The Latest Breaking News from Chhattisgarh

Weather Tomorrow August 20: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms and heavy showers across several states; check forecast for Delhi, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and more

Weather Tomorrow August 20: Several regions will experience heavy rainfall and thunderstorms on August 20. In Delhi, moderate rain is anticipated along with overcast skies. Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir are under warning for intense rain and possible lightning strikes. Additionally, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra are set for heavy showers,…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

Deceased father's Rs 2 lakh PMSBY insurance payout denied after his name and age mismatched in records; son fought in consumer commission and won Rs 2.5 lakh

A deceased father's Rs 2 lakh PMSBY insurance claim, rejected by the insurer over mismatched name and age records, has been upheld by the Chhattisgarh State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, which awarded the nominee son a total payout of Rs 2.5 lakh including compensation and litigation costs. The commission ruled…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

Deepak Mhaskey replaces Amit Malviya as BJP IT cell chief

The BJP has handed charge of its national IT cell to Chhattisgarh’s Deepak Mhaskey, ending Amit Malviya’s run of more than 10 years at the head of the party’s digital operations – a decade in which he was the BJP’s loudest voice online and, by some distance, its most fact-checked.

Newslaundry · Aug 17

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

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…

Times Life · Aug 12

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…

Times Life · Aug 11

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

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.

The Economic Times · Aug 7

‘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.

The Economic Times · Aug 7