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Mumbai biker Riddhi Thakkar, part of 23-rider group, dies after trailer truck rams bike on NH-30 near Chhattisgarh’s Markatola Ghat

A 24-year-old female biker from Mumbai named Riddhi Thakkar died after her motorcycle collided with a trailer truck. The accident occurred on National Highway 30 near Markatola Ghat in Chhattisgarh. She was traveling with a group of bikers towards Bastar when the truck crossed lanes. Riders and locals assisted her,…

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Weather Tomorrow August 14: Heavy rain forecast across Delhi, UP, J&K, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Bengal as IMD warns of active monsoon conditions

Weather Tomorrow August 14, 2026: On August 14, 2026, the monsoon is set to unleash its fury across India, with heavy to very heavy rainfall anticipated in various states, particularly in the eastern and central territories. Thunderstorms will sweep through the northern and western parts as well. Coastal regions should…

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School holiday August 14, 2026: Will schools remain closed on Friday? From J&K, Delhi, UP to Maharashtra and Karnataka, check rain alerts & state-wise updates

School Holiday Tomorrow, August 14, 2026: The forecast for August 14, 2026, indicates substantial monsoon rainfall across several regions in India. Parents and students need to remember that local officials determine school closures, so it's critical to check official communications regarding school operational status. Since rainfall intensity and ground conditions…

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Why Oxidised Silver Jewellery Became the Urban Indian Woman's Quiet Style Statement

The jewellery that stopped trying to impressYou have seen her. On the Metro in Delhi, in a Bengaluru café nursing her second coffee, walking through a Colaba market on a Saturday with no particular urgency. She is wearing oxidised silver, a pair of jhumkas gone dark at the filigree, a…

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Inside Koraput and Rayagada: The Tribal Villages of Southern Odisha That Time Has Not Erased

The road does not prepare youThe last stretch into Koraput comes through hills that fold into each other like something breathing. There are no billboards. The trees are sal and teak, and the light through them is the particular green that exists only in places where the canopy has not…

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On 1st Independence Day post-end of Maoism, Tiranga Yatra to reach villages once hit by Naxalism

India Independence Day 2026: Naxalism is now eliminated in Chhattisgarh, according to Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai. The Tiranga Yatra will reach remote villages and schools in former Maoist strongholds. This campaign aims to remind the youth of freedom fighters' sacrifices. Prime Minister Modi launched the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign…

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School Holiday Tomorrow, August 10: Heavy rain forecast, check school closure updates

School holiday, August 10: In anticipation of heavy rainfall across multiple regions in India on August 10, 2026, district administrations are preparing to assess local conditions for possible school closures. It's important to note that Telangana's schools will be shut for the Bonalu festival, which is unrelated to the ongoing…

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Centre approves electronics manufacturing cluster in Rajnandgaon; Rs 3,000 crore investment expected

The approval by the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is being seen as a major boost to Chhattisgarh's efforts to emerge as a preferred destination for high-tech manufacturing, a state government official said.

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‘He Ram, Bhakt Prahlad, Space Rani’: Chhattisgarh police exam candidate list spark row; CGPSC says names are genuine

Chhattisgarh’s police recruitment results sparked a controversy after unusual names such as ‘News’, ‘Space Rani’, ‘He Ram’ and ‘Bhakt Prahlad’ appeared on the qualifying list. Congress alleged irregularities, but the CGPSC rejected the claims, saying the names match candidates’ official documents and application forms.

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5 Caves in India That Go Deeper Underground Than Expected and Reward Every Kilometre of Spelunking

Krem Liat Prah, Meghalaya, The Longest Cave in the Indian SubcontinentAt 31 kilometres of surveyed passage, Krem Liat Prah in the East Jaintia Hills is the longest cave in South Asia. Tourists who arrive at the entrance expecting a short walk with a guide come out two hours later having…

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Weather tomorrow August 5: Is your state on IMD’s heavy rain alert list? Check forecast here

Weather tomorrow: On August 5, Assam and Meghalaya are bracing for heavy to very heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, northern regions, including Delhi and Punjab, will experience widespread rain accompanied by thunderstorms. Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand can expect broad rainfall patterns, along with isolated heavy showers. Central India, particularly Madhya Pradesh, is…

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The Jungle Owlet: India's Smallest Owl and What Its Presence Reveals About Forest Health

A Bird the Size of a Fist, With a Call That CarriesThe jungle owlet (Glaucidium radiatum) measures roughly 20 centimetres from bill to tail and weighs between 75 and 110 grams, lighter than most smartphones. It is endemic to the Indian subcontinent, found across the Western Ghats, central Indian forests,…

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J-K: Second non-local worker injured in Kulgam attack succumbs to injuries

Kulgam shooting: According to officials, the victim had been undergoing treatment at a local hospital after terrorists opened fire on non-local labourers yesterday. Despite the best efforts of the medical team, he passed away early this morning.

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L&T secures order from NTPC for 1,600 MW thermal power plant in Chhattisgarh

L&T Energy CarbonLite Solutions received a Limited Notice to Proceed from NTPC. This contract is for the main plant package of the 2x800 MW Lara Stage-III thermal power plant. The project involves constructing two ultra-supercritical generating units using advanced technology. L&T's scope includes design, manufacturing, and commissioning of key power…

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Weather Tomorrow, July 30: Rain Alert for UP, Bihar, Delhi, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Karnataka; IMD warns of heavy showers across states

Weather Tomorrow, July 30: Active monsoon conditions will bring widespread rainfall across North, Central, and East India. Delhi-NCR, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh anticipate rain and thunderstorms with heavy alerts. Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are set for moderate to heavy showers, impacting daily life. Eastern states like Bihar and West Bengal…

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Weather Tomorrow, July 29: Heavy rain alert for Delhi, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Rajasthan & more states; check IMD forecast

Weather Tomorrow, July 29: A deep depression is forecast to bring widespread heavy rainfall across India on Wednesday. This system will move inland from eastern India, influencing central and eastern regions significantly. Central India, including Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, expects extremely heavy rainfall in isolated areas. Northern states like Delhi…

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SC rejects ED, Chhattisgarh pleas against Chaitanya Baghel's bail

The Supreme Court dismissed pleas challenging bail for Chaitanya Baghel. He is the son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel. The court also expunged adverse remarks made by the High Court. The High Court had granted bail citing parity with other accused individuals. Baghel was arrested in liquor scam…

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A flagship 2024 promise, a 99% shortfall: PM internship scheme spent nearly as much on ads as interns

It was the summer of 2025. The advertisements about the Narendra Modi government’s new internship scheme were splashed across newspapers, TV channels and social media. Like lakhs of others, P Adarsh*, 22, noticed them from his hometown Bhilai in Chhattisgarh. After finishing his degree in agricultural engineering a while ago,…

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Chhattisgarh Rs 17 crore snakebite scam: How doctors, lawyers, clerks and bank employees faked deaths in Bilaspur

Chhattisgarh Snakebite Scam: Police in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, have arrested seventeen individuals in a large compensation fraud. This syndicate allegedly rewrote death certificates to claim government aid for snakebite victims. The fraudulent scheme, active since 2018, has defrauded the state of over seventeen crore rupees. Officials and medical professionals are implicated…

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L&T bags orders worth Rs 10,000–Rs 15,000 cr in metals and minerals business

Larsen & Toubro's Metals & Minerals business secured multiple mega orders. These contracts are from leading domestic public and private sector companies. One order involves an 18-MTPA iron ore handling plant in Chhattisgarh. Another project expands a steel plant in West Bengal significantly. L&T also won an EPC order for…

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NMC MBBS Seat Matrix 2026 Released: Check state-wise government and private medical college seats

NMC MBBS Seat Matrix 2026: The National Medical Commission has published the 2026 MBBS seat matrix for aspiring doctors. This year offers 1,36,939 MBBS seats, a significant increase from last year. Private medical colleges contributed the majority of these newly added seats. Twenty-five new medical colleges have also entered the…

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Weather tomorrow, July 18: Heavy rain alert for Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Kerala; monsoon likely to revive by month-end

India's southwest monsoon is forecast to strengthen in the coming days. Weather conditions are expected to improve across central and northern regions. Isolated extremely heavy rainfall is predicted for Chhattisgarh and Odisha. Delhi and northern Kerala will experience thunderstorms and rain over the weekend. Multiple active weather systems suggest a…

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Chhattisgarh govt spent Rs 1.3 crore a day on publicity; Rs 1,095 crore in just over 2 years

The BJP government in Chhattisgarh, where schools still force children to study under the open sky and where many areas continue to lack basic infrastructure such as roads, spent nearly Rs 1,095 crore on publicity in just over two years.

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"Act published in Gazette, final steps underway for quick implementation": Chhattisgarh Deputy CM Vijay Sharma on Freedom of Religion Bill

Speaking to reporters, Sharma stated that the bill has been passed by the state assembly, publication in the official gazette, followed by the notification of the rules and guidelines. He noted that the first step is complete, while the second stage is currently underway and will be finalised as quickly…

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Chhattisgarh: 196 workers died in industrial accidents in 17 months, govt informs assembly

Chhattisgarh reported 196 worker deaths in industrial accidents over 17 months. The state government denied lax safety enforcement was the cause. BJP MLAs alleged negligence, citing specific fatal incidents and unsafe conditions. Minister Dewangan detailed accident investigations and actions taken by the department.

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