A tragic accident at a popular temple in Chhattisgarh claimed one life and left six others injured after a ropeway trolley malfunctioned on Monday, triggering panic among devotees. 🚨 What Happened? According to initial reports, the ropeway trolley—used by pilgrims to reach the hilltop temple—developed a sudden technical fault midway during its ascent. Eyewitnesses said the trolley jerked violently before partially losing balance, leading to chaos inside the cabin. One passen

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Government of Chhattisgarh following reports that 285 inmates have died in various prisons across the state over the past four years. ⚖️ NHRC Demands Explanation Taking suo motu cognisance of the issue, the NHRC has asked the state authorities to submit a detailed report outlining: The causes of the deaths Medical and custodial conditions in prisons Measures taken to prevent such incidents The Commission h

The alleged custodial death of a tribal leader in Kanker district has ignited a political and human rights storm across Chhattisgarh, raising serious concerns over prisoner safety and accountability within the state’s jail system. The tribal leader, who was lodged in a district jail in Kanker, reportedly died behin bar under mysterious circumstances while in custody. While prison authorities initially claimed that the death was due to natural causes or health complications, t

A tragic accident at a popular temple in Chhattisgarh claimed one life and left six others injured after a ropeway trolley malfunctioned mid-journey on Sunday. The incident has raised serious concerns about safety standards at religious tourist sites. According to initial reports, the ropeway trolley was carrying several devotees when it suddenly developed a technical fault. The trolley reportedly jerked violently and lost balance while in transit, causing panic among passeng

A devastating train accident in Chhattisgarh has left the nation shaken, with chilling survivor accounts revealing the terrifying moments inside the derailed coaches. 🚆 Chaos and Panic Inside Coaches Passengers who survived the crash described scenes of absolute chaos and भय, as the train suddenly derailed, throwing people off balance. Many recalled how passengers fell over each other in the cramped compartments as the coaches violently shook and overturned. One survivor sai

A Maoist division active along the Chhattisgarh–Odisha border has expressed willingness to surrender and join the mainstream, according to a letter addressed to the Chhattisgarh government. Govt Initiates Outreach:In the communication, the group stated that 15 of its members were ready to lay down arms and reintegrate into society. The letter reportedly requested Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma  to broadcast a public assurance on radio guaranteeing their safety and fair tr

Raipur —  Hundreds of midday meal cooks across Chhattisgarh have been on strike for the past 47 days, demanding an increase in their monthly honorarium and improved job security. The protest, which began on December 29, has drawn attention to the financial struggles faced by workers responsible for preparing meals for schoolchildren under the government’s flagship nutrition scheme. 📌 Key Demands The protesting cooks, engaged under the Centre’s PM Poshan Scheme (formerly the

Raipur —  A court in Chhattisgarh has acquitted all 17 accused in the murder case of a father-son duo killed during communal violence in Biranpur village of Bemetara district in 2023. The case had drawn widespread attention due to the communal tensions that followed the killings. 📌 The 2023 Incident The victims, an elderly man and his son, were cattle grazers from Biranpur village . They were allegedly attacked and killed amid communal clashes that erupted in the area in 202

Raipur/Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh) : Three personnel of the elite CoBRA unit of the CRPF and a civilian driver were killed in a tragic road accident in Chhattisgarh while they were on their way to Raipur to proceed on leave to their native places, officials said. According to police sources, the accident occurred on a highway stretch between Jagdalpur and Raipur when the vehicle carrying the personnel reportedly lost control and collided with a heavy vehicle. The impact was seve