Maoism Never Benefitted Society, Only Caused Destruction: Amit Shah
Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh), Feb 9: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said Maoism never benefitted any society and spread destruction wherever it existed, citing examples of nations like Colombia, Peru and Cambodia. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the three-day division-level Bastar Pandum 2026 cultural event at Jagdalpur, the headquarters of Chhattisgarhs Bastar district, Shah reiterated that the Naxal menace will be uprooted completely from the nation by March 31. He appealed to Naxalites to surrender and join the mainstream, [] The post Maoism Never Benefitted Society, Only Caused Destruction: Amit Shah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared Maoism destructive and vowed to end Naxalism by March 31. He urged Naxals to surrender for rehabilitation, highlighting Chhattisgarh's attractive policy. Development projects are underway in Bastar, promising electricity, mobile connectivity, and economic growth. The government aims to preserve Bastar's culture, not its violence.
Liquor scam: SC to hear Chhattisgarh govt plea against Chaitanya Baghels bail next week
The Supreme Court will hear the Chhattisgarh government's appeal against bail for Chaitanya Baghel in liquor scam cases next week. A key witness has reportedly stopped appearing after his bail. Separately, Saumya Chaurasia, former deputy secretary to Bhupesh Baghel, was advised to approach the Chhattisgarh High Court for bail in fresh FIRs.
RSS made immense contribution to Indias journey before and after Independence: Shah
RAIPUR, Feb 8 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday hailed the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, saying it has made an immense contribution to Indias journey before and after Independence, one that no historian can deny. Addressing a conclave of Organiser Weekly on the book Chhattisgarh@25 Shifting The Lens, published by Bharat Prakashan, Shah said the positive contribution of RSS volunteers is visible across every sphere of national and social life. ..Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has made a very big [] The post RSS made immense contribution to Indias journey before and after Independence: Shah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Maoist surrenders rising, peace opening doors for jobs and industry: Chhattisgarh CM
Chhattisgarh aims to be Maoist-free by March 2026. The state is implementing a revised surrender and rehabilitation policy to encourage surrenders. Development plans for Nava Raipur include creating a smart capital with AI and tech hubs. Remote areas will see industrial growth, and Bastar's development is a key focus.
Double-engine govt delivering gains in anti-Maoist fight: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced a decisive plan to eradicate Maoism by March 2026. He highlighted successful security strategies and development initiatives in Chhattisgarh. The government is committed to freeing the nation from this menace. Coordination among states and central agencies is crucial to prevent Maoist movement. Ensuring equal development opportunities for all affected areas remains a priority.
Shah sets March 31 deadline to end Naxalism
Directors General of the CRPF, BSF, ITBP and NIA, along with police chiefs of Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Telangana and other senior officers, were also present.
Chhattisgarh: Shah Reviews Counterinsurgency Strategy, Reiterates To End Maoist Menace By March 31
As per Chhattisgarh police, since January 2024, more than 500 Maoists, including CPI (Maoist) general secretary Nambala Keshav Rao alias Basavaraju, have been killed in separate encounters in the state, while around 1,900 Maoists were arrested and over 2,500 surrendered
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Amit Shah's Big Charge At Congress: 'Bhupesh Baghel's Govt Supported Naxalism In Chhattisgarh'
Speaking at a review meeting in Raipur with officials of the Chhattisgarh government, Amit Shah accused the Congress of backing Naxalism.
The meeting held at a hotel in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar was attended by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, Union Home Secretary, Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and Special Secretary (Internal Security) in the Ministry of Home Affairs, says official
Anti-Naxal Strategy Yielding Results, Menace Will Be Eradicated By March 31, Says Shah
Raipur, Feb 8: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that security-centric strategy, infrastructure development, and disruption of Maoist financial networks have yielded results in the fight against Left-Wing Extremism, asserting that the menace will be completely eradicated before March 31. Shah made the remarks after chairing a high-level security review meeting on Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) in Chhattisgarhs capital Raipur, weeks ahead of the Centres March 31 deadline to eliminate Maoist insurgency. The Home Minister, in a post on [] The post Anti-Naxal Strategy Yielding Results, Menace Will Be Eradicated By March 31, Says Shah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Amit Shah chairs LWE review meet in Chhattisgarh: Union home secretary, IB chief among those present
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed Left-Wing Extremism security in Raipur. The meeting included top officials and state chief ministers. Chhattisgarh has seen significant success against Maoists this year. Over 500 Naxalites were killed, with many arrests and surrenders. This comes as the Centre aims to end the insurgency by March 31.
SC Bail: Former Chhattisgarh minister Kawasi Lakhma to Stay in Odishas Malkangiri
One of the conditions imposed by the court was that Lakhma must live outside his home state and appear in court on trial dates
51 Maoists with 1.61 crore reward surrender in Chhattisgarh's Bastar division
In Sukma, 21 cadres of the Darbha division, south Bastar division, and Kalahandi-Kandhamal-Boudh-Nayagarh (KKBN) division (Odisha) of Maoists turned themselves in before senior police and CRPF officers.
51 Maoists carrying a bounty of Rs 1.61 crore surrender in Bastar
Bijapur/Sukma (Chhattisgarh): As many as 51 Maoists, carrying a collective bounty of Rs 1.61 crore, surrendered before the police in two districts under the Bastar division on Saturday, February 7, a senior officer said. The surrender coincided with the inauguration of the Bastar Pandum 2026 festival in Jagdalpur, the headquarters of Bastar district, by President 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 .
51 Naxalites with Rs 1.61 crore reward surrender in Chhattisgarh's Bastar division
With the March 31, 2026, deadline to eliminate Naxalism closing in, the number of surrenders across Chhattisgarh so far this year now stands at around 300.
Gadchiroli Police release more details on anti-Maoist operation
According to officers, the operation began late on Tuesday after intelligence inputs indicated the presence of Company No 10 cadres and other Maoist members from Chhattisgarh in the border forests, allegedly planning violent activities
Crackdown On Maoists Ends Fear, Development Dawn Rising In Bastar: President
JAGDALPUR (Chhattisgarh), Feb 7: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday said decisive action taken by the government against Maoists has ended the atmosphere of fear and distrust in the Bastar region, paving the way for a new dawn of development. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the three-day divisional-level Bastar Pandum festival in Jagdalpur, the Bastar [] The post Crackdown On Maoists Ends Fear, Development Dawn Rising In Bastar: President appeared first on Northlines .
Govts Action Against Maoists Ended Fear In Bastar, New Dawn Of Development Rising: President
JAGDALPUR (CHHATTISGARH), Feb 7: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday said that decisive action by the government against Maoists has ended the atmosphere of fear and distrust in the Bastar region, and a new dawn of development is setting in. Speaking after inaugurating the three-day divisional-level Bastar Pandum festival in Jagdalpur, the headquarters of Bastar district, the President appealed to those who have renounced violence and joined the mainstream to trust the Constitution and democracy and not be misled by those [] The post Govts Action Against Maoists Ended Fear In Bastar, New Dawn Of Development Rising: President appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
President also appealed to those who have renounced violence and joined the mainstream to trust the Constitution and democracy and not be misled by those seeking to divert them from the path of peace
Top Maoist leader Prabhakar among seven killed in Gadchiroli
Prabhakar alias Loketi Chandar Rao, who hailed from Kamareddy in Telangana and was in-charge of the Maoists' Gadchiroli Division Committee, West Sub-Zonal Bureau and 'Company No 10', carried a reward of Rs 25 lakh on his head, officials said. Following intelligence inputs about the movement of surviving cadres of 'Company No 10' and unknown Maoist formation from Chhattisgarh, an operation was launched on the night of February 3, Gadchiroli police said in a release. Fourteen units of C-60 - a special anti-Maoist force of Gadchiroli Police - launched the operation near Phodewada village on Narayanpur-Gadchiroli border, it said.
Classic case of consensual relationship turning acrimonious: Supreme Court quashes FIR alleging rape
The bench delivered its verdict on an appeal challenging a March last year order of the Chhattisgarh High Court that had refused to quash the proceedings arising out of the FIR registered in Bilaspur district in February 2025
Maoist killed in encounter near Gadchiroli-Chhattisgarh border, AK-47 recovered
According to an official statement issued by the Gadhchiroli Police, based on credible intelligence about the presence of remaining Maoist members of Company Number 10 and an unidentified Maoist group from Chhattisgarh, a large-scale search operation was launched
Top Naxalite Udham Singh Killed in Encounter in Chhattisgarh
Acting on specific intelligence inputs about the presence of Singh and other armed cadres in the forest and hilly areas under Tarrem police station limits, security personnel launched an operation, Bijapur Superintendent of Police Jitendra Kumar Yadav said.
Maoist Udham Singh with Rs 8 lakh bounty killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh
Bijapur: A senior Maoist carrying a reward of Rs 8 lakh on his head was gunned down on Thursday, February 5, by security forces in an encounter in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur district, police said. He was identified as Udham Singh, a divisional committee member of the south Bastar division of the outlawed Communist Party of India 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 .
12 Maoists with 46 lakh bounty surrender in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur
The cadres, including eight women, belonging to the 'south sub zonal buro' of Maoists, turned themselves in before senior police officials here under the Bastar police's 'Poona Margem' (from rehabilitation to social reintegration) initiative, Bijapur Superintendent of Police Jitendra Kumar Yadav said.
Naxalite killed in encounter with cops in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur
Bijapur: A Naxalite was killed in an encounter with security personnel in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh on Thursday, February 5, a police official said. The exchange of fire broke out in a forest in the southern part of the district at 7.30 am when a joint team of security forces was out on an anti-Naxalite 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 .
Maoist killed in encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur
There has been a rise in fatalities among insurgents as the government aims to eliminate Left-Wing Extremism by the end of March
Chhattisgarh: Security forces recover body of one Maoist and AK-47 in Bijapur encounter
Security forces in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, have recovered the body of a Maoist during an encounter. An AK-47 rifle was also found at the scene. The operation was launched following reports of armed Maoist presence. Intermittent firing occurred between the forces and Maoists. This follows a similar recovery of two Maoist cadres and weapons last month in the same district.
Odisha's Malkangiri District Declared Naxal-free
The announcement comes days after Nabrangpur district was declared Maoist-free after nine red rebels surrendered in neighbouring Chhattisgarh.
Chhattisgarh Youth Loses Life After Alleged Stabbing by Girlfriend
Roshni allegedly stabbed Kamta suspecting him of seeing another woman, authorities say
With Naxal Deadline Near, Amit Shah To Hold Final Security Review In Chhattisgarh, May Visit Bastar
Sources said the home minister intends to conduct a direct ground assessment in Bastar, one of the remaining Naxal-affected regions, and meet local communities
Boyfriend Blocks Her Calls And Messages, Woman Stabs Him To Death
A shocking and sensational murder has shaken Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur after a young woman allegedly stabbed her boyfriend to death during a heated argument over being blocked on his mobile phone.
Supreme Court grants interim bail to former Chhattisgarh Minister in two liquor scam cases
A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant granted the interim relief after considering the fact that Kawasi Lakhma had been in jail since his arrest by ED on January 15 last year on money laundering charges
Chhattisgarh liquor scam: Supreme Court grants interim bail to Congress leader Kawasi Lakhma
The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended interim bail to former Chhattisgarh Excise Minister and sitting Congress MLA Kawasi Lakhma in proceedings arising out of the alleged Chhattisgarh liquor scam. The three-judge Bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul M Pancholi took into consideration the prolonged period of incarceration [] The post Chhattisgarh liquor scam: Supreme Court grants interim bail to Congress leader Kawasi Lakhma appeared first on India Legal .
Bihar, Assam, Chhattisgarh lead the way in installing smart electricity meters: Govt in Rajya Sabha
Supreme Court grants interim bail to ex-Chhattisgarh excise minister in liquor scam cases
The Supreme Court has granted interim bail to former Chhattisgarh minister Kawasi Lakhma. He was arrested in two alleged liquor scam cases. Lakhma has been in jail since January 2025. The court imposed several conditions on his bail. He must live outside the state and submit his passport.
At least seven policemen suffered injuries while shielding over two dozen people, including women and children, against a mob of hundreds for several hours
Foresters Plan To Trap Elusive Tiger In Cage
Tiger from Chhattisgarh moving along Godavari river's course: Reports
Reinforcement rushed to the village to prevent further escalation of the situation, police said.
Anti-Encroachment Drive Brings Rare Falcons, Hornbills to Chhattisgarh Sanctuary
The predator raptor hunted a peacock, its prey, in the area on Monday, Mr. Jain said.
It all looked fine until muddy water started to flood the gates. A few seconds later, the pipe exploded.
Ranji Trophy | Pragnay hits ton as Hyderabad piles the pressure on Chhattisgarh
The home team eyes a strong finish to the season after securing a 348-run first-innings lead; it is eight wickets away from victory
Centre to bring new agriculture laws to provide strong legal protection to farmers: Chouhan
Raipur, Jan 31: Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday said the Centre will soon introduce new agricultural laws to provide strong legal protection to farmers. He asserted that exploitation of farmers through fake seeds, spurious fertilisers and counterfeit pesticides will no longer be tolerated, and warned of strict and punitive action against those harming the cultivators interests. Chouhan made the remarks during his one-day visit to Chhattisgarh, during which he interacted with farmers in two [] The post Centre to bring new agriculture laws to provide strong legal protection to farmers: Chouhan appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Ranji Trophy | AbhirathandHimatejastons help Hyderabad take control against Chhattisgarh
Aman and Pragnay also notch up half-centuries as the home batters grind it out without any urgency
Appointment of booth-level agents, the movement to restore MGNREGA, and alleged irregularities during the final stages of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls were among the issues discussed
Chhattisgarh: Abujhmad Half Peace Marathon To Kick Off On Jan 31
Over 100 international sprinters to take part
Chhattisgarh; 2 Hardcore Maoists Gunned Down In Bastar
Automatic weapons recovered
Let's See His Reaction: Woman's Reel-Making Day Inside Boyfriend's Jail
Raipur Central Jail, meant to be one of the most secure institutions in Chhattisgarh, is once again under a cloud after a sensational video surfaced showing a young woman freely recording a video inside the jail's visiting room.
Two Maoists with Rs 7 lakh reward killed in encounter in Bijapur
Bijapur: Two dreaded Maoists involved in several incidents of violence and carrying a collective reward of Rs 7 lakh were killed in an encounter with security forces in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh on Thursday, January 29, police said. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai praised the security forces for the success, describing the slain as Maoists Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
SC Directs Poll Panel To Display Names On Logical Discrepancies List In SIR Of Electoral Rolls
New Delhi, Jan 29: The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Election Commission to display the names of those on the logical discrepancies list at gram panchayat bhavans and block offices, where documents and objections will also be submitted, during the ongoing special intensive revision of electoral rolls in various states. After the completion of the revision in Bihar, the second phase of the exercise is being carried out across nine states Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, [] The post SC Directs Poll Panel To Display Names On Logical Discrepancies List In SIR Of Electoral Rolls appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Encounter breaks out between Naxalites and cops in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur
Bijapur: An encounter broke out between security personnel and Naxalites in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur district on Thursday, a police official said. The face-off started in the morning at a forest in the southern part of Bijapur when a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on an anti-Naxalite operation based on the presence of armed 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 .
Bodies Of Two Maoists Recovered, Arms Seized During Encounter In Chhattisgarh's Bijapur
The encounter took place after a search operation was launched based on specific inputs about the presence of armed Maoists in the area
Chhattisgarh Govt Denies Link After Midday Meal Union Alleges Deaths Of 2 Members
The union leader claimed that the state government has failed to heed to their long-standing demands such as hike in monthly honorarium of the cooks engaged in preparation of midday meal in the government schools.
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Chhattisgarh: Naxal Arms, Explosive Dumps Recovered in Bastar Jungles
Recovered three arms and explosive dumps of Naxals in the area during the de-mining operation.
Who Is Budhri Tati? Walked To 570 Villages In Naxal-Affected Bastar, Now A Padma Shri Awardee
Budhri Tati from Hiranar village in Dantewada and the Garhbole couple from Barsur will receive the Padma Shri for their work in womens empowerment in Bastar, Chhattisgarh
Telanganas mega tribal festival Medaram Maha Jathara to begin on Jan 28
Hyderabad: An estimated three crore devotees from Telangana and neighbouring Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh and other states are expected to converge at the Maha Jathara of tribal goddesses Sammakka and Saralamma at Medaram in Mulugu district to be held from January 28 to 31. The state government has made elaborate arrangements for the biennial Maha Jathara 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 .
Vande Mataram front and centre at Republic Day
Republic Day celebrations prominently featured the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram,' with performances and tableaux across states. The national song's significance was highlighted, becoming a focal point for political discourse, particularly between the BJP and TMC ahead of West Bengal's assembly polls. Gujarat and Chhattisgarh, among others, showcased tributes to the patriotic anthem.
11 personnel injured in Maoist IED blast in Chhattisgarh district
Maoists planted improvised explosive devices in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district. The devices detonated during an anti-Maoist operation. Eleven security personnel sustained injuries. Ten personnel belong to the District Reserve Guard. One injured is from the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action. The injured have been admitted to a hospital in Raipur. Their condition is stable.
Pursuing Their Passions sans Limelight Gets Padma Honour to 4 in MP, 3 in Chhattisgarh
The Godbole couple have been providing free medical care in remote tribal regions such as Bastar and Abujhmad for more than three and half decades.
Tricolour Rises In Chhattisgarh District's Red Zones Hours After IED Blasts
In a moment that reshaped the political landscape of conflict-hit central India, democracy reached areas where fear had long held sway.
Dismissed From Job, Home Guard Attempts Suicide At Collector's Office
A Home Guard jawan dismissed from service allegedly attempted suicide by consuming pesticide inside the Collectorate in Chhattisgarh's Korba city on Monday, police said.
IEDs planted by Maoists blasts in Chhattisgarh, 11 personnel injured
Raipur: Eleven security personnel were injured after improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted by Maoists went off during an anti-Maoist operation in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur district, an official said on Monday, January 26. The explosions occurred the previous day when a joint team of security personnel were out on an anti-Maoist operation in the Karregutta Hills area 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 .
Eleven security personnel injured as IEDs planted by Maoists go off in Chhattisgarh
The explosions occurred in the forests of Karregutta Hills on January 25, a police official said
11 security personnel injured as IEDs planted by Naxalites go off in Chhattisgarh
Eleven security personnel were injured in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district. Improvised explosive devices planted by Maoists detonated during an anti-Naxalite operation. The explosions occurred in the forests of Karregutta Hills. Ten personnel were from the District Reserve Guard and one from the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action. The injured have been admitted to a hospital in Raipur.
Simran Bala, a 26-year-old CRPF Assistant Commandant from Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district, is set to create Republic Day history by leading an all-male contingent on Kartavya Path. From schooling in Naushera to cracking UPSC CAPF on her first attempt, her journey spans academic grit, frontline service in Chhattisgarh, and a career shaped by perseverance.
'Red Terror' gives way to Tricolour: 41 Chhattisgarh villages to celebrate R-Day for first time
Chhattisgarh's Bastar region witnesses a historic Republic Day as 41 villages freed from Maoist influence hoist the Tricolour for the first time. This marks a significant victory against 'Red Terror,' ushering in an era of peace and development, with security camps facilitating governance and welfare schemes.
CBI court reverses Congress's Bhupesh Baghel's discharge in 2017 obscene video case
A Raipur CBI court has overturned the discharge of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel. The case involves an alleged obscene video from 2017 targeting ex-minister Rajesh Munnat. The court also rejected appeals from other accused individuals. The CBI had previously filed chargesheets in the matter. The case originated from an FIR lodged by Chhattisgarh Police.
Eight Maoists Surrender Before Ramagundam CP In Peddapalli
Speaking on the occasion, Jha said the group comprised individuals who had performed various roles within the Maoist hierarchy and were primarily active along the Telangana-Chhattisgarh border, particularly in Bijapur district. Of the eight, seven hail from Rampur village in Chhattisgarh, while one is a native of Telangana
Chhattisgarh: 70-foot steel bridge stolen overnight in Korba, five arrested
A 70-foot steel bridge, weighing over 10 tonnes and built four decades ago in Chhattisgarh's Korba city, was stolen overnight. Police have identified 15 individuals involved in the theft, with five arrested so far. The accused confessed to dismantling the bridge using gas cutters to sell the iron as scrap.
40-Year-Old, 10-Tonne Steel Bridge Stolen Overnight In Chhattisgarhs Korba, Five Arrested
A 70-foot, 10-tonne steel bridge in Korba vanished overnight. Police arrested five of 15 accused, including Lochan Kevat and Jaysingh Rajput. Investigation continues.
10-tonne steel bridge on canal stolen overnight in Chhattisgarh's Korba; five held
The bridge, around 70 feet long and five feet wide, was built nearly 40 years ago; arrested accused confessed to committing the theft to sell the iron as scrap
Odisha's Nabrangpur district declared 'Naxal-free'
Nabrangpur district in Odisha is now free of Naxal activity. This follows the surrender of nine Maoists, including seven women, in neighbouring Chhattisgarh. These individuals carried a bounty of Rs 47 lakh. Their operations spanned Nabrangpur and Chhattisgarh's Dhamtari district. This development aligns with the Centre's goal to eliminate Left-Wing Extremism nationwide.
GDC Ramkote Shines at 1st National Rover/Ranger Jamboree at Chhattisgarh
KATHUA, Jan 23: The Rangers of Government Degree College Ramkote proudly marked their maiden presence in the 1st National Rover/Ranger Jamboree ofthe Bharat Scouts and Guides held at Dudhli, Balod District, Chhattisgarh under the theme Sashakt Yuva, Viksit Bharat. The 12 Ranger college contingent consisted of Minakshi Devi (Sem V), Taniya Sharma (Sem V), Sakshi Devi (Sem V), Minu Devi (Sem V), Latasha Sharma (Sem V), Reeta Devi (Sem III), Neha Devi (Sem III), Sonali Sharma (Sem III), Nitakshi Sharma [] The post GDC Ramkote Shines at 1st National Rover/Ranger Jamboree at Chhattisgarh appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Nine Naxalites with Rs 47 lakh bounty surrender in Chhattisgarhs Dhamtari
Nine Naxalites surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Dhamtari district. The group included seven women and carried rewards totaling Rs 47 lakh. They cited disillusionment with Maoist ideology and forest life hardships. The state government's rehabilitation policy also influenced their decision. This development marks a significant blow to Maoist activities in the region. Authorities continue efforts to encourage further surrenders.
60-ft-Long Iron Bridge Stolen in Chhattisgarh Town Overnight, 5 Held
According to the police, 15 people involved in the theft were identified and five of them were arrested.
Nine Maoists Carrying Rs 47 Lakh Reward Surrender In Chhattisgarhs Dhamtari
9 Maoists including Jyoti and Usha surrendered in Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh, giving up arms and 47 lakh bounty, citing disillusionment and praising the states rehabilitation policy.
9 Maoists, Carrying Total Bounty Of Rs 47 Lakh, Surrender In Chhattisgarh
Nine Maoists carrying a cumulative reward of Rs 47 lakh surrendered before police in Chhattisgarh's Dhamtari district on Friday, a senior official said.
Chhattisgarh factory blast: Kiln sealed at steel plant after probe finds safety lapses
Workers were charred to death in the blast that occurred at Real Ispat and Power Ltd, in Bakulahi village on January 22, 2026 morning
Six Dead, Five Injured in Blast at Steel Plant in Chhattisgarh's Balodabazar
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai described the incident as extremely tragic
Watch: Deadly blast at Chhattisgarh iron factory
Six workers killed in blast at sponge iron factory in Chhattisgarh
The incident occurred at the Real Ispat Sponge Iron Factory located in Bakulahi village in the Bhatapara rural area, a police official said
Six Dead, Several Injured In Sponge Iron Factory Blast In Chhattisgarh's Bhatapara
Six workers were killed and several others were injured after a blast at a steel factory in Balodabazar-Bhatapara, Chhattisgarh, according to PTI.
Chhattisgarh: 7 workers killed, several injured in deadly blast at Baloda Bazar's steel plant, rescue operations underway
From Red Corridor To Residue: Inside The Final Bastion Of India's Maoist Insurgency
Security agencies estimate approximately around 400 senior Maoist cadres still remain active across Chhattisgarh, followed by Jharkhand and Odisha
Stunts, Selfies, And Scorpios: Korba's School Farewell Goes Wrong
School students in Chhattisgarh's Korba were caught on camera turning city roads into a dangerous playground, leaning out of speeding SUVs, shooting Instagram reels, and posing for selfies, as if traffic laws were optional and lives expendable.
Chhattisgarhs Sahu Samaj Bans Pre-Wedding Photoshoots
The Samaj leaders, in a meeting held here on January 17, said that the pre-wedding photo shoots defy the traditional values and burdens the families with unnecessary expenditures and hence, the practice should be banned across the community.
Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company Limited is recruiting 245 apprentices. Applications are open for ITI, Diploma, and Graduate candidates. The process begins January 20, 2026, and closes February 20, 2026. This one-year training offers practical experience and a stipend. Selection is based on merit. Interested individuals should register on apprenticeship portals and submit their forms by the deadline.
