Raipur, April 7 (IANS) The inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026 in Chhattisgarh has brought together sportspersons from the tribal community at different stages of their career on one major platform. For some, it was an exposure to what it feels like to compete in multi-discipline events, while for others, it was another step in an already developing career.In all, 30 states and Union Territories took part in the inaugural edition of the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) that saw close t…
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New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Tuesday and presented a forward-looking vision for the next phase of Bastar’s development in the post-Maoism era, an official said. During the meeting, the Chief Minister expressed gratitude for the restoration of peace in the region following the decline of Maoism, crediting the continued support and leadership of the Prime Minister, said a statement.He also shared a comprehensive blu…
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) For Payal Nag, a quadruple amputee, life changed completely when a picture of her drawing, which she drew with her mouth, went viral on social media; that caught the attention of coach Kuldeep Vedwan. What followed was not just the discovery of archery but the discovery of self-belief, discipline and purpose. Payal delivered a sensational performance at the World Archery Para Series in Bangkok on Saturday, defeating reigning world champion Sheetal Devi, the world’s fi…
Raipur/Durg, April 7 (IANS) A massive fire broke out on Tuesday at Power Plant-2 (PBS-2) of the Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) in Durg district, Chhattisgarh, following an explosion in the 25 MW turbine section. Thick black smoke engulfed the area as flames rose nearly 10 feet high, creating panic inside the plant.According to sources, five people sustained injuries in the mishap — two regular employees and three contract workers. One employee suffered a fracture in the leg, while the others received…
Raipur/New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai is set to hold crucial high-level meetings in the national capital on Tuesday as the focus shifts towards the holistic development of the Bastar region in the “post-Maoist era”.CM Sai is scheduled to arrive in New Delhi later on Monday night at around 11.30 p.m.On April 7, he will first meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 11 a.m., followed by a meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah. Both meetings are considered highly si…
Raipur, April 6 (IANS) In a landmark verdict that has sent ripples across Chhattisgarh’s political landscape, the High Court has sentenced former MLA Amit Jogi, son of the state’s first Chief Minister, late Ajit Jogi, to life imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 1,000 in the sensational 2003 murder case of senior NCP leader Ram Avatar Jaggi. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Arvind Kumar Verma pronounced the sentence after hearing the CBI’s appeal, a revis…
Rajgir (Bihar), April 4 (IANS) Delhi, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Mizoram, and Bihar registered wins in their respective matches, whereas Assam and Le Puducherry played out a draw on the fourth day of the 16th Hockey India Sub-junior Men National Championship 2026 held at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Rajgir, Bihar, on Saturday.In the first match of the day, Delhi Hockey registered a commanding 30-0 win over Hockey Gujarat in Pool A of Division B. Siddharth starred with eight …
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Union Road Transport and Highway Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday announced a series of highway development and infrastructure projects for six states — Odisha, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Rajasthan — valued at Rs 3,200 crore to improve connectivity, road safety, and boost regional economies.In Odisha, an allocation of Rs 447.11 crore has been approved for the upgradation of the 103.52-km Kurumpuri–Raj Khariar section across NH-353 and NH-59, spannin…
Bhubaneswar, April 4 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari for approving Rs 447.11 crore for the upgradation of a key National Highway stretch in the state.In a statement issued on behalf of the people of Odisha, the Chief Minister said the sanctioned funds will strengthen a vital interstate corridor and improve connectivity across multiple districts.The project involves the up…
Raipur (Chhattisgarh), April 3 (IANS) Karnataka were crowned the overall champions, claiming 23 gold, along with 8 silver and 7 bronze medals, as the inaugural edition of the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026 concluded in Raipur on Friday.Odisha finished second with 21 gold, 15 silver, and 21 bronze medals. Odisha were the only contingent to cross a half century of medals, finishing with 57 medals. Jharkhand were third with 16 gold, 8 silver, and 11 bronze.Chhattisgarh finished ninth on the m…