The state has also reported improvement in groundwater conditions. The number of water-stressed blocks has fallen from 26 to 19, while five critical blocks are expected to move into the normal category.
Weightlifter Gyaneshwari Yadav created history by winning the silver medal in the women's 53kg event at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Competing in her maiden Commonwealth Games, she lifted a combined 199kg to secure the podium finish, bringing home Chhattisgarh's first medal of the Games.
Punjab Kings allrounder Shashank Singh has left Chhattisgarh to represent Puducherry in the 2026-27 domestic season. During his seven-year stint with Chhattisgarh, Shashank featured in 24 first-class matches, scoring 905 runs at an average of 29.19.
The State Government said the proposed law reflects its commitment to improving governance, encouraging entrepreneurship and positioning Chhattisgarh as one of India's most investment-friendly destinations.
The Board also reviewed the progress of the exploration project and directed that all activities under the prospecting licence be completed within the prescribed timeline.
The most significant change relates to penalties for illegal excavation and transportation. The minimum compounding amount has now been fixed at Rs 25,000 in all cases.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai described yoga as India's invaluable gift to the world and said it offers a path to a healthy, balanced and peaceful life.
During the hearing of a dowry harassment case, the Supreme Court made strong observations on the issue of dowry-related abuse.
Addressing a large gathering in the Jagdalpur area of Bastar, Chhattisgarh, Shah said the security forces had delivered on a promise that critics had dismissed as unrealistic.
Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Vishnu Deo Sai unveiled the ‘India Skills Report 2026’ report that focuses on employability, regional skill gaps, and actionable policy insights for India’s skilling ecosystem.
According to a statement from the government, the proposed code aims to bring uniformity in laws related to marriage, divorce, inheritance, adoption and maintenance, which are currently governed by different personal laws.
Initial reports indicate that around 30 to 40 workers have been seriously injured in the blast.
According to officials, efforts are ongoing to establish contact with other active Maoists in the region, encouraging them to lay down arms and join the mainstream.
Security forces neutralised 14 Maoists in separate encounters in Bijapur and Sukma, officials confirmed.
In a major crackdown on alleged corruption, the ED uncovered large-scale irregularities in land compensation linked to the Bharatmala Highway project in Chhattisgarh.
Security forces foiled a Maoist plot in Chhattisgarh’s Gariyaband, recovering mortars, detonators and IED materials from a border hideout, disrupting planned ambushes through intelligence-led joint operations and intensifying anti-LWE searches.
Deepak Tandon and his wife Barkha Tandon have filed a complaint at the Khamhardih police station in Raipur. Meanwhile, the DSP Kalpana Verma’s brother has also registered a counter-complaint against the businessman.
The male cadre, known by his alias 'Munna', carried a Rs 7 lakh reward for his role as a committed foot soldier, while his partner 'Julie' -- equally entrenched in the group's operations -- had Rs 6 lakh on her head, according to police records.
PM Modi highlighted Chhattisgarh’s 40,000 km village road network, housing for four crore poor, 14 medical colleges, and inaugurated ₹14,260 crore projects, including highways and entrepreneurship initiatives, during the state’s 25th anniversary.
Bastar Inspector General of Police Sundarraj personally welcomed the surrendered cadres into the mainstream, presenting each with a copy of the Constitution, a gesture aimed at reaffirming their place in a democratic society.
As per the Home Minister, 170 Naxalites surrendered in Chhattisgarh on Thursday, while 27 had laid down arms in the same state a day earlier. Another 61 cadres surrendered in Maharashtra on Wednesday.
As per the Home Minister, 170 Naxalites surrendered in Chhattisgarh on Thursday, while 27 had laid down arms in the same state a day earlier. Another 61 cadres surrendered in Maharashtra on Wednesday.