Today at a Glance: CGPSC daily current affairs – August 01, 2026
- Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai announced ₹20 lakh ex-gratia each to the families of two Chhattisgarh labourers, Deepak Ratray and Bhopinder Kumar, killed in the Kulgam (Jammu & Kashmir) terror attack on July 31, 2026.
- The CM directed senior state officials to coordinate immediately with the Jammu & Kashmir administration to support the grieving families.
- In a separate development reported today, CM Sai sought special provisions under PMGSY-IV and urged adoption of the Arunachal Pradesh road-construction model to improve connectivity in remote, inaccessible parts of the Bastar division.
- The state government reiterated that industrial investment proposals worth nearly ₹8 lakh crore have been attracted to Bastar since the launch of the Industrial Development Policy 2024-30, underscoring the urgency of last-mile road connectivity.
Comprehensive News Analysis & Syllabus Interlinkages
Kulgam Terror Attack: CM Announces ₹20 Lakh Ex-Gratia for Slain Chhattisgarh Labourers
Core News Update (What Happened?)
Two migrant labourers from Chhattisgarh, Deepak Ratray (24) and Bhopinder Kumar (28), were working at a brick kiln in Kelam village, Kulgam district (J&K), when terrorists attacked them on July 31, 2026. Ratray died on the spot; Kumar, who sustained serious chest injuries, succumbed the following day.
CM Vishnu Deo Sai announced ₹20 lakh ex-gratia assistance to each of the two families and directed senior officials to establish contact with the J&K administration. Official Source Citation: (Source: ANI / Deccan Chronicle)
Context & Background (Why is it in News / History)
Large numbers of unskilled and semi-skilled workers migrate out of rural Chhattisgarh each year for brick-kiln, construction, and agricultural wage labour in other states. Such distress migration periodically exposes workers to risks in conflict-affected regions.
The state government’s swift ex-gratia announcement reflects its established practice of extending immediate financial relief to families of Chhattisgarh residents who die outside the state in accidents or acts of violence.
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