Rajasthan fourth BJP-ruled state to make The Sabarmati Report tax-free
Jaipur, Nov 20: Hindi film The Sabarmati Report, based on the 2002 Godhra train burning incident in Gujarat, has been made tax free in Rajasthan, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said on Wednesday. Rajasthan follows three other BJP-ruled states Haryana, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh in giving the tax-free status to the Vikrant Massey-starrer film, []
Eye on middlemen during paddy purchase across Koraput: Collector Keerthi Vasan
JEYPORE: The district administration will keep an eye on middlemen at mandis during the kharif procurement process across Koraput district, said collector V Keerthi Vasan. He said CCTVs will be installed in border areas of the district to keep a watch on movement of middlemen. Addressing the district-level paddy procurement meeting, Vasan said paddy will be purchased at 111 mandis from around 39,000 farmers from across the district. At least 20 PACS, 20 self-help groups and three pani panchayats will participate in the process. Each mandi will be supervised by a nodal officer and the administration will install CCTVs in border check posts of Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh to prevent illegal paddy transactions by middlemen, Vasan said. Only FAQ standard paddy will be procured in the mandis. The administration will open the mandis for paddy procurement from December 11. Around 21.25 lakh quintal paddy will be procured in the district. Among others, Pottangi MLA Ramachandra Kadam, Koraput MLA Raghuram Machha, Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhatra and chief district CSO PK Panda were present.
Korba to get NTPC-BHEL's 800 MW hi-tech power plant
NTPC and BHEL are considering Korba, Chhattisgarh, as the location for India's first 800-MW advanced ultra-supercritical (AUSC) power plant. The estimated cost for the high-efficiency plant is 15,000 crore. The final decision will follow feasibility studies and approvals from relevant ministries. This indigenous technology promises higher efficiency and reduced emissions compared to existing power plants.
Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy T20 tournament to begin in Vizag from Nov. 23
Visakhapatnam : The Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) Secretary, Sana Satish Babu, announced that the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy national T20 cricket tournament will be held across three venues: PM Palem ACA-VDCA International Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, PVG Raju Complex, and the Stadium in Vizianagaram. The tournament will run from November 23 to December 5, with teams from Assam, Railways, Chandigarh, Pondicherry, Vidarbha, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh participating. The participating teams have already arrived in Visakhapatnam, and the event will feature players who have represented India and played in the IPL. NTPC Simhadri appoints Sameer Sharma as new head of project Visakhapatnam Sameer Sharma, a 36-year veteran of NTPC, has been appointed as Head of Project at NTPC Simhadri. Sharma previously served as the Chief General Manager (Operations and Management) at NTPC Vindhyachal and joined NTPC on August 24, 1988. CPM denounces proposed toll gates on rural roads The CPM's Anakapalli District Secretary, K. Lokanadham, has condemned the state government's proposal to install toll gates on state, district, and village roads. He criticised Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's plan, calling it a Tughlaq-era approach to governance that unfairly burdens citizens. The CPM leader warned of potential public backlash if the government does not immediately withdraw the toll gate proposal, arguing that the move reflects a lack of genuine concern for citizens' economic challenges. Indian Navy showcases maritime capabilities at Bali Yatra 2024 Visakhapatnam : Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, Chief of Staff of the Eastern Naval Command, and Rear Admiral Ravneesh Seth, Chief of Staff (Technical), visited the Indian Navy stalls at the Bali Yatra in Cuttack, Odisha. During the event, the officers engaged with NCC cadets and showcased the Indian Navy's multidimensional operational capabilities and technological innovations.
Maharashtra Bitcoin Scam: ED Raids Premises Of Audit Company Employee In Raipur
The house of Gaurav Mehta in Chhattisgarhs capital city Raipur is being covered under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Chhattisgarh CM meets Amit Shah, discusses development, security concerns of state
NEW DELHI: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah here at his North Block office and apprised him of the progress made in combating naxalism in the state and expressed confidence in making the state naxal-free by March 2026. After the meeting, while interacting with media persons, the CM said that the state government and the security forces have been working relentlessly in the direction of uprooting the menace of Left-Wing-Extremism (LWE) from Chhattisgarh and are confident of fulfilling the commitment made by the Union Home Minister to finish left ultras by 2026. I met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and apprised him of the Naxal activities in Chhattisgarh In the last 11 months, nearly 200 Naxals have been eliminated, and nearly 600-700 have surrendered. We are fast moving towards the Prime Ministers and Home Ministers aim of making India a Naxal-free country by March 2026, Sai said. During the meeting, the Chief Minister also discussed with the Union Home Minister strategies for development, security and other major issues of the state. He said that the state government has taken many important steps in the field of road construction, education, health and employment and these are bringing positive changes on the ground in the affected areas. The home minister appreciated the efforts taken and assured all possible cooperation from the Centre, he added. The Chief Minister also criticised the previous Congress government for having dragged the state into unabated corruption and highlighted the probe being undertaken to unravel the PSC scam and arrests of a few people for being involved in the case. There was a lot of corruption in Chhattisgarh under the Congress rule We have zero tolerance towards corruption and our agencies are doing their job. The CBI is investigating the PSC scam and a few arrests have been made, he noted. The Chhattisgarh government had recommended a CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) probe into alleged irregularities of the Public Service Commission (PSC) examination of 2021. Investigation into the scam was a promise made by the CM in November during the assembly elections campaign.
ED raids premises of audit company employee amid charges of Bitcoin use in Maharashtra polls
The house of Gaurav Mehta in Chhattisgarh's capital city Raipur is being covered under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)
Yash Rathi performed at the IIT Bhilai in Chhattisgarhs Durg district on November 15. During the show, the comedian allegedly used objectionable language.
ED raids premises of audit firm employee Gaurav Mehta as links to Maharashtra bitcoin case emerge
MUMBAI: The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday conducted searches at the Chhattisgarh premises of Gaurav Mehta, allegedly linked to a bitcoin transactions case in poll-bound Maharashtra, official sources said. The searches are being conducted as part of an ongoing money laundering probe. The locations of Mehta in Chhattisgarh's capital city Raipur are being covered under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the sources said. #WATCH | Raipur, Chhattisgarh: The Enforcement Directorate is conducting raids at the premises of Gaurav Mehta (employee of an audit firm named Sarathi Associates) in connection with an alleged Bitcoin scam. The searches are being carried out in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. https://t.co/ze92LbvahJ pic.twitter.com/lP0GktDwMp ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024 The BJP has accused NCP leader and Baramati MP Supriya Sule and Congress leader Nana Patole of allegedly using Bitcoins illegally to fund the current elections as its leaders played a recording purportedly claiming it to be Sule's voice. Mehta is allegedly linked to these transactions. Sule has denied the allegations. Polling for the 288-member Maharashtra Assembly is taking place on Wednesday. Sources said the ED is probing the role of Mehta and some others on charges of collecting huge amounts of funds in the form of bitcoins (worth Rs 6,600 crore in 2017) from gullible public with the false promises of 10 per cent per month return in the form of bitcoins. The case stems from police FIRs filed in Maharashtra and Delhi.
Increasing NTPC Green Energy Capacity To 19 GW A Top Priority, Says NTPC Chief
The new projects will come up in states like Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh.
Mirwaiz objects toChhattisgarh directive to clerics to seek official consent for Fridaysermons
Terming the move as a direct attack on the religious rights and freedom of the Muslim community, the Mirwaiz said it exposed the real motive behind the Waqf Amendment Bill
After Madhya Pradesh, The Sabarmati Report declared tax-free in Chhattisgarh
After Madhya Pradesh, The Sabarmati Report declared tax-free in Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh public service scam: CBI gets seven-day remand of ex-Chairman
RAIPUR: A special court in Raipur has sent the former chairman of Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission Taman Singh Sonwani to a seven-day remand on Tuesday following his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probing the irregularities in recruitment process. The CBI took Sonwani into custody on Monday for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 45 lakh reportedly given by former director of Bajrang Power and Ispat Ltd Raipur Shravan Kumar Goyal to secure the position of deputy collector for his son and daughter-in-law. The premier investigating agency has also arrested Goyal and produced both before the court seeking a 14-day remand. A case was registered by the CBI against Sonwani and others accused in July this year on a reference from the state government. There were complaints of nepotism and fraud in the declared list of the Commission, citing a number of selected candidates close relatives of bureaucrats, politicians and businessmen had secured superior ranks and got better posts. The CGPSC-2021 exams recruitment list had candidates selected for 170 posts in twelve departments including the state administrative and police services. The case was lodged on the basis of allegations of selection of close relatives on factors other than merit in the examination and interviews during the year 2020-2022. The investigation into the irregularities continues. The BJP while in opposition has made the alleged corruption in CGPSC as a major issue ahead of the Assembly polls in 2023 and had pledged a CBI probe into the alleged CGPSC scam in its manifesto, if voted to power.
Ex-IAS Officer Arrested For Taking Rs 45 Lakh Bribe To Make Businessman's Son A Deputy Collector
The CBI arrested ex-Chhattisgarh IAS officer Taman Singh Sonwani and steel company owner Shravan Kumar Goyal for allegedly arranging Rs 45 lakh in bribes to appoint Goyal's son and daughter-in-law as Deputy Collectors
FIR against comedian Yash Rathi for using derogatory words during show at IIT Bhilai
DURG: Police have registered an FIR against stand-up comedian Yash Rathi for allegedly using objectionable words during a show at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhilai in Chhattisgarh's Durg district, an official said on Tuesday. The show was held on November 15 at the institute where students, their parents and staff members were present. Clips of Rathi's show held during IIT Bhilai's annual festival, organised by the council of students, have gone viral on social media in which he is purportedly heard using objectionable language. A case was registered on Monday against Rathi under section 296 (obscene acts) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Jevra Sirsa police Chowki following complaints lodged against him, Durg Superintendent of Police Jitendra Shukla said. Further investigation was underway into the matter, he added. After the video went viral, some outfits including the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morch (BJYM), the National Students' Union of India and the Karni Sena lodged complaints with the IIT management, administration and police. Later, the IIT management also filed a police complaint in this connection. During the show, when Rathi allegedly started using objectionable words, the institute management intervened and asked him to get down from the stage, IIT Bhilai Director Rajiv Prakash said. Stand-up comedy acts were held during the institute's annual fest in the past but such language was never used by performers.We were shocked when Rathi used such language, he said. The management has now decided that a stand-up comedy show will never be organised in the institute and has complained to the police against Rathi, Prakash said.
BJP expert in spreading hatred, spent Rs 500 crore on campaign against me: Jharkhand CM Soren
RANCHI: A day after Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren charged the BJP with launching a whisper campaign to influence voters, he hit out at the saffron camp again on Tuesday, alleging that the opposition party in the state spent over Rs 500 crore in malicious campaigns against him. Soren also accused the BJP of being an expert in fulfilling political ambitions by inciting hatred among people. He claimed that Jharkhand's culture does not allow such malicious campaigns. It is the easiest thing for leaders to fulfil their political ambitions by inciting hateful feelings in you. This campaign is the easiest and the BJP is an expert in it. But I am from Jharkhandour culture doesn't allow this and I will never do this, Soren claimed in a post on X. - , pic.twitter.com/niE4J1qnHa Hemant Soren (@HemantSorenJMM) November 19, 2024 According to one estimate, the BJP has spent more than Rs 500 crore on shadow, whisper and hate campaigns against me, the JMM leader alleged. Soren also accused the BJP of bringing in people from Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Bengal to campaign against him and allegedly instil fear among voters on roads and intersections during the election period. People from Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Bengal are seen discussing the elections on roads and intersections in the constituencies where elections are being held. This is BJP's new gimmick, called the 'whisper campaign'. For this, over Rs 1 crore has been spent in each constituency. They will not come and talk about their work, instead, they will scare you with lies, Soren had said, sharing a video of the alleged campaign. He said there was o truth to the whisper campaign. We haven't collected donations by playing with the lives of the countrymen through electoral bonds, fake medicines, or fake vaccines. Therefore, I appeal to all of you, the residents of Jharkhand, to openly campaign for me today and tomorrow, not in a 'whisper' because it is not in the nature of Jharkhandis to be afraid, he claimed. Don't whisper, speak boldly! Soren said, sharing a video in which youths sitting in a choupal are seen praising the BJP and criticising the JMM for alleged corruption. Earlier, Soren had accused the BJP of running shadow campaigns to tarnish both his and the state's reputation. He had alleged that the saffron party spent crores of rupees on various social media platforms and created 95,000 WhatsApp groups to campaign against the JMM-led coalition in Jharkhand. In response, the BJP claimed that these allegations reflected Soren's desperation, frustration, and fear of losing the elections. Earlier, the Jharkhand Police had registered FIRs against the operators of two social media accounts for allegedly running campaigns aimed at maligning the image of Chief Minister Hemant Soren and the state. These FIRs were filed after Soren and the ruling JMM accused the BJP of running shadow campaigns against them. Soren had previously claimed that dictators may possess billions of rupees, but he believed it was etter to stick to principles than win through unfair means. The CM also claimed that while the BJP spent crores of rupees to tarnish his image, he himself had ot spent a single rupee on any promotion, which, he said, could be verified by checking the ad library of any social media platform.
India's 56th tiger reserve notified in Chhatisgarh
NEW DELHI: Indian government has notified the 56th Tiger Reserve of the country in Chhattisgarh today. Guru Ghasidas - Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve of Chhattisgarh is going to be the 3rd largest in the country. In a statement, the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) said the Government of Chhattisgarh, on advice of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), notified the Guru Ghasidas - Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve across Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur, Korea, Surajpur and Balrampur districts of Chhattisgarh. It encompasses a total area of 2829.38 sq. km, including a core tiger habitat of 2049.2 sq. km, comprising the Guru Ghasidas National Park and Tamor Pingla Wildlife Sanctuary, with a buffer of 780.15 sq. km. The newly notified tiger reserve is contiguous with the Sanjay Dubri Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh forming a landscape complex of nearly 4500 sq.km. Furthermore, the tiger reserve is connected to the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh to the West and Palamau Tiger Reserve in Jharkhand to the East. The NTCA had accorded final approval for notifying the Guru Ghasidas- Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve in October 2021. The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav, informed about the new tiger reserve notification on social media platform X. Let the roars get louder! As India continues to touch new milestones in tiger conservation, we have notified Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla in Chhattisgarh as the 56th tiger reserve. Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve is spread over 2,829 sq km. India continues to work pic.twitter.com/5hAqBuUANh Bhupender Yadav (@byadavbjp) November 18, 2024 Let the roars get louder! As India continues to touch new milestones in tiger conservation, we have notified Guru Ghasidas-TamorPingla in Chhattisgarh as the 56th tiger reserve. Guru Ghasidas-TamorPingla Tiger Reserve is spread over 2,829 sq km, write Yadav on X. Yadav congratulated people of Chhattisgarh where humans and animals coexist in harmony. India continues to work towards a green future where humans and animals cohabit in harmony. Congratulations, Chhattisgarh!, Yadav further wrote. After notification, Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve became the third largest tiger reserve in the country after Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve in Andhra Pradesh and Manas Tiger Reserve in Assam. A total of 753 species, including 365 invertebrates and 388 vertebrates, have been documented from Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve by the Zoological Survey of India.
Winter sets in as night temperatures dips prompting people to be careful
Hyderabad: With the gradual dip in temperatures following the onset of winter in the city, the people emptied their racks packed with woolen clothes and blankets and using them to protect themselves from cool temperatures experienced in the last few days. The woolen cloth sellers at Old Gandhi Hospital in Secunderabad, Chaderghat, Koti and Kukatpally among other areas are doing brisk business and cashing in on the demand for wearing woolen sweaters, caps and jackets along with blankets. Apart from woolen clothes, several people already started using cold creams to protect themselves from skin itching during winter. The sale of different types of cold creams and lip balms in grocery stores and supermarkets has also gone up significantly. Motorists are forced to use their headlights beyond 6.30 am during the winter as several main roads in twin cities along with the city suburbs were enveloped with thick fog. On their part, the police advised the motorists to be extra cautious while driving on highways as many errant drivers stop their heavy vehicles beside the road either to have tea or food instead of parking them at the designated areas. This poses grave danger to other motorists as they cannot see the vehicle due to poor visibility in winter and end up in hitting them resulting in a major accident, the police said, recalling several such accidents that happened in the highway connecting Hyderabad and Vijayawada earlier. Same was the situation on the Warangal and Karimnagar highways. Keeping in view the previous incidents occurred in winter, the police asked the motorists to be careful while driving during winter. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said Telangana, Odisha and Chhattisgarh might register below normal two degree Celsius to three degree Celsius temperatures at isolated places and near normal over remaining parts of the country during the next few days. In its local weather report for the next five days in Hyderabad, the MeT department said, the minimum temperature would hover between 16 degree Celsius and 17 degree Celsius while the day temperature between 30 degree Celsius and 31 degree Celsius with partly cloudy sky with haze. According to MeT, it would mainly be a clear sky. The predominant surface wind is likely to be from northwest direction with speed less than eight kmph during morning hours. Smog or dense fog is likely in the morning. The wind speed will gradually increase, becoming 10-12 kmph from northwest direction during the afternoon. It will decrease thereafter, becoming less than eight kmph from the northwest direction during evening and night. Smog or shallow fog is likely in the evening or night.
Anti-Maoist Hawk Force jawan critically injured in Maoist encounter in MP's Balaghat jungles
BHOPAL: Continued anti-Maoists operations of Madhya Pradesh police in Maoists-infested jungles of Balaghat district suffered a jolt on Sunday, after a frontline jawan of the state polices Hawk Force, was critically wounded in exchange of fire with the outlaws. The anti-Maoist special Hawk Forces special operations group (SOG) jawan identified as Shiv Kumar Sharma (a native of Morena district) was hit by a bullet fired by the outlaws in the Kundal jungles under Songuda police outpost in Balaghat district on Sunday afternoon. The incident happened when the Hawk Force teams were on aggressive combing operations in the jungles leading to an exchange of fire with the outlaws. With the outlaws being on a higher and better vantage point, they were in a better firing position, which saw the bullet fired by them piercing into the head of the Hawk Force jawan. Sharma was rushed by road to a hospital in the adjoining Gondia district of Maharashtra, where he is currently stable at the ICU. The entire top brass of the MP police, include the DGP Sudhir Saxena, the ADG-Intelligence Yogesh Deshmukh and IG- law and order and anti-naxal operations Anshuman Singh flew from Bhopal to Balaghat on directions by the MP CM Dr Mohan Yadav on Monday. The senior police officers from the state police HQ visited the hospital in Maharashtras Gondia district and took stock of the critically injured jawans condition and treatment. The MP CM Dr Mohan Yadav also talked to the doctors at the hospital over phone and gathered information about the injured jawan and asked them to render the best treatment. The MP polices top brass also held a detailed meeting with the entire security mechanism engaged in the anti-Maoist operations. Importantly, three districts of eastern MP, including Balaghat, Mandla and Dindori are categorised as Maoist-affected districts of MP, where multiple Dalams (self-sustained units of the left-wing extremists) are operating with the bigger objective of spreading up to Amarkantak plateau in Anuppur district, which will render them a central position to connect between MP, Chhattisgarh and other states. This is the first time that the anti-Maoist Hawk Force (which was formed in 2001) has suffered a jolt in the form of a serious injury to one of its ranks in MP. The MP police which have gunned down 20 wanted Maoists cadres in the last five years and arrested six big Maoist cadres carrying Rs 1.52 crores collective bounty, has reportedly sought two more CAPF battalions from the central government for better operationalization of its anti-Maoist operations.
This comes after reports on the Commissions findings and its recommendation to cancel forest clearances for the mining project in the biodiversity-rich area
Speaking about the matter, Balrampur SP Vaibhav Banker said that the accused Mukhtar Ansari, originally from Jharkhand was arrested by the police and presented before the court.
CBI arrests former chairman of Chhattisgarh PSC in bribery case
New Delhi: The CBI has arrested former chairman of Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission Taman Singh Sonwani for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 45 lakh from the director of a Raipur-based steel company for ensuring selection of latter's son and daughter-in-law as deputy collectors, officials said Monday. The agency has also arrested Shravan Kumar Goyal, director of Bajrang Power and Ispat Ltd, who had allegedly paid bribes through Gramin Vikas Samiti where Sonwani's relatives were members in two installments of Rs 20 lakh and Rs 25 lakh, they said. It is alleged that the bribe was meant for the selection of Goyal's son Sashank and daughter-in-law Bhumika Kataria as deputy collectors in Chattisgarh Public Service Commission examination.
BJP slams Rahul over his criticism of Dharavi redevelopment project
Mumbai: The BJP on Monday accused Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party of running a smear campaign against the Dharavi redevelopment project in Mumbai. Responding to allegations levelled by Gandhi at a press conference earlier in the day, senior BJP leader Vinod Tawde claimed Gautam Adani's business growth began under the erstwhile Rajiv Gandhi government. He highlighted business deals inked with the Adani group in Telangana (currently ruled by Congress) and Rajasthan (when Ashok Gehlot government was in power) to counter the Congress' allegations of Adani's close ties with BJP. When Congress signed a deal worth Rs 12,400 crore in Telangana, who was Adani aligned with? When the Rs 46,000 crore solar project in Rajasthan was awarded to Adani, who were (then chief minister) Ashok Gehlot and Adani connected to? Tawde asked while addressing a presser. He dismissed Rahul Gandhi's claims of BJP's policies being designed to benefit Adani, particularly regarding the Dharavi slum redevelopment project. Tawde termed Gandhi's criticism of the Dharavi redevelopment project a smear campaign. Tawde referred to a series of projects, which he claimed were awarded to Adani when Congress-led governments were in power. The development of Gautam Adani happened when Congress governments were in power. Adani's (business) growth, both domestically and internationally, happened under the Congress rule, he alleged. Tawde read out a list of major projects Adani purportedly received before and after 2014, pointing to investments in states like Rajasthan, Punjab, and Karnataka. He also referenced the award of the Dighi Port project under the erstwhile Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government and mining contracts given to Adani in Chhattisgarh under then Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel. The BJP leader further questioned the link between Adani, Congress, and the opposition's allegations. The connection between BJP, (PM Narendra) Modi, and Adani is being fabricated. When Congress signed a deal worth Rs 12,400 crore in Telangana, who was Adani aligned with? When the Rs 46,000 crore solar project in Rajasthan was awarded to Adani, who were Ashok Gehlot and Adani connected to? Tawde asked. At the press conference, Gandhi had displayed two posters, one featuring a picture of Gautam Adani and PM Modi with the caption Ek hai toh Safe hai, and another showing a map of the Dharavi project. Hitting back at Gandhi, Tawde claimed numerous pictures of Adani with Congress leaders, including Rahul's brother-in-law Robert Vadra, Shashi Tharoor, and various chief ministers even before 2014, are available. He suggested that the relationship between Adani and Congress was long-standing and not exclusive to the BJP. Adani himself has said that his (business) growth happened during Rajiv Gandhi's tenure. Most of the business growth took place under the Congress rule, Tawde claimed. He asserted that the people of Dharavi would benefit from the proposed redevelopment project, which would provide homes as well as industrial and commercial spaces. The BJP leader further accused Gandhi of trying to keep residents of Dharavi in poverty. Are Gandhi's objections motivated by Sheikh not receiving the contract for the redevelopment? he said without elaborating. The ruling Mahayuti and opposition MVA alliances are locked in a tight contest for political supremacy in the November 20 assembly polls, campaigning for which ends on Monday evening.
Women Reservation Bill: Celebrated Though Shackled Tool Of Equality
Indian states such as Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Kerala, Tripura, and Chhattisgarh have gone on to reserve 50 % of their Panchayat seats for women to ensure their greater participatio...
Raipur Diary | New state industrial policy launched
Chhattisgarh has introduced a new Industrial Development Policy 2024-30, featuring many firsts and innovative-driven proposals aimed at driving economic growth, generating employment and fostering sustainable industrial development. There are specific exemptions earmarked for women entrepreneurs, surrendered Maoists, members of the third gender, Agniveer soldiers and entrepreneurs from SC/ST, offering them pathways to public and private sector employment. The thrust sectors have been divided into incentivise high growth sectors, service sectors, general sectors and core sectors. PHDCCI gets new chairman in the state The PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industries (PHDCCI), which has been working as a catalyst for promotion of Indian industry, trade and entrepreneurship for past 119 years, has appointed corporate leader Pradeep Tandon as the Chairman of its Chhattisgarh State Council. His role will focus on fostering progress, harmony, and integrated development within the region. The industry chamber works at the grassroots level with strong national and international linkages reaching out to over 1.5 lakh large, medium and small industries across multiple sectors to take the Indian economy to the next level. Who will be the next Chief Secretary? There is an increasing speculation that state BJP may follow the trend established by its recent governments in states like Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, where the chief secretary (CS) were appointed from the IAS officers posted with the Centres. In Chhattisgarh, rumours circulating in the power corridors suggest that the next CS might be a senior IAS officer who is on deputation in Delhi. Tenure of the present CS Amitabh Jain of 1989-batch ends on June 2025. It remains to be seen if Amit Agrawal (1993-batch) from Delhi will replace Jain or the two other senior most bureaucrats Renu Pillai (1991-batch) or Subrat Sahu (1992-batch), both posted in the state. Ejaz Kaiser Our correspondent in Chhattisgarh ejaz@newindianexpress.com
Chhattisgarh to paint horns of stray cattle to minimise road accidents at night
RAIPUR: There is no apparent respite from road accidents and consequent fatalities caused by stray cattle wandering onto traffic routes, main roads and state highways in Chhattisgarh. Over the past two-year-and-a-halfs, there have been 308 accidents, 231 casualties and 64 injuries across the state. The number of deaths (231) remains far higher than the casualties of civilians at 115 owing to Maoists violence in the conflict-ridden region of Bastar since January 2022. State authorities have been told to paint the cattle horns to prevent road accidents on the main routes of the capital. The move is expected to be a valuable step in alerting drivers on the roads. Stray cattle have become a recurrent cause of road accidents, particularly during the night when spotting them becomes difficult at times. Panchayat and Rural Development Department Secretary Niharika Barik has asked the departments concerned and officials to take effective steps to prevent road accidents on main roads and state highways. The animal husbandry department has been instructed to colour the horns of cattle lying on the roads. The paint should be of good quality so as to alert the driver of vehicles to spot the cattle on the route during the night hours from a distance. She also directed to get collar belts tied to the stray cattle besides creating awareness in the outskirts and villages to remove cattle from the roads. Some of the other measures to be undertaken included organising chaupals in villages for disseminating information and creating platforms for the cattle to rest. Officials in the traffic department said that people die when they try to save cattle on the road and the animals abruptly emerging or roaming around poses greater risks. The cattle at times crowd the main roads. Road accident deaths as a whole have gone up in Chhattisgarh. The road accidents in the state have risen by 7.36 percent and casualties by 8.62 percent in 2022 compared to 2021. To prevent mishaps, the best tools are the road safety rules and its awareness, said Sanjay Sharma, AIG (Traffic).
Chhattisgarh: Bastar village recognized as global tourism hub by UN body
Raipur : Dhudmaras, a hamlet located in the famous Kanger Valley National Park in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh, has been selected for the best tourism village upgradation programme by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Dhudmaras is among 20 villages chosen from 60 countries worldwide for the prestigious programme by the UN body, highlighting its potential for sustainable tourism development, a spokesman of the Chhattisgarh government said here on Sunday. The village is renowned for its natural beauty, tribal culture, and biodiversity, attracting visitors with its unique blend of traditional lifestyle, local cuisine, and scenic landscapes. As part of the UNWTOs upgradation programme, Dhudmaras will receive support to enhance tourism infrastructure, promote its cultural heritage, and improve the quality of life of the villagers, according to the spokesman. Dhudmaras was given the best tourism village award by the Union government on the World Tourism Day on September 27, 2024. Chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai congratulated the tourism and forest departments, Bastar district administration and officials of Kanger Valley National Park for the global recognition received by the village in the tourism sector. Nestled in dense forests with the Kanger river flowing through it, Dhudmarasa offers an idyllic setting for eco-tourism. Local residents are offering homestays and accommodation facilities, while the village youths serve as guides for tourists, showcasing the natural beauty of the area. To Boost tourism, the Chhattisgarh government is improving roads and transport facilities in the area, alongside promoting local handicrafts in the global markets. Empowered by tourism and forest departments through training and capacity building, youths of 40 families of local Dhurwa tribe are conducting kayaking, bamboo rafting and trekking activities.
Eight Naxals planning attack on security forces held in Chhattisgarh
BIJAPUR: Eight lower-rung Naxalites were arrested and explosives seized from them in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh, police said on Sunday. The arrested cadres were planning to plant an IED between the Usoor- Tekmetla route to target security forces. They were apprehended on Saturday by security personnel between the Usoor and Tekmetla villages during an anti-Naxal operation by the District Reserve Guard and the local police, an official said. Security personnel seized three tiffin bombs, wires, and other materials from Joga Madvi, Deva Sodhi, Guddi Madvi, Chula Hemla, Sukla Sodhi, Payki Madkam, Sukka Kunjam and Malla Midiyam. Notably, Naxalites are facing severe backlash in Chhattisgarh as security forces have launched a relentless campaign to eradicate the Left Wing Extremism from the CPI (Maoist) strongholds. A day before, five Naxalites were killed and two security personnel injured in an anti-insurgency operation in the Bastar region, taking the toll of Naxalites killed in separate encounters this year to 197.
Traffic Diversions on NH-63 Near Makloor Due to Bridge Work
National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has proposed to convert the two-lane NH-63 from Nizamabad to Jagtial to four lanes soon. The national highway starts from Nizamabad and ends at Jagdalpur in Chhattisgarh. The officials are planning to acquire land for the widening and bypass roads en route. (Representational Image: DC) National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has proposed to convert the two-lane NH-63 from Nizamabad to Jagtial to four lanes soon. The national highway starts from Nizamabad and ends at Jagdalpur in Chhattisgarh. The officials are planning to acquire land for the widening and bypass roads en route. (Representational Image: DC) Nizamabad: Police have implemented traffic diversions on National Highway 63 near Adavi Mamidipally village in Makloor mandal due to ongoing railway bridge construction. Heavy vehicles travelling from Nizamabad to Armoor are being rerouted via Dichpally and NH-44. TGRTC buses will follow an alternative route through Chinnapur, Kalladi, and Aloor villages. The same routes will apply for return journeys. Traffic police confirmed the restrictions will remain in place until December 10, 2024.
Christian missionaries in Chhattisgarh misuse government rice scheme, earning Rs 100 crore annually through conversions. Allegations raise concerns over food security and legal violations.
Newborn gifted by mother traced to hospital in Chhattisgarh
BALANGIR: A newborn baby girl allegedly gifted by her mother to some persons, was traced to the special newborn care unit of a hospital in Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh. Patnagarh SDPO Sadanand Pujari said a case has already been registered at Lathore police station. Inquiry is on to ascertain who the baby girl was handed over to. The newborn is in the SNCU. After the baby is discharged, we will take steps as per law. Police are trying to ascertain whether the newborn was sold after birth, he said. CWC member S Latashree said the condition of the baby is critical. CWC has already submitted a report to the administration in this regard. A runa Bati Nag, a mother of five, including three girls and two adult sons, recently gave birth to a girl child at Sunamudi. Aruna allegedly gave away the baby to some people as she was unable to raise her. The matter came under investigation after an ASHA worker of the area went to Arunas house. The worker said she tried to ascertain who did Aruna gift her baby but in vain. When I failed to gather any information regarding the child, I reported the matter to the CDPO, she said.
Get Friday speeches vetted: Waqf Board head
RAIPUR: In what is decidedly the first such directive anywhere in the country, the Chhattisgarh State Waqf Board in the BJP-ruled state issued a circular to the Mutawallis (caretakers) of all mosques asking them to get the sermons they deliver every Friday afternoon before the prayer vetted by it. Waqf boards are bestowed with the authority to manage and protect Waqf properties in thir respective areas. There should not be any political colour in the speeches given ahead of the Jumma namaz every Friday. At times, fatwas are issued from the mosques or support is extended to some political party. Mosques should confine themselves to religious preaching or practices and not become a siyasi adda (political nest). So, I have instructed all Mutawallis to apprise the Waqf Board regarding the contents of their sermons and get our consent, Chhattisgarh Waqf Board chairman Salim Raj told this newspaper on Saturday. He contended that he has not overstepped his brief, as mosques and dargahs fall within the ambit of the Waqf Board. Raj said imams have also been asked to create awareness regarding the governments welfare schemes, especially those meant for the minorities. The opposition Congress dubbed the directive as an infringement of the religious freedom of minorities. The state Waqf Board has unjustifiably gone beyond its remit. The Board is meant to oversee the Waqf properties to ensure the Waqf deeds are fulfilled and not dictate terms to religious preachers or imams, said Sushil Anand Shukla, chairman of the Congress media cell.
Andhra Pradesh: Cyclonic Circulation Might Bring Thundershowers
The prevailing low pressure over Vidarbha and adjoining south Chhattisgarh has weakened into an upper air cyclonic circulation and is now located over Chhattisgarh and Odisha. (Representational image) The prevailing low pressure over Vidarbha and adjoining south Chhattisgarh has weakened into an upper air cyclonic circulation and is now located over Chhattisgarh and Odisha. (Representational image) Visakhapatnam: A cyclonic circulation over the Gulf of Mannar and adjoining Sri Lanka is likely to cause thunderstorms over coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema, a report of the Indian Meteorological Department, Amaravati, said on Saturday. Presently, the cyclonic circulation is a trough from Comorin area to southwest Bay of Bengal, extending up to 1.5 km above the mean sea level. Private weather website Skymet pointed out that due to the remnant of a low-pressure area over southwest Bay of Bengal, all five subdivisions of the northeast monsoon Tamil Nadu, Kerala, coastal Andhra Pradesh, south interior Karnataka and Rayalaseema have received moderate rainfall. The monsoon showers went on to reach Goa, north interior and coastal Karnataka, Telangana and southern parts of Maharashtra. However, north Tamil Nadu and south coastal Andhra Pradesh had a bigger share of monsoon activity. There is also a marked feeble north-south trough along the coastline across Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Under the combined influence of these systems, the northeast monsoon has been active over south India. Ongole, Kavali, Bapatla and Nellore in south coastal Andhra remain the favourite for intense and stretched weather activity over the next two days, the Skymet report added.
Five Naxalites killed, two security men injured in Bastar clash
Five Naxalites were killed, and two security personnel were injured during a fierce gunfight in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region on Saturday morning. The encounter took place in a forest near the borders of Narayanpur and Kanker districts, involving a joint team of BSF, DRG, and STF personnel. A search operation is currently underway.
Chhattisgarh: 5 Maoists including 2 women gunned down in Bastar encounter, 2 jawans injured
The encounter took place at around eight in the morning in the forest in north Abujhmad, bordering the districts of Kanker and Narayanpur under Bastar and Gadchhiroli in Maharashtra, inspector general of police of Bastar range P. Sunderraj told this newspaper
Chhattisgarh: Five Maoists Killed In Encounter With Security Forces In Bastar, Two Jawans Injured
Five Naxalites killed, two security personnel injured in encounter in Chhattisgarhs Bastar
Raipur: Five Naxalites were killed and two security personnel injured in an anti-insurgency operation in Chhattisgarhs Bastar region Saturday, a senior police official said. The gunfight broke out at around 8 am in a forest in north Abujhmad along the border of Narayanpur and Kanker districts when a joint team of security personnel was out []
5 Naxalites Killed, 2 Jawans Injured In Encounter In Chhattisgarh's Bastar Region
The two security personnel who sustained injuries in the exchange of fire were airlifted and brought to Raipur for treatment.
Five naxals killed, 2 security personnel hurt in Chhattisgarh
In a significant anti-Naxalite operation, five Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces on Saturday morning in the forests of Abujhmarh, bordering Kanker and Narayanpur districts in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region. The operation, involving the Border Security Force (BSF), District Reserve Guard (DRG), and Special Task Force (STF), began after specific intelligence about Maoist activity in the area. According to Bastar Range IG P. Sundarraj, the encounter started around 8 a.m., and intermittent gunfire continued throughout the day. Security forces recovered five automatic weapons, explosives, and the bodies of the slain Maoists. Their identification is pending. Two DRG personnel were injured in the gunfight and have been airlifted to Raipur for treatment. Officials confirmed their condition is stable. Chhattisgarh Deputy CM Arun Sao praised the forces, stating, The double-engine government is committed to making Bastar Naxal-free. Security forces are penetrating remote areas to neutralize Maoist threats and drive development. This encounter comes days after the recovery of three Maoist bodies, including a leader carrying an 8 lakh bounty, in Bijapur district. Further details on the operation are awaited.
Encounter breaks out between security personnel, Naxalites in Chhattisgarh
The gunfight broke out at around 8 am in a forest in north Abujhmad along the border of Narayanpur and Kanker districts when a joint team of security personnel was out in anti-Naxalite operation
Tribal state Chhattisgarh has highest inflation in India, Delhi lowest: Govt's NSO data
Chhattisgarh had the highest inflation rate in India in October. Bihar followed closely behind. Food prices were a major factor in the rising inflation. Half of Indian states and Union territories had inflation rates above 6%. The high inflation rates have sparked debate about the role of the Reserve Bank of India in managing inflation.
Birsa Munda a symbol of resistance, empowerment
Chhattisgarh is honoring the legacy of tribal leader Birsa Munda by implementing welfare initiatives that empower tribal communities. These initiatives focus on enhancing self-reliance, economic growth, and cultural preservation. The state government is committed to providing better infrastructure, healthcare, education, and economic opportunities to tribal populations, ensuring their voices are heard in the development process.
PM firm on Waqf Act amendment, says Amit Shah; sets date for eliminating Naxalism in Chhattisgarh
CHANDRAPUR / YAVATMAL / HINGOLI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday asserted Prime Minister Narendra Modi was determined to amend the Waqf Act despite resistance from key opposition leaders like Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar. Addressing three election rallies in Maharashtra during the day in support of Mahayuti candidates, he declared the Modi government will eliminate Naxalism from Chhattisgarh by March 31, 2026 and dared Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to publicly laud Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar and Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray. The senior BJP leader emphasised that the Centre will push through amendments in the Waqf Act, 1995, despite opposition from INDIA bloc parties. Modi ji wants to change the Waqf Board law, but Uddhav ji, Sharad Pawar and Supriya Sule are opposing it. Uddhav ji, listen carefully, you all can protest as much as you want, but Modi ji will amend the Waqf Act, he said, addressing a rally at Umarkhed in Yavatmal district. A Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) is currently scrutinising the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, introduced in the Lok Sabha in August. The Centre introduced bill, saying the proposed law was aimed to streamline the Waqf Board's work and ensure efficient management of Waqf properties. The Shiv Sena (UBT) led by Uddhav Thackeray and NCP (SP) headed by Sharad Pawar are members of the opposition INDIA bloc. Supriya Sule is the NCP (SP) Lok Sabha MP from Baramati. Speaking further at the rally, Shah drew on the Mahabharat and said there are two camps in the November 20 state assembly polls -- one of 'Pandavas' represented by the BJP-led Mahayuti and the other of 'Kauravas' represented by the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). Uddhav Thackeray claims that his Shiv Sena is the real one. Can the real Shiv Sena go against renaming Aurangabad to Sambhajinagar? Can the real Shiv Sena go against renaming Ahmednagar to Ahilyanagar? The real Shiv Sena stands with the BJP, Shah insisted. The Shiv Sena headed by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is aligned with the BJP. Rahul Baba used to say that his government would credit money in the accounts of people instantly, but you were unable to fulfil your (pre-poll) promises in Himachal, Karnataka, and Telangana (all ruled by Congress), he told the gathering. Shah said the Mahayuti alliance has promised that poor women will get Rs 2,100 per month under the Ladki Bahin Yojana (up from Rs 1,500 now) after coming to power in Maharashtra. Speaking at a rally in Chandrapur, the Union Home Minister declared that the Modi-led government will eliminate Naxalism from Chhattisgarh by March 31, 2026. Modi ji has worked to free the country from terrorism and Naxalism. He worked to make the country prosperous and increase its stature in the world. Whatever (Naxal menace) is remaining in Chhattisgarh, we will end it by March 31, 2026, Shah said. The BJP's star campaigner opined that the Centre is committed to Maharashtra's development and a mandate in favour of the ruling Mahayuti will accelerate the pace of growth. Modi ji has sent Rs 15.10 lakh crore for the development of Maharashtra. Along with this, many projects were also started in Maharashtra. If you form a Mahayuti government, the glory of Maharashtra, which was lost during the MVA government, will be restored, he averred. At his third election meeting of the day in Hingoli, Shah dared Rahul Gandhi to speak nicely about Savarkar and Bal Thackeray. Uddhav ji, if you have the courage, get Rahul Baba to speak two good words about Veer Savarkar and Balasaheb, Shah said. The Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress are members of the MVA. The Union minister asserted that Article 370, scrapped by the BJP-led Centre in 2019, will not be restored in Jammu and Kashmir under any circumstances. Rahul Baba's Congress party has passed a resolution in Kashmir to bring back Article 370. Rahul Baba, listen carefully, not only you but even your fourth generation cannot bring back Article 370, Shah emphasised. The former BJP president said Congress leader Sonia Gandhi tried to launch her son (Rahul) 20 times, but failed every time and the result will not be different this time, too. Her 'Rahul plane' is going to crash for the 21st time in the Maharashtra elections, he added. The polls will decide whether the state follows the path of Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and freedom fighter Savarkar or that of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, Shah said. The BJP-led Mahayuti has chosen the path of Shivaji Maharaj and Savarkar, while the MVA people are part of the Aurangzeb fan club, he averred. For 70 years, the Congress obstructed the construction of Ram temple at Ayodhya, but Modi ji built it, he said. At his Hingoli rally also, Shah spoke about the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. In Karnataka, the Wakf Board has declared villages, temples, farmers' lands and people's houses as waqf properties. We have brought a bill to amend the Waqf Act, but Sharad Pawar and Company is opposing this bill. You can oppose it as much as you want, but the Modi government will change the Waqf Act with full force, Shah said. Assembly poll results will be declared on November 23.
Chhattisgarh new industrial policy aims to create equitable society by empowering all sections: Sai
Bhopal: The new industrial policy of the Chhattisgarh government aims to create a more equitable society where all sections of the population can access new opportunities and become empowered in the process, chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai said. Releasing the new industry policy 2024-2030 here late on Thursday evening, Mr Sai said that the initiative represents a crucial step towards improving both the economic and social conditions of the state. The policy aims to bring development to previously marginalized sections of the society, providing them with opportunities to participate in the states industrial growth, Mr Sai said. The policy emphasizes creating opportunities for youth, women, people with disabilities, and marginalized communities, with several new initiatives designed to promote local employment, support entrepreneurs, and attract investments to diverse sectors, he said. Significantly, the policy envisages specific exemptions for women entrepreneurs, members of the third gender, Agniveer soldiers, retired ex-servicemen, entrepreneurs from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and surrendered Maoists, offering them pathways into public and private sector employment. The companies hiring persons with disabilities, Agniveers, and surrendered Maoists will be offered a 40 percent salary reimbursement. The government will provide a training allowance of Rs 15,000 for each new employee hired by industries that employ more than 1,000 local workers, provided the employee remains employed for at least 12 months. Additionally, the policy covers 75 percent of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) for the first years of employment, which is aimed at easing the financial burden on employers while encouraging the long-term retention of local talent. A corpus fund of Rs 50 crore has been set up to assist startups in the early stages, providing financial support to encourage entrepreneurship.
Three human skeleton remains found in agriculture land in Chhattisgarh
Tribal families plan return to Abujhmad after 21 yrs
More than two decades after deserting their village due to Maoists, around 25 tribal families are planning to return to their native place in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district.
MVAs soya bean promise from Chhattisgarh playbook, counter to Ladki Bahin
If the Mahayuti has followed the Madhya Pradesh model by announcing the Ladki Bahin scheme for women, the Congress has drawn inspiration from its own successful Chhattisgarh campaign of 2018
Government will eliminate Naxalism from Chhattisgarh by March 31, 2026: Amit Shah
The Home Minister said Prime Minister Modi had allocated 15.10 lakh crore for the development of Maharashtra
In a strange incident, a well in Chhattisgarhs Dantewada district started giving out petrol instead of water
Chhattisgarh: After 21 years, tribals plan to return to native place in Naxal-hit Abujhmad
Manjhi was the eighth BJP leader to have been killed by Maoists in the state in the past one year. (AFP PHOTO / Noah SEELAM) Manjhi was the eighth BJP leader to have been killed by Maoists in the state in the past one year. (AFP PHOTO / Noah SEELAM) Raipur: More than two decades after deserting their village due to Maoists, around 25 tribal families are planning to return to their native place in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district. Nearly 100 members of these families had left their homes in Gaarpa village located in Abujhmad after Naxalite started targeting them in 2003. They were then settled on the outskirts of Narayanpur town on a tract of government land, where they took up agriculture for livelihood. Now, 21 years after their desertion, these families recently visited their native place and have been planning to resettle there after police set up a camp there to facilitate development works and ensure security for local population. Abujhmad, bordering Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district, was considered a Maoist fortress until recently. On October 4, security forces scripted their most successful anti-insurgency operation in Chhattisgarh by gunning down 31 Naxalites during an encounter in the area. Leaving the ancestral land was never easy. We had no option but to flee for the sake of our lives. 60-year-old Sukkuram Nureti told PTI. Nureti's family was among the 25 families that left Gaarpa in April 2003. Nureti hails from the Abujhmaria community, a particularly vulnerable tribal group. Of the 80 families in the village, around 25 were followers of Gayatri Pariwar' and Naxalites objected to it. They threatened us with dire consequences if we did not quit following Gayatri Pariwar'. So we decided to leave the village, he said. Nureti said they always wanted to return. Now it seems our dream will come true as a police camp has been set up and things have started improving there, said Nureti, who has served as a member of Janpad panchayat in the past. Nureti and others who had left the village visited Gaarpa last week and opened a Lord Shiv temple that had remained shut since 2003. We are planning to resettle in the village as we have our farmland and homes there, he said. Making significant inroads into Abujhmad, the Chhattisgarh police have set up security camps in Gaarpa, Kasturmeta, Mastur, Irakbhatti, Mohanti and Horadi villages in the past eight months. The Gaarpa camp came up on October 22. According to police, the strategy of establishing these camps has pushed the Naxalites to a very limited area in the zone and facilitated development works in the region. Security camps in remote and Naxal-hit areas will help thousands of villagers avail the benefits of development works and welfare measures through Niyad Nellanar schemes, Narayanpur Superintendent of Police Prabhat Kumar said. Under Niyad Nellanar, the state government has been undertaking development works in interior villages within a 5-km radius of security camps. Tribals evicted by Naxals in villages around the newly set up camps have started returning to their homes, the SP said. Villagers who were earlier pressured by Naxals to oppose development projects are now demanding roads, mobile towers, health and schools. Positive results will be seen in the coming days due to the efforts of police and administration, he said. With a combined security and development push, nearly half of Abujhmad now has road accessibility. There is a target of providing road connectivity through Mad to Chhotebethia (Narayanpur) and Maharashtra, he said. We will connect Narayanpur to Gadchiroli (Maharashtra) and Chhotebethia within the next 18 months, the official said. After the establishment of six security camps, Principal Secretary of Chhattisgarh's Panchayat and Rural Development Department Niharika Barika recently visited five villages of Abhujmad, marking the first such trip by a top bureaucrat to the region. She travelled over 60 km on a motorcycle and reviewed more than 30 development projects, an official here said. Barika visited three Anganwadis, two schools, one health sub-centre and met grassroots development workers and flagged off bus service between Gaarpa and Narayanpur, he said. Spread over about 4,000 sq km, Abujhmad had been a den of the outlawed Communist Party of India (Maoist) as its dense forest served as a hideout for its leaders. The rebels' activities in Abujhmad have declined in recent years due to the increased presence of security forces and development works being carried out in the region, officials said.
Chhattisgarh floats new industrial development policy 2024-2030
RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai launched the states new Industrial Policy 2024-30 aimed at driving economic growth, generating employment and fostering sustainable industrial development. The initiative represents a crucial step toward improving both the economic and the social conditions of the state as the policy also aims to bring development to previously marginalised sections of society, providing them with opportunities to participate in the state's industrial growth. With an ingenious driven move for industrial growth, the policy intends to create a more equitable society with access to new opportunities, said the chief minister. The policy emphasised creating opportunities for youth, women, people with disabilities and marginalised communities, with several new initiatives designed to promote local employment, support entrepreneurs and attract investments to diverse sectors. For the first time, there are specific exemptions earmarked for women entrepreneurs, surrendered Maoists, members of the third gender, Agniveer soldiers, retired ex-servicemen and entrepreneurs from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, offering them pathways to public and private sector employment. One of the key features of the policy is the focus on youth employment, with industries encouraged to hire locals and help them directly benefit from the states industrial growth. The thrust sectors have been divided into incentivised high-growth sectors, service sectors, general sectors and core sectors. The policy targets high-potential categories like pharmaceuticals, textiles, agriculture and food processing, non-wood forest products, green hydrogen, electronics, Artificial Intelligence, robotics, and solar energy, offering special incentives to attract investment. To further promote large-scale industrial development, the government has promised an additional 5 per cent grant to the first five anchor enterprises with an investment exceeding Rs 200 crore in these sectors. A foreign trade assistance centre to be set up in Raipur As per the policy, higher incentives will be provided for industrially underdeveloped blocks. To promote exports from the state, a Foreign Trade Assistance Centre will be set up in Raipur in collaboration with national-level institutions like IIFT, Kolkata. The state government will provide a training allowance of Rs 15,000 for each new employee hired by industries that employ more than 1,000 local workers, provided the employee remains employed for at least 12 months. The new industrial policy introduced unique measures aimed at rehabilitating and economically empowering surrendered Maoists. Under this provision, they will receive a 10 per cent subsidy to establish small and medium-scale enterprises. Special benefits are introduced for women and local youth interested in starting their businesses. Another standout feature of the policy is its provision for industries engaged in AI, robotics and computing. The policy addresses the revival of closed and sick industries, offering a special incentive package aimed at bringing these businesses back to life.
Siddique's main shooter Shivkumar changed clothes, returned to spot after firing: Mumbai police
MUMBAI: Shivkumar Gautam, the alleged main shooter in the Baba Siddique murder, remained at the spot for 20 minutes after the NCP leader was gunned down on October 12, an official said on Thursday. He changed his clothes and returned to the spot, the official added. He had thrown a bag carrying his shirt, pistol and his Aadhaar card at the spot. After the shooting, he found people were in panic and a large number of policemen had arrived. He also observed police were asking bystanders for leads on the perpetrators, the official said. He saw that two of his associates had been nabbed from the spot itself, the official added. Gautam took an autorickshaw and went near Lilavati hospital, where Siddique was admitted, to get confirmation on whether he had died. At 10. 47 pm, he left for Kurla railway station. While on the train, he threw his mobile phone somewhere. Efforts are on to trace it, the official said. The official also said a suspect brought from a border village in Punjab was allowed to go after no role of his surfaced. During the interrogation of the accused persons, Crime Branch officials found that wanted accused Shubham Lonkar was in direct contact with Anmol Bishnoi, brother of the jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. Mumbai police propose extradition of Lawrence Bishnois brother in Baba Siddique murder case The Mumbai crime branch also found that Shubham Lonkar had trained with an AK-47 rifle in the dense forests some 50 kilometres from Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur in July, he said. Shubham Lonkar was with arrested accused Vilas Apune and Rupesh Mohol when the trio had gone to Mahakal. Some people trained Shubham Lonkar. The training session went on for four days , and their stay was for five days, he official said. We are probing if Shubham Lonkar got weapons training from Naxalites. Lonkar had warned Apune and Mohol that they should not discuss the training with anybody. We also got information that a corporator from Pune was on the hit list of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, he said. Baba Siddique's shocking Supari murder shows poor law enforcement According to the official, in the Baba Siddique murder conspiracy, arrested accused Anurag Kashyap and Gyan Prakash Tripathi had sent money to scrap dealer Harish Kumar. Harish had transferred money into various other accounts and had given his ATM card to shooters to withdraw money, he said. Baba Siddique (66) was shot dead by three gunmen near his MLA son Zeeshan Siddique's office in Mumbai's Bandra area on October 12. Salman Khan gets new threat: 'Pay Rs 5 crore to end enmity with Bishnoi or meet fate of Baba Siddique'
CNMS signs MoU with CU Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya to boost interdisciplinary research
New Delhi, Nov 14: The Centre for Narendra Modi Studies (CNMS NaMo Kendra) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (GGV) a reputed Central University in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. The MoU was officially signed by the Registrar of GGV and the Chairman of CNMS, Prof. Jasim Mohammad. The Centre for []
Inside Chhattisgarhs most aggressive campaign against Maoist insurgents yet, is a historic death toll, strategic police upgrades, and the rising question of ethics.Shubhomoy Sikdarreports from the States Bastar region, where dense forests cover 44% of its area. A part of the red corridor, tribal communities have waged an armed struggle against government agencies for over 50 years
The tribal society of India is rich in history, culture, and valour, with a legacy marked by struggle for identity, freedom, and dignity. This society has been fighting for its rights and freedom for centuries.
Chhattisgarh Celebrates Janjatiya Gaurav Divas with Cultural Fest
Raipur: The two-day state level programme showcasing rich cultural heritage of various tribes of the country kicked off here on Thursday to mark the birth anniversary of adivasi freedom fighter Birsa Munda, falling on Friday. Chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai inaugurated the two-day grand event here. Artists from northeastern states and across the country are set to showcase their rich cultural heritage at the grand two-day event being organized to observe the Janjatiya Gaurav Divas on Friday as a mark of respect to revered tribal leader Birsa Munda, a spokesman of the Chhattisgarh government said. Prime Minister Narenda Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, scheduled to be observed across the country on Friday, virtually from Jamui in Jharkhand. The Janjatiya Gaurav Divas will be observed in all the districts in the state on Friday, Mr Sai said here. Artists from five northeastern states- Meghalaya, Mizoram, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim- have already arrived here to give their performances during the period. These northeastern artists are scheduled to celebrate the diverse colours of their culture by presenting folk dances such as Wangla-Rungla, Ret-Kinong, Geh PadamA Na-Nyi E, and Solkia. A senior state government officer said 21 tribal dance troupes from 20 states are scheduled to perform on the occasion.
SC reinstates woman sarpanch, imposes Rs 1 lakh cost on Chhattisgarh for harassment
New Delhi: Coming down heavily on the Chhattisgarh government for removing an elected woman sarpanch of a remote village for unjustified reasons, the Supreme Court on Monday observed the state wanted the village head to go with a begging bowl before a babu (bureaucrat). A bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan imposed 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 .
SC reinstates woman sarpanch, fines Chhattisgarh govt
Coming down heavily on the Chhattisgarh government for removing an elected woman sarpanch of a remote village for 'unjustified reasons', the Supreme Court on Monday observed the state wanted the village head to go with a 'begging bowl before a babu (bureaucrat)'.
Raids on Christian prayer meets in BJP-ruled states spark rise in hostility
Within the first week of November, far-right workers along with police conducted several raids on Christian Sunday prayer meetings across the country. These raids were primarily conducted in Indian states ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). During the raids, Christian community members were arrested based on allegations of religious conversion. Chhattisgarh On November 4, 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 .
Threat to Shah Rukh: Lawyer remanded in police custody to Nov 18
The Mumbai police had arrested the accused lawyer from Raipur on Tuesday and had brought him to city after securing his transit remand from a court in Chhattisgarh
Union Min Mansukh Mandaviya announces new sports stadium in Chhattisgarh to groom tribal talents
RAIPUR: Union youth affairs and sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced the construction of a state-of-the-art futuristic sports stadium in the remote tribal belt of Jashpur district to find talent among tribals and nurture them for national and international games. The announcement was made ahead of the undertaking Bhagwan Birsa Munda Mati Ke Veer Padyatra (foot march) along with the chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai, his cabinet colleagues, eminent citizens, MY Bharat Youth Volunteers and people from a cross-section of society as part of 'Janjatiya Gaurav Divas' celebration in Chhattisgarh. The occasion aimed to create a platform for youth to connect with, understand and respect the rich legacy of Indias tribal heritage. The padyatra commenced from Komodo village and culminated at Ranjeet stadium covering a distance of around 7 km. The event commemorated the tribal heritage, promoting inclusivity and raising awareness about government schemes benefiting the tribal communities. The key highlights of the padyatra in Jashpur were tribal cultural performances, an exhibition on tribal movements, awareness kiosks, artistic engagements, celebrating youth contributions, a tribute to tribal leaders, taking delight in tribal foods and recognition of tribal excellence. The occasion also witnessed a tree plantation activity besides the live workshops to offer an interactive experience with tribal dance, music, literature and food. The life of legendary tribal leader Bhagwan Birsa Munda, who fought and sacrificed his life for the country's freedom at the age of 25, serves as an inspiration for all, said Mandaviya as he urged the youths to take a pledge to fulfil the dream of a development India and promote social welfare. CM Vishnu Deo Sai praised the tribal society that always defended the glory of its culture against every threat. It is a matter of great pride for Chhattisgarh and Jashpur to host the event on the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, said the CM while conveying his gratitude to PM Narendra Modi for declaring November 15 as 'Janjatiya Gaurav Divas' in honour of Birsa Munda. Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai further stated that Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan and PM-JANMAN scheme are being implemented for the welfare of tribal communities. The PM will inaugurate Janjatiya Gaurav Divas for Chhattisgarhs Tribal Pride Day celebration via a live virtual connection to the state-level ceremony on Friday.
IndiGo Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Raipur Following Bomb Threat
An IndiGo flight traveling from Nagpur to Kolkata made an emergency landing at Raipur airport on Thursday morning, November 14, 2024, after a bomb threat was reported. The flight, carrying 187 passengers and six crew members, was diverted to Raipur following the alert, police said. The threat was received by airport authorities, prompting immediate action. Raipurs Senior Superintendent of Police, Santosh Singh, confirmed the aircraft had been redirected to Chhattisgarhs capital after taking off from Nagpur. The flight landed safely in Raipur just after 9 am and was directed to an isolation bay for security checks. The technical team and bomb squad immediately began a thorough inspection of the aircraft, the police official said. This incident comes amid rising concerns over hoax bomb threats. Last month, at least 410 flights, both domestic and international, were affected by similar threats, most of which were made through social media channels. Hoax Bomb Threat to School? Now Tiruchi Institutions Shut Down Amid Safety Concerns Another Hoax Bomb Threat Disrupts Air India Flight; Investigation Underway
IndiGo Nagpur-Kolkata flight gets bomb threat
An IndiGo flight carrying 187 passengers and six crew members made an emergency landing at Raipur airport on Thursday morning after a bomb threat was received. The aircraft, which had taken off from Nagpur for Kolkata, was diverted to Raipur after airport authorities received the threat. The plane landed at the airport in Chhattisgarh capital Raipur after 9 am and was immediately taken to the isolation bay for mandatory security checks. The aircraft is being thoroughly checked by the technical staff and bomb squad.
Nagpur-Kolkata IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Raipur after bomb threat
Raipur: A Kolkata-bound IndiGo flight with 187 passengers and six crew members onboard made an emergency landing at Raipur airport on Thursday morning following a bomb threat to the aircraft, police said. The aircraft, which had taken off from Nagpur for Kolkata, was diverted after airport authorities received the threat, Raipur's Senior Superintendent of Police Santosh Singh said. The plane landed at the airport in Chhattisgarh capital Raipur after 9 am and was immediately taken to the isolation bay for mandatory security checks, the official said. The aircraft was being thoroughly checked by the technical staff and bomb squad, he said.
Odisha to form inter-ministerial committee to resolve interstate disputes
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced the formation of an Inter-Ministerial Committee to tackle longstanding interstate disputes with neighboring states. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi made the decision during a high-level meeting held on Wednesday at Lok Seva Bhawan, according to a statement from the Chief Minister's Office. The committee will address various contentious issues, including the Polavaram project, the Mahanadi river dispute, and the Kotia region, with the goal of fostering resolution and promoting regional harmony. Present at the meeting were law minister Prithiviraj Harichandan, advocate general Pitambar Acharya, chief secretary Manoj Ahuja, additional chief secretary to the Chief Minister Nikunj Bihari Dhal, development commissioner Anu Garg, and other senior officials. Odisha is currently engaged in multiple disputes with neighboring statesWest Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand. These conflicts primarily involve water-sharing arrangements, dam constructions, and boundary delineations. Of particular note is the protracted territorial dispute with Andhra Pradesh over the Kotia gram panchayat, encompassing 21 villages, ongoing since 1960. The boundary dispute with West Bengal centers around 27 plots in Balasore district and disputed areas within Mayurbhanj district. Similarly, Odisha and Chhattisgarh are engaged in territorial conflicts over several villages in the Nabarangpur and Jharsuguda districts. Efforts to address water-sharing issues have led to the establishment of two tribunals: the Vansadhara Water Disputes Tribunal, set up in 2009 to mediate between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, and the Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal, constituted by the Central Government in 2018 to handle disputes between Odisha and Chhattisgarh over the Mahanadi River.
Chhattisgarh governments paddy procurement drive at MSP begins today
RAIPUR: The Vishnu Deo Sai government is set to procure paddy at the minimum support price (MSP) from Thursday. The process will continue till January 31, 2025 in the ongoing Kharif season. Ahead of upcoming polls of urban bodies and a three-tier panchayats, the paddy procurement assumes significance in shaping the opinion of the farmers for the ruling party. Preparations have been put in place in all 2,739 procurement centres across the state, said Food Minister Dayal Das Baghel. The process will be carried out through a biometric-based system to ensure transparency and the farmers will be given tokens as per their eligibility. A helpline number has been issued and a control room set up to attend the complaints of farmers in paddy procurement centres. The government has raised the paddy procurement estimated target to 160 lakh metric ton (LMT), the highest so far. The total registered paddy growers this year are more than 27 lakh. The state has also witnessed a significant increase in the net sown paddy area with a total 34.52 lakh hectare, an increase of over a lakh hectare this year. Paddy procurement remains a major political issue in Chhattisgarh, which is cited as the rice bowl of Central India.
HC cites lack of proof, junks sedition, extortion FIRs against IPS officer
The Chhattisgarh High Court dismissed three FIRs against IPS officer G P Singh. The court found the FIRs, which included charges of sedition, extortion, and disproportionate assets, to be baseless. The court determined that the FIRs lacked evidence and appeared to be intended for harassment. Singh, an ADGP at the time of the FIRs, was cleared of all charges.
Jharkhand Phase-I Assembly poll records over 65% turnout; Wayanad bypoll 64.72%
Among the 31 Assembly seats where byelections were held, Channapatna in Karnataka saw the highest turnout at 88.80%, while Raipur City South in Chhattisgarh was the lowest at 46.43%
Chhattisgarh NEET PG 2024: Merit list and seat allotment dates announced
The Directorate of Medical Education (DME) Raipur has released the Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling schedule for 2024. The merit list will be published on November 19, 2024, and will include candidates eligible for further counselling rounds. The process includes registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and final admission, conducted over several phases. Candidates are advised to stay updated with the official site for detailed information on deadlines and procedures.
A Muslim youth kidnapped a 22-year-old tribal girl from Chhattisgarh and took her to Mumbais Dharavi and raped her for nearly one and a half years. He even burnt her genitals by pouring chemicals. The victim made these shocking claims after she ...
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Voting got underway in Wayanad Lok Sabha Constituency on Wednesday morning, a political event that will mark the electoral debut of Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. The Wayanad seat was vacated by Rahul Gandhi after he decided to keep the Rae Bareli parliamentary constituency. Priyanka will contest against LDF's Sathyan Mokeri, NDA's Navya Haridas and 13 others in the constituency. The UDF expects the Byelections to be a cakewalk for her and the party as the seat is a Congress stronghold. The only focus will be to widen the victory margin Rahul Gandhi, achieved in the last two elections. In the 2024 Parliament elections, Rahul's victory margin was over 3.5 lakh votes while in 2019, it was over 4.3 lakh votes. Priyanka took to X on Wednesday morning to urge voters to head to the polling booths. My dearest sisters and brothers, please vote today, its your day, a day for you to make your choice and exercise the greatest power our constitution has given you. Lets build a better future together, she posted. Bypolls Besides Wayanad, byelections will also be held in 31 assembly seats spread across 10 states. Most of these seats fell vacant after the sitting MLA quit the seats to contest in the Parliament elections. Voting will be held in seven seats in Rajasthan, six in West Bengal, five in Assam, four seats in Bihar, three in Karnataka, two seats in Madhya Pradesh, and one seat each in Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Kerala and Meghalaya. Votes will be counted on November 23. Though polling was also scheduled for two seats in Sikkim -- Soreng-Chakung and Namchi-Singhithang, Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) nominees Aditya Golay and Satish Chandra Rai have already been declared unopposed after their rivals withdrew from the race. In Rajasthan, bypolls will be held in Jhunjhunu, Dausa, Deoli-Uniara, Khinvsar, Chaurasi, Salumbar and Ramgarh. In West Bengal, elections are being held in six seats, of which five were won by TMC in 2021 Assembly elections. In Assam, five seats going to bypolls - Dholai, Behali, Samaguri, Bongaigaon and Sidli while in Bihar, bypolls will be held in the Ramgarh, Tarari, Imamganj and Belaganj seats. In Karnataka, JD(S) leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy is contesting from Channapatna, a seat vacated by his father and Union minister H D Kumaraswamy after being elected to Lok Sabha. The BJP has fielded former chief minister Basavaraj Bommai's son, Bharath Bommai, from Shiggaon. He will face Congress candidate Yasir Ahmed Khan Pathan. Bypolls will also be held in Sandur in the state. Voting will also be held in Budhni and Vijaypur assembly seats in Madhya Pradesh. Though voting was initially scheduled on Wednesday for nine seats in Uttar Pradesh and four in Punjab, the Election Commission rescheduled it to November 20. Jharkhand As many as 43 seats of the total 81 Assembly seats will head to the elections on Wednesday, which will also see former chief minister Champai Soren and ex-MP Geeta Kora seek a mandate. Also read: Jharkhand elections phase 1: BJP, INDIA bloc brace for high-stakes clash While the JMM-led INDIA bloc is seeking to retain power, the BJP hopes to wrest power from the Hemant Soren-led coalition. The saffron party has highlighted the Centre's multiple schemes and other local issues, including infiltration and corruption by the government, to take on the JMM. The BJP is also focusing on 'Roti, Beti, Maati' and the INDIA bloc trying to capitalise on suppression of the voice of a tribal CM. Meanwhile, the Soren government has promised a slew of welfare measures, including 33 per cent reservation for women in government jobs, a domicile policy based on 1932 as the cut-off year for land records, implementation of Sarna Dharma Code, and hiking reservations for the OBC, SC and ST communities to 27 per cent, 12 per cent, and 28 per cent respectively, to lure voters.
The tribal girl has been admitted to the district hospital of Kondagaon after escaping Firoz.
Wayanad, 31 assembly seats face bypoll test on Wed
Bypolls will be held on Wednesday in 31 assembly seats spread across 10 states and Kerala's Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency, from where Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is making her electoral debut. Though these bye-elections are not going to have any bearing on the governments, they are seen as a big test for the Congress and the INDIA bloc which failed to put up a united show in the recent Haryana assembly polls. Most of these seats fell vacant after the sitting MLAs contested the Lok Sabha elections and won while in some constituencies, the bypolls are being held due to death of the representatives. The Wayanad seat was vacated by Rahul Gandhi, who also won from the Rae Bareli parliamentary constituency which he kept. Voting will be held in seven seats in Rajasthan, six in West Bengal, five in Assam, four seats in Bihar, three in Karnataka, two seats in Madhya Pradesh, and one seat each in Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Kerala and Meghalaya. Votes will be counted on November 23.
Lawyer Faizan Khan nabbed from Chhattisgarh for threatening Shah Rukh Khan
Mumbai: A man named Mohammad Faizan Khan, who gave out death threats to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, was arrested from Chhattisgarh on Tuesday. The accused, a lawyer, was arrested from his residence in Chhattisgarhs Raipur, TV reports said. Faizan Khan made a threat call to Bollywoods Badshah and also demanded Rs 50 lakh. He 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 .
Review meeting held to check Maoist activities along Telanganas border with Chhattisgarh
Death threat to Shah Rukh Khan: Police arrest lawyer from Raipur
Mumbai: Mumbai Police on Tuesday arrested a man from Chhattisgarh for allegedly issuing a death threat to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. The suspect is currently being questioned by the police officials. Last week, the Mumbai Police received a call threatening Shah Rukh at the Bandra station. The caller even demanded Rs 50 lakh, following which the police registered a case and dispatched a team to Raipur for further investigation. More details regarding the suspect have not been disclosed yet. The threat to Shah Rukh follows a series of threats issued to fellow friend and Bollywood star Salman Khan, allegedly from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Earlier on October 24, Mumbai Police arrested a man from Jamshedpur who had threatened Bollywood actor Salman Khan in the name of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and demanded a ransom of Rs 5 crore. The police registered a case against an unknown person and started an investigation after Mumbai Traffic Police received a threatening message. Both actors have been surrounded by tight security for a while now. Salman was upgraded to Y+ security especially after a firing incident outside his residence in April this year. The firing incident took place on April 14 outside Salman's residence at Galaxy Apartments in the Bandra area of Mumbai. The subsequent arrests revealed connections to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, leading the Mumbai Police to invoke the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against all involved in the shooting. Earlier, police said that gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's brother, Anmol Vishnoi, played a key role in motivating the shooters. After receiving weapons delivery in Panvel on March 15, 2024, Anmol provided the shooters with the target's information, instructing them to carry out the firing at the actor's residence. The planned firing incident was executed as per instructions, during which the shooters received a total of Rs 3 lakh. In October, politician Baba Siddique was shot multiple times while he was leaving his son's Bandra office on October 12. The Nationalist Congress Party leader and former minister succumbed to injuries at the hospital shortly after the attack. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for the attack. The demise of Baba Siddique and death threats to stars like Salman and SRK have raised concern among fans.
Shah Rukh Khan death threat: Police arrest accused from Chhattisgarh
Mumbai: Mumbai Police on Tuesday arrested a man from Chhattisgarh for allegedly issuing a death threat to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. The suspect is currently being questioned by the police officials. Last week, the Mumbai Police received a call threatening Shah Rukh at the Bandra station. The caller even demanded Rs 50 lakh, following which the police registered a case and dispatched a team to Raipur for further investigation. More details regarding the suspect have not been disclosed yet. The threat to Shah Rukh follows a series of threats issued to fellow friend and Bollywood star Salman Khan, allegedly from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Earlier on October 24, Mumbai Police arrested a man from Jamshedpur who had threatened Bollywood actor Salman Khan in the name of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and demanded a ransom of Rs 5 crore. The police registered a case against an unknown person and started an investigation after Mumbai Traffic Police received a threatening message. Both actors have been surrounded by tight security for a while now. Salman was upgraded to Y+ security especially after a firing incident outside his residence in April this year. The firing incident took place on April 14 outside Salman's residence at Galaxy Apartments in the Bandra area of Mumbai. The subsequent arrests revealed connections to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, leading the Mumbai Police to invoke the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against all involved in the shooting. Earlier, police said that gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's brother, Anmol Vishnoi, played a key role in motivating the shooters. After receiving weapons delivery in Panvel on March 15, 2024, Anmol provided the shooters with the target's information, instructing them to carry out the firing at the actor's residence. The planned firing incident was executed as per instructions, during which the shooters received a total of Rs 3 lakh. In October, politician Baba Siddique was shot multiple times while he was leaving his son's Bandra office on October 12. The Nationalist Congress Party leader and former minister succumbed to injuries at the hospital shortly after the attack. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for the attack. The demise of Baba Siddique and death threats to stars like Salman and SRK have raised concern among fans.
Shah Rukh Khan death threat: Mumbai police arrest accused from Chhattisgarh's Raipur
Mohammad Faizan Khan, a lawyer from his residence in Raipur was arrested after he failed to appear before the Mumbai police.
Man Accused Of Threatening Shah Rukh Khan Arrested In Chhattisgarh
A man has been arrested for issuing a death threat to Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, police said today.
Shah Rukh Khan death threat case: Mumbai Police arrest Chhattisgarh lawyer Faizan Khan
Mumbai Police have apprehended a suspect from Chhattisgarh in connection with death threats made to actor Shah Rukh Khan. The suspect, identified as Faizan Khan, allegedly demanded a ransom of Rs 50 lakh. Khan claims his phone, used to make the threat, was stolen. He had reported the stolen phone to the police earlier. The investigation is ongoing.
HC puts Chhattisgarh govt on notice over tiger death
RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh High Court on Monday expressed concern over the recent death of a tiger in Baikunthpur forest, approximately 350 km north of Raipur, and sought an affidavit from the state on the measures taken to protect wildlife. Initiating a suo motu public interest litigation to address the issue, a division bench of Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice A K Prasad directed the additional chief secretary (Forest & Climate Change) to submit the response before the next meeting, scheduled for November 21. When the wildlife and environment are being destroyed then what remains in Chhattisgarh! If the forest and wildlife that remain treasure for the state are not safeguarded then why will the visitors come. There should be a personal affidavit submitted regarding the steps and action taken to preserve the wildlife, said the Chief Justice. A male tiger died after it was poisoned in suspected poaching at Baikunthpur forest adjoining the Guru Ghasidas National Park, near the bank of the Khankopar close to Devshil Katwar forest village in north Chhattisgarh on November 8.
IAF veteran, witness to 1971 Pak surrender, dies at 89 in Raipur
Wing Commander M B Ojha (retd), a veteran of the 1965 and 1971 wars, passed away in Raipur at 89. He was present at the surrender of the Pakistan army in Bangladesh in 1971 and is seen in the iconic picture of the event. Chhattisgarh's governor and chief minister paid tribute to the air warrior.
Work with Cops from Neighbouring States: Telangana DGP
Bhadadri-Kothagudem : Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) Dr Jitender on Monday directed officials working in Maoist-affected areas to coordinate with police forces of neighbouring states Chhattisgarh and Odisha to tackle the Maoist menace in the region. A coordination meeting on Left-wing extremism, chaired by Dr Jitender, was held at the ITC Guest House in Sarapaka, Bhadradri Kothagudem district. The meeting aimed to discuss the movements of members of the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist) and to develop a strategic plan to control their activities. Attendees included DGP (Intelligence) Shivadhar Reddy, Multi-Zone-I inspector general of police (IGP) Chandrashekhar Reddy, superintendent of police (Greyhounds) Raghavender Reddy, Bhadradri Kothagudem SP Rohith Raju, Mulugu SP Dr Shabarish, Bhupalpally SP Kiran Khare, and officials from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). Officials from Maoist-affected districts briefed the DGP on the recent movements of CPI (Maoist) members and the measures being taken to counter them. They discussed intelligence reports and coordinated strategies to enhance security in vulnerable areas. Dr Jitender emphasised that Maoist activities have become a major hurdle for development, particularly in agency areas tribal regions requiring special administration. He instructed police officials along the Telangana-Chhattisgarh border to implement proactive measures to prevent any attempts by Maoists to carry out unlawful activities. He stressed the importance of sharing intelligence and working in close coordination with police forces from bordering states to effectively monitor and curb Maoist movements. The state and central governments are striving to deliver the benefits of welfare schemes, education, and healthcare facilities to people living in agency areas, Dr Jitender said. However, Maoist leaders are resorting to violent incidents, creating obstacles to development in order to assert their presence. Later in the day, the DGP visited the Sri Sitaramachandra Swamy Temple in Bhadrachalam, where he participated in a puja ceremony.
UP, Chhattisgarh cricket match concludes in draw, points shared in thrilling finish
Chhattisgarh: Elephant Calf Hurt in Potash Bomb Blast at USTR
Raipur: An elephant calf was injured in a bomb explosion in Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve (USTR) in Gariaband district in Chhattisgarh, a senior forest officer said on Monday. The incident came to light on November seven when the local forest ranger received reports of blood stains in a vast patch of area in the Risgaon forest range where movements of 38-40 elephants were noticed, the forest officer said. A team of forest officers rushed to the area and found splinters of potash bomb, blood stains and pugmarks of elephants at the spot, deputy director of USTR Varun Jain told this newspaper. A three-day search involving dog squad and drone surveillance has led to disclosure that an elephant calf was injured in the potash bomb explosion, he said. The calf was found injured in its jaw and legs during the drone surveillance on Sunday, Mr Jain said. It is yet to be ascertained if the injured calf had stepped on the bomb leading to the explosion or if the bomb was detonated by suspected poachers targeting the baby pachyderm, a forest officer said. The poachers might have planted the bomb to hunt wild boars and the elephant calf became the victim, Mr Jain said. An investigation was on into it. A part of USTR is known to be Maoist-infested. Mr Jain however ruled out the possibility of Maoists involvement in the incident saying that the ultras usually use improvised explosive devices (IEDs) for explosion, not potash bombs. A police case has been registered in the incident. Meanwhile, the injured elephant calf has been spotted with an elephant herd and a rescue operation was launched to separate the calf from the herd for its treatment, Mr Jain said.
Campaign Ends for Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh By-Elections
Bhopal : Campaigning for the November 13 Assembly by-elections to two constituencies in Madhya Pradesh and one seat in Chhattisgarh ended on Monday evening. The upcoming by-elections to two Assembly seats in Madhya Pradesh have generated much interest in the state for different reasons. Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhans political legacy has been put to test in the by-elections to the Budhni Assembly constituency in Madhya Pradesh since his protg and former MP Ramakant Bhargav is seeking election from the seat, vacated by the former following his election to the Lok Sabha in the last polls. The Congress has fielded veteran leader Raj Kumar Patel, who was a minister in the Digvijay Singh cabinet, in the seat to take on Mr Bhargav. The Assembly constituency has a sizeable number of Karar community and both Mr Chouhan and Mr Patel belonged to the community. Congress feels that the party can at least divide Karar votes by fielding Mr Patel. Besides, Mr Patel who represented the Assembly seat in 1993 is considered the best bet for the party to give Mr Bhargav a run for his money in the by-elections, a Congress functionary said here on Monday. The BJP has however ruled out the possibility of Mr Patel dividing the Karar community votes in the by-elections. Mr Chouhan who represented Budhni five times has a strong sway over the people in the constituency. His influence over the voters in the constituency has remained undiminished in the last two decades, a BJP functionary said here. In the last Assembly polls, he had won the seat with a record margin of 1,64, 951 votes. In fact, his political legacy is put to test in the by-elections to Budhni, another BJP leader said. By-polls to Budhni necessitated the election of Mr Chouhan, sitting MLA, to the LS in the last elections. The second seat which is going to Assembly by-elections in Madhya Pradesh is Vijaypur where state forest minister Ram Niwas Rawat is seeking re-election from the seat as a BJP candidate. Mr Rawat, an eight-time MLA from the seat, had won the seat in the November 2023 Assembly elections as a Congress candidate. He however switched over to the BJP before the last LS elections and resigned from the house, necessitating the by-elections to Vijaypur. He is pitted against Mukesh Malhotra, a tribal leader, by Congress. In Raipur (South) Assembly seat in Chhattisgarh, BJP has fielded sitting MLA and former minister Brij Mohan Agrawals protg Sunil Soni to retain the constituency. Eight-time MLA Mr Agrawal was elected to LS in the last LS polls necessitating the by-elections to the Assembly seat. Congress has fielded youth leader Akash Sharma to take on Mr Soni.
The Committee has approved 147.76 crore for Chhattisgarh, 201.10 crore for Odisha and 376.76 crore for West Bengal
