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Deadly explosion at Vedanta plant in India leaves 10 workers dead, dozens injured

At least 10 workers were killed and more than 30 others injured following a major explosion at a Vedanta power plant in India’s Chhattisgarh state, marking one of the region’s most serious industrial accidents in recent years. The incident occurred at approximately 2:30 PM IST on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in the Sakti district while workers were on their lunch break, triggering panic and a large-scale emergency response. Officials confirmed that 33 workers sustained injuries, with

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14 Apr 2026 09:52 AM 258 views

Deadly explosion at Vedanta plant in India leaves 10 workers dead, dozens injured

At least 10 workers were killed and more than 30 others injured following a major explosion at a Vedanta power plant in India’s Chhattisgarh state, marking one of the region’s most serious industrial accidents in recent years. The incident occurred at approximately 2:30 PM IST on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in the Sakti district while workers were on their lunch break, triggering panic and a large-scale emergency response. Officials confirmed that 33 workers sustained injuries, with

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31 Maoists Arrested In Vijayawada And Kakinada After Massive Search Operations

A major breakthrough in Andhra Pradesh’s anti-Naxal operations unfolded on Tuesday as police arrested 31 Maoists hiding in Vijayawada, Kakinada and other parts of Krishna district. The arrests created a stir across the region, especially as several of those detained were senior Maoist leaders from Chhattisgarh who had quietly entered the state to escape intensified combing operations. In a major strike, 27 Maoists were arrested from a four-storey building in New Autonagar, K

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18 Nov 2025 10:25 AM 254 views

31 Maoists Arrested In Vijayawada And Kakinada After Massive Search Operations

A major breakthrough in Andhra Pradesh’s anti-Naxal operations unfolded on Tuesday as police arrested 31 Maoists hiding in Vijayawada, Kakinada and other parts of Krishna district. The arrests created a stir across the region, especially as several of those detained were senior Maoist leaders from Chhattisgarh who had quietly entered the state to escape intensified combing operations. In a major strike, 27 Maoists were arrested from a four-storey building in New Autonagar, K

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6 Feared Dead in Chhattisgarh Train Collision as Passenger Train Rams Goods Train

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04 Nov 2025 11:35 AM 342 views

6 Feared Dead in Chhattisgarh Train Collision as Passenger Train Rams Goods Train

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Why November 1 marks formation day for many Indian states

Every year on November 1, several Indian states and union territories mark their foundation day, celebrating the day they were officially reorganized or granted statehood. The date holds unique historical significance as it marks the outcome of India’s post-independence administrative restructuring — a process that reshaped the nation’s map to reflect linguistic and cultural identities. While most people associate November 1 with Kannada Rajyotsava, commemorating the birth of Karnataka,

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Why November 1 marks formation day for many Indian states

Every year on November 1, several Indian states and union territories mark their foundation day, celebrating the day they were officially reorganized or granted statehood. The date holds unique historical significance as it marks the outcome of India’s post-independence administrative restructuring — a process that reshaped the nation’s map to reflect linguistic and cultural identities. While most people associate November 1 with Kannada Rajyotsava, commemorating the birth of Karnataka,

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Chhattisgarh May End 5-Day Work Week in Govt Offices

A political and administrative debate has erupted in Chhattisgarh over the BJP-led state government’s intention to reverse the five-day work week policy for government employees. Introduced in February 2022 by the former Congress government, the policy gave Saturdays and Sundays off in exchange for extended working hours during weekdays. It was aimed at enhancing work-life balance, promoting staff well-being, and streamlining public service delivery.

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19 Jun 2025 05:14 AM 702 views

Chhattisgarh May End 5-Day Work Week in Govt Offices

A political and administrative debate has erupted in Chhattisgarh over the BJP-led state government’s intention to reverse the five-day work week policy for government employees. Introduced in February 2022 by the former Congress government, the policy gave Saturdays and Sundays off in exchange for extended working hours during weekdays. It was aimed at enhancing work-life balance, promoting staff well-being, and streamlining public service delivery.

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Maoist Leader With Rs 1 Crore Bounty Among 14 Killed in Chhattisgarh Encounter

In a significant operation, 14 Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district. The operation, which took place late Monday night into Tuesday morning, resulted in the death of Chalpati, a senior Maoist leader with a Rs 1 crore bounty on his head. The encounter occurred in the Kularighat reserve forest, located along the Chhattisgarh-Odisha border, just 5 km from Odisha's Nuapada district. A joint team of security forces, includi

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Maoist Leader With Rs 1 Crore Bounty Among 14 Killed in Chhattisgarh Encounter

In a significant operation, 14 Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district. The operation, which took place late Monday night into Tuesday morning, resulted in the death of Chalpati, a senior Maoist leader with a Rs 1 crore bounty on his head. The encounter occurred in the Kularighat reserve forest, located along the Chhattisgarh-Odisha border, just 5 km from Odisha's Nuapada district. A joint team of security forces, includi

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Man in Chhattisgarh Fraudulently Claims Benefits Using Sunny Leone's Name

A shocking case of fraud has come to light in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, where a man, Virendra Joshi, allegedly opened a bank account in the name of actress Sunny Leone and has been receiving Rs 1,000 every month under the Mahtari Vandan Yojana, a government scheme aimed at providing financial assistance to married women. The fraud was discovered in Talur village, raising serious concerns about the verification process and the accountability of officials handling the scheme.

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23 Dec 2024 05:56 AM 1.01k views

Man in Chhattisgarh Fraudulently Claims Benefits Using Sunny Leone's Name

A shocking case of fraud has come to light in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, where a man, Virendra Joshi, allegedly opened a bank account in the name of actress Sunny Leone and has been receiving Rs 1,000 every month under the Mahtari Vandan Yojana, a government scheme aimed at providing financial assistance to married women. The fraud was discovered in Talur village, raising serious concerns about the verification process and the accountability of officials handling the scheme.

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High Uranium Contamination in Chhattisgarh Drinking Water: Health Risks and Natural Solutions

Recent studies have revealed dangerously high levels of uranium in drinking water sources across six districts in Chhattisgarh, including Durg, Rajnandgaon, Kanker, Bemetara, Balod, and Kawardha. Testing indicates uranium concentrations ranging from 86 to 130 micrograms per litre, well above the World Health Organization's recommended limit of 15 micrograms per litre. This contamination poses serious health risks, including increased chances of cancer, kidney disease, and pulmonary condit

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22 Oct 2024 06:40 AM 1.33k views

High Uranium Contamination in Chhattisgarh Drinking Water: Health Risks and Natural Solutions

Recent studies have revealed dangerously high levels of uranium in drinking water sources across six districts in Chhattisgarh, including Durg, Rajnandgaon, Kanker, Bemetara, Balod, and Kawardha. Testing indicates uranium concentrations ranging from 86 to 130 micrograms per litre, well above the World Health Organization's recommended limit of 15 micrograms per litre. This contamination poses serious health risks, including increased chances of cancer, kidney disease, and pulmonary condit

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Deadly explosion at Vedanta plant in India leaves 10 workers dead, dozens injured

Deadly explosion at Vedanta plant in India leaves 10 workers dead, dozens injured

31 Maoists Arrested In Vijayawada And Kakinada After Massive Search Operations

31 Maoists Arrested In Vijayawada And Kakinada After Massive Search Operations

6 Feared Dead in Chhattisgarh Train Collision as Passenger Train Rams Goods Train

6 Feared Dead in Chhattisgarh Train Collision as Passenger Train Rams Goods Train

Why November 1 marks formation day for many Indian states

Why November 1 marks formation day for many Indian states

Chhattisgarh May End 5-Day Work Week in Govt Offices

Chhattisgarh May End 5-Day Work Week in Govt Offices

Maoist Leader With Rs 1 Crore Bounty Among 14 Killed in Chhattisgarh Encounter

Maoist Leader With Rs 1 Crore Bounty Among 14 Killed in Chhattisgarh Encounter

Man in Chhattisgarh Fraudulently Claims Benefits Using Sunny Leone's Name

Man in Chhattisgarh Fraudulently Claims Benefits Using Sunny Leone's Name

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Gas Tanker Collision on Jaipur-Ajmer Highway Kills 8 and Causes Huge Fire

Donate blood in June and get free Giants game tickets at Stanford Blood Center

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Deadly explosion at Vedanta plant in India leaves 10 workers dead, dozens injured

Deadly explosion at Vedanta plant in India leaves 10 workers dead, dozens injured

31 Maoists Arrested In Vijayawada And Kakinada After Massive Search Operations

31 Maoists Arrested In Vijayawada And Kakinada After Massive Search Operations

6 Feared Dead in Chhattisgarh Train Collision as Passenger Train Rams Goods Train

6 Feared Dead in Chhattisgarh Train Collision as Passenger Train Rams Goods Train

Why November 1 marks formation day for many Indian states

Why November 1 marks formation day for many Indian states

Chhattisgarh May End 5-Day Work Week in Govt Offices

Chhattisgarh May End 5-Day Work Week in Govt Offices

Maoist Leader With Rs 1 Crore Bounty Among 14 Killed in Chhattisgarh Encounter

Maoist Leader With Rs 1 Crore Bounty Among 14 Killed in Chhattisgarh Encounter

Man in Chhattisgarh Fraudulently Claims Benefits Using Sunny Leone's Name

Man in Chhattisgarh Fraudulently Claims Benefits Using Sunny Leone's Name

High Uranium Contamination in Chhattisgarh Drinking Water: Health Risks and Natural Solutions

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