RAIPUR: Sharing a personal phone number on social media triggered a political wrangle between the leaders of two rival parties in Chhattisgarh. The state deputy chief minister, Vijay Sharma, when asked by a citizen on social media about the bad marshy road conditions and where to report it, shared the mobile number of former CM Bhupesh Baghel, holding him accountable for such pathetic roads. Sharma, on his microblog X-post, stated that such (faulty) existing roads are his (Baghels) contribution. Baghel retorted, To address the problems of bad roads, you are sharing my (mobile) number with the people. When things are not within your capability to handle, then leave being the deputy chief minister and the home minister. Rather, the entire BJP government should resign. You should go. Congressmen have also been protesting, sitting on the waterlogged roads with potholes in Kawardha, the home district of Sharma. The Congress cadres should not sit but lie down on these roads because the previous Congress regime is responsible for it. They didn't make the roads for years. We got Rs 4 crore approved by our chief minister, the tender process already done, and the work started, Sharma said. The present BJP government is about to complete two years if office but couldn't repair the roads. Owing to the bad road construction, a journalist has been murdered. When you cannot make or repair roads, then you don't have any right to be the minister of the state, said Deepak Baij, state Congress president, countering Sharma. Sharma also shared a toll-free number on social media, asking netizens not just to discuss but also to ensure that to reveal any information if they have about illegal immigrants (in the state). On releasing a toll free number by the home minister, the former CM Baghel criticised saying: Your officials are not able to search/trace the illegal immigrants and you have to reach out to the people (for help). Such works should be done with public participation. But one needs to wear Chhattisgarh eyeglasses to see the infiltrators and not the Italian specs, Sharma replied.
Maoist killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur
RAIPUR: Security forces have neutralised a Maoist cadre during the ongoing search operation in Chhattisgarh's strife-torn Bijapur district, about 400 km south of Raipur, the Bastar police said on Saturday. Acting on specific intelligence inputs about the presence of senior cadres of the banned outfit in the forested terrain of Indravati National Park area of Bijapur, a joint team of security forces left for a search operation on Friday, stated the police. The intermittent firing continues between the troops and the Maoists. So far, a male Maoist body has been recovered by forces along with weapons from the encounter site, the police added. Additional details were not divulged owing to the security concerns for the security personnel engaged in the anti-Maoist campaign in the region, as the search operation is ongoing. In the last 18 months, as many as 415 Maoist cadres have been killed in various encounters in the Bastar Range. 435 Maoists, including 48 women, killed in 18 months of anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh: Official data Shah has declared that the country will be Maoist-free by March 31, 2026 . In this context, the series of encounters against the left-wing extremists remains a part of the renewed strategy to free the Chhattisgarh state from the influence of Maoists. Early this year on 9 February in one of the biggest offensives planned in Chhattisgarh, at least thirty-one Maoists in uniform were killed in the fierce gun battle with the security forces close to the core Indravati National Park region in Bijapur. Bijapur, among the seven Maoist-affected districts in the Bastar zone, is cited as an epicentre of Red rebels in south Chhattisgarh.
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Chhattisgarh forest department withdraws circular on CFR rights after massive tribal protests
RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh forest department on Thursday withdrew its advisory circular issued to its field officers for implementation of Community Forest Resource (CFR) rights following the massive protest in several districts by people, mostly tribals, who alleged the move as states attempt to weaken the Forest Rights Act and undermine the constitutional power of Gram Sabhas. Activists working on forest and tribal rights highlighted that a letter issued by the Chhattisgarh Forest Department on May 15 seeking to designate the department as the nodal agency for implementing the FRAan act that is not only legally untenable but also a direct encroachment on the jurisdiction of the Tribal Development Department. The forest department has invoked the National Working Plan Code 2023 under the guise of scientific forest management to threaten the implementation of Community Forest Resource (CFR) rights, supported by Gram Sabhas and other state institutions. This move jeopardises community control and management over nearly 20,000 sq km of forests in the state, they claimed. The forest department affirmed that its directive was advisory in nature as the field implementation of CFR rights was becoming inconsistent due to the lack of clarity on how to develop and integrate CFR management plans with the National Working Plan Code 2023. Spontaneous and big rallies were taken place as the collective voice across tribal regions during the last couple of days, with memorandums addressed to chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai were submitted, seeking his intervention to refrain the forest department from obstructing the rights of forest-dependent communities and instead support the remaining 8,000 forest-reliant villages in securing their rightful CFR claims. The May 15 directive was apparently seen not just as an alleged violation of the spirit of the FRA but also constitutes a direct breach of constitutional provisions related to Scheduled Areassuch as PESA Act, Fifth Schedule, and supremacy of Gram Sabha decisions. The opposition from some NGOs and Gram Sabhas appear to have emerged from a misunderstanding as the advisory was never intended to restrict community rights but to safeguard against the mismanagement and further ensure that CFR rights management plans are scientifically robust, law compliant and harmonised nationally. On the direction of the state forest minister the May 15 circular has been withdrawn owing to the confusion, V Sreenivasa Rao (PCCF & Head of Forest Force) told this newspaper. The forest department now seeks instructions from the Centre and the state government to issue model CFR management plans in consonance with the National Working Plan Code and provide detailed guidelines for the departments of Tribal Welfare and Forest.
Three dozens of snakes found hiding under floor tiles in house in Chhattisgarh
RAIPUR: Snakes often become more active during the rainy season and are frequently spotted near human habitats. But few can stay calm when faced with not just one or two, but dozens of snakes clustered inside a home, even if they know how to stay safe from reptiles during the monsoon. At Devri locality of Arang town, around 40 km from Raipur, Indra Kumar Sahu was appalled to find as many as 37 snakes at his house thriving below the fixed tiles of his house. Sahu immediately called a snake catcher for their safe removal. The snake catcher cited the snakes belonging to the venomous Cobra family and traced some burrows under the tiles. Few days ago, I found a couple of small snakes inside my house. Thinking that it is nothing unusual to sight snakes from unexpected locations in residential areas during monsoon season. Later a day after, I again saw a snake sneaking out from our room. I got too worried and asked a snake catcher to visit. And with the help of neighbours, anticipating limbless reptiles perchance lying under the ground began knocking the floor tiles, Sahu narrated. While continuing their inspection of the tiles on the floor and walls, they perceived hollow sound emanating from beneath when striking a couple of tiles creating suspicion. After the tiles were removed, those present at Sahus place were taken aback finding several snakes huddled together underneath with some vague impressions of burrows and holes. Soon, the locals called the emergency helpline number Dial 112 to attend to the alarming situation. The police arrived at the residence and with the help of a snake catcher released all the rescued snakes into a far away forest. The locals in Arang claimed that they do not nurture any intolerance or hostility towards snakes but its quite natural for them to panic.
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RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh, known for its rich forests and mineral resources, professed to make strides towards emerging as one of the fastest-growing industrial hubs with opportunities and innovations. Over the past one and a half years, the state has received investment proposals worth over Rs 6.75 lakh crore, reflecting a convincingly growing confidence among investors. The consistent progress was further reinforced at the 'Industry Dialogue-2' held in Raipur on Tuesday. New investment proposals worth Rs 1.25 lakh crore were finalised on Tuesday in the state, which is no longer limited to traditional mining areas but is focused on future sectors like information technology (IT), semiconductors, healthcare, green energy and logistics, officials said. Even the region like Bastar, once cited as a disturbed area and focused on security, is now turning into hubs of industry, technology, and jobs. The progress is towards realising PM Narendra Modis vision of a Developed India. Chhattisgarh is a land of immense potential, affirmed Vishnu Deo Sai, Chief Minister, while addressing the event. The shift in investor confidence is not restricted to urban centres but is also significantly growing in tribal regions like Bastar (south) and Surguja (the northern part of the state). The recently implemented Industrial Development Policy 2025 has played a crucial role in making Chhattisgarh a natural destination for investors. The state has effectively transitioned from ease to speed of doing business, said a government spokesperson. Key features of the Industrial Policy include the Single Window System 2.0, over 350 reforms, fast-track land allotment, auto-approval mechanisms, and special incentives for women entrepreneurs, SC/STs, third gender individuals, and rehabilitated former Maoists. As part of this policy, Chhattisgarh has also announced its first Special Economic Zone (SEZ) near Raipur, with a focus on IT, pharmaceuticals, and electronics manufacturing. The SEZ will offer plug-and-play infrastructure, subsidised land, and rapid administrative clearancesdesigned to attract significant foreign direct investment and enhance the states export-oriented growth model. To strengthen logistical infrastructure, the state cabinet last Monday approved the Chhattisgarh Logistics Policy 2025, which aims to transform the state into a national logistics hub, with a special focus on tribal areas.
Three killed, six injured as bus collides with truck in Raipur
RAIPUR : Two men and a woman were killed and six other persons injured after a private bus they were travelling in collided with a truck in Chhattisgarh's capital Raipur on Tuesday, police said. The accident took place in the morning near Kendri village under Abhanpur police station limits, located 25 km from here, when the bus was heading to Raipur from Jagdalpur (Bastar district), Senior Superintendent of Police Lal Umed Singh told PTI. The bus hit the rear end of the truck, which was moving in the same direction, apparently in a bid to overtake it, he said. Three bus passengers, identified as Azhar Ali (30), resident of Kondgaon, Balram Patel (46), from Jagdalpur, and Barkha Thakur (31), from Mahasamund, died on the spot and six others suffered injuries, the official said. After being alerted, an ambulance was rushed to the spot. A police team also reached the accident site, he said. The injured passengers were shifted to a hospital and were later discharged after treatment, the official said. The incident briefly disrupted the movement of vehicles on the route, he said. A case has been registered in connection with the accident, the SP added.
Three killed, six injured as passenger bus rams into truck in Chhattisgarh
RAIPUR: Three people died and at least six others were injured after a passenger bus enroute to Raipur from Jagdalpur (Bastar) rammed with a Hyva truck on a national highway near Kendri, about 30 km from the Chhattisgarh capital on Tuesday. A police team from Abhanpur rushed to the spot, shifted the injured to a local hospital. The bus, moving at high speed while trying to overtake the Hyva lorry, hit the truck from the left side. The bus of Royal Travels was on its way to Raipur. The injured six have been admitted in the local hospital for immediate medical attention, said Siddeshwar Pratap, town inspector, Abhanpur. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem. The lorry skidded off the road after the driver lost control. The front left side of the bus, where all the victims were seated, was completely damaged. The deceased have been identified as Azhar Ali (30), Balram Patel (46) and Barkha Thakur (31) The officials are in touch with the relatives of the injured passengers. The condition of two injured were stated to be critical. Further details awaited.
Chhattisgarh liquor scam: 1200-page supplementary charge-sheet filed against arrested Congress MLA
RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh state Bureau for Investigation of Economic Offences (EOW) on Monday filed a 1200-page supplementary charge-sheet in the special court against the arrested Congress MLA Kawasi Lakhma, in connection with the alleged liquor scam in Chhattisgarh. A six-time Congress legislator Lakhma, who was excise minister in the earlier Congress regime led by Bhupesh Baghel, was arrested on January 15 this year and has been in jail as among the prime accused. Lakhma appeared virtually before the trial court proceeding via video conferencing. He appealed the court to allow him to appear physically instead of virtually before it, saying that he was neither a terrorist nor a Pakistani. In the fourth charge-sheet produced before the special court (Prevention of Corruption Act), around seventy have been named as accused including Lakhma who was found to have grossly disregarded his position as the minister. The probe, examination of evidence gathered including financial analysis indicated an alleged gross misuse of his then constitutional post in manipulating the tender process and interfering in the decisions. And Lakhma got a share of Rs 64 crore from the liquor scam, according to officials. Over a dozen have been arrested so far in connection with the liquor scam case. The ED investigating the fraud in liquor claimed a prevailing criminal syndicate has operated illegal bribe collections by controlling the high-level management of key state departments and state public sector units in Chhattisgarh. The Central probe agency estimated that Proceeds of Crime of around Rs 2,161 crore have been generated by the suspects in the liquor scam. As a commodity, the liquor though often led the Chhattisgarh to secure high revenue collections but it eventually also became an issue of acrimonious tussle in the states political battleground between the Congress and the BJP.
Chhattisgarh Chief Secretary gets last-minute three-month extension minutes before farewell
RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh Chief Secretary Amitabh Jain, who was set to retire on Monday with a formal farewell planned by the cabinet, received a last-minute three-month extension following a phone call from Delhi. The extension came after Governor Ramen Deka had already conveyed his wishes and the state cabinet led by Vishnu Deo Sai had prepared to bid him farewell at the secretariat. The state government in the cabinet meeting, following the approval from the Centre, took the decision to extend the tenure of the CS. This is for the first time any chief secretary rank officer has been given an extension in Chhattisgarh that came into existence in November 2000. Jain got elevated as the CS in November 2020 and is the state's longest-serving officer in that role. The state cabinet was specially called on Monday to bid adieu to the top bureaucrat upon his superannuation. Earlier in the day, Jain visited Rajbhawan where the Governor honoured Jain with a shawl and a shrifal (coconut) expressing admiration for his illustrious services. The CS later went to the secretariat to attend the cabinet meeting. While the meeting was about to conclude, a call from the central government halted the farewell programme where the state ministers and the chief minister were to give speeches to acknowledge the services and contributions of Jain while in office as the CS. Neither the state government nor Jain had any inkling about the Centres decision that came just a couple of hours before the retirement. Officials informed that a customary farewell programme was also to be organised by the officials of the General Administration Department and the staff union in the secretariat hall on Monday evening. The Chhattisgarh government didnt get any response from the Centre till yesterday about its earlier proposal sent to Delhi seeking an approval to grant a 3-month extension to Jain. As the state government kept looking for any indication from the central government, there also arose a possibility of announcing a new CS. However nothing was clear before the Sai cabinet met on Monday, an official in the know-how of the development said.
Amit Shah-Nadda and Kharge to energise party leaders, cadres in Chhattisgarh
RAIPUR: July 7 will be a significant day in Chhattisgarh politics as the national presidents of two rival political parties will be in the State to energise their respective leaders and cadres. The Opposition Congress is organising a mega public rally in the State capital to be addressed by the party chief, Mallikarjun Kharge. He is expected to give a strong message to the party on how to get going aggressively against the ruling regime on issues of public interests. The Opposition has planned a Kisan-Jawan-Samvidhanpublic meetingto strengthen its voice against BJPs double engine government and gear-up the party leaders and cadres. To make the upcoming rally create an expected impact, the Congress state leadership has asked the office bearers of different organisations and fronts of the party, including the MLAs, elected representatives to ensure the people of their respective areas turn up in good numbers. The party has given responsibility to its leaders to cover all districts of the state and hold discussions with the cadres right up to the grassroot level. The BJP government in Chhattisgarh has lost the trust of the public and it looks towards Delhi for directions and decisions for governance in the state. Now its our responsibility to fix the accountability of the government, said Sachin Pilot, state Congress party in-charge. The alleged issues of losing public trust, deteriorating law and order, school education, farmers, misusing agencies, and silencing dissent will be the key focus of the Congress. Meanwhile, the ruling BJP is preparing in a big way to organise a 3-day leadership training session at Mainpat in Ambikapur from July 7. The structured sessions harmonising the practical strategies with the party ideals will be addressed by the party president JP Nadda on the opening day. The union home minister Amit Shah on the concluding day, will guide the party to sharpen strategy politically, reinforce ideological clarity, besides inspiring the party leaders and cadres with a drive for discipline, digital outreach, good governance and effective communication, elucidated the BJP leaders privy to the party's preparation. Both parties will see the occasions as the preparation to give a boost in the functioning of their various organisations, strengthen party base while aligning the cadres to address challenges at different levels ahead of the 2029 general elections and state elections. The BJP stated that the visit of Kharge to Raipur is intended to check the looming faction feud and internal strife within the state Congress.
Yoga Guru ashram linked to foreign funding, running as drug operative centre in Chhattisgarh
RAIPUR: Self-styled yoga guru who returned from Goa a few months ago to establish a sprawling Ashram in Chhattisgarhs Dongargarh in Rajnandgaon district was arrested and remanded to judicial custody for allegedly engaging in a network of drugs and immoral activity in the garb of his spiritual retreat centre. Born and brought up in Dongargarh, about 120 km west of Raipur, Kanti Agarwal alias Yogi Baba has promoted himself as a spiritual guru in Goa and abroad. He left his hometown Dongargarh some two decades ago. The 'yoga guru' claimed to have visited several countries, and for a decade he was operating a Yoga Ashram, which was like a resort in Goa. He shifted to Dongargarh to set up a similar Ashram in a 39-acre farmhouse which was under construction for the last few months. On the basis of intelligence inputs and few complaints, the police raided the farmhouse and seized nearly 1.9 kg of cannabis, sex toys, illegal drugs and other objectionable things. During police interrogation he revealed that the lease for his Goa Ashram was over and so returned to replicate the same practice by creating another Ashram at his home town. He boasts of having visited around 100 countries and projected himself as an eminent yoga guru among his disciples and foreign tourists, the police said. He was reportedly involved in some criminal activities in Goa and we are exploring it. We have been in touch with Goa police to check his antecedents. We are examining the record of his land where the Ashram is coming up. He claimed himself as a director for nearly a dozen NGOs and was also receiving grants from abroad. He is believed to have a good customer base among the foreigners, Mohit Garg, Rajnandgaon district police chief told this newspaper. The yoga guru has been arrested under the narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances (NDPS) Act Section 20 after marijuana was seized from the Ashram and sent to jail under the judicial remand. The police got complaints and intelligence inputs that minors and youths visited his place in the guise of attending peace and meditation training at the farmhouse where they reportedly got engaged in anti-social activities and consumed drugs. After the police raid and the recoveries, yoga teacher Kanti Agarwal was arrested. We are carrying out our extensive probe into his roles and involvement in NGOs, his foreign connections and trying to find out his property source, said Garg, the SP. It was in the initial stage, before he could launch his full-fledged Ashram, the police took swift action. He returned to Dongargarh 3 months back, the police said. Locals informed that he received education till Class12.
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Raipur police arrested a couple from Delhi airport. The arrest relates to the murder of Kishore Paikra. Paikra's body was found encased in cement inside a suitcase. The suitcase was inside a steel trunk. Aniket Upadhyay and his wife are the suspected masterminds. The motive was a land brokerage dispute. Upadhyay's father is a retired police officer.
Villagers protest against RRVUNL, Adani in Chhattisgarh over unkept promises of development
RAIPUR: Local tribal villagers led by the regional political outfit Gondwana Gantantra party (GGP) blocked the transportation of coal via road-rail route at Ambikapur, 330 km north of Raipur, while registering their symbolic protest against the Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (RRVUNL) and Adani Group, alleging 'the promised commitments were not being fulfilled'. Besides obstructing the movement of coal supplies on the road, the protestors also placed rocks on railway tracks to block transportation. The Parsa East-Kente Basan coal block at Ambikapur in north Chhattisgarh was awarded to RRVUNL. The Adani Group entered into an agreement as Mine Developer-cum-Operator (MDO) under a contract. Police and administrative officials were deployed during the protest rally and demonstration. Protestors also placed rocks on railway tracks to block transportation. We registered a strong protest with our symbolic demonstration against the administration, besides the arbitrary stance of the RRVUNL and Adani group management for unfulfilled promises after the launch of the project. The transportation of coal, either by road or railway, came to a standstill with our protest. The promises like employment for locals, regional development, CSR-related works, 100-bedded hospital among others proclaimed during the public hearing organised ahead of the execution of the project here, are yet to be attained in the affected villages, claimed Jagannath Singh Keram, GGP national spokesperson, who also alleged that major works of the project are allotted to outsiders and local inhabitants remain ignored. Ambikapur collector Vilas Sandipan Bhoskar confirmed to TNIE that he had received a six-page GGP memorandum highlighting various grievances and elucidating the local people's demands, but he didn't reveal the district administration's next course of action. Ban Singh Netam, sub-divisional magistrate of Udaipur block, where the coal block has been allocated to RRVUNL, said that the protest was organised peacefully and no nuisance reported.
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Raipur Couple Kills Disabled Man, Hides Body In Cement-Filled Steel Trunk
In a chilling development in the sensational Raipur murder case, the Chhattisgarh Police on Tuesday night brought back the accused couple-Ankit Upadhyay and his wife Shivani Sharma-from Delhi, where they had been arrested at the airport.
Raipur Couple Kills Disabled Man Over Land Dispute, Hides Body In Cement-Filled Trunk
Preliminary interrogation revealed that Raipur-based lawyer Ankit Upadhyay and his wife conspired to kill the victim Kishore Paikra
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Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 24: Shri Kailakh Jyotish Avim Vedic Sansthan Trust, Raipur (Thather), Jammu & Kashmir, organized a function at Gandhi Nagar, Jammu. The event became a platform to highlight how collective efforts of these pillars can lead to a more cohesive and morally empowered society. A key highlight of the occasion was the participation of the entire team of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI), led by its president Arun Gupta. Accompanying him were senior vice president [] The post Shri Kailakh Trust holds function appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Decomposed body found in suitcase in Raipur; two suspects detained at Delhi airport
RAIPUR: In a chilling case reminiscent of recent high-profile crimes, the decomposed body of a young man was discovered stuffed inside a suitcase, which was placed within a large tin trunk and dumped in an isolated area near Indraprastha Colony in Raipur. The abandoned trunk was spotted by passers-by in a deserted stretch of land on the outskirts of the colony. Upon investigation, the police found the suitcase packed with cement, with the body believed to be 34 days old. The deceased has been identified as Kishore Paikra. Acting on preliminary evidence and investigation, Raipur police detained two primary suspects, Ankit Upadhyay and Shivani Sharma, at Delhi airport with assistance from the CISF and Delhi Police. We have dispatched a team to Delhi to bring the suspects to Raipur for further interrogation, said Lal Umed Singh, Senior Superintendent of Police, Raipur. While the motive behind the killing remains unclear, police suspect premeditated murder due to the deliberate concealment of the body. Forensic experts believe that filling the suitcase with cement may have been an attempt to slow the decomposition process and mask the odour of the corpse. CCTV footage from the Indraprastha Colony and nearby areas revealed the trunk being transported in an old car with fake number plates, reportedly registered in 2005, likely in an effort to mislead investigators. A woman was also seen walking suspiciously near the car in the footage, hinting at her possible involvement. The suspects, who had recently rented a house in Indraprastha Colony, allegedly fled to Delhi after disposing of the trunk. Police were able to gather crucial leads based on the CCTV recordings and from a shopkeeper in Gole Bazar who recalled selling the trunk to a young couple. Further investigation is ongoing to uncover the motive and full details behind the gruesome crime.
Body found encased in cement in Chhattisgarh, two suspects nabbed in Delhi
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The visit was canceled due to bad weather. Shah met jawans from two anti-Naxal operations in Abujhmad and Karregutta Hills along the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border in Raipur and shared lunch with them: Chief Minister Vishnu Deo
RAIPUR: Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Monday said the anti-Naxal operations should be carried out effectively in a transparent manner and the exercise should not be politicised. The Congress in-charge for Chhattisgarh was talking to reporters at the Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur, after arriving here for a two-day visit during which he will chair a series of meetings with the party leaders. Asked about Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent statement that anti-Naxal operations will be continued during the rainy season, Pilot, said, The Congress has always been against violence and extremists. Our leaders have sacrificed their lives to keep this country and state safe. Whatever effective action is to be taken, it should be taken. Action should be done in a transparent manner and it should not be politicised. This is a matter of internal security. No one should do politics over this. Whatever action is taken, it should be done by taking everyone into confidence. It should be effective, transparent and should not have any political colour, the former Union minister said. Pilot said everyone should come together to end Naxalism not only in Chhattisgarh but also in other states which have been struggling with the menace. Strict steps should be taken after a lot of deliberation. Action should be transparent and accountable. Whatever conclusion comes out of this, the public should get its benefit. Action should be done on the ground and not by giving speeches again and again, he said. Briefing about his visit, the Congress leader said meetings will be held for two days to seek reports of works done by different wings and cells of the party's Chhattisgarh unit and chalk out a roadmap for future course of action. (Senior Congress leaders) Mallikarjun Kharge ji and Rahul Gandhi ji have dedicated the year 2025 for the organisation. Therefore, we want to strengthen the organisation from booth to state level, Pilot said. The changes that need to be made and the roadmap to be followed will be discussed in detail during Monday meetings. We will work to give a new direction to the party by holding continuous meetings for two days, he said. Pilot said he will also hold a meeting with Congress MLAs on Monday night to chalk out a strategy to corner the ruling BJP during the monsoon session of the state assembly next month.
Anti-naxal operations must be transparent, not politicised: Sachin Pilot
Raipur: Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Monday said the anti-Naxal operations should be carried out effectively in a transparent manner and the exercise should not be politicised. The Congress in-charge for Chhattisgarh was talking to reporters at the Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur, after arriving here for a two-day visit during which he will Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Dont politicise anti-Naxal ops, conduct them in transparent manner: Sachin Pilot
Raipur, Jun 23: Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Monday said the anti-Naxal operations should be carried out effectively in a transparent manner and the exercise should not be politicised. The Congress in-charge for Chhattisgarh was talking to reporters at the Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur, after arriving here for a two-day visit during which he will chair a series of meetings with the party leaders. Asked about Union Home Minister Amit Shahs recent statement that anti-Naxal operations will be [] The post Dont politicise anti-Naxal ops, conduct them in transparent manner: Sachin Pilot appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Chhattisgarh: Roads built under PM JANMAN Yojana, villagers happy over development
Chhattisgarh: Roads built under PM JANMAN Yojana, villagers happy over development Raipur: The residents of Basin village in Gariaband district of Chhattisgarh are happy and excited over the construction of roads, under the PM JANMAN yojana, as this will open new horizons of connectivity and opportunity for them. The construction of the road has created [] The post Chhattisgarh: Roads built under PM JANMAN Yojana, villagers happy over development appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
No respite for Maoists during monsoon amid ongoing operations, warns Amit Shah
RAIPUR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday asserted that Maoist insurgents would be given no respite during the monsoon season, a period traditionally marked by reduced activity among the Red rebels in Chhattisgarh. During his two-day visit to the state, Shah warned that security forces would maintain the same momentum in anti-Maoist operations throughout the rainy season. He reiterated the governments commitment to eliminating Naxalism from the country by March 31 2026. The minister urged 'misguided youths' associated with the banned CPI (Maoist) outfit to surrender and avail themselves of the state governments lucrative rehabilitation policy. Lay down your arms and join the mainstream for a secure future. You will not get a better opportunity. Trust the government. Many have surrendered, and I assure you that both the Centre and the state will fulfil their promises, Shah said, praising the Chhattisgarh government for accelerating the anti-Naxal campaign since January 2024. Later in the evening, Shah chaired a high-level review meeting in Naya Raipur attended by Directors General and Additional Directors General of Police from Chhattisgarh and other Maoist-affected states. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and State Home Minister Vijay Sharma also participated. Earlier in the day, Shah performed bhoomi-pujan and laid the foundation stone for a dedicated campus of the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) and a Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) in Nava Raipur. The combined project is to be developed at a cost of Rs 268 crore. These institutions will provide a strong foundation for a swift and modern criminal justice system across central India. All major forensic investigations will now take place in Nava Raipur. Our goal is to establish the worlds best evidence-based criminal justice system, he said. The NFSU campus, for which the state government has allotted 40 acres, will offer professional courses in forensic chemistry, biotechnology, toxicology, DNA fingerprinting, ballistic science, cyber security, and digital forensics. Shah also claimed that an NFSU degree would become a job guarantee for youth under the Modi government. Chhattisgarh currently operates four regional forensic laboratories in Ambikapur, Bilaspur, Durg, and Jagdalpur. On Monday, the Union Home Minister is scheduled to visit Abujhmad in Narayanpur district, where he will interact with villagers and meet security personnel stationed at the Irkbhatti camp.
'Will Not Let Maoists Sleep Even During Monsoon': Amit Shah
Delivering a firm message in Nava Raipur of Chhattisgarh on Sunday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah reaffirmed the Centre's commitment to ending Maoism in India by March 31, 2026.
Surrender for better future: Amit Shah appeals to Maoists
Raipur: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said Maoists wont get rest during monsoon as operations against them will continue during rains, even as he appealed to Maoists to lay down arms and join the journey of development while ruling out any talks. Shah laid the foundation stones for the National Forensic Science University Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Shah lays foundation stones for NFSU campus, Central Forensic Science Lab in Nava Raipur
RAIPUR, Jun 22: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday laid the foundation stones for the National Forensic Science University (NFSU) campus and a Central Forensic Science Lab in Chhattisgarhs Nava Raipur Atal Nagar. Shah, who is on a two-day visit of the state during which he will tour a security camp and chair meetings on ongoing anti-Naxal operations, was accompanied by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, Assembly Speaker Raman Singh and ministers. The state government has allotted 40 acres [] The post Shah lays foundation stones for NFSU campus, Central Forensic Science Lab in Nava Raipur appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
He is a resident of Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh, achieved a 100 percentile in JEE Mains 2021. In Class 10, he secured an All India Rank of 26 with an impressive 98.4 percent marks.
Naxalites kill two villagers in Chhattisgarh ahead of Amit Shah's visit
BIJAPUR: Naxalites have killed two villagers in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, police said on Sunday. The police in a statement said they have received information that two innocent villagers were brutally murdered by Naxalites in Sendrabor and Aempur villages under the Pamed police station area. The police were verifying the information, the release said without specifying any reason behind the killings and when the crime took place. The incident comes ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Chhattisgarh. Shah will reach Raipur on Sunday afternoon for a two-day visit to the state. On June 17, three villagers, including a 13-year-old boy, were strangled to death by Naxalites using a rope in their native Peddakorma Bijapur village of Bijapur district. Two of the three deceased were relatives of senior Maoist cadre Dinesh Modiyam, who surrendered before police in March this year, an official earlier said.
Cold chain and irradiation facility in Chhattisgarhs Dantewada to boost tribal earnings
RAIPUR: In a first-of-its-kind initiative carrying prospects to augment tribal incomes and reduce post-harvest losses, the Dantewada district administration in south Chhattisgarh is establishing an integrated cold chain and multi-product food irradiation facility at Patarras village. The cutting-edge infrastructure first government-led facility of its kind in India under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY) is going a long way to transform how forest and horticultural produce is stored, processed, and marketed in the Bastar region. Dantewada and surrounding districts are home to abundant Minor Forest Produce (MFP) such as tamarind, mahua, wild mango, millets, and indigenous spices, among others. The sorry state of affairs remains that 10-20 per cent of these produce are either perished or lost annually due to the lack of proper storage to reduce the risk of spoilage, preservation process and value addition infrastructure. An effective solution has now been followed to minimise such losses. The land acquisition has been completed, and an agreement has been signed with the Board of Radiation and Isotope Technology for irradiation technology. The facility is scheduled to become operational in the district. The new beneficial facility addresses the critical need by combining cold storage, gamma irradiation, processing, and logistics infrastructure to extend shelf life, reduce spoilage, and improve the marketability of local products. The Dantewada administration has already identified markets for the locals in Raipur, Visakhapatnam and other key locations. This is the first such government-led initiative in the country under PMKSY. The service or convenience is not just an infrastructure project -- its a game-changer for tribal livelihoods. It will help our forest produce collectors and farmers get better prices, reduce wastage, and participate in larger markets. Over time, it will energise the rural economy of Bastar and create a value chain that truly belongs to the people here, Kunal Dudawat, Dantewada Collector, told TNIE. By reducing losses and enhancing profitability, it will increase incomes for tribal producers and create scope of local employment across the supply chain. The entire project is funded by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries and the District Mineral Foundation (DMF) in Dantewada. The government stated that keeping value addition within the region will ensure that more income stays with the Bastar tribal communicates who produce it. The initiative is also aligned with regional development strategies to minimise left-wing extremism by expanding access to sustainable livelihoods.
RAIPUR: In a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at enhancing tribal incomes and reducing post-harvest losses, Dantewada district in southern Chhattisgarh is establishing an integrated cold chain and multi-product food irradiation facility at Patarras village. This cutting-edge infrastructure, the first government-led facility of its kind in India under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY) is poised to transform how forest and horticultural produce is stored, processed, and marketed in the Bastar region. Dantewada and the surrounding districts are rich in Minor Forest Produce (MFP) such as tamarind, mahua, wild mango, millets, and indigenous spices. However, due to the absence of proper storage, preservation processes, and value addition infrastructure, an estimated 1020 per cent of these produce are lost or perish each year. To address these critical issues, land acquisition for the project has been completed, and an agreement has been signed with the Board of Radiation and Isotope Technology to implement irradiation technology. The facility is now on track to become operational. This comprehensive facility integrates cold storage, gamma irradiation, processing, and logistics infrastructure to extend the shelf life of produce, reduce spoilage, and significantly improve marketability. The Dantewada administration has already mapped out potential markets for the local produce, including Raipur, Visakhapatnam, and other key urban centres. This is the first such government-led initiative in the country under PMKSY. Its not merely an infrastructure projectits a game-changer for tribal livelihoods. It will help our forest produce collectors and farmers secure better prices, reduce wastage, and access larger markets. Over time, it will energise Bastars rural economy and create a value chain that truly belongs to the people here, said Kunal Dudawat, Collector of Dantewada. By reducing losses and increasing profitability, the initiative will directly boost incomes for tribal producers and create local employment opportunities across the supply chain. The entire project is funded by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries and the District Mineral Foundation (DMF) of Dantewada. The government emphasised that retaining value addition within the region will ensure more income remains with the tribal communities of Bastar. The initiative also aligns with broader regional development strategies to counter left-wing extremism by expanding access to sustainable livelihoods.
MP HC Admits PIL on Racehorse Deaths
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Raipur couple anxious as daughter in Iran is not reachable after her rescue appeal
Aiman Zaidi, 28, moved to Iran to live with her husband who is enrolled in an educational programme in Qom city in north central Iran. Apart from concerns of her safety, her parents are also worried if she would be able to get medical aid for her thyroid condition in the embattled country
Woman Maoist killed in Chhattisgarh encounter; forces continue search
Raipur: An ongoing encounter between security forces and Maoist insurgents in Chhattisgarhs Kanker district has led to the neutralisation of one female Maoist operative, with reports suggesting the possibility of more casualties. The exchange of fire erupted Friday morning in the dense forested hills between the villages of Amatola and Kalpar, across the river in []
In May, eight horses had died on the farm at Raipura village, supposedly due to the hot weather.
RAIPUR: A former government shiksha-karmi (contractual teacher), Jeevam Tulavi (48), and his wife Aarti Korram (39), who have been with the banned outfit CPI (Maoist) since the year 2000, surrendered before the police of Mohla-Manpur Ambagarh Chowki district, about 140 km west of Raipur. Tulavi, during his long association with the Maoist organisation, rose to the level of a divisional committee member, became a trained cadre of Peoples' Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) squad, and imparted the the ideology of the banned outfit through Mobile Political School, the police said. The Mohla-Manpur area is adjacent to other Maoist-affected districts of Gadchiroli and Kanker. Tulavi, a resident of Parvidih village in Mohla-Manpur, was active in the education unit of the Maoist organisation and was mostly engaged in the ultras propaganda network in Abujhmad area in Narayanpur and south Bastar districts of Dantewada, Sukma, Bijapur and Rajnandgaon through Mobile Academic School (MAS). His wife, Agasha alias Aarti Korram, was in charge of the cultural outfit of MaoistChetna Natya Mandli (CNM)which too played a key role in the indoctrination of the left-wing extremists beliefs. She was an active Area Committee Member of Maoists. She had a distinct identity within the Naxal organisation as a singer, poetess, speaker and lyricist. She also used to prepare press releases of the Maoist organisation. The senior Maoist couple, each carrying a reward of Rs 8 lakh on their heads, relinquished their 25-year-long association after realising the hollow, anti-development ideology of the banned outfit, and decided to join the mainstream to live a happy life, a senior police officer stated. Both were given an initial incentive amount of Rs 50,000 each under the rehabilitation policy of the state government. The other facilities earmarked under the policy will also be provided to them. Both surrendered Maoists will be given all the necessary assistance and rehabilitation facilities under the policy. Other naxalites should quit the path of violence and join the mainstream of the society, said Abhishek Shandilya, IG (Rajnandgaon range).
Passengers, including former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel and Raipur Mayor Meenal Choubey, were stuck inside an IndiGo plane for about 40 minutes after landing in Raipur on Wednesday. A technical glitch prevented the door from opening, causing concern among passengers, especially after the recent Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad.
Passengers remain stuck inside IndiGo flight after landing as door fails to open
Raipur: Passengers of Delhi-Raipur IndiGo flight on Wednesday found themselves stuck inside the aircraft for nearly 40 minutes after landing as a technical snag prevented the door from opening. The incident stirred unease among the passengers, particularly in the wake of recent aviation incidents which included the crash of an Air India plane in Ahmedabad Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Raipur faced a snag. Passengers were stuck inside the plane for over thirty minutes after landing. The aircraft door malfunctioned. Raipur mayor Meenal Choubey and ex-CM Bhupesh Baghel were onboard. The airline acknowledged the issue. They expressed regret for the inconvenience. Ground staff eventually opened the door. No passengers were harmed during the incident.
Maoists strangle three villagers, abduct dozen others in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur
RAIPUR: Suspected Maoists have killed three villagers who were relatives of a surrendered commander of the banned outfit at Peddakorma village and abducted around a dozen local inhabitants in Bijapur, about 450 km south of Raipur. The killings by Maoists are seemingly in retaliation for the huge loss of their cadres killed by security forces in the ongoing offensive operations in Bastar. According to local sources, Maoist cadres led by local leader Vella stormed into the village and strangled the relatives of surrendered Naxal commander Dinesh Modium. The deceased victims--identified as Jhingu Modium, Soma Modium and Anil Madwi--were strangled by rope in the presence of other villagers. A former Divisional Committee Member (DVCM), Dinesh Modium relinquished his position in the CPI (Maoist) organisation and surrendered to the police a few months ago in Bijapur. The information regarding the murder of three villagers and kidnapping of others by Maoists at Peddakorma village has been received. The police are verifying the details. Its a cowardly act of Maoists who are attempting to create an environment of fear and terror in the region, stated the Bastar police. Targeting innocents and killing them is unacceptable. We condemn such acts. Those abducted should be set free. It seems the lower naxal cadres are expressing their anger when the state is not properly responding to repeated proposals by Maoists of holding peace dialogue, but instead continuing with the planned operations, said Bela Bhatia, human rights activist. The police team will reach the spotat Peddakormafor further probe on Wednesday and send the bodies for post-mortem, officials said. The red guerrillas are pushed on the back foot by security forces across the major areas of their influence, as they are 'eluding from their secured stronghold bases'. The Maoist movement, once feared for its brutality, is now breathing its last, as peace and development take root across Bastar, asserted Sundarraj P, Bastar range IG. Over 400 Maoists have been killed in separate encounters across the Bastar zone during the last 17 months
Chhattisgarh Congress releases expenditure account after ED attaches Rajiv Bhawan
RAIPUR: After the Enforcement Directorate (ED) provisionally attached the Congress Bhawan in Sukma last Friday, the opposition in Chhattisgarh made public on what expenditures were done and how in the construction of the partys office Rajiv Bhawan in the district. The Congress expressed its annoyance and cited the ED's move as part of the BJPs political conspiracy as the opposition claimed that the central agency has already been provided with the information demanded on Sukma party office in writing. Despite that the ED has maliciously attached the Sukma district office of Congress. The entire expenses on its construction has been borne by the state Congress party, every rupee spent has been accounted for, the payment done through cheques and got audited, claimed Sushil Anand Shukla, Congress media cell chairman. The total cost of construction of the district Congress Bhawan is Rs 65.84 lakh, he stated. The ED has provisionally attached the Congress party office building besides the properties owned by Congress MLA Kawasi Lakhma and his son Harish in connection with the alleged liquor scam in Chhattisgarh. The agency estimated that 'Proceeds of Crime of around Rs 2,161 crore have been generated by the suspects in the liquor scam.' The ED cited that they are being attached as direct proceeds of crime. The federal probe agency suspects the proceeds from the liquor scam were used to construct the Rajiv Bhawan in Sukma, built during the tenure of Lakhma as excise minister. A six-time Congress MLA Lakhma, who was a former excise minister, was arrested early this year and has been in jail since January 16. The Congress asked if the ED has the courage to probe into the Rs 150 crore BJPs state office Kushabhau Thakre in Raipur to find out how such a huge amount was arranged by the ruling party to have an opulent building equivalent to a 5-star hotel? The BJP countered saying that the law will take its own course. The ED has been pursuing the cases of various scams that happened during the previous Congress regime after evidence gathered during searches and ongoing investigations, the ruling party stated. The BJP office in Raipur came into existence with the contribution and efforts of the party workers after a campaign was run for it, said Kedar Gupta, BJP state spokesperson.
DC Jammu stresses punctuality, diligent public services during Bhalwal tour
JAMMU, JUNE 14: Deputy Commissioner Sachin Kumar Vaishya conducted a comprehensive tour of Block Bhalwal today to assess ongoing development activities and assess the status of public infrastructure across the region. The tour included field visits to Water Supply SchemesRaipur, Baran and Sobka, where the DC inquired about water quality parameters and distribution networks. While inspecting rural road networks, the DC stressed the need for construction standards that ensure durability. He also visited a functioning Poly House unit and reviewed [] The post DC Jammu stresses punctuality, diligent public services during Bhalwal tour appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Chhattisgarh govt replaces Urdu-Persian words with Hindi in police record
Raipur: The Chhattisgarh government has replaced Urdu and Persian words used in police official records with Hindi terms that can be easily understood by a layperson, in order to make policing more accessible, transparent and communicative, an official here said on Saturday. Replacing halafnama with shapath patra (affidavit), dafa with dhara (section), fariyadi with shikayatkarta Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Chhattisgarh police replace Persian, Urdu terms with simple Hindi to make law more citizen-friendly
RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh government has replaced Urdu and Persian words used in police official records with Hindi terms that can be easily understood by a layperson, in order to make policing more accessible, transparent and communicative, an official here said on Saturday. Replacing 'halafnama' with 'shapath patra' (affidavit), 'dafa' with 'dhara' (section), 'fariyadi' with 'shikayatkarta' (complainant) and 'chasmdid' with 'pratyakshdarshi' (eyewitness) are some of the examples of this. On the instructions of Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, who also holds the home portfolio, the Director General of Police (DGP) has issued a letter to the district Superintendents of Police (SPs) in this regard stating that difficult and traditional words used in police functioning should be changed with simple and clear Hindi terms, an official statement said. A list of 109 words with their Hindi alternatives have been provided with the letter suggesting to be used in place of old difficult words, it said. When a common citizen visits a police station for any complaint, crime information or other work, he/she is often confused about the language used in the FIR or other documents of the police. Words of other languages are unknown to common people, due to which they are neither able to explain their point properly nor understand the entire process properly, Deputy CM Sharma said on Friday. If the purpose of the police is to help and protect the citizens, then its language should also be such that it is understood by the citizens and increases their confidence, he added. According to the statement, it has also been directed in this letter that all the subordinate officers should be made aware of the change and it should be ensured that the order should not remain a mere formality but its actual implementation should be seen in every police post, police station and office of the state. The Chhattisgarh police will now not only become an institution that enforces law but also become a medium of public communication. This simplification of language will help the complainant to clearly state, hear and understand their case. Procedures like FIR, which was so far understood only by advocates or police personnel, will now be understandable to the common citizens too, it added. Some of the words which will be replaced with simple Hindi terms are 'khayanat' to be replaced with 'hadapna' (to usurp), 'goshwara' with 'naksha' (map), 'nakabjani' with 'sendh' (burglary), 'maal mashruka' with 'looti-chori ki gai sampatti' (looted assets), 'rojnamcha' with 'samanya dainiki' (general diary), 'shinakht' with 'pehchan' (identification), 'adalat diwani' with 'civil nyayalay' (civil court), 'faujdari adalat' with 'dandik nyayalay' (criminal court), 'jarayam' with 'apradh' (crime), 'jaydade mashruka' with 'kurk hui sampatti' (confiscated property), 'zilabadar' with 'nirvasan' (externment) and 'sakin' with 'pata' (address), it said.
CG Vyapam ASO Result 2025: The Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board, Raipur (CG Vyapam) has officially released the CG Vyapam Assistant Statistics Officer Result 2025. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now view their results online through the official website vyapam.cgstate.gov.in.
ED attaches Congress office in Chhattisgarh; assets of ex-minister Kawasi Lakhma
It alleged that cash worth 68 lakh was employed in construction of the Congress Bhawan, 1.40 crore was utilised in construction of house of Harish Lakhma and 2.24 crore was utilised in construction of his own (Kawasi Lakhma) house at Raipur
Liquor scam: ED attaches Congress office in Chhattisgarh's Sukma, properties of MLA Lakhma, son
RAIPUR: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday provisionally attached the party office building of the opposition Congress Bhawan in Sukma district, south Chhattisgarh, besides the properties owned by Congress MLA Kawasi Lakhma and his son Harish in connection with the alleged liquor scam in Chhattisgarh. A six-time Congress MLA Lakhma, who was a former excise minister, was arrested early this year and has been in jail since January 16. The value of the immovable properties attached provisionally by the ED under the Section 5 (1) of the PMLA, 2002, for a period of 180 days is calculated as over Rs 6.15 crore. And the Sukma district Congress office building is estimated at Rs 68 lakh. The ED cited that they are being attached as direct proceeds of crime as the federal probe agency suspects the proceeds from the liquor scam were used to construct the Rajiv Bhawan, built during the tenure of Lakhma as excise minister, in Sukma. The opposition Congress taking a strong objection cited the ED's move as part of the BJPs political conspiracy. The Congress Bhawans were built with the contribution from the party workers and the people. We will give accounts of every single penny spent to construct the Rajiv (Congress) Bhawan. But will the ED also probe into the Rs 150 crore BJPs state office Kushabhau Thakre in Raipur to find out how such a huge amount was arranged by the ruling party to have an opulent building equivalent to a 5-star hotel? asked Sushil Anand Shukla, Congress media cell chairman. Chhattisgarh deputy chief minister Arun Sao countered the opposition and said that the ED has been pursuing the cases of various scams happened during the previous Congress regime, as the agency gathered the evidence during the searches and their investigation are continuing for long. The law will take its own course, Sao asserted. In 2023, the central agency investigating the fraud in liquor claimed a prevailing criminal syndicate had operated illegal bribe collections by controlling the high-level management of key state departments and state public sector units in Chhattisgarh. The ED estimated that Proceeds of Crime of around Rs 2,161 crore have been generated by the suspects in the liquor scam.
21 booked for assaulting, stripping three men over witchcraft allegations in Raipur
The First Information Report was registered on June 9 following a lower court order on the incident which happened three months ago
Chhattisgarh deploys eight IPS officers to Bastar after ASP killed in Maoist IED blast
RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh government has transferred eight young IPS officers to the Bastar region to strengthen anti-Maoist operations following the death of Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Akash Rao Girepunje in an IED blast in Sukma district on Monday . Girepunje, a 2013-batch officer of the state police service, was leading a patrol on the Konta-Errabore route when he accidentally stepped on a pressure IED planted by Maoists. The explosion, which came during a Bharat Bandh called by the banned CPI (Maoist), killed the officer and injured two others. In response, the state home department on Tuesday issued fresh orders posting eight IPS officers of the 2021 batch to districts in Bastar. These officers were earlier serving as city superintendents of police in various parts of the state. They have now been appointed as additional superintendents of police (anti-Naxal operations) in Sukma, Dantewada, Bijapur, Kanker, Narayanpur, and Durg districts. Amid success on anti-Maoist front, Chhattisgarh govt eyes Rs 49,000 crore projects in Bastar As per the order, Surguja CSP Rohit Kumar Shah has been posted as Additional Superintendent of Police (anti-Naxal operations) in Sukma district, and CSP Jagdalpur (Bastar district) Udit Pushkar as ASP (anti-Naxal operations) in Dantewada district. Korba CSP Ravindra Kumar Meena and Raipur CSP Aman Kumar Raman Kumar Jha have been posted as ASPs (anti-Naxal operations) Bijapur district. CSP Jagdalpur Akash Shrishrimal will be ASP (anti-Naxal operations) Bhanupratappur in Kanker district, it said. CSP Civil Lines Raipur Ajay Kumar and CSP Bilaspur Akshay Pramod Sabadra have been posted as ASPs (anti-Naxal operations) in Narayanpur district. Besides, Raigarh CSP Akash Kumar Shukla has been posted as ASP (anti-Naxal operations), Special Task Force, Baghera in Durg district. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai expressed grief over the officers death and warned that the Maoists would face consequences for the cowardly act. He said the government remains committed to eliminating the Maoist threat from the region. Inspector General of Police, Bastar Range, Sundarraj P, praised the courage of the martyred officer and urged police forces in the region to remain motivated. He said Girepunjes sacrifice would not be in vain. (With inputs from PTI)
PRSU Result 2025 Released at prsu.ac.in Direct Link to Download PG Course Result
Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University Raipur (PRSU) has released the PRSU Result 2025 for various UG and PG courses, including M.A, and students who appeared for these exams can now check their results and download the marksheet by entering their roll number on the official website prsu.ac.in.
Setback for forces in Chhattisgarh's Sukma: ASP Akash Rao Girepunje killed in Maoist IED blast
In Sukma district of Chhattisgarh, an IED blast resulted in the death of Additional Superintendent of Police Akash Rao Girepunje. The incident occurred near Dondra village on Konta-Errabor road during a patrol. Maoists planted the IED. Two other police officers sustained injuries and were airlifted to Raipur. Police officials stated that operations against Maoists will continue.
Additional SP killed in IED blast in Chhattisgarh's Sukma; two other police officers injured
RAIPUR: Additional superintendent of police (ASP) of Konta division succumbed to severe injuries he sustained in a pressure Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast planted by Maoists in Sukma, about 500 km south of Raipur, on Monday. In the IED blast, the SDOP and station house officer of Konta were also injured; the condition of the two is stated to be out of danger. Raipur native ASP Akash Rao Giripunje was on his patrol duty walking along with his team on the Konta-Errabore route in the wake of the Bharat Bandh call given by the banned outfit CPI (Maoist) on June 10, when the blast occurred. All three were rushed to the Konta hospital where Giripunje died while undergoing treatment. IED is the most accessible weapon for Maoists. IED blasts remain the biggest challenge for armed forces navigating the Maoist cradle in Bastar region, as many security personnel and civilians have been killed in such incidents.
Woman BJP leader in Chhattisgarh thrashes tribal farmer for allegedly hurling abuse at her
RAIPUR: A video has gone viral from Chhattisgarhs Korba district showing Jyoti Mahant, a woman leader of the ruling party, publicly thrashing a tribal farmer outside the Bakimongara police station on Sunday. According to eyewitnesses, Balwan Singh Kanwar, a farmer from Baredimuda village, was walking along the roadside with his cattle while speaking on his mobile phone. He abused someone on the call, which was overheard by BJP leader as she passed by in her car. Apparently, she felt the offensive utterances by the farmer, who was drunk, were intended for her. She reportedly got down from the car to react, the Korba district police chief Siddharth Tewari told the TNIE . The tribal farmer was initially beaten on the Ravanabhata Maidan road in Korba. Later, some youths brought him to the police station, where he was thrashed again near the premises of the thana. A local Congress MLA from Rampur Phool Singh Rathiya has written to the Korba district police chief to register an FIR against the BJP leader for her alleged hooliganism. Its wrong to claim that the police personnel did nothing to intervene. In fact the preventive action was carried out by the police to stop the woman. If we get any written complaint on the incident, the same will be examined to take appropriate action legally based on facts, the SP said. In the video, the BJP leader was heard shouting ruthlessly on the farmer who was publicly assaulted.
RAIPUR: The Vishnu Deo Sai cabinet embarked on a singular initiative -- Chintan Shivir 2.0 -- where all state ministers shared their experiences, lessons learnt, accounts from the field, as they got an opportunity for introspectionon an attentive, thoughtful platform. Cited as no ordinary government meeting, the two-day extensive deliberations and exchange of better ideas held at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur campus is exclusively designed for the ministers to reflect on their journey in the past one and a half years and to chart out a collective path for the future. The primary objective of Chintan Shivir 2.0 is not just to review previous works but to define Chhattisgarhs clear and impactful role in the making of a developed India by 2047. Each minister presented the innovations undertaken in their respective department, experiences gathered through public service, and about the roadmap ahead. Renowned experts from across the country are delivering lectures on key topics such as good governance, transparency, digital administration, public service ethos, cultural consciousness, and nation-building. The Shivir is structured like a learning workshop where each minister is actively engaged in upgrading their vision and capacity, a government spokesperson said. Special sessions focusing on the core themes of Seva (Service), Sankalp (Resolve) and Seekh (Learning) are also part of the program. One of the key highlights of the Shivir is a dedicated session on the theme From Good Governance to Elections, which focused on policy transparency, accountability, and decisions made in the public interest, the officer added. The opposition Congress called the Chintan Shivir as a 'Paryatan (tourism) Shivir'. Such Shivir gives the BJP government an occasion to review and do some soul-searching on their failures to meet the expectations of people, said Deepak Baij, the State Congress president. The chief minister shared insights and guidance received during his recent meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi, to ensure greater alignment between the central and state government strategies. The ministers were asked to evaluate their past decisions and plan how to make governance more people-centric and impactful in the coming years.
RAIPUR: The Vishnu Deo Sai cabinet embarked on a singular initiative -- Chintan Shivir 2.0 -- where all state ministers shared their experiences, lessons learnt, accounts from the field, as they got an opportunity for introspectionon an attentive, thoughtful platform. Cited as no ordinary government meeting, the two-day extensive deliberations and exchange of better ideas held at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur campus is exclusively designed for the ministers to reflect on their journey in the past one and a half years and to chart out a collective path for the future. The primary objective of Chintan Shivir 2.0 is not just to review previous works but to define Chhattisgarhs clear and impactful role in the making of a developed India by 2047. Each minister presented the innovations undertaken in their respective department, experiences gathered through public service, and about the roadmap ahead. Renowned experts from across the country are delivering lectures on key topics such as good governance, transparency, digital administration, public service ethos, cultural consciousness, and nation-building. The Shivir is structured like a learning workshop where each minister is actively engaged in upgrading their vision and capacity, a government spokesperson said. Special sessions focusing on the core themes of Seva (Service), Sankalp (Resolve) and Seekh (Learning) are also part of the program. One of the key highlights of the Shivir is a dedicated session on the theme From Good Governance to Elections, which focused on policy transparency, accountability, and decisions made in the public interest, the officer added. The opposition Congress called the Chintan Shivir as a 'Paryatan (tourism) Shivir'. Such Shivir gives the BJP government an occasion to review and do some soul-searching on their failures to meet the expectations of people, said Deepak Baij, the State Congress president. The chief minister shared insights and guidance received during his recent meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi, to ensure greater alignment between the central and state government strategies. The ministers were asked to evaluate their past decisions and plan how to make governance more people-centric and impactful in the coming years.
Chhattisgarh Waqf Board caps Nikah Khutba charges at Rs 1100; Muslim scholars question move
RAIPUR: A circular issued by the Chhattisgarh State Waqf Board fixing a maximum fee amount of Rs 1100 for performing Nikah (marriage) sermons has evoked strong reactions, with many Muslim religious scholars and intellectuals questioning the need for such a directive. The order will put unnecessary pressure on poor Muslim families to pay, they asserted. As per the Waqf Board's directive, the Imam or Maulvi (religious leaders/scholar in Islam) officiating Nikah can take a maximum of Rs 1100 as their charges. The Waqf Board chairman, Salim Raj, told TNIE that action will be taken on a complaint against those who take more than Rs 1100 for reading out the Khutba (sermon) of Nikah and performing Dua (supplication)the usual schedule of Muslim marriage contract. The Islamic shariat advocates that the Nikah ceremony must be simple, easy, affordable and full of blessings. Then why should the poor families suffer? When all Imams and Muttavallis (caretaker of mosques) come within the domain of the state Waqf Board, this order has been issued to adopt as standard practice, said Raj, adding that he issued the directive after a Imam refused to perform Nikah of a poor family who couldn't afford to pay Rs 5100. However, Qazi-e-Shahar Raipur Mohammed Ali Farooqi said that fixing the amount for performing Nikah is not justified. If anyone can afford only Rs 500, then will the Waqf Board pay the remaining amount to Imam? The Chairman is needlessly creating an issue. He should better tell the people what good the Waqf Board is doing in the larger interest of the Muslim community. If the people wish to give with delight a few thousand to Imam or maulvi reading out the Khutba during Nikah, then what is the harm, he asked. No imam demands money for officiating Nikah with sermons. Such an order by the Waqf Board is uncalled for. Any amount to be given should be left at the wishes and dispensation of families involved, said Nauman Akram, general secretary of All India Ulema Mashayak Board, Chhattisgarh. Some Muslim scholars contradicted the Waqf Board chairman, stating that in many cases, the poor families are not even required to pay any amount for the Nikah ceremony. No amount for Nikah ceremony should be kept as binding on anyone. In violation of the order, what punishment has the Waqf Board decided to enforce? they asked.
Chhattisgarh Finds Land To Build Houses For MLAs, Villagers Say Won't Leave
A row is brewing at a village near Chhattisgarh's capital Raipur after the state government decided to build houses for 90 MLAs and officers.
Greener side of Bastar as forest cover increases
RAIPUR: Chhattisgarhs Bastar region, in recent years, has been making headlines for Maoist-related campaigns involving security forces. At the same time, the extensive area has also witnessed the Chhattisgarh forest departments diligent engagement in achieving a remarkable feat of improving the forest cover density, reinforcing the regions reputation as a thriving green landscape. The India State of Forest Report (ISFR), published by the Forest Survey of India in Dehradun, reflects the results of these consistent efforts, including the utilisation of a satellite-based sensor with a spatial resolution of 23.5 metres. The report highlighted a significant enhancement in forest cover across multiple regions of the Bastar zonean area larger than the state of Kerala and boasting several tourist attractions and sightseeing spots. With the acknowledged commitment to sustainable forest management and associated conservation initiatives in recent years, the forest department has undertaken various measures to enhance forest cover, thereby strengthening the green footprint. The progress in forest cover density is attributed to multiple factors, including continuous monitoring by the forest department, an effective soil and water conservation programme, removal of invasive weed species and community-led afforestation initiatives, as well as the deep-rooted environmental ethos of Bastars tribal communities. The inspired vision of the Chhattisgarh government gave a boost to the state forest departments proactive and scientific approach that yielded impressive conservation results. The ISFR 2023 data reaffirms the states commitment to sustainable forest where strategic interventions and active community participation has yielded a major boost on augmenting the forest cover, V Sreenivasa Rao, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Forest Force, told this newspaper. Several areas in Bastar have shown an upward transition in forest classification. Notable improvements are seen in Jagdalpur Circle covering forest divisions of Bastar, Bijapur, Sukma and Dantewada and Kanker Circle that includes Keshkal, Bhanupratapur, south Kondagaon and Narayanpur forest divisions, a senior officer elucidated quoting the ISFR report. The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysis confirmed that approximately 152 sq km of forest area have transitioned from Moderate Dense Forest to Very Dense Forest. Additionally, 93 sq km of land have improved from non-forest to open forest, while 156 sq km have progressed from open forest to moderate dense forest.
Another Racehorse Dies In Raipura stable
The horse, identified by its new tag 894, in the Raipura stud firm died on Tuesday evening following a paralytic stroke: Dr Prafulla Moon
A tragic accident occurred on the Bilaspur-Raipur highway when a speeding Innova, driven by Akash Chandani, crashed after he recklessly opened the door to spit gutkha. The vehicle flipped multiple times, resulting in the death of Jackie Gehi and critical injuries to Akash and Pankaj Chhabra. The incident was captured on CCTV, prompting a police investigation.
Raipur village fights eviction for MLA colony
Villagers allege land is being cleared for MLA colony; authorities cite encroachment on government land
Protests Erupt In Village Near Raipur Over Eviction Drive For 'MLA Colony'
Residents argue that the land, classified as 'Shamilat Charagah' traditionally used as common pasture has been in their families for generations.
Allahabad HC declares arrest of two accused in Chhattisgarh liquor scam as 'illegal'
LUCKNOW: In a major ruling, Allahabad High Court declared that the arrest of Anwar Dhebar, a Chhattisgarh-based businessman and brother of former Raipur mayor and former IAS officer Anil Tuteja, both accused in a money laundering case of Rs 2000 crore Chhattisgarh liquor scam, as illegal. A division bench, comprising Justice Siddharth Varma and Justice Madan Pal Singh, granted bail to Dhebar in connection with the FIR lodged against him in Meerut. The bench noted that the arrest memos did not have any column for the ground on which the petitioner was arrested, nor was given the reason for arrest. The court in its order stated that here being a definite non-compliance of the mandate of Section 50 of the CrPC and Article 22(1) of the Constitution of India, we are of the view that the arrest of the petitioner be declared illegal and all subsequent arrest memos be quashed and also the remand orders be set aside, said the bench. In connection with the chain of events related to the Chhattisgarh liquor scam, an FIR was lodged against Dhebar in Uttar Pradesh under sections 420, 468, 471, 473, 484 and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code on July 30, 2023. Almost 11 months later, on June 18, 2024, Dhebar, who had been granted bail by the Chhattisgarh High Court, was again arrested by UP police just 20 minutes after his release in Raipur. Following the arrest, the Investigation Officer (IO) applied for a transit remand under Section 167 of CrPC before the magistrate at Raipur and it was granted for 48 hours. Subsequently, Dhebar was produced before the special judge (Prevention of Corruption Act) of Meerut, who remanded him to judicial custody until July 1, 2024. Finally, Dhebar moved Allahabad High Court and his plea was clubbed with the petition filed by the other accused ex-IAS officer Anil Tuteja who was arrested separately in the connection with the same case. As both the petitions sought the court to declare their arrest illegal, they were heard together by the court. On the other hand, the Additional Advocate General for the state submitted that since there was a memo of arrest and the son of the petitioner Dhebar had been informed about the arrest, the arrest could not be held illegal as the reason for it was known to the petitioner. The bench however was not satisfied with the Additional Advocate General's contention, and it stated that neither in the memos of arrest nor in the information given to Dhebar's son or in the remand orders were given the ground of arrest communicated to the petitioners. Furthermore, the court also observed that the petitioners were given no opportunity of hearing to oppose the custodial remand. The court concluded that the petitioners were never furnished the grounds of arrest as mandated under Section 50 of CrPC. Declaring their arrests illegal, the court refused to interfere with the charge-sheet submitted by the investigation officer. The Court, however, clarified that the proceedings following law as per the charge-sheet may continue in the case.
Raipur Diary: RSS invites Bastar tribal leader to Nagpur event
RSS invites Bastar tribal leader to Nagpur event Arvind Netam, a veteran tribal leader from Bastar and former Union Minister, has been invited to a national-level function of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) at its headquarters in Nagpur on June 5, leading political analysts to speculate if the move is a form of tribal outreach by the saffron organisation. Though Netam parted ways with the Congress party in August 2023 in protest against the Bhupesh Baghel-led state government of the day, he has remained vocal about issues confronting the tribal community. It remains to be seen if the invitation is an attempt to court him and persuade him to join the BJP. 295 cops promoted for helping combat Maoists As many as 295 police personnel in Chhattisgarh have been promoted out of turn for showing bravery in combating Maoists. The state director general of police, AD Gautam, recognised their valour and determination during the operations. Among those elevated are low- as well as middle-rank officials from the district police, special task force and intelligence units. As many as 206 constables will now take charge as head constables, and 37 head constables will take on the role of assistant sub-inspectors (ASIs). Further, 15 ASIs have been made sub-inspectors (SIs), and 16 SIs are inspectors now. 3 babus accused in coal levy scam walk out of jail Three bureaucrats, including two suspended IAS officers, and three others accused in the Chhattisgarh coal levy scam were recently granted interim bail by the Supreme Court. IAS Ranu Sahu and Sameer Vishnoi as well as Saumya Chaurasia who served as Deputy Secretary to CM Bhupesh Baghel and others walked out of the Raipur Central Jail following the apex court relief. They were arrested by the ED in the money laundering case around two years ago, wherein a syndicate of government servants and private persons were accused of illegally levying money for the movement of coal. Two others accused in the case remain in judicial custody. Ejaz Kaiser Our correspondent in Chhattisgarh ejaz@newindianexpress.com
16 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district
RAIPUR: Sixteen Maoist cadres, including two active members of Peoples' Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) company, surrendered in Sukma district, about 450 km south of Raipur on Monday. According to the police, six of the surrendered rebels were carrying a collective reward of Rs 25 lakh. With this, as many as 571 Maoists have surrendered so far in 2025 in Chhattisgarh's Bastar. Interestingly, nine out of the 16 cadres belonging to Kerlapenda village panchayat falling under the Chintalnar police station limits. Police sources said these villagers were notably influenced by the Chhattisgarh government's latest initiative that incentivises Maoist-free panchayats. Under the scheme, if any panchayat in the Naxal-affected area becomes Maoist-free, it will become entitled to get Rs 1 crore grant for local development works. According to the Sukma district police chief, all 16 cadres, including a woman cadre, surrendered before senior police and CRPF officials expressing their frustration with the hollow and anti-people ideology of the left-wing extremists. Among the notable names was Rita alias Dodi Sukki, an active member of the Central Regional Committees PLGA company no. 2, and Rahul Punem, a party member in PLGA battalion no. 1. Both carried a reward of Rs 8 lakh each, the SP said. The district police chief further noted that many of the surrendered rebels were inspired by the states Niyad Nellanar (Your Own Good Village) campaign, which not only promotes development in remote and conflict-hit areas but also strengthens the states broader surrender and rehabilitation policy. While part of the states formal Maoist Surrender and Rehabilitation Policy-2025, the Niyad Nellanar scheme has introduced a more targeted approach, leveraging local aspirations and infrastructure support to win over disillusioned Maoists. In several instances, the Chhattisgarh Police and central paramilitary forces have collaborated to engage with cadres and even senior Maoist leaders, urging them to abandon violence and rejoin mainstream society.
RAIPUR: Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) president Chirag Paswan on Monday said he will definitely contest the upcoming Bihar polls if his candidature consolidates his party's position and strike rate. He also said there is no vacancy for the post of chief minister of the eastern state as incumbent Nitish Kumar will continue to lead post the polls, likely to be held in October-November this year. Paswan was talking to reporters at Swami Vivekananda Airport here on his arrival to attend an event of a regional news channel. When asked about his contesting Bihar assembly elections, Paswan said, I have already said that I don't see myself in the politics of the Centre for a longer period. The reason for my entry into politics is Bihar and Biharis (people of Bihar). I have my own vision - Bihar First, Bihari First. In such a situation, I want my state Bihar to stand at par with developed states. After becoming an MP for the third time, I realised that it may not be possible (to work for Bihar) by staying in Delhi, he asserted, adding that he had told his party that he wished to return to Bihar (politics) soon. Paswan said several parties benefitted when their national leaders have fought state polls. The BJP has tried this strategy many times by fielding their MPs in the assembly elections and have got its benefit. If my move to enter the poll fray strengthens my party and consolidates its strike rate (percentage of seats won against seats fought) then I will contest. We had a 100 per cent strike rate in the Lok Sabha elections. I would like my strike rate to be just as good in the Bihar polls, he said. Asked about the chief ministerial face of the NDA for the Bihar polls, he said, There is no vacancy for the post of Bihar CM. Nitish Kumar will be on the post after the polls. The Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) is likely to soon call a meeting of its executive members to formalise a proposal urging Paswan to contest the Bihar assembly elections.
Chhattisgarh: Three Maoists with Rs 21L bounty held in Sukma
Raipur: In a significant breakthrough, security forces in Chhattisgarhs Sukma district have successfully apprehended three Maoists, each carrying a substantial bounty on their heads. The individuals, identified as Dodi Podia, aged 36, Dodi Pandu, aged 18, and Dodi Nandu, aged 28, were taken into custody by a joint team comprising personnel from the Central Reserve Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
'Surrender or get eliminated like Basavaraju': Bastar top cop's warning to Maoist leaders
RAIPUR: In a stern and explicit warning, the Bastar range inspector general of police has asked top Maoist leaders to give up arms and surrender or else be prepared to face the same fate meted out to the general secretary of the CPI (Maoist) Nambala Keshava Rao alias Basavaraju. Basavaraju was among the 27 Maoists killed in Abujhmad area of Narayanpur district in south Bastar during a fierce encounter with security forces on May 21. Amid the ongoing offensive against the left-wing extremists in Bastar region, the range IG Sundarraj P stated that following the killing of the top Maoist commander Basavaraju, their leaders must now be fully aware that there remains no place safe for them anywhere in Bastar. Why Chhattisgarh police cremated bodies of Maoists killed on May 21 despite Andhra HC's directive We consistently get solid information about the locations of the top Maoist leaders and they can be eliminated anytime by security forces. They now have only one option remaining. Either surrender and join the mainstream or get killed in upcoming decisive operations by the troops. The banned Maoist organisation has begun crumbling, said Sundarraj, while issuing the warning to Maoist leaders including Ganapathy, Devji, Sonu, Hidma, Sujata, K Ramchandra Reddy, Barse Dewa and others who have reportedly gone into hiding. The Maoist organisation is facing a serious crisis of leadership and there are rifts emerging within. The death of Basavaraju, the highest-ranking Maoist leader, represents not only a severe operational blow but also a psychological setback to the already demoralised Maoist network, the IG added. The Maoist movement, once feared for its brutality, is now breathing its last, as peace and development take root across Bastar, he asserted. Over 400 Maoists have been killed in separate encounters across Bastar zone during the last 17 months.
RAIPUR: Tension prevailed at Bhatanpali after a Dalit family that got converted into Christianity dismantled a temple built by them, leading to a protest by cadres of Bajrang Dal in the outskirts of Chhattisgarh's Raigarh town. The police arrested five, including three members of the Dalit family after the incident. A senior police officer told TNIE that the Sarthi family had built the temple in 2020 on government land, though there was no idol placed inside and only the structure existed. The family accepted the Christian faith a year ago, and the temple was dismantled by a JCB machine. As the news spread, a group of Bajrang Dal cadres arrived and, claiming that their religious sentiments were hurt, attempted to reach out to a nearby church to vandalise it in retaliation, but the police intervened and prevented it, the officer said. The existing church was built on private land some 25 years ago. According to eyewitnesses, some Bajrang Dal protestors managed to enter the church, raised a saffron coloured cloth and tried to remove the cross. There was a scuffle between the activists of Bajrang Dal and the police, who asked the protestors not to take the law into their hands. We have arrested five persons including three members of the Sarthi family and an operator of a JCB machinery that was used to demolish the temple, the officer added. The locals close to Nirmal Sarthi claimed that the family was initially taken to a police station to safeguard them from the protestors, and later they were arrested by the police. The demolished temple was a 6 ft x 6ft structure built by the Sarthi family close to the entrance of their residence. The Hanuman temple didn't have any idol installed, nor did anyone ever come to worship there. A Dalit family stands victimised in the incident. While Sarthi, his two sons and Bogilal Sarthi were arrested and sent to jail, no stern action was taken against those who created disharmony and agitation in the name of religion, said Degree Prasad Chouhan, human rights activist based in Raigarh.
RANCHI: The Jharkhand government on Thursday suspended IAS officer Vinay Chaubey and Joint Excise Commissioner Gajendra Singh following their arrest in the alleged liquor scam. The suspension order, issued by the Department of Personnel, takes effect from May 20the day both officials were arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB). After an interrogation for nearly six hours, the State Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) had arrested Chaubey in connection with the alleged liquor scam in Jharkhand. Singh was also arrested on the same day. Both Chaubey and Singh were taken into custody and subsequently sent to judicial custody. According to ACB officials, both officers are accused of misusing their official positions and causing significant financial losses to the state exchequer. Preliminary findings suggest irregularities in the management of excise operations, prompting a wider probe into the states liquor distribution and licensing system. As per government service rules, any official held in custody for over 48 hours is liable to be suspended from service, a provision invoked in this case. Jharkhand IAS officer Vinay Chaubey arrested by ACB in connection with alleged liquor scam In the liquor scam that took place in Chhattisgarh, it is alleged that a syndicate based in Raipur supplied liquor to Jharkhand using fake holograms in a scam of crores of rupees. Former IAS officers Anil Tuteja, AP Tripathi and businessman Anwar Dhebar, among others, have been made accused in this scam. The heat of the alleged liquor scam in Chhattisgarh also reached Jharkhand between 2019 and 2022, with Chaubey being named in it. He was made an accused along with Chhattisgarh officials. The case was registered by the Economic Offences Wing on the basis of the statement of by Vikas Singh, a resident of Argora police station area in Ranchi. Vikas Singh had accused Chhattisgarh officials Tuteja, Dhebar, Tripathi and others of causing a loss of revenue worth billions of rupees to the Chhattisgarh government by committing a liquor scam. Following an FIR (36/2024) registered by the Chhattisgarh Economic Offences Wing, the ACB Ranchi also registered a preliminary investigation. During the investigation, the ACB questioned former Excise Secretary Choubey and Singh multiple times. Based on information obtained during the initial questioning, the ACB registered a regular FIR related to the liquor scam with government approval. After completing the investigation of the FIR registered in Chhattisgarh in March 2025, the Economic Offences Wing wrote to the Jharkhand government, requesting sanction for prosecution against Choubey and Singh.
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Ranchi Diary | Birsa zoo eyes lion pair from Chhattisgarh
Wildlife lovers rejoice! Raipurs Nandanvan Jungle Safari and Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park have struck a major deal for animal exchange. As part of the swap, the Birsa zoo will receive a pair of lions, while Nandanvan will welcome a pair each of porcupines, hyenas and gharials. According to officials privy to the matter, the Central Zoo Authority has given the green light to the agreement. If everything goes as planned, a lion and a lioness will be shifted to the Birsa zoo as early as the first week of July. Currently, the Birsa zoo is home to just one lion, Shashank. Though a pair of lions was brought in from Shankar Bagh zoo in August 2019, they later died. JMM looks to expand footprint in urban areas Traditionally backed by tribal and rural voters, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is now shifting its attention towards urban constituencies. According to party sources, the JMM is strategically targeting city wards. Government schemes such as the CM School of Excellence, Ambedkar libraries and urban slum welfare programmes have been designed with urban beneficiaries in mind, they said. A series of infrastructure projects, like flyovers and enhanced public transport, are also said to be a part of the JMMs strategy to woo the urban voters. The party seeks to strike a balance and expand its footprint in cities. Girls outperform boys in Class X JAC board exams The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) recently announced the results for the Class X board examinations. This year, the pass percentage stands at a remarkable 91.71%, reflecting a strong overall performance. Once again, girls managed to outshine boys with a higher pass percentage. But thats not all. The topper is also a girl, Geetanjali of Hazaribagh Indira Gandhi Balika High School. She secured an impressive 98.60% in the exams. Further, of the 14 students who have bagged the top five positions, 12 are girls. And all of them except for one are from the same Hazaribagh high school. Mukesh Ranjan Our correspondent in Jharkhand mukesh.r@newindianexpress.com
Chhattisgarh EOW files charge-sheet against ex-CM deputy secretary, former collector in DMF scam
RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh State Bureau for Investigation of Economic Offences (EOW) on Tuesday filed a 6,000-page charge-sheet before the Special Court (Anti-Corruption), Raipur, against Saumya Chaurasia, former deputy secretary to ex-Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel; the then Korba collector, Ranu Sahu; and several others in connection with the multi-crore District Mineral Fund (DMF) scam. Besides Chaurasia and Sahu, businessman Suryakant Tiwari, Maya Varriar, Manoj Dwivedi, Bhuneswar Singh Raj, Barosa Ram Thakur and Virendra Rathore have also been named in the charge-sheet. They have been accused of direct involvement in corruption and financial embezzlement by manipulating the tender process to benefit favoured proprietors and suppliers. They allegedly collected illegal commissions amounting to around Rs 75 crore in the DMF scam in Korba district. According to investigators, these substantial bribes were paid in exchange for securing DMF tenders. The state EOW stated that an FIR had been registered against all the accused under Sections 7 and 12 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, in addition to Sections 120-B, 420, 467, 468 and 491 of the Indian Penal Code. The accused named in the charge-sheet are currently lodged in Raipur Central Jail under judicial remand. Chaurasia, during her tenure as a deputy secretary in the then Chief Ministers Office, allegedly misused her official position and exercised undue administrative influence to facilitate the receipt of illegal commissions in return for awarding DMF tenders in Korba. In May this year, the Chhattisgarh High Court rejected the bail plea of the accused in the DMF scam.
Why Chhattisgarh police cremated bodies of Maoists killed on May 21 despite Andhra HC's directive
RAIPUR: The last rites of Nambala Keshava Rao alias Basavaraju and seven other Maoist cadres who were among the 27 killed in Abujhmad area in a fierce encounter with security forces on May 21 were performed in the state's Narayanpur district on Monday. The funerals were held in Chhattisgarh despite the family members of five dreaded Maoists, two from Andhra Pradesh and three from Telangana, arrived in the district demanding the bodies of the deceased be handed over to them. The supreme commander and general secretary of the banned outfit CPI (Maoist) was among the eight cremated. Earlier, following the direction of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, two petitioners, one of them claiming to be relatives of Basavaraju approached the Narayanpur police seeking custody of the bodies after the completion of the post-mortem. However the Chhattisgarh police declined to hand over the bodies to the petitioners and instead cremated them amid tight security, citing that the claimed relatives could not provide any valid and legal document in support of their claims to take the dead bodies to their respective states. Handover of Maoist leader's body: Pleas filed for compliance to Andhra Pradesh HC order Speaking to TNIE, a senior police officer in Bastar said, Andhra Pradesh high court didn't issue an order to Chhattisgarh Police to hand over the bodies to the petitioners. It was only a direction given to the petitioners to approach the concerned police authorities in Chhattisgarh. In total 05 groups of claimants (including two petitioners in the high court) reached Narayanpur but couldn't produce any valid and satisfactory documents to prove their relationship with the deceased Maoist cadres. Among the eight bodies, five were found to be invalid claims, two were unclaimed, the officer stated. Reliable sources informed us that, under pressure from Maoist front organisations and their urban associates, some individuals posing as relatives arrived in Narayanpur to claim the bodies, he added. According to the officer, this was part of a broader conspiracy orchestrated by Maoists and their supporters to stage an elaborate funeral for their slain leader and cadres. The police and intelligence agencies acted promptly and lawfully to prevent such glorification, which could have furthered their propaganda, he said. However, human rights activist Bela Bhatia, who was present in Narayanpur, strongly criticised the police action. She alleged that the rights of the families who had travelled long distances to claim the bodies were violated. Despite the High Court allowing the petitioners to approach the police in Chhattisgarh to seek custody of the bodies, the authorities denied the families their right to perform the last rites according to their cultural traditions, Bhatia said. The police conducted the cremations by force, without the consent of the families, she added. The incident has sparked a debate over the balance between state security concerns and the rights of families in conflict zones. INTERVIEW | Basavaraju killing a success, but gun cant kill ideology
RAIPUR: At the 10th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chhattisgarh presented its ambitious long-term development vision, highlighting the transformation of the Bastar region. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai stated that Bastar, once known for Maoist violence, is now emerging as a national model for development, employment generation, and self-reliance. He shared a forward-looking plan to transform the state into a Rs 75 lakh crore economy by 2047. Our ambitious plan will be achieved through the 3T ModelTechnology, Transparency, and Transformation. As part of this long-term agenda, the government has prepared a comprehensive roadmap named the Chhattisgarh Anjor Vision Document. This document outlines integrated strategies for economic growth, social progress, and environmental sustainability, the chief minister said. The CM added that the state aims to double its Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) within the next five years. Highlighting Bastars progress, the CM said the region is beginning to realise its full potential due to increasing opportunities. Several skill development centres have been set up in the Bastar zone, where local youth are receiving training in areas such as computer literacy, healthcare, food processing, and technical trades. He noted that tribal communities in Bastar are now gaining access to open markets, training programmes, and entrepreneurship opportunities, with local products becoming drivers of new livelihood avenues. To implement its development goals effectively, the state has prioritised 13 key sectors including education, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture, IT, tourism, and skill development. Ten focused missions have been launched to ensure progress in these areas. CM Sai also informed the council that Chhattisgarh has introduced more than 350 policy reforms to improve governance and service delivery. Rich in mineral resources like steel, coal, dolomite, and lithium, Chhattisgarh plans to increase its steel production capacity from 28 to 45 million tonnes by 2030. The state also aims to become a national leader in power generation. Notably, it has become the first in the country to successfully auction a lithium blockan essential element for electric vehicles and the green energy transition. Key highlights of the roadmap presented at the meeting included Chhattisgarhs vision to become the backbone of Indias energy and industrial future, uplift rural villages through tourism, forest-based produce and tribal empowerment, and embrace digital governance for greater speed and transparency. The plan also underscores policy leadership and efforts to strengthen connectivity across the state. Stalin demands 50% tax share, slams fund denial; AP CM proposes growth sub-groups at NITI Aayog meet
Raipur Diary | Preserving the rich tribal legacy of Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh gets a reason to feel proud to have its first tribal museum in the new capital city, Naya Raipur. The state has around 31 percent tribal population with 42 tribal communities. Befittingly, tribal Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai inaugurated the museum, which preserves tribal traditions and culture. Spread across 10 acres, the museum will also try connecting the younger generation to their roots. The museum, with 14 galleries based on various themes, depicts the lifestyles, costumes, folk art, customs and religious beliefs of Chattisgarhs tribal communities through visual and digital media. JSPL staff chip in to help those hit by Pak conflict Arbitrary shelling by the Pakistan Army across the J&K border has devastated several villages, claiming innocent lives and pushing thousands of civilians in the border areas towards a humanitarian crisis. In response, employees of Jindal Steel and Power Ltd in Chhattisgarh and other states, inspired by a call from the company chairman, Naveen Jindal, have pledged to contribute one days salary towards rehabilitating the affected families. This act reflects an effort to support those living through turmoil in the border regions. Over 20,000 JSPL employees have taken a pledge to transform individual gestures into a unified national commitment. Bringing joy to those who are less fortunate A novel initiative built around the simple yet powerful idea of fulfilling the wishes of underprivileged children aged 3 to 10 from 25 villages by over 300 employees of Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (Balco), Indias iconic aluminium producer. The Wish Tree Campaign brought to life the heartfelt wishes of children from underprivileged backgrounds, with Balcos employees stepping up as volunteers. These children expressed simple desires, ranging from pencil boxes, clothing and schoolbags to shoes and other necessities. After collecting over 500 such wishes, the employees selected, purchased or gifted the items to the children. Ejaz Kaiser Our correspondent in Chhattisgarh ejaz@newindianexpress.com
RAIPUR: As security forces continue their crackdown against the four-decade-old left-wing extremism in Chhattisgarh, flushing out cadres from their hideouts, women form a high percentage of Maoists being neutralised in exchanges of fire with troops. For instance, among the 27 Maoists killed last Wednesday in south Bastar, there were 12 women (44 percent), while in the 21-day Operation Black Forest in the Karreguttalu hilly terrain on the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border that culminated on May 11, 16 of the 31 Maoists killed (51%) were women. In the encounter that eliminated Maoist supreme commander Basavaraju, the 12 women cadres killed included Kalpana, who was just 20, while the eldest among them were Sangita and Bhumika, both 35. Police officials who have had a long stint working in the combat zone of Bastar region divulged that the strength of women in the Maoist organisation in Chhattisgarh remains much higher compared to the adjoining states of Telangana, Andhra, Maharashtra, Odisha, Jharkhand and MP. Jungle warfare expert Brigadier (Retd) B K Ponwar said the organisational structure of Maoists in Chhattisgarh is quite unusual, with women constituting over forty percent of its strength. Sadly, they are misled tribal women who are projected as warriors against the state, he added. 300 left-wing extremists neutralised this year, forces on track to meet target of Naxal-free India by 2026 Women are enrolled at a young age from villages and also assigned the responsibility of serving in the Maoists' cultural troupe Chetna Natya Mandli', various supply chains and keeping watch on their male counterparts. The women Naxals are deployed as human shields too as their male counterparts are cowards. Female cadres, unlike their men, dont easily flee from the field, a senior IPS officer having nearly a decade-long posting in conflict-ridden Bastar told The New Indian Express . One of the reasons for the high strength of women among the Maoists is a reflection of the social character of tribal communities in Chhattisgarh. This consequently influences the composition of the Maoist organisation, said an officer of IGP rank. The CPI (Maoist), in their attempt to garner the support of women and lure them to join their movement, were also seen issuing a diktat to the local population to observe International Womens Day on March 8. Casualty count of women Maoist cadres in major operations in 2025 12 among 27 along Narayanpur-Bijapur border, 21 May 16 among 31 in 21-day long Operation Black Forest, 11 May 11 among 17 in Sukma, 29 March 14 among 26 in Bijapur, 20 March 11 among 31 in Bijapur, 9 February 6 among 16 in Gariyaband, 21 January Vital inputs from surrendered Maoists helped forces track down Basavaraju who carried Rs 3.25 crore bounty
RAIPUR: Actionable intelligence from surrendered Maoists about the movements of supreme commander Basavaraju alias Nambala Keshav Rao, general secretary of the CPI (Maoist), in the Abujhmad area of Narayanpur, helped security forces neutralise him and 26 others in an encounter on Wednesday, said sources. Most of the left-wing rebels killed along with Basavaraju were his bodyguards and trained cadres of the military wing of the outfit. According to a source, crucial inputs were given by recently surrendered Maoists in south Bastar region about the probable locations and activity of Basavaraju and other senior leaders in the region of Abujhmad, covering the districts of Narayanpur and Bijapur in south Bastar. One of the Maoists who provided the information had reportedly served as an armed guard in the team engaged to escort and provide protection to Basavaraju. Abujhmad, a hilly terrain in south Chhattisgarh, has been the hideout of senior leaders and commanders of the CPI (Maoist) for decades. Following the inputs, a discreet plan of action was chalked out during the past couple of weeks to reach his location, the source added. 300 left-wing extremists neutralised this year, forces on track to meet target of Naxal-free India by 2026 The encounter took place after a a 50-hour search operation by the security forces. The elimination of the topmost Maoist commander is a huge achievement towards securing freedom for Bastar region from the terror of left-wing extremists. Maoism is now taking its last breath in Chhattisgarh. The pledge taken by our Prime Minister and Home Minister will be surely met. Such stern actions against the Maoists will continue till the menace gets wiped out, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai told media persons on Thursday. Basavaraju carried a bounty of Rs 3.25 crore on his head, said the CM. This included Rs 1 crore from the Chhattisgarh government, Rs 1 crore from the Union Home Ministry, Rs 50 lakh from the NIA and Rs 25 lakh each from the governments of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, CM Sai elucidated. Meanwhile on Thursday, a member of the 210th battalion of CoBRA, the elite unit of the CRPF, and a Maoist were killed during an exchange of fire in an anti-Maoist operation in Bijapur district. The state home minister Vijay Sharma divulged that so far 424 Maoists have been neutralised in separate encounters across Chhattisgarh since 2024.
CoBRA commando, Naxalite killed in anti-Maoist operation in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur
RAIPUR: A CoBRA commando of the CRPF and a Naxalite were killed during an anti-Maoist operation in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Thursday, officials said. The operation is ongoing in the Tumrel area under the Usoor police station limits of the district, led by the 210th Battalion of CRPF's CoBRA unit and troops from the Chhattisgarh Police DRG and STF, the officials said. A CoBRA commando has been killed in action while another has been injured, they said. A Naxalite has also been neutralised in the exchange of fire and a weapon has been recovered, they added. The officials earlier identified the district where the operation is underway as Sukma. An IAF helicopter has been pressed into service to evacuate the injured, officials said. The Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) is a special jungle warfare unit of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), which is the lead force for operations in the Left Wing Extremism-affected states. The security forces are undertaking continuous operations in the LWE-affected states as part of the Union government's declaration to end the menace from the country by March next year. The Bastar region in Chhattisgarh remains their core area of operation. At least 27 Naxalites, including their top commander Nambala Keshav Rao (70) alias Basavaraju, the general secretary of the outlawed CPI (Maoist), were killed in an encounter with the District Reserve Guard (DRG) of Chhattisgarh Police in the forests along the Narayanpur-Bijapur border on Wednesday.
Rajasthan government issues APOs for SDM, Tehsildar involved in illegal sale of Barmer border land
JAIPUR: Acting on the highly controversial and illegal land sales near the international border in Barmer district, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has ordered APO (Awaiting Posting Orders) for the SDM and Tehsildar of Ramsar involved in these dubious deals. This significant move came after a high-level meeting on Monday night. SDM Anil Kumar Jain has been accused of selling land in a restricted area of Barmer in December last year using forged documents. He allegedly manipulated records to execute power of attorney in the names of his family members and facilitated the registry of the land through fraudulent means. Barmer MP Ummedaram Beniwal and Shiv (Barmer) MLA Ravindra Singh Bhati had previously accused SDM Jain of being a puppet of companies and facilitating land transactions in sensitive border areas. On May 17, tensions escalated in Manihari village of Shiv, where a clash broke out between villagers, police, and the administration. The conflict arose when company workers reportedly attempted to forcibly install high-tension electric poles in a field. When the affected family resisted, company representatives called the police. During the confrontation, SDM Anil Kumar Jain was allegedly seen manhandling a woman, which further fueled public outrage. MLA Ravindra Singh Bhati condemned the incident and reiterated his allegations against Jain, stating that the SDM was complicit in corporate land dealings near the border. Reacting to the APO orders, Bhati remarked, This is the result of the peoples struggle. In addition to the Ramsar officials, the Chief Minister also issued APOs to SDO Gulab Chand Verma and the Tehsildar of Raipur (Beawar) over administrative lapses. Just days earlier, the SPs of Jhunjhunu and Bikaner were APO-ed following reported security lapses during the Chief Ministers visits. Monday nights video conference was attended by the Chief Minister along with the Chief Ministers Office (CMO), District Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners, District Collectors, and Superintendents of Police. During the meeting, CM Sharma issued a stern message, stating that his government would pursue a policy of zero tolerance toward corruption. The Chief Minister also reviewed key administrative issues including the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Garibi Mukt Gaon Yojana, the status of applications under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), pending disciplinary actions against staff, land allocation related to budget announcements, public grievance hearings, and the issue of illegal mining. He instructed officials to take necessary steps to ensure effective implementation. Reiterating his stand, Chief Minister Sharma said, Officers must be held accountable to ensure that the benefits of government schemes reach the last person. Any negligence will not be tolerated.
RAIPUR: Arbitrary shelling by the Pakistan Army across the border devastated several villages, claiming innocent lives and pushing thousands of civilians in the border areas of Jammu and Kashmir into a severe humanitarian crisis. In response to this tragedy, employees of Jindal Steel and Power Ltd (JSPL), inspired by a call from the companys chairman Naveen Jindal , have pledged to contribute one days salary towards the rehabilitation of families affected by the conflict. This collective act reflects a united national effort to support those living through turmoil in the border regions. More than 20,000 JSPL employees have voluntarily committed to the initiative, transforming what began as an individual gesture into a powerful symbol of solidarity. Armys tweet including Shaheen Missile catches attention, Pakistan MFA denies use The citizens living along our borders are no less than soldiers. Their courage, resilience, and sacrifice inspire us all. Now, when they are in distress, it becomes our moral and national duty to stand with them. I urge every Indian and every institution to contribute to this noble cause, said Naveen Jindal, who also serves as a Lok Sabha member from the Kurukshetra constituency. Following the tragic killing of civilians in a terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April, India launched Operation Sindoor a decisive military response targeting terror camps across the border. In retaliation, Pakistan conducted heavy shelling on Indian villages, resulting in widespread displacement and destruction. Company officials noted that JSPL has a longstanding history of responding during times of national crisis. From ensuring oxygen supply and distributing free meals during the COVID-19 pandemic to contributing Rs 25 crore to the PM CARES Fund and extending aid during the 2013 Uttarakhand floods, the organisation has consistently stepped forward in the nations time of need.
Jharkhand ACB interrogates IAS officer in liquor scam case linked to Chhattisgarh syndicate
RANCHI: The team of Jharkhand Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) is questioning IAS Vinay Chaubey in the liquor scam case at its headquarters in Ranchi. A team of ACB officials took Chaubey with them from his Ranchi residence at around 11 am on Tuesday for interrogation. Chaubey was the Secretary of the Excise Department at the time when the alleged liquor scam is believed to have taken place. The liquor scam in Chhattisgarh involves a Raipur-based syndicate which supplied liquor to Jharkhand using fake holograms, resulting in a scam worth crores. Former IAS officers Anil Tuteja, AP Tripathi, and businessman Anwar Dhebar are among the accused. The heat of the alleged liquor scam also reached Jharkhand between 2019 and 2022 and the name of Jharkhand IAS Vinay Chaubey was also named in this scam and made an accused along with the officials of Chhattisgarh. Notably, this case was registered by the investigation by the Economic Offences Wing based on the statement of a person named Vikas Singh, a resident of Argora police station area in Ranchi. He is the person who had accused Chhattisgarh officials Anil Tuteja, Anwar Dhebar, Arunpati Tripathi and others of causing a loss of revenue worth billions of rupees to the Chhattisgarh government by committing a liquor scam. According to him, the liquor policy in Jharkhand was altered by officials involved in the syndicate to facilitate the scam. During the investigation, ED found that officials from the corporation had colluded with liquor traders to form a syndicate, causing financial losses to the Chhattisgarh government. It was also revealed that the same syndicate responsible for the liquor scam in Chhattisgarh was also behind the formulation of the new excise policy in Jharkhand, which allegedly facilitated a similar scam there. Based on this information, the Chhattisgarh ED summoned Vinay Chaubey for questioning. Chaubey reportedly claimed innocence during his interrogation by the Chhattisgarh ED, stating that the new excise policy was implemented with the governments approval and that he was not personally responsible for any wrongdoing. Following the registration of an FIR by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand ACB, after obtaining the necessary permission from the state government, had initiated a preliminary enquiry (PE) into the alleged scam. After the initial probe, a regular FIR was filed with government approval and Vinay Chaubey is now being interrogated in connection with that case.
Three women hacked to death on suspicion of practicing witchcraft in Chhattisgarh
RAIPUR: Three women, including a 17-year-old girl, were hacked to death by sharp-edged weapons in separate incidents during the last six days in rural areas of Chhattisgarh over suspicion of practicing witchcraft (Tohni). 17-year old Minakshi Markam is the youngest so far to have been killed after being branded as 'Tohni' in the state. All three women were brutally assaulted and killed. Besides Minakshi at Dhakuni village in Maoist-affected Kanker district, 75-year-old Sanmet Kashyap at Sanbahli village in Mahasamund and another elderly woman Hidma Podiyami at Katekalyan in Dantewada were murdered last week, by their neighbours. A couple of months ago, President Droupadi Murmu during her visit to Chhattisgarh Assembly praised the state for enacting laws intended for social welfare and development including the protection for women as seen in the Witch-Hunting Prevention Act of 2005. Chhattisgarh Tonhi Pratadna Nivaran Adhiniyam 2005, aimed against witch-hunting of women and to prevent the atrocities faced by them on the name of Tohni, is punishable with imprisonment upto 3 years with fine. Tonhi is believed to be any person who is suspected to harm any other person or persons or society by black magic, evil eye or by any other superstitious means. In all inhuman acts, there may be various reasons based on strong superstitious beliefs cited by the accused behind killing the women. They are driven by irrational credence, remaining ignorant about the reasonable solutions to the problems and that led to ridiculous misgivings. The women labelled as tohni get ruthlessly abused by those suspecting them of practicing witchcraft, said Dr Dinesh Mishra, 59, an ophthalmologist, who also run a voluntary organisation Andhshraddha Nirmoolan Samiti' to campaign against the social evils and educate the people for over two decades. The stringent Tonhi Act to a large extent curbed the menace, but the prevailing illiteracy and social factor led to a social boycott from the community, a police officer stated. Dr Mishra suggested the government undertake a campaign to eradicate superstition based on tohni and infuse scientific temperament.
Bank branch reopens in Chhattisgarh's Maoist-affected Jagargunda after 25 years
RAIPUR: Bank reopens in Jagargunda, a known Maoist epicentre in strife-torn Sukma of south Bastar. Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday virtually inaugurated a branch of Indian Overseas Bank in Jagargunda that will extend numerous benefits to nearly 14,000 people, mostly from tribal rural communities inhabiting 12 nearby villages. The launch of the new branch marks a major step forward in financial inclusion enabling government welfare programmes, access to savings or credits and supporting economic growth in one of the states most sensitive regions. The opening of the banking branch in Jagargunda is a victory of the basic beliefs of democracy and development over the left-wing extremism. The double-engine government is committed to revitalising Bastar while ensuring that the wave of change reaches every village. The state is swiftly working to enable banking facilities to reach all gram panchayats, said CM Sai in his address to the gathering from his official residence. Recently, on April 24 (National Panchayat Day), the state launched Atal Panchayat Digital Seva Kendras in 1,460 gram panchayats, through which rural citizens are now availing digital banking services. Highlighting the combined impact of security, development, and public trust, the CM emphasised that continuous operations by security forces of both central and state government with a firm resolve are helping Bastars villages emerge from the grip of Maoists and join the mainstream of development. The place had earlier been a branch of a rural bank in 2001, but was targeted by the Maoists in an attempted loot. Now, the very building stands with a new identity as a formal bank. When I was a district collector in Dantewada, the region was deeply naxal-affected and officials had to think twice before entering the interior areas. Today the region is witnessing a transformation, said O P Choudhary, state finance minister, who got his account opened in the bank along with other local residents. Now with the local bank branch operational in our area, there will be disbursement from various government schemes and receive funds directly into the accounts, said the local tribals who are beneficiaries of schemes like tendu leaf bonuses, PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi, MGNREGA wages and other subsidies. How Maoist-affected Dantewada emerged as best performer in Class 10 boards in Chhattisgarh
Doctor faces action for using Operation Sindoor for promotion
RAIPUR : In an alleged attempt to promote his professional services, a doctor in Chhattisgarh used a line -- blood and water cannot flow together from PM Narendra Modis speech in the wake of Operation Sindoor. After a social media storm, the Bhilaibased urologist was suspended on disciplinary ground. Dr Shivendra Singh Tiwary, associate professor general surgery in Shri Shankaracharya Institute of Medical Sciences, posted a promotional message for his medical store on social media, cleverly tying in PM Modis quote made in the wake of Operation Sindoor. A high power-committee has been constituted by the administration to probe into the matter and the doctor has been suspended for 15 days by the institute, hospital officials said. The doctor used the very line of the PM on his advertised board where he further added: So if you see blood in your urine, immediately consult a urologist. It may be serious. The ad is an apparent effort to promote urological health. Experts said the doctors may use social media platforms for extending professional care of patients but using the same tool for self-promotion with a statement of the PM is unjustified. The Dean of the institute has issued an official order: your act of advertising yourself which has been getting viral on social media is unwarranted and disgraceful on your part being a responsible medical personnel. The management has taken a serious view of the act of yours. you are hereby suspended with immediate effect for 15 days.
