Latest Raigarh News & Updates

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) In a significant development for India’s energy sector, the first coal dispatch from the Gare Palma Sector–2 (GP2) coal mine in Chhattisgarh’s Raigarh district officially commenced on Thursday. The move is expected to strengthen fuel supply to Maharashtra’s power plants and reinforce long-term energy security.The coal block is being developed for Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited, the state-run utility responsible for a major share of electricit…

Raipur/Raigarh, April 4 (IANS) In a major breakthrough, police in Raigarh district have cracked a well-organised network involved in the theft and sale of motorcycles, arresting nine accused, including the prime suspect, and recovering 21 stolen two-wheelers valued at approximately Rs 15 lakh.The details of the operation were shared by Raigarh police during a press conference held on Saturday afternoon at the Police Control Room.According to police, a rise in motorcycle theft cases across the di…

Raigarh, Jan 4 (IANS) Police have arrested five accused in connection with the shocking assault on an on-duty female constable during a violent anti-coal mining protest in Tamnar block, Raigarh district in Chhattisgarh.The arrested individuals have been identified as Mangal Rathia, Chinesh Khamari, Premsingh Rathia, Kirti Shriwas (all residents of Amgaon village), and Vanmali Rathia (resident of Jharna village).Two others remain at large. Earlier police arrested two accused, and three were at la…