The Chhattisgarh government has fixed a target of planting 10 crore saplings under Hariyar Chhattisgarh Campaign at various locations in the state by July 31.

BAIKUNTHPUR: A dam on river Jhunka, which had been a lifeline for Baikunthpur and nearby colliery township Churcha, is dying a slow death due to continuous discharge of untreated polluted water.

RAIPUR: Despite having the dubious distinction of being one of the 20 most polluted cities in world, Chhattisgarh Environment Control Board (CGECB) has stopped monitoring air quality in Raipur for

BILASPUR: Residents of many villages in Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand, besides UP, have been protesting against Kanhar dam being built in Amwar village of Dudhi tehsil of Sonbhadra district of UP.

The drinking water will be supplied to Raipur city after the completion of Raipur Mahanadi Main Canal Project, officials stated.

BHILAI: Steel city Bhilai has already discarded the plastic ban imposed on January 1. People have been seen using plastic carry bags while corporation is still trying hard to enforce the ban.

Chhattisgarh has failed to secure maternal health, besides remaining a laggard in promoting use of contraceptives as an alternative to female sterilization, according MDG India Country Report 2015.

RAIPUR: A study conducted by National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Delhi, has confirmed the presence of coliform bacteria, found in feces in the drinking water supply in Raipur and identified

Union government has released the first installment of Rs 30 crore to Chhattisgarh under its Swachh Bharat Mission for constructing individual and community toilets and implementing solid waste man

State government's urban administration and development department has directed all municipal commissioners, district collectors, and chief municipal officers to carry out drive for removal and col