12 Maoists, including 9 carrying 28.50 lakh bounty, surrender in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada
In 2024, a total of 792 Maoists had surrendered in Bastar region, comprising seven districts, including Dantewada, as per police
Man, Teenage Son Die Inside Well In Chhattisgarh; Poisonous Gas Or Electrocution Likely Causes
According to officials, the teenager had climbed into the well to remove dead frogs floating on the waters surface.
Raipur Diary | Investment in aerospace, defence and space
Mineral and agriculture-rich Chhattisgarh looks to be the new bastion of technological innovation and strategic industries. Under its new industrial development policy for 2024-30, the state has taken momentous decisions to attract investment in strategic sectors, including defence, aerospace, and space technology. These decisions include state GST reimbursement of up to 100%, as well as substantial subsidies and other facilities. The Cabinet has announced a separate industrial incentive package for these advanced technologies, cited as a decisive step towards encouraging the establishment and expansion of cutting-edge industries. MoU on multiple projects to boost growth In an MoU with the government, Jindal Steel Chhattisgarh Ltd proposes to invest Rs 1,05,358 crore for multiple projects in Raigarh. The projects aim to drive economic growth, generating employment and fostering sustainable industrial development. They include a 500-MW solar power plant, a 2,400-MW thermal power plant, and a steel plant with an annual capacity of 7.5 million tons. These are vital for manufacturing, infrastructure, and energy generation, driving the states economic growth. The new industrial policy has attracted encouraging investment proposals from several key conglomerates across diverse sectors. Sarguja Collector bans alcohol for BJP session The Sarguja collector does not wish to take chances on the matter of law and order during the BJPs ongoing three-day training session, from July 7, for its elected MPs and MLAs at Mainpat in his district. So, he issued a strict order to ban the sale, transport and serving of liquor in Mainpat, which is 350 km north of Raipur, for three days. Collector Vilas Bhoskar stated he took the decision given the arrival of high-profile visitors and dignitaries from the Centre and the state to the town, which is known as the Shimla of Chhattisgarh. There will be 12 sessions during the three-day event, which party chief JP Nadda and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will also attend. Ejaz Kaiser Our correspondent in Chhattisgarh ejaz@newindianexpress.com
Two CRPF personnel injured in IED blast in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur
The two personnel sustained injuries and were administered preliminary treatment and later shifted to the district hospital
Two CRPF Jawans Injured in IED Blast in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur
Maoist-triggered explosion hits CRPF team during road operation in Naxal-affected region
'Objectionable': BJP slams Kharge for remarks on President Murmu, predecessor Kovind
The BJP on Tuesday trained its guns on Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, slamming his recent remarks on President Droupadi Murmu and her predecessor Ram Nath Kovind as objectionable and demanding his apology for the same. Kharge, while speaking at a public rally in Chhattisgarh's Raipur on Monday, had mispronounced the names of President Murmu and her predecessor Kovind but quickly corrected himself. The BJP always speaks about making (Droupadi) Murmu ji and (Ram Nath) Kovind ji presidents of the country but did the party do all this to snatch our assets, forests, water and land, the Congress President said. Slamming his remarks as objectionable BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia alleged the Congress president's statements reflect the party's anti-Dalit, anti-Adivasi and anti-Constitution mindset. You (Kharge) talk big - you called Ram Nath Kovind ji 'covid'...You call 'Murma ji' and then called her (President Droupadi Murmu) a land mafia, alleging that she has become President to snatch away assets, forests, he charged. Bhatia demanded that Kharge apologise for making distasteful and derogatory remarks against Murmu and Kovind, alleging the Congress president did not only insult them but also hurt the sentiments of Adivasi and Dalit community members with his comments. He also demanded a public apology from the Congress for Kharge's remarks and asked the Congress workers to make him resign from the post of party president . If the Congress and Mallikarjun Kharge do not apologise, you will see every citizen (of the country) expressing their anger. This mistake will cost Congress dearly, Bhatia said. Calling Kharge a emote-controlled national president of the Congress, the BJP spokesperson alleged that he made objectionable comments at the behest of party leader Rahul Gandhi. Entire India, Adivasi society, Dalit society and women are condemning Mallikarjun Kharge and the Congress, he added. Responding to the allegations, Congress leader Pawan Khera said it reflected the egressive mindset of the BJP and accused it of hypocrisy and exploiting the land and resources of the tribal population. This reflects BJP's deeply regressive mindset... Similarly, they present the President as a symbol, while on the ground, they exploit tribal communities, cutting thousands of trees in Chhattisgarh, and taking away their land, forests, and water, he told IANS. BJPs ideology is riddled with hypocrisy. On one hand, they claim to champion the rights of tribal communities, but on the other, they exploit their land and resources without hesitation. They cut down forests, displace indigenous people, and rob them of their jal, jungle, and zameen. And when questioned, they deflect by pointing to the symbolic elevation of a Tribal individual as President, as if tokenism can erase systemic exploitation, the Congress leader said in a post on X. (With inputs from PTI, IANS)
BJP not just a political outfit but dedicated movement of ideas, values and service: Nadda
MAINPAT (Chhattisgarh), Jul 7 : The Bharatiya Janata Party is not just a political organisation but a dedicated movement of ideas, values and service, party president JP Nadda said on Monday. Addressing BJP MPs and MLAs from Chhattisgarh after inaugurating a three-day training session for them in Kamleshwarpur village in Surguja districts Mainpat tehsil, Nadda advised them to work at the grassroots level by having more coordination with the organisation. The BJP is not just a political organization, but a [] The post BJP not just a political outfit but dedicated movement of ideas, values and service: Nadda appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Chhattisgarh police recover over 4,400 missing men & women under Operation Talaash
Chhattisgarh liquor 'scam': Fourth supplementary chargesheet filed; EOW pegs amount at Rs 3200 crore
Chhattisgarh's Economic Offence Wing filed a fourth supplementary chargesheet in the alleged liquor scam during the previous Congress government, implicating 29 excise officials. Investigations revealed the scam exceeded Rs 3200 crore, involving the sale of unaccounted liquor in 15 districts between 2019 and 2023. The agency has filed five chargesheets and arrested 13 individuals, including a Congress MLA.
Priest Not Landowner, Cant Claim Temple Property: Chhattisgarh High Court
The bench of Justice Bibhu Datta Guru underscored that a pujari is merely a grantee with the limited duty of offering prayers and managing temple rituals.
BJP trying to intimidate people, Congress leaders; has not fulfilled pre-poll promises: Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday accused the ruling BJP of reneging on its pre-poll promises and asked people to remain united in the fight to protect their 'jal, jungle and zameen' (water, forest, land). He alleged the BJP was trying to intimidate everyone in the country and misusing central probe agencies against its opponents. Speaking at a public rally titled, 'Jai Jawan-Jai Kisan-Jai Samvidhan' at Science College Ground in Raipur amid heavy rains, the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha claimed the poor are being looted under the Modi government. Hitting out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kharge said he has time to visit foreign nations, but has no time to tour Manipur, which has seen ethnic clashes since May 2023. The BJP has been trying to intimidate our leaders using central agencies like the ED and I-T, but we will never be scared. Our party leaders in Chhattisgarh, including former chief minister (Bhupesh Baghel), are being harassed (using probe agencies), he told the gathering. They (BJP) also tried to implicate (Congress leaders) Sonia Gandhi and Rahul ji in the National Herald case. They always try to defame the Congress, Kharge maintained. The BJP makes lots of promises before polls, but forgets them after coming to power, the Congress president averred. It is their habit to intimidate everyone. You will survive only when you will not be scared. If we want to protect our jal, jungle, zameen (water, forest, land) then you all have to be united in the fight against them (BJP), he insisted. Today, people like Adani and Ambani have been coming here (Chhattisgarh) and occupying land. They are felling lakhs of trees (in forests for mines). Modi ji has been destroying the lives of our tribal brothers and the people of Chhattisgarh, the Congress leader alleged. Why is (Union Home Minister Amit Shah) Shah visiting Chhattisgarh again and again? Is this your in-laws' place? The chief minister of Chhattisgarh follows their instructions (PM and Home Minister). If they say get up, he gets up. If they said sit, he sits. It is a big betrayal for the self-respect of Chhattisgarh. It is a big insult, he said. Lots of industrialists are coming only to loot coal and other mineral deposits in the state and they are not concerned about its people, the Congress president emphasised. Modi ji and Shah ji have been supporting them (industrialists). Shah has been visiting here to check out for minerals, he claimed.
Mere Quarrel, Derogatory Remarks By In-Laws Dont Amount to Suicide Abetment: Chhattisgarh HC
The only allegation was of repeated quarrels and utterance of a derogatory term, which, according to the court, fell within the realm of normal wear and tear of matrimonial life
Senior Maoist Leader Killed In Joint Security Operation In Chhattisgarh's Bijapur
Sodhi Kanna, who served as a deputy commander in a Maoist organisation, was killed in a joint operation by security forces launched on July 4.
Three killed, 15 injured as MUV crashes into tree in MP's Shahdol
SHAHDOL: Three women were killed and 15 other persons, including children, suffered injuries when their multi-utility vehicle (MUV) rammed into a tree in Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol district on Monday, police said. The accident occurred at around 5 am near Jora village, they said. The MUV, bearing the registration number of Chhattisgarh, was carrying 20 persons, mostly women and children. The vehicle occupants were heading back to Chhattisgarh after visiting Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh when it crashed into a tree, Beohari police station in-charge Arun Pandey said. Three women, identified as Gayatri Kawar, Malti Patel and Indira Bai, were killed and 15 other persons suffered injuries, he said. After being alerted by locals, police rushed to the scene. They shifted the injured persons to hospital using ambulances and police vehicles. Four critically injured persons were referred to Shahdol Medical College after they were provided initial treatment at a hospital in Beohari, the official said. The families of the deceased were informed about the incident, the police added.
Chhattisgarh killing accused among 114 barred by BHU
Nissan rolls out phase 2 of CNG retrofitment for Magnite
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 5: Nissan Motor India today announced the launch of Phase 2 of its CNG retrofitment kit for its popular compact SUV, the New Nissan Magnite. The eco-friendly CNG option will now be available for purchase at Nissan-authorised dealerships in Rajasthan, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Tamil Nadu. Speaking on the occasion, Saurabh Vatsa, Managing Director, Nissan Motor India said, The Phase 2 rollout of our CNG retrofitment option reflects both the growing demand for cleaner [] The post Nissan rolls out phase 2 of CNG retrofitment for Magnite appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
RAIPUR: Sharing a personal phone number on social media triggered a political wrangle between the leaders of two rival parties in Chhattisgarh. The state deputy chief minister, Vijay Sharma, when asked by a citizen on social media about the bad marshy road conditions and where to report it, shared the mobile number of former CM Bhupesh Baghel, holding him accountable for such pathetic roads. Sharma, on his microblog X-post, stated that such (faulty) existing roads are his (Baghels) contribution. Baghel retorted, To address the problems of bad roads, you are sharing my (mobile) number with the people. When things are not within your capability to handle, then leave being the deputy chief minister and the home minister. Rather, the entire BJP government should resign. You should go. Congressmen have also been protesting, sitting on the waterlogged roads with potholes in Kawardha, the home district of Sharma. The Congress cadres should not sit but lie down on these roads because the previous Congress regime is responsible for it. They didn't make the roads for years. We got Rs 4 crore approved by our chief minister, the tender process already done, and the work started, Sharma said. The present BJP government is about to complete two years if office but couldn't repair the roads. Owing to the bad road construction, a journalist has been murdered. When you cannot make or repair roads, then you don't have any right to be the minister of the state, said Deepak Baij, state Congress president, countering Sharma. Sharma also shared a toll-free number on social media, asking netizens not just to discuss but also to ensure that to reveal any information if they have about illegal immigrants (in the state). On releasing a toll free number by the home minister, the former CM Baghel criticised saying: Your officials are not able to search/trace the illegal immigrants and you have to reach out to the people (for help). Such works should be done with public participation. But one needs to wear Chhattisgarh eyeglasses to see the infiltrators and not the Italian specs, Sharma replied.
Maoist killed in encounter in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur district
Bijapur: A Maoist was killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur district, police said on Saturday. A gunfight broke out in the Indravati National Park area when a joint team of security forces was out on an anti-Maoist operation, an official said. Also ReadChhattisgarh: 13 maoist surrender before security forces in Bijapur 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 .
One Maoist killed in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur
Based on the intelligence received about the presence of a large cadre of Maoists in the National Park area of the Bijapur district, a search operation was conducted, a senior police officer said
Maoist killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur
RAIPUR: Security forces have neutralised a Maoist cadre during the ongoing search operation in Chhattisgarh's strife-torn Bijapur district, about 400 km south of Raipur, the Bastar police said on Saturday. Acting on specific intelligence inputs about the presence of senior cadres of the banned outfit in the forested terrain of Indravati National Park area of Bijapur, a joint team of security forces left for a search operation on Friday, stated the police. The intermittent firing continues between the troops and the Maoists. So far, a male Maoist body has been recovered by forces along with weapons from the encounter site, the police added. Additional details were not divulged owing to the security concerns for the security personnel engaged in the anti-Maoist campaign in the region, as the search operation is ongoing. In the last 18 months, as many as 415 Maoist cadres have been killed in various encounters in the Bastar Range. 435 Maoists, including 48 women, killed in 18 months of anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh: Official data Shah has declared that the country will be Maoist-free by March 31, 2026 . In this context, the series of encounters against the left-wing extremists remains a part of the renewed strategy to free the Chhattisgarh state from the influence of Maoists. Early this year on 9 February in one of the biggest offensives planned in Chhattisgarh, at least thirty-one Maoists in uniform were killed in the fierce gun battle with the security forces close to the core Indravati National Park region in Bijapur. Bijapur, among the seven Maoist-affected districts in the Bastar zone, is cited as an epicentre of Red rebels in south Chhattisgarh.
14 Schools Reopen After 16 Years In Naxal-Hit Bijapur, Chhattisgarh
These schools are located in the area which was once declared as their liberated zone by the Maoists: Reports
Drunk Headmaster Dances With Girl Students In Classroom In Chhattisgarh, Suspended
The video was recorded by one of the staff members of the school: Reports
CGBSE 10th, 12th Revaluation Result 2025 Out at cgbse.nic.in Direct Link to Download Result
CGBSE 10th, 12th Revaluation Result 2025: Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education Result 2025 has been released on cgbse.nic.in. Here is the direct Link to check your 10th and 12th Class Results Online.
Chhattisgarh forest department withdraws circular on CFR rights after massive tribal protests
RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh forest department on Thursday withdrew its advisory circular issued to its field officers for implementation of Community Forest Resource (CFR) rights following the massive protest in several districts by people, mostly tribals, who alleged the move as states attempt to weaken the Forest Rights Act and undermine the constitutional power of Gram Sabhas. Activists working on forest and tribal rights highlighted that a letter issued by the Chhattisgarh Forest Department on May 15 seeking to designate the department as the nodal agency for implementing the FRAan act that is not only legally untenable but also a direct encroachment on the jurisdiction of the Tribal Development Department. The forest department has invoked the National Working Plan Code 2023 under the guise of scientific forest management to threaten the implementation of Community Forest Resource (CFR) rights, supported by Gram Sabhas and other state institutions. This move jeopardises community control and management over nearly 20,000 sq km of forests in the state, they claimed. The forest department affirmed that its directive was advisory in nature as the field implementation of CFR rights was becoming inconsistent due to the lack of clarity on how to develop and integrate CFR management plans with the National Working Plan Code 2023. Spontaneous and big rallies were taken place as the collective voice across tribal regions during the last couple of days, with memorandums addressed to chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai were submitted, seeking his intervention to refrain the forest department from obstructing the rights of forest-dependent communities and instead support the remaining 8,000 forest-reliant villages in securing their rightful CFR claims. The May 15 directive was apparently seen not just as an alleged violation of the spirit of the FRA but also constitutes a direct breach of constitutional provisions related to Scheduled Areassuch as PESA Act, Fifth Schedule, and supremacy of Gram Sabha decisions. The opposition from some NGOs and Gram Sabhas appear to have emerged from a misunderstanding as the advisory was never intended to restrict community rights but to safeguard against the mismanagement and further ensure that CFR rights management plans are scientifically robust, law compliant and harmonised nationally. On the direction of the state forest minister the May 15 circular has been withdrawn owing to the confusion, V Sreenivasa Rao (PCCF & Head of Forest Force) told this newspaper. The forest department now seeks instructions from the Centre and the state government to issue model CFR management plans in consonance with the National Working Plan Code and provide detailed guidelines for the departments of Tribal Welfare and Forest.
CG Home Guard Answer Key 2025 Released: Download the answer key at vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in.
CG Home Guard Answer Key 2025: CG Vyapam Answer Key 2025 for the Home Guard has been released by Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board On the Official website, the candidates can Download CG Vyapam Home Guard Answer Key 2025 PDF, Question Paper With Answers.
CSPGCL Apprentices Recruitment 2025 - Apply Offline for 70 Posts
TheChhattisgarh State Power Generation Company (CSPGCL) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 70 Apprentices posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official CSPGCL website. The last date to submit the application form is 21-07-2025.
Pandit Sundarlal Sharma (Open) University, Chhattisgarh, has released the admit cards for the JuneJuly 2025 main examinations. Students enrolled in regular courses for the 202425 session can now download their admit cards from the official website, pssou.ac.in. The university, known for its distance education model, plays a key role in making higher education accessible across remote areas. Students are encouraged to check details on their admit cards and prepare accordingly.
Chhattisgarh Government Allows Employees To Invest In Shares But...
Chhattisgarh government officials and employees are now allowed to invest in shares, securities, debentures, and mutual funds-but only for long-term purposes.
Three dozens of snakes found hiding under floor tiles in house in Chhattisgarh
RAIPUR: Snakes often become more active during the rainy season and are frequently spotted near human habitats. But few can stay calm when faced with not just one or two, but dozens of snakes clustered inside a home, even if they know how to stay safe from reptiles during the monsoon. At Devri locality of Arang town, around 40 km from Raipur, Indra Kumar Sahu was appalled to find as many as 37 snakes at his house thriving below the fixed tiles of his house. Sahu immediately called a snake catcher for their safe removal. The snake catcher cited the snakes belonging to the venomous Cobra family and traced some burrows under the tiles. Few days ago, I found a couple of small snakes inside my house. Thinking that it is nothing unusual to sight snakes from unexpected locations in residential areas during monsoon season. Later a day after, I again saw a snake sneaking out from our room. I got too worried and asked a snake catcher to visit. And with the help of neighbours, anticipating limbless reptiles perchance lying under the ground began knocking the floor tiles, Sahu narrated. While continuing their inspection of the tiles on the floor and walls, they perceived hollow sound emanating from beneath when striking a couple of tiles creating suspicion. After the tiles were removed, those present at Sahus place were taken aback finding several snakes huddled together underneath with some vague impressions of burrows and holes. Soon, the locals called the emergency helpline number Dial 112 to attend to the alarming situation. The police arrived at the residence and with the help of a snake catcher released all the rescued snakes into a far away forest. The locals in Arang claimed that they do not nurture any intolerance or hostility towards snakes but its quite natural for them to panic.
CSPDCL ITI Trade Apprentices Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for 26 Posts
The Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company (CSPDCL) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 26 ITI Trade Apprentices posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official CSPDCL website. The last date to submit the application form is 21-07-2025.
ITI bags 88 cr Government orders for smart city, GIS projects in Odisha
The projects reflect ITIs growing footprint in smart city and e-governance solutions, especially in states like Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
Chhattisgarh Attracts Rs 1.25 Lakh Crore Investment at Industry Dialogue 2
States new proposals focus on IT, semiconductors, healthcare, green energy and more.
Man injured IED planted by Naxalites explodes in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur
BIJAPUR: A 32-year-old villager was seriously injured after a pressure improvised explosive device (IED) planted by Naxalites went off in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, police said on Wednesday. The incident took place on Tuesday evening when the victim, identified as Vishal Gote Hemla, resident of Motlaguda village under Madded police station limits, went to a nearby forest in Pegdapalli village to collect mushroom forest produce, a police official said. The man inadvertently stepped on the pressure IED, which exploded. He suffered serious injuries on his legs and face, the official said. He was shifted to a primary health centre in Madded from where he was referred to Bijapur district hospital. In view of his critical injuries, the man was later shifted to Jagdalpur hospital, the official said. Maoists often plant IEDs on dirt tracks to target security personnel, who use such routes during anti-Naxal operations inside forests. Civilians have fallen prey to such traps laid by ultras in the past in the Bastar region, which includes Bijapur district, according to police.
Man injured as IED planted by Maoists explodes in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur
The injured man inadvertently stepped on the pressure IED, which exploded; he suffered serious injuries on his legs and face, police said
Villager Injured as Naxal-Planted IED Explodes in Chhattisgarh
32-year-old man critically hurt after stepping on pressure IED while collecting mushrooms in Bijapur forest.
Union minister Athawale bats for caste-based job quota in private sector
RAIPUR: Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale has pitched for caste-based job quota in the private sector, saying several government-run enterprises are being privatised. Talking to reporters in Raipur on Tuesday, the Republican Party of India (A) president, who is aligned with the BJP, hailed the Narendra Modi government's decision to include caste enumeration in the upcoming population census, calling it a historic move. To a query on reservation for the underprivileged and backward communities in the private sector, the minister said he has been demanding such a measure since a long time. It has been our long-standing demand. Ram Vilas Paswan (former Union minister and Dalit leader from Bihar), Udit Raj (Congress leader who was earlier in BJP), and myself had demanded that reservation be given in the private sector, Athawale emphasised. Now government enterprises are being privatised. Balco company in Chhattisgarh was also privatised. There is no reservation in the private sector. We are giving reservation to Scheduled Castes/Tribes, OBC and economically weaker sections (in government jobs). Though I am in the government, my party's demand is that quota be implemented in the private sector as well, he said. Asked about the caste enumeration decision, Athawale noted such an exercise was never undertaken during the long Congress rule. Caste census is a historic decision of (PM) Modi ji. It did not happen during the tenure of Congress. I had demanded many times that OBC census be done. This demand has been raised a lot. When I was aligned with the Congress in the Lok Sabha, I had demanded that census of every caste be done. This will help in knowing percentage of every caste in the population, he averred. How many of them are employed, how many have industries, how much farmland they possess, these things will be known through the census. The caste census will help the government to provide them facilities, the Union minister affirmed. Congress Lok Sabha member Rahul Gandhi has claimed the government's decision on caste enumeration came due to his persistent demand, but that is not the case at all. It was already on the government's mind, he asserted. Gandhi's repeated criticism of PM Modi has not made any difference to the latter or dented his image, the Union minister stated. It seems Rahul Gandhi will never get a chance to become prime minister. Rahul Gandhi keeps attacking Modi ji all the time without any impact. Modi ji has such a strong body that it does not affect him, he said. Congress questions govt's intention on caste census; BJP says Cong carrying out 'false' propaganda out of frustration On Gandhi's remarks that the RSS prefers Manusmriti (an ancient legal text) over the Constitution , the veteran politician emphasised the BJP has always given primacy to the statute book. Manusmriti is a religious subject. The matter of Hinduism is different. The BJP accepts the Constitution first. The Constitution is based on Sarva Dharma Sambhav. Hindus have the largest population in India, followed by Muslims. Then there are Sikhs, Jains, Christians and Buddhists. People of different religions live in our country. There is no truth in Gandhi's allegations, he noted. People from Hindu dharma believe in Manusmriti, but when it comes to the country and its interests, the Constitution comes first, Athawale emphasised. Asked about a top RSS leader's call to review the terms socialist and secular in the Constitution's Preamble, Athawale said, I don't know what he has said. But initially words like socialism and secularism were not there in the Constitution. They were added later. Secularism means one respects Hinduism. I am a Buddhist. I am proud of my religion. But before my religion, I am proud of my country. Baba Saheb (B R Ambedkar) had said religion, language and country are all important, he argued. Babasaheb said the country is more important than caste, religion or language, Athawale pointed out. We should be united for the country. The Congress party keeps talking nonsense and the more they do this, the more it will benefit Modi ji, the Union minister contended. Oppose, defame, then adopt BJP's policy playbook: Congress slams govt over caste census U-turn
Heavy rain alert: IMD warns of week-long monsoon surge across India, flood risk in multiple states
India Meteorological Department forecasts heavy rainfall across the country. This will last for six to seven days. Central and northern India face heightened flood risk. Intense rainfall is expected in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh will also experience heavy showers. Authorities are urged to monitor river levels.
The agency conducted searches at more than 40 locations across Karnataka, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Madhya Pradesh.
Hemant Khandelwal set to become Madhya Pradesh BJP chief; to be elected unopposed
BHOPAL:Second time legislator and former Lok Sabha member from the tribal dominated Betul district Hemant Khandelwal is all set to be the next Madhya Pradesh BJP president. The 60-year-old commerce and law graduate, who is the second time legislator from Betul seat, was the lone leader to file the nomination for the state BJP chiefs election at the state party HQ in Bhopal on Tuesday. Importantly, his nomination papers had as the proposer, the states CM Dr Mohan Yadav himself with whom the seasoned Vaishya community leader is believed to have close rapport. Coming from a family with deep RSS roots (his father Vijay Khandelwal was the BJP MP from Betul LS seat four times between 1996 and 2008) Khandelwal has previously served as the party's Betul district unit chief and also the state partys treasurer. He was currently heading the Kushabhau Thakre Trust. With Khandelwals nomination for the post being the single nomination, he is set to be elected unopposed as the new president of MP BJP. The formal declaration of him succeeding the outgoing state party chief VD Sharma (who was the president for a record five plus years) will be made on Wednesday. Khandelwal will possibly be the second MP BJP president from central MP, after present union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who while being the fifth time MP from central MPs Vidisha seat had headed the saffron partys state organization for 263 days in 2005-06. Following his ascendency as the state BJP chief, he will be the fifth sitting MLA in 45 years to head the saffron party in MP. Prior to him, former CMs Sunderlal Patwa, Kailash Joshi, Nandkumar Sai and present Vidhan Sabha Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar had served as state BJP chiefs while being members of the Vidhan Sabha. This latest development also marks a departure from the 15-year-old trend of sitting MPs (members of Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha) heading the partys organization in the central Indian state. Prior to him the last four MP BJP presidents, including the outgoing chief VD Sharma and his predecessors Rakesh Singh, Nandkumar Singh Chauhan and Narendra Singh Tomar have all been sitting MPs. The politics behind Khandelwals ascendency as MP BJP chief According to state BJP insiders, the Vaishya community has been the most loyal and traditional voter of the party since the Bhartiya Jana Sangha (BJS) days. But currently the community doesnt have a major decision-making position in the ruling party in MP and adjoining states, including UP, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan. Handing Khadelwal the command of the state BJP will send positive signals to the Vaishya community, whose politician will head the state BJP after 31 years. The last time a politician from the Vaishya community headed the saffron party in MP was Lakhiram Agrawal between 1990-94. Khandelwal not just hails from the Vaishya community, but is also considered to be a leader well connected with grassroot workers. In the last few years, the MP BJPs organization has been working more in a glitzy and five-star cultural manner, where those heading the party have not been as accessible to the workers as in the past. Khandelwals election to state party chiefs post will usher hope of the karyakarta getting empowered back, a state BJP leader told TNIE. Also, Khandelwal is acceptable and enjoys rapport with most senior BJP leaders, including the present CM Dr Mohan Yadav as well as the former CM and present union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. According to BJP insiders, when Khandelwal contested the LS by-poll from Betul seat in 2008 (which was necessitated by his four-times MP father Vijay Khandelwals death) then MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan addressed more than 100 public meetings, ultimately ensuring Khandelwals win by 35,000-plus votes. It's also believed that the CM Rise School model instituted by then CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan in 2022 was inspired by the Samekit School model of Khandelwal, whose family runs a premier school in Betul and also an agri industrial cluster in the central MP district. As per informed political sources, a senior RSS leader from MP (who enjoys proximity with the top BJP bosses in Delhi), who is believed to have played a key role in Dr Mohan Yadavs ascendency as MP CM in December 2023 might have also been instrumental in Khandelwal being made the new state BJP chief.
IMD issues 'very heavy rainfall' alert across India for coming 6-7 days
NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday said very heavy rainfall is expected in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan over some of the next six to seven days. It said the monsoon will remain active in many parts of northwest, central and east India during this period. Heavy rain is also likely in Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, West Bengal, Sikkim and Jharkhand. Some days may see heavy showers in Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand and Odisha. The IMD said heavy to very heavy rain may occur at some places in Konkan and Goa, Madhya Maharashtra and Gujarat. Saurashtra and Kutch may also receive heavy rain in the next seven days. Northeast India is likely to get heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places during this period. Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala and Karnataka may receive heavy rain on some days of the week, it said. The weather department on Monday predicted above-normal rainfall in the country in July and asked authorities and people in central India, Uttarakhand and Haryana to stay alert due to the risk of flooding. It said rainfall is likely to be below normal in large parts of the northeast, many areas of eastern India and extreme southern peninsular India. IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said during an online press briefing that there is a high chance of heavy rainfall in central India and the adjoining southern peninsula. This includes east Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, adjoining areas of Vidarbha and Telangana and parts of Gujarat and Maharashtra. We should monitor the catchment areas of rivers such as the Godavari, Mahanadi and Krishna. Our models show a high probability of above-normal rainfall in the upper Mahanadi catchment, which includes Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. There are several other rivers in the region. We must closely watch rainfall activity and the water levels in reservoirs, he said. He added that good rainfall is also expected in Uttarakhand and Haryana. This region includes several cities and towns, including Delhi. Many south-flowing rivers originate in Uttarakhand. We must take precautions for all these river catchments, cities and towns, Mohapatra said.
RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh, known for its rich forests and mineral resources, professed to make strides towards emerging as one of the fastest-growing industrial hubs with opportunities and innovations. Over the past one and a half years, the state has received investment proposals worth over Rs 6.75 lakh crore, reflecting a convincingly growing confidence among investors. The consistent progress was further reinforced at the 'Industry Dialogue-2' held in Raipur on Tuesday. New investment proposals worth Rs 1.25 lakh crore were finalised on Tuesday in the state, which is no longer limited to traditional mining areas but is focused on future sectors like information technology (IT), semiconductors, healthcare, green energy and logistics, officials said. Even the region like Bastar, once cited as a disturbed area and focused on security, is now turning into hubs of industry, technology, and jobs. The progress is towards realising PM Narendra Modis vision of a Developed India. Chhattisgarh is a land of immense potential, affirmed Vishnu Deo Sai, Chief Minister, while addressing the event. The shift in investor confidence is not restricted to urban centres but is also significantly growing in tribal regions like Bastar (south) and Surguja (the northern part of the state). The recently implemented Industrial Development Policy 2025 has played a crucial role in making Chhattisgarh a natural destination for investors. The state has effectively transitioned from ease to speed of doing business, said a government spokesperson. Key features of the Industrial Policy include the Single Window System 2.0, over 350 reforms, fast-track land allotment, auto-approval mechanisms, and special incentives for women entrepreneurs, SC/STs, third gender individuals, and rehabilitated former Maoists. As part of this policy, Chhattisgarh has also announced its first Special Economic Zone (SEZ) near Raipur, with a focus on IT, pharmaceuticals, and electronics manufacturing. The SEZ will offer plug-and-play infrastructure, subsidised land, and rapid administrative clearancesdesigned to attract significant foreign direct investment and enhance the states export-oriented growth model. To strengthen logistical infrastructure, the state cabinet last Monday approved the Chhattisgarh Logistics Policy 2025, which aims to transform the state into a national logistics hub, with a special focus on tribal areas.
Three killed, six injured as bus collides with truck in Raipur
RAIPUR : Two men and a woman were killed and six other persons injured after a private bus they were travelling in collided with a truck in Chhattisgarh's capital Raipur on Tuesday, police said. The accident took place in the morning near Kendri village under Abhanpur police station limits, located 25 km from here, when the bus was heading to Raipur from Jagdalpur (Bastar district), Senior Superintendent of Police Lal Umed Singh told PTI. The bus hit the rear end of the truck, which was moving in the same direction, apparently in a bid to overtake it, he said. Three bus passengers, identified as Azhar Ali (30), resident of Kondgaon, Balram Patel (46), from Jagdalpur, and Barkha Thakur (31), from Mahasamund, died on the spot and six others suffered injuries, the official said. After being alerted, an ambulance was rushed to the spot. A police team also reached the accident site, he said. The injured passengers were shifted to a hospital and were later discharged after treatment, the official said. The incident briefly disrupted the movement of vehicles on the route, he said. A case has been registered in connection with the accident, the SP added.
Three killed, six injured as passenger bus rams into truck in Chhattisgarh
RAIPUR: Three people died and at least six others were injured after a passenger bus enroute to Raipur from Jagdalpur (Bastar) rammed with a Hyva truck on a national highway near Kendri, about 30 km from the Chhattisgarh capital on Tuesday. A police team from Abhanpur rushed to the spot, shifted the injured to a local hospital. The bus, moving at high speed while trying to overtake the Hyva lorry, hit the truck from the left side. The bus of Royal Travels was on its way to Raipur. The injured six have been admitted in the local hospital for immediate medical attention, said Siddeshwar Pratap, town inspector, Abhanpur. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem. The lorry skidded off the road after the driver lost control. The front left side of the bus, where all the victims were seated, was completely damaged. The deceased have been identified as Azhar Ali (30), Balram Patel (46) and Barkha Thakur (31) The officials are in touch with the relatives of the injured passengers. The condition of two injured were stated to be critical. Further details awaited.
'No Money To Buy Books Twice': Parents On Chhattisgarh Syllabus Order
In Chhattisgarh, schools open in April. However, it seems the Education Department prefers surprise tests, not just for students but for parents too.
Chhattisgarh liquor scam: 1200-page supplementary charge-sheet filed against arrested Congress MLA
RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh state Bureau for Investigation of Economic Offences (EOW) on Monday filed a 1200-page supplementary charge-sheet in the special court against the arrested Congress MLA Kawasi Lakhma, in connection with the alleged liquor scam in Chhattisgarh. A six-time Congress legislator Lakhma, who was excise minister in the earlier Congress regime led by Bhupesh Baghel, was arrested on January 15 this year and has been in jail as among the prime accused. Lakhma appeared virtually before the trial court proceeding via video conferencing. He appealed the court to allow him to appear physically instead of virtually before it, saying that he was neither a terrorist nor a Pakistani. In the fourth charge-sheet produced before the special court (Prevention of Corruption Act), around seventy have been named as accused including Lakhma who was found to have grossly disregarded his position as the minister. The probe, examination of evidence gathered including financial analysis indicated an alleged gross misuse of his then constitutional post in manipulating the tender process and interfering in the decisions. And Lakhma got a share of Rs 64 crore from the liquor scam, according to officials. Over a dozen have been arrested so far in connection with the liquor scam case. The ED investigating the fraud in liquor claimed a prevailing criminal syndicate has operated illegal bribe collections by controlling the high-level management of key state departments and state public sector units in Chhattisgarh. The Central probe agency estimated that Proceeds of Crime of around Rs 2,161 crore have been generated by the suspects in the liquor scam. As a commodity, the liquor though often led the Chhattisgarh to secure high revenue collections but it eventually also became an issue of acrimonious tussle in the states political battleground between the Congress and the BJP.
Chhattisgarh Chief Secretary gets last-minute three-month extension minutes before farewell
RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh Chief Secretary Amitabh Jain, who was set to retire on Monday with a formal farewell planned by the cabinet, received a last-minute three-month extension following a phone call from Delhi. The extension came after Governor Ramen Deka had already conveyed his wishes and the state cabinet led by Vishnu Deo Sai had prepared to bid him farewell at the secretariat. The state government in the cabinet meeting, following the approval from the Centre, took the decision to extend the tenure of the CS. This is for the first time any chief secretary rank officer has been given an extension in Chhattisgarh that came into existence in November 2000. Jain got elevated as the CS in November 2020 and is the state's longest-serving officer in that role. The state cabinet was specially called on Monday to bid adieu to the top bureaucrat upon his superannuation. Earlier in the day, Jain visited Rajbhawan where the Governor honoured Jain with a shawl and a shrifal (coconut) expressing admiration for his illustrious services. The CS later went to the secretariat to attend the cabinet meeting. While the meeting was about to conclude, a call from the central government halted the farewell programme where the state ministers and the chief minister were to give speeches to acknowledge the services and contributions of Jain while in office as the CS. Neither the state government nor Jain had any inkling about the Centres decision that came just a couple of hours before the retirement. Officials informed that a customary farewell programme was also to be organised by the officials of the General Administration Department and the staff union in the secretariat hall on Monday evening. The Chhattisgarh government didnt get any response from the Centre till yesterday about its earlier proposal sent to Delhi seeking an approval to grant a 3-month extension to Jain. As the state government kept looking for any indication from the central government, there also arose a possibility of announcing a new CS. However nothing was clear before the Sai cabinet met on Monday, an official in the know-how of the development said.
Amit Shah-Nadda and Kharge to energise party leaders, cadres in Chhattisgarh
RAIPUR: July 7 will be a significant day in Chhattisgarh politics as the national presidents of two rival political parties will be in the State to energise their respective leaders and cadres. The Opposition Congress is organising a mega public rally in the State capital to be addressed by the party chief, Mallikarjun Kharge. He is expected to give a strong message to the party on how to get going aggressively against the ruling regime on issues of public interests. The Opposition has planned a Kisan-Jawan-Samvidhanpublic meetingto strengthen its voice against BJPs double engine government and gear-up the party leaders and cadres. To make the upcoming rally create an expected impact, the Congress state leadership has asked the office bearers of different organisations and fronts of the party, including the MLAs, elected representatives to ensure the people of their respective areas turn up in good numbers. The party has given responsibility to its leaders to cover all districts of the state and hold discussions with the cadres right up to the grassroot level. The BJP government in Chhattisgarh has lost the trust of the public and it looks towards Delhi for directions and decisions for governance in the state. Now its our responsibility to fix the accountability of the government, said Sachin Pilot, state Congress party in-charge. The alleged issues of losing public trust, deteriorating law and order, school education, farmers, misusing agencies, and silencing dissent will be the key focus of the Congress. Meanwhile, the ruling BJP is preparing in a big way to organise a 3-day leadership training session at Mainpat in Ambikapur from July 7. The structured sessions harmonising the practical strategies with the party ideals will be addressed by the party president JP Nadda on the opening day. The union home minister Amit Shah on the concluding day, will guide the party to sharpen strategy politically, reinforce ideological clarity, besides inspiring the party leaders and cadres with a drive for discipline, digital outreach, good governance and effective communication, elucidated the BJP leaders privy to the party's preparation. Both parties will see the occasions as the preparation to give a boost in the functioning of their various organisations, strengthen party base while aligning the cadres to address challenges at different levels ahead of the 2029 general elections and state elections. The BJP stated that the visit of Kharge to Raipur is intended to check the looming faction feud and internal strife within the state Congress.
Chhattisgarh government plans to develop modern education hub in Bilaspur, issues official statement
The Chhattisgarh government will develop an education city in Bilaspur. This facility will cost Rs 100 crore. It will be built on 13 acres of land. The education city will have a library and auditorium. Playgrounds and hostels are also planned. The city will accommodate thousands of students. Construction will begin soon as per the work plan.
Yoga Guru ashram linked to foreign funding, running as drug operative centre in Chhattisgarh
RAIPUR: Self-styled yoga guru who returned from Goa a few months ago to establish a sprawling Ashram in Chhattisgarhs Dongargarh in Rajnandgaon district was arrested and remanded to judicial custody for allegedly engaging in a network of drugs and immoral activity in the garb of his spiritual retreat centre. Born and brought up in Dongargarh, about 120 km west of Raipur, Kanti Agarwal alias Yogi Baba has promoted himself as a spiritual guru in Goa and abroad. He left his hometown Dongargarh some two decades ago. The 'yoga guru' claimed to have visited several countries, and for a decade he was operating a Yoga Ashram, which was like a resort in Goa. He shifted to Dongargarh to set up a similar Ashram in a 39-acre farmhouse which was under construction for the last few months. On the basis of intelligence inputs and few complaints, the police raided the farmhouse and seized nearly 1.9 kg of cannabis, sex toys, illegal drugs and other objectionable things. During police interrogation he revealed that the lease for his Goa Ashram was over and so returned to replicate the same practice by creating another Ashram at his home town. He boasts of having visited around 100 countries and projected himself as an eminent yoga guru among his disciples and foreign tourists, the police said. He was reportedly involved in some criminal activities in Goa and we are exploring it. We have been in touch with Goa police to check his antecedents. We are examining the record of his land where the Ashram is coming up. He claimed himself as a director for nearly a dozen NGOs and was also receiving grants from abroad. He is believed to have a good customer base among the foreigners, Mohit Garg, Rajnandgaon district police chief told this newspaper. The yoga guru has been arrested under the narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances (NDPS) Act Section 20 after marijuana was seized from the Ashram and sent to jail under the judicial remand. The police got complaints and intelligence inputs that minors and youths visited his place in the guise of attending peace and meditation training at the farmhouse where they reportedly got engaged in anti-social activities and consumed drugs. After the police raid and the recoveries, yoga teacher Kanti Agarwal was arrested. We are carrying out our extensive probe into his roles and involvement in NGOs, his foreign connections and trying to find out his property source, said Garg, the SP. It was in the initial stage, before he could launch his full-fledged Ashram, the police took swift action. He returned to Dongargarh 3 months back, the police said. Locals informed that he received education till Class12.
NEW DELHI: Over the past 18 months, security forces have achieved significant success in anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh, neutralising 435 Maoists, including a record 48 women operatives, officials said on Saturday. According to official data accessed by TNIE, women now account for approximately 10% of the total Maoists killed between 2024 and June 20 2025, the highest number of female Naxal casualties recorded in any such period since 2001. The sharp increase in neutralisation of Maoist operatives 198 in 2025 alone marks a significant blow to Left Wing Extremism (LWE) in the region. A senior security official stated, The CPI (Maoist), a banned organisation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, has for years strategically coerced, misled and forcibly inducted women and young girls into its ranks. These recruits were subjected to emotional, social and psychological manipulation, depriving them of the opportunity to make informed decisions about their lives. He added that once inducted, women were rarely empowered or promoted within the Maoist hierarchy. Instead, they were exploited as foot soldiers and human shields during encounters, while senior male leaders stayed protected. The data also highlights a growing disillusionment within Maoist ranks. In the same 18-month period, 1,457 operatives surrendered, and 1,469 were apprehended. Officials attribute this shift to sustained security pressure and the governments rehabilitation and infrastructure development efforts in affected regions. Anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh (2024 20 June 2025): Naxals killed: 435 Women operatives killed: 48 (approx. 10%) Surrenders: 1,457 Apprehended: 1,469 Authorities say these numbers reflect both operational success and changing sentiment among local populations long held under Maoist influence.
Punjab cadre 1989-batch IPS Parag Jain appointed R&AW chief
NEW DELHI: The government on Saturday issued an order appointing 1989-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of Punjab Cadre Parag Jain as the next Secretary of Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) for a tenure of two years. Jain will replace Ravi Sinha, a 1988-batch IPS officer of Chhattisgarh cadre, as he will complete his tenure as the chief of the R&AW on June 30 and Jain will take over from him on July 1. In an order the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT said, The Appointments Committee ofCabinet has approved the appointment of Shri Parag jain (PB:89) to the post of Secretary, Research & Analysis Wing (R$AW) under the Cabinet Secretariat for a tenure of two years from the date of assumption of the charge of the post or until further orders,whichever is earlier, in terms of provisions of FR 56 (d) and Rule 16 (1A) of All India India Service(Death-cum-Retirement Benefits) Rule, 1958. Jain is currently heading the Aviation Research Centre, which played a critical role during Operation Sindoor, by collecting intelligence about Pakistani armed forces and the exact locations of the terror camps situated in the neighbouring country. Jain is also credited with playing a key operational role during the terrorism days in Punjab. He had served in Bhatinda, Mansa, Hoshiarpur districts of Punjab as SP and was SSP Chandigarh and DIG Ludhiana in the past. Jain has also handled Pakistan in Indias external intelligence agency with tenures in Jammu and Kashmir during abrogation of Article 370 and Operation Balakote. The next R&AW chief has always been an unassuming officer while serving in Canada and in Sri Lanka as Indian representative in the respective missions there. During his Canada posting, he had taken on the Khalistan ecosystem there and had then warned Delhi that it was becoming something dangerous. With Jain taking over from Sinha after next Monday, Indias external intelligence agency would needs an overhaul as it was found wanting during Maldives and Bangladesh crisis in the past two years. The R&AWs role becomes very important considering the fact that Asim Munir has become a Field Marshal with cross border terrorism against India high on the governments agenda. Given that India has suspended the Indus Water Treaty, it is anticipated that Pakistan will continue to use terrorism as a proxy to strike back and for that Indias external intelligence needs to improve its ground activities rather than purely relying on technical inputs.
Chhattisgarh HC Grants Bail to Minor in POCSO Case
Court cites education, mental health, and social report; victims parents raise no objection
Yoga guru arrested in Chhattisgarh for possessing cannabis
A native of Dongargarh town, the 45-year-old told the police that he lived in Goa for over 10 years and taught yoga to Indians and foreigners; his passport has been seized by police
Chhattisgarh: 13 maoist surrender before security forces in Bijapur
Bijapur: Thirteen maoist including eight women, carrying a collective bounty of Rs 22 lakh on their heads, surrendered before security forces in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur district on Friday, a senior official said. The surrendered cadres cited their disappointment due to the atrocities committed by senior leaders on tribals and the hollow Maoist ideology as the reason 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 .
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The Chhattisgarh Forest Department has announced the re-conduct of the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for the Forest Guard (Vanrakshak) recruitment for 1484 posts. This re-examination is being held due to the need for greater transparency and to address technical issues encountered in the previous manual and artificial light tests. Heres everything you need to know about the CG Forest Guard Admit Card, including how to download it, important dates, and exam instructions.
Last Chance to Apply for Chhattisgarh Excise Constable Recruitment 2025
The Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board is closing applications for the Excise Constable Recruitment 2025 today at 5 PM. This recruitment drive aims to fill 200 positions across the state. A correction window will be available from June 28 to 30 for applicants to amend their forms. The written exam is scheduled for July 27, 2025. Interested candidates should act quickly to ensure their applications are submitted on time. For detailed application steps and further information, read the full article.
Rail network set to reach Naxal-hit Bastar as location survey nears completion
A railway line connecting Chhattisgarh's Naxal-affected Bastar region with Telangana is nearing reality after the final location survey. The 160-km track aims to integrate Sukma, Dantewada, and Bijapur into the railway network, fostering regional development and national security.
Raipur Diary: Solar-powered coal mining gets a push
Solar-powered coal mining gets a push The Parsa East and Kanta Basan (PEKB) coal mine, operated by the Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd in Ambikapur district, about 330 km north of Raipur, has taken a significant step towards sustainable mining with the operationalisation of a 9-MW solar power plant. This is the first direct application of renewable energy in Indias coal mining sector. PEKB is a crucial source of coal for electricity generation for nearly 80 million consumers in Rajasthan. Developed by Mundra Solar PV Limited, the 9-MW solar facility established within the mine premises is expected to reduce nearly 400,000 tonnes of carbon emissions over next 25 years. Bastar to host Central Zonal Council meet The 25th meeting of the Central Zonal Council, held in Varanasi, declared Bastar as the next venue of the panels session. This marks a significant stride in integrating Indias remote and sensitive regions into the national development discourse. Hosting such a high-level policy forum in Bastar stands as a powerful symbol of the inclusive and transformative governance, a government statement said. It is hoped that by the time the next Council convenes, Bastar would have witnessed decisive progress in the ongoing battle against left-wing extremism. The Bastar is set to redefine its identity not as a region of possibilities rather than conflict. Hindi to replace Urdu, Persian in police records Chhattisgarh is set to replace Urdu and Persian words used in official records of the police department with Hindi terms. A list of 109 words have been provided with their Hindi alternatives, suggested to be used in place of the old words with an intent to simplify the vocabulary. The government cited Hindi as a convenient language to understand, saying this will make policing communicative, accessible and transparent. On a directive by the state home department, the DGP has issued a letter to all district police chiefs asking them to change traditional Urdu and Persian words that were in use in police functioning with simpler Hindi words. Ejaz Kaiser Our correspondent in Chhattisgarh ejaz@newindianexpress.com
Two women Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh encounter
In Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district, a joint operation by security forces resulted in the killing of two female Maoists, identified as Seema and Linge. The deceased, carrying a combined reward of 6 lakh, were members of the Kutul area committee and local organisation squad. Authorities recovered weapons, ammunition, explosives, and Maoist literature from the encounter site.
Two women Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh encounter
In Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district, a joint operation by security forces resulted in the killing of two female Maoists, identified as Seema and Linge. The deceased, carrying a combined reward of 6 lakh, were members of the Kutul area committee and local organisation squad. Authorities recovered weapons, ammunition, explosives, and Maoist literature from the encounter site.
2 Women Naxalites Killed In Encounter With Police In Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur
During the search, an INSAS rifle, a .315 weapon, medical items, and other counterfeit material were recovered.
Two women Naxalites killed in encounter with cops in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur
In Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district, a joint operation by the DRG and STF resulted in an encounter with Naxalites in the Abhujmaad area. The gunfight, which occurred late Wednesday evening, led to the death of two women Naxalites. Security personnel recovered an Insas rifle and a .315 bore rifle from the scene, and the anti-Naxal operation is still in progress.
Patanjali inks MoUs with three prominent universities
Excelsior Correspondent HARIDWAR, June 25: Patanjali University here today along with Patanjali Research Centre have inked Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with three prominent universities for cooperation in education, medical care, Yoga, Ayurveda, skill development, Indian knowledge culture etc. On this occasion Prof. Inder Prasad Tripathi, Vice Chancellor (VC) of Raja Shankar Shah University, Chhindwara, MP; Dr. Sanajay Tiwari, VC Hemchand Yadav University, Durg Chhattisgarh and Prof. Bharat Mishra, VC Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodyog University Chitrakoot MP were present. All the [] The post Patanjali inks MoUs with three prominent universities appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
State Forest Department stops NGOs from starting work on CFR management plans till a model plan is approved; Tribal Ministry guidelines say gram sabhas have authority to approve plans, then consult Forest Departmenmt
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Chhattisgarh: Man arrested for allegedly strangling partner and two children
A 36-year-old man, Parmod Giddhi, was arrested in Chhattisgarh`s Jashpur district for allegedly strangling his married lover, Subhadra Thakur, and her two young children. Police suspect Giddhi, now hospitalised after claiming to ingest poison, committed the murders due to infidelity suspicions, according to Jashpur Senior Superintendent of Police
Raipur police arrested a couple from Delhi airport. The arrest relates to the murder of Kishore Paikra. Paikra's body was found encased in cement inside a suitcase. The suitcase was inside a steel trunk. Aniket Upadhyay and his wife are the suspected masterminds. The motive was a land brokerage dispute. Upadhyay's father is a retired police officer.
Man kills married lover, her 2 kids in Chhattisgarh
As per preliminary investigation, Giddhi was in a live-in relationship with victim Subhadra Thakur, who was estranged from her husband. He allegedly murdered her over the suspicion that she was not faithful to him, Jashpur Senior Superintendent of Police Sashimohan Singh said.
Villagers protest against RRVUNL, Adani in Chhattisgarh over unkept promises of development
RAIPUR: Local tribal villagers led by the regional political outfit Gondwana Gantantra party (GGP) blocked the transportation of coal via road-rail route at Ambikapur, 330 km north of Raipur, while registering their symbolic protest against the Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (RRVUNL) and Adani Group, alleging 'the promised commitments were not being fulfilled'. Besides obstructing the movement of coal supplies on the road, the protestors also placed rocks on railway tracks to block transportation. The Parsa East-Kente Basan coal block at Ambikapur in north Chhattisgarh was awarded to RRVUNL. The Adani Group entered into an agreement as Mine Developer-cum-Operator (MDO) under a contract. Police and administrative officials were deployed during the protest rally and demonstration. Protestors also placed rocks on railway tracks to block transportation. We registered a strong protest with our symbolic demonstration against the administration, besides the arbitrary stance of the RRVUNL and Adani group management for unfulfilled promises after the launch of the project. The transportation of coal, either by road or railway, came to a standstill with our protest. The promises like employment for locals, regional development, CSR-related works, 100-bedded hospital among others proclaimed during the public hearing organised ahead of the execution of the project here, are yet to be attained in the affected villages, claimed Jagannath Singh Keram, GGP national spokesperson, who also alleged that major works of the project are allotted to outsiders and local inhabitants remain ignored. Ambikapur collector Vilas Sandipan Bhoskar confirmed to TNIE that he had received a six-page GGP memorandum highlighting various grievances and elucidating the local people's demands, but he didn't reveal the district administration's next course of action. Ban Singh Netam, sub-divisional magistrate of Udaipur block, where the coal block has been allocated to RRVUNL, said that the protest was organised peacefully and no nuisance reported.
CRPF personnel fulfil brothers duty at brides farewell in Maoist heartland
A powerful gesture by Indian security forces in Puverti, the native village of dreaded Maoist commander Hidma, has come to symbolize a changing dynamic between the security establishment and tribal communities in Chhattisgarhs insurgency-affected ...
Amit Shah chairs Central Zonal Council meet in Varanasi; CMs of UP, MP, C'garh, U'khand attend
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the Central Zonal Council meeting in Varanasi, addressing law and order, border security, and environmental protection with the CMs of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Uttarakhand. Discussions focused on strengthening inter-state coordination and cooperative federalism, resolving regional issues, and promoting balanced socioeconomic development.
VARANASI: A meeting of the Central Zonal Council, chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, was held in Varanasi on Tuesday, where key discussions took place on regional law and order, border security, disaster response and environmental protection with chief ministers and senior officials of four states. The CMs of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Uttarakhand attended the 25th edition of the high-level meeting, which was conducted at Hotel Taj. According to the Press Information Bureau (PIB), the aim of the meeting was to strengthen inter-state coordination and promote cooperative federalism. The last meeting of the council was held on October 7, 2023, in Uttarakhand. Zonal councils provide a structured mechanism for dialogue and discussion on issues affecting two or more states or between the Centre and states. They serve as an important platform to foster cooperation. Shah, who arrived in Varanasi on Monday for a two-day visit, led the discussions with the chief ministers of the four states and other senior officials. According to government sources, the deliberations centred around social development, transportation and border issues, law and order, environmental concerns, and matters related to minorities. In a post on X, UP CM Yogi Adityanath said, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has identified cooperative and competitive federalism as a powerful medium for the holistic development of the country. In this spirit, I participated in the 25th Central Zonal Council meeting chaired by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah in Varanasi. Adityanath had earlier posted that the council strengthens federal unity, national integrity, and regional development. Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami posted on X, During the meeting, I requested increased support through the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to strengthen road, communication, and security infrastructure in the border areas. I also stressed the need for faster expansion of BharatNet and satellite communication services under the Vibrant Village Programme, he said. Dhami stated that he requested the simplification of the grant process under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, called for the repealing of the 1989 Remote Valley Notification, and asked for additional central assistance under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana to repair roads damaged during natural disasters in the hilly regions of Uttarakhand. He also requested the Centres support for setting up a glacier research centre, biodiversity conservation institute, and an international adventure sports training centre. Additionally, I sought assistance for successfully organising the Nanda Raj Jat Yatra (2026) and the 2027 Kumbh Mela, he said. Dhami added that the state government is working towards making Uttarakhand an active contributor in building Viksit Bharat. MP CM Mohan Yadav said the discussion focused on cooperation between states, development, security, health and tourism. He shared a photo from the meeting. Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai said the meeting saw detailed discussions on a range of critical issues and described it as a key step towards cooperative and competitive federalism. Earlier in the morning, Yadav and Sai offered prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath temple ahead of the meeting. There are five zonal councils in the country, which are statutory bodies set up under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956. These councils provide a common meeting ground to the states and Union territories in each zone for the resolution of inter-state and regional issues, fostering balanced socio-economic regional development and building harmonious Centre-state relations.
Chhattisgarh PSC Updates Exam Schedule for Assistant Director and Manager Posts
The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission has announced a revised exam schedule for the Assistant Director Industry/Manager posts, now set for July 12, 2025. Candidates can expect their admit cards to be available ten days prior to the exam. Additionally, the admit cards for the State Services Examination Mains 2024 have been released, with exams scheduled from June 26 to 29. This update is crucial for candidates preparing for these important assessments.
Body found encased in cement in Chhattisgarh, two suspects nabbed in Delhi
Body found encased in cement in Chhattisgarh, two suspects nabbed in Delhi Raipur: In a chilling crime reminiscent of the infamous Meerut drum murder, a young mans body was discovered in Raipurs Indraprastha Colony, within the DD Nagar police station area. The body had been stuffed inside a suitcase and encased in cement. The victim [] The post Body found encased in cement in Chhattisgarh, two suspects nabbed in Delhi appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Central Zonal Council meeting in Kashi to boost PM Modi's 'Team India' vision: UP CM Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized that the Central Zonal Council meeting in Kashi will fortify federal unity and regional development, aligning with Prime Minister Modi's 'Team India' vision. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is chairing the meeting, with chief ministers from Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Chhattisgarh in attendance.
Pilot To Prepare Roadmap For Congress Revival In Chhattisgarh
The Congress leader accused the Central leadership of BJP of weakening the local governance in the states ruled by the party with excessive centralization of authority.
30 Wives Killed by Husbands in 115 Days, Reveals Data From Chhattisgarh
As social media floods with memes and mockery of so-called deadly wives after the arrest of Sonam Raghuvanshi for the murder of her husband Raja Raghuvanshi in Indore, a chilling reality is emerging from Chhattisgarh.
The visit was canceled due to bad weather. Shah met jawans from two anti-Naxal operations in Abujhmad and Karregutta Hills along the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border in Raipur and shared lunch with them: Chief Minister Vishnu Deo
Chhattisgarh CM Provides Rs 1.7 Lakh Aid To Athlete For Softball Championship In China
Chhattisgarh CM's call to 17-year-old Shalu Dahariya, a national-level softball player, ensured her expenses for the Asia Youth Softball Championship in China were covered
CHANDIGARH: The infighting and factionalism within the Congress appear to have cost the partys candidate Bharat Bhushan Ashu dearly in the Ludhiana (West) assembly bypoll. Punjab Congress president and Ludhiana MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring and leader of opposition Partap Singh Bajwa were noticeably absent from the campaign. Despite Ashus aggressive campaign efforts, he only managed to get 24,542 votes in this bypoll -- a 27.22 per cent vote share, which is less than the 28.06 per cent vote share he got in the last elections when he got around 32,000 votes. Thus the grand old partys voter base in Ludhiana (West) seems to have eroded considerably. A visible rift between Punjab Congress president Amarinder Raja Warring and Ashu hurt the partys campaign. Warrings absence from key events including Ashus road show underlined the internal divisions. These differences within the state leadership severely damaged his winning prospects. In fact, Ashu ensured top leadership stayed away from his campaign trail. With both Warring and Bajwa noticeably absent from the campaigning, the party was led by former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and MLAs Rana Gurjeet and Pargat Singh. The faction-ridden Congress lost momentum during the crucial final stages. In a closed door meeting at the PPCC office where senior leaders including the party's Punjab in-charge and former chief minister of Chhattisgarh Bhupesh Baghel were present, the lack of involvement of the state leadership in the campaign was flagged. Baghel too appeared in Ludhiana only a day before canvassing ended. Earlier, he was present when Ashu filed his nomination papers. Ludhiana (West) assembly bypoll sees 51.33% voter turnout in four-cornered contest Punjab Congress working president Ashu served as MLA twice from this seat in 2012 and 2017. The 51-year-old was defeated by Gurpreet Bassi alias Gogi by a margin of 7,512 votes in the 2022 Punjab assembly polls. Ashu, who was food and civil supplies minister in the previous Congress government, recently got a clean chit from the Punjab and Haryana High Court in a corruption case, but was unable to emulate his earlier victories. The BJP failed to capitalise on the momentum from last year's Lok Sabha polls, despite aggressive campaigning by Union Ministers Ravneet Singh Bittu and Hardeep Singh Puri, former Union minister Anurag Thakur, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar. Party candidate Jivan Gupta, who is a member of the core committee of the Punjab BJP and was earlier the party's state general secretary, got 20,323 votes translating into a vote share of 22.54 per cent. Expectations had been high for the saffron party after its candidate Ravneet Singh Bittu had led from the Ludhiana West assembly segment, which is part of the Ludhiana Lok Sabha seat, in last year's general elections, though he lost to Congress candidate Amrinder Singh Raja Warring. Meanwhile, the downslide of the Shiromani Akali Dal continued as the bypoll result marked another low. The partys candidate Parupkar Singh Ghumman was at the forth sport with 8203 votes, which is 9.1 per cent of the vote share, despite campaigning by party president Sukhbir Singh Badal and senior leaders including Bikram Singh Majithia. In the 2022 assembly polls, senior party leader Maheshinder Singh Grewal got 10,072 votes.
Bodies Of A Woman And Child Found In Separate Wells 30 Metres Apart In Chhattisgarh Village
Panic gripped Khamhariya village in Chhattisgarh's Durg district after two bodies were found in wells. A child and a woman were discovered bound and wrapped in sacks
RAIPUR: Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Monday said the anti-Naxal operations should be carried out effectively in a transparent manner and the exercise should not be politicised. The Congress in-charge for Chhattisgarh was talking to reporters at the Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur, after arriving here for a two-day visit during which he will chair a series of meetings with the party leaders. Asked about Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent statement that anti-Naxal operations will be continued during the rainy season, Pilot, said, The Congress has always been against violence and extremists. Our leaders have sacrificed their lives to keep this country and state safe. Whatever effective action is to be taken, it should be taken. Action should be done in a transparent manner and it should not be politicised. This is a matter of internal security. No one should do politics over this. Whatever action is taken, it should be done by taking everyone into confidence. It should be effective, transparent and should not have any political colour, the former Union minister said. Pilot said everyone should come together to end Naxalism not only in Chhattisgarh but also in other states which have been struggling with the menace. Strict steps should be taken after a lot of deliberation. Action should be transparent and accountable. Whatever conclusion comes out of this, the public should get its benefit. Action should be done on the ground and not by giving speeches again and again, he said. Briefing about his visit, the Congress leader said meetings will be held for two days to seek reports of works done by different wings and cells of the party's Chhattisgarh unit and chalk out a roadmap for future course of action. (Senior Congress leaders) Mallikarjun Kharge ji and Rahul Gandhi ji have dedicated the year 2025 for the organisation. Therefore, we want to strengthen the organisation from booth to state level, Pilot said. The changes that need to be made and the roadmap to be followed will be discussed in detail during Monday meetings. We will work to give a new direction to the party by holding continuous meetings for two days, he said. Pilot said he will also hold a meeting with Congress MLAs on Monday night to chalk out a strategy to corner the ruling BJP during the monsoon session of the state assembly next month.
Sachin Pilot said everyone should come together to end Naxalism not only in Chhattisgarh but also in other States which have been struggling with the menace
Amid podu land tensions, Gothi Koyas allege assault, Op Kagar threats
Hyderabad: With the monsoons setting in, the Gothi Koya tribes living in the areas bordering Chhattisgarh and Telangana, particularly in Bhadradri-Kothagudem district, allegedly face harassment and excesses of the forest officials. On Friday, June 21, Gothi Koya tribes residing in Iravendi gram panchayat of Burgampahad mandal claimed they, mostly women, were beaten up when they Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Anti-naxal operations must be transparent, not politicised: Sachin Pilot
Raipur: Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Monday said the anti-Naxal operations should be carried out effectively in a transparent manner and the exercise should not be politicised. The Congress in-charge for Chhattisgarh was talking to reporters at the Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur, after arriving here for a two-day visit during which he will Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Don't politicise anti-Naxal ops, conduct them in transparent manner: Sachin Pilot
Sachin Pilot emphasized the need for transparent and effective anti-Naxal operations, cautioning against politicization of the issue, highlighting the Congress party's commitment to combating violence and extremism. He stressed the importance of internal security and collective efforts to eradicate Naxalism in Chhattisgarh and other affected states.
Dont politicise anti-Naxal ops, conduct them in transparent manner: Sachin Pilot
Raipur, Jun 23: Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Monday said the anti-Naxal operations should be carried out effectively in a transparent manner and the exercise should not be politicised. The Congress in-charge for Chhattisgarh was talking to reporters at the Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur, after arriving here for a two-day visit during which he will chair a series of meetings with the party leaders. Asked about Union Home Minister Amit Shahs recent statement that anti-Naxal operations will be [] The post Dont politicise anti-Naxal ops, conduct them in transparent manner: Sachin Pilot appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Video: Dozens Break Open Gate, Rush To Get 3-Month Ration In Chhattisgarh
Following a government decision to distribute three months' ration in one go, beneficiaries have been crowding ration centres across the district.
No respite for Maoists during monsoon amid ongoing operations, warns Amit Shah
RAIPUR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday asserted that Maoist insurgents would be given no respite during the monsoon season, a period traditionally marked by reduced activity among the Red rebels in Chhattisgarh. During his two-day visit to the state, Shah warned that security forces would maintain the same momentum in anti-Maoist operations throughout the rainy season. He reiterated the governments commitment to eliminating Naxalism from the country by March 31 2026. The minister urged 'misguided youths' associated with the banned CPI (Maoist) outfit to surrender and avail themselves of the state governments lucrative rehabilitation policy. Lay down your arms and join the mainstream for a secure future. You will not get a better opportunity. Trust the government. Many have surrendered, and I assure you that both the Centre and the state will fulfil their promises, Shah said, praising the Chhattisgarh government for accelerating the anti-Naxal campaign since January 2024. Later in the evening, Shah chaired a high-level review meeting in Naya Raipur attended by Directors General and Additional Directors General of Police from Chhattisgarh and other Maoist-affected states. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and State Home Minister Vijay Sharma also participated. Earlier in the day, Shah performed bhoomi-pujan and laid the foundation stone for a dedicated campus of the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) and a Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) in Nava Raipur. The combined project is to be developed at a cost of Rs 268 crore. These institutions will provide a strong foundation for a swift and modern criminal justice system across central India. All major forensic investigations will now take place in Nava Raipur. Our goal is to establish the worlds best evidence-based criminal justice system, he said. The NFSU campus, for which the state government has allotted 40 acres, will offer professional courses in forensic chemistry, biotechnology, toxicology, DNA fingerprinting, ballistic science, cyber security, and digital forensics. Shah also claimed that an NFSU degree would become a job guarantee for youth under the Modi government. Chhattisgarh currently operates four regional forensic laboratories in Ambikapur, Bilaspur, Durg, and Jagdalpur. On Monday, the Union Home Minister is scheduled to visit Abujhmad in Narayanpur district, where he will interact with villagers and meet security personnel stationed at the Irkbhatti camp.
