Chhattisgarh

Maoist sniper with Rs 8 lakh bounty killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

Kanna, who held the rank of deputy commander in company No. 02 of PLGA (People's Liberation Guerrilla Army) battalion No. 01 and was also a CYPM/DVCM (divisional committee member), carried a bounty of Rs 8 lakh under the state government's surrender and rehabilitation policy, said the police officials.

Jul 7, 2025

IMD predicts widespread thunderstorms with heavy rainfall; orange alert issued across multiple states

(IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for several districts across Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Assam for the next 2–3 hours, indicating the likelihood of moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds

Jun 11, 2025

HM Amit Shah lauds security forces for eliminating 31 Maoists

Lauding heroic efforts of security forces in eliminating 31 Maoists at Karregutta hills, Chhattisgarh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said security forces have achieved a historic milestone in the fight against Maoism by eliminating notorious Maoists in the biggest operation to date.

May 14, 2025

Coal miners are real energy warriors of the nation: Union Minister

Over 70 per cent of India's electricity generation depends on coal, Union Minister of Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy, said on Thursday, underscoring the need to balance development with sustainability, accelerate responsible mine closure practices, and continuously improve environmental benchmarks.

Apr 11, 2025

Chhattisgarh: CBI raids residences of ex-CM Baghel, MLA, IPS officers

A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) squad swooped down on multiple locations tied to former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and others in a sweeping operation.

Mar 26, 2025

Prez Murmu calls to end Maoism, praises exemplary traditions of Chhattisgarh Assembly

The silver jubilee of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly marked a historic moment with a strong call for eradicating Maoism, as leaders and dignitaries celebrated the state's democratic journey. President Draupadi Murmu, while addressing the occasion on Monday in Raipur, highlighted unity, empowerment, and development as pivotal for shaping Chhattisgarh's future.

Mar 24, 2025

Chhattisgarh Assembly sets unique example of parliamentary conduct: President Murmu

President Murmu on Monday said that the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly has set a unique example of parliamentary democracy in India.

Mar 24, 2025

30 Maoists killed, one jawan martyred in two separate encounters in Chhattisgarh

In a decisive crackdown on Maoist insurgency, security forces in Chhattisgarh have gunned down 30 Maoists in two intense encounters that began on Thursday morning in the Bastar region.

Mar 20, 2025

22 Maoists killed in two separate operations in Chhattisgarh

In a significant breakthrough against insurgency, security forces on Thursday eliminated 22 Maoists in two separate operations conducted in the Bijapur and Kanker districts of Chhattisgarh.

Mar 20, 2025

Three killed in truck-car collision in Chhattisgarh's Mahasamund

In a tragic road accident, three persons, including a one-year-old girl, died in the Mahasamund district of Chhattisgarh in the early morning hours of Wednesday when a container and a car collided head-on.

Mar 19, 2025

Chhattisgarh prisoners take holy bath with Sangam water

In a unique initiative under the directives of Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, prisoners across Chhattisgarh were given a bath with sacred Sangam water inside jail premises on Tuesday.

Feb 25, 2025

Centre releases over Rs 562 crore to bolster rural local bodies in Punjab, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh

Centre releases over Rs 562 crore to bolster rural local bodies in Punjab, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh

Feb 18, 2025

12 Maoists gunned down, two cops killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur

As many as 12 Maoists were gunned down in a major encounter with security forces in Bijapur's National Park area in Chhattisgarh ahead of the Panchayat elections, police said on Sunday.

Feb 9, 2025

Adani Group commits Rs 60,000 crore investment plan to enhance Chhattisgarh's power generation

The Adani Group has announced a planned investment of Rs 60,000 crore to expand the group's power plants in Raipur, Korba, and Raigarh in Chhattisgarh.

Jan 12, 2025

Amit Shah lauds Chhattisgarh govt for action against Maoists

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday commended the Chhattisgarh government for its determined efforts in combating Maoism in the state.

Dec 16, 2024

Will end Naxalism in Chhattisgarh by March 2026: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday reiterated the government's resolve to rid Chhattisgarh of Maoism by March 31, 2026, and hailed the state police's efforts in curbing Left-wing extremism over the past year.

Dec 15, 2024

President Murmu, PM Modi extend warm wishes on State Foundation Day to multiple states, UTs

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Friday extended their heartfelt greetings to the people of several States and Union Territories, including Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu on State Foundation Day.

Nov 1, 2024

Tata Technologies shelves project to develop 36 Govt ITIs in Chhattisgarh

Global engineering and product development company Tata Technologies on Saturday said that it has cancelled a project worth Rs 1,188.36 crore to develop 36 government ITIs (industrial training institutes) in Chhattisgarh.

Aug 10, 2024

Telangana HC dismisses KCR's plea for stay on Judicial Commission probing power pacts

In a setback to former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, the Telangana High Court on Monday dismissed his writ petition seeking direction to stay proceedings of Justice L. Narasimha Reddy Commission constituted by the Congress to probe into Power Purchase Agreements made by the previous BRS government with the Chhattisgarh.

Jul 1, 2024

Vote in record numbers to strengthen democracy: PM Modi's appeal to voters in Mizoram, Chhattisgarh

As voting for the 40 seats of Mizoram and 20 seats of Chhattisgarh began on Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to the voters to vote in record numbers and also urged the first-time voters to exercise their franchise and strengthen the festival of democracy.

Nov 7, 2023