Shivnath Express

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Shivnath Express Derails In Chhattisgarh’s Dongargarh; No Casualties & Injuries Reported

Two bogies of Shivnath Express train derailed at Chhattisgarh’s Dongargarh, on August 23. The train was on its way to Maharashtra’s Nagpur, and no casualties have been reported in the incident. Also, since the train was moving at a slow pace, no passengers were injured in the incident. Reportedly, the incident occurred at around 3:42 am, and by 5:45 am the train started to proceed with its journey.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 - 05:26 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: Shivnath Express, Chhattisgarh, Dongargarh, Nagpur, train derailed

Courtesy: ANI

Vijender Singh

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Boxer Vijender Singh Is Back, Wins Jungle Rumble In Chhattisgarh

Boxer Vijender Singh is back to his winning forte, as he won the "Jungle Rumble" event held at Balbir Juneja Stadium, in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. On August 17, Singh won with 12-1 score against his opposition, Eliasu Sulley from Ghana. "We haven't been fighting for two years and now that we start our season with a victory, it is an amazing feeling", said Vijender Singh, who fought after 19 months.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 - 10:20 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Vijender Singh, Jungle Rumble, Boxing Battle, Winning, Chhattisgarh

Courtesy: ANI

Death

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Family Of 5 Dead After House Wall Collapses In Chhattisgarh

In Chhattisgarh, a house wall collapsed on Bastar's Kanker, killing a family of five, on August 15. The incident occurred when the victim's were asleep in their mud house in Irpanar village in Pakhanjore area. The deceased include three children and their parents. Following the incident, district collector and SP rushed to the spot. It is suspected that heavy rains caused such an unfortunate incident.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 - 07:40 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: Mud House, Wall Collapse, Chhattisgarh, Bastar, Irpanar Village

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

Drowned

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CRPF Commando Drowns In River While Trying To Rescue Comrade: Chhattisgarh

CRPF Commando Suraj R (27), passed away by way of drowning, while trying to rescue assistant commandant from getting washed away in a river. Suraj hailed from Kerala's Kollam, and was posted in Chhattisgarh's Sukma. The incident occurred while they were returning from an anti-maoist operation in Sukma. Chandan, the official Suraj tried to save, was rescued. "He saved me and I can never forget his smiling face," said Chandan.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 - 04:57 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: CRPF, Drowned, Anti-Maoist operation, Chhattisgarh, Kerala

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

Covid Test

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Chhattisgarh Govt Orders 'Sample Checking' Of Passengers Arriving At State Borders: COVID-19

Chhattisgarh government has announced to start checking the samples of passengers traveling into the state, in view of rising number of COVID-19 cases in the state. The samples will be checked at airports and state borders. Reportedly, an antigen test will first be done, and if found positive, an RT PCR test will be done. The state of Chhattisgarh reported 125 Coronavirus cases on June 27. 

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 - 06:42 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: Chhattisgarh, Travel, Covid-19, Mandatory RT PCR, covid test

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

Boy rescued from Borewell

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10-Year-Old Rescued From Borewell After 100 Hours In Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh's Rahul Sahu (10) finally was rescued from  a borewell, after 100 hours, on June 15. The boy was taken to Bilaspur Apollo Hospital and is currently in the ICU under supervision. Sahu who fell into a borewell in Pihrid village and was rescued by a team of 150 officials, on midnight of June 14. Chhattisgarh's Chief Minister's Office tweeted and confirmed the condition of the boy to be stable.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 - 10:25 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Chhattisgarh, Borewell, Rescue Team, Apollo Hospital, CMO

Courtesy: Zee News

Bear Killed In Gariaband

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Trio Arrested For Killing Bear & Stealing Body Parts For 'Black Magic' Purposes: Chhattisgarh

In Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district, three persons have been arrested for allegedly killing a bear for black magic purposes in Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve. Forest officer Mayank Agrawal said that the trio was produced before a local court, which sent them to 14-day judicial custody. He further stated that a carcass of a young bear was found with many body parts missing. Reportedly, the trio confessed to the act.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 - 09:04 AM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: Black Magic, bear, Chhattisgarh, Gariaband, Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve

Elephant Attack

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Elephant Tramples 52-Year-Old Woman To Death, Rs 25,000 Immediate Aid Given To Kin

In a wild elephant attack, a 52-year-old woman was trampled to death in Chhattisgarh's Surajpur district, said an official on May 31. Victim identified as Indarmania, set out to collect wood, along with two other women when the elephant got hold of her and trampled her to death. The other two women fled and alerted the forest personnel. An immediate aid of Rs 25,00o has been given to her kin. 

Tue, 31 May 2022 - 07:40 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: Elephant, Elephant Attack, Chhattisgarh, Raipur, Surajpur

Death

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CRPF Constable Slits Wrist, Dies By Suicide In Bijapur: Chhattisgarh

In a tragic incident, CRPF Constable Mohan, who hailed from Haryana, slit his wrist and died by suicide, for reasons unknown, on May 24. The incident occurred in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, at the camp of CRPF's 170th battallion located at Jaitaloor road. Soon after the incident, officials rushed to the spot and sent the body for autopsy. Furthermore, Mohan's body has been sent to his native village in Haryana.

Wed, 25 May 2022 - 05:55 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: CRPF, 170th battallion, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Bijapur

CM Bhupesh Baghel

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Naxal Affected Bastar Now Changing, Says Chhattisgarh CM Baghel; Development Projects Underway

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel said that Bastar, a district affected by naxals, is now changing for the better, owing to various development projects in the region. Speaking of the development projects, he said that construction of new bridges, roads and culverts and underway. Also, schools that were shut for 15 years have now reopened. He further stated that people are benefiting from various state government schemes.

Sat, 21 May 2022 - 10:12 AM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: Chhattisgarh, Bhupesh Baghel, Bijapur, sukma, Naxal

Courtesy: ANI