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Mixed response to Chhattisgarh Bandh; Christmas decorations vandalised in Raipur
Demands were made for the the enactment of a stringent anti-conversion law
Chhattisgarh Bandh over religious conversions evokes mixed response
Raipur: The day-long Chhattisgarh Bandh called by Hindu organisations against alleged religious conversions received a mixed response across the state on Wednesday, with normal life getting disrupted in several cities while partial impact was seen in others. Barring a few incidents of vandalism, the situation across the state remained largely peaceful, police said. The bandh 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 .
DEHRADUN: In a significant development linked to alleged large-scale irregularities in Uttarakhands Forest Department, a Division Bench of the Uttarakhand High Court on Wednesday took cognisance of the matter. It issued notices to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the Central Government, the Uttarakhand Government, the Survey of India and the Supreme Courts Central Empowered Committee (CEC). The court action follows a petition pointing to the disappearance of 7,375 forest boundary pillars in the Mussoorie Forest Division and the rapid and unusual rise in accumulation of wealth among territorial forest officers posted in the division over recent years. The Bench, led by Justice Manoj Tiwari, expressed strong displeasure over the sheer scale of the missing demarcation markers. It directed all respondents to file their counter-affidavits within six weeks and listed the matter for further hearing on February 11, 2026. The Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed by environmental activist Naresh Chaudhary. The petition urges the court to direct the Survey of India to conduct a comprehensive, scientific and geo-referenced survey to accurately locate and restore the missing boundary pillars. It also seeks the implementation of a dedicated Restoration and Reclamation Plan for the affected forest areas. Crucially, the PIL seeks a court directive to transfer all forest lands currently under the control of Revenue Authorities back to the Forest Department within a fixed timeline. The issue surfaced in 2023, when an audit of the Mussoorie Forest Divisions boundaries was ordered by the then Chief Conservator of Forests (Working Plan), Sanjiv Chaturvedi, during the preparation of a new working plan. According to the subsequent report submitted by the then Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Mussoorie, of a total 12,321 boundary pillars, as many as 7,375 were found missing on the ground. Sources familiar with the matter said around 80 per cent of the missing pillars were concentrated in the Mussoorie and Raipur ranges, areas considered highly lucrative for real estate development, including hotels and residential complexes. Following the findings, Chaturvedi escalated the matter. In June and again in August 2025, he wrote to the Head of Forest Force (HoFF), Uttarakhand, demanding that the investigation be handed over to the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate. He specifically sought a probe into the alleged acquisition of substantial immovable properties by the concerned forest officers. However, the petition alleges that internal attempts were made to dilute the findings. It states that the HoFF constituted a fresh internal committee, headed by Conservator of Forests Rajiv Dhiman, IFS, to re-examine the issue. The petitioner has alleged that the committee was intended to downplay the numbers and may also destroy/ temper with evidences, on ground. The petition further notes that several officers on the committee had previously faced scrutiny over alleged financial irregularities linked to Miyawaki plantation schemes and had prior postings in the Mussoorie Forest Division.
Chhattisgarh has released its NEET PG 2025 round 1 seat allotment results, with 273 candidates securing MD/MS seats. The cut-off ranged from AIR 697 to AIR 1.35 lakh. Candidates must report to their allotted colleges between December 24-28 with necessary documents to finalize admissions. General Medicine at Raipur's medical college was the most sought-after program.
Eminent writer Vinod Kumar Shuklas last rites performed with full state honours in Raipur
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai visited the residence of the late litterateur at Shailendra Nagar in Raipur and expressed his condolences to the bereaved family
IndiGo flight diverted to Raipur amid poor visibility
On Tuesday, Patna was enveloped in a thick blanket of fog, causing a ripple effect in air travel. An IndiGo flight intended for the capital was rerouted to Raipur, and four other flights were scrapped altogether.
Retired IAS Officer Arrested In Rs 2,500-Crore Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam
In a major development in the high-profile Chhattisgarh liquor scam case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Raipur Zonal Office, has arrested a retired IAS officer, Niranjan Das.
Eminent Hindi writer Vinod Kumar Shukla passes away in Raipur
RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh-based renowned writer Vinod Kumar Shukla, 88, passed away in AIIMS Raipur on Tuesday. Early this year Shukla cited his life as a race against age/time when it comes to accomplishing much more he intends to put in writing. Yehi kasak hai baki (a subtle regret that lingers), he opined as he feared that he might never be able to write all that he wished as the life for him moves briskly while his words or expressions may fall behind. He is survived by his wife, son Shashwat Shukla and a daughter. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai expressed grief over the demise of the eminent author. The PM in a post on X, said: He will always be remembered for his invaluable contributions in the field of Hindi literature. My condolences are with his family and admirers in this hour of grief. PM Modi had inquired about Shukla's health on November 1 during his visit to Chhattisgarh capital. CM Sai cited the passing away of Shukla as a major loss and will remain in the hearts of everyone as Chhattisgarhs pride. A recipient of esteemed awards Sahitya Akademi Award, Jnanpith Award, PEN Nabokov Award that recognised his significant contributions to Hindi literature that engaged regional and global themes. To him, writing always turns out to be a source of happiness and gave him a sense of achievement. Vinod Kumar Shukla, the miniaturist of everyday life, honoured with Jnanpith Award Shukla had been receiving treatment at AIIMS Raipur since early this month, experiencing difficulty in breathing when he fell down at his residence. Later his health deteriorated and was shifted to the intensive care unit of the hospital. Being the first from Chhattisgarh to be selected for Jnanpith Award, he has been writing for the last over 60 years as a poet and novelist. Born in Rajnandgaon district of Chhattisgarh in 1937, his first collection was a poetry Lalbhag Jaihind published in 1971. With his literary career spanning decades, he is known for his contributions and compilation of stories, poems, fiction, prose and/or drama with abiding originality. A film was made on one of his novels 'Naukar ki Kameez' on the same title by Mani Kaul. His 'Deewar Mein Ek Khirkee Rahati Thi' won the Sahitya Akademi Award for the best Hindi work in 1999. Many who met him recollected how he often advised others not to stop writing because what one writes will be recognised as his signature.
Who was Vinod Kumar Shukla? Jnanpith Award winning Hindi writer passes away at 89
Prominent Chhattisgarh-based Hindi writer and Jnanpith Awardee Vinod Kumar Shukla died on Tuesday evening after suffering from age-related illnesses at AIIMS, Raipur, his family members informed.
Shree Cement withdraws lockout at Baloda Bazar plant in Raipur
Shree Cement has ended its lockout at the Baloda Bazar plant in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The company and its workers reached an amicable settlement. The lockout was imposed due to non-cooperation from workmen. This action is now withdrawn. The plant's operations will resume. No damage to company property was reported during the lockout period.
Ex-CM Baghel's son got Rs 250 crore as his share from Chhattisgarh liquor 'scam': Chargesheet
RAIPUR: Chaitanya, son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, received Rs 200 crore to Rs 250 crore as his share from an alleged liquor scam in the state, the Anti-Corruption Bureau/Economic Offence Wing (ACB/EOW) has claimed in its chargesheet. The state police's ACB/EOW, in its seventh supplementary chargesheet in the multi-crore liquor scam filed before a special court here on Monday, claimed Chaitanya Baghel played a key role in establishing, coordinating, and protecting an extortion racket (syndicate) within the excise department (during the previous Congress government, which was in office from 2018-23). The voluminous document, running into around 3,800 pages, has named Chaitnaya Baghel as an accused in the alleged scam pegged at more than Rs 3,000 crore, an ACB/EOW statement said. With this, a total of eight chargesheets have been filed in the case so far. The latest chargesheet details the current status of the investigation against the arrested accused, along with digital evidence reports about all those in custody. The document also outlines the progress of the ongoing probe against the accused persons. The statement quoting the chargesheet said Chaitanya Baghel acted as coordinator among officials such as Anil Tuteja, Soumya Chaurasia, Arunpati Tripathi, and Niranjan Das, who worked in line with the syndicate's interests at the administrative level and as ground-level operatives of the network, such as Anwar Dhebar, Arvind Singh, and Vikas Agarwal (all co-accused), and issued instructions to them. Chaitanya Baghel worked through his trusted associates to transfer and manage proceeds of the scam collected by businessman Anwar Dhebar's team, moving the funds to higher levels, it claimed. He allegedly received his share of the proceeds through various firms belonging to liquor businessman Trilok Singh Dhillon, transferring it through banking channels to his family firms and using it in real estate projects. Furthermore, he was also found to have received and invested large sums of money generated out of the scam through banking channels via his family members, friends, and associates, the chargesheet claimed. The probe agency said, Evidence indicates that Chaitanya, along with managing the proceeds of the crime at a higher level, received around Rs 200 crore-Rs 250 crore as his share. The investigation has also revealed that high-level protection, policy/administrative intervention, and influence provided to the syndicate by Chaitanya Baghel enabled this crime to be perpetrated for a long period, it claimed. The ongoing investigation suggests the amount involved in the liquor scam is estimated to be approximately Rs 3,074 crore. However, further investigation suggests the total amount of the proceeds of crime generated out of the alleged scam could exceed Rs 3,500 crore, it added. The Enforcement Directorate (ED), which is probing the money laundering angle in the alleged scam, arrested Chaitanya Baghel on July 18 following a search at his house, which he shares with his father, a Congress politician, in Bhilai town of Durg district. As per the ED's prosecution complaint (chargesheet) filed earlier, Chaitanya Baghel handled more than Rs 1,000 crore worth of proceeds of crime generated from a liquor scam in the state. The central agency has stated that the alleged scam resulted in a massive loss to the state exchequer and filled the pockets of beneficiaries of a liquor syndicate. The scam was orchestrated between 2019 and 2022 when then-CM Bhupesh Baghel headed the Congress government in Chhattisgarh. Money was illegally collected from every bottle of liquor sold in Chhattisgarh (between 2019 and 2022), said the anti-money laundering agency. Chaitanya Baghel was arrested by the ACB/EOW in September while he was in jail under judicial custody. The ED in January arrested former excise minister and Congress leader Kawasi Lakhma, businessman Anwar Dhebar (brother of Congress leader and former Raipur Mayor Aijaz Dhebar), former IAS officer Anil Tuteja, Indian Telecom Service (ITS) officer Arunpati Tripathi and a few others as part of their probe in the case. The EOW/ACB registered an FIR on January 17, 2024, in the alleged scam, naming 70 individuals and companies, including Lakhma and former chief secretary Vivek Dhand. After his son was arrested, former CM Baghel claimed that the action was taken because the Congress, during its rule, tried to stop the cutting of forests and mining activities in the state. The Congress leader also alleged that the probe agencies were being misused to target Opposition leaders.
Arrangements to fly body of mob attack victim to Raipur
Family members to travel by air to Raipur; State arranges ambulance to native village
CAF jawan shot dead by colleague in Chhattisgarhs Khairagarh
RAIPUR: A Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) constable shot his colleague dead inside the barrack camp during the intervening night of Sunday-Monday in Khairagarh district, about 130 km west of Raipur. The firing incident occurred in 17 CAF battalion at Ghagra base camp following an altercation between the accused jawan and his colleague. There was some heated arguments between the accused constable Arvind Gautam and the deceased Sonbir Jaat, a mess commander, over some issue late at night. The argument led to a scuffle between the two. Later, Gautam, during his patrol duty around midnight, took the extreme step and killed his colleague with his INSAS rifle while Jaat was sleeping inside the barrack. He died on the spot, Mamta Ali Sharma, sub-divisional police officer Khairagarh, told TNIE . The incident created panic and shock inside the barrack. The accused CAF constable has been taken into custody and is being interrogated. Both Gautam and Jaat are residents of Uttar Pradesh, Sharma stated.
BTech student of OP Jindal University dies by suicide in Chhattisgarhs Raigarh
RAIPUR: A 20 year old engineering student of O P Jindal University in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district allegedly died by suicide in her hostel room on Saturday late night. The deceased has been identified as Princy Kumari, 20, a native of Jamshedpur in Jharkhand who was pursuing her second year B.Tech Computer Science. Speaking to TNIE, Raigarh ASP Akash Markam said the incident came to light after the hostel warden found her body hanging from a ceiling fan. The body was sent for post-mortem examination, and the autopsy report is awaited. The body was later handed over to the family. A case has been registered, and an investigation is underway. Markam said the exact circumstances leading to the suicide are yet to be ascertained. We are examining the contents of the suicide note recovered from her room, and statements of hostel staff, university officials and others are being recorded, he said. (If you are having suicidal thoughts, or are worried about a friend or need emotional support, someone is always there to listen. Call Sneha Foundation - 04424640050, Tele Manas - 14416 (available 24x7) or iCall, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences' helpline - 02225521111, which is available Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm.)
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From insurgency to bricklaying, surrendered Maoists help build PMAY-G houses in Chhattisgarhs Sukma
RAIPUR: In Chhattisgarhs Sukma district, long affected by Maoist violence, surrendered cadres are now playing a role in rural development by constructing houses sanctioned under the Pradhan Mantri Awas YojanaGramin (PMAY-G), reflecting a shift from armed insurgency to livelihood-based rehabilitation. Several surrendered Maoists, after undergoing professional training at the district rehabilitation centre, have become skilled masons and are engaged in building partially completed and new PMAY-G houses across the district. The initiative is part of the States Naxal surrender, relief and rehabilitation policy aimed at mainstreaming former cadres through skill development and employment. Muchaki Ranvati, a surrendered cadre from Purvarti village, said her life had changed in every way after acquiring masonry skills. She added that she was also given an opportunity to participate in the recently held Bastar Olympics. Similarly, Pordium Bhima, a native of Polampalli who was associated with the Maoist organisation for nearly 30 years, said his future felt more secure and dignified at the rehabilitation centre compared to his earlier life spent in inhospitable forest terrain. Where guns have fallen silent for cadres who renounced the violent path of the CPI (Maoist), foundations for a new future are now being laid through bricks and mortar. Initially, 35 surrendered Naxalites were trained as masons at the Sukma district rehabilitation centre. The hands that once caused violence are now engaged in shaping structures, gaining an understanding of construction materials, manual dexterity, the use of tools and productive work methods. With more surrendered cadres joining the local skilled workforce, the long-standing shortage of trained masons in Maoist-affected and remote areas is also being addressed. The core objective of our rehabilitation policy is to connect surrendered youths to the mainstream by providing them skills, employment and respect, said Vishnu Deo Sai, Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh. The trained personnel were provided with mason kits to help them secure self-employment in the construction sector. Providing skill development, employment opportunities and basic facilities to youths living in rehabilitation centres remains a top priority of the district administration. Such an initiative is a significant step towards social transformation, said Sukma Collector Devesh Dhruv. Skilled human resources are crucial to support the effective implementation of government construction schemes, including PMAY-G, said Mukund Thakur, Chief Executive Officer of the Sukma district panchayat. A new and optimistic chapter of the rehabilitation programme focusing on skill development is unfolding in Sukma. At the rehabilitation centre, surrendered Naxalites, including 15 women, were given professional masonry training, enabling them to move towards self-reliance as skilled workers. They were imparted structured, hands-on training in essential aspects of building construction, including foundation work, bricklaying, plastering, roof casting, adherence to standards and basic safety practices, allowing them to work competently in both government and private construction projects. The initiative goes beyond routine skill training, emerging as a medium to provide a new direction to the lives of surrendered youths. In addition to vocational training, surrendered cadres in the district were also provided with mobile phones, utility kits, Aadhaar-Ayushman cards, ration cards and job cards.
Mosquitoes Take Detour To Civic Body As Raipur Man Delivers Biting Protest
In a protest that was as sharp as the sting that triggered it, a young man in Chhattisgarh's capital literally carried his complaint to the authorities sealed in a plastic bag.
Shree Cement locks out Baloda Bazar plant in Raipur
Shree Cement has announced a lockout at its Baloda Bazar plant in Chhattisgarh starting December 18. This action is due to non-cooperation from workmen. The company anticipates a daily loss of approximately 10,000 tonnes in cement production. Shree Cement is monitoring the situation and will provide further updates as developments occur.
Churches set ablaze as burial dispute sparks violence in Chhattisgarh village
RAIPUR: Two churches were torched, a grave was dug up and clashes left several people injured as tensions over a disputed burial spiralled into violence in Amabeda village of Chhattisgarhs Kanker district, about 150 km south of Raipur, on Thursday. Tension erupted in Bade Tewda gram panchayat after the family of sarpanch Rajman Salam, whom some locals claim had converted to Christianity, buried the body of his father, Chamraran Salam, 70, on private land. Chamraram had been ill and died during treatment on December 15. The burial sparked protests, with villagers alleging it was conducted secretly and not in accordance with tribal customs, police said. Based on the villagers' complaint, the Executive Magistrate issued an order for exhumation of the body on Thursday. The probe on the incident and post-mortem of the exhumed body will be carried out, and the legal actions will be taken. Properties were also damaged during the scuffle incident, Kanker police said. The situation, which had remained tense since Wednesday, escalated into clashes between villagers, including stone-pelting. Around 20 police personnel, including additional superintendent of police (Antagarh) Ahish Banchhor, and several villagers were injured. Police resorted to a lathi charge to bring the situation under control. The district administration and police intervened and held a meeting between the two opposing groups on Thursday, after which the body was exhumed and taken out of Amabeda, as many locals opposed allowing a burial site for the deceased. The sarpanch is stated to have been converted to Christian belief, but his father, Chamraram, remained a follower of Hindu religion. The sarpanch reportedly performed the last rite in accordance with the belief and customs of Christianity, leading to strong protest by the villagers, said Anjor Singh Paikra, additional collector, Antagarh, in Kanker district. District officials have been camping in Bade Tewda for the past two days to ensure the situation does not escalate further. At least two churches were set ablaze and a few houses belonging to Christian minority members were attacked. There was a riot-like situation in the village. The sarpanch has not embraced Christianity. He buried the body of his father as per the rituals of the tribal community in his own land, said Arun Pannalal, president of the Chhattisgarh Christian Forum. The confrontation resulted owing to misleading information propagated among villagers that the body of a converted Christian had been covertly buried, Pannalal added. The injured police personnel and villagers were admitted to hospital.
Raipur Diary | High-tech Nava Raipur; ifs and buts
Nava Raipur, the much-publicised new capital of Chhattisgarh, has been in the spotlight since it was declared the countrys first completely debt-free city. Planned and developed from the ground up by the Naya Raipur Development Authority since 2006, the city showcases broad avenues, neatly laid sectors and impressive infrastructure. However, the everyday experience of the city reveals a different, more grounded reality. People visiting government offices often struggle to find basic amenities. There are hardly any medical stores, drinking water outlets, first-aid facilities or vehicle repair garages. Ex-CMO officer under scam scanner Soumya Chaurasia, former deputy secretary in CMO during the previous Congress government, is facing mounting legal trouble. After securing interim bail from the Supreme Court in May in the coal levy scam, she is now being questioned by the ED in an alleged liquor scam. Investigating agencies have earlier linked her name to the multi-crore District Mineral Fund scam as well. Currently under ED custodial remand in Raipur, officials claim to have gathered evidence suggesting she received proceeds of crime worth Rs 115 crore. The states Economic Offences Wing has also filed a charge sheet, alleging misuse of official position during her tenure. Rakshak curriculum for child protection Chhattisgarh has launched the Rakshak curriculum, a one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Child Rights and Protection. The programme has been introduced through MoUs signed between the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights and six state universities. Aimed at creating trained professionals, the course focuses on child welfare laws, government schemes, institutional processes and hands-on exposure with child protection units. With a strong mix of classroom learning and hands-on training, the programme aims to nurture sensitive, well-trained professionals who can actively protect childrens rights. Ejaz Kaiser Our correspondent in Chhattisgarh ejaz@newindianexpress.com
Three Naxalites killed in encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Sukma
SUKMA: Three Naxalites, including a woman, were killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Thursday, police said. The exchange of fire broke out in the morning on a forested hill under the Golapalli police station area when a team of District Reserve Guard was out on a search operation based on inputs about the presence of Maoist cadres in the area, Sukma Superintendent of Police Kiran Chavan told PTI. The bodies of three Naxalites, including a woman, have been recovered from the encounter site so far, he said, adding that the operation is underway and further details are awaited. With the latest action, 284 Naxalites have been killed in encounters in Chhattisgarh so far this year. Of them, 255 were eliminated in the Bastar division, comprising seven districts, including Sukma, Bijapur and Dantewada, while 27 others were gunned down in Gariaband district, which falls in the Raipur division. Two Naxalites were killed in Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki district in Durg division.
Chhattisgarh liquor scam: ED arrests ex-CMO deputy secretary Soumya Chaurasia
RAIPUR: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Soumya Chaurasia, a suspended state administrative service officer who was deputy secretary in the CMO during the previous Congress government, in connection with an alleged liquor scam in Chhattisgarh. The ED's counsel, Saurabh Kumar Pande, told PTI that Chaurasia was arrested late Tuesday evening and will be produced before a special court on Wednesday. Chaurasia served as deputy secretary in the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) during Bhupesh Baghel's tenure as CM. She is also an accused in the alleged coal levy scam and was arrested in 2022. She was released from jail earlier this year after being granted interim bail by the Supreme Court in May. In the liquor scam case, the ED earlier arrested Congress MLA and former excise minister Kawasi Lakhma on January 15 this year, and Chaitanya Baghel , son of former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, on July 18 as part of its money-laundering investigation. The ED has alleged that Lakhma, 71, was the main recipient of the proceeds of crime, receiving large amounts of cash during his tenure as excise minister. It further claimed that Chaitanya Baghel was at the helm of the syndicate behind the alleged liquor scam and personally handled nearly Rs 1,000 crore generated from the scandal. According to the ED, the alleged scam was orchestrated between 2019 and 2022 during the Bhupesh Baghel-led Congress government, resulting in a loss of more than Rs 2,500 crore to the state exchequer and illegal gains for members of the liquor syndicate.
12 members of an inter-state fraud gang posing as IT officials busted in Chhattisgarhs Dhamtari
RAIPUR: Dhamtari police on Tuesday arrested twelve members of an inter-state fraud gang who posed as Income Tax officers, conducting a fake raid in Raipur. According to authorities, An inter-state gang involved in organised crime had entered the house of a doctor without carrying any valid search warrant or identification cards and pretended to be IT officials. Following a complaint,the Kotwali police registered a case and launched an investigation. Separate police teams were dispatched to different districts of Chhattisgarh and adjoining Maharashtra. With consistent efforts, searches and technical analysis of available details gathered, all the accused were taken into custody and brought to Dhamtari, said Suraj Singh Parihar, the district police chief. During interrogation, the accused persons admitted that they had learned about Rs 200 crore reportedly kept at the house of complainant Dilip Rathore. They planned to carry out a fake IT raid but failed to locate the cash and fled in their vehicles. The complainant identified all the accused involved in the incident. Based on substantial evidence, the police arrested the gang members and sent them to jail. Vehicles, mobile phones, and a jute sack allegedly used to carry cash were also seized. Dhamtari Police urged citizens to verify identification cards and valid orders or warrants when approached by officials of any government department and to immediately report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
34 Maoists carrying Rs 84 lakh reward surrender in Chhattisgarh under Poona Margham initiative
RAIPUR: A total of 34 Maoist cadres, carrying a cumulative reward of 84 lakh, surrendered in the insurgency-hit district of Bijapur, around 400 km south of Raipur, on Tuesday, marking another significant instance of cadres laying down arms under the states rehabilitation drive. Seven of those who surrendered are women. The cadres said they had decided to renounce the armed and violent ideology of the banned CPI (Maoist) and return to the mainstream under the Poona Margham: Rehabilitation to Rebirth initiative being implemented in the Bastar division, police said. The thirty-four Maoists who surrendered belonged to the South Sub-Zonal Bureau and included members from the Telangana State Committee, the Andhra Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee and the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZC). As a result of the state government's comprehensive Naxal eradication policy and continuous efforts based on peace, dialogue, and development, the cadres in big numbers have decided to relinquish the violent path and return to the mainstream of society, the statement issued by the Bijapur police said. According to the police, the surrendered cadres included one Divisional Committee Member, four members of a PLGA Company, three Area Committee Members, eight Platoon and Area Committee party members, three Militia Platoon Commanders, five Militia Platoon members, one PLGA member and nine members holding positions such as CNM/Janatana Sarkar president or vice-president, and DAKMS and KAMS president or vice-president. All of them have decided to quit the banned outfit CPI (Maoist). From January 1, 2024 onwards, as many as 824 Maoists have joined the mainstream in Bijapur district, while 1,079 Maoists have been arrested and 220 Maoists have been killed in separate encounters, Bijapur district police chief Jitendra Kumar Yadav said. Official legal procedures are being carried out for the rehabilitation and reintegration of the surrendered cadres into society. The Poona Margham initiative has emerged as a significant step towards lasting peace and positive transformation in the Bastar region, the police said. Under the surrender and rehabilitation policy, each surrendered Maoist receives an initial financial incentive of 50,000. In addition, those willing to undergo skill training or set up a small business are eligible for further financial assistance. They are also provided free housing, healthcare, farmland and other amenities under the policy. Since the BJP came to power in Chhattisgarh in December 2023, over 2,300 Maoists have surrendered across the state, officials said.
Two security personnel injured in IED blast in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur
During the operation, two Cobra personnel sustained minor injuries in an IED blast and have been sent to Raipur for better treatment, a police said
BJP MLA Ajay Chandrakar flags lack of reliable data in Chhattisgarh Anjor 2047 vision
RAIPUR: Senior BJP legislator Ajay Chandrakar questioned his own governments vision document Chhattisgarh Anjor 2047, scrutinising its basis, during the discussion in the Assembly on the states comprehensive roadmap that aims to achieve various ambitious goals on development. Chandrakar, who was a minister twice during the BJP government led by Raman Singh, said the focus remains largely on education and health sector but lacks reflection of the Chhattisgarh state in the industrial policy. No attention has been given to Make in Chhattisgarh in the industrial policy of the vision document. One cannot understand if the industrial policy was made for implementation or amendment as seen happening in every 15-20 days, said BJP leader Chandrakar. He also questioned how the states irrigation capacity declined by three percentage points despite huge expenditure on projects, as reflected in the 202425 Economic Survey, and demanded a thorough investigation into the matter. He also alleged that the policy document lacked a clear focus on womens empowerment and poverty alleviation, while several other critical issues appeared to have been overlooked. Responding to the criticism, State Finance Minister O P Choudhary said Chhattisgarh Anjor 2047 was not merely a policy document but a pledge to steer the state towards multidimensional and holistic development over the next 25 years. Chandrakar further claimed that barely three per cent of the population was skilled, that there was no clarity in the definition of employment, and that official functioning in the state appeared to be operating in auto-mode. The BJP-led Chhattisgarh government had unveiled the comprehensive roadmap Chhattisgarh Anjor in July this year, aiming to align the states development vision with Viksit Bharat 2047. The state government maintains that Chhattisgarh is envisioned as a key powerhouse in energising the broader national goal of building a developed India by 2047.
Union Minister Amit Shah vows to make Bastar Indias most developed tribal region
RAIPUR: Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday affirming that the country will eliminate outlawed Maoism by March 2026, pledged to make the Bastar region in south Chhattisgarh as the most developed tribal division in India. Addressing the closing ceremony of the Bastar Olympics in Jagdalpur, Shah said that the country stands on the verge of completely wiping out the red terror and the Bastar Olympics next year will be organised in a Naxal-free Chhattisgarh. Previous year 1.65 lakh players participated in the Bastar Olympics, while this year, 3.91 lakh players got registered, and the participation of women has increased by almost three times. A team from Sports Authority of India was in Bastar to spot the talent of players in the Bastar Olympics. Recognising the brilliance, our government has made arrangements to take such talented players from Bastar to the level where they can participate in the upcoming Commonwealth Games and Olympic Games, said Shah. We must not stop here, rather ensure that the seven districts of Bastar division become the most developed tribal region by December 2030. Our governments resolve is to provide every person in Bastar with a house, electricity, toilet, drinking water, gas cylinder, 5 kg food grains and free medical treatment upto Rs 5 lakh, a dense network of primary and community health centres, the home minister said. He asserted that with the end of Maoism, there will be a new development in the area, establishing of new industries, scope for higher education, excellent sports complex and state-of-the-art hospitals will be set up in Bastar. We will bring a very attractive rehabilitation policy for those who have surrendered and the injured due to Maoists violence. Even now, the misled with weapons should lay down their arms, take advantage of the rehabilitation policy and be a part of a developed Bastar. Only peace can pave the way for development, Shah averred. Referring to the participation of 700 surrendered Naxalites as players in the Bastar Olympics as a powerful and inspiring example for the entire country, Union Home Minister Amit Shah applauded them for choosing hope over fear, unity over division, and development over destructioncalling it a true reflection of Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision of a New India. Citing the growing enthusiasm for sports across the Bastar region, Shah said the Prime Minister has chosen Chhattisgarh to host the Khelo India Tribal Games. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, speaking on the occasion, said that a couple of years ago no one could have imagined organising such a mega sports event in a region long associated with Maoist terror. PM Modijis virtuous leadership and Amit Shah jis decisive pledge have given Bastar a new ambitious identity.
Naxalism benefits nobody, only peace can pave way for development: Amit Shah
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10 Maoist cadres surrender in Chhattisgarh's Sukma
RAIPUR: Ten cadres of the banned CPI (Maoist) on Friday surrendered in Sukma in south Chhattisgarh. After surrendering, the red rebels handed over one AK-47 rifle, two self-loading rifles, one .303 rifle, one BGL launcher, and one Sten gun to the security forces. Among those who surrendered were six women Maoists, collectively carrying a bounty of Rs 33 lakh. They later planted saplings at Vayan Vatika (meaning Garden of Hope and Future in Gondi) rehabilitation centre in Sukma as a symbol of reintegration. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai hailed the surrender under the Poona Margham: Rehabilitation for Social Reintegration initiative as a symbol of positive transformation. The pledge to build a Naxalism-free Chhattisgarh is no longer just an aspiration but it is becoming a fast-emerging reality, the CM said, adding that the fight against Maoists in the state has reached a critical and defining phase under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi and the guidance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The series of surrenders demonstrate a significant shift in Bastar, where the ideology of violence, fear, and misguidance is weakening, while the path of development, trust, and dialogue is growing stronger, CM Sai affirmed. Vishnu Deo Sai (@vishnudsai) December 12, 2025 Sundarraj Pattilingam, Bastar Inspector General of Police, said the rehabilitation of the 10 cadres in Sukma indicates the end of the violent and anti-people Maoist ideology is near. Maoist cadres willing to join the mainstream are placing their trust in the Poona Margham initiative by choosing the path of peace, dignity, and sustainable progress. In the past 11 months, around 1,520 Maoist cadres in the Bastar Range have chosen to renounce violence and join the social mainstream. The Centre, Chhattisgarh government, Bastar police, district administration and security forces are fully committed to establishing peace in the region ensuring inclusive development, the IG said. The remaining Maoist cadres including Politburo member Devji, Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee member Pappa Rao, Deva (Barse Deva), and others have no option left but to abandon violence and join the mainstream, he asserted. The 10 Maoist cadres who surrendered in Sukma include : Platoon Commander (CyPCM rank) of PLGA Battalion No. 01 Two Area Committee Members (ACM) of the Darbha Division One PPCM member of PLGA Military Platoon No. 31 One PPCM member of PLGA Military Platoon No. 26 Two members of Gollapalli LOS Three Party Members (PM)
CM Vishnu Deo Sai inaugurates Bastar Olympics; Amit Shah to attend closing ceremony
RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Thursday inaugurated a 3-day divisional-level annual Bastar Olympics at Indira Priyadarshini Stadium in Jagdalpur, where the athletes from all seven districts of the Bastar division presented an impressive march past. Around 3,500 athletes from districts of Bijapur, Dantewada, Kanker, Kondagaon, Narayanpur, Sukma and Jagdalpur, along with those from the Nua Baat category, are participating in the divisional-level Bastar Olympics. Maoists who have surrendered and joined the mainstream are included in the Nua Baat category. In the regional language of Bastar, Nua Baat means a new path. Speaking at the event, the CM said, The winners of the Bastar Olympic games will become role models for future athletes. The state government will provide better opportunities and training to the youth of Bastar, preparing them for international competitions. Chhattisgarh government provides an honorarium of rupees three crore, two crore, and one crore to competitors who win gold, silver and bronze medals respectively at the Olympics. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Jagdalpur on December 13 to attend the closing ceremony of the Bastar Olympics event. He is also likely to review the security situation and the ongoing anti-Maoist campaign. The Bastar Olympics is providing a platform for talent through three levels of competitionsblock, district, divisional. Compared to 165,000 participants last year, more than 392,000 participants have registered this year, including over 227,000 female participants this is a new wave of change in Bastar region, said Tanuja Salam, Director, Sports and Youth Welfare department. Besides the surrendered Maoists, Divyang (persons with disabilities) players affected by Naxal violence are also competing, making the event not just a sports festival but a symbol of harmony, social inclusion, and transformative change in Bastar.
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Chhattisgarh forms cabinet panel to review withdrawal of cases against surrendered Maoists
RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh cabinet on Wednesday approved a series of measures to enable the withdrawal of criminal cases against Maoists who have surrendered under the states Naxal Surrender/Victim Relief & Rehabilitation Policy2025. To implement this, the government will set up a Cabinet sub-committee to review and scrutinise cases eligible for withdrawal based on the good conduct of surrendered Maoists and their contribution to curbing Left-wing extremism. After evaluation, the sub-committee will place recommended cases before the Cabinet for final approval. A district-level committee will also be constituted to examine cases registered against surrendered cadres and submit its findings to the police headquarters. Following legal vetting by the Law department, these cases will be presented to the Cabinet sub-committee. For offences under Central Acts or involving the Union government, the state will seek the Centres approval. Cases cleared by the government will be forwarded to district magistrates through public prosecutors for formal withdrawal in court. In a parallel move, the Cabinet approved the draft of the Chhattisgarh Jan Vishwas (Provisions Amendment) Bill (Second), 2025, which proposes amendments to 116 provisions across 14 Acts in 11 departments. The bill aims to streamline outdated laws, reduce judicial burden, and make state regulations more citizen- and business-friendly by replacing minor criminal penalties with administrative fines. The state had earlier notified amendments to 163 provisions across eight Acts under the first Jan Vishwas Amendment Act, 2025. With the latest draft, Chhattisgarh becomes the first state in the country to introduce a second edition of the Jan Vishwas reform, intended to improve compliance, strengthen governance, and promote Ease of Doing Business.
Twelve Maoist cadres led by CCM surrender in Chhattisgarhs Rajnandgaon
RAIPUR: A total of 12 cadres renounced the ideology of the CPI (Maoist) and surrendered with their weapons in Rajnandgaon district, around 100 km west of Raipur, in the early hours of Monday. Among those who laid down arms was a senior Maoist leader of the MaharashtraMadhya PradeshChhattisgarh (MMC) zone and Central Committee member, Ramdher Majji, who carried a bounty of Rs 1 crore on his head. Four Divisional Committee members and several other cadres also surrendered. The surrender of these senior figures, led by the Central Committee member, is being viewed as a major setback for the MMC unit of the banned CPI (Maoist). Six of the 12 cadres are women, who, according to a police officer, were evidently encouraged by the state governments lucrative surrender and rehabilitation policy. The cadres handed over an AK-47 rifle, an INSAS assault rifle, a self-loading rifle (SLR), a .303 rifle, and other weapons. Official legal procedures will now follow to ensure their rehabilitation and reintegration into society. Since the BJP came to power in December 2023 in Chhattisgarh, approximately 2,300 Maoists have surrendered in the state.
RAIPUR: For the approximately 150 tribal families in Kondapalli gram panchayat, located in the edgy district of Bijapur, south Chhattisgarh, the last six months have rewritten their reality. After years of isolation under the influence of left-wing extremism, the arrival of mobile connectivity and the supply of electricity has signalled a profound decline in Maoist influence and the beginning of a connected life. The villagers, whose home is deep within the forested terrain 70 km from the Bijapur district headquarter along the TelanganaChhattisgarh border, didn't let the moment pass quietly. When the new mobile tower was installed in April, they celebrated this turning point with the beat of the traditional Mandar hand drum and dancing in colourful tribal costumes. For decades, the region had been deprived of basic necessities. As Lakshmi Yasam, 40, sarpanch of the gram panchayat (which covers three villages), recounted to the New Indian Express , Under the shadow of Maoist terror, our region remained deprived of basic amenities like roads, electricity and mobile connectivity. That era is fading. Now, Asam proudly states, Over 60 percent of households have mobile phones subscribed to the Jio network operator, he added. When the new mobile tower was installed in April, they celebrated this turning point with the beat of the traditional Mandar hand drum and dancing in colourful tribal costumes. As Asam explains, the convenience is transforming daily life: These days every essential service including banking to government welfare schemes to Aadhaar, the mobile phone number is linked. The convenience of mobile services is promoting rural residents happiness. The immediate, tangible benefits are already being felt. Baldeo Nekho, 24, a local farmer, describes the change as a fundamental shift, Its like the beginning of a good life as we are witnessing how the use of mobile phones doing good during health emergencies, education of children and remains a symbolic connection of our village to the outside world, he said. The difficulties faced by Kondapalli, acute challenges in accessing communication, transport, and public services, were severe. Administrative teams struggled to reach the area owing to inhospitable terrain and Maoists obstruction. The changing scenario was driven by continuous security operations, improved administrative outreach, and focused government interventions. This local success is a symbol of a broader strategy, according to Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, The arrival of network connectivity in Kondapalli is not merely an expansion of communication infrastructure but a revival of aspirations that were suppressed for years. The state government is committed to ensuring digital services and welfare schemes reach every village of Bastar. Such transformations will become even more widespread in the coming years, he said. The communication sector has indeed registered remarkable growth in the state. A total of 728 new mobile towers have been installed recently. Crucially, 116 of these are in Maoist-affected areas and 115 in Aspirational districts. Currently, 467 towers are operational with 4G services, while 449 older towers have been upgraded from 2G to 4G.
Chhattisgarh: Mobile tower installed at Kondapalli village in Naxal-affected Bijapur
Raipur: A mobile tower has been installed for the first time at Kondapalli village in Chhattisgarhs Naxal-affected Bijapur district, an area long cut off from the outside world, officials said on Sunday. The village, about 450 km from state capital Raipur and located in the dense forests along the border with Telangana, did not have 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 .
RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh, with intensified strict vigilance, has cracked down on the transportation of paddy from other states and seized over one lakh quintals so far in separate cases ever since the procurement began from November 15. The state has launched special campaigns in different districts, with alert and rigorous monitoring underway. There are continuous checks, check posts set up in districts and along state borders, besides keeping track of GPS-equipped vehicles used for foodgrain transport to prevent illegal paddy transportation. This year, several check posts have undertaken a digital verification oversight process and a resolute inter-state coordination. Meticulous measures are adopted in every procurement centre, having a more accountable and technology-driven system, to record entries on the actual paddy received on a given day. The state government has issued a directive to all district collectors to ensure transparency in the procurement process of paddy in all centres, while illegal transportation and fictitious purchase will not be tolerated. The paddy procurement is to continue till January 31, 2026. According to officials, the Chhattisgarh State Cooperative Marketing Federation Limited (CG-MARKFED) has set up check-posts in border districts and constituted task forces headed by district collectors to check the movement of paddy from neighbouring states. The MARKFED has this year instituted Integrated Command and Control Centre to manage real-time surveillance of the procurement process and closely monitor every border area of the state. Over 16 separate check posts with installed cameras have been set-up in areas connecting Chhattisgarh to other states for round the clock observation at the Command Centre, a senior officer said. The detail of every vehicle entering Chhattisgarh state is recorded by deployed staff at every small or big check post, including those connecting the border areas. Chhattisgarh, often cited as the rice bowl in Central India, offers Rs 3,100 per quintal as minimum support price (MSP) to paddy growers, which is believed to be the highest in the country. There are sneaky attempts from neighbouring states of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, and Telangana to secure high returns of paddy from the government procurement centres in Chhattisgarh state. There were instances where officials had earlier confiscated paddy illegally transported and stored in the state.
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Bijapur encounter: Bodies of 6 more Naxalites found; toll rises to 18
BIJAPUR: Six more bodies of Naxalites have been recovered following an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, taking the toll of cadres killed in the gun battle to 18, officials said on Thursday. Three personnel of the District Reserve Guard, a unit of the state police, were also killed in the gunfight which took place on Wednesday. Following a prolonged intermittent exchange of fire that lasted for around 12 hours, bodies of 12 Naxalites were recovered till late Wednesday evening, Inspector General of Police Sundarraj P said. Six more bodies were found till Thursday morning during a search in the area. With this, the toll of Naxalites killed in the encounter has gone up to 18, he said, adding that the search operation was still underway in the area. The operation involving personnel of the DRG from Dantewada and Bijapur, and Special Task Force, both units of the state police, and CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action- an elite unit of CRPF) was launched based on inputs about the presence of west Bastar division and PLGA company no. 2 of Maoists in the area, he said. Our security forces bravely retaliated to the Maoists' firing, but unfortunately, our three brave jawans belonging to DRG Bijapur were martyred in the action, he said. The IG was speaking to reporters after paying homage to the three deceased security personnel at Bijapur Police Lines. Family members of the three killed jawans, public representatives, officials and local people were also present at the wreath-laying ceremony and paid tribute to them. The deceased personnel -- head constable Monu Vadadi, constable Dukaru Gonde and jawan Ramesh Sodhi -- were residents of Bijapur district. Their mortal remains were sent to their native places after the people paid tributes to them. Two DRG personnel were also injured in the incident. One of the killed Naxalites has been identified as Modiyami Vella, while the identity of the remaining killed cadres was yet to be ascertained, the IG said. Vella was active as commander of company no. 2 of PLGA (People's Liberation Guerrilla Army) of Maoists and involved in several incidents of attacks on security forces, including the 2020 Minpa ambush (Sukma), wherein 17 security personnel lost their lives, and Tekalgudem (Bijapur) attack, in which 22 security personnel were killed in 2021, he said. Vella carried a reward of Rs 8 lakh on his head, the official said. A Light Machine Gun, Single Loading Rifles (SLRs), Insas rifles, .303 rifles and other arms and ammunition were recovered from the site, he said. With the latest action by security forces, 281 Naxalites have been killed in encounters in Chhattisgarh so far this year. Of them, 252 were eliminated in the Bastar division, comprising seven districts, including Bijapur and Dantewada, while 27 others were gunned down in Gariaband district, which falls in the Raipur division. Two Naxalites were killed in Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki district in Durg division. With the latest incident, 23 security personnel have lost their lives in Maoist violence, including encounters, in the state so far this year, police said. The Centre has set a deadline of March 31, 2026, to completely eradicate Left-Wing Extremism.
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Five Naxalites, cop killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur
BIJAPUR: Five Naxalites and a jawan of the police's District Reserve Guard (DRG) were killed in an encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Wednesday, officials said. Another jawan suffered injuries in the gunfight, they said, adding that the operation was still underway. The gun battle took place in a forest of the Gangaloor area adjoining Dantewada district when a joint team of security personnel was out on an anti-Naxal operation, a police official said. Personnel belonging to the DRG and Special Task Force, both units of the state police, and CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action- an elite unit of CRPF) were involved in the operation, he said. So far, bodies of five Naxalites have been recovered from the spot, the official said. One DRG personnel was martyred during the operation, while another jawan sustained injuries, he said. The injured jawan has been evacuated for treatment, the official said. With the latest action, 268 Naxalites have been killed in encounters in Chhattisgarh so far this year. Of them, 239 were eliminated in the Bastar division, comprising seven districts, including Bijapur and Dantewada, while 27 others were gunned down in Gariaband district, which falls in the Raipur division. Two Naxalites were killed in Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki district in Durg division.
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Raipur to host three-day literature festival from January 23; CM Vishnu Deo unveils official logo
RAIPUR: To cherish numerous cultural, intellectual and traditional blends of Indian literature as it exists, Chhattisgarh will host a three-day Raipur Literature Festival from January 23 next year to engage in enlightened dialogues on subjects of literary interest. Over 100 littrateur and writers from across the country will participate in the literary programme, which will be organised near the Tribal Museum at Nava Raipur. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday unveiled the official logo of the Raipur Literature Festival. The Raipur Literature Festival stands as an important chapter in Chhattisgarhs Silver Jubilee year. The occasion will not only offer a shared platform for leading literary voices from across India but will also give readers and citizens an opportunity to engage with a rich spectrum of thoughts, experiences and creative expressions. The event will carve out a new literary identity for Chhattisgarh, The CM said. A total of 11 sessions will be conducted at the festival, including five parallel sessions, four plenary sessions and three interactive dialogue sessions, offering participants the opportunity to engage directly with authors and thinkers. The theme 'Aadi se Anaadi tak', inscribed within the logo as a phrase, signifies the timeless journey of literature, a continuum from ancient compositions to ever-evolving modern narratives. It reflects the enduring message that literature transcends time, connecting ages, languages, societies and generations now reaching the age of artificial intelligence and its influence, said Shashank Sharma, chairman of Chhattisgarh Sahitya Academy. The logo of the upcoming festival offers an evocative representation of Chhattisgarhs rich cultural and literary heritage. It captures, in a single artistic motif, the states identity, the biodiversity of Bastar, its tribal traditions, and the cultural significance of the iconic salfi tree, often regarded as the spirit of Chhattisgarh. The logo also weaves together the states ancient literary roots, tribal heritage, social harmony and contemporary creative spirit. Chhattisgarhs literary tradition, flowing from the primordial to the eternal is being cited as vibrant. The Raipur Literature Festival will also search through regional and national issues besides examining the states own dialects. It will be organised every year from January 23 to 25. The people and visitors during the three days of reading, conversation, exchange of ideas would gain an opportunity to tune in to the constructive discourse on the given theme and subjects.
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A disturbing video showing a Booth Level Officer (BLO) being assaulted and abused in Raipur's Kali Mata ward has gone viral, raising serious concerns about the safety of officials working on the ongoing voter list revision under the SIR exercise.
Transform public perception of police, says PM Modi at Raipur event
RAIPUR: On the final day of the 60th All India Conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police at the Indian Institute of Management in Raipur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed the need to transform public perception of the police. He said that it can be achieved by enhancing professionalism, sensitivity, and responsiveness, besides strengthening urban policing. The PM directed state and UT police and the wider administration to adopt innovative strategies, make effective use of databases integrated under National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID), and link these systems through Artificial Intelligence (AI) to generate actionable intelligence. The three-day Conference was themed Viksit Bharat: Security Dimensions. Rourkela police inks pact with NIT-R to adopt modern technology for smart policing The conference witnessed in-depth deliberations on a wide range of national security matters. Discussions were held on the long-term Roadmap for Policing towards Vision 2047, emerging trends in counter-terrorism and counter-radicalisation, leveraging technology to enhance womens safety, strategies to bring back Indian fugitives based abroad, and strengthening forensic capabilities to ensure effective investigation and prosecution. While asserting to increase public awareness regarding the newly enacted criminal laws that replaced the colonial-era regulation codes, he reiterated the importance of establishing mechanisms for the regular monitoring of banned outfits. He added that it will ensure the holistic development of areas freed from Left Wing Extremism, and adopt innovative models to strengthen coastal security. PM Modi underscored the need for stronger preparedness and coordination, urging police chiefs to reinforce mechanisms for effective disaster management covering cyclones, floods, and other natural emergencies, including the ongoing situation of Cyclone Ditwah. He emphasised that proactive planning, real-time coordination, prompt response, and a whole-of-government approach are essential to safeguard lives and ensure minimal disruption during such events. In his address, the Prime Minister called upon the police leadership to realign the style of policing to meet the aspirations of a developing nation on the path to becoming a 'Viksit Bharat'. During the occasion, he conferred the President's Police Medals for distinguished service to officers of the Intelligence Bureau and also presented awards to the three best-performing cities in urban policinga recognition instituted for the first time to encourage innovation and improvement. The Conference was attended by the Union Home Minister, the National Security Advisor, Ministers of State for Home Affairs, and the Union Home Secretary. DGs and IGs from all states and union territories, as well as heads of Central Armed Police Forces and Central Police Organisations. Over 700 officers of various ranks joined virtually from across the country.
DEHRADUN: The office of the Uttarakhand Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has released the 2003 voter list for the special intensive revision (SIR) of poll rolls, but tracing names from that period is a challenge for many residents. The core issue lies in delimitation exercises that followed 2003, rendering 18 former assembly constituencies obsolete and replacing them with new names and boundaries. The newly released 2003 electoral data, available on the CEO website, is crucial for verifying if a voter was registered before the boundary changes. However, voters searching for older constituency names are finding blanks. For the younger generation of voters, searching for names under old constituencies like Dharampur and Raipur in Dehradun, Tharali in Chamoli, or Chaubattakhal in Pauri will yield no results because these assembly seats did not exist in 2003, a source revealed. Following the states formation, the first delimitation occurred in 2002, establishing 70 assembly and five Lok Sabha seats, which were reflected in the 2003 rolls. A national-level delimitation in 2008 did not alter the total number of seats but erased 18 existing constituency boundaries, replacing them with new configurations. When a current voter searches for his/her new constituency name, they wont find a corresponding entry in the 2003 list because the nomenclature and geographical representation were entirely different back then, explained an official from the state election commission. Boundaries erased Following the states formation, the first delimitation occurred in 2002, establishing the 70 Assembly and five Lok Sabha seats that were reflected in the 2003 voter rolls. A subsequent national-level delimitation in 2008 did not alter the total number of seats but erased the 18 existing constituency boundaries
PM Modi Chairs Police Chiefs Meet In Chhattisgarhs Raipur
Raipur, Nov 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the annual conference of DGPs and IGPs on Saturday and witnessed extensive deliberations on different aspects of Indias security system, a statement issued by the government said. Modi described the conference of police chiefs as a great forum to share best practices and innovations in this field. The 60th edition of the closed-door, off-camera huddle of directors general of police (DGPs) and inspectors general of police (IGPs) from across the country at [] The post PM Modi Chairs Police Chiefs Meet In Chhattisgarhs Raipur appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Rohit Sharma is set to play in the upcoming three-match ODI series against South Africa. The matches will be held in Ranchi, Raipur, and Visakhapatnam on November 30, December 3, and December 6, respectively. Read here to know BCCI's message for Rohit Sharma.
As CAT 2025 approaches, Data Interpretation remains a section where careful strategy often outweighs speed. Professor Yogesh Chauhan of IIM Raipur explains how toppers improve calculation speed using patterns and Vedic math shortcuts, adopt the 103060 workflow to decide which sets to attempt, and leverage visual patterns and simplifying assumptions to solve problems efficiently. He also shares three golden tips: spot patterns first, evaluate solvability early, and focus on relative reasoning for accurate, time-efficient performance.
CG VYAPAM Amin admit card 2025 released for WRD exam, download at vyapam.cgstate.gov.in
The Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CG VYAPAM) has released the admit cards for Amin posts under the Water Resources Department (WRD), Naya Raipur. Candidates can download their admit cards from vyapam.cgstate.gov.in using their login credentials. The written examination is scheduled for December 7, from 12:00 PM to 2:15 PM. Applicants must follow all guidelines, including carrying original ID, adhering to dress code, and arriving early. Detailed steps for downloading the admit card are provided.
Strong security grid cut Maoist-affected districts from 126 to 11 in ten years: Amit Shah
RAIPUR: Union home minister Amit Shah stated that under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, the DGP/IGP conference has emerged as a vital forum for resolving the countrys internal security challenges from identifying problems and challenges to formulating strategies and policies. Shah made the remark on Friday while inaugurating the three-day Conference in Raipur. Talking about steps taken by the Modi Government for the complete elimination of Maoist, the home minister said that in the last seven years, the Central Government has strengthened the security grid by constructing 586 fortified police stations. As a result the Maoist-affected districts have come down from 126 in the year 2014 to just 11 now. The country will be completely free from the Maoist menace, the home minister affirmed. Shah underlined the Modi governments resolute efforts provided lasting solutions to the three hotspots which had become a festering wound for the nation Naxalism, the North-East, and Jammu & Kashmir. Highlighting the achievements of the Centre, the home minister said that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has been strengthened, the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) has been made more robust, three New Criminal Laws have been introduced, and strong laws have been enacted against narcotics and fugitive offenders. Once the three New Criminal Laws are fully implemented, policing in India will become the most modern in the world, he added. Shah added that after the Centre banned the Popular Front of India (PFI), nationwide raids were conducted on their hideouts and arrests were made, which is an outstanding example of Centre-State coordination. He appreciated that security forces and police are delivering strong blows to extremism, radicalisation and narcotics by focusing on three key aspects: accuracy of intelligence, clarity of objectives, and synergy in action. We must launch a 360-degree attack on narcotics and organised crime and build such a system that drug traffickers and criminals do not get even an inch of space in this country, he said. The time has now come for state police forces to work together with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and strike hard at narcotics gangs operating at state, national and international levels, and put their masterminds behind bars, he added.
Ghazipur Police Station Opposite Landfill Makes Delhi 'Shine', Ranked India's Best
A police station standing opposite to Delhi's towering Ghazipur landfill -- a site known more for stench and toxic fumes -- has scripted a success story by emerging as the best police station in India at the All India Police Conference in Raipur.
Modi Govt gave permanent solution for J&K: Shah
Raipur, Nov 28: Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that the three hotspots that had become a festering wound for India Naxalism, the northeast and Jammu and Kashmir have been given permanent solutions by the Narendra Modi government and these regions will soon become like the rest of the country. [] The post Modi Govt gave permanent solution for J&K: Shah appeared first on Northlines .
Amit Shah inaugurates three-day DGP/IGP Conference in Raipur
PM Modi in Chhattisgarh to attend the conference over next two days
Amit Shah Attends 60th DGsIGs Police Conference In Raipur, PM Modi To Chair Key Sessions
Amit Shah attends the 60th All India Conference of Director Generals in Raipur. PM Modi to chair, focusing on Viksit Bharat, security, and innovation in policing from Nov 28-30.
The India vs South Africa ODI series 2025 promises an exciting three-match contest, featuring games in Ranchi, Raipur and Visakhapatnam. Fans can check the full schedule, match timings, squads, live streaming details and complete head-to-head stats ahead of the high-voltage clash.
Tribal youth make it big, conquer peak in Himachal Pir Panjal range
RAIPUR: A group of tribal youths hailing from Jashpurmost of whom had never seen snow or experienced high-altitude terrainreturned with a historic achievement that filled all of Chhattisgarh with pride. At 5340 metres, they have become the first team to summit the Jagatsuk-1 Peak in Himachal Pradeshs Pir Panjal range, completing the ascent in just 12 hours. The range is a part of the lesser Himalayan region. For five of these young men, the journey was unimaginable only months ago. With no previous exposure, they relied on rigorous training at the advanced Desdekha Climbing Area, a tourist spot, in Jashpur, about 350 km from Raipur. Under the mentorship of mountaineering coaches Dave Gates and Sagar Dubey, they trained to take over the Himalayas. The team not only pioneered a completely new route to the summit, naming it the Vishnu Deo Route, but also completed it in an alpine style, without any pre-established path. Their expedition also led to the discovery of seven new climbing routes in the Duhangan Valley near Manali. A standout accomplishment was the first ascent of an unclimbed 5,350-metre peak, which they named the Chhupa Rustam Peak. Its climbing route, called Curcuma, draws from the scientific name of turmerica symbol of strength and resilience in Indian culture. CM Vishnu Deo Sai lauded the team, saying, The history created by the youth of Jashpur at the heights of the Himalayas is a matter of pride for all of Chhattisgarh. It is a testament to our youthful strength, courage, and self-confidence. I am confident that every youth of Chhattisgarh will continue to reach new heights.
Conference of police chiefs to focus on building next-level security grid: Amit Shah
NEW DELHI, Nov 27: The three-day All India Conference of Directors General/Inspectors General of Police in Chhattisgarhs Raipur will focus on building the next-level security grid to bulwark citizens from new-age threats among other issues, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday. The conference is scheduled to start from Friday. In a post on X, the home minister said: Leaving for Raipur, Chhattisgarh, to attend the three-day DGP/IGP Conference to be chaired by PM Shri @narendramodi Ji. The deliberations [] The post Conference of police chiefs to focus on building next-level security grid: Amit Shah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Modi to attend DGP/ IGPs conference tomorrow
NEW DELHI, Nov 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the 60th edition of the All India Conference of Director Generals/ Inspector Generals of Police at the Indian Institute of Management in Chhattisgarhs Raipur on Saturday. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The three-day conference, scheduled from November 28 to 30, aims to review the progress achieved in addressing key policing challenges so far and to outline a forward-looking roadmap for building a Surakshit Bharat in alignment with [] The post Modi to attend DGP/ IGPs conference tomorrow appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
PM to attend annual police conference in Chhattisgarhs Raipur
Discussions expected on left-wing extremism, counter terrorism, disaster management, womens safety, forensic science and AI in policing; chance for senior police officers to share perspectives directly with PM
Dilip Cherian | Naya Raipur to Become Delhi for a Weekend
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PM Modi To Participate In DGP/IGP Conference In Chhattisgarh's Raipur
PM Modi will attend the 60th All India DGs/IGs Police Conference at IIM Raipur, focusing on Viksit Bharat Security Dimensions.
A Turning Point In Indias Security Strategy: What The Raipur Summit Means For Naxalisms Fate
The security apparatus can't be lax but the Naxal challenge can be uprooted for good only if the development initiatives make Bastar dwellers a stakeholder in their own future
BJP misleading people on issue of illegal migrants, its govt failed to act in last 11 years: Pilot
Raipur, Nov 27: Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Thursday accused the BJP of misleading people on the issue of illegal migrants, and said the party-led government at the Centre failed to take concrete action against them despite being in power for the past 11 years. Talking to reporters in Jagdalpur, the headquarters of Bastar district, Pilot, the Congress in-charge for Chhattisgarh, also alleged that the BJP government resorted to gimmicks, and said there was a difference in what it [] The post BJP misleading people on issue of illegal migrants, its govt failed to act in last 11 years: Pilot appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Woman cop injured as Naxalite-planted IED explodes in Chhattisgarhs Sukma
SUKMA: A woman constable was injured when a pressure Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by Naxalites went off in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Thursday, police said. The incident took place on a forested hill at around 1 pm when a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) and District Force, both units of the state police, was out on an area domination operation from the newly established Gogunda security camp under Keralapal police station limits, an official said. Constable Muchaki Durga of the District Force inadvertently came in contact with the pressure IED, triggering the blast, causing her injuries in her left foot, he said. After being provided preliminary treatment, she was being airlifted to Raipur for further medication, the official said, adding that her condition was stated to be out of danger. Maoists often plant IEDs along the road and dirt tracks in forests to target security personnel during patrolling in the interior pockets of the Bastar region, comprising seven districts, including Sukma. Civilians in the region have also fallen prey to such traps laid by ultras in the past. On June 9 this year, Additional Superintendent of Police (Konta division) Akash Rao Girepunje was killed and two officers were injured after an IED planted by Naxalites at a stone quarry exploded in Sukma district. The central government has resolved to make the country free of the Naxal menace by March 2026.
Internal Security to Dominate DGPIGP Meet in Raipur
The conference will deliberate in depth on internal security challenges, including Naxalism, counter-terrorism strategies, drug trafficking, cyber threats and border management
Indifferent, lukewarm response to study MBBS in Hindi in Chhattisgarh
RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh governments push to introduce a Hindi-medium MBBS course has met with what officials describe as indifferent and lukewarm response from students who are inclined to study the course in a language they are comfortable with. Although the scheme was announced with fanfare last year, none of the 10 government medical colleges in the state has begun Hindi-medium classes even after the new academic session opened in September. Officials say the core issue is not eligibility but willingness. The issue is not of taking admission in an MBBS course in the Hindi medium but of nurturing interest to pursue MBBS in that language. Around 70 students admitted to MBBS courses are usually from a Hindi-speaking background in the state. But there are difficulties with opting for Hindi, so the students are not taking an interest. The books in Hindi are available in the medical college, but students are not keen, Dr U. S. Paikra, Director (Medical Education), told this newspaper. He added that those who complete MBBS in Hindi may face hurdles when they move on to postgraduate studies conducted entirely in English. According to officials, no student has applied for the Hindi-medium track this year. Last year, only two or three students expressed interest, far too few to run separate classes. So the plan of starting Hindi-medium classes in MBBS was dropped. We cannot assess how the transition could pose a challenge and be mitigated, despite the state governments determination to impart medical education in Hindi. And those students taking admission from the All India or Central pool quota will not be interested in the Hindi-medium MBBS course, an official said. The initiative had been announced by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Hindi Diwas last year, promising to implement Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision of starting Hindi-medium medical education from the 202425 session. The health department was instructed to prepare textbooks and study material. The CM said the shift would especially help rural students from Hindi-medium schools who face difficulty in medical courses despite being competent, owing to the use of English. But many in the academic community remain sceptical. Medical terms are universally accepted in English, while Hindi terms sound alien. Good text and reference books are all in English. The students seem concerned about PG Medicine programme, where the lessons are given in English, said educationist Jawahar Suresetti. Doctors familiar with the ground reality also point to practical challenges. Dr Harish Podiyami, a 25-year-old medical officer from Sukma whose mother tongue is Gondi, said students do struggle initially but eventually adapt. Students speaking languages other than English might face some problems only in the initial 45 months after taking admission in an MBBS course. Later, these students at their ease get accustomed to the English language, he said. Students, too, have observed that Hindi translations of medical terms can be harder to grasp than the English originals. Despite government push, results have been disappointing.
Chhattisgarh: Maoist couple, carrying Rs 20L bounty, surrenders
Raipur: A Naxalite couple carrying a collective reward of Rs 20 lakh on their heads surrendered before police in Chhattisgarhs Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai (KCG) district on Wednesday, an official said. Dhanush alias Munna and his wife Roni alias Tule, both aged 25, had been active in the Maad division of the Bastar region and Tanda-Malanjkhand Area Committee 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 .
41 Maoists with a cumulative bounty of Rs 1.19 crore surrender in Bijapur
RAIPUR: A total of 41 Maoist cadres carrying a cumulative award of Rs 1.19 crore surrendered in an edgy district of Bijapur, about 400 km south of Raipur, on Wednesday. Twelve among the 41 are women cadres who took a decision to renounce the armed and violent ideology of CPI (Maoist), joined the path of peace and progress under the Poona Margham - Rehabilitation to Rebirth initiative in Bastar division, the police said. As many as 39 Maoist cadres were from the South Sub-Zonal Bureau. In addition to those Naxalites belonging to the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZC), the cadres who surrendered were also from the Telangana State Committee and the Dhamtari-Gariaband-Nuapad division. Citing their frustration over the hollow ideology of the banned outfit and impressed by the governments rehabilitation policy, they decided to join the mainstream, the officer added. 28 Maoists including 19 women cadres surrender in Chhattisgarhs Narayanpur According to the Bijapur district police press release, the surrendered Red rebels included five members of the PLGA (Peoples' Liberation Guerrilla Army) battalion and different companies, three Area Committee Members, eleven Platoon and Area Committee Party members, four Militia Platoon Commanders, six Militia Platoon Commanders and other lower rung members. Official legal procedures are being carried out for the rehabilitation and reintegration of the surrendered cadres into society. Poona Margham has turned into a significant step toward lasting peace and positive transformation in the Bastar region. Under the Poona Margham, the Maoists are increasingly choosing the path of peace, dignity, and sustainable progress, said Sundarraj Pattilingam, Inspector General of Police, Bastar Range. This year in Bijapur district alone, as many as 144 Maoist cadres have been eliminated in various encounters, 528 were arrested, and 560 surrendered before the police. Since the BJP came to power in December 2023 in Chhattisgarh, around 2,300 Maoists have surrendered in the state.
28 Maoists including 19 women cadres surrender in Chhattisgarhs Narayanpur
RAIPUR: A total of 28 cadres, including 19 women, of the banned outfit CPI (Maoist) surrendered under the initiative Poona Margham: From Rehabilitation to Reintegration in Narayanpur district, about 350 km south of Raipur, on Tuesday. They were carrying a cumulative reward of 89 lakh, Bastar police said. With this, as many as 287 Maoist cadres in Narayanpur have abandoned the violent path and joined the mainstream this year. Three Maoist cadres among the 28 formally handed over their weapons, a self-loading rifle, an INSAS assault rifle, and a .303 rifle, to the security forces. The rehabilitation of 28 Maoist cadres in Narayanpur reflects that the end of the violent and anti-people ideology is now near. The Maoists are placing their trust in the Poona Margham initiative and choosing the path of peace, dignity, and sustainable progress, said Sundarraj Pattlingam, Inspector General of Police, Bastar Range, who attended the occasion in the district. In the last 50 days, around 515 Red rebels allegedly surrendered in the Bastar division, which incorporates seven Maoist-affected districts in south Chhattisgarh. The remaining Maoist cadres, including Politburo Member Devji, Central Committee Member Ramder, Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZC) Member Pappa Rao, Deva (Barse Deva), and others, have no option left except to give up violence and join the mainstream, the IG added. Official legal procedures are being carried out for the rehabilitation and reintegration of all 28 cadres into society. Poona Margham has turned into a significant step towards lasting peace and positive transformation in the Bastar region. The rehabilitation is the result of the sustained, coordinated, and determined efforts of the local community, administration, police, and security forces of Narayanpur district, officials said. Among those who surrendered were a Divisional Committee Member (Maad), members of the military wing PLGA company, Area Committee Members, technical team members, military platoon members, and Local Organising Squad members. Since the BJP came to power in December 2023 in Chhattisgarh, around 2,300 Maoists have allegedly surrendered in the state.
Investor Connect Meet: Chhattisgarh secures Rs 6,826.25 crore investment proposal in Steel, Tourism
RAIPUR: The state has received investment proposals of over Rs 6,321 crore in industries and Rs 505 crore in tourism sector and is expected to generate employment for over 3,000 people. During the event, Invitation to Invest letters were handed over to all participating companies by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai to enable them to begin work promptly. Addressing the investors, CM Sai said that Bastar is witnessing a remarkable turnaround, with Maoist violence declining and improvements in roads, internet connectivity, and security. Bastar is fast emerging as a new hub for both investment and tourism, with the government targeting a completely Naxal-free Bastar by March 26, 2026, the CM said and further highlighted that Chhattisgarh is among Indias leading power-producing states and recently received investment proposals worth over Rs 3.5 lakh crore at the Energy Summit, with work commencing on several projects. The biggest investment of Rs 3,769 crore in Delhi came from Green Energy Innovation Pvt. Ltd. for setting up a 50 MW waste-to-energy plant that will generate electricity from waste. The states industrial policyoffering capital and interest subsidies, electricity duty exemptions, stamp duty concessions, and customised packages for large investmentshas been cited to be one of the most modern and investor-centric in the country. With the above concessions, the state has received investment proposals worth more than Rs 7.90 lakh crore since the new policy came into force, reflecting growing investor trust. Emphasising logistics advantages, the Chief Minister said Chhattisgarhs central location strengthens supply chains, with industrial corridors, enhanced highways, expanding airport connectivity, and an improved rail network making the state an ideal destination for manufacturing. The state also has vast solar potential due to its geographic location on the Tropic of Cancer. In line with Indias 2070 net-zero target, Chhattisgarh is promoting green steel, green energy, and renewable energy sectors, supported by attractive incentives. Senior state officials including chief secretary Vikas Sheel, principal secretary to the CM Subodh Singh, secretary (tourism) Rohit Yadav, commerce and industry secretary Rajat Kumar were present during the event.
Several trains to run on diverted routes due to maintenance works
The trains will run in a diverted route via VizianagaramRayagadaTitlagarh Raipur instead of VisakhapatnamVijayawada Ballarsha, says official
Chhattisgarh NEET PG counselling 2025 registrations are postponed due to unforeseen circumstances, with a new schedule to be announced soon on cgdme.admissions.nic.in. This process is for MD, MS, and diploma admissions. Applicants should prepare for online registration, fee payment of 2,000 (general) or 10,000 (NRI), and a refundable security deposit. Essential documents are also listed.
Modi to chair DGP meet, AI in probe, white-collar terror modules top agenda
NEW DELHI: White-collar terror modules, new patterns of radicalisation and the push to use AI to counter crime and terror will form the core of discussions at the upcoming DGP/IGP Conference, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, senior officials said on Monday. The conference, organised annually by the Intelligence Bureau in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, brings the countrys top police leadership and the PM and home minister to Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh, from November 28 to 30. Top officers heading law enforcement, intelligence and investigative bodies are preparing detailed notes on white-collar terror modules and rising radicalisation trends. The November 10 blast in Delhi, which killed 13 people, has pushed the issue back into focus. The emergence of educated operatives has unsettled agencies, with one senior officer saying the involvement of doctors in the Delhi attack and plots to strike across India through armed drones and rockets has left all the police bodies in awe. Sources said the deaths of nine police personnel and injuries to 32 others in Jammu and Kashmir caused by mishandling explosives and the lack of a uniform national protocol have highlighted the urgent need for a proper pan-India standard operating procedure. A senior officer said the changing geopolitical climate around India will be another area of deep discussion. whether Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Afghanistan, the issue of radicals have become a major issue, he said, adding that the platform is expected to host a lot of deliberations pertaining to new challenges the country is facing. The agenda will also cover Naxalism, insurgency in the Northeast, the influx of foreign nationals and rising cybercrime, particularly digital arrests. the use of artificial intelligence to counter law enforcement issues will also be part of the discussion, said an officer. He added that the PM will review the year-long performance and achievements of all law enforcement agencies.
