Nov 2018

CHHATTISGARH Telangana offers assistance to Chhattisgarh for assembly polls   The Telangana government has offered assistance to Chhattisgarh, which goes to polls on November 11 and 20, such as sealing the border to ensure bogus voters do not enter and monitor transportation of cash and liquor into that state.   The officers of the state … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Ballot beats bullet: Record 76.28% voting in Chhattisgarh   The turnout in the first phase of polling in Maoist-hit Bastar and Rajnandgaon hit a record 76.28% — a sign that the people of Chhattisgarh have chosen the ballot over the fear of ultras’ bullets.   The highest turnout of 85.15% was recorded in Dongergaon and the lowest (47.35%) … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Chhattisgarh Culture : Gendi & Rahas dance   Gendi is regionally spoken term for stick in Chhatisgarh. The dancers are mounted on two long bamboo or just any firm stick and manoeuvre through the crowd of other Gendi (sticks) ridden dancers. Thumping on the ground, maintaining excellent balance as they sway to the tribal … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Firecrackers banned in six major cities in winter   In a bid to curb air pollution during winter, the Chhattisgarh Environmental Conservation Board (CECB) has banned bursting of crackers from December 1 to January 31 in six major cities of the state, including Raipur. It may be noted that the wedding season also fall during the ban … Read more

CHHATTISGARH   Chhattisgarh Culture : Panthi Dance   Panthi Dance is one of the prominent ritual of the Satnami community of Chhattisgarh. The Satnamis believe in Nirvana philosophy and their dance conveys this ideology. The community celebrates the birth anniversary of Guru Ghasidas on Maghi Purnima. The rich cultural heritage and traditional legacies of the … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Chhattisgarh Culture : Jhirliti   Due to lack of a fixed pattern Its tough to categorize it as a set dance form. This dance is performed in a Halloween like ritual.   It is played by the kids in the Bastar region of central India along with Chhatisgarh. As the sun sets in, the … Read more