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CHHATTISGARH C’garh Starts Preparations For Bharatmala Project   Chhattisgarh has commenced preparations for implementation of the Bharatmala project.   A meeting in this regard was held at the official residence of Chief Minister Raman Singh.   During the first phase of the project, five roads would be constructed at a cost of Rs 7000 crore measuring 436 kms, officials informed.   Singh said that ‘Bharatmala’ is an ambitious national project. The State will be linked to three economic corridors. There will be less traffic congestion in several cities including Raipur. There will be easy connectivity to the rest of the ... Read more

Chhattisgarh   Chhattisgarh IAS officer to be CMD of mineral giant NMDC   N Baijendra Kumar, a senior IAS officer of Chhattisgarh cadre, will soon take over as Chairman-Cum-Managing Director (CMD) of mineral giant National Mineral Development Corporation(NMDC), a public enterprise with Navratna status.   An IAS officer of 1985 batch, Baijendra Kumar is at present posted as Additional chief secretary with charge of industries and power besides serving as ACS to chief minister.     Kumar had served important positions during undivided Madhya Pradesh and later in Chhattisgarh and also held important positions during central deputation, including as administrator of All India Institute of Medical ... Read more

Chhattisgarh   Chhattisgarh: Four tribal students die at government hostels in Bastar   At least four tribal students have died in last ten days at residential schools and porta-cabins in Bastar division raising serious concern on negligence of their health and care at the government run hostels yet again.   Parents and students organizations in Sukma have demanded for departmental inquiry in the case and have also demanded for deployment of a nurse at hostel to attend emergencies.   The Gond tribal community has agitated saying that they would stage massive protest if the action isn’t taken in the case. ... Read more