The Raipur consumer commission ruled for a vehicle owner who blamed E20 petrol for recurring engine trouble. The order highlights fuel choice constraints and fixes liability for repair costs and compensation.
A Chhattisgarh drive to recruit nursing graduates for caregiver jobs in Israel has been sent for enquiry after complaints over domestic work duties. The row has widened into a debate on nurses' professional dignity, worker safety and the fit between qualifications and roles.
A Chhattisgarh cybercrime probe found SIM retailers allegedly activated extra numbers using customers' Aadhaar data. The illegally issued connections were then linked to lottery fraud, sextortion and other online scams.
Self-styled godman, Narendra Nayan Shastri, is facing a cheating probe after Noida's Dr Rishabh Chaubey accused him of exploiting his brother's mysterious death.
A powerful explosion tore through a factory in Raipur's Bendri area, killing three workers and sparking a fire. Investigators are examining whether an oxygen cylinder blast caused the incident as the site remains sealed.
Raipur Police said John checked into the Hyatt Hotel on June 25 and left on the morning of June 27 without completing the checkout process. He allegedly failed to pay an outstanding bill of Rs 63,755 and also took away a laptop worth around Rs 1.48 lakh that had been provided to him on request.
Vishnu Deo Sai has ordered a statewide safety audit of public-use buildings across Chhattisgarh. The inspections will check fire compliance, emergency preparedness and legal violations after recent fire incidents.
The move followed allegations that construction work continued despite an expired lease and without required approvals, while officials are yet to explain the legal grounds.
Bulk sample testing at Chhattisgarh's Baloda-Belmundi diamond block recovered five stones weighing 1.22 carats. The find confirms diamond mineralisation but requires further assessment before any mining decision.
The Koriya triple murder, in which BJP leader Bharat Singh and two family members were burnt alive, could be a pre-planned attack rooted in a generations-old family feud, intensified by business rivalry.
Eight people have died in Kharve village in Chhattisgarh amid competing claims over the cause. Police are awaiting post-mortem and toxicology reports as fear and rumours spread through the area.
Of all the stories I have reported, this was by far the toughest. It was also one of the most challenging journeys I have ever undertaken. But more than anything else, it was a lesson in resilience, dignity and the harsh realities that continue to shape life in some of the most remote corners of our country.
The agency has alleged that accused Jai Prakash Gandhi and his family received compensation of approximately Rs 9.83 crore, while the amount legitimately payable was only about Rs 56.76 lakh.
Chhattisgarh Police have named former District Food Officer Ajay Yadav as the alleged mastermind of a Rs 77 lakh LPG embezzlement case and arrested Thakur Petrochemicals owner Santosh Singh Thakur and his son Sarthak after tracking them across multiple states.
As temperatures continue to soar across central India, forest officials are confronting a troubling consequence that extends far beyond human discomfort.
An electrician died after falling nearly 30 feet while repairing a ceiling light near boarding gates at Raipur's Swami Vivekananda Airport on Thursday.
The Chhattisgarh government has denied reports of a private aircraft going down on a hillside in Jashpur district, saying there was no such evidence found.
Investigations revealed that Vishnoi acquired immovable properties worth crores in the names of family members and firms.
A year-long wait, a missing property file, and mounting frustration lead to an unusual protest inside a government office. What pushed a Bilaspur youth to make such a symbolic and viral gesture?
The cabinet has approved the formation of a high-level committee, which will be headed by the retired Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai and members authorised by the Chief Minister. This committee will engage with citizens, organisations, and legal experts to gather wide-ranging feedback, potentially through a dedicated web portal, to prepare a comprehensive draft regarding the UCC.
