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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Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh), April 1 (IANS) On December 29, 2025, Bethlyne Grace Makri’s coaches at the SAI Sports Training Centre (STC) in Shillong suddenly saw a spark in her as a race-walker. Ironically, Bethlyne herself knew very little about the event, including its technical requirements.Until last year, the young athlete from Meghalaya competed as a middle- and long-distance runner. However, at the beginning of 2026, she was instructed to change disciplines, challenging her physical and me…
Raipur, March 25 (IANS) As the inaugural edition of Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) kicked off in Chhattisgarh, the Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey hailed it as an “excellent platform” for inspiring athletes from the tribal community. The first-ever Khelo India Tribal Games, being held from March 25-April 6, commenced in 3 cities of Chhattisgarh – Raipur, Jagdalpur and Sarguja on Wednesday. The Games will be held in seven medal sports – athletics, football, hockey, weightlifting, …
Raipur/Jagdalpur, March 8 (IANS) On the occasion of International Women’s Day on Sunday, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai transferred the 25th installment of the “Mahtari Vandan Yojana” to the bank accounts of more than 69 lakh (6.9 million) beneficiary women through direct benefit transfer at the Mahatari Vandan Sammelan-2026 event held in Jagdalpur. With a single click from the Sammelan venue, the Chief Minister released the latest installment, described as a gift of happiness and se…
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) The inaugural edition of the Khelo India Tribal Games will be held from March 26 to April 6 in three cities of Chhattisgarh, Raipur, Jagdalpur and Sarguja, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya announced on Friday. The Games will feature seven medal sports – athletics, football, hockey, weightlifting, archery, swimming and wrestling. There will be two demonstration sports – mallakhamb and kabaddi. KITG will see representation from most states…
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted the cultural and developmental transformation of Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region, saying it is now recognised for progress and growing self-confidence rather than violence and backwardness, as he lauded the recently held Bastar Pandum festival.In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote, “Between February 7 and 9, a special celebration of ‘Bastar Pandum’ was organised in Chhattisgarh. During this festival, the rich cu…
Jagdalpur, Feb 7 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Bastar Pandum 2026, a vibrant three-day tribal cultural festival, at Jagdalpur in Chhattisgarh on Saturday, celebrating the region’s rich heritage while underscoring the transformative shift from decades of Maoist violence to peace and progress. The festival, held at the historic Lalbagh Ground, showcases the indigenous art, traditions, and harmonious way of life of Bastar’s tribal communities.In her address, the President describe…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 3 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu has arrived at the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar on a six-day Odisha visit. The President was accorded a grand welcome at the Bhubaneswar airport on Monday evening.Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, along with other senior dignitaries welcomed President Murmu at the airport.Later, the President in a carcade amid tight security went to the Lok Seva Bhawan for the night stay.As per her vis…