NGOs misusing foreign funds for religious conversions: Chhattisgarh CM
Girl Injured In Mysterious Blast In Chhattisgarh School Washroom, Probe On
A Class 6 girl student was injured in a mysterious explosion in the washroom of a private school in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur city on Friday, a police official said.
Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Friday indicated that strong action would be taken against the Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) involved in religious conversions in the state.
NITI Aayog helping states to prepare state-specific Vision Document for 2047: Annual Report 2024-25
As per the Aayogs Annual Report 2024-25, released on Friday, the visioning exercise has been launched in the states of Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh. To facilitate this process, dedicated teams have been constituted within NITI Aayog to assist in the preparation of the vision documents, it said.
DRG jawan injured as IED planted by Naxalites goes off in Chhattisgarh
NARAYANPUR: A jawan of the District Reserve Guard was injured when a pressure improvised explosive device (IED) planted by Naxalites went off in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district on Friday, police said. The injured DRD jawan was being airlifted for treatment, he said. The incident took place around 1.45 pm between Toymeta and Kawanar villages when a joint team of DRG and district force from Chhote Dongar police station was out patrolling for a road security operation, a police official said. When the patrolling team was cordoning off the area, a DRG jawan inadvertently stepped over the pressure IED, triggering a blast which left him injured, he said. Maoists often plant IEDs along roads and dirt tracks in the forest to target security personnel during patrolling in interior pockets of the Bastar region, comprising seven districts including Narayanpur. Civilians have also fallen prey to such Naxal traps in the region in the past. On February 15, a commando of CRPF's elite CoBRA unit was injured when a pressure IED planted by Naxalites went off in Bijapur district, while a jawan from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was injured in a similar incident in Sukma district on February 11. Two security personnel were injured in a Naxal IED blast in Bijapur district on February 4.
Punjab Congress to introduce 60-70 new faces for 2027 elections amid internal turmoil
CHANDIGARH: All is not well in Punjab Congress. While state party president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring announced that the party would introduce at least 60-70 new faces in the 2027 Assembly elections, internal discord resurfaced as senior Congress leader and Gurdaspur MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa called for strict action against indiscipline within the party. His remarks followed sharp criticism from Kapurthala MLA Rana Gurjeet Singh, who recently lashed out at Warring and Leader of the Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa. Addressing a gathering of Punjab Youth Congress at its state executive meeting, Warring stated, The Punjab Congress is determined to bring at least 60 to 70 new faces to represent the state as candidates in the 2027 Assembly election. This will be a landmark step towards rejuvenating our political leadership and ensuring that the aspirations of Punjabs people are represented by leaders who are dynamic, committed, and in tune with the needs of the state. These new faces will not only symbolise change but also embody the trust and hopes of the youth and the common people of Punjab, he added. Warring urged Youth Congress members to seize the opportunity with unwavering commitment, stressing that their role would be crucial in shaping a stronger, more inclusive, and united Punjab. This is your chance to prove yourself and show the people of Punjab that we are committed to real and meaningful change, a party statement quoted him as saying. Meanwhile, Randhawa demanded action against troublemakers in the party, warning that indiscipline must be dealt with firmly before it spirals out of control. On the pretext of internal democracy, some leaders think they are bigger than the party. One has to act tough against those creating indiscipline, he said. He also called on party leaders to respect Warrings leadership, stating, No one can become the state party president by speaking against the party. Randhawas remarks came after Congress MLA Rana Gurjeet Singh, in a recent television interview, criticised Warring, calling him a selfish leader. He blamed both Warring and Partap Singh Bajwa for his denial of a party ticket from Anandpur Sahib in last years Lok Sabha elections. Expressing his ambition to lead the state unit, Gurjeet said he was willing to take up the role if the party high command desired it. His comments came amidst speculation over an impending reshuffle in the Punjab Congress following the appointment of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel as the All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary in charge of Punjab. Reacting to Gurjeets remarks, Warring on Monday issued a stern warning to party leaders, cautioning them against breaking discipline and engaging in factionalism for personal gains. He made it clear that those who fail to uphold party discipline would face strict action.
Dehydrated vulture rescued after flying across five states
White-rumped vulture N10 covered 3000 km in five months before being found weak in Chhattisgarh. Over a week ago, the vulture was found dehydrated in the jungle safari near Raipur. It is currently under observation, and once it regains its ideal weight, it will be released, Rithe said. Chhattisgarhs forest department plans
Teacher among 2 killed by Reds in Chhattisgarh
HC upholds life term for 4 tied to Maoist ambush
Chhattisgarh HC upholds life sentences for four men involved in a deadly 2014 Maoist ambush that killed 15 security personnel and four civilians. The court emphasized the well-orchestrated nature of such attacks and relied on witness testimonies and incriminating evidence to confirm the convictions.
SC grants reliefs to two Maoist sympathisers; frowns upon delayed trial in UAPA cases
NEW DELHI: Frowning upon the protracted trial in heinous offences, the Supreme Court has said indefinite incarceration would violate the expanded meaning of liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution as it granted reliefs to two alleged Maoist sympathisers, booked under the stringent anti-terror law UAPA. Two different benches of the apex court granted relief to the accused after noting delayed trial. In one case, the trial was expedited while in the other, bail was granted by the top court. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh said the Centre should seriously think of setting up special courts to try Maoist related cases, so that the trial is expedited. The bench, which was perturbed by the fact that even after six years of arrest Ning Kham Shangtam, accused of allegedly transporting ammunition and parts of AK-47 automatic rifles from Manipur to Bihar for banned organisation Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of CPI (Maoist), only 59 witnesses out of 98 have been examined. Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the NIA, submitted that the court in which the trial is going on in Bihar, was a regular court and there are other matters which are dealt by it. It is true that the petitioner has spent nearly six years in custody and indefinite incarceration would undoubtedly violate the expanded meaning of liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution of India.However, taking into consideration the fact that the trial in the instant case can be concluded within a specified time-frame, we do not deem it necessary to go into the merits of the petitioner's claim at this stage, the bench said in its February 13 order uploaded on Thursday. It issued certain directions for expediting the trial in the case. The bench directed the trial court, before whom the subject-trial is pending, is directed to take up the case at least twice in a month to record the remainder of the prosecution evidence. It directed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and its public prosecutor to ensure that sufficient prosecution witnesses, who are yet to be examined, remain present for their deposition before the trial court. Counsel for the petitioner as well as his co-accused are directed to extend full cooperation to the trial court for expeditious disposal of the trial for which they will not seek avoidable adjournments for cross-examination etc, it said, adding that the trial court shall make an endeavour to conclude the pending trial within six months. The bench said in case, the public prosecutor or defence counsel do not extend cooperation to the trial court, a report to this effect shall be sent to this court for appropriate directions. However, if for some unforeseen circumstances, beyond the control of the court, trial is not concluded within six months, liberty is granted to the petitioner to move a fresh application for bail before the trial court and such an application shall be considered as per its own merits without being influenced by the observations made in the impugned order of the high court or by this court, it said. Similarly, a bench of Justices JP Pardiwala and R Mahadevan granted bail to one Tapas Kumar Palit, accused of allegedly transporting shoes, electric wires, LED lens, walkie-talkie and other articles for Naxal activities in Chhattisgarh. The bench noted that Palit was arrested on March 24, 2020 and till now only 42 witnesses out of over 100 witnesses have been examined so far. If an accused is to get a final verdict after the incarceration of six to seven years in jail as an undertrial prisoner, then, definitely, it could be said that his right to have a speedy trial under Article 21 of the Constitution has been infringed, it said. The bench said it's been five years that accused has been in judicial custody and the state's counsel has no idea as regards the time likely to be consumed to complete the recording of the oral evidence. In such circumstances, we are left with no other option but to order release of the appellant on bail. We do not undermine the seriousness of the crime that has been alleged, the bench said in its order of February 14. The bench said it has made clear many times that howsoever serious a crime may be the accused has a fundamental right of speedy trial as enshrined in Article 21 of the Constitution. Before we close this matter, we would like to observe as to why the public prosecutor wants to examine 100 witnesses. Who are these 100 witnesses? We are aware that it is the public prosecutor who could be said to be in charge of the trial and he has to decide who is to be examined and who is to be dropped. But at the same time, no useful purpose would be served if 10 witnesses are examined to establish one particular fact, the bench observed. It added that examining too many witnesses results in indefinite delay in conclusion of trial. It is expected of the public prosecutor to wisely exercise his discretion in so far as examination of the witnesses is concerned, the bench said, adding where the number of witnesses is large, everyone doesn't need to be examined. We would say that delays are bad for the accused and extremely bad for the victims, for Indian society and for the credibility of our justice system, which is valued, it said, while directing the accused not to enter Kanker district of Chhattisgarh.
SC grants bail to Chhattisgarh Congress MLA accused of provoking violence at collectorate premises
RAIPUR: The Supreme Court on Thursday granted bail to Congress MLA from Bhilai Devendra Yadav, sent to jail in connection with arson and violence at Baloda Bazar collectorate premises on June 10 last year. Yadav was arrested by Chhattisgarh police on August 17, 2024, from his residence in Bhilai. He was accused of provoking the protestors and allegedly incited them leading to vandalism. He is expected to be released from the Raipur Central Jail by Friday evening. Following the decision of the Apex Court, former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Bhagel took to X-handle alleging that the Congress leader Yadav was jailed in a government conspiracy case. Baghel claimed it would be proved soon that the government had wrongly kept Yadav in jail for months. Due to incompetent government, the incident of arson at the offices of collector and superintendent of police in Baloda Bazar happened. Vishnu Deo Sai government and the home minister are responsible for it, Baghel stated. . . . . @Devendra_1925 Bhupesh Baghel (@bhupeshbaghel) February 20, 2025 However, BJP countered that Yadav has only got a bail but he has not been exonerated from the case. The Congress leader got bail only on technical grounds. The Satnami community and the people of the state will not forgive those accused involved in the conspiracy behind the violence in Baloda Bazar collectorate. Actually the entire Congress is on bail, said Anurag Agrawal, BJP spokesperson. Thousands of Satnami caste protestors agitated over desecration of their place of worship 'Jaitkhamb' near Girodhpuri turned violent, leading to setting the collectorate building and hundreds of vehicles in the premises on fire besides causing extensive damage to public property on June 10. As many as 186 accused involved in Baloda Bazar violence were then arrested. Later some got bail. Yadav, a two-time Congress MLA, also contested Lok Sabha polls last year from the Bilaspur seat.
A Chhattisgarh-based copywriter, Pranay Awadhiya, took an unconventional approach to applying for a job at Swiggy Instamart by creating a series of witty, ad-style graphics instead of a traditional resume. Shared on LinkedIn, his post featured humorous wordplay, branding references, and a Swiggy-inspired song twist. His creative pitch quickly went viral, earning praise from social media users. However, Swiggy Instamart has yet to respond to his unique application.
NITI Aayog CEO Subrahmanyam's tenure extended by one year
The Centre has extended the tenure of NITI Aayog Chief Executive Officer (CEO) B V R Subrahmanyam by one year, as per an order from the Personnel Ministry. Subrahmanyam, a retired 1987-batch IAS officer from Chhattisgarh, was initially appointed in February 2023 for a two-year term. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has now approved an extension, which will extend his tenure as CEO until February 24, 2026.
Naxalites Kill Two Men in Chhattisgarh, Accuse Them of Being Informers
Victims were allegedly involved in informing police about Maoist movements, say authorities
4 Maoists Killed in MP Encounter Near Chhattisgarh Border
The Maoists have of late started building bases in Balaghat jungles following pressures mounted on them in Bastar in Chhattisgarh and Gadchiroli in Maharashtra
3 Women Naxalites Killed In Encounter In Madhya Pradesh's Balaghat
The anti-Naxal Hawk Force of the state police and local police teams took part in the operation that took place in a forested area near Chhattisgarh border.
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Chhattisgarh High Court directs state govt to build toilets in govt schools
The High Court of Chhattisgarh, in a recent order, has directed the state government to take necessary steps for the construction of toilets in government schools. The order was passed in a suo motu public interest litigation (PIL) initiated by the court. According to the affidavit filed by the Secretary, School Education Department, Government of [] The post Chhattisgarh High Court directs state govt to build toilets in govt schools appeared first on India Legal .
Want Boli But Can Reply With Goli If Naxals Speak Language Of Bullets: Chhattisgarh CM To News18
Hidma's village Puvarti has a security camp now. Even his mother comes to the hospital that has been set up in his village. Hidma won't be able to escape our security forces for too long. He is being tracked, CM Vishnu Deo Sai said
Three women Naxalites killed in encounter with police in Madhya Pradesh's Balaghat
BALAGHAT: Three women Naxalites were killed on Wednesday in an encounter with the police in Madhya Pradesh's Balaghat district, an official said. The anti-Naxal Hawk Force of the state police and local police teams took part in the operation that took place in a forested area near Chhattisgarh border, said additional superintendent of police Vijay Dabar. The gun battle took place in the morning, at a location some 90 km from the district headquarters, and more details were awaited, Dabar told PTI . Hawk Force and the police neutralized three hardcore Naxalites in an encounter near Ronda Forest Camp in Supkhar Forest Range under Garhi Police Station area, an official statement said. Police recovered an INSAS rifle, a Self-Loading Rifle (SLR) and a .303 rifle besides essential daily-use items, it said, adding that some Naxalites were injured in the encounter, but managed to escape. Twelve police teams are carrying out a combing operation to track them down, the statement added.
This Small Village In Chhattisgarh Has Become The 'YouTube Capital' Of India
Tulsi village in Chhattisgarh, home to 4,000 people, is known as India's YouTube village due to its many YouTubers, transforming the local economy and social dynamics
Crypto currency scam: SC allows accused bail subject to Rs 35 lakh deposit
New Delhi, Feb 19: The Supreme Court has said granted bail to an accused in a crypto currency scam in Chhattisgarhs Raipur district on a security deposit of Rs 35 lakh within six months. A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan said the cases trial would take a long time and observed the man was accused of an economic offence in which about 2,000 investors lost their money. We are convinced that the appellant deserves to be [] The post Crypto currency scam: SC allows accused bail subject to Rs 35 lakh deposit appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Chhattisgarh Teen Dies By Suicide After Father Scolds Him For Drinking Liquor
A 19-year-old man allegedly committed suicide after his father reprimanded him for consuming alcohol in Chhattisgarh's Korba district, police said on Wednesday.
One killed, 18 injured as Maha Kumbh-bound bus hits truck on Chhattisgarh-M.P. border
The incident took place between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. near Kahairjhiti village, where a private bus was carrying devotees from Jagdalpur
One dead, 20 injured as bus carrying devotees to Prayagraj rams into truck in Chhattisgarh
RAIPUR: One person died and 20 devotees were injured after a bus carrying pilgrims from Raipur to Prayagraj Mahakumbh collided with a stationary truck near Pendra at the border of adjoining Madhya Pradesh, about 180 km from Raipur. The incident occurred between 6 am and 7 am when a bus from Mahendra Travels, carrying pilgrims to Prayagraj from Raipur, crashed into a stationary truck parked on the roadside after breaking down. The conductor of the bus died on the spot while around 20 others were injured. They all have been shifted to Anuppur (MP) district hospital. Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi (GPM) district police chief Bhavna Gupta told the TNIE . He added that 4-5 of the injured were reported to be in serious condition. The police are in contact with the families of the injured, who are from various districts near Raipur. The stationary truck broke down in the middle of the road at the Chhattisgarh-Madhya Pradesh border and was loaded with coal, the local police said.
1 dead, 18 injured as Maha Kumbh-bound bus hits truck on Chhattisgarh-MP border
One person was killed and 18 others were injured when a bus carrying devotees to Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj rammed into a stationary truck on Chhattisgarh-Madhya Pradesh border on Wednesday, officials said. The incident took place between 6 am and 7 am near Kahairjhiti village following which police personnel from Anuppur district in MP and [] The post 1 dead, 18 injured as Maha Kumbh-bound bus hits truck on Chhattisgarh-MP border appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
Chhattisgarh partners with petroleum firms to combat vehicular pollution
RAIPUR: In a strategic leap towards controlling air pollution, the Chhattisgarh government has partnered with leading petroleum companies in its clean air action plans. Emphasising the need for convenient and effective pollution monitoring, the state transport department in collaboration with petroleum companies has begun setting up Pollution Under Control (PUC) centres at petrol pumps across the state to prevent air quality from turning unhealthy. Following a directive issued by the chief minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai to combat vehicular pollution, the transport department secretary S Prakash chaired a high-level meeting engaging the chief managers from Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, Hindustan Petroleum and Reliance Industries along with senior officials. The agreement with the petroleum companies promises to be a game-changer for air quality compliance, said additional transport commissioner D Ravishankar and further added that the Chhattisgarh government has begun exercise to regulate all sources of vehicular air emission and will swiftly initiate actions on vehicle solution besides the increased inspections with stricter measures. The petrol pumps will have PUC testing centres ensuring quick and hassle-free emission certification for the convenience of vehicle owners. The agreement is aligned with National Green Tribunal (NGT) guidelines and Central Government pollution control policies, marking a decisive step in Chhattisgarhs clean air initiative, the officer added. Soon the regulatory actions will further incorporate an analysis of the weekly report comprising AQI that communicates the level of air pollution in major towns and cities. There will be a steady review of the particulate matter concentration. The collective support by the leading petroleum companies underscores a strong public-private collaboration for environment sustainability, enhancing compliance and ensuring cleaner air. With the intensified action plan ahead, now the owners and travellers need to be aware of the regulations to prevent penalties. The authorities have decided to enforce stringent steps to ensure the vehicles comply with the emission norms and carry a valid PUC certificate.
Chhattisgarh High Court disposes of PIL on Lailunga-Kotba-Lawakera road repair
The High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur has recently disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) regarding the repair of a Lailunga-Kotba-Lawakera road in Jashpur district. The petitioners had alleged that the road, which was constructed by the state authorities, was not in a good condition and was causing inconvenience to the public. The court [] The post Chhattisgarh High Court disposes of PIL on Lailunga-Kotba-Lawakera road repair appeared first on India Legal .
Chhattisgarh High Court directs strict action against illegal sand mining
The High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur has recently passed an order directing the state to take stringent measures to prevent illegal sand mining and excavation. The order was passed in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed in 2019, highlighting the growing problem of illegal sand mining in the state. According to the [] The post Chhattisgarh High Court directs strict action against illegal sand mining appeared first on India Legal .
Centre releases over Rs 562 crore to bolster rural local bodies in Punjab, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh
Centre releases over Rs 562 crore to bolster rural local bodies in Punjab, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh
Two Sisters Abducted From Jammu Rescued In Chhattisgarh
Jammu, Feb 18: Two teenage sisters from Jammu, allegedly abducted a week ago, were rescued from Chhattisgarh and handed over to their family, police said on Tuesday. The accused Shiva Dass and Manoj Kumar, both residents of Chhattisgarh, are yet to be arrested, they said. Jammus Janipur Police Station received a complaint from the father of the girls, aged 16 and 17, alleging that his daughters were abducted by Dass and Kumar who were living in Janipur Colony, they said. [] The post Two Sisters Abducted From Jammu Rescued In Chhattisgarh appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Congress stands with separatists, enemies of India: Chhattisgarh CM on Pitroda's remarks
While the Congress distanced itself from his statement, Vishnu Deo Sai asked if the party would expel the leader.
Legend 90 League: Chattisgarh Play Like Warriors Upsetting Rajasthan Who Played Kingly
Chhattisgarh Warriors claimed the title of champions in the first-ever Legend 90 League after a thrilling victory on the final ball against Rajasthan Kings at theShaheedVeerNarayanSingh International Cricket Stadium on Monday. With their home crowd cheering them on, the Warriors successfully chased a target of 160, securing the trophy in a dramatic fashion. Despite the [] The post Legend 90 League: Chattisgarh Play Like Warriors Upsetting Rajasthan Who Played Kingly appeared first on Caught At Point .
Bhuteshwar Shivling, the worlds largest-growing natural lingam
One of the most fascinating is the Bhuteshwar Shivling in Maroda Village, Chhattisgarh. The post Bhuteshwar Shivling, the worlds largest-growing natural lingam appeared first on Fusion - WeRIndia .
Chhattisgarh: Naxal-hit Sukma witnesses new educational facilities by CRPF
The CRPF has opened a model school in insurgency-hit Sukma, Chhattisgarh, equipped with modern facilities to benefit local children. This initiative is part of a naxal eradication campaign, aiming to gain villagers' trust and improve education, despite initial challenges and past violence.
For 1st time, no Naxal opposition to panchayat polls: Chhattisgarh CM
Assam: Three bears illegally transported from Nagaland to Chattisgarh via Guwahati
Guwahati: Locals in Sonapur, on the outskirts of Guwahati, intercepted a truck with a Chhattisgarh registration number on Monday night around 10 pm, discovering three bears being transported under suspicious circumstances. Locals spotted the truck on National Highway 37 and questioned the vehicles occupants. The staff reportedly told them they were transporting the bears from [] The post Assam: Three bears illegally transported from Nagaland to Chattisgarh via Guwahati appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Chhattisgarh High Court directs Centre to submit list of examiners of electronic evidence
A recent Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed before the High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur, seeking the appointment of Examiners of Electronic Evidence under Section 79A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, for the State of Chhattisgarh. The PIL, filed by Shirin Malewar, prayed for a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ, [] The post Chhattisgarh High Court directs Centre to submit list of examiners of electronic evidence appeared first on India Legal .
BJP to select Delhi CM on Feb 19, oath on Feb 20
Many in the party believe that as was the cases in Rajasthan, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Chhattisgarh, the BJP leadership might put its bets on a dark horse among the newly-elected MLAs.
DGP seeks better road infrastructure in Odisha's Nuapada for stronger anti-Naxal operations
BHUBANESWAR: Amid concerns of Naxal infiltration, Odisha Police has requested the state government to improve road infrastructure in Nuapada district to strongly deal with left-wing extremism (LWE) menace. Anti-Naxal operations in Nuapada district are crucial as it shares border with Chhattisgarh which is currently the worst left-wing extremism (LWE) affected state in the country. To check the movement of Naxals and prevent any infiltration bid, proactive security response is underway in Nuapada district and company operating bases (COBs) of security forces have been set up at strategic areas along the Chhattisgarh border. However, poor road connectivity in areas bordering Chhattisgarh remains a major concern as it is substantially hindering swift response and counter offensive measures of the security forces against the Maoists. Good road connectivity is also required so that administrative officials can reach out to Naxal-affected villages and extend benefits of different welfare schemes of the state government, said the police. The COBs have been set up at forward locations like Datunama, Bhaosil and Dhekunpani in Nuapada district to effectively counter infiltration and movement of the ultras into Odisha from Chhattisgarh side. However, when senior officers recently visited the area they found out that these COBs are connected by kutcha roads which are prone to improvised explosive device (IED) blasts during the movement of security forces. In June 2022, three CRPF personnel were killed in an ambush set up by Maoists in Nuapada district. Construction of metallic roads from Dharambandha to Bhaosil COBs (12 km), Sunabeda to Dhekunpani COBs (8 km) and Sunabeda COB to Datunama joint task force (JTF) is important to augment the security forces response against Maoist activities, the police said. Roads connecting Sunabeda and Dhekunpani COBs and Sunabeda COB and Datunama JTF have already been sanctioned under Mukhyamantri Sadak Yojana-Connecting Unconnected Villages in Difficult Areas (MMSY-CUVDA) scheme for the year 2024-25. However, construction work of these roads is yet to be taken up due to forest clearance issues. Construction of road from Dharambandha to Bhaosil has not been included in any connectivity scheme. In a letter to Home department additional chief secretary, Satyabrata Sahu, DGP YB Khurania requested urgent steps to obtain forest clearance and construct metallic roads in the areas by considering it as a special case. The roads will minimise the threat of lED attacks and ambush by Maoists targeting security forces. They will also help augment the ongoing anti-Naxal operations and enhance the delivery of government services to the local inhabitants, he said. Last month, 16 Naxals were neutralised in Chhattisgarhs Kularighat reserve forest area in Gariaband district, which is only five km away from Nuapada border.
Red alert sounded as poachers on prowl in Madhya Pradesh
BHOPAL: An organised gang of tiger poachers, which also includes women and children, could have poached 10-11 tigers in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh over the last three months. It is believed that the arrest of these gang members last month in Maharashtra prompted the central governments Wildlife Crime Control Bureau to issue a nationwide alert. An ongoing probe by multiple agencies into tiger poaching following the arrests of key operatives of the gang comprising the tribal Pardhi community in Chandrapur (Maharashtra) in January, has revealed a strong possibility of 10-11 tigers having been poached by the gang in the three adjoining states over the last three-four months, a member of the probe team said. While the notorious tiger poacher Ajit Rajgond alias Ajit Pardhi, his mother, wife and key associates were arrested in Chandrapur on January 25, his equally notorious brother Keru and aides escaped. Just a fortnight after the arrests of Ajit and key associates, four more members of his gang were nabbed in a joint operation by the state Tiger Strike Force of the MP forest department and the special task force (STF) of MP police, from their camp in Dindori district of their native eastern MP. We arrested four persons from the spot, including two close relatives of Ajit (both aged between 16 and 18 years) and two other male gang members, one aged 19 and the other being 22 years old. Were searching for other members of the large gang, particularly his brothers and sons, who are on the run, a probe team member said. The gang has been involved in multiple criminal activities, including poaching of tigers and other wild animals (whose remains fetch big money in international markets), narcotics smuggling, looting and killings of humans, as well as selling fake animal parts (like colouring goat skin as tiger skin). The members keep moving from one state to another, including parts of their native MP, adjoining Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Odisha, UP, Punjab, Bihar, West Bengal and the North East. They have key contacts in the North East, especially Nagaland, which are helping the remains of animals (including tigers) poached by them, to smuggle abroad. Not just the North East, but the two teenagers who are currently at the juvenile centre (following the arrests in Dindori) were even talking over the phone to contacts based as far as the US, which speaks volumes about the extent of their criminal activities, an official said. The gang has been poaching tigers in two ways through Lotus-shaped metallic booby/leg traps and the fanda (noose) made from clutch wires, besides crude bombs. You name any animal, and theyll tell you yes, theyve poached it. One of their other money spinners is narcotics trade, the official added.
Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh shine at All India Civil Services Hockey tournament in Kakinada
Cgarh: Singh Deo does not rule out change in leadership in Cgarh Congress
Veteran Congress leader T S Singh Deo on Sunday did not rule out the possibility of a change in the leadership of the party in Chhattisgarh.
Four killed, six injured in road accident on Purvanchal Expressway in UP
BARABANKI: Four people, including a woman, were killed, and six others were injured after the tempo-traveller they were travelling in collided with a bus from behind on the Purvanchal Expressway in Barabanki district on Sunday, police said. The bus, coming from Chhattisgarh and the tempo-traveller, coming from Maharashtra, were both headed to Ayodhya. The deceased have been identified as Deepak, Sunil, Anusuiya and Jaishree, all aged between 35 and 55, and residents of Maharashtra, police said. Superintendent of Police (SP) Dinesh Kumar Singh said the police had to use a cutter to free those trapped in the tempo-traveller. Two of the injured individuals have been admitted to a trauma centre in Lucknow, while four others are undergoing treatment at the district hospital. The SP added that the bodies of the deceased have been sent for autopsy. The police suspect the accident occurred after the driver of the tempo-traveller dozed off, the officer said. The SP mentioned that an FIR has been registered in connection with the incident against the tempo-traveller driver, Viddhat Sihnde, who fled the scene after the accident. The FIR was filed based on the complaint of Ganesh Irayya, who was traveling in the vehicle, he said.
Uttar Pradesh: 4 Killed, 6 Injured In Road Accident On Purvanchal Expressway
The bus, coming from Chhattisgarh and the tempo-traveller, coming from Maharashtra, were both headed to Ayodhya.
CRPF opens new base in Chhattisgarh's Maoist stronghold
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has established a new forward operating base in the Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh, a region known for its strong Maoist presence. The base, located in a remote area surrounded by hills and known Maoist training camps, aims to expand the CRPF's presence in the region and counter the influence of Maoist insurgents. This is the 13th such base established in recent years as part of the government's plan to eliminate Left Wing Extremism by 2026.
4 dead, several injured in bus-tempo accident on Purvanchal Expressway
A tragic accident on the Purvanchal Expressway resulted in four deaths and several injuries when a bus collided with a tempo traveller. The bus broke down en route to Ayodhya from Chhattisgarh and was being repaired. Emergency responders swiftly provided alternative transportation for the passengers and transferred the critically injured to the Trauma Centre.
16 Kumbh devotees killed, 28 injured in 4 road crashes
At least 16 Maha Kumbh pilgrims have been killed and 28 injured in four road accidents across Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat. In one tragic incident, an SUV from Chhattisgarh collided with a bus near Prayagraj, resulting in the death of all 10 SUV occupants. Authorities have pledged assistance to the victims' families.
BJP wrests all 10 mayor posts in Chhattisgarh
The BJP achieved a sweeping victory in Chhattisgarh's urban body elections, winning all 10 municipal corporations and securing 81 nagar panchayat presidents. This marked a significant shift from the previous polls where Congress had dominated. BJP's national president and CM celebrated the historic win, attributing it to welfare and development schemes.
Cgarh: Congress may overhaul party in Cgarh, T S Singh Deo speculated to head PCC
The recent induction of former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel in the AICC as general secretary in charge of Punjab affairs has triggered speculations that the party leadership may overhaul Congress in Chhattisgarh by appointing veteran leader T S Singh Deo as its chief.
BJP Sweeps All 10 Mayor Posts In Urban Bodies Election In Chhattisgarh
After its resounding victories in assembly and Lok Sabha elections in Chhattisgarh, the BJP on Saturday won elections to a majority of civic bodies in the state, riding high on welfare schemes and fulfilled promises.
BJP Sweeps Chhattisgarh Civic Polls in Historic Win
BJP wins all mayoral posts in Chhattisgarh's 10 municipal corporations, securing majorities in key civic bodies across the state
BJP sweeps Chhattisgarh urban body polls
BJP wins mayor posts in all 10 municipal corporations, as well as in 35 municipal councils, and 81 nagar panchayats; Congress wins 8 municipal councils, 22 nagar panchayats; AAP tastes first win in Bilaspur
BJP secures clean sweep in Chhattisgarh urban body elections
RAIPUR: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has swept the urban body elections in Chhattisgarh, winning all 10 mayoral seats and leaving the Congress without a single victory. The BJPs dominance in these polls further cements its electoral supremacy in the state, following its victories in the 2023 Assembly elections and the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Polling was conducted on 11th February using electronic voting machines (EVMs) across 10 municipal corporations, 49 municipal councils, and 114 nagar panchayats. According to state election officials, the BJP secured chairperson posts in 35 out of the 49 municipal councils, while the Congress won 8, the Aam Aadmi Party claimed 1, and independents won 5. The BJP also emerged as the leading force in the 114 nagar panchayats, winning 81. The Congress secured 22, the Bahujan Samaj Party won 1, and independents claimed victory in 10. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai had repeatedly urged voters to support a triple-engine government at the national, state, and local levels to ensure uninterrupted development in Chhattisgarh. The BJP retains the trust of the people. Its a historic peoples mandate in our favour, Sai said. Our government will fulfil all promises of our manifesto Atal Vishwas Patra (released ahead of the elections), just as we are delivering on the pledges made under Modi ki Guarantee. Pankaj Jha, media advisor to the Chief Minister, echoed this sentiment: The voters have endorsed the leadership of the Sai government, its welfare initiatives, and policies. The BJP maintained a strong lead in all 10 municipal corporations from the moment vote counting began at 9 AM, while also securing major wins in most municipalities and nagar panchayats. Congress state president Deepak Baij acknowledged the partys poor performance, saying, The poll results were not as per our expectations. The party will introspect the results, and we accept the peoples decision.
BJP on its way to sweep urban bodies elections in Chhattisgarh, wins all 10 mayor posts
The BJP secured a landslide victory in Chhattisgarh's civic body elections, winning all ten mayoral posts and leading in numerous municipal wards. Elections for 173 urban bodies were held on February 11. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai credited the win to welfare schemes and fulfilled poll promises. The opposition Congress, AAP, and BSP also gained a few chairperson posts.
BJP sweeps Chhattisgarh mayoral polls, wins all 10 seats
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) achieved a sweeping victory in the Chhattisgarh civic polls by winning all 10 mayoral posts. The voter turnout was 72.19%, with Koriya and Gariaband recording the highest turnout. This victory, according to BJP chief JP Nadda, reflects the trust of people in the BJP's public welfare schemes and leadership under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
CRPF personnel injured in IED blast in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district
CRPF personnel injured by Maoist IED in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh; frequent attacks on security forces in Bastar region
10 killed as car collides with bus en route to Kumbh
Ten persons travelling in a Bolero car were killed in a head-on collision with a bus on a highway in the Meja police station area of Prayagraj late on Friday night, police said on Saturday. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Vivek Chandra Yadav said devotees from Chhattisgarhs Korba district were heading to the Maha Kumbh [] The post 10 killed as car collides with bus en route to Kumbh appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
10 Devotees Killed in Bolero-Bus Collision Near Prayagraj
Tragic accident claims 10 lives as Chhattisgarh pilgrims head to Maha Kumbh; CM Yogi expresses grief
Ten devotees from Chhattisgarh killed as car collides with bus enroute to Maha Kumbh
Deputy Commissioner of Police Vivek Chandra Yadav said devotees from Chhattisgarh's Korba district were heading to the Maha Kumbh to take a dip when the Bolero they were travelling in collided head-on with a bus on the highway.
Bus-car collision on highway claims lives of 10 devotees on way to Maha Kumbh
Bus-car collision on highway claims lives of 10 devotees on way to Maha Kumbh New Delhi: In a horrific accident, at least 10 people from Chhattisgarhs Korba area, who were on their way to the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, died after their vehicle collided with a bus full of devotees from Madhya Pradeshs Rajgarh, on [] The post Bus-car collision on highway claims lives of 10 devotees on way to Maha Kumbh appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Maha Kumbh 2025 | At Least 10 Devotees Killed After A Car Carrying Pilgrims Meet With An Accident
At least 10 people were killed and 19 others injured when a car carrying Maha Kumbh devotees from Chhattisgarh collided with a bus on the Prayagraj-Mirzapur highway in Uttar Pradesh n18oc_breaking-newsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
Kerala records highest retail inflation in India at 6.76% in January
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The new year has brought no respite to the financial woes of Malayalis as prices of essential commodities continued to spiral. The state recorded the highest retail inflation in the country in January, at 6.76%, even as the national average cooled to a five-month low of 4.31%. Kerala was followed by Odisha (6.05%) and Chhattisgarh (5.85%). The surge has been attributed to food prices, especially oils and fats. At 7.31%, rural inflation outpaced urban inflation (5.81%) in the state. Keralas inflation rate has breached the Reserve Bank of Indias tolerance cap of 6% every month since last October. The price rise in the state was above the national average since April in 2024. Kerala has been recording a higher inflation rate, driven by food prices, for the past three months. In January, food inflation in Kerala was 9.9%, as against the national average of 5.68%. This is imported inflation because the major component that pushed it up was oils and fats. The segment saw a 52% increase in January alone, said Kiran Kumar Kakarlapudi, assistant professor at Gulati Institute of Finance and Taxation, Thiruvananthapuram. According to him, Kerala witnessed single-digit inflation for oils and fats between January and August of 2024. The gap between the state rate and national average was low during the period. Prices of oils and fats have gone up consistently since October 2024 -- 33% in October, 40% in November, 44% in December and 52% in January. The segment jacked up the overall inflation rate, he said. Another contributor was the fruit basket. Food and beverages contribute 47% to total inflation. Increase in transportation costs also contributed to the price rise, he said.
51stKarbi Youth Festival ready to celebrate tradition, culture
HT Correspondent MAILOO, Feb 14: The 51stedition of the Karbi Youth Festival (KYF), one of Northeast Indias most prominent ethnic cultural events, will start from Saturday. The event will conclude on February 19. This years festival promises a vibrant showcase of tradition, art, and unity, with the Governor of Chhattisgarh Romen Deka slated to attend []
Cong replaces 6 gen secys in major organisational revamp
In a major organisational revamp, the Congress on Friday appointed former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel as general secretary in-charge of Punjab and Rajya Sabha MP Syed Naseer Hussain as general secretary for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
Girl dead, 15 hospitalised due to suspected food poisoning in Chhattisgarh's Kondagaon
KONDAGAON: A 9-year-old girl died and 15 persons are hospitalised due to suspected food poisoning in Kondagaon district in Chhattisgarh, an official said on Friday. They had food, which included chicken and paneer, on Wednesday at a family function in Hangwa village in Mardapal area, Kondagaon Chief Medical and Health Officer RK Singh said. After several persons complained of vomiting and dysentery, a health team was sent to the village on Thursday. The affected persons were shifted to Kondagaon district hospital. The girl died while being shifted to the facility. Currently, 15 persons, mostly children, are hospitalised, he said. Prima facie, food poisoning seems to be the cause. Samples of paneer and chicken from the house where the function was held have been sent for testing. Further action will be taken after reports are received. A health camp has been set up to screen villagers, Singh added. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, in a message on X, expressed grief over the incident and said minister Kedar Kashyap had visited the village to find out the condition of those hospitalised. Officers and doctors have been directed to make better arrangements for treatment, Sai said. 15 Vishnu Deo Sai (@vishnudsai) February 14, 2025
Mahakumbh 2025: 50 crore people take holy dip in a month, more than the population of a country
Its been a month since the inception of Mahakumbh on 13 th January 2025. With 15 days more, the event is expected to attract a massive surge in visitors. The three Amrit Snans have already been concluded on Makar Sankranti, Mauni Amavasya and Basant Panchami. Another important Snan was held on Magh Purnima. On the occasion of Magh Purnima on Wednesday alone, nearly two crore devotees took the holy dip in the sacred waters in Prayagraj. The population of the city is around 60 lakhs, and the devotees reaching on Magh Purnima were four times to this number. The visitors from far off places took the holy dip with chants of spiritual hymns and bhajans. Even though there has been a major mishap in Prayagraj when a stampede occurred at the Sangam nose on Triveni ghat, the administration has done excellent work managing the traffic and security at the event. As we have witnessed the peaceful commencement of the snan on Magh Purnima without any stampede, panic or chaos. In the last one month, the Mahakumbh has attracted a massive 50 crore visitors, making it the largest spiritual gathering in the world. It not only includes the common people, but also Indias PM, President, dignitaries and delegation from all over the world, political leaders, celebrities, the overall sections of the society. This figure speaks for itself, as no other country in the world, except for India and China has this huge population. The kind of gathering is one of a kind, something really unimaginable and unbelievable. Because, if you get on to add the population of Worlds 119 countries, that together forms a population of 50 crores. Even the combined populations of USA and Canada does not reach this count. After the stampede, the Uttar Pradesh Government came up with stricter and more organized traffic arrangements as well as efficient crowd control scrapping the VIP culture. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath himself monitored the situation closely on the snan schedules of Basant Panchami and Maghi Amavasya. It has been known that the CM ensured a close watch since the midnight. The DGP of Uttar Pradesh Prashant Kumar, Principal Secretary (Home) Sanjay Prasad and other senior officials have been managing it all smoothly in Prayag. The challenging situations have posed all throughout. Not only the surging crowd at the Sangam, there was another significant challenge of the moving crowd of devotees from states of Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar among others. Followed with the devotees heading towards Ayodhya to offer prayers at the newly established Ram temple, as well as at the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi, again a massive footfall. Less than a fortnight left for its commencement, let us see at what figure does the Mahakumbh concludes! The estimated target of 40 crore has already been surpassed, with a massive spillover of devotees.
Odisha ranks among medium scoring states
ARINDAM GANGULY, OP Bhubaneswar: The Devolution Index Report on panchayats in the country has placed Odisha under the category of medium scoring states along with Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. However, neighbouring states like West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, and eight more have ranked top in the list. The report provides insights into the progress []
With inflation consistently high, Centre asks Odisha to take action
BHUBANESWAR: Despite retail inflation in the country recording a five-month low in January owing to falling food prices, Odisha continues to be among the top three states making headlines for high inflation for over a year now. Meanwhile, neighbouring states like Jharkhand, Telangana and West Bengal have the lowest inflation rate. According to the data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, the retail inflation in Odisha was the second highest at 6.05 per cent last month after Keralas 6.76 per cent. Rural inflation was higher than the urban with 6.79 per cent and 4.07 per cent respectively. While the combined inflation rate was 6.96 per cent in December, it was 6.78 per cent in November. The rate was the third highest in Odisha after Chhattisgarh (7.63 per cent and 8.39 per cent) and Bihar (7.36 per cent and 7.55 per cent). Despite overall cooling trend, Odisha has consistently recorded inflation above 7 per cent for more than eight months between November 2023 and October 2024. The rate had shot up from one of the lowest 3.75 per cent in June 2023 to 8.73 per cent in December 2023. Surprisingly, the urban inflation rate in June 2023 was higher at 5.61 per cent than the rural rate at 3.02 per cent. However, the higher inflation in the state last month has been attributed to the rising price of essential commodities. The inflation rate of oil and fats was the highest at 15.64 per cent, followed by fruits 12.22 per cent, vegetables 11.35 per cent and personal care 10.58 per cent. Concerned over the situation, Union secretary of Statistics and Programme Implementation Saurabh Garg has advised the state government to take remedial actions. Citing November figures, Garg pointed out that Odisha experienced one of the highest year-on-year inflation rates among all major states. Some of the sub-groups exhibiting higher inflation are vegetables (30.59 per cent), oil and fats (17.6 per cent), cereal products (9.73 per cent) and fruits (8.86 per cent). Considering the potential impact on the states economy and in turn on the countrys economic and social progress, the Union secretary has urged chief secretary Manoj Ahuja to look into the matter and take immediate steps for easing inflation. Economists attributed the overall rise in retail inflation to food price volatility, supply chain bottlenecks and structural economic factors. They said Odishas economy relies heavily on mining and heavy industries, which do not necessarily translate into stable consumer prices. Secretary of Odisha Economics Association Amarendra Das said the prices of staple vegetables such as potatoes, tomatoes, and onions remained elevated for a long period and the state faces disruptions in food supply chains due to logistical issues. UPWARD GRAPH Retail inflation in Odisha was the 2nd highest at 6.05 pc last month Rural inflation rate was higher than urban with 6.79 pc and 4.07 pc respectively Odisha recorded inflation above 7 pc for over 8 months during Nov23- Oct24 High inflation last month attributed to rising price of essential commodities
Demand for Central Tribal University in Odisha's Sundagarh renewed
ROURKELA: The long-pending demand for a central tribal university (CTU) in Sundagarh district has been renewed with a Sambalpur-based voluntary organisation drawing attention of the central and state governments in this regard. Vivekananda Palli Agragami Seva Pratisthan (VPASP) director YK Mahakud shot off a letter to President Draupadi Murmu with copies marked to Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on February 3. Mahakud said Sundargarh holds significance in western Odisha and mooted setting up of a CTU and skill development centre at Rourkela for educational, social and economic empowerment of tribal girl students. A host of organisations including the CITU and voluntary outfit Sachetan Nagarik Manch for long have been demanding a CTU at Rourkela to benefit the connected tribal belts of Odisha, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. Noted educationist and former director of the National Institute of Technology-Rourkela (NIT-R) Prof Sunil Kumar Sarangi said the Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh (CTUAP) is the only in the country which was created in 2019 after amending act of the Central University of AP with special characterisation. Pointing to the distribution of Central Universities (CUs), he said there is no precedence of states (except Delhi) having more than one CU. Since Koraput has one CU, he said, it is highly unlikely the central government would allot second CU to Odisha in Sundargarh as a Central Tribal University.
AICC mulls change of Telangana in-charge to deal with dissent
HYDERABAD: The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has reportedly decided to change its Telangana in-charge in the next few days. According to party sources, the high command is contemplating appointing a senior leader who has the potential to handle the issues unique to Telangana and has experience in managing internal dissent. The grand old party is looking for a seasoned troubleshooter who can engage with MLAs, ministers, chief ministers confidants, and senior party members. Meanwhile, senior AICC leaders, including its president Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and others, met at Kharges residence in New Delhi on Thursday. Sources said that the party is considering the names of senior leaders like former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel, former deputy CM of Rajasthan Sachin Pilot, former MPs BK Hariprasad and Dr Ajoy Kumar as a replacement for the present Telangana in-charge Deepa Dasmunshi. Sources also stated that Sachin Pilot, who is currently in-charge of Chhattisgarh, has not shown much interest in continuing in that role and is instead keen on handling Telangana affairs. On the other hand, Bhupesh Baghels name is also under consideration, and he might be asked to take up the Telangana responsibility if the party does not decide to promote him as general secretary (organisation). Since Baghel has served as chief minister, he is seen as a leader who is capable of handling state party affairs. He is expected to address the grey areas within the party and close the communication gap among the leaders. Additionally, former MP BK Hariprasad from Karnataka and Dr Ajoy Kumar from Jharkhand are also in the race for the AICC Telangana in-charge post. Senior leaders from Telangana expect that whoever is appointed as the new in-charge must coordinate with the chief minister, ministers, MLAs, and party leaders to ensure the party functions as a well-oiled machine. They are also recalling recent controversies that became sensational but could have been prevented at an early stage with better coordination. According to sources, the party leadership might announce the new committee for the TPCC and the name of the new AICC in-charge next week.
Chhattisgarh police identified 28 Maoists, including those involved in a deadly IED blast, and recovered weapons looted from security forces. An anti-Maoist operation in Bijapur led to the deaths of several Maoists and two policemen, marking significant progress in reducing Maoist influence in the Bastar division.
Chhattisgarh: Sai ministry members take holy dip in Maha Kumbh
Mr Sai called Maha Kumbh the grand confluence of faith, spirituality, and tradition, underscoring its significance as a sacred medium that connects the soul with the divine and embodies the eternal essence of Indian culture
Jan 6 IED blast kingpin also killed in Chh'garh encounter
The 31 ultras killed in the February 9 encounter in Bijapur in Chhattisgarh included the mastermind of the January 6 IED blast in which eight security personnel and a civilian lost their lives and several other deadly attacks, a police official said. Among the 31 ultras killed in the encounter was Hunga Karma, who was secretary of the west Bastar division of the outlawed Communist Party of India (Maoist) and carried a reward of Rs 8 lakh on his head. He was the mastermind of the January 6 attack on security personnel. Karma also masterminded the 2006 Murkinar camp attack in which 11 police personnel were killed as well as the 2007 Ranibodli camp attack in which 55 security personnel were killed. Of the 31 killed ultras, 28, including 17 men and 11 women, have been identified and they carried a cumulative reward of Rs 1.10 crore on their heads. Out of the 81 Naxalites gunned down in the state so far this year, 65 were killed in the Bastar division, which comprises Bijapur and six other districts. So far this year, 77 firearms, including two AK-47 rifles, five Self Loading Rifles (SLR) and two INSAS rifles and three.303 rifles, have been recovered following separate encounters in Bastar region, the IG informed.
CGPSC SSE 2024 prelims answer key out: Check direct link, steps to challenge here
The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) has released the provisional answer key for SSE 2024. Candidates can download it from psc.cg.gov.in and challenge discrepancies until February 21, 2025. The exam was held on February 9, 2025. Objections require a fee and supporting documents. Stay updated on the official website for further notifications.
19 Maoists from Chhattisgarh surrender before police in Telanganas Bhadrachalam
CGPSC State Service Exam Answer Key 2025 Out at psc.cg.gov.in Download Answer Key PDF Here
CGPSC State Service Exam Answer Key 2025: Aspirants Can Check and Download The Answer Key of CGPSC 2025 for the State Service Exam On its psc.cg.gov.in by Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission. Acquire all CGPSC State Service Exam Answer Key 2025, Question paper with Answers and Other required details here.
The Chhattisgarh High Court recently acquitted a man who indulged in unnatural sex with his wife leading to her death on the grounds that a man cannot be prosecuted for marital rape in India. The case involved the husband of a victim who died on December 11, 2017. The prosecution argued that the man engaged in forceful and unnatural sexual intercourse with his wife, inserting his hand into her anus, which allegedly led to severe pain and ultimately contributed to her death. The victims dying declaration, recorded by an executive magistrate, stated that she had fallen ill due to the forceful sexual intercourse by her husband, The Hindustan Times report said. In May 2019, the trial court convicted the appellant for rape, unnatural offences, and culpable homicide not amounting to murder, sentencing him to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment. A single-judge bench of justice Narendra Kumar Vyas of Chhattisgarh High Court overturned the order. In the present case, the appellant is a husband and victim is a woman and here she is a wife and parts of the body which are used for carnal intercourse are also common, therefore, the offence between husband and wife cannot be made out under Section 375 of IPC, the high court judge wrote in the order. About the homicide charges, justice Vyas maintained that the girls dying declaration could not be relied upon because it lacked corroboration and there were doubts about its veracity too, the HT report said. Marital rape is not punishable by law in India. The High Court judgment now leaves unnatural sex out of the ambit of punishment as well, NDTV noted. NDTV recalled that the Supreme Court was hearing a clutch of petitions seeking criminalisation of marital rape but the hearing got suspended as then Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud who headed the bench was about to retire. A new bench is expected to hear the matter. The Centre maintains that protection of the institution of marriage is essential and there is no need to criminalise marital rape. So it is not within the court's purview to take a decision on the matter. During the hearing, the government also maintained that parliament has provided several measures to protect the consent of a married woman within marriage, NDTV added.
Supreme Court pulls up ED for using PMLA to keep accused in jail
Supreme Court expressed surprise at how the accused was kept in custody if a court order taking cognisance of the complaint was quashed by Chhattisgarh High Court
SC pulls up ED for using PMLA to keep accused in jail
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has pulled up the ED for using the Prevention of Money Laundering Act to keep an accused in jail and questioned if the provision was eing misused like the dowry law. A bench of Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan observed on Wednesday while granting bail to Arun Pati Tripathi, a former excise officer from Chhattisgarh. The top court expressed surprise at how the accused was kept in custody if a court order taking cognisance of the complaint was quashed by the Chhattisgarh High Court. The concept of PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act) cannot be that a person should remain in jail. If the tendency is to keep the person in jail, even after cognisance is quashed, what can be said? See what happened in 498A cases, PMLA also being misused like that? the bench asked. Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code protects married women from cruelty by their husbands and their relatives. During the hearing, Additional Solicitor General SV Raju, appearing for the Enforcement Directorate (ED), opposed the grant of bail, saying crooks could not get away on technical grounds. Raju submitted cognisance was quashed for lack of sanction and that it was irrelevant for bail. Expressing dismay, the bench said, It is shocking that the ED knows the cognisance was quashed, yet this was suppressed. We should summon the officers. The ED must come clean. What kind of signals are we giving? Order taking cognisance is quashed and the person is in custody, the top court bench said. The apex court was hearing an appeal of Tripathi, an Indian Telecom Services officer, challenging a Chhattisgarh High Court order denying him bail in connection with the high-profile liquor scam in the state. Tripathi, who served on deputation as special secretary and managing director of the Chhattisgarh State Marketing Corporation Limited, was arrested after an ED investigation. The ED initiated the probe based on a predicate offence registered by the economic offences wing, Raipur, under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Corruption Act. The federal agency alleged a criminal syndicate comprising senior government officials, private individuals, and political executives manipulated the state's excise policies to extort illegal earnings from the liquor trade.
Chhattisgarh CM, Cabinet, all-party MLAs head to Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh
Chhattisgarh CM, Cabinet, all-party MLAs head to Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh Raipur: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, along with his Cabinet, ruling and opposition MLAs, and all the Lok Sabha MPs from the state, is heading to Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, to participate in the Maha Kumbh and take a holy dip at the sacred [] The post Chhattisgarh CM, Cabinet, all-party MLAs head to Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai, state leaders to take holy dip at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj
Chhattisgarh's CM Vishnu Deo Sai announced a collective holy dip at the Mahakumbh Mela 2025 with state officials visiting Prayagraj. The ongoing festival has already seen over 462.5 million devotees. Authorities implemented new management techniques following a prior mishap to ensure smooth conduct.
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai, state leaders to take holy dip at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai and key officials will visit Prayagraj for a holy dip in the Mahakumbh Mela 2025. Over 462.5 million devotees have already participated since January. Lessons from past mishaps have led to improved arrangements for future events, ensuring a safer experience for pilgrims.
PM Modis gifts to French president, first lady rich with Indian traditions
NEW DELHI, Feb 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has gifted a Dokra artwork, depicting musicians with studded stonework, to French President Emmanuel Macron and an exquisite silver hand-graved table mirror with floral and peacock motifs to the first lady of France, officials said on Wednesday. The Dokra art is a renowned metal-casting tradition from Chhattisgarh, showcasing intricate craftsmanship using the ancient lost-wax technique. Rooted in the regions rich tribal heritage, this artwork depicts traditional musicians in dynamic poses, highlighting the [] The post PM Modis gifts to French president, first lady rich with Indian traditions appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Mystery report reaches SC, parties say they didn't file it
A confidential report, undated and unsigned, mysteriously appeared before the Supreme Court during a hearing on the Enforcement Directorate's plea concerning Anil Tuteja's bail in the Chhattisgarh liquor scam. No party claimed responsibility for it. The court is set to investigate further, instructing advocates to review the report and the registrar to trace its origin.
PMLA provisions can't be used to keep accused somehow in jail: SC
The Supreme Court observed that the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) should not be misused to keep the accused in jail unnecessarily. The court granted bail to an IAS officer accused in the Chhattisgarh liquor case, highlighting that his continued custody is unwarranted after the high court quashed the session court's cognizance order.
Chhattisgarh HC: Unnatural sex between man and his adult wife without consent not an offence
Bilaspur: The Chhattisgarh High Court Monday acquitted a Jagdalpur man who had been convicted of rape, unnatural sex, and culpable homicide in the death of his wife. Justice Narendra Kumar Vyas ruled that sexual intercourse, including unnatural acts, between a man and his adult wife, even without her consent, cannot be treated as an offence. []
Chhattisgarh HC: Unnatural Sex with Wife Not Punishable
High Court acquits man convicted of unnatural sex and culpable homicide, citing marital immunity in India
'Consent not important': High Court on unnatural sex between husband and wife
The Chhattisgarh high court acquitted a man convicted of rape after ruling that sexual acts by a husband with his adult wife without her consent are not offences. The court stated that the amended Section 375 of the IPC excludes marital rape. The man had faced charges following his wife's death in 2017.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has recently held that non-consensual unnatural sex or any other non-consensual sexual act committed by the husband on his major wife is not an offence.
