Raipur, March 29 (IANS) Authorities in Chhattisgarh’s Mahasamund district on Sunday confirmed the destruction of illicit narcotic substances valued at Rs 1,59,84,520, as part of an ongoing crackdown on drug-related offences.Officials said the disposal included a wide range of banned substances such as brown sugar, heroin, syrups, tablets, capsules, and injection ampoules, and was carried out strictly in line with prescribed government norms.The narcotics, which had been seized in multiple cases …
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Raipur/Mahasamund, March 22 (IANS) A tragic accident occurred on Sunday at the famous Khallari Temple in Khallari village of Chhattisgarh’s Mahasamund district, leaving at least six devotees injured. The incident occurred when the cable of the ropeway suddenly snapped, sending the trolley plummeting approximately 200 feet.According to police officials, there were six devotees in the ropeway compartment at the time of the accident, turning a routine pilgrimage into a scene of chaos and panic amon…
Raipur, March 13 (IANS) The Jal Jeevan Mission, launched with a mission to make clean water every family’s right, has met with considerable success across the country, including tribal and remote regions of Chhattisgarh.In the Mahasamund district of Chhattisgarh, it is delivering pure drinking water to all families, schools, and Anganwadis in rural regions, through individual household tap connections.Villagers, who once struggled to access drinking water, are now overjoyed to receive clean wa…
Raipur/Jagdalpur, March 11 (IANS) One of the largest Naxalite surrenders in recent years took place in Chhattisgarh on Wednesday, marking a major milestone in the Union government’s drive for a “Naxal-free India.” State’s Deputy CM and Home Minister Vijay Sharma told reporters that 108 Maoists laid down arms across several districts, describing the move as a significant achievement in the final phase of the Chhattisgarh Naxal Operation. He further revealed that six AK-47 rifles, 11 INSAS r…
Raipur, March 1 (IANS) In a significant blow to Naxal activities in the region, 15 Maoists surrendered with weapons in the Mahasamund district of Chhattisgarh on Saturday. The group comprised nine women and six men, all associated with the Balangir-Bargarh-Mahasamund (BBM) committee operating along the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border.Vijay Sharma, Home Minister of Chhattisgarh, shared a photo on his X handle and wrote, “Giving up arms, taking up the Constitution and the tricolour. Vikas alias Baban…
Raipur, Jan 30 (IANS) The ninth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha, an annual event in which the Prime Minister interacts with students appearing for the board examinations, is set to be held in the first week of February 2026. The direct interaction between the Prime Minister and students bound for exams has emerged as an inspiring platform over the years, as it not only mitigates the stress level of pupils and their parents but also fosters positive thinking and strengthens self-confidence among s…