Right-wing groups rally to promote apna tyohar, apna vyapar
Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal on October 17 held rallies in Chhattisgarhs Durg city under the Apna Tyohar, Apna Vyapar (Our festival, our business) campaign before Diwali celebrations, calling for Hindus to limit themselves to Hindu shops. Urging people to buy products from Hindu vendors only, participants allegedly raised placards warning that if Hindu 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 .
Former CM Bhupesh Baghel denied permission to meet jailed son on Diwali
Former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel accused the Central Government of denying him permission to meet his jailed son during Diwali. Alleging political vendetta, Baghel claimed his sons imprisonment was due to protests against Adani projects and called the move inhuman and unfair
Former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel alleges his son Chaitanya's imprisonment is politically motivated, claiming the Centre denied him permission to meet his son during Diwali. Baghel stated this is an act of political vendetta for opposing industrial projects, contrasting it with past governments' leniency on festive visits.
Ten tribal youths from Chhattisgarh clear SSC, state police exams with ITBP help
Ten tribal youths from a remote Chhattisgarh village have cleared SSC and state police constable exams after two years of coaching by ITBP troops engaged in anti-Naxal operations. Their success highlights determination and the impact of skill-building initiatives in Left Wing Extremism-affected areas
Liquor scam: HC rejects plea of Baghels son against arrest
Chhattisgarh High Court has dismissed Chaitanya Baghel's plea to quash his Enforcement Directorate arrest in a liquor scam money laundering case. Baghel's son challenged his July 18 arrest, claiming it was arbitrary and illegal. The court rejected his arguments, upholding the ED's actions based on extensive investigations and evidence.
Cgarh: Naxal-free Abujhmad Set to Celebrate Diwali After 2 Decades
Abujhmad under south Bastar in Chhattisgarh is set to celebrate Diwali on Monday for the first time after two decades, becoming free of Maoists
Chhattisgarh: Maoist-stronghold Gariaband May Go Abujhmad Way To Become Naxal-Free
Local commander declares to give up arms along with cadres
Congress calls Chhattisgarh High Court verdict on forest rights dangerous
Jairam Ramesh, the former Environment Minister, further said the courts observation that the FRA does not interfere with State rights over mines or minerals beneath forest land is a strange perversion of logic and justice.
Amid wave of mass surrenders, another Maoist leader urges cadres to lay down arms in Chhattisgarh
RAIPUR: The recent mass surrenders of Maoists at Gadchiroli (Maharashtra) and Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh) have led a senior leader of Udanti Area Committee, active along the Chhattisgarh-Odisha border, to appeal to cadres active in the region to lay down their arms and rejoin the mainstream. A one-page letter in Hindi issued in the name of Maoist leader Sunil, has cited the surrender with weapons led by Sonu Dada in Maharashtra and Rupesh Dada in Chhattisgarh hinting the pressure of the security forces and inability to operate the mission of CPI (Maoist) in the present context asked the comrades to halt the armed struggle but will continue to resolve the problems of the people. So, our Udanti Area in the Gariaband region decided to stop the armed movement. I appealed to all unitsGobra, Sinapali, SDK (Sonabeda-Dharambandha-Kholibatar area), Sitanadi, to decide at the earliest, as we have already lost several key senior leaders. We support the decision taken by Sonu Dada and Rupesh Dada. Join with your arms (to surrender), stated the letter that also carried the mobile phone number of Sunil for the members of the region. Gariaband district police chief Nikhil Rakhecha welcomed the move of Maoists to renounce the path of violence and return to society. We are hopeful that the remaining Maoist cases will respond positively to the letter apparently shared with the media. We are also trying to reach out to them for their surrender with weapons, Rakhecha told the TNIE . Gariaband, adjoining Odisha state, is among the Maoist-affected districts of Chhattisgarh. The Udanti Area Committee covers adjoining regions along the Chhattisgarh-Odisha border. In a major development, 210 Naxal cadres, including 111 women, surrendered to police and paramilitary forces in Jagdalpur, Bastar district, on Friday. Earlier, senior Maoist politburo member Mallojula Venugopal Rao, alias Bhupathi , along with 60 other hardcore militants, had surrendered in Gadchiroli. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said India is likely to be free of Maoist influence by March 2026.
Chhattisgarh: As Security Forces Gain Upper Hand, Maoist Leader Urges Cadres to Surrender
The police have acknowledged the letter and appealed to Naxal cadres to shun violence
Government clerks demanded Rs 2 lakh from a widow to clear her late husband's pension and gratuity. She paid Rs 2.8 lakh but received nothing but later made an out of court settlement. The Chhattisgarh High Court has stayed the FIR against the clerks. The court ruled that such offenses involving corruption cannot be quashed solely on a compromise. The investigation will proceed.
210 Maoists, including central committee member, surrender in Chhattisgarh
Hailing the development, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said it was a historic day not only for Bastar but for Chhattisgarh and the entire nation
Raipur Diary | Balco plan for Indias aluminium self-reliance
Korba-based Bharat Aluminium Company Ltd (Balco), part of Vedanta Aluminium, has produced the first metal from Indias largest 525 kilo Ampere (kA) smelter under its ongoing one million tonne per annum expansion. This performance surpasses the previous national record of 378 kA and takes the companys total production capacity to 1 million tonnes per annum. It now enters the global Million Ton Club. The upgrade is expected to increase domestic supplies of high-grade aluminium for key sectors, including defence, aerospace, automotive, and construction. The company says the expansion aligns with the Make in India mission. Cgarh tops PM-JAY performance chart Just seven months ago, Chhattisgarh was flagged for a relatively high number of suspicious claims under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) and was counted among weak performers. In a sharp turnaround, the state has now been awarded best performing state at the National Health Authority conclave. The improvement followed an aggressive clean-up drivefield audits, surprise hospital inspections, and close scrutiny of claim patterns. The state also worked towards near-zero pendency on insurance claims and grievance responses. Dr Priyanka Shukla, CEO of the state nodal agency, received the award. Results, not paperwork, matter, collectors told CM Vishnu Deo Sai has told district collectors that their performance will now be judged by results on the ground rather than paperwork. He said governance at the district level must be defined by transparency, accountability and timely delivery. He warned that the government will not accept slow execution or token compliance. Collectors have been instructed to make sure welfare schemes reach people without delay. Monitoring will be tightened, with emphasis on measurable outcomes. The message signals a shift from routine procedures to visible results and public confidence. Ejaz Kaiser Our correspondent in Chhattisgarh ejaz@newindianexpress.com
Ex-top Maoist Says Successor to Slain CPI (Maoist) General Secretary Basavaraju Not Yet Chosen by CC
Rupesh, who was a Maoist CC member and chief of military intelligence wing of the outlawed CPI (Maoist), on Friday surrendered along with 209 other Naxal cadres including many senior leaders in Bastar in Chhattisgarh.
210 Naxalites Surrender in Chhattisgarh
The Naxalites also handed over 153 weapons, including 19 AK-47 rifles, 17 self-loading rifles, 23 INSAS rifles, an INSAS LMG (light machine gun), thirty-six .303 rifles, four carbines and 11 barrel grenade launchers (BGL), to the security personnel
Major Breakthrough: 208 Naxals Surrender With 153 Weapons in Chhattisgarh
Raipur, Oct 17: In a major boost to Indias campaign against Left-Wing Extremism, 208 Naxalites, including 110 women, surrendered in Chhattisgarh on Friday, handing over 153 weapons as part of the states surrender and rehabilitation drive. Officials said the surrendered cache included 19 AK-47 rifles, 17 SLRs, and 36 .303 rifles, among other firearms. The [] The post Major Breakthrough: 208 Naxals Surrender With 153 Weapons in Chhattisgarh appeared first on Northlines .
Friendship, Faith, And Deception: Women Missionaries In Chhattisgarh
A new pattern of religious conversion has been uncovered in several parts of Chhattisgarh, where missionaries are reportedly using a subtle approach to target poor and vulnerable women. According to recent investigations in districts like Korba and Janjgir, women preachers, often referred to as lady missionaries, are now concealing their real identity while spreading Christianity Continue reading Friendship, Faith, And Deception: Women Missionaries In Chhattisgarh The post Friendship, Faith, And Deception: Women Missionaries In Chhattisgarh appeared first on OurVoice | WeRIndia - Analysis & Opinion .
208 Naxalites surrender with 153 weapons in Dandakaranya; North Bastar declared free from red terror
A significant number of Naxalites, including top leaders, have surrendered in Chhattisgarh. This event marks a major victory against Left Wing Extremism in the Dandakaranya region. Most of Abujhmad is now free from Naxal influence. The surrender is a testament to the government's rehabilitation policy. This development is expected to boost peace and development efforts in Bastar.
No SIT Probe into Naxalite's Death, Can't Undermine Federal Structure of Policing: Chhattisgarh HC
Ramachandra Reddy's son Raja Chandra), a resident of Theegalakuntapally in Telangana's Siddipet district, had filed the petition seeking the constitution of an SIT comprising honest and upright police officers from outside Chhattisgarh. He had alleged that his father was killed by the security forces in a fake encounter
210 Maoists, Including Top Leaders, Surrender In Chhattisgarh Amid Campaign To Wipe Out Rebels
In Chhattisgarhs Dandakaranya, 210 Maoists, including top leaders surrendered, marking a turning point in the government's fight against rebels.
208 Maoists to surrender today in Chhattisgarh with 153 weapons
On October 16, 2025, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that 258 Maoists had surrendered in Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra over the past two days.
A two-judge Bench of Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Judge Bibhu Datta Guru ruled that counter-insurgency measures undertaken by the State or Central Security forces, could not be subjected to investigation by the SIT unless exceptional circumstances warranted such intervention
NDA will return to power in Bihar with thumping majority: Chhattisgarh CM
Vishnu Deo Sai said that Bihar has witnessed tremendous growth under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
Home Minister Amit Shah declares two key Chhattisgarh regions free of Naxal terror
Union Home Minister Amit Shah proudly proclaimed that critical parts of Chhattisgarh, specifically Abujhmarh and North Bastar, are now devoid of Naxalite extremism. He encouraged individuals willing to abandon violence to reintegrate into society, while also making it clear that armed militants will encounter serious law enforcement responses.
HC orders Rs 2 lakh payout after govt hospital reveals womans HIV status
Bilaspur: The Chhattisgarh High Court has directed the state government to pay a Rs 2 lakh compensation to the parents of a newborn after staff at a public hospital in Raipur disclosed the mothers HIV-positive status in violation of confidentiality protocols. The HC, during a previous hearing, cited a news report which said a poster 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, Not Subjected To Probe By SIT Unless In Special Cases, Rules Chhattisgarh HC
The two top Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in the forest of Abujhmad under Narayanpur district on September 23 this year.
Chhattisgarh HC upholds cancellation of forest rights of Ghatbarra villagers in Hasdeo
Dismissing challenge to cancellation, HC notes order granting rights was a mistake that was rectified through cancellation, making the initial order void ab initio
Committed To Uprooting Maoists Before March 31 Next Year: Amit Shah
As many as 258 battle-hardened Maoists have surrendered in Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra in the last two days, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Thursday.
Surrender now or face security forces' wrath: Amit Shah to naxalites
NEW DELHI: Declaring two worst-hit regions of Chhattisgarh free from Naxal violence, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday issued a stern warning, saying that those Left Wing Extremists (LWEs) willing to surrender were welcome, but those who continue to wield guns would face the wrath of security forces. The Home Minister also announced that 170 Naxalites surrendered in Chhattisgarh on Thursday, a day after 27 had laid down their arms in the state and 61 others in Maharashtra. It is a matter of immense pleasure that Abujhmarh and North Bastar in Chhattisgarh, which were once terror bases, have today been declared as free from Naxal terror. Now a trace of Naxalism exists only in South Bastar, which will be wiped out soon by our security forces, the Home Minister wrote on X, while adding that it was a landmark day in the battle against Naxalism as 170 Naxalites have surrendered in Chhattisgarh. A landmark day in our battle against Naxalism. Today, 170 Naxalites have surrendered in Chhattisgarh. Yesterday 27 had laid down their arms in the state. In Maharashtra, 61 returned to the mainstream, yesterday. In total, 258 battle-hardened left-wing extremists have abjured Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 16, 2025 He said 27 had laid down their arms in Chhattisgarh and 61 in Maharashtra on Wednesday, making it a total of 258 battle-hardened Left-Wing Extremists who have abjured violence in the last two days. I applaud their decision to renounce violence, reposing their trust in the Constitution of India. It attests to the fact that Naxalism is breathing its last due to the relentless efforts of the PM @NarendraModi-led government to end the menace, Shah said. He said, The Modi governments policy is clear: those who want to surrender are welcome, and those who continue to wield the gun will face the wrath of our forces. I appeal again to those who are still on the path of Naxalism to lay down their weapons and join the mainstream. We are committed to uprooting Naxalism before March 31, 2026. Shah said since January 2024, after the BJP government was formed in Chhattisgarh, 2,100 Naxalites have surrendered, 1,785 have been arrested, and 477 have been eliminated. These numbers mirror our fierce resolve to decimate Naxalism before March 31, 2026, he reiterated. Only three districts now most affected by Naxalism: MHA
140 Maoists to surrender before Chhattisgarh CM on Friday
Hyderabad: Around 140 Maoists, including senior Communist Party of India (Maoist) leader Rupesh and Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committees (DKZC) Maad division in-charge Ranita, will formally surrender before Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai and home minister Vijay Sharma in Jagdalpur on Friday, October 17. Also Read78 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh, total count stands at 2K Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Chhattisgarh adjudged 'best performing state' under Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
Chhattisgarh has been recognized as the top-performing state for the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. The state achieved this by ensuring outstanding performance, transparency, and zero pending claims. This national award highlights Chhattisgarh's commitment to efficient and accountable public health services. Recent reforms have significantly reduced fraudulent claims and improved claim processing times.
78 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh, total count stands at 2K under BJP
In a big blow to the Naxal movement, as many as 78 Maoists, including 43 women and at least two members of the CPI (Maoist)s Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee, surrendered in three districts of Chhattisgarh on Wednesday, officials said. This development follows Tuesdays mass surrender by senior Naxalite Mallojula Venugopal Rao alias Bhupathi and 60 Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Surrender or face the wrath of security forces: Amit Shah to Naxals
In a significant breakthrough, Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared that the regions of Abujhmarh and North Bastar in Chhattisgarh have been liberated from Naxal threats.
258 Naxalites Surrender in Two Days Across Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra: Amit Shah
Home Minister Amit Shah hails mass surrenders as a major success against Left-Wing Extremism, says Naxalism is breathing its last under PM Modis leadership.
Chhattisgarh wins best performing state award for transparent PM-JAY implementation
RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh was bestowed with an award as best performing state for its effective execution, transparency and almost zero pendency on health care insurance claims and related issues under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY). The award was received by Dr Priyanka Shukla, chief executive officer (CEO) of the state nodal agency at the National Health Authority (NHA) Conclave held in Bhopal on Wednesday. At the NHA review meeting in January 2025, Chhattisgarh was found to have a relatively high number of suspicious claims. To improve this situation, the state nodal agency developed and implemented a swift action plan to strengthen accountability and transparency in health services. The nodal agency has taken steady, resolute steps in recent months, including conducting extensive field audits to identify suspicious claims, significantly reducing the turnaround time (TAT) for claims processing, orientation and sensitivity training for all stakeholders, strengthening the State Anti-Fraud Unit (SAFU) team, and establishing regular communication and coordination mechanisms with empanelled healthcare providers (EHCPs). Besides intensive reviews at district and state level by the health secretary and CEO (state nodal officer), the health department team conducted surprise inspections of many hospitals across the state. Penalty action was taken against 45 hospitals (the highest ever) for non-compliance with the scheme's standards. Additionally, field audits were conducted in over 32,000 cases, preventing fraudulent claims and making the claim settlement process more transparent. Regular meetings are being held with representatives of the Indian Medical Association and private hospitals to address issues faced by empanelled hospitals. According to data from the National Health Authority, 97 percent of hospitals (the highest) registered under PM-JAY in Chhattisgarh are active, a testament to hospitals' confidence in the scheme. In contrast, this rate in neighbouring Madhya Pradesh is 62 %, and the national average is only 52 percent. (PM-JAY) (Zero Pendency) NHA CEO pic.twitter.com/dgxrj6KzRB ShyamBihari Jaiswal (@ShyamBihariBjp) October 15, 2025 Chhattisgarh Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal congratulating the department officials, said, The state government's goal remains to provide quality and respectable healthcare to all eligible families. The Ayushman Bharat Scheme was included as an agenda for the first time in the recently held Collectors' Conference, chaired by CMVishnu Deo Sai in Raipur. CM Sai has directed all collectors to conduct regular reviews of the scheme in their respective districts.
139 Maoists surrender in two days as government vows Naxal free Bharat
SUKMA, Oct 15: The decades-long fight against Left Wing Extremism (LWE) reached a critical turning point this week as 139 Naxalite cadres laid down their arms across Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh in a massive two-day wave of surrenders. The development, highlighted by the surrender of a top Maoist strategist with a Rs 6 crore bounty and 60 cadres in Gadchiroli district, was hailed by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis as the beginning of the end of the Naxal movement in the [] The post 139 Maoists surrender in two days as government vows Naxal free Bharat appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Bhupati's surrender broke backbone of maoism: Fadnavis
In a groundbreaking announcement, Maharashtra's Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis heralded the surrender of Maoist commander Sonu, also known as Bhupati, as a pivotal moment in the fight against insurgency. He declared that this event signifies a major blow to the Maoist infrastructure, expressing optimism that more leaders will follow suit in Chhattisgarh and Telangana.
List Of Districts Most-Affected By Maoist Extremism Halved To 3: Centre
In what the government is terming a major achievement towards its goal of a Naxal-free Bharat, the number of districts most affected by Left Wing Extremism (LWE) has halved to three - Bijapur, Sukma, and Narayanpur in Chhattisgarh.
78 Maoists lay down arms in Chhattisgarh's Bastar
RAIPUR: In a major blow to the banned outfit CPI (Maoist), as many as 78 cadres, including 43 women, have surrendered in the districts of Sukma, Kanker, and Kondagaon in Chhattisgarhs Bastar division on Wednesday. The mass surrender in Chhattisgarh follows Tuesdays significant development when a senior Maoist politburo member, Mallojula Venugopal Rao alias Bhupathi, along with 60 other hardcore ultras , laid down their arms in the Gadchiroli district of neighboring Maharashtra. In Chhattisgarh, the Red rebels who surrendered separately before authorities in the edgy Bastar region also deposited over three dozen weapons, including seven AK-47 rifles. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai cited the move to give up the armed struggle as the collapsing of Left-wing extremism in the country. Our brave security forces are fighting this battle with indomitable courage and are achieving success, the CM said. In Sukma district, 27 Maoists, including ten women, gave up their arms. Among them, as many as 16 were carrying a collective bounty of $50 lakh, officials said. In Kanker district, 50 Maoists, including two members of the DKSZC and 32 female cadres, turned themselves in at a Border Security Force (BSF) camp. A woman cadre, carrying a bounty of $5 lakh, surrendered in Kondagaon district. The Dandakaranya region comprises the Bastar region and the border areas of Maharashtra, Telangana, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh. Kanker shares its border with Maharashtras Gadchiroli. Maoists in a group led by Rajman Mandavi and Raju Salam, both members of the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZC), reached the BSFs Kamtera camp of the 40th battalion at Koylaibeda in Kanker and surrendered. They also surrendered 39 weapons, including seven AK-47 rifles, two Self-Loading Rifles, four INSAS rifles, an INSAS LMG (light machine gun), and a Sten gun, a senior police officer said. The surrendered cadres include five members of the divisional committee, Tadami, Heeralal Komra, Jugnu Kowachi, Narsingh Netam, and Nande (wife of Rajman Mandavi). The others included 21 area committee members and 21 party members, he revealed. Those who surrendered in Sukma before senior police and Central Reserve Police Force officials cited disillusionment with the hollow Maoist ideology, atrocities committed by the banned outfit on innocent tribals, and the growing influence of security forces as reasons for shunning the path of armed movement, said Kiran Chavan, Sukma district police chief. The surrendered Maoists were also impressed by the 'Niyad Nellanar' (your good village) scheme of the state government, aimed at facilitating development works in remote villages, and the lucrative new surrender and rehabilitation policy, the officer added. Since the BJP came to power in December 2023 in Chhattisgarh, around 2,000 Maoists have surrendered in the state.
139 Maoists surrender in two days as government vows 'Naxal free Bharat'
A notable wave of Naxalite members has laid down their arms in Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh, marking a pivotal moment in the fight against insurgency. Among them is a high-ranking Maoist strategist, whose capture once carried a hefty price.
78 Maoists, Including 43 Women, Surrender In 3 Chhattisgarh Districts
In a big blow to the Naxal movement, as many as 78 Maoists, including 43 women and at least two members of the CPI (Maoist)'s Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee, surrendered in three districts of Chhattisgarh on Wednesday, officials said.
Only three districts now most affected by Naxalism: MHA
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday said that the districts most affected by Naxalism have been brought down to three. Now, only Bijapur, Sukma and Narayanpur in Chhattisgarh are the most affected districts by Left Wing Extremism (LWE), the ministry said in a statement that came as 88 members of CPI (Maoist) surrendered in Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra in yet another success for the anti-Naxal campaign. In a giant stride towards the Modi government's vision of building a Naxal-free Bharat, the number of districts most affected by Naxalism has been brought down to three from six, the ministry said. In the category of LWE affected districts, the number has also been further brought down to just 11 from 18. These 11 districts that are Left Wing Extremism affected, including the three most affected, are: Bijapur, Dantewada, Gariyaband, Kanker, Mohalla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki, Narayanpur and Sukma (all Chhattisgarh), West Singhbhum (Jharkhand), Balaghat (Madhya Pradesh), Gadchiroli (Maharashtra) and Kandhamal (Odisha). The Modi government is committed to completely eradicating the Naxal menace by the 31st of March 2026, the statement reiterated. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and guidance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the operational successes have surpassed all previous records this year wherein 312 LWE cadres have been eliminated, including CPI (Maoist) General Secretary and 08 other Polit Bureau/ Central Committee Members, the MHA said. As many as 836 LWE cadres have been arrested and 1,639 have surrendered and joined the mainstream. The surrendered Naxalites include one Politburo Member and a Central Committee Member. Under the Modi government, unprecedented success has been achieved in combating the Naxal menace through rigorous implementation of the National Action Plan and Policy, which envisages a multi-pronged approach, the statement said. The action plan includes precise intelligence-based and people-friendly counter-LWE operations. These steps were accompanied by swift domination of areas with a security vacuum, targeting of top leaders as well as over-ground workers, countering the nefarious ideology, rapid development of infrastructure and saturation of welfare schemes, choking of finances, enhanced coordination between states and centre governments and accelerated investigation and prosecution of Maoist-related cases. Once called India's iggest internal security challenge by the then prime minister in 2010, Naxalism is now visibly retreating. Naxals had planned a Red Corridor - stretching from Pashupati in Nepal to Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh, the statement said. In 2013, 126 districts from different states reported Naxal-related violence but by March 2025, this tally had fallen to just 18 districts, with only six classified as 'Most Affected Districts', it said.
Number of Left Wing Extremism districts reducedto three from six: Home Ministry
Only Bijapur, Sukma and Narayanpur in Chhattisgarh are the most affected districts by Left Wing Extremism (LWE), the Home Ministry said in a statement
NEW DELHI, Oct 15: The Supreme Court collegium on Wednesday recommended the transfer of Madhya Pradesh High Court Justice Atul Sreedharan to the Allahabad High Court. The decision was taken by the Collegium in a meeting held on October 14, following a government request to reconsider an earlier proposal to transfer Justice Sreedharan to the Chhattisgarh High Court. The Supreme Court Collegium, in its meeting held on 14th October, 2025, on reconsideration sought by the Government, resolved to recommend that [] The post Collegium Recalls Proposal To Transfer Justice Atul Sreedharan From MP To Chhattisgarh; Recommends Allahabad Instead appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Police say they reached out to Bhupathi after Maoist leader expressed desire to surrender
Police initiated talks with senior Maoist Mallojula Venugopal Rao alias Bhupathi after he indicated his desire to lay down the arms last month, an official said on Wednesday. Bhupathi along with 60 other cadres surrendered before police in eastern Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district two days ago. After he issued pamphlets and press notes expressing his intent to surrender last month, Gadchiroli Police activated their intelligence network and negotiations began through sources in the Bhamragad region, said the senior police official. Bhupathi, 69, a member of the Central Committee and Politburo of the Maoists, was one of the founding members of the People's War Group (PWG) which was formed in 1980. He is said to have played a key role in spreading the Maoist movement in the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border region, the official said. With the Left Wing Extremism (LWE) on its last legs and the conducive environment created by Gadchiroli Police, Bhupathi started thinking of laying down the arms and issued pamphlets and press notes expressing his intent, he said. Speculation about his surrender was rife in LWE circles too, the official said Bhupathi's surrender beginning of Naxal movement's end in Maharashtra: CM Fadnavis Almost 10 days ago, Bhupathi held a meeting with villagers in Phodewada area and shared his thoughts about leaving the path of violence, he said. A source who was in contact with him informed Gadchiroli Police in the early hours of October 13 that a group of Naxalites including Bhupathi was likely to surrender outside Hodari village in Bhamragad taluka the same evening, said the official. Inspector General of Police - Anti-Naxal Operations Sandeep Patil, Gadchiroli Police Superintendent Nilotpal and other senior officers were monitoring the developments, he said. Through the source, the place of surrender was decided, and the entire group was taken into safe custody, the official said. The surrendered Naxalites were transported to Gadchiroli in six civil vehicles on the same night. The group included one Central Committee member (Bhupathi), two Special Zonal Committee members, 10 Divisional Committee Members, one Deputy Commander, 16 Party Committee Members, six Area Committee Members and 25 members. As many 54 weapons were recovered from them, including seven AK-47 rifles, one SG rifle, nine INSAS rifles, two carbines and a BGL launcher besides a large quantity of ammunition, the official said. Bhupathi carried a bounty of Rs 6 crore on his head. Growing differences between him and the top Naxal leadership in the recent months led to an internal conflict, according to sources. Bhupathi felt that the armed struggle had failed, but other senior cadres decided to continue the fight under another leader, they said. Bhupathi's wife Tarakka had surrendered earlier this year. 'Nothing to talk about with Naxals, they must lay down arms', Shah reiterates March 2026 deadline
Twenty seven Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarhs Sukma
Among those who laid down their arms are 17 men and ten women and two were described as hardcore in a statement issued by the police.
27 Naxalites surrender in Chhattisgarh's Sukma
Twenty-seven Naxalites, including 10 women and several high-value targets, surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district. They cited disillusionment with Maoist ideology and the growing influence of security forces. The surrender follows a similar event in Maharashtra and aligns with the government's goal to eradicate Naxalism by March 2026.
Bhupathi's surrender beginning of Naxal movement's end in Maharashtra: CM Fadnavis
GADCHIROLI: The surrender of senior Naxalite Bhupathi and 60 other cadres is the eginning of the end of the Naxal movement in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday. In the coming days, the entire ed corridor in Chhattisgarh, Telangana will be free of Naxalism, Fadnavis said, adding he was proud that Gadchiroli in Maharashtra was leading the fight against the outlawed CPI (Maoist). The CM was addressing a gathering after senior Naxalite Mallojula Venugopal Rao alias Bhupathi surrendered before him along with 60 other cadres in Gadchiroli district. Bhupathi carried a bounty of Rs 6 crore, an official said. The Naxalites surrendered along with their 54 weapons, which include seven AK-47s and nine INSAS rifles, the official said. Bhupathi alias Sonu was considered one of the most influential strategists in the Maoist organisation and had long supervised platoon operations along the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border. Fadnavis said there are a handful of Naxalites remaining and they, too, should surrender or face police action. He expressed satisfaction that Gadchiroli was leading the fight against Naxalism in the country. The surrender of Bhupathi, who was carrying a bounty of Rs 6 crore and raised the Naxal movement at Aheri and Sironcha in Gadchiroli, and 60 other cadres is a big development, Fadnavis said. It is a big thing in the history of the country. Bhupathi's surrender is the beginning of the end of the Naxal movement in Maharashtra, he said. Naxalites should know that they have lost the ideological war, and equality and justice can be achieved only by joining the mainstream and adhering to the Indian Constitution, he said. The surrender of Bhupathi and 60 other cadres will pave the way for the end of the so-called ed corridor of Maoists, and it is a moment of pride as it has started from Maharashtra, the CM said. The remaining cadres, who are in Chhattisgarh, have also understood that they have lost the ideological war and the dreams they were chasing were wrong. They have understood that only the Indian Constitution can ensure them justice, he said. Fadnavis said he believes that in the coming days, more than 100 cadres will surrender in Chhattisgarh and Telangana also, and Naxalism in the so-called ed corridor will come to an end. It is a moment of pride for me that it has started from Gadchiroli and Maharashtra, the chief minister said. The CM assured that those who have surrendered will be rehabilitated with dignity. In the next five to seven years, one lakh sons of the soil in Gadchiroli will be employed in the district itself, which is becoming a steel hub, he said. In the last 10 years, the Narendra Modi government at the Centre ensured that the administration and development reach the last person in the society and gave only two options to Naxalites, to either surrender and join the mainstream or face the consequences, he said. Fadnavis lauded the bravery of the Gadchiroli police in the fight against Naxalism. He said Naxalism was near its end in the district, but it does not mean that the police department becomes complacent and relaxed. We need to be very alert for the next two years because when such a movement is nearing its end, then the remaining few try to attack one last time, Fadnavis said. For more than 40 years, Gadchiroli district witnessed Maoist violence and was far from development, he noted. The youth of Gadchiroli were misled by the Maoist ideology and did not know that equality can be achieved only through the Constitution, he said. He also assured the best and proper rehabilitation of the surrendered Naxalites. Today, Gadchiroli is becoming the steel magnate of the country, with around Rs 3 lakh crore of investments creating huge employment opportunities, he pointed out. Fadnavis said he has asked investors to come to Gadchiroli and consider locals for 95 per cent of the jobs. The government has resolved to create more than one lakh good employment opportunities for locals in Gadchiroli and adjoining Chandrapur in the next 5 to 6 years, he said. Fadnavis also assured the overall and sustainable development of Gadchiroli. He said that Gadchiroli, which was known as the last district of Maharashtra, is moving towards becoming the first district of the state.
Bhupathi's Surrender Beginning of The End of Naxal Movement in Maharashtra: Fadnavis
In the coming days, the entire red corridor in Chhattisgarh and Telangana will be free of Naxalism: Fadnavis
61 Naxals surrender in presence of Fadnavis in Gadchiroli
Senior Naxalite Mallojula Venugopal Rao, alias Bhupathi, carrying a Rs 6 crore bounty, surrendered with 60 cadres and 54 weapons, including AK-47s and INSAS rifles, before Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis in Gadchiroli. Bhupathi was a key strategist overseeing operations along the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border.
Ahead of Diwali, Madhya Pradesh approves proposals targeting soybean, millet farmers and pensioners
BHOPAL: Ahead of Diwali, the Madhya Pradesh government approved a series of proposals on Tuesday, targeting the soybean and millet farmers and pensioners in the state. Aiming to boost the interests of the soybean farmers in the state, which is considered the countrys soybean bowl, the state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav, approved the implementation of the Bhavantar Yojana, price deficit payment scheme of the central government. Under the special scheme for the Kharif season 2025, the soybean farmers will be compensated for the deficit between the current selling price being fetched by their produce in notified markets and the Rs 5328 per quintal minimum support price fixed for soybean. The scheme allows the government to compensate if farmers receive prices lower than the MSP, which is fixed at Rs 5,238 per quintal, after selling soybean in the notified markets. The government will pay the difference between the selling price and the MSP. The government has fixed the MSP for soybeans under this scheme at Rs 5,238, urban administration and development minister Kailash Vijayvargiya informed after the meeting. Under the special scheme, soybean will be sold in the states notified mandis from October 24, 2025, to January 15, 2026. The model rate will be calculated based on the weighted average of soybean prices over 14 days in state mandis. The difference between the Minimum Support Price (MSP) and the market/model rate will be transferred via DBT to the registered farmers bank accounts. The decision was long-awaited, particularly in the state which accounts for almost 60 per cent of the country's soybean production, and has seen steep decline in soybean prices, due to excess supply and inclement weather. In another key decision, the state cabinet decided to procure kodo and kutki (millets) from farmers in major millet-producing districts for the first time, benefiting a large number of tribal farmers. Under the Rani Durgavati Shree-Ann Protsahan Yojana, procurement of Kodo and Kutki will be undertaken from farmers in the leading production districts Jabalpur, Katni, Mandla, Dindori, Chhindwara, Shahdol, Anuppur, Umaria, Rewa, Sidhi, and Singrauli. Based on demand, procurement from farmers of other districts will also be considered. Procurement will be carried out by Shree Ann Consortium of Farmer-Producer Company Limited (Shree Ann Federation). For Kharif season 2025, approximately 30,000 metric tons of milletKutki at Rs 3,500 per quintal and Kodo at Rs 2,500 per quintal will be procured. The Federation will receive an interest-free loan of Rs 80 crore from the States Price Stabilisation Fund. Additionally, an incentive of Rs 1,000 per quintal will be directly transferred (DBT) to the bank accounts of eligible farmers. Further, the cabinet also approved a proposal to increase the dearness relief (DR) payable to pensioners in the state and family pensioners by 2 per cent. Around 4.5 lakh pensioners will benefit from the decision.This increase will result in an additional financial burden of approximately Rs 170 crore on the state exchequer for the current financial year. The decision aligns with the communication from the Government of Chhattisgarh dated August 25, 2025.
If I Can Work on Sunday, Why Can't You: Chhattisgarh CM Tells Babus, Police Officers
Mr. Sai also took a firm stance on tackling drug abuse and illegal narcotics trafficking, calling them the root of all crimes.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Deputy CM Sharma had said in the past that the government will bring a new law to curb illegal religious conversions in the State
Telangana: 6 Maoists surrender before police in Bhadradri Kothagudem
Hyderabad: Six members of the banned CPI (Maoist) party from Chhattisgarh surrendered before the police in Bhadradri Kothagudem district of Telangana on Tuesday, police said. This comes hours after senior Naxalite Mallojula Venugopal alias Bhupathi and 60 other cadres surrendered before police in Maharashtras Gadchiroli district. Attracted by the Telangana governments surrender and rehabilitation policy, 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 .
Maoists torch another mobile tower during Resistance Week in Jharkhands Saranda jungles
RANCHI: Registering their presence once again in the Saranda jungles, the CPI (Maoists) unleashed violence by setting ablaze another mobile tower in Bahda village under the Chotanagara area late on Monday night, creating panic among locals. Earlier on Saturday, the Maoists had torched a mobile tower in Kolbonga village under the Jaraikela police station area. These attacks coincide with the Maoists Resistance Week, being observed by them across five states, including Jharkhand. According to locals, more than a dozen armed cadres of the CPI (Maoists) arrived in the village late on Monday night and set the mobile tower on fire. First, they warned people not to leave their homes, then poured petrol on the panels and battery equipment within the tower premises before setting them ablaze, they said. The villagers said that within a short time, the entire tower was engulfed in flames. The sound of explosions continued until around 1 am, terrifying the entire village, they said. The Maoists also left several posters and pamphlets at the site, threatening to avenge their slain comrades. They also called for a major crackdown on October 15 in Jharkhand, Bihar, northern Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, and Assam. The burning of the tower has completely disrupted the mobile network in Bahda and surrounding areas, causing significant inconvenience to the villagers. Essential services such as mobile calls, UPI payments, banking, and children's online education have been affected. Chaibasa SP Amit Renu asserted that a group of Maoists torched a mobile tower and pasted posters in Bahda village, under the Chotanagara police station area, on Monday night. This is the second such act in a few days, reflecting the insurgents' frustration against the ongoing combing operation against Left Wing Extremists. They have also put up posters asking for a halt to the police operation. We will continue this operation with greater vigour in collaboration with paramilitary forces, said the SP. Notably, the incident site is just a few kilometres from the Chotanagara police station and security camp, yet the Maoists allegedly created havoc for an hour and a half without any fear. The villagers remain in a state of panic, fearing that the Maoists may attack again.
Seven held from Maharashtra, Gujarat in Jharkhand liquor scam
RANCHI: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested seven accused from Maharashtra and Gujarat in Jharkhands high-profile liquor scam case. Those arrested include Mahesh Shedge, Jagan Desai, Kamal Desai, Sheetal Desai, and Bipin Parmar. According to ACB officials, the arrests were made during coordinated operations across the two states. The accused are being brought to Ranchi on transit remand and will be produced before the ACBs special court. According to ACB officials, all the arrested individuals are associated with Vision and Marshall companies the two firms whose fake bank guarantees had brought the multi-crore liquor scam to light. The arrests mark a significant breakthrough in the ongoing investigation. Earlier in this case, the ACB had arrested senior IAS officer Vinay Chaubey , prominent Chhattisgarh-based businessman Siddharth Singhania, Jharkhand IAS officer Amit Prakash, and Prism Holography Director, Vidhu Gupta. However, due to the ACBs delay in filing the chargesheet, all of them managed to secure bail. The case has been registered as Case No. 9/2025 under the ACB. Officials confirmed that the agency had obtained arrest warrants against the seven accused last month. Notably, this case was registered by the Economic Offences Wing based on the statement of a person named Vikas Singh, a resident of Argora police station area in Ranchi. Vikas Singh is the person who had accused Chhattisgarh officials Anil Tuteja, Anwar Dhebar, Arunpati Tripathi and others of causing a loss of revenue worth billions of rupees to the Chhattisgarh government by committing a liquor scam. Following an FIR (36/2024) registered by the Chhattisgarh Economic Offences Wing, the ACB Ranchi also registered a preliminary investigation (PI). During the investigation, the ACB questioned former Excise Secretary Vinay Choubey and Gajendra Singh multiple times. Based on information obtained during the initial questioning, the ACB registered a regular FIR related to the liquor scam with government approval. After completing the investigation of the FIR registered in Chhattisgarh in March 2025, the Economic Offences Wing wrote to the Jharkhand government, requesting sanction for prosecution against Vinay Choubey and Gajendra Singh.
Senior Naxalite leader Bhupathi surrenders with 60 other cadres in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli
One of the most prominant Naxalite leaders, Mallojula Venugopal alias Bhupathi, laid down arms late Monday night, taking with him 60 other cadres, marking a significant setback for the Communist Party of India (Maoist). Bhupathi, along with the cadres, including a member of the central committee and ten members of a divisional committee, surrendered before the police in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district. Venugopal alias Bhupathi alias Sonu was considered one of the most influential strategists in the Maoist organisation and had long supervised platoon operations along the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border, according to sources. According to the Indian Express , Bhupathi alias Sonu was not only the ideological head of the party but also its communication specialist and the thread that connected it to the world outside the forests of Chhattisgarh Sonu used to have ties with the outside world. He used to be the connect with Maoist sympathisers and frontal organisations. With his exit, it is clear that the Maoist party has suffered a setback, an intelligence official said, reported the Indian Express. According to a PTI report citing sources, growing differences between Bhupathi and the top Naxal leadership in recent months led to internal conflict in the party, which might have been a catalyst to his exit. Bhupathi had claimed that the armed struggle failed and appealed for a shift towards peace and dialogue, citing diminishing public support and the loss of hundreds of cadres. His stand met with resistance from other senior cadres who decided to continue the fight under another leader, the sources said. Under pressure from the central Naxal leadership, Bhupathi eventually agreed to lay down arms, announced his exit from the outfit, and surrendered with his followers before the Gadchiroli police, they said. In recent months, Gadchiroli district has witnessed a steady stream of Naxalites surrendering before the police. Earlier this year, Bhupathi's wife Tarakka also surrendered. She was a member of the Dandkaranya special zonal committee of the outlawed movement.
Major explosives haul from Maoist hideout in Chhattisgarh
Anti-Maoist operation in Karreguta hills seizes explosives, foiling Maoists plans, and ensures safe return of security personnel
Mild Winter Chill Returns to Balrampur, Residents Feel Early Morning and Evening Cold
Balrampur, October 14 (Daily Kiran): The onset of mild winter chill has begun in Chhattisgarhs Balrampur-Ramanujganj district, bringing a pleasant nip in the air during mornings and evenings. Despite gentle sunlight during the day, residents have started taking precautions against the increasing cold. According to the Meteorological Department, the morning temperature in the district hovers ... Read more Mild Winter Chill Returns to Balrampur, Residents Feel Early Morning and Evening Cold
Maoists kill BJP worker in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur
The man was strangled to death by Maoists after suspecting him to be a police informer
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Tribal man consumes poison after officials demolish Gothikoya huts in Mulugu
Hyderabad: Forest officials allegedly demolished huts belonging to the Gothikoya tribes in Kotha Veedhi locality of Shanti Nagar of Mulugu district. Eighteen tribal families have been living in Shanti Nagar for the last 15 to 20 years, after fleeing the violence unleashed by Salwa Judum in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh. We had to rebuild 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 .
Three STF personnel injured in IED blast in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur
BIJAPUR: Three personnel of the Special Task Force (STF) were injured when a pressure Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by Naxalites went off in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Monday, police said. The incident took place at a forest in Kandlaparti village under Bhopalpatnam police station area when a team of STF, a unit of the state police, was out on an area domination operation, a police official said. The security personnel inadvertently came in contact with a pressure IED, triggering the blast, causing them injuries, he said. After preliminary treatment, the injured personnel were being shifted to Bijapur district hospital. A search operation is underway in the area, he added. Naxalites often plant IEDs along the road and dirt tracks in forests to target security personnel during patrolling in the interior pockets of the Bastar region, comprising seven districts, including Bijapur. Civilians have fallen prey to such traps laid in the past by Naxalites in the region. On Saturday, a commando of the CRPF's CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) unit was injured when a pressure IED planted by Naxalites exploded in the Usoor police station area of Bijapur. Earlier, on October 9, a boy was injured in a similar blast in Gangaloor area of the district.
Nava Raipur: Chhattisgarhs green capital bets on tech, tourism and semiconductors
Nava Raipur, India's first debt-free planned capital, is rapidly transforming into a technological and tourism hub. With wide roads, underground utilities, and a focus on sustainability, the city is attracting significant investment, including a major semiconductor plant and a Film City. Prestigious educational institutions are also bolstering its profile, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2035.
Chhattisgarh coal 'scam': EOW/ACB submitted forged document in SC, alleges Cong leaders
The forensic analysis showed the use of two different fonts, proving the document was not created in court, Baghel added
Chhattisgarh Youth Murdered for Not Sharing Beedi
Police arrest three friends who attacked victim with sharp weapons near Raipur
Maoists set ablaze mobile tower in Saranda Jungles of Jharkhand
RANCHI: The Maoists have unleashed a fresh wave of violence in the Saranda jungles of West Singhbhum, setting ablaze a mobile tower in Kolbonga village under Jaraikela police station area on Saturday night. This latest attack coincides with the Maoists Resistance Week , being observed by them in five states, including Jharkhand. Police have termed the incident an act of desperation, as they have been tightening their grip on the Maoists in the region. The security forces have been working tirelessly to neutralise Maoist threats in the area, and this incident is seen as a reaction to their efforts, they said. The Maoists have carried out this incident out of desperation as they have surrounded by the security forces from all sides, said Amit Renu, Superintendent of Police, West Singhbhum. A campaign against the Maoists has been launched in the region to track those who were involved in it, he added. According to reports, armed Maoists went to the village and threatened and drove away the people near the tower and set the mobile tower on fire after pouring petrol on it. Following the incident, mobile network services in the area has been disrupted completely and people are facing problems due to the communication outage. Earlier on Friday, the Maoists targeted security forces by triggering four IED blasts, in which Head Constable Mahendra Laskar was killed, while two officers were seriously injured. Both injured were airlifted to a hospital in Delhi on Saturday. Notably, Maoists are observing Resistance Week from October 8 to 14 in Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, and Assam. They have also announced a one-day bandh on October 15 .
An elderly woman's sorrow over a peepal tree she nurtured for two decades has sparked outrage. The tree was illegally cut down in Sara Gondi village, Chhattisgarh. A video of the 85-year-old woman's grief went viral, drawing attention from Union Minister Kiren Rijiju. Police have arrested two accused who admitted to felling the tree for land levelling.
'Love Jihad' allegations spark uproar in Dehradun police station; probe transferred after protests
DEHRADUN: Tensions flared at the local police station late Saturday and into Sunday morning after Hindu right-wing organisations staged a significant protest over the handling of an alleged Love Jihad case involving a young woman from Chhattisgarh. The unrest erupted following accusations that the investigating officer displayed a biased attitude toward the victim's family during the initial inquiry into the disappearance and subsequent recovery of the young woman. The victim, who had been living with her grandmother in the Bhurarani area for two months while working at a local bank, allegedly fell prey to the situation while escorting her ailing grandmother back to Chhattisgarh via train. She called us a week ago, pleading for help, stated a distressed family member. We rushed to Rudrapur, and with the intervention of local Bajrang Dal leaders, we managed to secure her release. The situation escalated when the designated investigating officer, Sub-Inspector Neha Rana, took the young woman for a medical examination on Saturday. According to the family, the victim initially left with her identification documents willingly. However, upon returning three hours later, her demeanor and stated intentions had reportedly changed drastically. Family members and activists alleged a conspiracy, claiming police deliberately separated them from the victim and allowed her to speak privately with the accused youth. We suspect foul play by the investigating officer, alleged a leader from the protesting group. They engineered a scenario where her testimony could be influenced. The ensuing confrontation saw activists and the victim's relatives staging a sit-in protest at the Kotwali Police Station until Sunday morning. After lengthy negotiations with Additional Station House Officer Naveen Budhani, the police assured the protestors that the investigation would be transferred. Police confirmed that a First Information Report has been registered against the accused youth under sections pertaining to rape. ASHO Naveen Budhani stated, An FIR has been registered based on the complaint. On the orders of senior officials, the investigation has now been handed over to a woman Sub-Inspector, Neha Dhyani, at the Transit Camp Police Station. The protestors, which included district leaders like Rajendra Mehra (Vishwa Hindu Parishad District Secretary), Bittu Sharma, and Yogendra Chauhan (City Convener), dispersed after receiving assurances regarding the change in investigative leadership.
85-Year-Old Woman Breaks Down As Tree She Cared For 20 Years Is Cut Down
An 85-year-old woman in Chhattisgarh's Khairagarh district broke down in tears after a peepal tree she had nurtured for over two decades was illegally cut down in her village
Chhattisgarh Youth Consumes Poison to Prove Love for Girlfriend, Dies
The youth visited his girlfriends home in Sonari village on September 25 and was allegedly asked by some of her family members to take poison to prove his love for her police said
Chhattisgarh HC Acquits Man Convicted of Wifes Murder Over Procedural Lapses
Chhattisgarh HC Frees Man Convicted of Wifes Murder Citing Procedural Flaws in Dying Declaration
Chhattisgarh Waqf Board serves notices to 480 tenants over revised rents
RAIPUR: A few of the properties leased out bythe Chhattisgarh Waqf Boardon rent decades ago are yielding an absurdly low monthly rent of just 80 paise. Many continue to happily cough up a meagre amount of Rs 25, 50 to Rs 100 as rent for outlets, shops or complexes in Raipur and other districts of the State. There are over 480 tenants and shop owners who were served with notices by the Board in recent months, but instead of complying with the directive to either pay the revised rents or vacate, several of them approached the Chhattisgarh High Court against the new rent agreement. To address one of the most obtrusive issues confronting the Waqf Board -- the persisting outdated rental structure for Waqf-owned properties, with many leased out as far back as the 1950s -- the Board has conveyed that there will be a fresh agreement with the tenants and shop owners regarding rent in accordance with approved norms of the Board and the guidelines as stipulated by district collectors. Chhattisgarh State Waqf Board, while rationalising the prices under property lease rules, considering market values for securing better, reasonable returns, has revised the rent rates for its properties. We are attending to the crucial issue of revenue generation too. The misuse and encroachment of Waqf properties will not be allowed, Salim Raj, Chairman of the Chhattisgarh state Waqf Board said. The revised rents in accordance with the new rules are different for commercial and residential areas. Chhattisgarh has Waqf properties worth over Rs 7000 crore. The Waqf Board has already responded to the HC, and the hearing on the issue is listed for October 13. Around 200 people, who were served with repeated notices instead of complying with the directive on the revised rent, went to the High Court against the decision of the Board. After the courts decision, we will initiate stern actions. Transparency and accountability are a must in the management of Waqf properties, which remain one of the enduring issues, Raj asserted. The officials in the Board said that the issues of Waqf properties on various occasions get aggravated by allegations of illegal sales and misuse of Waqf assets, which have substantially crumbled the potential revenue that could have been used for community welfare.
CoBRA Commando Injured in IED Blast in Chhattisgarh
CRPF operative lightly hurt during area domination operation in Bijapur district
PM Modi to inaugurate Chhattisgarhs new Assembly building in Nava Raipur on states silver jubilee
RAIPUR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Chhattisgarhs new Assembly building in the capital city of Nava Raipur on 1 November, coinciding with the states silver jubilee foundation day celebrations. The newly constructed Vidhan Sabha is hailed as a masterpiece of architectural design, incorporating modern infrastructure, enhanced capacity, advanced technology, safety features, and sustainable building practices. The construction of the new building, which began with the foundation stone being laid in 2020, is nearing completion. The Central Hall, capable of accommodating all sitting legislators, is currently in its final stages. The project has been built at an estimated cost of Rs 324 crore and spans 5 lakh square feet. The Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly currently comprises 90 members. The new complex has been designed with enhanced capacity, offering space for up to 200 members. Legislators will be seated in pairs, with each having their own individual desk. This future-ready design anticipates expansion following any potential delimitation exercises. The complex also includes 24 ministerial chambers, despite the current cabinet comprising 14 ministers. Decisions regarding the use of the remaining chambers will be taken by the Speaker of the House. Assembly Speaker Raman Singh had extended a formal invitation to Prime Minister Modi during a meeting in Delhi last month. He also invited Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to preside over the inauguration. Its going to be a moment of pride and an unforgettable memory for the people and Assembly members, said Singh. State Public Works Department Minister Arun Sao noted that the entire construction has been designed to last over 100 years. In addition to individual offices for each minister, the Assembly complex also features a museum beneath the main building, a 1,000-seat auditorium, and two eight-bedded hospitals, one Ayurvedic and one Allopathic. A dedicated parking facility with a capacity for over 700 vehicles is also part of the campus. The structural design of the building strategically maximises natural sunlight and comfort, employing energy-efficient and green construction techniques to ensure long-term sustainability.
CRPF head constable martyred in Jharkhand IED blast, two colleagues critically injured
RANCHI: CRPF Head Constable Mahendra Laskar, who got injured in an IED blast triggered by Maoists in Jharkhand's Chaibasa late in the evening on Friday, succumbed to his injuries during treatment. Notably, three CRPF personnel, including the Head Constable, were injured in the Maoist attack. CRPF Battalion Inspector Kaushal Kumar Mishra and Sub-Inspector Ramchandra Gogi were also critically injured in the blast and are undergoing treatment at the hospital in Rourkela. Head Constable Mahendra Laskar, who got martyred in the incident, was a resident of Nagaon in Assam. His body is being brought to Ranchi, where a final salute will be given to him at the CRPF camp after the post-mortem. Notably, the CPI (Maoists) have declared the observance of a Resistance Week from October 8 to 14 to mobilize support and register opposition to the ongoing campaign by the security forces in the five states. They have also announced a Band on October 15 against the alleged suppression by the security forces in Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal, Assam, and Chhattisgarh. As per the information provided by Jharkhand Police Headquarters, three personnel of CRPF 60 Battalion, including an Inspector, were injured in an IED blast triggered by Maoists in the Saranda Jungles under Manoharpur Block of Chaibasa late in the evening on Friday. Head Constable Mahendra Laskar was martyred while undergoing treatment hours after the incident, they said. Chaibasa SP Amit Renu informed that two IED blasts took place during an anti-Maoist operation conducted by security forces in Saranda. Three CRPF personnel, including an Inspector, were injured and admitted to Rourkela Hospital in Odisha for treatment. IG Operations and Jharkhand Police spokesperson Dr. Michael Raj confirmed that CRPF Head Constable Mahendra Laskar, who was injured in the IED blast triggered by Maoists, succumbed to his injuries during treatment. Notably, three security personnel have been martyred and nine others seriously injured in IED blasts triggered by Maoists since March this year. Sunil Kumar Singh, a CRPF battalion sub-inspector, was martyred in a blast in Chota Nagpur, Saranda, on March 22, while Sunil Dhan, a Jharkhand Jaguar jawan, was martyred in a blast on April 12. Mahendra Laskar of the CRPF was martyred on Friday, October 11.
BIJAPUR: A boy suffered injuries after an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by Naxals went off in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, police said on Friday. The incident took place on Thursday afternoon in Pidia village within the jurisdiction of Gangaloor police station, a police official said. The minor inadvertently came in contact with the pressure IED, which exploded, causing him injuries, he said. Local villagers informed security forces about the incident, following which a joint team of CRPF's (Central Reserve Police Force) 199th and 85th battalions administered preliminary treatment to the boy. He was later shifted to Bijapur district hospital for further medical care, he said. Security personnel have launched a search in the area to check if more IEDs were planted there, he said. Maoists often plant IEDs on dirt tracks to target security personnel who use such routes during anti-Naxal operations inside forests. Many civilians have fallen prey to such traps in the past in the Bastar region, police said. Two people were injured in separate IED blasts in Bijapur district in August. On July 13, three persons, including a minor girl, were wounded in a similar incident in the Madded area of the district. A total of 38 people have lost their lives in Maoist violence, including IED blasts, in the Bastar region, comprising seven districts, including Bijapur, so far this year.
Complainants alleged that Bajrang Dal workers assaulted, abused, molested, and used casteist slurs at them at Durg railway station
Chhattisgarh Police arrest IIIT student for creating obscene images of 36 female students
RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh police on Thursday arrested a student of the International Institute of Information Technology in Nava Raipur, accused of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create morphed obscene photos of around 36 girl students of the institute. A police team was sent to the IIIT on Wednesday after some inputs about the shocking incident were received, but were told by the institute management that an internal inquiry was being conducted by a three-member women's staff committee. We later received a written complaint from the IIIT management and registered an FIR. The accused Syed Rahim Adnan Ali, 20, has been arrested, and a formal investigation has begun, Vivek Shukla, additional SP (Nava Raipur) told TNIE . A case has been registered under Section 66 B of India's Information Technology Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 352 (intentionally insults to provoke breach of peace). The accused male student is in his second year of electronic and communication engineering degree. He had used photos posted on social media platforms to AI-generate pornographic images of the 36 female students. He kept all these obscene photos in his laptop and mobile phone which were seized by the police, the ASP added.
16 Naxalites, Including 9 Carrying Rs 48 Lakh Bounty, Surrender in Chhattisgarh
Disillusioned by Maoist ideology and atrocities, the cadres seven of them women laid down arms in Narayanpur
16 Naxalites surrender in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur; 9 of them carry total Rs 48 lakh bounty
Sixteen Naxalites surrendered in Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh. Nine carried rewards totaling Rs 48 lakh. They cited disappointment with Maoist ideology and pressure from security forces. This surrender shows changing winds in Bastar. Youth are choosing peace and development. This is a significant move towards lasting peace and trust in Bastar. Security forces' efforts are visible.
Four workers die, six critically injured as lift crashes in Chhattisgarh power plant
Among the injured, four are critical and the remaining two are critical but stable according to Sakti Superintendent of Police Ankita Sharma
Police bust gang that hacked mobile phones to commit fraudulent online purchases
Eight people have been arrested by Bhayandar Police for committing large-scale online frauds by hacking mobile phones using fake applications, officials said. The accused obtained OTPs and sensitive bank details from unsuspecting citizens after infecting their phones through fraudulent links. They then used these details to purchase expensive mobile phones through Flipkart and later sold the phones to other people, said an official release. Police began investigating the case in September after officers Sanjay Shipane and Ravindra Wagh found Rinkukumar Shriramjilal Bairwa from Rajasthan in possession of 11 high-end mobile phones under suspicious circumstances. Bairwa had allegedly hacked some people's bank accounts and purchased mobile phones worth Rs 4.77 lakh on Flipkart. Delhi cops nab gang for duping people through mule accounts, crypto wallets A case was registered against Bairwa after a complaint was filed by InstaKart Services Pvt Ltd. Investigation later revealed that Bairwa was part of an inter-state gang which hacked phones using phishing links and enabling features such as call and SMS forwarding, UPI PIN grabbing and Gmail access, the release said. Acting on intelligence, police arrested six persons from Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Navi Mumbai and Bhiwandi, and later caught main accused Hardy alias Prince Kamlesh Sajnani in Chhattisgarh on October 6. Police also seized 107 high-end mobile phones from their possession. Further probe is underway, the release said. (With inputs from PTI) Caught in a virtual web: The rise of 'digital arrest' scams in India
Four dead, six injured in lift crash at Chhattisgarh power plant
Four workers lost their lives and six others were injured after a service lift collapsed at a power plant in Chhattisgarh's Sakti district late Tuesday night. The incident occurred at RKM Powergen Pvt Ltds facility in Ucchpinda village, under Dabhra area, Sakti Superintendent of Police Ankita Sharma told PTI. Ankita Sharma told PTI that 10 workers were descending in the lift after completing their shift when it suddenly plummeted. All occupants sustained injuries and were rushed to Jindal Fortis Hospital in nearby Raigarh, where four were declared dead during treatment. The remaining six are currently undergoing medical care. The lift, with a load capacity of 2,000 kg, had reportedly undergone maintenance just days earlier, on September 29. Further investigations are underway. (With inputs from PTI)
Jharkhand on alert as Maoists call for resistance week; security tightened across the State
RANCHI: The Jharkhand Police have heightened security measures across the state, deploying armed forces at sensitive locations and along key transport corridors, following the proscribed CPI (Maoist)s announcement of a Resistance Week from Wednesday and a bandh on 15 October, a senior officer said. Inspector General (Operations) Michael Raj told PTI that 12 battalions of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and 20 units of the Jharkhand Armed Police (JAP) and India Reserve Battalion (IRB) have been deployed to ensure safety and law and order during the Maoist protest and bandh. Maintaining peace and security across the state is the polices top priority. We have deployed additional forces at sensitive locations, government establishments, and major transport routes, including roads and railway networks, to ensure there is no disruption to normal life, Raj said. The police are also prepared for any fallout in districts bordering Bihar, Chhattisgarh, and West Bengal, the senior officer added. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Jharkhand Police urged the public to ignore rumours and continue with their daily activities without fear. Citizens facing any issues are advised to immediately inform the nearest authorities. The Jharkhand Police remain vigilant and committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents, Raj assured. Police sources said that continuous combing operations and recent successes, including the neutralisation and surrender of wanted Maoists, have pushed the Left-Wing Extremist (LWE) movement to the brink in the state. Their presence is now limited to isolated pockets in the Saranda forest region and certain areas of Latehar and Chatra districts, the officer added.
CCEA nod to 4 multi-tracking railway projects
NEW DELHI: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday approved four major railway multi-tracking projects worth Rs 24,634 crore, spanning nearly 900 km across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh.The projects are expected to be completed by 2030-31 and are designed to ease congestion, boost freight capacity, and enhance connectivity across 18 districts in these states. The decision is seen as major infrastructure push under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, aimed at integrating rail development with multi-modal connectivity and improving logistical efficiency. The government expects the additional rail capacity to bring wide-ranging economic and environmental benefits. Briefing reporters after the cabinet meeting, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the new projects would significantly enhance Indian Railways operational efficiency and reliability. The increased line capacity will significantly improve mobility, resulting in improved operational efficiency and service reliability for Indian Railways, he said. The four projects include construction of third and fourth rail lines between Wardha and Bhusawal (314 route km) in Maharashtra, fourth line between Gondia and Dongargarh (84 km), cutting across Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh, two lines between Vadodara and Ratlam (259 km), spanning Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh and one between Itarsi, Bhopal, and Bina (237 km) in Madhya Pradesh. Together, the projects will expand the Indian Railways network by approximately 894 route kilometres and are expected to ease movement along high-density corridors. The rail corridors covered are crucial for both passenger and freight movement and will reduce delays caused by capacity constraints. The Railway Minister said that the four projects will improve connectivity to 3,633 villages with a total population of about 85.84 lakh, including two Aspirational DistrictsVidisha in Madhya Pradesh and Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh. These infrastructure upgrades are aligned with the Prime Ministers vision of a self-reliant India (Atmanirbhar Bharat) and are expected to create significantemployment and self-employment opportunities in the region, Vaishnaw added. The projects will also facilitate access to key tourism and heritage sites such as Sanchi, Satpura Tiger Reserve, Bhimbetka Rock Shelters, Hazara Falls, and Navegaon National Parkall important destinations that currently face logistical bottlenecks. The newly sanctioned lines are projected to handle additional freight traffic of 78 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), including key commodities like coal, cement, fly ash, steel, food grains, and containers. Vaishnaw also stressed the green benefits of railway expansion over road transport. The projects are expected to cut Indias oil imports by 28 crore litres and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 139 crore kilogramsequivalent to planting around six crore trees. The capacity augmentation has been formulated under the PM Gati Shakti framework, which promotes integrated planning across ministries.
Top Maoist leaders are believed to have found Abujhmad, the only un-surveyed patch of the country, a safe haven: Report
Cabinet nod for Rs 24,634 crore multi-tracking Railway projects across four states
NEW DELHI: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday approved four major railway multi-tracking projects worth Rs 24,634 crore, spanning nearly 900 km across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh.The projects are expected to be completed by 2030-31 and are designed to ease congestion, boost freight capacity, and enhance connectivity across 18 districts in these states. The decision is seen as major infrastructure push under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, aimed at integrating rail development with multi-modal connectivity and improving logistical efficiency. The government expects the additional rail capacity to bring wide-ranging economic and environmental benefits. Briefing reporters after the cabinet meeting, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the new projects would significantly enhance Indian Railways' operational efficiency and reliability. The increased line capacity will significantly improve mobility, resulting in improved operational efficiency and service reliability for Indian Railways, he said. The four projects include construction of third and fourth rail lines between Wardha and Bhusawal (314 route km) in Maharashtra, fourth line between Gondia and Dongargarh (84 km), cutting across Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh, two lines between Vadodara and Ratlam (259 km), spanning Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh and one between Itarsi, Bhopal, and Bina (237 km) in Madhya Pradesh. Together, the projects will expand the Indian Railways network by approximately 894 route kilometres and are expected to ease movement along high-density corridors. The rail corridors covered are crucial for both passenger and freight movement and will reduce delays caused by capacity constraints. The Railway Minister said that the four projects will improve connectivity to 3,633 villages with a total population of about 85.84 lakh, including two Aspirational DistrictsVidisha in Madhya Pradesh and Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh. These infrastructure upgrades are aligned with the Prime Ministers vision of a self-reliant India (Atmanirbhar Bharat) and are expected to create significant employment and self-employment opportunities in the region, Vaishnaw added. The projects will also facilitate access to key tourism and heritage sites such as Sanchi, Satpura Tiger Reserve, Bhimbetka Rock Shelters, Hazara Falls, and Navegaon National Parkall important destinations that currently face logistical bottlenecks. The newly sanctioned lines are projected to handle additional freight traffic of 78 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), including key commodities like coal, cement, fly ash, steel, food grains, and containers. Vaishnaw also stressed the green benefits of railway expansion over road transport. Indian Railways, being an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly transport system, will help reduce dependence on fossil fuels, he said. The projects are expected to cut Indias oil imports by 28 crore litres and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 139 crore kilogramsequivalent to planting around six crore trees. The capacity augmentation has been formulated under the PM Gati Shakti framework, which promotes integrated planning across ministries. The aim is to provide seamless movement of goods and people through coordinated infrastructure development. The approval is also seen as one of the most significant recent investments in Indian Railways network expansion strategy which is expected to play a critical role in achieving the countrys broader economic and sustainability goals.
Rail projects will benefit thousands of villages: PM Narendra Modi
The Union Cabinet has approved four major railway projects. These projects will cost over Rs 24,000 crore. They will benefit thousands of villages across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh. Rail connectivity will be strengthened. Congestion will be eased. Logistics efficiency will be enhanced under PM Gati Shakti. Passenger convenience and freight movement will also improve.
