Chhattisgarh

The gun battle broke out in a forest along the border of Bijapur-Dantewada districts when a joint team of security personnel was out on an anti-Naxal operation

PM Modi, Amit Shah to attend Raipur DGP-IGP meet on internal security and anti-Naxal strategy

PM Modi's presence will mark his second visit to Chhattisgarh in less than a month; he had earlier participated in the State Foundation Day events on November 1.

Top Naxal commander Madvi Hidma, his wife among 6 killed in encounter in Andhra Pradesh

Hidma, also known by aliases, such as Hidmanna, Hidmalu and Deva, joined the banned organisation in 1991 as a Bal Sangham member.

'During elections, Rahul Gandhi goes abroad, gets ideas from there': Kiren Rijiju on Brazilian woman claim

Rahul Gandhi claims theft of 25 lakh votes in Haryana, says it includes 5.21 lakh duplicate voters, 93,174 invalid voters and 19.26 lakh bulk voters. 

Exploring Chhattisgarh’s journey of culture and change

From ancient temples to sporting glory, Chhattisgarh is transforming its narrative, blending rich heritage with modern innovation

103 Naxalites lay arms in largest-ever surrender by Left-wing extremists in single day in Chhattisgarh

This was perhaps one of the largest-ever surrenders by Left-wing extremists in a single day in Chhattisgarh.

Five dead, five injured as structure in Chhattisgarh steel plant collapses; more feared trapped

The incident took place at the plant of Godavari Ispat Ltd in Siltara area on the outskirts of the capital, a senior police official said.

Ex-Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel's son Chaitanya once again arrested in liquor scam

Chaitanya is already in judicial custody and lodged in a jail since his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) earlier on July 18.

Chhattisgarh tiger population doubles from 17 to 35 in three years, government vows wildlife protection

“Chhattisgarh’s tiger population doubles from 17 to 35 in three years, as government strengthens wildlife protection and conservation efforts.

One Naxalite killed in encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh

The encounter broke out when a joint team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) from Narayanpur and Dantewada and the Special Task Force (STF), was out on an anti-Naxal operation along the inter-district border.

Govt school teacher arrested for mixing phenyl in students meal

The teacher, Dhananjay Sahu, posted at government residential porta cabin schools for boys in Pakela village, was arrested based on a complaint of hostel superintendent Dujal Patel lodged on Tuesday, a police official said.

Gujarat, Chhattisgarh and MP promise land to NTPC to set up nuclear power plants

The plants in Gujarat, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh will be the first solo nuclear power projects taken up by NTPC’s newly incorporated subsidiary NTPC Parmanu Urja Nigam Ltd

Police sub-inspector injured as IED planted by Naxalites explodes in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur

Sub-inspector Prakash Chatti, belonging to the DRG, inadvertently came in contact with the pressure IED, which triggered the explosion and caused injuries on his right ankle.

Two Kerala nuns, arrested in human trafficking-conversion case, granted bail by Chhattisgarh court

A local Bajrang Dal member had alleged that they had trafficked and forcibly converted three young tribal women from Narayanpur district.

Ranchi court sends ex-Chhattisgarh CM’ son Chaitanya Baghel to judicial custody in liquor 'scam'

The ED claimed in a statement that Chaitanya "handled" more than Rs 1,000 crore worth of "proceeds of crime" generated from a liquor "scam" in the state and used Rs 16.7 crore for the development of his real estate project.

22 Naxalites with collective bounty of Rs 37.5 lakh surrender in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur

The cadres, belonging to Kutul, Nelnar and Indravati area committees under the Maad division of Maoists, turned themselves in before senior police, Border Security Force (BSF) and Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) officials here.

Chhattisgarh: 2 women Naxalites carrying Rs 6 lakh bounty killed in encounter

With the latest action, 214 Naxalites have been killed in separate encounters in Chhattisgarh so far this year.

Five Naxalites gunned down in encounters in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district

Seven Naxalites, including top leaders Sudhakar and Bhaskar, were neutralised in the operation in the last three days, said police

Congress to take out foot march in Chhattisgarh to ‘protect’ Bastar’s ‘jal, jungle, zameen’

In the statement, Baij claimed that the Vishnu Deo Sai government in the state has “once again turned Chhattisgarh into a pasture land for corporate houses”.

After Chhattisgarh ops, four Maoists gunned down by security forces in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli

A dozen C-60 parties (300 commandoes) and a component of the CRPF launched the operation from Kawande and Nelgunda areas towards the banks of the Indravati river amidst heavy rains.

Maoist area of influence has decisively shrunk, but the jury is out on their resolve

The end of the feared Basava Raju in Chhattisgarh on the heels of multiple losses for Maoists has all but crushed its armed dimension in India. Does that spell the end of a movement that was not too long ago called India’s gravest internal security threat? Perhaps not, counsel veterans of anti-Maoist operations. The ideology and some of its diehard adherents are still around. Vigilance is essential 

CRPF does cave intervention, kills 31 Maoists in 21-day action at Karreguttalu hills in Chhattisgarh

CRPF DG GP Singh on Wednesday said Operation Blackforest saw the force try out cave interventions for the first time.

Security forces recapture Naxal-occupied hill along Chhattisgarh-Telangana border; hoist tricolor

The rugged Karregutta hill located in a dense forest was a den of dreaded Naxal leaders like Hidma, Deva, Damodar, Azad and Sujata, but has now completely been taken over by security forces.

As Maoists make their last stand, what lies ahead for tribals?

Karegutta Hills in Chhattisgarh is where thousands of security personnel have converged to finish off the Maoist leadership. The ongoing battle is likely to close the chapter on a movement that waged war on the State for over 50 years. That will be a good development but questions on the nature of engagement in future between tribals and others are still up in the air

Students forced to offer namaz at NSS camp; 7 varsity staffers among 8 booked in Chhattisgarh

A probe was instituted after students came back and protested, following which right wing outfits too agitated seeking action against those responsible, the official said