Dec 2018

CHHATTISGARH   Chhattisgarh History : Surguja State Surguja State, was one of the main princely states of Central India during the period of the British Raj, even though it was not entitled to any gun salute. Formerly it was placed under the Central India Agency, but in 1905 it was transferred to the Eastern States … Read more

CHHATTISGARH   Chhattisgarh History : Sakti State   Sakti State was one of the princely states of India during the British Raj. It belonged to the Chhattisgarh States Agency, which later became the Eastern States Agency. The capital was Sakti town.The princely state acceded to the Indian Union on 1 January 1948, thus ceasing to … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Chhattisgarh culture : Dohe Folk Songs   The different forms of Dohe are very the popular culture in some of the parts of Chhattisgarh.   This is a style of folk song still preserved by some of the tribal communities.   This genre is a wonderful reflection of the philosophy, faith, culture and tradition … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Kanak Tiwari appointed C’garh’s Advocate General   Senior Advocate of Chhattisgarh High Court , Kanak Tiwari has been appointed the new Advocate General of the State.   Earlier the Advocate General Jugal Kishor Gilda resigned from the post right after Bhupesh Baghel assumed the office of Chief Minister. Gilda, who hails from Nagpur in … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Chhattisgarh government begins process to return land to Bastar farmers   The state government has initiated the process to return nearly 2000 hectares of farmers’ land acquired in tribal Bastar region for the Tata Steel’s proposed mega steel plant project which has since been abandoned. This is the first time in the country’s history … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Chhattisgarh Culture : Kaksar Dance   Kaksar is a festival dance, performed by the Abhujmaria of Bastar. Prior to the rains, the Maria cultivators in every village worship the deity for reaping a rich harvest. To invoke the blessing of the deity, Kaksar, a group dance, in which young boys and girls take part, … Read more

CHHATTISGARH   Chhattisgarh History : Kawardha State   Kawardha State was one of the princely states in the Central Provinces of India during the period of the British Raj. The capital of the state was Khairagarh town, in Kabirdham district of Chhattisgarh state.   Kawardha State was founded in 1751. According to legend its name … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Chhattisgarh Culture : Muria Dances   The Murias of North Bastar are trained in the Ghotul for all types of their community dances. Before any dance is commenced at a wedding or a festive occasion, the Murias first worship their drums. Very often they begin with an invocation to ‘Lingo Pen’, the phallic deity … Read more

CHHATTISGARH   Centre released Rs 205.95 cr for AMRUT projects this year   The Central Government released Rs 205.95 crore  under State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs) for implementation of Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)  project in the State for the current financial year. Nine cities in Chhattisgarh are covered under the Atal … Read more

CHHATTISGARH e-Challan distribution to be faster soon   The Raipur Municipal Corporation under the Smart City project will be outsourcing work for dispatch and delivery of e-Challans generated by the City Traffic System .   The Raipur Smart City Ltd is developing a ‘Smart Parking System’ under Smart City Mission on Public Private Partnership (PPP) … Read more