CHATTISGARH
Dussehra Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed in your state today (October 20, 2026)?
Bank holiday today: On October 20, 2026, banks in many Indian states will be closed for Dussehra and other festivals. Meanwhile, Sikkim and Manipur will have banks open on that day.
These mid-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25%, according to analysts
There are times when a watchlist is more important than a buy list. But if you still insist on putting money in the market, look at fundamentally strong stocks. While doing so, however, be clear that the invested money might still shed some value in the near term, or at least underperform. Coming specifically to mid-cap stocks, even in the initial phase of a recovery, they may well have limited ability to see a sharp upmove. Why?
Bank holiday today (Aug 26, 2026): Are SBI, PNB, HDFC Bank and other banks open or closed today for Eid-E-Milad and Onam?
On August 26, 2026, banks will remain closed in observance of Onam and Id-E-Milad. Customers planning visits to physical branches are advised to consult the RBI holiday calendar beforehand. While Onam is a vibrant harvest celebration honored in Kerala, Eid-e-Milad marks the significant birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad, influencing banking activities across several states.
Onam bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on Tuesday, August 25, 2026? Check status
Bank holiday today: In Kerala, banks will remain closed on August 25 and 26 in observance of Onam and Milad-i-Sherif, while several other states will also celebrate Id-E-Milad with a closure on August 26. Despite these holidays, online and mobile banking will be fully operational. Customers are encouraged to plan their branch visits accordingly to ensure a smooth banking experience during these festive days.
Elephant found dead in Chhattisgarh's Korba; electrocution suspected
An elephant, approximately 15 years old, was found dead in Korba district, Chhattisgarh, on Saturday. The carcass was discovered near Gitakunwari village. Preliminary findings suggest electrocution as the cause of death, though the exact cause will be confirmed after the post-mortem. Over 50 elephants have died in the state in the past four years.
Chattisgarh CM Baghel got 508 cr from absconding promoters Mahadev App: ED
ED conducted searches at Hotel Triton and another location in Bhilai and successfully intercepted a cash courier Asim Das who was sent from UAE especially, to deliver large amount of cash for electioneering expenses of the ruling Congress. ED has recovered cash amount of ₹5.39 Crore (from his Car & at his residence)," the ED said on Friday.
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Innovative cafe in Ambikapur rewards ragpickers who collect plastic with meals
To tackle the plastic waste disposal and inadequate funding for public facilities in Ambikapur, Chattisgarh, municipal officials established a unique cafe where ragpickers and underprivileged individuals could exchange collected plastic waste for food. The collected plastic waste is recycled and extensively used in road construction.

SECL's supplies to rise with the opening of new railway track line
Chattisgarh East Railway, a special purpose vehicle floated by SECL will connect Kharsia, Korichapar, Dharamjaygarh and Korba. This will enable coal evacuation from two large coalfields at Mand-Raigarh and Korba.

Poor and the deprived have a space in this Craftsvilla
The firm is focusing on targeting a minimum of 1000 artisans over the next 6-9 months, mainly women artisans in Kutch, to tribal artisans in Chattisgarh, West Bengal.

Poor states in for Rs 3.5 lakh crore coal bonanza
The initial round of auctions are expected to benefit Chattisgarh and Odisha the most since majority of the cancellations are related these states.

Bharat Heavy Electricals bags Rs 359 crore contract from NMDC
The work pertains to state-owned NMDC's three million tonnes per annum integrated steel plant at Nagarnar in Chattisgarh.

Chattisgarh govenrment plans to build nearly 1 lakh toilets in three months
"Singh has also asked them to start work towards building toilets and have taps installed for supplying potable water for households," Mishra said.

Did funds for Chattisgarh come from 'maternal uncle's house': Narendra Modi asks Rahul Gandhi
Narendra Modi today mounted a shrill attack on Rahul Gandhi over use of central funds by BJP-ruled Chattisgarh.

Ministry of Corporate Affairs writes to Chattisgarh government on CSR policy
Ministry of Corporate Affairs has written to the Chattisgarh govt on the state's proposed CSR policy.
Skill-based programme to be replicated in Naxal-hit districts
A skill-based placement programme launched in militancy-hit Jammu and Kashmir will be replicated in worst affected Naxal districts of the country.
No deal in release of Sukma Collector Alex Paul Menon: Chattisgarh CM
Chattisgarh CM Raman Singh and the Maoists' mediators said there was no secret deal behind the release of Sukma Collector Alex Paul Menon.
Alstom T&D shares up 3% as co announces Rs 84 crore order
Alstom T&D has bagged an order worth Rs 84 crore from Chattisgarh State Power Transmission Company for setting up a 400 kv substation.
Alstom T&D bags Rs 84 cr substation contract
Under the terms of the contract, Alstom will provide three-phase auto transformers and shunt reactors, as well as the entire substation automation system.
Centre can use Special Police Officers to combat insurgents: SC
The Supreme Court clarified that they were free to use the services of SPOs in fighting insurgent groups in the country, except in Chattisgarh.
BHEL bags Rs 2,665-cr order from Chattisgarh
BHEL has bagged a Rs 2,665-crore order for supply and installation of a 2x600-MW thermal power plant in Raigarh in Chattisgarh.
New deployment plan: More CRPF jawans in Red zones
The decision was taken at a high-level deployment review meeting.
3 Naxals killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh
Three Maoists were killed in a police encounter in Chhattisgarh.
Centre to hold meet with 5 naxal-affected states
As the joint counter-Naxal action launched recently in Chattisgarh and Maharashtra enters a crucial stage, Union home minister P Chidambaram has convened a meeting of five affected states in Raipur on Friday to review the operational and deployment details.
Chattisgarh to provide 100 MW power to Karna
The Chattisgarh govt has promised to provide 100 MW of energy to the power starved Karnataka to ease the crisis.
Karnataka to get 100 MW of power from Chhattisgarh
Power-starved Karnataka has been promised 100 megawatt of energy by the Chattisgarh government.
Joint forces gear up for big Naxal hunt
The neutralising of 17 Naxalites, including some Dalam leaders, on Monday night in joint operations by the Chattisgarh police and Andhra Pradesh’s Grey Hounds near Bijapur-Khammam border may only be a trailer.
Educomp share up 3% on deal
Educomp Solutions Ltd has signed an agreement with the Government of Chattisgarh on July 20, 2007 for implementation of computer aided learning.
Adanis may set up 1,000-mw power plant in Chattisgarh
Adani group is looking at setting up a 1,000-mw coal-based power plant at an estimated cost of Rs 4,000 crore in Chattisgarh to supply power to Gujarat government.
Nagarjuna Construction bags Rs 118 cr orders
Nagarjuna Construction Company Ltd on Thursday said it has bagged two projects worth Rs 118 crore from the Chattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh governments.
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