Two women Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh encounter
In Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district, a joint operation by security forces resulted in the killing of two female Maoists, identified as Seema and Linge. The deceased, carrying a combined reward of 6 lakh, were members of the Kutul area committee and local organisation squad. Authorities recovered weapons, ammunition, explosives, and Maoist literature from the encounter site.
Two women Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh encounter
In Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district, a joint operation by security forces resulted in the killing of two female Maoists, identified as Seema and Linge. The deceased, carrying a combined reward of 6 lakh, were members of the Kutul area committee and local organisation squad. Authorities recovered weapons, ammunition, explosives, and Maoist literature from the encounter site.
2 Women Naxalites Killed In Encounter With Police In Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur
During the search, an INSAS rifle, a .315 weapon, medical items, and other counterfeit material were recovered.
Two women Naxalites killed in encounter with cops in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur
In Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district, a joint operation by the DRG and STF resulted in an encounter with Naxalites in the Abhujmaad area. The gunfight, which occurred late Wednesday evening, led to the death of two women Naxalites. Security personnel recovered an Insas rifle and a .315 bore rifle from the scene, and the anti-Naxal operation is still in progress.
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The past decade has been a testament to Indias remarkable transformation under the decisive and visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. As our nation completes eleven years of this transformative journey, India stands significantly taller on global platforms, having achieved unprecedented progress across a multitude of sectors at home. Indias projected ascent to become the worlds fourth-largest economy by 2025, based on nominal GDP, is a clear reflection of the success of landmark policies, such as Make in India, and GST. The infrastructure sector has witnessed unparalleled growth, with the construction of nearly 50,000 km of national highways, including engineering marvels like the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. The PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan is meticulously integrating infrastructure development across various sectors. Rural India has undergone a remarkable transformation, with nearly 100% electrification, bringing light and opportunity to countless households. Our renewable energy capacity has roughly tripled. The Digital India revolution has expanded financial inclusion. The Aadhaar-linked Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism has saved an astounding Rs 2.7 lakh crore by eliminating leakages and ensuring that aid reaches its intended beneficiaries directly. The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system, now processing over 1000 crore monthly transactions, has evolved into a global benchmark for digital finance. The semiconductor mission and the introduction of production-linked incentives are strategically positioning India as a global manufacturing hub. With over 75 crore internet users, Indias digital economy is projected to reach an impressive $1 trillion by 2030. The Modi governments commitment to social welfare has been unwavering. The Swachh Bharat Mission, with the construction of over 10 crore toilets, has brought an end to open defecation. Ayushman Bharat has emerged as the worlds largest health assurance scheme, providing vital healthcare coverage to 50 crore. The Ujjwala Yojana has empowered nine crore women by providing them with clean cooking fuel. Similarly, PM-KISAN has provided direct income support to 11 crore farmers. Beyond these, education reforms, such as the National Education Policy 2020, have modernised learning frameworks, focusing on holistic development and future-ready skills. The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign has significantly improved gender ratios and girls education enrolment. The Start-up India initiative has fostered an impressive ecosystem of over 100,000 start-ups. Initiatives like Lakhpati Didis are actively promoting womens Self-Help Groups (SHGs), bringing women into the mainstream of national. Indias security posture has undergone a historic and decisive shift from a defensive to a proactive deterrence approach. This resolute approach has been evident in actions such as the surgical strikes post-Uri attack and the Balakot airstrike, which established new red lines and conveyed Indias unwavering resolve against cross-border terrorism. More recently, operations like the decisive response to the Baisaran Valley massacre through Operation Sindoor further demonstrated our commitment to countering Pakistan-sponsored terrorism effectively. Our security forces have maintained relentless pressure on terror networks, neutralising 675 terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir since 2019 while dramatically reducing terror incidents across the region. The revocation of Article 370 was a pivotal step that integrated Jammu & Kashmir into the national mainstream, enabling accelerated development and greater accountability. In the Left Wing Extremism affected tribal areas of Chhattisgarh, the dual strategy of a firm security response coupled with accelerated development has fundamentally transformed the Bastar region. The neutralisation of CPI(Maoist) general secretary Nambala Keshava Rao, alias Basavaraju, marked a significant turning point in our determined fight against Left-Wing Extremism. Over 2,000 Maoists have surrendered, opting to participate in comprehensive rehabilitation programs designed to reintegrate them into society and provide them with new opportunities. With the staunch support of the Modi government, we are firmly on track to eliminate the Maoist threat by March 2026. Development has reached previously inaccessible areas, directly challenging the Maoist narrative and providing tangible benefits to the local population. This includes the construction of 4,500 km of new roads, providing crucial connectivity, along with the establishment of 250 new schools and 175 healthcare centres in Bastar. The Bastar Net Project has provided internet connectivity to remote villages. In Chhattisgarh, we are deeply committed to making our tribal communities equal partners in the development journey. The Modi governments unwavering focus on Van Dhan initiatives and the recognition of forest rights have significantly empowered tribal populations, both economically and socially. As we move forward, guided by PM Modis profound vision of serving the man behind the plough, we are actively building an India that future generations will undoubtedly be proud of.
Patanjali inks MoUs with three prominent universities
Excelsior Correspondent HARIDWAR, June 25: Patanjali University here today along with Patanjali Research Centre have inked Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with three prominent universities for cooperation in education, medical care, Yoga, Ayurveda, skill development, Indian knowledge culture etc. On this occasion Prof. Inder Prasad Tripathi, Vice Chancellor (VC) of Raja Shankar Shah University, Chhindwara, MP; Dr. Sanajay Tiwari, VC Hemchand Yadav University, Durg Chhattisgarh and Prof. Bharat Mishra, VC Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodyog University Chitrakoot MP were present. All the [] The post Patanjali inks MoUs with three prominent universities appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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Chhattisgarh: Man arrested for allegedly strangling partner and two children
A 36-year-old man, Parmod Giddhi, was arrested in Chhattisgarh`s Jashpur district for allegedly strangling his married lover, Subhadra Thakur, and her two young children. Police suspect Giddhi, now hospitalised after claiming to ingest poison, committed the murders due to infidelity suspicions, according to Jashpur Senior Superintendent of Police
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.
Man kills married lover, her 2 kids in Chhattisgarh
As per preliminary investigation, Giddhi was in a live-in relationship with victim Subhadra Thakur, who was estranged from her husband. He allegedly murdered her over the suspicion that she was not faithful to him, Jashpur Senior Superintendent of Police Sashimohan Singh said.
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.
CRPF personnel fulfil brothers duty at brides farewell in Maoist heartland
A powerful gesture by Indian security forces in Puverti, the native village of dreaded Maoist commander Hidma, has come to symbolize a changing dynamic between the security establishment and tribal communities in Chhattisgarhs insurgency-affected ...
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.
VARANASI: A meeting of the Central Zonal Council, chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, was held in Varanasi on Tuesday, where key discussions took place on regional law and order, border security, disaster response and environmental protection with chief ministers and senior officials of four states. The CMs of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Uttarakhand attended the 25th edition of the high-level meeting, which was conducted at Hotel Taj. According to the Press Information Bureau (PIB), the aim of the meeting was to strengthen inter-state coordination and promote cooperative federalism. The last meeting of the council was held on October 7, 2023, in Uttarakhand. Zonal councils provide a structured mechanism for dialogue and discussion on issues affecting two or more states or between the Centre and states. They serve as an important platform to foster cooperation. Shah, who arrived in Varanasi on Monday for a two-day visit, led the discussions with the chief ministers of the four states and other senior officials. According to government sources, the deliberations centred around social development, transportation and border issues, law and order, environmental concerns, and matters related to minorities. In a post on X, UP CM Yogi Adityanath said, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has identified cooperative and competitive federalism as a powerful medium for the holistic development of the country. In this spirit, I participated in the 25th Central Zonal Council meeting chaired by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah in Varanasi. Adityanath had earlier posted that the council strengthens federal unity, national integrity, and regional development. Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami posted on X, During the meeting, I requested increased support through the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to strengthen road, communication, and security infrastructure in the border areas. I also stressed the need for faster expansion of BharatNet and satellite communication services under the Vibrant Village Programme, he said. Dhami stated that he requested the simplification of the grant process under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, called for the repealing of the 1989 Remote Valley Notification, and asked for additional central assistance under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana to repair roads damaged during natural disasters in the hilly regions of Uttarakhand. He also requested the Centres support for setting up a glacier research centre, biodiversity conservation institute, and an international adventure sports training centre. Additionally, I sought assistance for successfully organising the Nanda Raj Jat Yatra (2026) and the 2027 Kumbh Mela, he said. Dhami added that the state government is working towards making Uttarakhand an active contributor in building Viksit Bharat. MP CM Mohan Yadav said the discussion focused on cooperation between states, development, security, health and tourism. He shared a photo from the meeting. Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai said the meeting saw detailed discussions on a range of critical issues and described it as a key step towards cooperative and competitive federalism. Earlier in the morning, Yadav and Sai offered prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath temple ahead of the meeting. There are five zonal councils in the country, which are statutory bodies set up under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956. These councils provide a common meeting ground to the states and Union territories in each zone for the resolution of inter-state and regional issues, fostering balanced socio-economic regional development and building harmonious Centre-state relations.
Chhattisgarh PSC Updates Exam Schedule for Assistant Director and Manager Posts
The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission has announced a revised exam schedule for the Assistant Director Industry/Manager posts, now set for July 12, 2025. Candidates can expect their admit cards to be available ten days prior to the exam. Additionally, the admit cards for the State Services Examination Mains 2024 have been released, with exams scheduled from June 26 to 29. This update is crucial for candidates preparing for these important assessments.
Body found encased in cement in Chhattisgarh, two suspects nabbed in Delhi
Body found encased in cement in Chhattisgarh, two suspects nabbed in Delhi Raipur: In a chilling crime reminiscent of the infamous Meerut drum murder, a young mans body was discovered in Raipurs Indraprastha Colony, within the DD Nagar police station area. The body had been stuffed inside a suitcase and encased in cement. The victim [] The post Body found encased in cement in Chhattisgarh, two suspects nabbed in Delhi appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Central Zonal Council meeting in Kashi to boost PM Modi's 'Team India' vision: UP CM Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized that the Central Zonal Council meeting in Kashi will fortify federal unity and regional development, aligning with Prime Minister Modi's 'Team India' vision. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is chairing the meeting, with chief ministers from Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Chhattisgarh in attendance.
Enviro Infra Engineers shares in focus after securing projects worth Rs 306 cr in Chhattisgarh
Enviro Infra Engineers' share price will be in focus after the company secured new EPC orders worth Rs 306 crore for sewage treatment projects across Chhattisgarh. As part of the deal, the company will set up sewage treatment plants with capacities of 16, 14, and 2 MLD in Ambikapur, Surguja; 15 and 26 MLD in Rajnandgaon; and a 33 MLD plant in Korba.
Pilot To Prepare Roadmap For Congress Revival In Chhattisgarh
The Congress leader accused the Central leadership of BJP of weakening the local governance in the states ruled by the party with excessive centralization of authority.
30 Wives Killed by Husbands in 115 Days, Reveals Data From Chhattisgarh
As social media floods with memes and mockery of so-called deadly wives after the arrest of Sonam Raghuvanshi for the murder of her husband Raja Raghuvanshi in Indore, a chilling reality is emerging from Chhattisgarh.
Among slain Maoists in Chhattisgarh since 2024, one-third were women, show data
According to Home Ministry, faced with coercion and threats, many poor Adivasi parents prefer to part with the girlchild and this inhuman practice by Maoists is the reason behind large number of young girls/women being present among Maoist cadres
Spatial coverage of rainfall lags even as overall deficit dips to-1 per cent
First 22 days of monsoon leave significant rainfall deficits in Vidarbha, Telangana, Chhattisgarh and Marathwada
Chhattisgarh CM Provides Rs 1.7 Lakh Aid To Athlete For Softball Championship In China
Chhattisgarh CM's call to 17-year-old Shalu Dahariya, a national-level softball player, ensured her expenses for the Asia Youth Softball Championship in China were covered
CHANDIGARH: The infighting and factionalism within the Congress appear to have cost the partys candidate Bharat Bhushan Ashu dearly in the Ludhiana (West) assembly bypoll. Punjab Congress president and Ludhiana MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring and leader of opposition Partap Singh Bajwa were noticeably absent from the campaign. Despite Ashus aggressive campaign efforts, he only managed to get 24,542 votes in this bypoll -- a 27.22 per cent vote share, which is less than the 28.06 per cent vote share he got in the last elections when he got around 32,000 votes. Thus the grand old partys voter base in Ludhiana (West) seems to have eroded considerably. A visible rift between Punjab Congress president Amarinder Raja Warring and Ashu hurt the partys campaign. Warrings absence from key events including Ashus road show underlined the internal divisions. These differences within the state leadership severely damaged his winning prospects. In fact, Ashu ensured top leadership stayed away from his campaign trail. With both Warring and Bajwa noticeably absent from the campaigning, the party was led by former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and MLAs Rana Gurjeet and Pargat Singh. The faction-ridden Congress lost momentum during the crucial final stages. In a closed door meeting at the PPCC office where senior leaders including the party's Punjab in-charge and former chief minister of Chhattisgarh Bhupesh Baghel were present, the lack of involvement of the state leadership in the campaign was flagged. Baghel too appeared in Ludhiana only a day before canvassing ended. Earlier, he was present when Ashu filed his nomination papers. Ludhiana (West) assembly bypoll sees 51.33% voter turnout in four-cornered contest Punjab Congress working president Ashu served as MLA twice from this seat in 2012 and 2017. The 51-year-old was defeated by Gurpreet Bassi alias Gogi by a margin of 7,512 votes in the 2022 Punjab assembly polls. Ashu, who was food and civil supplies minister in the previous Congress government, recently got a clean chit from the Punjab and Haryana High Court in a corruption case, but was unable to emulate his earlier victories. The BJP failed to capitalise on the momentum from last year's Lok Sabha polls, despite aggressive campaigning by Union Ministers Ravneet Singh Bittu and Hardeep Singh Puri, former Union minister Anurag Thakur, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar. Party candidate Jivan Gupta, who is a member of the core committee of the Punjab BJP and was earlier the party's state general secretary, got 20,323 votes translating into a vote share of 22.54 per cent. Expectations had been high for the saffron party after its candidate Ravneet Singh Bittu had led from the Ludhiana West assembly segment, which is part of the Ludhiana Lok Sabha seat, in last year's general elections, though he lost to Congress candidate Amrinder Singh Raja Warring. Meanwhile, the downslide of the Shiromani Akali Dal continued as the bypoll result marked another low. The partys candidate Parupkar Singh Ghumman was at the forth sport with 8203 votes, which is 9.1 per cent of the vote share, despite campaigning by party president Sukhbir Singh Badal and senior leaders including Bikram Singh Majithia. In the 2022 assembly polls, senior party leader Maheshinder Singh Grewal got 10,072 votes.
Bodies Of A Woman And Child Found In Separate Wells 30 Metres Apart In Chhattisgarh Village
Panic gripped Khamhariya village in Chhattisgarh's Durg district after two bodies were found in wells. A child and a woman were discovered bound and wrapped in sacks
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.
Sachin 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
Amid podu land tensions, Gothi Koyas allege assault, Op Kagar threats
Hyderabad: With the monsoons setting in, the Gothi Koya tribes living in the areas bordering Chhattisgarh and Telangana, particularly in Bhadradri-Kothagudem district, allegedly face harassment and excesses of the forest officials. On Friday, June 21, Gothi Koya tribes residing in Iravendi gram panchayat of Burgampahad mandal claimed they, mostly women, were beaten up when they 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 .
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 .
Video: Dozens Break Open Gate, Rush To Get 3-Month Ration In Chhattisgarh
Following a government decision to distribute three months' ration in one go, beneficiaries have been crowding ration centres across the district.
Chhattisgarh: Foundation stone for forensics university campus laid
The state government has allotted 40 acres of land for the NFSU campus, which will be built by the Centre at a cost of R400 crore, informed Deputy CM Vijay Sharma
Union Home Minister Amit Shah meets family of martyred officer in Chhattisgarh
Earlier in the day, while addressing a gathering at the inauguration ceremony of the Chhattisgarh i-Hub, Shah reaffirmed the Centres commitment to completely eliminate Naxalism within the next two years
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.
East Coast Railway (ECoR) will operate 365 special trains to and from Puri during the upcoming Rath Yatra festival, supplementing regular services. These trains will connect Puri with various locations in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and West Bengal, facilitating travel for pilgrims. This year's arrangements significantly increase rail connectivity compared to the 315 special trains operated in 2024.
Naxals won't get rest in monsoon, operations will continue during rain: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared that anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh will persist through the monsoon season, aiming to eliminate Naxalism by 2026. He urged Maoists to surrender, embrace development, and join the mainstream, promising fulfillment of rehabilitation commitments.
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.
Maoists Kill Two Alleged Informers in Chhattisgarh Villages
Bijapur SP Dr. Jitendra Kumar Yadav confirmed the incident, noting that security forces will investigate.
Two villagers murdered by Maoists in Chhattisgarh
The incident comes ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shahs visit to Chhattisgarhs Rajpur
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.
Foremost priority is to ensure forest lease holders receive entitlements: Chhattisgarh CM
Ground reports from various areas have shown there is a clear correlation between FRA enforcement and reduced Naxal activity, a State official 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.
Chhattisgarh: Senior Woman Maoist Carrying Rs 8 Lakh Bounty Gunned Down in Bastar Encounter
Shanti alias Deve, carrying a Rs 8 L bounty, was gunned down in a joint DRG-BSF operation
Chhattisgarh: Amit Shah to Visit for Two Days to Review Insurgency
Two-day visit to assess anti-Naxal efforts, meet forces, and launch projects in Chhattisgarh
Amit Shah to visit Chhattisgarh for two days from June 22 to sharpen ongoing anti-Maoist strategy
RAIPUR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, amid the ongoing success of security forces against Maoists, will be on a two-day visit to Chhattisgarh on June 2223 to further reinforce the strategy against the left-wing extremists. Besides holding a high-level meeting of senior officials to review the accomplishments so far against the red rebels and draw up a further plan of action, the Union Home Minister will also lay the foundation stone of a dedicated campus of the National Forensic Science University (NFSU) at the new capital city, Naya Raipur. Chhattisgarh government has already allocated 40 acres of land in Naya Raipur for building the entire infrastructure of a campus of the world-class NFSU at a cost of around Rs 350400 crore, said Vijay Sharma, State Home Minister. The entire support for the NFSU campus is being provided by the Centre. Along with the campus, another 6 acres of land is attached, where a forensic lab will be set up by the state government. Our Union Home Minister will perform bhoomi-pujan for both during his visit, he said. Shah will also stay in one of the security camps during his visit, Sharma added. Chhattisgarh government believes that with the three new criminal lawsBharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (Indian Evidence Act)enforced from July 1, 2024, the education, research, and investigation capabilities on forensic science have assumed much importance, particularly in crimes punishable with imprisonment of 7 years or more. A lot of manpower is needed for this. With the commencement of the new campus of NFSU in Chhattisgarh, the students of the state will get better future scope in the institution of national importance, Sharma said. The Union Home Minister had, in August last year, declared March 31, 2026, as a deadline to wipe out the Maoists from the country. Senior officials privy to the ongoing anti-Maoist campaign claimed that as many as 32 out of the 45 Central Committee (CC) members of the banned organisation have been eliminated in various encounters by security forces, and the efforts are on to track down the remaining most wanted Naxal leaders.
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 []
SMGS Hospital Orders Probe After Parents Allege Baby Swap in 2022
JAMMU: Authorities at Shri Maharaja Gulab Singh (SMGS) Hospital in Jammu have initiated an internal inquiry after two families, one from Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir and another from Chhattisgarh, alleged that their newborn daughters were exchanged at birth in 2022, Chandiagh newspaper The Tribune reported. The development comes after both sets of parents []
Woman Maoist killed in encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarhs Kanker
The operation was launched between Amatola and Kalpar villages based on inputs about the presence of the members of the banned Maoist organisation on the other side of the Kotri river
Woman Naxalite killed in encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Kanker
In Chhattisgarh's Kanker district, a woman Naxalite was killed during a gunfight with security forces on Friday morning. The encounter occurred in a forested area near Chhotebethiya police station, as a joint DRG and BSF team conducted an anti-Naxal operation. Authorities recovered the body and a weapon, with intermittent firing ongoing in the area.
'No Leniency In POCSO Cases': Chhattisgarh HC Upholds 20-Year Jail Term For Minor's Gangrape
Citing SC precedents, the high court said a rape survivor's statement, especially sexual assault cases concerning children, need not be corroborated if it inspires confidence
Diwali brings festive cheer to Ladli Behnas as monthly aid hiked to Rs 1,500: MP CM Dr Mohan Yadav
BHOPAL: The long-awaited Rs 250 monthly hike under the Chief Minister Ladli Behna Scheme will happen on the festival of lights Diwali, chief minister Dr Mohan Yadav announced on Thursday. Our Sankalp Patra (2023 poll manifesto) promised to raise the monthly sum under the scheme to Rs 3000 in five years. We will give additional Rs 250 (above the Rs 1250 per month sum) on Raksha Bandhan and then hike the monthly sum to Rs 1500 from Diwali, the MP CM announced in Indore on Thursday. Well increase the monthly sum again in 2026 and then in 2027 and by the time of the next assembly elections in 2028, we will hike the monthly sum to Rs 3000 at all costs, Yadav added. The scheme aimed to render monthly financial benefits to financially weak women was launched by then MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan in June 2023 at Jabalpur, by crediting the first Rs 1000 monthly instalment into the accounts of the beneficiaries. Chouhan, the current union agriculture minister, had at the time of the schemes launch in June 2023, promised to increase the monthly benefits under the scheme gradually by Rs 250 per month over a period of time, to ultimately take the monthly sum to Rs 3000. In line with that promise, Chouhan had hiked the Rs 1000 monthly sum by Rs 250 to Rs 1250 in September 2023 just two months before the assembly polls, in which the monthly benefit scheme turned out to be a game-changer for the BJP, rendering it an unprecedented victory. Since then, the monthly sum under the scheme has remained unchanged, often prompting the opposition Congress to question when the monthly sum be hiked and ultimately be taken to Rs 3000 per month. In the 2025-26 MP annual budget, a sum of Rs 18,669 crore has been allocated for benefits under the Ladli Behna Scheme to 1.27 crore beneficiary women. The states budget had also mentioned providing insurance and pension cover to the beneficiaries of the same scheme by linking them with centralgovernments insurance and pension schemes. The scheme which also played a key role in the crucial women vote siding with the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, rendering it a historic 29-0 win in the state, has also inspired similar direct monetary benefit scheme for financially weak women in other BJP ruled states, including Maharashtra, Haryana, Chhattisgarh and Delhi.
Assam's maternal mortality ratio improved significantly in last 20 years: Himanta
Assam is no longer the highest MMR State in the country. Assams MMR is now better than Madhya Pradesh (159), Chhattisgarh (141), Uttar Pradesh (141) and Odisha (136) as per SRS 2020-22, says Himanta Biswa Sarma
Amit Shah To Visit Chhattisgarh On June 22-23
Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma said that 'Bhoomi poojan' for the Chhattisgarh state forensic lab will also be done during Amit Shah's visit.
Systemic Apathy: Chhattisgarh HC Orders Rs 2 Lakh Compensation For Custodial Death Of 27-Year-Old
The court held that the State is liable for violation of the fundamental right to life and emphasised that compensation must have a deterrent effect to prevent such violations.
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).
Chandigarh scores highest in school education index; big drop for Andaman, Chhattisgarh
Chandigarh has emerged as the top performer in the Education Ministry's Performance Grading Index 2023-24. While some states like Kerala and West Bengal experienced a decline, Delhi showcased the sharpest improvement. Overall, 24 states/UTs improved, narrowing the performance gap between top and bottom scorers, with Barnala district in Punjab achieving the Uttam 2 grade.
Godavari-Banakacherla project a threat to Bhadrachalam temple, Manuguru plant: Uttam Kumar Reddy
HYDERABAD: Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Wednesday said that the Godavari-Banakacherla project, proposed by the government of Andhra Pradesh, directly violates Sections 85(8)(d) and 90 of the AP Reorganisation Act, 2014. Making a PowerPoint presentation on the project during a meeting of MPs from all parties, the minister said: It alters the operational schedule of the Polavaram National Project and violates the Godavari Water Disputes Tribunal (GWDT) Award, which mandates consultation with all co-basin states before modifying inter-basin transfers. Further, the proposal ignores Telanganas entitlement to 968 TMC of assured Godavari waters and unlawfully seeks to establish Andhra Pradeshs prescriptive rights over surplus waters through infrastructure-driven fait accompli. The project, if executed, would cause severe submergence and backwater flooding in upstream Telangana districts, he added. The minister warned that sacred sites like the Bhadrachalam temple along with the Manuguru heavy water plant and numerous habitations between Dummugudem and the Telangana-AP border would face frequent flash-flood risks due to disruption in natural drainage and congestion of tributaries. Citing Clause VI (iii) of the GWDT final order, he pointed out that it clearly states that any change in the operation schedule must be done only after consultations with Telangana, Chhattisgarh and Odisha a condition that, he said, was blatantly ignored by AP. The Rs 81,900-crore project, Uttam explained, seeks to divert 200 tmc of Godavari floodwaters from the Polavaram reservoir to the Penna basin via Krishna, through a three-segment engineering design involving 417 km of open canals, pipelines, tunnels and nine power-intensive lift stations. It proposes to irrigate 7.41 lakh acres of new ayacut and stabilise another 22.59 lakh acres of existing command areas in drought-prone Rayalaseema and adjoining regions. The proposed daily drawal from Polavaram is three tmcft, with a massive power requirement of 3,792 MW and all of this without consent from Telangana, a co-basin state, he added. No environmental clearance Uttam also pointed out the environmental and administrative failures of the Polavaram-Banakacherla Link Project (PBLP). The Polavaram Project Authority (PPA), which is the statutory agency to oversee Polavaram-related activities, has not cleared the proposal. No Environmental Clearance (EC) or Terms of Reference (ToR) has been granted, and the Central Water Commission (CWC), in a 2018 report, had stated that there is no surplus water at Polavaram at 75 per cent dependability. Yet, Andhra Pradesh continues to present the scheme as floodwater diversion, misleading the Centre and violating both technical and legal norms, he said. The Irrigation minister also said that while Telanganas legitimate projects were being obstructed, the unlawful project of Andhra Pradesh was progressing on a war footing. He accused the AP government of forming a Special Purpose Vehicle Jala Harathi Corporation to hasten tendering and financial mobilisation, all without mandatory inter-state consultation. Tracing Telanganas resistance to the project, Uttam detailed the sustained efforts undertaken by the government over the past several months. The timeline began in November 2024 when the Andhra Pradesh chief minister first wrote to the Union finance minister seeking Rs 78,039 crore as a special package for the PBLP. This was followed by a renewed demand in December under the Swarnandhra 2047 vision, pushing the total request to Rs 80,112 crore. In response, the Telangana government immediately began lodging formal objections, starting with a letter to the Godavari River Management Board (GRMB) in early January. On January 22, Uttam wrote to both the Union Jal Shakti and Finance ministries, warning that the project would breach the APRA and GWDT Award and demanded denial of financial assistance. Two days later, the Principal Secretary of Irrigation addressed the CWC and GRMB to formally request that AP be restrained from proceeding further. On March 3, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Uttam personally met the then Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and handed over a letter, requesting immediate intervention. Even after Andhra Pradesh issued a GO on April 8 for the formation of the SPV, Telangana escalated objections. During a May 14 meeting with the GRMB chairman, Revanth once again raised concerns, followed by further communications to the Centre on May 28, June 11, June 13 and June 16. These letters opposed the pre-feasibility report (PFR), questioned the Ministry of Finances role, and urged the Ministry of Environment not to grant any ToR. BRS walkout Meanwhile, as Revanth Reddy was addressing the MPs of all parties, BRS MP V Ravichandra walked out of the meeting stating that it has been converted into a political meeting. When the chief minister cited former CM K Chandrasekhar Raos statement that 3,000 tmcft water was available in Godavari during an Apex Council meeting and claimed that AP was taking up the Banakacherla project based on this statement, Ravichandra walked out, stating that he is boycotting the meeting. CM questions Kishans integrity Criticising Union minister G Kishan Reddy, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy: His integrity is questionable. He skipped this crucial meeting, citing prior commitments, but found time to meet CR Patil secretly in Delhi. Kishan Reddy is indirectly aiding the BRS and betraying the people, he alleged. Revanth said BJP MPs DK Aruna and Raghunandan Rao had expressed support for the government on the matter during the meeting. He further stated there was no Cabinet approval for the Kaleshwaram project. During the BRS regime, 96 Cabinet meetings were held. None approved Kaleshwaram. Only revised estimates were discussed. We have complete documents and will submit a full report with evidence to Justice PC Ghose Commission by June 30, he said. G-B project will be evaluated as per existing norms, Patil assures Kishan Hyderabad: Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil reiterated that the Godavari-Banakacherla project proposed by the Andhra Pradesh government will be evaluated as per the existing norms of the ministry. Patil stated this when the Union Coal & Mines Minister and Telangana BJP president G Kishan Reddy met him in Delhi. He further stated that the project evaluation would be conducted in a fair manner after consulting all stakeholders. He also said that the Union government will ensure that no injustice is done to any state in this regard. Uttam made a presentation at KCRs behest, alleges Arvind Hyderabad: Claiming that Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy made a PowerPoint presentation during an all-party meeting on APs proposed Godavari-Banakacherla project under the directions of BRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao, BJP MP Dharmapuri Arvind called it diversionary tactics adopted by the Congress government in view of the upcoming local body polls. Speaking to reporters here on Wednesday, he described Uttam as a half-BRS and half-Congress leader. Arvind said Uttam failed to respond to his questions when the latter called for an all-party meeting. The Irrigation minister has no idea about the Godavari-Banakacherla project, he added.
Chhattisgarh to widen government appointments for kin of cops killed in Maoist violence
Such appointments on compassionate grounds will no longer be limited to the same department where the deceased was employed; State Cabinet nod to set up Chhattisgarh Tiger Foundation Society
Suspected Maoists kill three, take villagers into hostage in Chhattisgarh
Hyderabad: Brutal killings and mass abduction were reported from Chhattisgarhs Bijapur district on Tuesday evening, as suspected Maoists targeted a family connected to a surrendered Maoist and unleashed violence on villagers in Peddakorma, a remote forest settlement in the district. We have received initial information, and a team has been dispatched to the crime scene. 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 .
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.
In a significant blow to the Naxal movement, two high-ranking operatives, Jeevan Tulavi and his wife Agasha, surrendered to security forces in Chhattisgarh's Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki district. The couple, deeply involved in the CPI's ideological and propaganda efforts for over two decades, held key positions within the Maad division. Their surrender marks a major success in the government's anti-Naxalite campaign.
Centre approves construction of 2.35 lakh houses under PMAY
The total houses approved are 2,34,864 for nine States Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh
CG Prayogsala Paricharak Syllabus 2025 Out Direct Link to Download Syllabus PDF here
CG Prayogsala Paricharak Syllabus 2025: The Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CG Vyapam) has released the detailed syllabus for the post of Prayogsala Paricharak. The official syllabus for the Prayogsala Paricharak Exam 2025 is available on the official website. In this article, well cover the CG Prayogsala Paricharak exam pattern, detailed syllabus & preparation tips.
Ludhiana (West) bypoll a litmus test for AAP and CM Mann, prestige at stake for Congress, BJP
CHANDIGARH: The Ludhiana (West) by-election on Thursday will be a litmus test for the ruling Aam Aadmi Party's national leadership and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann as they have aggressively campaigned to retain the seat, while the Congress looks to regain its foothold over the urban constituency which it held six times in the past. While the main contest is likely to be between the AAP and Congress, the bypoll outcome will also shed light on how the BJP performs among urban voters in the state. It is also going to be a test for Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal as his party looks to resurrect itself after a series of crushing electoral losses. In the parliamentary elections last year, Ravneet Singh Bittu of the BJP had led from the Ludhiana West assembly segment, which is part of the Ludhiana Lok Sabha seat. However, he lost to Congress canddiate Amrinder Singh Raja Warring. The BJP's senior leadership including Union Ministers Hardeep Singh Puri, Ravneet Singh Bittu, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, and Tarun Chugh, canvassed for Jivan Gupta, besides state unit leaders. Gupta is a member of the core committee of the Punjab BJP. He was earlier the party's state general secretary. The stakes are also high for the Congress. Punjab Congress leaders, including party's general secretary in-charge Punjab and former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, former Chief Minister and Member of Parliament Charanjit Singh Channi, Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, Amritsar Member of Parliament Gurjit Singh Aujla, leader of opposition Partap Singh Bajwa, MLAs Rana Gurjit Singh, and Pargat Singh campaigned for Bharat Bhusan Ashu. Punjab Congress working president Ashu served as MLA twice from this seat in 2012 and 2017. The 51-year-old was defeated by Gurpreet Bassi alias Gogi by a margin of 7,512 votes in the 2022 Punjab assembly polls. Ashu was food and civil supplies minister in the previous Congress government. The AAP leadership urged the Ludhiana (West) electorate to vote for party candidate Sanjeev Arora who is presently a Rajya Sabha MP, with party supremo Arvind Kejriwal announcing that the AAP candidate will be made the state cabinet minister if he is elected. The 61-year-old Arora is a Ludhiana-based industrialist and is also known for his social work. He runs the Krishna Pran Breast Cancer Charitable Trust. Arora has been a member of the Rajya Sabha since 2022. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann described the election as a battle between humility and arrogance, stating that Arora represents simplicity while the Congress nominee is known for arrogance. Kejriwal lauded Arora for his philanthropic efforts and assured the public that with Arora's election, Ludhiana West would witness unparalleled development. The outcome of this byelection will throw light on the popularity of the AAP regime's policies and programmes among urban voters in the constituency. In November last year, the AAP had won three out of four assembly bypolls. The SAD has named Parupkar Singh Ghuman as its candidate for the bypoll. Ghuman is a lawyer and former president of the Ludhiana bar. There are a total of 14 candidates in the fray. Polling will be held from 7 am till 6 pm on June 19 and the counting will be held on June 23. A total of 1,75,469 voters are eligible to exercise their franchise, 85,371 of them women and 10 of third gender. There will be a total of 194 polling stations for the bypoll and 100 percent live webcasting of polling stations. The Ludhiana West assembly seat fell vacant following the death of AAP MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi in January.
CG Home Guard Admit Card 2025 Out vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in Get Direct Link Here
CG Home Guard Admit Card 2025 Sarkari Result: Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board has officially released the CG Vyapam Home Guard Admit Card 2025. Candidates who have applied for the Home Guard Exam can now download their admit card from the official website vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in.
CSPDCL Medical Officer Recruitment 2025 Walk in for 04 Posts
Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company (CSPDCL) Recruitment 2025 for 04 posts of Medical Officer. Candidates with MBBS, Diploma, DNB, MS/MD Can attend the walkin.The Walk-in interview on 10-07-2025. For detailed information please visit CSPDCL official website, cspdcl.co.in.
RANCHI: Days after the sensational Sonam Raghuvanshi case where a woman allegedly murdered her husband during their honeymoon, a similar incident has surfaced in Jharkhands Garhwa district. A 22-year-old woman, Sunita Devi, has been arrested for allegedly poisoning her husband, Budhnath Singh, merely 36 days after their marriage. According to police and family members, Sunita Devi mixed pesticide into a chicken dish she prepared for her husband on June 15. Budhnath began feeling uneasy after the meal and was rushed to the hospital, but died en route. Sunita, who hails from Vishunpur village under Ramchandrapur police station in Chhattisgarh, had married Budhnath, a resident of Bahokundar village under Ranka police station in Garhwa, on May 11. However, tensions were apparent from day one. Budhnaths mother, Rajmati Devi, told police that Sunita returned to her parental home just a day after the wedding, expressing that she disliked her husband and was unwilling to live with him. Families from both sides tried to resolve the matter, and a panchayat was held on June 5 in Vishunpur, following which Sunita returned to her marital home. On June 14, Sunita allegedly convinced Budhnath to buy pesticide from the Ramanujganj market, claiming she needed it for the kitchen garden. A day later, she reportedly laced his chicken meal with the toxic substance. After eating the food, Budhnath complained of severe unease. We tried to take him to the hospital, but he died on the way, said Rajmati Devi. Though the incident occurred on June 15, it came to light on Monday when Rajmati Devi filed a formal complaint, accusing her daughter-in-law of murder. Based on her statement, an FIR was lodged at Ranka police station. Ranka Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Rohit Ranjan Singh confirmed the arrest and stated that Sunita initially attempted to mislead the investigation by accusing her mother-in-law. However, during interrogation, she confessed to the crime. She admitted to mixing pesticide into the chicken prepared for her husband, said the SDPO. Police said they are looking into all angles of the case, including possible involvement of others. The body has been sent for post-mortem, and the exact cause of death will be confirmed after the forensic report is received. Investigators also revealed that Sunita had preserved two additional packets of pesticide in her blouse as a backup plan, in case her first attempt failed. After Budhnath was declared dead, she allegedly discarded the remaining packets in nearby bushes. Local residents have added another layer to the investigation, claiming that Sunita had an ongoing affair with a youth from her village. They allege she killed Budhnath to eliminate obstacles and reunite with her boyfriend. The case is under active investigation. If the involvement of others is found, we will take strict action, said SDPO Singh.
Telangana Minister Uttam asks Centre to reject AP request for appraisal of Banakacherla
HYDERABAD: Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Monday requested Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav not to undertake any appraisal of the Polavaram-Banakacherla project proposed by the Andhra Pradesh government and reject outright the request to grant ToR in the upcoming meeting of EAC. In a letter to the Union minister, Uttam said that the AP government submitted the proposal to the Ministry of Environment and Forest requesting terms of reference (ToR) for the Polavaram-Banakacherla link project to divert 200 tmcft of floodwaters. This proposal was included as an agenda item for the 33rd meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) on river valley projects scheduled on June 17, 2025. In this regard, it is to state that Andhra Pradesh has no locus standi for undertaking such a link project as the proposal submitted by it is totally against the Godavari Water Disputes Tribunal, 1980. The Telangana government, in its earlier protracted correspondence to MoEF/MoJS/CWC/GRMB/PPA, has explicitly stated that AP has no right to unilaterally proceed with such a huge project which will alter the water dynamics of the River Godavari infringing on the water rights of Telangana state, Uttam wrote to Yadav in the letter. The Ministry of Jal Shakti too on its part assured Telangana that Central Water Commission (CWC) would duly examine such a proposal in accordance with extant guidelines, existing awards, inter-state agreements and various provisions under Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, Uttam recalled. The letter also pointed out that the AP submitted the Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR) of the project proposal to the Project Appraisal Directorate of the Central Water Commission (CWC) on May 23, 2025. The PFR was then forwarded to KRMB, GRMB and co-basin states on June 11, for their comments, he wrote. AP usurping waters through expansion of Polavaram proj: Uttam The PFR was also forwarded to Polavaram Project Authority (PPA) by the CWC stating that the proposal envisages extensive changes in the dimensional features of components of Polavaram project, Uttam wrote, adding that the present scheme proposal was nothing but unilateral modification of GWDTA provisions/TAC approvals accorded by way of expansion of Polavaram project for usurping waters under the guise of floodwaters, which is not tenable. It is a normal practice that AP resorts to such consistent violations of the Awards both in Krishna and Godavari basins and enlarging the scope of several projects, Uttams letter said. These actions of AP government are in gross violation of the environment clearance accorded to Polavaram by the MoEF in 2005... The MoEF, on its part, had issued a stop work order on February 8, 2011 due to the changes in such scope of work and there being no clearance for such changed scope of the project, Uttam recalled. He added that it was kept in abeyance and thereafter had been extended repeatedly from time to time till July 2, 2026, thus allowing the project works despite concerns being raised by Telangana, Odisha and Chhattisgarh. The Union government too, after assigning Polavaram the National Project Status, was reimbursing the expenditure only as per approved works. The matter is also sub judice before the Supreme Court, Uttam pointed out, urging the Ministries of Jal Shakti and Environment to convene a meeting of all the stakeholders and discuss these issues. Harishs remarks politically motivated: Minister In response to his predecessor T Harish Raos remarks, Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Monday termed the former ministers comments politically motivated. Since the Congress came to power, we have been strongly presenting our case before KWDT-II, not just to secure Telanganas 68.5% share of 811 tmcft, but also the additional 45 tmcft due downstream of Nagarjunasagar project under the Polavaram substitution, he said. Uttam accused Harish of acting out of ignorance and political bias. You and your party have repeatedly failed to prioritise Telanganas water rights. Rest assured, our government will take all necessary steps to prevent Andhra Pradesh from unlawfully diverting even a single drop of Godavari water under the guise of floodwaters, he added.
CG Vyapam Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for 880 Peon, Laboratory Attendant and Other Posts
The Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CG Vyapam) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 880 Peon, Laboratory Attendant and Other posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official CG Vyapam website. The last date to submit the application form is 30-06-2025.
Chhattisgarh Turns Maoist Hotspots Into Tourist Hubs
The two priority regions for the Chhattisgarh government to promote its homestay policy are Surguja and Bastar.
Chhattisgarh PSC Releases Admit Cards for SSE Mains 2024
The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission has announced the release of admit cards for the State Services Examination (SSE) Mains 2024. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official CGPSC website. The examination is scheduled to take place from June 26 to June 29, 2025, with specific timings for each session. This recruitment drive aims to fill 246 vacancies. For detailed instructions on downloading the admit card and further information, candidates are encouraged to visit the official site.
IMD sounds flash flood alert for northeast & south India
NEW DELHI: As the monsoon gained momentum after a two-week lull, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a flash flood alert for northeast and south India. The reactivation of the second phase of the southwest monsoon may bring heavy rainfall to coastal Karnataka, Kerala, and Mahe. Additionally, the northeastern states face an increased risk of moderate to severe flash floods. The region is expected to experience heavy rainfall, potentially exceeding 200 mm, the IMD said. Experts warn that the exceptional rainfall may lead to increased surface runoff, soil saturation, and flooding in low-lying areas, which could create conditions conducive to landslides. IMD issued a red alert for Konkan, Goa, Coastal Karnataka, and Kerala, and an orange alert for the northeast. There is a moderate to high risk of flash floods in Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and parts of Assam over the next two days. Orange alert signify the need to be prepared for any eventuality, while Red alert is for the initiation of action taken. This year, the Southwest monsoon reached the Kerala coast eight days before its scheduled date, June 1. It quickly spread over the southern peninsula, a part of central India, and northeast before its time until June 2. Later, the intrusion of warm air from the western side stopped the moisture-laden eastern wind from moving further. This caused a dry spell and heatwave in north India. Multiple systems have formed across the country. An upper air cyclonic circulation lies over the northwest Bay of Bengal, south Madhya Maharashtra and its neighbourhood, north Rajasthan, south Himachal Pradesh, and north Uttarakhand. Further, a trough runs from east MP to Bangladesh, and another trough runs from north Rajasthan to west MP. Under the influence of these systems, south, west, central, and northeast India will receive heavy rainfall. In the next few days, northwest India will receive scattered rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning, and hailstorms in Haryana. The rainfall will bring down temperatures and humidity in north India. IMD also predicted a dust storm over west Rajasthan, with wind speeds reaching 50-60 kmph and gusting to 70 kmph. In its bulletin, IMD said conditions are favourable for the further advancement of the southwest monsoon over some parts of Gujarat, some more parts of Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha during the next 24 hours, and over some parts of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, and east UP during the subsequent three days. Northwest India to get scattered rainfall A trough runs from east MP to Bangladesh, and another runs from north Rajasthan to west MP. Under the influence of these systems, south, west, central, and northeast India will receive heavy rainfall. Northwest India will receive scattered rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning.
Security forces storm Maoist stronghold in Pachama Dadar, foil key annual meeting in MP
BHOPAL: Back in the late 1990s, two trucks loaded with explosives were looted by armed Maoist cadres in the dense Pachama Dadar forests of southeastern Balaghat district. Nearly three decades later, a prolonged but successful cordon and search operation by anti-Maoist security forces in the same forest on Saturday and Sunday has led to the elimination of four outlaws and the recovery of a truck filled with arms, ammunition, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), detonators and other belongings. An intensive and ongoing operation by the anti-Maoist establishment, comprising the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), particularly its COBRA teams, the state polices Hawk Force, and teams from the Balaghat and Mandla district police, resulted in two back-to-back encounters on Saturday. The encounters led to the killing of four armed Maoist cadres, including three women, now identified as Suman (Darrekhasa Area Committee), Rita (Tanda Area Committee), Ravi and Imla alias Tulsi (both from the Malajkhand Area Committee). All four carried rewards of Rs 14 lakh each. Among them, Ravi was a key member of the Kanha Bhoramdeo Divisional Committee, a Maoist administrative unit established by the Communist Party of India (Maoist) to expand their presence in the forested areas of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Ravi was among the closest aides of Milind Teltumbde, the CPI (Maoist) Central Committee member and in-charge of the outfits Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh (MMC) zone, who was killed in an encounter with security forces in Maharashtra in 2021, Balaghat district police superintendent Aditya Mishra told TNIE on Sunday. One of the three women Naxals, identified as Rita, was accused in 33 cases in Madhya Pradesh alone. A native of Maharashtra, she is believed to have killed a policeman in her home state in the past. She was the wife of Devchand alias Chandu, a divisional committee member. It is around this time every year that the annual plenary meeting of all three area committees of the CPI (Maoist) active in this region is held to plan the future course of action. The hideout which was busted in the dense Pachama Dadar forests was supposed to be the place where the meeting was to be held shortly, to chalk out the future action plan, particularly to bring in fresh cadres from Chhattisgarh, where the outlaws have been pushed to the back foot due to sustained anti-Maoist operations aimed at uprooting left-wing extremism (LWE) by March 2026, a senior Madhya Pradesh police official said. The successful anti-Maoist operation on Saturday is believed to have not only disrupted the regrouping of the three area committees for a major event but also prevented the crucial annual meeting from taking place. With search and combing operations still continuing deep inside the forests, the possibility of the meeting being held has become remote. Ravi couldve been the key man who might have been tasked with the transit of armed LWE cadres from Chhattisgarh to strengthen the armed struggle here, but he has been eliminated, the senior officer said. Almost three decades ago, the Pachama Dadar forests, located around 65 km from Balaghat town, were a core mining zone but gradually turned into one of the safest and most unbreachable terrains for the LWE. In the late 1990s, the armed Maoist cadres looted two trucks full of explosives. Nearly three decades later, the police have recovered arms, ammunition and explosives, including IEDs, live detonators, grenades, rifles and grenade launchers from the hideout in the same jungles. The recovery was so large that it had to be transported in a truck, Mishra said. Almost 30 years later, the ongoing operation in the densely forested Pachama Dadar plateau, which started on Saturday, has changed the narrative that we (security forces) cannot come there and hit you. The unbreachable Naxal base has been breached and it no longer remains their impregnable safehouse, Mishra added.
Union Government Approves Rs 307 Crore For Keshkal Bypass Road In Chhattisgarh
The bypass will remove traffic bottlenecks in the Keshkal Ghat section and ensure smooth, safe and uninterrupted travel, the release quoted Sai as saying.
Dantewada, once known for Naxalite activity, is transforming into a sports hub through the 'Maidan Cup' initiative. Supported by the Sachin Tendulkar Foundation and Mann Deshi Foundation, the project aims to develop 50 playgrounds, fostering sports culture and talent. Twenty playgrounds are already complete, offering facilities for 13 sports, with plans to expand the initiative to other districts.
PEKB becomes first solar-powered coal mine in Chhattisgarh
RAIPUR: The PEKB becomes the first coal mine in Chhattisgarh to operate entirely on solar energy, achieving complete energy self-reliance, said RRVUNL spokesperson. PEKB is a crucial source of coal for electricity generation for nearly 80 million consumers in Rajasthan. The bhoomi pujan to kickstart the construction of the solar plant was performed by the Rajasthan energy minister, Heeralal Nagar in June last year. Developed by Mundra Solar PV Limited, a subsidiary of Adani Green Energy Ltd, the 9 MW solar facility set up within the mining area is expected to reduce nearly 400,000 tonnes of carbon emissions over the next 25 years, comparable to planting 2.5 million trees, the spokesperson added. The solar facility was inaugurated by Rajesh Agrawal, MLA from Ambikapur. Spread across approximately 30 acres of reclaimed land within the mine premises, the plant stands as an inspiring milestone in the use of renewable energy in the mining sector. The development contract for the mine was awarded to Adani Enterprises through a competitive bidding process by the Rajasthan government. Environmentalists believe the initiative on the first solar-powered coal mineis a meaningful contribution toward both energy security and environmental conservation. On May 10, the countrys first hydrogen fuel cell truck to promote cleaner transportation for mining logistics has been deployed at the Chhattisgarh governments coal block by Adani Enterprises. Each truck, equipped with smart technology and three hydrogen tanks, can carry up to 40 tons of cargo over a 200-kilometre range.
CPI-backed farmers union unhappy over Tamil Nadu govt's paddy MSP
CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Farmers Association, affiliated to the CPI, a DMK ally, has expressed disappointment over the state governments recent announcement of incentive above the minimum support price (MSP) for paddy procurement. In a joint statement, the associations president S Gunasekaran and general secretary and former MLA P S Masilamani, said the incentive announced by Chief Minister MK Stalin on June 12 fell short of expectations of the farmers. The statement recalled that at a government function in Salem, Stalin had announced that for the 2025 procurement season, Grade A paddy will be bought at Rs 2,545 per quintal (including Rs 156 as an incentive), while common variety will be procured at Rs 2,500 (including Rs 131 incentive). The association said this contradicted the DMKs 2021 poll promise to offer Rs 2,500 per quintal as the base price, not inclusive of incentives. With input costs rising and other states like Chhattisgarh offering up to Rs 3,120 per quintal, the association urged the CM to raise the procurement price to at least Rs 3,000 per quintal.
NIA charges 17 in 2024 CRPF camp attack case
The NIA investigation reveals that Maoists created a dummy CRPF camp for training before the Chhattisgarh attack. They held meetings and gathered information. Seventeen accused are charged, including absconders. In Madhya Pradesh, police killed four armed Naxalites in Balaghat district. Weapons were recovered. This operation marks the highest number of Naxalites killed in a single year in Madhya Pradesh.
Top Maoists Still Absconding in CRPF Camp Attack: NIA
The NIA chargesheeted 17 accused, including 16 absconders, in the 2024 case of attacks on CRPF camps by CPI (Maoist) terror operatives armed with automatic weapons and Baton Grenade Launchers (BGLs) in Chhattisgarh
The India Meteorological Department forecasts intense thunderstorms across multiple Indian states, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Kerala. Red alerts are in effect for parts of Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, while orange alerts cover areas in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh. Kerala braces for extremely heavy rainfall, prompting red alerts in several districts.
Chhattisgarh govt replaces Urdu-Persian words with simple Hindi in police functioning
The Chhattisgarh government is simplifying police records by replacing Urdu and Persian words with easily understandable Hindi terms. Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma directed the change to improve accessibility and transparency for citizens interacting with the police. A list of 109 words with Hindi alternatives has been issued to district SPs, ensuring the order's implementation across the state.
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 .
NIA chargesheets 17 accused, including 16 absconders, in Chhattisgarh CRPF camps attack case
One of the chargesheeted accused is under arrest, who has been identified as Sodi Baman alias Deval
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.
