Dec 2018

CHHATTISGARH Chhattisgarh History : Rajgarh State   Raigarh was a princely state in India at the time of the British Raj. The state was ruled by a Raj Gond dynasty of Gond clan.   Raigarh estate was founded in 1625. In 1911 Raigarh estate was recognized as a state. The Rajas of Raigarh also owned … Read more

CHHATTISGARH ·        Law to protect journalists in C’garh soon Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Friday announced that the State Government will enact a law on protection of journalists in the State. The Chief Minister had already issued a directive in this regard to prepare a draft Bill. With the passage of the Bill in the State Assembly, … Read more

CHHATTISGARH   Chhattisgarh History : Bastar state   It was a princely state in India during the British Raj. It was founded in the early 14th century, supposedly by a brother of the last ruler of the Kakatiya dynasty proper, Prataparudra II. In the early 19th century the state became part of the Central Provinces … Read more

CHHATTISGARH No plans to set up Spl Agri Processing Zone in C’garh   The Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has no proposal to set up a special agricultural processing zone in Chhattisgarh in the near future, the Central Government has informed.   The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) does not set up … Read more

CHHATTISGARH ·        C’garh 19th in Sustainable Development Goals Index: Centre ð  Chhattisgarh has stood 19th among states in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) India Index of NITI Aayog with a score of 53. ð  The NITI Aayog had released the Baseline Report of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) India Index, which comprehensively documents the progress … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Chhattisgarh History : Nandgaon Nandgaon State also known as Raj Nandgaon, was one of the princely states of India during the period of the British Raj. Nandgaon town, in present-day Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh, was the only town of the state and the see of the ruler’s residence. The first ruler Ghasi Das Mahant, … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Chhattisgarh History : Kanker Kanker State was one of the princely states of India during the period of the British Raj. Its last ruler signed the accession to the Indian Union in 1947. Kanker State was located north of Bastar State and, except for the valley of the Mahanadi in its eastern part.   … Read more

CHHATTISGARH ·        Chhattisgarh Culture : Dewar Folk Songs ð  The customary Dewar songs are one of such magnificent relic of the rich cultural life of ancient times. ð  Dewar songs are songs of cheerfulness, happiness and gladness. ð  Representing the vibrant and dynamic tribal culture, the melodious Dewar songs refreshes and re energizes the mind … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Bastar Iron Craft   Lohshilp or wrought iron craft is one of the most unique and the oldest craft form in Bastar region.   It has an aesthetic appeal inspite of its simplistic form.   The Bastar Iron Craft art originated from the ironsmith (Lohar) community that used to make equipments or iron tools … 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