Bhupesh Baghel

Congress Won't Be Affected By Leaders' Exits: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister After Rajasthan Crisis

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 22, 2020

Congress will not be impacted by Jyotiraditya Scindia's exit and Sachin Pilot's rebellion, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has said, as he attacked the BJP alleging it is no more a party of ethics and character and "can do anything, anywhere."

Omar Abdullah Threatens To Sue Over Congress Leader's Sachin Pilot Dig

India News | Reported by Nazir Masoodi, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Monday July 20, 2020

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah today threatened legal action against Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel for implying that Congress rebel Sachin Pilot's moves were linked to he and his father being released from detention in Kashmir earlier this year.

Bhupesh Baghel Inaugurates Chhattisgarh's Biggest Solid Waste Processing Plant

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 24, 2020

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel today inaugurated the states biggest solid waste processing plant in Raipur district, where 500 tons of garbage will be disposed daily, officials said.

Include Chhattisgarh In Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan: Bhupesh Baghel

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday June 21, 2020

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday demanded that the Centre include districts of the state under the recently launched ''Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan, an employment-cum-rural public works campaign launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi a day earlier.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Launches All-Weather Road Connectivity Scheme

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 19, 2020

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Friday launched the ''Mukhyamantri Sugam Sadak Yojana'' (MSSY) under which all-weather connectivity will be provided to government buildings and public places not linked by pitch roads, officials said.

Officer Suspended After Being Charged For Rape During Tenure As Collector

India News | Reported by Anurag Dwary, Edited by Nandini Gupta | Thursday June 4, 2020

An IAS officer in Chhattisgarh was suspended on Thursday, a day after he was charged with sexually assaulting a 33-year-old woman.

Ajit Jogi's Last Rites To Take Place In Chhattisgarh On Saturday

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 30, 2020

The last rites of Ajit Jogi, the first chief minister of Chhattisgarh who died at a hospital in Raipur today, will take place on Saturday in his home district of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi, an official said.

"Chhattisgarh Lost Its Patriarch": Politicians Condole Ajit Jogi's Death

India News | Edited by Sumana Nandy | Friday May 29, 2020

Ajit Jogi, the first chief minister of Chhattisgarh, died today at the age of 74 after being in the hospital for nearly three weeks. Over the past week, Mr Jogi had suffered two cardiac arrests.

Punjab, Chhattisgarh Join 6 States For Mandatory Quarantine For Fliers

India News | Reported by Mohammed Ghazali, Anurag Dwary, Edited by Stela Dey | Saturday May 23, 2020

The Punjab government today announced 14-days of mandatory home quarantine for passengers returning to the state via flights, buses, and trains as flights are all set to resume from Monday. Chhattisgarh followed suit and Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel also called for a mandatory 14-day institutional quarantine for passengers upon arrival in his stat...

Don't Open State Borders For Few Months: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Writes To PM Modi

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday May 15, 2020

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to open state boundaries for the next few months and called for stopping inter-state transportation, except for migrants or essential services, to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Wants Centre To Return CSR Donations To PM-CARES

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday May 15, 2020

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Friday asked the Centre to return CSR donations made by industrialists of his state to the PM CARES fund, saying the money "is ours...of the people of the state".

Let States Decide On COVID-19 Zoning: Bhupesh Baghel To PM Modi

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday May 11, 2020

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Monday said the Centre should allow state governments to decide on red, green, orange zones based on the severity of the coronavirus situation in areas under their jurisdiction, officials said.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Writes To PM Modi, Requests For Rs 30,000 Crore Aid

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 9, 2020

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi again to provide a financial assistance of Rs 30,000 crore to the state to help it restore its economy.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Seeks Rs 30,000 Crore COVID-19 Aid From PM

India News | ANI | Saturday May 9, 2020

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Friday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding Rs 30,000 crore package for the state for the upcoming three months to mitigate economic crisis induced by COVID-19 outbreak.

COVID-19: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Appeals To PM To Allow Economic Activities Within States

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday April 11, 2020

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel today urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to permit states to carry out economic activities within their borders.