister's houses being built in nearby villages, earning her an annual income of 80,000 rupees. She said that seeing the Chaupal being held today, she had reached there with the courage to present mahua and char collected from the forest to the Chief Minister.

Meanwhile, Dealer Didi, Mrs. Rajmat Bai Dhurve, said she supplies materials for Prime Minister's housing projects. She has earned an annual profit of 2.50-3 lakh rupees. Lakhpati Pashu Sakhi, Mrs. Shivrani Patel, said she joined the group, took a business loan from CIF, and planted vegetables on her farm. She now earns an annual income of 1.5 lakh rupees. As a token of gratitude for the positive changes brought about by the Bihan Yojana, she presented a basket of vegetables from her farm to the Chief Minister. The Chief Minister also spoke with all the Didis, encouraging them to continue working diligently and become financially empowered. It is known that there are 58 Lakhpati Didis in Lokhan Panchayat who are becoming financially empowered through various businesses. 

Raipur. Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai's visit to the remote forest village of Kamarkhol on May 4th brought a message of relief and confidence to the people. In a chaupal organized under a mango tree as part of Good Governance Festival 2026, Chief Minister Sai interacted directly with the villagers, listened to their problems attentively, and gave instructions to ensure their solutions on the spot. This scene became a living example of the strong relationship of trust between the government and the people.

A trustworthy solution was found on the worry of electricity bill.
During the Chaupal, when a villager expressed his worry about the rising electricity bill and the outstanding amount, the Chief Minister assured him in the middle saying - there is no need to worry, your government is with you. He said that our government's electricity bill payment solution scheme has been implemented with the aim of providing relief to the economically weaker families, under which a huge discount is being provided on the old outstanding bills. Along with domestic consumers, agricultural pump holders are also getting the benefit of the scheme, while special concessions have been provided for BPL families.
Sensitivity was seen on the ground, instructions were given on the spot.
The working style of Chief Minister Sai was not limited to mere assurances. He immediately directed the Collector to organize special camps at the Gram Panchayat level, so that people in Kamrakhol and surrounding villages do not have to run around offices and can have their problems resolved in their own villages. During this, Collector Shri Gopal Verma informed that more than 13,000 consumers in the district have benefited from this scheme so far and have been provided rebates totaling over ₹11.75 crore.
Kamrakhol has become a living example of good governance
. This Chaupal in Kamrakhol made it clear that when the government leadership communicates directly with the public, even complex problems become easier to solve. This initiative by Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai is proof that good governance is not limited to the creation of schemes, but rather a commitment to easily deliver them to the last person.

Raipur City Crime: Raipur. The Police Commissionerate has made a major disclosure while cracking down on the growing online betting network in the capital, Raipur. Police have arrested two key suspects—Naman and Ayush—associated with the betting syndicate. Following their information, 12 other suspects have also been apprehended.

Raipur City Crime: According to police, the accused operated three online betting websites and managed the entire network in an organized manner. Senior Raipur police officials will soon disclose the details of the case.

Raipur City Crime: The network was running in an organized manner

The investigation revealed that the accused recruited players through a master ID and separate panels. This betting network operated under three panels, known as 777, and involved people using various IDs.

New Delhi. A major political reshuffle is underway in Bihar. A grand swearing-in ceremony has been scheduled for May 7th at Gandhi Maidan in Patna, where the cabinet expansion of the Samrat Chaudhary government will take place. A total of approximately 27 ministers will be sworn in.

According to sources, the BJP is expected to field 12 ministers, while the JDU is expected to field 11. Chirag Paswan's LJP is also expected to field two ministers, while Manjhi's HAM and Upendra Kushwaha's RLM are expected to field one minister each.

The buzz about PM Narendra Modi and Amit Shah's participation in the event has further heated up the atmosphere. Preparations are in full swing at Gandhi Maidan, and tight security arrangements are in place. This expansion is being seen as a powerful new face for the government.

A landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today between BusinessGarh (Startup Mentorship & Incubation Platform) and Speak Yatra (Public Speaking & Soft Skills Training Platform) with an aim to empower the startup ecosystem and promote holistic development of youth.

The agreement was signed by Dr. Domendra Singh Ganjir (BusinessGarh) and Manav Gupta (Speak Yatra). This partnership is a significant step towards providing students, startup founders, entrepreneurs, and professionals with better opportunities in the areas of entrepreneurship, communication skills, and personality development.

Under this collaboration, both organizations will jointly organize workshops, training programs, webinars and offline bootcamps, which will provide better opportunities to the youth to learn and grow.

Businessgarh will guide the participants through its mentorship and startup support, while Speak Yatra will help them in their personality development by focusing on public speaking and communication skills.

This initiative is considered an important step towards making the youth confident, capable and future ready.

Raipur. Singer, actor, and live performer Paresh Pahuja enthralled the audience with his captivating performance at the grand Star Night event held as part of "Udaan 4.0." His popular song, "Dooron Dooron," in particular, filled the entire venue with a unique energy.

The melodious tune and heart-touching voice of "Dooron Dooron..." captivated the youth. The audience felt connected to every line of the song. Thousands of young people simultaneously lit their mobile flashlights, adding to the enchanting atmosphere. Paresh Pahuja's live performance not only spread the magic of music but also carved a special place in the hearts of the youth. The entire audience was seen dancing and swaying to the tunes. This Star Night of Udaan 4.0 became the most captivating and memorable moment of the event. At the end of the event, everyone expressed their gratitude to Paresh Pahuja with thunderous applause for his brilliant performance and promised to cherish this memorable evening for a long time.

Regarding this grand three-day event, Chancellor Abhishek Agarwal stated that "Udaan 4.0" is a meaningful effort to connect today's Gen-Z generation with education in a new and relevant way. He added that today's youth are not limited to books; they want to learn through experience, creativity, and innovation. Such programs provide them with the opportunity to recognize, express, and advance their talents with confidence, a true necessity of modern education. Present on the occasion were Pro-Chancellor Mrs. Divya Agarwal, Director General Dr. B.C. Jain, Vice-Chancellor Dr. T. Rama Rao, Director Dr. Jayendra Narang, Director (Academic) Dr. Sandhya Verma, Registrar Dr. Rupali Chaudhary, along with all the university's Deans, Heads of Departments, faculty members, and students.

The fashion show at Udaan 4.0 showcased creativity and beauty.

The fashion show, held under the banner of "Udaan 4.0," showcased a captivating display of talent, creativity, and contemporary fashion. Various designers presented the audience with their unique themes, showcasing an impressive blend of art and expression. Designer B. Roshni's theme, "Black to White: The Untold Contrast," depicted a story of duality and balance, where a new form of identity and expression emerged between the simplicity of white and the depth of black. The "Luster of the Deep" collection showcased a unique blend of beauty and strength with the calm power of pearls and deep wine hues. Designer Rani Mahato's theme, "Nirangana: Grace Beneath Still Waters," beautifully captured the purity, rebirth, and inner strength inspired by the lotus. During the fashion show, participants walked the ramp with confidence and grace, filling the atmosphere with excitement and energy. The event was not just a fashion showcase, but a powerful platform for self-expression and creativity.

Raipur. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has once again taken major action in the much-talked-about liquor scam case in Chhattisgarh. On April 30, 2026, the ED's Raipur Zonal Office team conducted simultaneous raids in the state's Raipur, Durg-Bhilai, and Bilaspur districts under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. During this search operation, a total of 13 locations were searched.

The locations raided by the ED team were linked to liquor dealers, chartered accountants, businessmen and corporate entities suspected of receiving, handling, concealing or laundering illegal proceeds of crime from the liquor scam.

Assets worth Rs 5.39 crore seized

During the raid, the ED seized ₹53 lakh in cash and approximately 3.234 kilograms of gold and bullion, estimated to be worth approximately ₹4.86 crore. The total amount of cash and valuables seized is approximately ₹5.39 crore. In addition, several important documents, digital devices, and data were also recovered, which are currently being investigated.

After winning a Lok Sabha seat for the first time in 2024, the BJP is expected to secure a second Assembly seat. A UDF victory, however, would see the Congress consolidate its position in South India.

Kerala will have its third Chief Minister after Telangana and Karnataka. Himachal Pradesh is the only state ruled by Congress. Given the anti-incumbency wave against the 10-year-old Vijayan government, the UDF is projected to win.

New political equations are being seen in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu may witness new political equations. Following Jayalalithaa's death, the AIADMK's marginalization may continue. The BJP will have to reconsider its strategy of strengthening the NDA with the help of the AIADMK.

However, the only Axis My India exit poll predicts a TVK victory. If the party falls short of a majority, the Congress could abandon the DMK and join forces with the TVK.

If necessary, the AIADMK could also join forces with the TVK to keep Chief Minister Stalin out of power. Parties within the AIADMK and DMK alliances may also be forced to find new destinations based on the results.

Delhi/Kolkata/Chennai. Counting of votes for the 2026 Assembly elections in five states is underway, and early trends have made the political picture extremely interesting. In West Bengal, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) appears to be heading for a majority, while in Kerala, the Congress party has made a strong tsunami-like performance, taking a strong lead. Meanwhile, in Tamil Nadu, actor Vijay's party, TVK, has made a surprising performance.

Counting of votes is underway in 293 of West Bengal's 294 assembly seats. Early trends show the BJP gaining a clear lead, potentially leading to a major political upset in the state. The Trinamool Congress is facing a tough fight, and contests remain tight in several seats.

Results are also coming in for Kerala's 140 seats, where the Congress alliance has performed strongly and taken the lead. This has created an atmosphere of excitement within the party camp, and is being seen as a sign of a return to power.

Actor Vijay's TVK party has surprised everyone in the ongoing vote count for 234 seats in Tamil Nadu. The party appears to be in a strong position in several seats, creating new dynamics in the state's traditional political landscape.

Meanwhile, Congress leader Pawan Khera, reacting to the trends in Bengal, said that we should wait for now, because the final picture will be clear only by late night and the situation may also change.

For now, the entire nation is watching these results. As the counting progresses, the political picture will become clearer.

CG ACCIDENT: Kawardha. A tragic road accident occurred in Kawardha district of Chhattisgarh. A car returning from a wedding ceremony lost control and plunged into the Phok River. Four young men died on the spot, while two others were seriously injured. The incident occurred on the Phok River bridge near Gadai village, under the Pandatarai police station area.

According to reports, some young men from Raipur's Birgaon area had come to attend a wedding in Pandaria. After the wedding rituals were completed, they were returning to Raipur in their car. The car, which was speeding, lost control and plunged onto the Phok River bridge near Gadai village. Six people were in the car at the time, four of whom died on the spot, and two were injured. The deceased have been identified as Arman Khan, Saunf, Anas, and Kaunen, while the injured are identified as Junaid Raza and Aarzoo Khan.

Investigation continues

Following the incident, nearby villagers rushed to the scene and informed the police. A police team, along with the villagers, immediately began relief and rescue operations. After considerable effort, the injured were extricated from the car and immediately rushed to the district hospital. Both young men were referred to a private hospital for better treatment, where their condition remains critical. The bodies of the deceased were sent to Pandaria Health Center after post-mortem. Preliminary police investigations indicate that the accident was caused by speeding and loss of vehicle control. The case is under investigation.