New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai called on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday, and the two heads of BJP-ruled states discussed issues of cooperation and sustainable development, an official said. Sharing details of the interaction, Chief Minister Gupta said on X, “A courtesy meeting was held with the Honourable Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Shri @vishnudsaiji.”“During this meeting, there was a detailed and positive discussion on promoting cooper…
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Surguja (Chhattisgarh), May 25 (IANS) A video showing a woman carrying her 90-year-old mother-in-law on her back in Chhattisgarh’s Surguja district has gone viral on social media, drawing widespread attention and criticism over the difficulties faced by elderly pensioners in accessing welfare benefits. The woman, identified as Sukhmaniya, said on Monday that she was forced to carry her elderly mother-in-law for nearly three kilometres in extreme heat after bank officials allegedly insisted tha…
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) The national capital is preparing for another intense spell of heat after a short period of cloudy weather and slightly cooler temperatures brought temporary relief to residents. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi, forecasting heatwave conditions over the next three days with daytime temperatures expected to remain between 44 and 46 degrees Celsius. According to the weather department, the mercury is likely to rise further befor…
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders at the grand ‘Janjati Sanskritik Samagam’ (Tribal Cultural Conclave), held at the capital on Sunday, emphasised that the event celebrated the coming together of tribal communities, displaying the culture of united India.With Union Home Minister Amit Shah as the chief guest, the event is being held to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of tribal icon Bhagwan Birsa Munda.BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj clarified that the event is not any…
Dantewada, May 23 (IANS) Security forces in Chhattisgarh achieved a major success in the ongoing campaign against Maoist activities after recovering and safely destroying a pressure cooker IED (Improvised Explosive Device) weighing around five kg in the dense forest area of Hidpal village under the Barsur police station limits.Police officials said the timely detection and neutralisation of the IED prevented what could have turned into a major tragedy involving security personnel as well as loca…
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday distributed appointment letters to newly recruited candidates under the 19th edition of the Rozgar Mela, newly-appointed youths across several states spoke to IANS and expressed happiness over securing government jobs and thanked the Centre for ensuring a transparent recruitment process. Earlier in the day, PM Modi handed over more than 51,000 appointment letters to candidates selected for various government departments and org…
Bhubaneswar, May 23 (IANS) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has demanded that the Bharatiya Janata Party make public the data on water availability in Odisha’s Mahanadi basin that was reportedly presented by the state government before the Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal (MWDT), accusing it of trying to hide certain information. The BJD on Friday raised the demand following questions raised by the “Mahanadi Banchao Andolan”, a prominent citizens’ action group dedicated to protecting the Mahanadi river…
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) In a major leap towards universalisation of the Ayushman Bharat healthcare scheme and expansion of digital footprints, more than 100 crore health records have been linked with Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA). Many states from the Hindi heartland, including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Gujarat, have fared exceedingly well in linking the health records under ABDM. The achievement marks a significant step towards building an integrated, citi…
Raipur/Durg, May 22 (IANS) Four members of a family were found dead under suspicious circumstances in their private residence located in Arya Nagar within the jurisdiction of the Mohan Nagar police station of Durg district in Chhattisgarh.The bodies were recovered from a single room in the house, sending shockwaves through the neighbourhood and raising serious concerns about the circumstances leading to the deaths.The deceased have been identified as Govind Sahu, aged 45, his wife Chanchal Sahu,…
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah shared a deeply moving experience from his recent visit to Bastar, Chhattisgarh, where he interacted with nearly 400 tribal people, describing it as a source of profound personal satisfaction that surpasses the applause of massive public rallies. In a heartfelt post on his X handle, accompanied by a touching video of the interaction, Amit Shah revealed the emotional connection he felt while walking and interacting with the tribal communities…