Bilaspur - A tragic incident took place on Saturday afternoon in Pachpedi police station area of ​​Bilaspur district where Abhishek Rai, a resident of Bhattamanpur in Kopaganj police station area of ​​Mau district of Uttar Pradesh and working as a mechanical engineer in Shri Hospital of Raipur, suddenly jumped to his death from the bridge built on Shivnath river near village Jondhra.

It was told that at around 1:30 pm, villagers bathing under the bridge saw the youth jumping and immediately jumped into the river to save him, but he died on the spot due to drowning in deep water.

Upon receiving the information, Pachpedi police arrived and began the investigation, sending the body to the mortuary. Two wet mobile phones and a bus ticket from Raipur to Lavan, recovered during the search, provided clues to his identity and travel history. However, the reason for his arrival in the Pachpedi area and the reason for his suicide remain unclear. Police are awaiting the arrival of family members, whose interrogation is expected to reveal the true cause of the incident. A post-mortem examination will be conducted on Sunday.

Police Naxalite Encounter In Sukma: A fierce encounter is underway between DRG personnel and Naxalites in the forests between Bhejji and Chintagufa in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh. This area is considered a Naxalite stronghold, where the inaccessibility of the forests often puts security forces at great risk. Sources say three Naxalites have been killed in this latest encounter, although official confirmation is still pending. Sukma Superintendent of Police Kiran Chavan confirmed this.

Raipur: During his visit to Bilaspur today, Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai inaugurated and performed Bhoomi Pujan for 47 development works costing over Rs 329 crore 77 lakh at the Tribal Pride Day programme held at the Police Ground, giving the district a new development boost. These included the foundation stone laying of 42 works costing over Rs 309 crore 95 lakh and the inauguration of five works costing Rs 19 crore 18 lakh.

Chief Minister Shri Sai inaugurated the Divisional Commissioner's office in Koni, constructed at a cost of ₹11.91 million (111 million rupees). He also unveiled the statue of Raja Raghuraj Singh, constructed at a cost of ₹11 lakh. Under the Smart City project, he dedicated the Vande Mataram Udyan and STP construction under dual piping, constructed at a cost of ₹6.99 crore (69 million rupees), the returning wall, interlocking porch, tiles, and channel link fencing in Ward No. 18 of Bilaspur Municipal Corporation, constructed at a cost of ₹30.33 lakh (30 million rupees), and an additional room in the new building of the Primary School, Lalkhadan, in Mahmand, constructed at a cost of ₹50 lakh (50 million rupees). He also laid the foundation stone for the proposed Bhainsajahar Lift Irrigation Scheme in Kota Bhainsajahar, costing ₹4.43 crore (44 million rupees). He also laid the foundation stone for the construction of Mahatari Sadan in Tikri and Chilhati, costing ₹30 lakh each.

Apart from this, Shri Sai laid the foundation stone for several works related to the upgradation and construction of extensive roads, bridges and irrigation structures in the district. These include upgradation of Sirgitti-Sarwani-Pasid-Amaldiha-Bartori-Dagori road at a cost of Rs. 69 crore 79 lakh 94 thousand, Nehru Chowk-Darrighat road (10.70 km) at a cost of Rs. 32 crore 9 lakh 15 thousand, Koni-Mopka bypass road (13.40 km) at a cost of Rs. 59 crore 55 lakh 27 thousand,
Karma-Barbhantha-Sargadhori road (4.20 km) at a cost of Rs. 4 crore 78 lakh 86 thousand, strengthening of Bilaspur-Ratanpur-Katghora road (1.40 km) at a cost of Rs. 2 crore 99 lakh 87 thousand, Bhardaiyadih-Kalmitar road (2.30 km) at a cost of Rs. 2 crore 89 lakh and Rs. 6 crore 70 lakh 58 thousand. These include Sipat Navadih Chowk-Darrabhatha-Leelagar bridge road (4.525 km) at a cost of Rs. 1.25 crore, bridge and approach road on Dabki Nala at a cost of Rs. 2 crore 20 lakh 91 thousand, CC road from Janji village to CISF colony (1.675 km) at a cost of Rs. 6 crore 96 lakh 84 thousand,
and construction of a new community building at a cost of Rs. 99 lakh 99 thousand.

Chief Minister Shri Sai laid the foundation stone for several works of construction of large bridges in various rural and forest areas of Bilaspur district, which include construction of road from Shivghat Barrage to Mangala STP (Rs 8 crore 12 lakh 68 thousand), construction of large bridges on Bagdharra-Gaurkhuri, Sargod-Kurdar, Jharna-Baiga Mohalla, Bagthapara etc. roads at a cost of crores of rupees, construction of important bridges in Aamagohan-Chhaprapara and Kumhadakhol under PM Janman Yojana, and upgradation, lining and repair works of Kharang, Kopra, Bahtarai, Pendari, Lakhram, Akaltari reservoirs and canals.

These developments mark a historic step forward in strengthening infrastructure, irrigation facilities, educational infrastructure, urban development, and road connectivity in Bilaspur district. This comprehensive development initiative will not only meet current needs but also lay a strong foundation for establishing Bilaspur as a modern, capable, and prosperous district in the years to come.

Dhamtari. A shocking incident has emerged from Dhamtari city. Santosh Kumar Netam, an executive engineer in the Public Works Department, was found unconscious in his own home under suspicious circumstances. His family immediately rushed him to a private hospital, where doctors declared him dead after examination.

what is the whole matter

According to reports, the deceased, Santosh Kumar Netam, was originally a resident of Bhursi Dongri and had been posted in Dhamtari for a long time. When his family members found him unconscious in the morning, he was immediately rushed to the hospital, but by then it was too late. This sudden death left the entire city in a state of shock and shock. Upon receiving information about the incident, police from the Kotwali police station arrived at the scene, thoroughly inspecting the house, and gathering clues. The police have sent the body for a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.

The cause of death is currently unclear, but given the suspicious circumstances, police are investigating several possible angles. The conditions inside the house, the deceased's movements, and the circumstances surrounding his death are being examined. Sources also indicate that the deceased engineer's wife is a judicial officer, further increasing the sensitivity of the case. Police are examining every aspect with utmost seriousness.

Jashpur.  A proud and historic achievement has emerged from the district. For the first time in Jashpur, a Punganur breed female calf (calf) has been born. After the viral photos of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a Punganur cow, demand for this unique breed has increased rapidly across the country. At this time, its successful birth in Jashpur is considered a major achievement for the district's livestock development. The Punganur breed

, the world's smallest and most unique breed,
originates from the Punganur region of Chittoor district in Andhra Pradesh. Due to its extremely small stature and high utility, it is known as the world's smallest cow.

K.K. Patel, Assistant Veterinary Field Officer at the Pathalgaon Veterinary Hospital, artificially inseminated a native cow belonging to farmer Khageshwar Yadav of Godhikala using frozen semen from a Punganur breed bull. The cow gave birth to a healthy female calf. This is being considered an important milestone in the history of livestock development in Jashpur district.

A proud moment for the district
Dr. B.P. Bhagat honored K.K. Patel and farmer Khageshwar Yadav on this achievement. He said that this success is a matter of pride not only for Pathalgaon but for the entire Jashpur district. He further said that this will give a new direction to breed improvement, use of scientific techniques and livestock development.

Benefits of Punganur cow, why is it special?
Anti-bacterial properties in milk
High amount of A2 protein
Low fat healthy milk
Religious and cultural recognition
Market price ₹1 lakh to ₹10 lakh
Capacity to give 1-3 liters of milk per day

Due to these qualities, this cow is becoming increasingly popular across the country, and now Jashpur has also taken an important step towards expanding this breed.

Bilaspur. An IAS officer filed a petition in the High Court seeking a change in the trial court for a rape case. The petition sought the transfer of the rape trial, currently underway in Janjgir-Champa district, to a court in another district in the state. However, the IAS officer's lawyer failed to appear at the hearing, resulting in the High Court dismissing the petition.

Based on a woman's complaint, a case was filed against IAS officer Janak Prasad Pathak in Janjgir-Champa under sections of the rape and atrocity acts. The case is currently pending in the Janjgir-Champa Atrocity Court. The IAS officer filed a criminal transfer petition in the High Court, seeking transfer of the case against him from the Janjgir-Champa Special Court to another court in the state.

On Friday, the case came up for hearing before a single bench of Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha. No lawyer appeared to represent Pathak. Nor did anyone request an extension. On this basis, the High Court dismissed the petition. The High Court noted in its order that the applicant's lawyer did not appear despite repeated summons. It appears the applicant is not interested in pursuing the case.

Jagdalpur: The force is working to eliminate Naxalism by March 2026 across the country, including Chhattisgarh. Scared by this, Naxalites are giving up their weapons and joining the mainstream of society. In this sequence, big Naxalite leaders working in the organization are also surrendering rapidly. Meanwhile, in Telangana, Chhattisgarh's neighboring state, two top Maoist leaders active in the Telangana State Committee, along with 8 other Naxalites, have laid down their arms. However, there has been no official confirmation regarding their surrender.

Bijapur:  A shocking murder has emerged from Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, where assailants entered a home and brutally murdered an elderly man with an axe. The attackers brutally murdered him in front of his wife. Police arrived at the scene after receiving information and have begun investigating the case.

This horrific incident occurred in the Basaguda police station area. Three attackers entered a home and murdered an elderly man. They first gagged him with a cloth and then killed him with an axe. The attackers brutally murdered him in front of his wife, causing widespread panic in the area.

According to reports, the deceased, Dharma Soyam, was a resident of Putkel village. On the night of November 14th, while he was sleeping, three attackers entered the house, tied a cloth over his mouth, and then killed him with an axe. The accused fled after the murder. The entire incident occurred in front of Dharma Soyam's wife. The incident has caused an atmosphere of panic in the village.

Fear of Naxalite conspiracy

It is suspected that this may be a Naxalite conspiracy. Police arrived at the scene after receiving information and have registered a case. The police are currently investigating whether the murder was committed by unknown assailants or Naxalites.

Major action by security forces against Naxalites

It should be noted that security forces are continuing their anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh. Meanwhile, in Bijapur, a soldier was injured in an IED blast on Friday, while in Narayanpur, security forces demolished a Naxalite memorial while establishing a security camp.

The search operation in the area is continuing.

According to reports, an encounter broke out between security forces and Naxalites in the National Park area on Friday morning. During the incident, an IED planted by Naxalites exploded, injuring an STF soldier. The injured soldier has been referred to Raipur for treatment. Security forces are continuing a search operation in the area.

The grand building of Naxalites was destroyed.

A new security camp has been established in Jatlur to provide security and basic amenities to the villagers of Abujhmad. Furthermore, the Chhattisgarh Police's special forces (DRG), Bastar Fighters, and the central paramilitary force ITBP conducted a joint operation targeting Naxalite structures and demolished a grand Naxalite monument. This monument had long been a symbol of Naxalite activity in the region.

Raipur. With the first golden rays of dawn, the paddy procurement process began in Chhattisgarh today. Describing it as a celebration of the farmers' hard work and their trust in the government, Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai stated that the state government is committed to conducting paddy procurement in a completely systematic, transparent, and timely manner.
Chief Minister Shri Sai stated that all preparations for paddy procurement have been completed on time, and the necessary infrastructure has been fully ensured at all procurement centers across the state. He added that clear instructions have been issued to all districts to ensure farmers face no problems.
To make the paddy procurement system technologically advanced, the government has implemented modern systems this year, such as the Tunhar Token app, GPS-based transportation, the Satark app, and the Command and Control Center. The Chief Minister stated that at every step, our priority is to ensure convenience, respectful procurement, and timely payment to farmers.
The Chief Minister stated that the unwavering trust of farmers is the driving force behind Chhattisgarh's progress. He said that our farmers are the soul of Chhattisgarh. The paddy procurement beginning today is an opportunity to honor their hard work.
With the start of paddy procurement, farmers across the state are filled with enthusiasm. Chief Minister Shri Sai stated that a transparent process and robust technical system will ensure smooth and systematic procurement this year. The Chief Minister added that Chhattisgarh's journey towards prosperity is moving forward today with renewed hope and the unwavering faith of farmers.

Raipur . The effects of cold winds blowing from the north are being felt across the state. Even the capital, Raipur, is experiencing increased chills during the morning and night. It is reported that Raipur has recorded its lowest temperature in nearly three years. The Meteorological Department says that the minimum temperature is unlikely to change significantly over the next three days. After that, it may increase by 3 degrees Celsius. During this time, cold wave conditions are likely to develop in isolated pockets of northern and central Chhattisgarh.

During the past 24 hours, the highest temperature in the state was recorded in Durg at 30.8 degrees Celsius. The lowest minimum temperature was recorded in Ambikapur at 7 degrees Celsius. No rainfall activity was recorded anywhere during this period.

In which areas is there a cold wave alert?

According to the Meteorological Department, cold wave is likely to prevail in one or two pockets of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi, Kabirdham, Mungeli, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai, Rajnandgaon, Durg, Korba, Korea, Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur, Surguja, Jashpur, Surajpur and Balrampur in the state.

How will the weather be in Raipur today?

The capital city of Raipur is expected to have clear skies today, with temperatures ranging from 13 to 29 degrees Celsius.

Durg . Two laborers died after being crushed under the wall of a mud house under the Dhamdha police station. The incident occurred in Hiretra village, where they were digging the foundation of a house. Meanwhile, the wall of an adjacent mud house collapsed, burying them both. One youth died on the spot, while the other succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. Police have registered a case and begun investigation. (2 laborers die after a house wall collapses in Durg)

Police said that Gurudev Chandel, a resident of Hiretra village, began digging the foundation for his house on Friday morning. He hired Kamal Narayan Thakur, Ishwari Gaikwad, Poshan Dange, and Durgesh Thakur, residents of Pendravan village, to work. Around 9 a.m., the four young men began digging the foundation. Next to the site where the foundation was being dug, there was a house built of unbaked mud. Within an hour, they dug two to three feet deep. Meanwhile, a portion of the mud wall of the house collapsed, burying Kamal Narayan Thakur (25) and Ishwari Gaikwad (35). The other two workers, working at a distance, narrowly escaped being crushed under the wall.

Upon learning of the incident, police were immediately informed by calling 112. Meanwhile, villagers pulled the two young men from the debris. They were brought to the Dhamdha Community Health Center for first aid, where doctors declared Kamal Narayan dead.

Raipur.  Paddy procurement begins today in Chhattisgarh. The state government has completed preparations at all procurement centers. Paddy will be purchased from farmers at a rate of ₹3,100 per quintal. For this purpose, 2,739 paddy procurement centers have been established across the state.

It should be noted that this time, paddy procurement is starting in Surajpur district. Food Minister Dayaldas Baghel will inaugurate it. Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai has directed officials to provide essential facilities for farmers at procurement centers. These include basic amenities such as gunny bags, stalls, platforms, drinking water, and seating arrangements.

 The Chhattisgarh government will procure paddy from November 15, 2025, to January 31, 2026. Farmers can sell their paddy at the center from Monday to Friday. 16 million metric tons of paddy will be purchased at the support price.

Raipur. Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai will visit Jagdalpur and Bilaspur districts today, where he will participate in various programs. His schedule is as follows.

CM Sai will depart for Jagdalpur from the capital at 10:30 a.m. He will then attend the Tribal Pride Day program in Jagdalpur at 11:40 a.m. He will depart from Jagdalpur for Bilaspur at 12:50 p.m. and inaugurate the new Divisional Commissioner's office in Koni, Bilaspur, at 2:25 p.m.

After this, he will participate in the Tribal Pride Day program organized at Bilaspur Police Ground at 2:45 and discuss with community leaders. After unveiling the statue at Raja Raghuraj Singh Stadium at 4:45 in the evening, he will unveil the Vande Mataram Garden at Bilaspur Old Bus Stand at 4:50 and honor the families of freedom fighters.

After this, CM will attend the Swadeshi Mela programme organised at Science College Ground at 05:20 in the evening and then after resting at New Circuit House Bilaspur at 06:00, will attend the Raut Nach Mahotsav programme organised at Lal Bahadur Shastri Ground at 07:45 and will reach Raipur from Bilaspur by car at 08:40 in the night.

Bilaspur: The Municipal Corporation's haste regarding 19 acres of valuable land in Tifra Sector D has finally backfired. The High Court has stayed the corporation's action, which included declaring the colony forfeit just hours before the hearing. The court clearly stated, "Such haste undermines the judicial process."

According to High Court records, after the notice was issued on November 4th, the Municipal Corporation submitted its response on November 12th. This means the matter was before the court and a hearing had been scheduled. Despite this, on Thursday morning, the Corporation issued an order confiscating the disputed land.

• A massive fire broke out during pipe shifting.

• FIR lodged on the allegation of lack of security

• Burnt worker Ranjit Singh dies

Bhilai Steel Plant: Ranjit Singh, a contract worker who was burned in a fire at the Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP), died 15 days later during treatment. An investigation revealed serious shortcomings in safety measures and negligence on the part of the management. Following this, a case has been registered against the plant management at the Bhilai Bhatti police station under sections 304-A and 285 of the Indian Penal Code.

Ranjit Singh (38), a resident of Camp-01, Pragati Nagar, was employed as a contract labourer at SMS-2 Continuous Casting Shop, Caster-06, under M/s Maruti Construction.

Death during pipe shifting

The incident occurred on April 25 at around 3:15 p.m., when Ranjit was shifting pipes to replace equipment cooling pipelines. Flammable material at the site suddenly caught fire.

Along with Ranjit Singh, three other workers, Raju Tandi, Ramesh Maurya, and Amit Singh, were also caught in the fire. All the injured were immediately taken to the Main Medical Post and then admitted to Sector 9 Hospital. Upon arrival at the hospital, the Executive Magistrate recorded the dying declarations of all the burned workers.

There were not enough security arrangements.

According to doctors' reports, Ranjit Singh suffered 100% burns and inhalation injuries. Despite continued treatment, his condition deteriorated, and he passed away at the hospital at 10:00 pm on May 9. Hospital management reported his death to the police at 12:05 am.

Durg police launched an investigation into the matter. The investigation reviewed the magistrate's statement, the statements of the injured workers, hospital reports, and facts from the scene.

Raipur. Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai has thanked the people of Bihar for the NDA's historic victory in Bihar. The Chief Minister tweeted that the mandate from Bihar, which taught democracy to the world, is a victory for democracy and good governance. The people of Bihar have elected the successful Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, giving them a victory this time that is even greater than in previous elections.

CM Sai said, "It's often seen that after being in power, the ruling party faces anti-incumbency. BJP-ruled states have shattered this myth. The BJP-led coalition has proven that by living up to public expectations, you can receive blessings again and again. Thank you to the people of Bihar. We wish the double-engine government in Bihar to continue and rapidly develop the state."

Following a court order in Bilaspur, property worth ₹1.50 crore belonging to three marijuana smugglers has been frozen. The accused had purchased houses and plots with the illegal proceeds from selling marijuana. An investigation has also revealed that one of the accused had built a luxurious house and purchased land in the names of his wife and girlfriend.

The case is from the Sakri police station area. The SAFEMA court in Mumbai has also deemed the seized property of marijuana smugglers illegal. Police seized the properties of three accused following NDPS operations in the Sakri and Sirgitti police station areas.

After hearing both parties, the court found the assets were acquired through illegal drug dealing, and ordered the freezing of assets totaling over 1.50 crore rupees in both cases.

Raipur.  The 150th birth anniversary of Lord Birsa Munda will be celebrated with dignity as Tribal Pride Day on November 15th in all districts of Chhattisgarh. Various programs will be organized in the districts to mark the occasion. Extensive preparations are underway in all districts for the event. The Chief Minister, ministers, MPs, and MLAs will be present as chief guests at the Tribal Pride Day programs to be held at the district headquarters. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's address on the occasion of Tribal Pride Day will be broadcast live on the official YouTube channel and DD News, with arrangements for viewing and listening at the venue. During the program, the Honorable Chief Minister's message will be read, and short films based on schemes such as "PM Janman," "Adi Karmayogi," and "Dharti Aaba" will also be screened.

According to the program released by the state government regarding the celebration of Tribal Pride Day, a grand celebration will be held in Jagdalpur, the district headquarters of Bastar, under the chief patronage of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai. Forest Minister Shri Kedar Kashyap and MLA Shri Kiran Singh Dev will be specially present on this occasion.

Deputy Chief Minister Shri Vijay Sharma will be the chief guest at the Tribal Pride Day organized in Durg district, Deputy Chief Minister Shri Arun Sao in Bilaspur, Union Minister of State Shri Tokhanlal Sahu in Raipur and Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh in Rajnandgaon, Agriculture Minister Shri Ramvichar Netam in Balrampur, Food Minister Shri Dayaldas Baghel in Bemetara, Health Minister Shri Shyam Bihari Jaiswal in Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur, Industry Minister Shri Lakhanlal Devangan in Korba, Revenue Minister Shri Tankaram Verma in Raigarh, Finance Minister Shri OP Choudhary in Surguja, Women and Child Development Minister Smt. Laxmi Rajwade in Janjgir-Champa, Skill Development Technical Education Minister Guru Khuswant Saheb in Mahasamund, School Education Minister Shri Gajendra Yadav in Kanker, Tourism and Culture Minister Shri Rajesh Agarwal in Korea.

Similarly, Member of Parliament Shri Brijmohan Agrawal participated in the Tribal Pride Day programme organised in Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Member of Parliament Shri Chintamani Maharaj in Surajpur, Member of Parliament Shri Vijay Baghel in Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai, Member of Parliament Shri Santosh Pandey in Kabirdham, Member of Parliament Shri Bhojraj Nag in Balod, Member of Parliament Smt. Roopkumari Chaudhary in Gariaband, Member of Parliament Shri Radheshyam Rathiya in Jashpur, Member of Parliament Smt. Kamlesh Jangde in Sakti, Member of Parliament Mahesh Kashyap in Bijapur, Member of Rajya Sabha Shri Devendra Pratap Singh in Sarangarh-Bilaigarh, Member of Parliament Shri Domnalal Korsevada in Mohla-Manpur Chowki, Member of MLA Shri Ajay Chandrakar in Dhamtari, Member of MLA Ms. Lata Usendi in Kondagaon, Member of MLA Shri Punnulal Mohle in Mungeli, Member of MLA Shri Vikram Usendi in Narayanpur, Member of MLA Shri Neelkanth Tekam in Sukma, Member of MLA Shri Chaitram Atami in Dantewada and Member of MLA Shri Pranav Kumar in Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi. Marpachchi will be the chief guest.

It is noteworthy that the "Tribal Pride Year Fortnight" is being celebrated across the country from November 1 to November 15, 2025. Various programs are being organized in all districts of the state to mark this occasion. Family members of tribal freedom fighters, tribal community leaders, and talented students will be honored at the Tribal Pride Day program. Exhibitions of tribal culture, art, cuisine, handicrafts, and government welfare schemes, along with beneficiary interaction programs, will also be major attractions at the district-level celebrations. Various programs will also be organized in schools, ashram schools, and residential schools on this occasion.

Services such as Aadhaar card, Ayushman card, Prime Minister Jan Dhan account, caste certificate, PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, Kisan Credit Card, sickle cell test and health check-up will be made available at special beneficiary camps organized on the occasion of Tribal Pride Day. Prabhat Pheri, public awareness tours, cultural competitions, painting, essay writing, debates, tree planting and seminars on tribal heroes and heroines will be held at the district, development block and village levels.