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Contesting polls for 22 years in Chhattisgarh, samosa seller enters the fray again to inspire others

Ajay Pali, 45, is a resident of Kawardha town in Chhattisgarh's Kabirdham district. He has been contesting elections for 22 yrs, from municipal to Lok Sabha polls. He is preparing to contest the 2023 Assembly poll as an Independent candidate, with a message that "the poor too have a voice".…

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

10-litre refined sunflower oil jar launched by GEF India

GEF India launches 10L SKU of Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil; designed to meet modern-day consumer needs and promote environment-friendly products. Expansion into Chhattisgarh and Tamil Nadu underway. #GEFIndia #FreedomRefinedSunflowerOil #SumaKanakala

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

Chhattisgarh: TS Singhdeo richest MLA, 21 MLAS booked in criminal cases, says ADR report

RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh deputy chief minister T S Singhdeo is the richest MLA having the highest asset of more than Rs 500 crore while 24 percent of legislators have declared criminal cases against themselves and 13 percent of them have serious criminal charges in the state, says the latest report of…

The Times of India · Oct 13, 2023

‘I saw brutality, but also solidarity,’ says Sudha Bharadwaj, author of From Phansi Yard, of her days in prison

Sudha Bharadwaj, an IITian, chose to work with the poor in Chhattisgarh. Arrested in 2018, for allegedly inciting violence in Bhima-Koregaon, she was imprisoned for two years and wrote a book about her fellow prisoners. She saw brutality and misery, but also remarkable friendships and solidarity, which gave her hope.…

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

Meet Jake Dryan, the British chef obsessed with Indian cuisine

UK-based chef and food blogger Jake Dryan has dedicated his time to exploring Indian cuisine and has been covering the country’s varied culinary repertoire one State at a time. Having covered over 13 States including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Goa, and West Bengal so far, next week, he will start the…

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

BJP Central Election Committee meeting to be held on Oct 15

The meeting is scheduled to take place at the BJP Headquarters in New Delhi at 6 p.m., and it will focuse on the planning for the upcoming elections in five states--Rajasthan, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 11, 2023

Congress, BJP try to outscore each other over Baghel’s ‘Candy Crush’ photo

BJP claims Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel was playing Candy Crush at Congress meeting. Baghel hits back saying he'll continue to play traditional games and Candy Crush. BJP leaders accuse him of playing "scam games" and post his highest score on the game. CM says playing Candy Crush is not a…

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

"Here to ensure BJP victory", Tejasvi Surya leads BJP Yuva Morcha campaign in Chhattisgarh

Tejasvi Surya, National President of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, arrived in Raipur ahead of Chhattisgarh elections. He said they have come to establish BJP in CM House.

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

BJP's choice of two candidates sparks row, Chhattisgarh CM says attempt to play communal card

RAIPUR: Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has drawn criticism for selecting candidates linked to recent communal disturbances in Chhattisgarh.

The Times of India · Oct 10, 2023

223 polling stations close to LWE affected areas identified as ‘sensitive’ in Bhadradri Kothagudem district

Bhadradri Kothagudem district has identified 223 polling stations as 'sensitive' due to proximity to Maoist-affected areas of Chhattisgarh. District police have planned to step up vigil in remote villages to prevent disruption of election process.

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023