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March 10, 2026 10:15 AM

Amit Shah extends heartfelt greetings to CISF personnel on 57th Raising Day

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday extended heartfelt greetings to Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel on the occasion of 57th Raising Day. In a post on X, he praised the CISF, underlining their unwavering commitment, service to the nation, and patriotism. "Greetings to the CISF personnel on Raising Day. Whether safeguarding the nation's vital installations or shielding the nation during crises, their dedication reflects the true spirit of patriotism and professionalis...

March 6, 2026 4:34 PM

Khelo India Tribal Games to be held from March 25 to April 6 in Chhattisgarh

The inaugural edition of the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) will be held from March 25 to April 6 across three cities in Chhattisgarh — Raipur, Jagdalpur and Sarguja, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya announced on Friday. The Games will feature seven medal sports — athletics, football, hockey, weightlifting, archery, swimming and wrestling — while mallakhamb and kabaddi will be included as demonstration sports. Athletes from most states and Union Territorie...

February 23, 2026 7:47 PM

Chhattisgarh eyes double-digit growth, GSDP growth projected at 11.57 pc in FY 2025-26

Chhattisgarh is expected to sustain robust economic growth in the financial year 2025–26 with state's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) at current prices projected to rise from Rs 5.65 lakh crore in 2024–25 to around Rs 6.31 lakh crore in 2025–26, as per the Economic Survey Report presented in the state Assembly on Monday. "With an estimated growth rate of 11.57 per cent, the state is set to outperform the national average and maintain strong economic momentum," a statement issued by Ch...

February 10, 2026 5:39 PM

PM Modi highlights aspirations of young minds during Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared glimpses from his interaction with students from Coimbatore, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat and Assam during the second episode of the ninth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026. The Prime Minister held an informal interaction with students, referred to as Exam Warriors, as part of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) 2026. Welcoming students to the special edition of the programme, Modi noted that this time Pariksha Pe Charcha was organised across different parts of t...

February 10, 2026 11:40 AM

PM Modi hails Bastar Pandum festival, says Bastar now symbol of culture, confidence and development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated the people of Chhattisgarh for the special celebration of the ‘Bastar Pandum’ festival, saying the event showcased the rich culture, traditions and tribal heritage of the Bastar region while reflecting its transformation into a symbol of development and self-confidence. The festival, held from February 7 to 9, emerged as a major cultural platform highlighting Bastar’s tribal identity through art, music, dance, handicrafts and indigenou...

February 9, 2026 6:08 PM

Chhattisgarh: PM Modi promoted tribal culture, commercialised forest resources through branding, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's sustained efforts towards tribal empowerment, cultural revival and economic self-reliance while addressing the closing ceremony of the Bastar Pandum Festival in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district. Speaking on the last day of the festival, Shah highlighted the Centre's initiatives to promote and commercialise tribal products and traditions, stating that the celebration of the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Mun...

February 9, 2026 2:44 PM

Pariksha Pe Charcha: PM Modi inspires students with leadership wisdom, culture and Chhattisgarhi snacks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi connected warmly with students from Raipur, Chhattisgarh, during a lively and culturally rich segment of the second episode of the ninth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026, held on Monday. The multi-location interaction, which also featured students from Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, Devmogra in Gujarat, and Guwahati in Assam, turned especially memorable when students from Raipur welcomed the Prime Minister with traditional Chhattisgarhi snacks. The gesture created an ...

February 9, 2026 12:37 PM

Centre, states’ coordinated strategy has pushed Naxalism to brink: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Saturday chaired a high-level security review meeting on Left Wing Extremism (LWE) in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, and expressed confidence that the menace of Naxalism will be completely eliminated from the country before March 31. The meeting was attended by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, senior officials from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, heads of central armed police forces, intellige...

November 30, 2025 9:43 AM

PM Modi chairs 60th DGP/IGP Conference in Raipur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday chaired the 60th Conference of Directors General and Inspectors General of Police in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, where senior police and security officials from across the country convened to review India’s internal security situation and outline the roadmap for strengthening policing in line with the national vision of Viksit Bharat. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "The first day of the DGP/IGP Conference in Raipur witnessed extensive deliberations...

November 27, 2025 12:33 PM

PM Modi to attend 60th All India Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police Conference in Raipur on Nov 29-30

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the 60th All India Conference of Director Generals and Inspector Generals of Police on November 29–30 at the Indian Institute of Management, Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Attendees will include the Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Ministers of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai and Bandi Sanjay Kumar, DGPs of States and Union Territories, and heads of Central Police Organisations. The three-day meeting, being h...