Mahasamund (Chhattisgarh), June 3 (IANS) Pregnant and lactating women in Chhattisgarh’s Mahasamund district are being provided with better nutrition, regular health check-ups, and financial assistance for safe motherhood under the Central government’s Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana. The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)is a central maternity benefit program administered by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Its primary objective is to provide financial assistance to preg…
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Mathura, June 3 (IANS) A startling case of sexual exploitation and blackmail under the guise of spirituality has emerged from the Govardhan area of Mathura, where police have arrested a man posing as a ‘sadhu’ who allegedly used online religious discourses and bhajan-kirtan sessions to target educated young women employed in well-paying jobs, officials said on Wednesday. According to the police, the accused is a qualified mechanical engineer who allegedly lured women through spiritual gather…
Raipur, June 1 (IANS) In a major crackdown on institutional corruption, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Raipur Zonal Office, has issued three Provisional Attachment Orders (PAOs) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.The federal agency has provisionally attached properties with a deed value of Rs 200 crore, though their combined market value is estimated to be over Rs 1,000 crore. This sweeping action is directly linked to the multi-crore Chhattisgarh liquor scam, the ED…
Raipur, June 1 (IANS) A high-profile event under the “Mukhya Mantri Kanya Vivah Yojana” in Chhattisgarh’s Bemetara surfaced on social media platforms after state Assembly Speaker and former Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh publicly reprimanded top district officials. The event, captured in a video now circulating rapidly online, was organised at the Rest House in the presence of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and the state cabinet, following a total collapse of arrangements during a mass marriag…
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke about the return of rare Chola-era copper plates to India from the Netherlands, describing the development as a “moment of immense pride” for the country. He also emphasised the importance of preserving India’s rich heritage and encouraged young people to cultivate an interest in astronomy and scientific exploration.Speaking during the 134th episode of his monthly radio programme, Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister recalled his …
Bhopal/Raipur/Balod, May 30 (IANS) The continuous and mysterious deaths of bats in the Dalli Rajhara region of Chhattisgarh’s Balod district have heightened concerns for both the administration and the Forest Department. Speaking to media on Saturday, a forest official said that over the past few days reports of large numbers of dead bats being discovered daily have been surfacing.The deaths of bats are being reported on a specific spot in Dalli-Rajhara.Given the sensitivity of the situation, th…
Sakti, May 30 (IANS) Police in Chhattisgarh’s Sakti district have arrested a man and remanded him to judicial custody on charges of luring a young woman with a false promise of marriage via Instagram, kidnapping and subsequently raping her. The accused, who had been absconding since the crime, was successfully apprehended with the technical assistance of the district’s Cyber Cell. According to police officials, the harrowing ordeal came to light when the victim approached the police station to f…
Visakahapatnam, May 29 (IANS) The NIA filed charges against three CPI-Maoist operatives in a special court in Visakahapatnam in a case related to supply of explosive materials and logistical support to cadres of the banned terrorist organisation in Andhra Pradesh, an official said on Friday.All three accused have been charged under various sections of IPC, Explosive Substances Act, and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in the first chargesheet in the case RC-12/2024/NIA/DLI, the National Inve…
Raipur, May 29 (IANS) Padma Vibhushan awardee and legendary Pandwani singer Teejan Bai is fighting for her life in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at AIIMS Raipur. The 69-year-old folk icon, widely regarded as one of the greatest exponents of Pandwani, was admitted late Wednesday night after her health deteriorated suddenly. Doctors have described her condition as critical.According to medical updates, Teejan Bai is suffering from severe lung infection, bloodstream infection (sepsis), and…
Bhopal, May 29 (IANS) The ambitious Jabalpur Outer Ring Road project being developed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is set to emerge as a major infrastructure milestone for Madhya Pradesh, promising to transform connectivity and accelerate economic growth across the Mahakaushal region. Spread across 114 kilometres and being constructed at an estimated cost of nearly Rs 3,540 crore, the four‑lane Greenfield corridor is expected to significantly reduce traffic congestion in J…