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Police on Thursday raided a hospital run by Dr Puneet Gupta, son-in-law of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh. (Photo: File)

Ex-C’garh CM Raman Singh’s son-in-law hospital raided

Raman Singh, meanwhile, claimed that the police’s action was politically motivated, and the case would not stand in the court.

29 Mar 2019 9:02 AM

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that Vadakkan is 'not a big leader.' (Photo: File)

Vadakkan not a big leader: Rahul on Sonia Gandhi’s close aid Tom’s exit

The former Congress spokesperson joined the BJP on Thursday stating that the grand old party was now resorting to 'use and throw' approach.

15 Mar 2019 4:15 PM

The Congress chief said his party wanted to increase health expenditure to 3 per cent of the country's GDP. (File Photo)

Cong may include Healthcare Act promise in manifesto: Rahul

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday said his party was looking at including the promise of Healthcare Act in its manifesto.

15 Mar 2019 4:10 PM

The girl was raped by the six accused one after another, he said, adding that they left her at the spot before fleeing. (Representational Image)

Man gets 7 years rigorous imprisonment for raping minor girl

While three accused have been arrested as many others are detained, as they are minors.

09 Mar 2019 6:47 PM

Gandhi was speaking at a convention of tribals here in Chhattisgarh. (Photo: ANI |Twitter)

Crores for Ambani, Mallya, but Rs 3.50 a day to farmers: Rahul slams Centre

Rahul promised that if Cong voted to power after 2019 polls, a minimum income guarantee would be given to poor.

16 Feb 2019 4:29 PM

Early in the month, the state government had issued orders to return to farmers the over 4400 acres of land earlier acquired for the Tata Steel project. (File Photo)

Chhattisgarh CM waives irrigation tax

In his Republic Day address here announced loan waivers of over Rs 200 crore for farmers in Chhattisgarh.

26 Jan 2019 3:59 PM

The 3.4 metre-long crocodile was found dead on Tuesday in the village pond, located around 80 km from Raipur. (Representational Image | Pixabay)

Villagers mourn crocodile’s death, take out funeral procession

Villagers decided to set up memorial on pond's bank where it was buried and are planning to build temple in its memory, sarpanch said.

10 Jan 2019 4:11 PM

In line to the promise made in the election manifesto, CM Bhupesh Baghel has ordered officials to immediately initiate the process of returning land to farmers of 10 villages. (Photo: File)

Farmers to get back land acquired for Tata Steel project in Chhattisgarh

Cong promised agricultural lands taken for industrial purpose on which no project was established within 5 yrs, will be returned.

25 Dec 2018 3:25 PM

Governor Anandiben Patel administered the oath to the new ministers at the Police Parade Ground here. The ministers took oath in Hindi. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Chhattisgarh CM Baghel expands cabinet; inducts 9 ministers

The Congress returned to power in the state after 15 years, dislodging the Raman Singh-led BJP government.

25 Dec 2018 11:50 AM

At present, women working in this factory receive an income of Rs 3000 every month. Not only that, an increment will also be given in the beginning of January. (Photo: ANI)

Naxal-hit village to industrial hub: Here's how Karli in Dantewada transformed

State govt opened a garment factory, Shakti – with the prime objective to hone skills of unemployed women and provide stable income.

24 Dec 2018 7:28 PM

Vinod Verma Verma, a close confident of Baghel, was arrested from Ghaziabad in October 2017 by Raipur police after a case of blackmailing and extortion was registered at the Pandri Police Station in Raipur on a complaint by BJP leader Prakash Bajaj. (Photo: File | PTI)

Journalist linked to ‘sex CD’ case named Chhattisgarh CM’s advisor

Journalist Vinod Verma was released on bail after police failed to file a charge sheet against him in the mandatory 60 days.

21 Dec 2018 10:20 AM

‘In Bijapur, a joint team of CRPF's 168th battalion, District Reserve Guard (DRG) and local police had launched a search operation in the forest of Basaguda police station area to trace some Naxals wanted in separate cases, following inputs about their movements,’ a senior official said. (Photo: File)

11 Naxals held from 2 districts in Chhattisgarh

While seven Naxals were apprehended from Bijapur district, four others held in Narayanpur district.

19 Dec 2018 7:50 PM

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel also announced to form an SIT to probe May 25, 2013, Jhiram Ghati Naxal attack, in which 29 people including prominent Congress leaders were killed. (Photo: ANI)

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel keeps promise on day 1, announces farm loan waiver

Baghel announced that his govt will waive farm loans within 10 days as promised by Congress chief Rahul Gandhi during campaigning.

18 Dec 2018 11:59 AM

Bhupesh Baghel administered oath of office by Governor Anandiben Patel at the ceremony held at an indoor stadium in Raipur. (Photo: ANI)

Congress' Bhupesh Baghel takes oath as Chhattisgarh Chief Minister

T S Singh Deo and Tamradhwaj Sahu, who were once the front-runners for the Chhattisgarh Chief Minister’s post, were sworn in as ministers.

17 Dec 2018 6:53 PM

Chhattisgarh Chief minister-designate Bhupesh Baghel

Baghel: A ‘street fighter’ who humbled mighty Jogi, Raman

Baghel was perhaps the only Congress leader who dared to take on Ajit Jogi.

17 Dec 2018 3:05 AM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi with senior leaders of the party’s Chhattisgarh unit — former Union minister Charandas Mahant, Congress OBC cell chief Tamradhwaj Sahu, party leaders Bhupesh Baghel and T.S. Singh Deo — at his residence in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Bhupesh Baghel named Chhattisgarh CM, to take oath today

Baghel led a delegation of newly-elected Congress MLAs to Raj Bhavan here to submit the letter by the CLP electing him as its leader.

17 Dec 2018 12:40 AM

Baghel has been Chhattisgarh president of the Congress for the last five years and took Raman Singh-led BJP government head-on in the recently concluded elections. (Photo: ANI)

Will accept whatever responsibility Cong will accord me with: Bhupesh Baghel

Baghel is a frontrunner in the race for chief ministership in Chhattisgarh.

14 Dec 2018 11:56 AM

T.S. Singhdeo, scion of erstwhile Sarguja royal family, is considered close to 10, Janpath and seen as a progressive leader.

Chhattisgarh: High command to decide chief minister

Sources said there were at least three contenders for the chief minister’s post, although others can also emerge as dark horses.

13 Dec 2018 2:16 AM

Singh said the outcome of the polls will be discussed in the party to assess if there was anything lacking. (Photo: ANI)

Raman Singh resigns as Chhattisgarh CM, calls it 'moral responsibility'

Singh said there were several reasons for the BJP's defeat, which he refused to spell out as of now.

11 Dec 2018 6:18 PM

This time, the Congress also appeared to be making inroads in southern part of the state, where it was leading in four new seats besides retaining five that it won in 2013. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Chhattisgarh election results: Congress makes inroads in central state

There are 67 seats in central Chhattisgarh, of which Congress is leading in 42 seats, a gain of 28 seats compared to the 2013 polls.

11 Dec 2018 5:48 PM

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