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SC asks ex-Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel, son to move HC for relief in liquor scam case
The Supreme Court has instructed former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel and his son to seek relief from the Chhattisgarh High Court regarding the money laundering case linked to the alleged liquor scam. They had approached the apex court seeking protection fro…
Chhattisgarh Armed Force personnel dies by suicide in Bastar
A Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) platoon commander, Dinesh Singh Chandel, died by suicide at the Bayanar camp in Kondagaon, Bastar, using his service rifle. This marks the third such incident in Chhattisgarh within two weeks, raising concerns about the mental…
Four men under trial in rape and POCSO Act cases escape from Kobra jail in Chhattisgarh
Four prisoners, facing rape charges and booked under the POCSO Act, escaped from a jail in Chhattisgarh's Korba district. The escape occurred after they climbed a cowshed wall using a rope, prompting a large-scale manhunt. Authorities suspect internal involve…
Ex-Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel moves Supreme Court to challenge ED, CBI powers, seeks anticipatory bail
Ex-Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Bhupesh Baghel, has appealed to the Supreme Court to challenge the jurisdiction of the ED and CBI while seeking anticipatory bail in ongoing investigations related to a major liquor scam and betting app cases. This follows t…
Religious body condemns attack, arrest of nuns in Chhattisgarh
Panaji: The Conference of Religious India (CRI), Goa, has strongly condemned the attack and arrest of Catholic nuns Sr Preethi Mary and Sr Vandana Fra.
Cruelty caught on camera: Man ties python to bike and drags it for miles on the road
A disturbing video from Chhattisgarh shows a man dragging a python tied to his motorcycle for several kilometers, sparking outrage online. The incident, which occurred near Atur village in Kanker district, has led to calls for immediate legal action under Ind…
Chhattisgarh power bills to drop again; FPPAS reduced for second consecutive month
Chhattisgarh electricity consumers will experience reduced power bills this month due to a lowered fuel and power purchase adjustment surcharge (FPPAS) for the second consecutive month. Consumers will receive a 1.44% discount on their June energy charges, ref…
Chhattisgarh court grants bail to two Kerala nuns in human trafficking-conversion case
A special court in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur district has granted bail to two nuns from Kerala and one other person. They were arrested on charges of human trafficking and forced religious conversion following a complaint by a Bajrang Dal functionary. The court…
'I said Radhe Radhe, but she shouted at me': Chhattisgarh school principal held for assaulting nursery student; taped her mouth, hit with stick
In Chhattisgarh's Durg district, a school principal, Ila Evan Colvin, was arrested for allegedly assaulting a nursery student. The child reported that Colvin shouted at her for greeting with "Radhe Radhe," taped her mouth, and struck her palms.