The Latest Breaking News from Chhattisgarh

ED probe into Chhattisgarh liquor scam deepens: Excise official arrested, raids continue

RAIPUR: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Arun Pati Tripathi, the special secretary of Chhattisgarh's excise department, in connection with the alleged Rs 2000 crore liquor scam. The central agency continued its raids on businessmen and others on Friday.

The Times of India · May 12, 2023

BJP demands Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel's resignation over 'liquor scam'

The BJP on May 12 demanded Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel’s resignation over an alleged ₹2,000-crore liquor scam in the State, claiming that corruption at such a big scale for more than four years was not possible without links to his government.

The Hindu · May 12, 2023

Chhattisgarh: Naxalite couple’s daughter clears Class 10 board exam, aspires to become doctor

The daughter of the Naxalite couple hails from Abhujmad area of Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district. She scored 54.5% marks in the High School Certificate Examination (Class 10).

The Hindu · May 12, 2023

Mathematically quantifying water needs of Odisha, Chhattisgarh in Mahanadi River water dispute

The Mahanadi River, India’s sixth-largest, has become the subject of a bitter dispute between the States of Odisha and Chhattisgarh. 

The Hindu · May 9, 2023

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel hits out at ED over ₹2,000 crore liquor scam allegations

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel dismissed the Enforcement Directorate’s allegations of an alleged ₹2,000-crore liquor scam in the State as “fabricated”

The Hindu · May 8, 2023

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel calls Rs 2,000 cr liquor scam charge 'fabricated', accuses ED of acting as BJP tool

RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel has launched a scathing attack on the BJP and central agencies on Monday, calling the Enforcement Directorate's claim of unearthing a Rs 2,000 crore scam "concocted" and aimed at discrediting his government when the assembly elections are round the corner.

The Times of India · May 8, 2023

Two Naxals killed in encounter with police in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma

Two Naxals, including a woman, were killed in an encounter with police in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district on May 8, 2023

The Hindu · May 8, 2023

Dantewada IED blast | Four Naxalites held, three minors detained

Four Naxalites have been arrested and three teenage boys detained for their alleged role in triggering an IED blast that killed 10 District Reserve Guard (DRG) jawans and a driver in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh on April 26, a police officer said on May 7.

The Hindu · May 7, 2023

ED uncovers tactics used for Rs 2,000 crore 'liquor scam' in Chhattisgarh

RAIPUR: The Enforcement Directorate, which is investigating the multi-crore "liquor scam" in Chhattisgarh, revealed on Sunday that it has unearthed corruption and money laundering amounting to more than Rs 2,000 crore by a syndicate that controlled and manipulated the entire chain of the liquor trade in the state.

The Times of India · May 7, 2023

IAS officer Anil Tuteja 'kingpin' of illegal liquor syndicate in Chhattisgarh along with Raipur mayor's brother: ED

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has alleged that Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Anil Tuteja was the “kingpin” of an illegal liquor syndicate in Chhattisgarh along with liquor businessman Anwar Dhebar and the corruption money was also used for electioneering. 

The Hindu · May 7, 2023