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Chhattisgarh

Former Sarpanch Beheaded Over Land Dispute & Election Rivalry; In Another Case, Husband Kills Pregnant Wife Over Suspicions

Two murder incidents shocked Chhattisgarh’s Bilaspur district in a single night. In one case, a former sarpanch was brutally killed with a sharp weapon due to an ongoing land dispute and election-related rivalry. In the second case, a man murdered his pregnant wife with an iron rod (sabbal) after repeatedly doubting her character. The incidents took place in the Sakri and Koni police station areas. Police are investigating both cases.
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Three Die Under Suspicious Circumstances During Occult Ritual; Tantrik Had Promised to Turn ₹5 Lakh Into ₹2.5 Crore

Three men died under mysterious circumstances during an alleged occult ritual in Chhattisgarh’s Korba district. Late Wednesday night, the bodies of scrap dealer Ashraf Memon, Suresh Sahu from Tulsi Nagar, and Nitish Kumar from Durg were found inside a room at a scrap yard in Barbuspur. Although the incident occurred in the Urga police station limits, Civil Lines police are investigating.
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New Initiative for Social Groups: MLA to Provide Free Drinking Water for Social, Religious, Mourning and Poor Families’

A new public welfare initiative has been launched in the Vaishali Nagar Assembly constituency by MLA Rikesh Sen. Under the project titled “Rikesh Sen MLA Samajik Seva Jal-Prakalp,” a dedicated water plant is being set up to provide free clean drinking water for various social, religious, administrative and community events.
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Raipur Municipal Corporation’s Financial Crisis Sparks Protest Fast by Opposition Leader Akash Tiwari

In protest against the deteriorating financial condition of the Raipur Municipal Corporation (RMC), opposition leader Akash Tiwari staged a one-day fast under the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the municipality headquarters. Tiwari accused the civic body of being unable to pay salaries and pensions to its employees on time and claimed that even minor development works in the city have come to a total halt.
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SC May Soon Rule on 58% Reservation: Hundreds of Recruitments in Chhattisgarh at Risk; HC Says 50% Roster Valid After May 2023 in RTI Reply

The Supreme Court is expected to deliver a crucial verdict soon on the legality of breaching the 50% reservation cap, as hearings concerning Madhya Pradesh (MP) and Chhattisgarh (CG) approach conclusion. If the Court rules against exceeding the limit, more than 260 government recruitments in Chhattisgarh may come under threat.
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Drunk Helper Drives Bus Through City in Jashpur: Crashes Into House, Hits Youth; Accused Detained

A shocking incident unfolded in Jashpur on Tuesday evening when a helper of the “Sunny Bus” service allegedly drove the vehicle across the city while under the influence of dendrite-based intoxicants. Eyewitnesses reported that the helper, who had taken the bus out to park it at the stand, was heavily intoxicated and lost control soon after starting the vehicle.
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Villagers, Forest Staff Face Off Over Coup Cutting in Korba: Work Halted, 40 Axes Seized

Tension flared in the Pasarkhet forest range of Korba division after villagers from Kolga confronted forest officials over ongoing coup cutting activities. The villagers forcibly stopped the tree-felling work and seized around 40 axes and other tools from the site.
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Massive Fire Breaks Out at Durg Gym Early Morning; Workout-Goers Escape Unhurt, Equipment Worth Lakhs Destroyed

Panic spread in Durg’s Sindhi Colony Station Road area on the morning of December 10 after a major fire erupted inside a gym. Thanks to the quick evacuation, several people who had come for their early workout narrowly escaped. Fire brigade teams reached the spot immediately and brought the blaze under control after intense efforts, preventing a larger disaster.
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Gondwana Festival at BTI Ground, Raipur: Free Entry Till December 14

A vibrant celebration of Chhattisgarh’s culture lit up the BTI Ground in Raipur on Tuesday evening during the 17-day Gondwana National Livelihood and Cultural Art Festival, organized by Maa Peetambara Jan Seva Samiti. Participants showcased traditional Chhattisgarhi attire and culture through captivating performances that won the hearts of the audience. As artists appeared on stage in authentic Chhattisgarhi getups, the entire venue echoed with applause.
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Passenger Trains to Skip Jagdalpur Today: Safety Work Underway on KK Rail Line, Koraput to Serve as Last Stop

Passenger train services to Jagdalpur will remain suspended today due to ongoing safety-related work on the Kirandul–Kottavalasa (KK) railway line between Jagdalpur and Kumhar Sadra. As a result, Koraput station in Odisha will function as the final stop for all passenger trains. Services beyond Koraput, toward Jagdalpur and Dantewada, have been cancelled for the day.
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Bastar Police Constable Recruitment Result Declared; 1,592 Youth Selected Across Seven Districts

The results of the Bastar division police constable recruitment examination have been declared, bringing appointments to 1,592 candidates across seven districts. The selection includes 464 women, marking a significant addition to the region’s police force. Naryanpur district recorded the highest number of appointments at 470, while Dantewada registered the lowest with 55 selections.
States  Chhattisgarh  Education 
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Raigarh Railway Station Road in Dismal State as Redevelopment Work Drags On; Commuters Endure Dust and Craters

The approach road to Raigarh railway station has deteriorated sharply over the past year and a half, causing severe inconvenience to thousands of daily commuters. While the station is undergoing upgrades under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, the adjoining road from the main entrance to Maldhakka Road remains neglected and riddled with dust and potholes.
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