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Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh: A social media post by a teacher in Dhamtari district has sparked controversy, leading to his suspension by the district education authorities. The post, which questioned the state’s decision to celebrate its annual festival while highlighting issues in the education system, went viral and prompted immediate action. Incident Details The incident involves Dhaluram Sahu, an assistant teacher at Nari Primary School in Kurud Block. On October 31, Sahu posted on social media questioning the celebration of Chhattisgarh State Foundation Day, writing: "The education system for children is in disarray, and yet we are celebrating the State Foundation Day. Are we even worthy of celebrating it? Students have not yet received complete textbooks—who is responsible for th...

Raipur, Chhattisgarh: In a move to recognize and encourage traditional medicinal knowledge, the Chhattisgarh government has launched the “Chief Minister Baiga-Guniya-Hadjor Honor Scheme (Scheduled Tribes) 2025”. Under this initiative, eligible members of the Baiga, Guniya, and Hadjor communities will receive an annual honorarium of ₹5,000. The scheme aims to preserve tribal culture and reward individuals who have contributed to the traditional practice of forest-based herbal medicine. Who is Eligible The scheme targets individuals from Baiga, Guniya, and Hadjor communities who have been actively practicing forest-based herbal medicine in their local areas for the past three years or more. Preference will be given to those whose families have passed down herbal medical knowledge for a...

Gariaband, Chhattisgarh: In a major victory for security forces, seven Maoists surrendered to police in the Gariaband-Dhamtari-Nuapada division on Friday, carrying their weapons with them. The surrendered insurgents had a total reward of ₹37 lakh on their heads. Top Leaders Among the Surrendered The surrendered Maoists included two top leaders, Udanti Area Commander Sunil and Secretary Arina, each with a bounty of ₹8 lakh. Other members who surrendered were Ludro, Vidya, Nandini, and Malesh, carrying rewards of ₹5 lakh each, and Kanti, with a ₹1 lakh reward. Weapons and Explosives Handed Over The Maoists arrived at the police station on foot from the jungle, bringing with them one SLR rifle, three INSAS rifles, a single-shot gun, live ammunition, and explosive material, which t...

Kanker, Chhattisgarh: Three days after the death of Manish Nishad, a 50-year-old man who had converted to Christianity, his family was denied permission to perform his last rites in the village, escalating tensions between communities. The incident triggered a major stir in the area on Friday. Family Faces Opposition from Villagers Manish Nishad’s family brought his body to Charama police station after villagers blocked the vehicle, refusing to allow the burial on local land. Reports indicate that local residents objected because the deceased had converted from Hinduism to Christianity, and there were no Christians previously in the village. Despite attempts by the police to mediate, villagers did not relent. The family, along with members of the Christian community, initially tri...