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Raipur: Chhattisgarh continues to reel under an intense cold wave as temperatures plunge sharply across several districts. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), there is no relief expected for the next three days, after which a slight rise in temperature may be recorded. Unusual November Chill After Many Years The northern and central parts of the state are the worst affected. Districts like Balodabazar, Pendra, and Ambikapur are experiencing severe cold, forcing people to rely on bonfires to stay warm.IMD officials noted that such extreme cold in November has been recorded after many years. Typically, winter sets in gradually during this month, but this year, temperatures have dropped abruptly. Durg Coldest in Plains; Raipur Records Rare Dip In the plains, Du...

Raipur: Chhattisgarh has officially launched the paddy procurement process for the Kharif Marketing Season 2025–26 from today. As announced earlier, the state government will procure paddy from farmers at ₹3,100 per quintal, maintaining the previous year’s support price. A total of 2,739 procurement centres have been set up across the state. The government has set a target of procuring 160 lakh metric tonnes of paddy this season. To curb illegal transportation of paddy across state borders, strict security arrangements have been put in place at district checkpoints. Procurement Window: 15 November 2025 to 31 January 2026 The state will procure paddy from 15 November 2025 to 31 January 2026. Farmers can sell their paddy at procurement centres from Monday to Friday. In Durg distr...

Bijapur (Chhattisgarh): In a shocking incident from Naxal-affected Bijapur district, three masked assailants entered a house late Friday night and brutally murdered a 60-year-old man in front of his wife. Police suspect Naxal involvement behind the killing and have launched a detailed investigation. Elderly man killed with an axe The incident took place in Pootkel village. According to police, a group of unidentified men barged into the home of Dharma Soyam around 10 PM and attacked him with sharp weapons, including a tangiya (axe). The attackers reportedly struck multiple blows, killing him on the spot. Assailants covered their faces Providing details, police officials said the three attackers had their faces covered with cloth.Upon receiving information, a team from Basaguda ...