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Ejaz Kaiser

Cow politics in Chhattisgarh intensifies ahead of elections

The Congress denied the BJP’s allegations, saying it was an attempt to defame the scheme aimed at serving the cows and had got universal appreciation.

24 May 2023

IACP 2022 Award: Chhattisgarh police's ‘Nijaat’ campaign gets international recognition

A successful singular campaign — ‘Nijaat’ witnessed the striking results to achieve a drug-free society with missionary zeal.

29 Dec 2022

Congress plans protest rally as tug-of-war with Guv on quota bill continues

Baghel said the Congress will organise a rally to Raj Bhawan in support of the bill on January 3.

27 Dec 2022

Chhattisgarh CM replies to Guv questions on reservation bills

Tribal quota Bill raising reservation to 76% should now get the Governor’s go-ahead: Baghel

26 Dec 2022

Chhattisgarh government denies transit permit to PSE NMDC iron-ore freights

The NMDC officials were left surprised with the action taken now by the government.

25 Dec 2022

Raipur Diary: Balco takes a step to reduce carbon footprint

With robust initiative, Balco aims towards reducing GHG emissions and enhancing energy savings.

23 Dec 2022

Christian tribals come under attack, flee Bastar villages

The Forum says the tribals’ homes and properties have been vandalised specifically owing to their faith by some groups owing allegiance to rightwing outfits.

22 Dec 2022

How can colour decide faith, caste? Baghel lashes out at Pathaan critics

Recently the home minister of Madhya Pradesh, Narottam Mishra had expressed reservation over the colour of the clothing donned by Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone in the song.

20 Dec 2022

Chhattisgarh quota bills: Admissions on halt as Governor yet to give assent

The Professional Examination Board has put on hold to declare the dates of various recruitment processes.

18 Dec 2022

Chhattisgarh House has highest share of women legislators

In the recently-held Assembly polls in Himachal Pradesh, only one woman emerged winner while in Gujarat 8.2% of the elected lawmakers are women.

15 Dec 2022

‘Unconvinced’ Chhattisgarh Governor withholds nod to quota bill

The governor in November had urged CM Bhupesh Baghel to convene a special session of the Assembly to pass the amendment bill for tribal reservation or seek a resolution through an ordinance.

12 Dec 2022

Chhattisgarh: ED attaches assets of CM’s deputy secretary, IAS officer

The assets include ash, jewellery, flats, coal washeries and several plots of land (agricultural and commercial land, besides farmhouses in different districts) in Chhattisgarh.

11 Dec 2022

Raipur Diary

The state is witnessing a big push towards construction of roads and bridges in the Maoist epicentre of Bastar.

10 Dec 2022

Five days after Chhattisgarh tribal quota bill was passed, Governor yet to give assent

Five state cabinet ministers handed over the bill to the governor the same day following which she assured them to take a decision after the Raj Bhawan secures the opinion of the legal experts.

08 Dec 2022

Peaceful vote in Maoist-hit Chhattisgarh constituency

Seven candidates contested the bypoll in the constituency, reserved for the Scheduled Tribes.

06 Dec 2022

Bypoll in Chhattisgarh: Voting time cut by two hours in Maoist hotbed

The voting will start at 7 am and end at 3 pm in remote areas for the staff posted in remote areas to return safely before sunset.

05 Dec 2022

Congress set to gain from tribal quota bill in Bhanupratapur bypolls

The state Assembly passed an amendment bill taking the quota in the state to a 76% with the tribal reservation being raised to 32%.

04 Dec 2022

Chhattisgarh House OKs bill to raise tribal quota to 32%

The amendment bill raised the ST quota to 32% and ST to 13% and that for OBCs to 27%.

03 Dec 2022

ED arrests Chhattisgarh CM aide Soumya Chaurasia in money laundering case

Earlier in the day, the ED arrested Chaurasia in the coal extortion case and produced her before the special court of additional sessions judge Ajay Singh Rajput.

03 Dec 2022