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Post-Naxalism Bastar Poised to Double Income of Inhabitant Tribals in 3 Years: Sai

The action plan proposes development of the dairy sector in a massive way, expansion of irrigation coverage to 32,000 he

Deccan Chronicle 12 Jun 2026 12:15 am

Arms, explosives recovered from Maoist dump in Odisha district

The operation was carried out jointly by personnel of the District Voluntary Force and BSF following intelligence inputs

The Economic Times 10 Jun 2026 12:13 am

After Maoism, the next battle is for Adivasi trust

Constitutional guarantees hold the key to Bastars lasting peace

The Hindu 4 Jun 2026 12:21 am

33 Surrendered Naxals Forced Into Vasectomies By Maoists Undergo Successful Reversal Surgeries In Bastar

A health camp was held in the hospital to admit the surrendered Naxals, who had undergone vasectomy during their Maoist

Deccan Chronicle 4 Jun 2026 12:00 am

Bailey Bridges Draw Remote Bastar Villages To Mainstream Of Development

The Bailey Bridges, constructed by the Border Road Organization (BRO), have helped bridge the remote villages of Bastar,

Deccan Chronicle 2 Jun 2026 9:42 pm

Transforming Bastar: Health Services Reach Remote Villages in Dantewada

New Delhi, May 31: The village of Baderpalli, nestled among the dense forests and rugged hills of Dantewada, is witnessi

Morningstar 31 May 2026 2:26 am

Health Services Reach Remote Villages in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh

New Delhi, May 30: A new chapter of change is unfolding in the village of Badepalli, nestled among the dense forests and

Morningstar 30 May 2026 8:21 pm

Husband-Wife Duo Serving Tribals In Naxal-Hit Bastar To Receive Padma Shri

NEW DELHI, May 23: Husband-wife duo Dr Ramchandra Godbole and Suneeta Godbole, who have spent more than three decades pr

Daily Excelsior 23 May 2026 4:14 pm

A Moment of Joy: Home Minister Amit Shahs Visit to Bastar

New Delhi, May 22: Home Minister Amit Shah recently visited Chhattisgarh, where he participated in several events. He ch

Morningstar 22 May 2026 12:18 am

Cgarh: Bastar Produces First Tribal PhD Holder in Agriculture

Honoured With Young Scientist Award

Deccan Chronicle 20 May 2026 11:26 pm

Amit Shahs Commitment to Eradicating Naxalism Celebrated by BJP Leaders

Mumbai, May 19: BJP spokesperson Shah Nawaz Hussain welcomed the recent statements made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Morningstar 19 May 2026 11:01 pm

Amit Shah Launches Rs 20-Crore Rehabilitation Centres in Bastar for Surrendered Naxals

New centres aim at social, economic and psychological rehabilitation in Bastar

Deccan Chronicle 19 May 2026 9:10 pm

HCs Should Set Up Special Courts For Cases Pending For Over 5 Years: Union Minister Amit Shah

JAGDALPUR (CHHATTISGARH), May 19: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said High Courts should set up special courts

Daily Excelsior 19 May 2026 8:43 pm

Naxalism Eradicated From India Before March 31 Deadline: Amit Shah

It was after December 2023, when the BJP government was formed in Chhattisgarh, that we could eliminate Naxalism in Bast

NDTV 19 May 2026 6:17 pm

Amit Shah Declares End of Naxalism in Bastar, Promises New Era of Development

Raipur, May 19: Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Tuesday during a press conference in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh,

Morningstar 19 May 2026 4:52 pm

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Welcomes Yogi Adityanath at Regional Council Meeting

Raipur, May 19: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai warmly welcomed Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

Morningstar 19 May 2026 11:37 am

Amit Shah to Chair 26th Central Regional Council Meeting in Bastar

New Delhi, May 19: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will preside over the 26th meeting of the Central Regional Council in B

Morningstar 19 May 2026 7:41 am

India free from terror in J&K, Naxalism: Shah

JAGDALPUR (CHHATTISGARH), May 18: Union Home Minister Amit Shah today asserted that India is now by and large free from

Daily Excelsior 19 May 2026 4:06 am

70 security camps in Bastar to serve as service centres: Amit Shah

Security camps in Bastar, Chhattisgarh will transform into service centres. These centres will offer banking, Aadhaar, a

The Economic Times 19 May 2026 12:30 am

India is now Maoist-free, declares Shah, with pride

Home Minister says the country is largely free from security challenges of Jammu & Kashmir, the Northeast, and Naxalism;

The Hindu 18 May 2026 10:58 pm

70 Bastar Security Camps To Become Public Service Hubs, Announces Amit Shah

The move heralds the launch of the Bastar 2.0 roadmap where security camps, established in the remote areas of Bastar, a

Deccan Chronicle 18 May 2026 9:47 pm

Telangana officers honored by Amit Shah for their fight against Maoists

Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday, May 18, asserted that India is now by and large free

The Siasat Daily 18 May 2026 9:02 pm

Amit Shah Inaugurates Public Welfare Center in Bastar, Pays Tribute to Martyrs

Raipur, May 18: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Shaheed Veer Gundadhur Seva Dera in Netana

Morningstar 18 May 2026 6:47 pm

Amit Shah Launches Service Centers for Tribal Welfare in Bastar, Chhattisgarh

Mumbai, May 18: In Bastar, Chhattisgarh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Shaheed Veer Gundadhur Seva Dera

Morningstar 18 May 2026 3:08 pm

Chhattisgarh: Fatal Bus Accident in Bastar Leaves One Dead, 20 Injured

The accident took place in the early hours when the private bus was heading from the state capital Raipur to Sukma, a po

Deccan Chronicle 18 May 2026 1:08 pm

Woman killed, 20 persons injured as bus overturns in Chhattisgarh's Bastar

The accident took place in the early hours when the private bus was heading from the State capital Raipur to Sukma, says

The Hindu 18 May 2026 11:29 am

Amit Shah to Chair 26th Meeting of Central Regional Council in Bastar on May 19

Raipur, May 16: The 26th meeting of the Central Regional Council will take place in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, on May 19. Uni

Morningstar 16 May 2026 2:01 am

Amit Shah To Chair 26th Central Zonal Council Meeting In Bastar, Sai Reviews Preparation For Meet

Chief ministers of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand will participate in the meeting: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 15 May 2026 10:35 pm

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Dev Sai Discusses Development Plans with Amit Shah in New Delhi

Raipur, May 15: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai recently returned from a visit to New Delhi, where he met wit

Morningstar 15 May 2026 12:46 am

Amit Shah Likely to Review Security Situation in Post-Maoist Bastar

Union home minister may assess conditions for phased withdrawal of Central forces during May 18 Bastar visit

Deccan Chronicle 14 May 2026 9:43 pm

Chhattisgarh CM Discusses Development Initiatives with Amit Shah in New Delhi

New Delhi, May 14: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday in New

Morningstar 14 May 2026 6:01 pm

Cgarh: Naxal Dumps In Bijapur Yield Rs 65 Lakh Cash, 32 Weapons, Explosives

Security forces have launched an operation to recover Naxal dumps in Bastar with the inputs by the surrendered Maoists,

Deccan Chronicle 13 May 2026 11:58 pm

Maoists Dumps In Abujhmad Yield Over Rs One Crore Cash, Huge Cache Of Automatic Weapons, Ammunition, Explosives

The Naxal dumps were unearthed following inputs given by the surrendered Maoists, police intelligence, and local people,

Deccan Chronicle 12 May 2026 10:09 pm

Chhattisgarh; Another Remote Forested Village in Bastar Sees Light After Dusk for First Time

The scenario has changed with the electrification of the village.

Deccan Chronicle 7 May 2026 9:42 pm

ED probes suspected TTI-linked funds routed through foreign bank debit cards

According to the ED, its investigation revealed that there has been suspicious cash withdrawals using these foreign debi

The Hindu 24 Apr 2026 9:55 pm

Rare Ancient Manuscripts Found In Bastar During Manuscript Treasure Hunt Campaign

Emphasis was laid on formation of district-level committees, the appointment of nodal officers and the training of the s

Deccan Chronicle 24 Apr 2026 9:32 pm

A long-awaited respite for Bastar village as it gets tap water

Narayanpur Collector Namrata Jain said that a water supply system had been set up in the village under the Jal Jeevan Mi

The Hindu 14 Apr 2026 1:47 am

Bastar Village Celebrates First Wedding In 2 Decades As Maoist Shadow Lifts

The wedding celebration will go on for three days as per the tribal tradition: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 12 Apr 2026 9:32 pm

Watch | From gun to governance: Bastar after Maoists

Decades of Maoist control in Bastar are unravelling after the killing of top leaders, largescale surrenders and an expan

The Hindu 10 Apr 2026 6:44 pm

From hiding to hope: Bastar and its surrendered Maoists

The CAPF camp drive, security grid expansion, wipeout of leadership, erasure of corridors, and other reasons have result

The Hindu 10 Apr 2026 3:10 pm

Displaced During Salwa Judum, 31,000 Bastar Tribals Shun Chhattisgarh Govts Homecoming Offer

The representatives of these displaced families made their intentions clear to the Bastar administration, which has init

Deccan Chronicle 8 Apr 2026 9:32 pm

Calling someone bastard in anger is not obscene: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India ruled that using the word astard in a heated exchange does not constitute obscenity under Sec

The Economic Times 8 Apr 2026 4:33 pm

From Guns To Books: Tribal Children In Former Bastar Maoist Strongholds To Attend School For The First Time

The tribal children in these pockets have been deprived of basic education for almost two decades with the schools in so

Deccan Chronicle 7 Apr 2026 10:59 pm

After 33 years in Bastar forests, senior Maoist leader lays down arms, chooses Constitution

Known in police records as Papa Rao, he carried 25 lakh bounty and allegedly involved in several attacks on security for

The Hindu 7 Apr 2026 10:46 pm

Watch: The death that changed Bastar: Chhattisgarh top cop explains the End of Naxalism

Sundaraj P, Inspector General of Police, Bastar, Chhattigarh speaks with The Hindus Vijaita Singh on the decisive moment

The Hindu 7 Apr 2026 10:57 am

Post-Maoist Period Sai To Present Blueprint Of Bastars Development To PM, HM

Sources disclosed to this newspaper that the key focus of these meetings will be post-Maoist scenario, with detailed dis

Deccan Chronicle 7 Apr 2026 2:17 am

Abusive language alone not obscenity under Indian Penal Code: SC

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has held that mere use of abusive language such as the word bastard during a heated alterca

The Siasat Daily 6 Apr 2026 8:26 pm

Chhattisgarhs Chief Minister to Meet PM Modi and Amit Shah for Bastars Development

New Delhi, April 6: Chhattisgarhs Chief Minister, Vishnu Dev Sai, is set to hold crucial high-level meetings in New Delh

Morningstar 6 Apr 2026 7:29 pm

Cgarh Govt Mulls Rehabilitation Of Jailed Maoists, May Frame Policy Soon

While around 3,000 Maoists have surrendered, nearly 2,000 others have been arrested in the last one and half years in Ba

Deccan Chronicle 5 Apr 2026 9:16 pm

170 surrender in 31 days, almost realised goal of Naxal-free Bastar: IGP Sundarraj Pattilingam

A total of 170 Maoist cadres have returned to the mainstream in one month in Bastar Division, including the surrender of

The Economic Times 2 Apr 2026 3:32 pm

Bastar on the Path of Peace, Trust, and Development: CM Sai

Raipur, April 1: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai announced on Wednesday that Bastar is now racing towards pea

Morningstar 1 Apr 2026 6:06 pm

Forces Unearth Record Rs 14 Crore Naxal Dump In Bastar; 34 Rebels Surrender

The Naxal dump, valued at Rs 14.06 crore, was recovered in a forest in Bijapur district under south Bastar.

Deccan Chronicle 1 Apr 2026 1:44 am

42,000 sq. km Bastar region largely free from LWE influence; IEDs remain a challenge

Use of GPS devices, satellite phones, opening of new security camps helped tackle Maoist activities in the region, says

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 10:28 pm

44 Maoists surrender in Bastar; Chhattisgarh now Maoists-free, asserts CM

The surrender led to recoveries of a large cache of arms and ammunitions apart from cash amounting to 3 crore and gold w

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 9:53 pm

CPI (Maoist) Almost Extinct Now, Naxal movement Revival Next To Impossible: Bastar IG

Bastar was historically the strategic heartland of the Maoist movement. Sustained operations in Bastar have: Disrupted t

Deccan Chronicle 31 Mar 2026 6:29 pm

As anti-Naxal deadline nears, seven cadres surrender in Bastar, weakening Maoist network

Seven Naxalites, including four women, surrendered to security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region. Five members of t

The Economic Times 31 Mar 2026 4:09 pm

7 Naxalites Surrender in Bastar Ahead of LWE Deadline

The IG said efforts are underway to contact other active Maoist cadres in the region and encourage them to join the main

Deccan Chronicle 31 Mar 2026 4:07 pm

Bastar close to being considered Naxal-free, possibility of revival extremely remote: IGP

The statement came on the eve of the Centres deadline to eliminate Maoism in the country

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 1:07 am

Union Home Minister Amit Shah says India is Naxal-free, Politburo and central structure almost dismantled

Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared in Lok Sabha that India is now Naxal-free, with the movement's central structure

The Economic Times 31 Mar 2026 12:32 am

Congress Did Nothing To End Naxal Violence: Amit Shah In Lok Sabha

New Delhi, Mar 30: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday blamed the Congress for the long spell of Naxal violence, say

Daily Excelsior 30 Mar 2026 8:37 pm

From Arms to Alphabets: Bastar Liberated from Naxal Indoctrination Camps as Mainstream Education Returns

These schools were the training ground of Bal Sangham, the child wing of Maoists and the major sources of recruitments o

Deccan Chronicle 30 Mar 2026 8:28 pm

Naxalism has been almost eradicated from Bastar, the region is now on the path of development: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

Noting that the Modi government has taken several steps to usher development in areas that were affected by Left Wing Ex

The Economic Times 30 Mar 2026 7:02 pm

Deadline To End Maoist Threat Near, Chhattisgarh Massacre Site Under Shadow

The government's deadline for the complete eradication of Naxalism in the country, March 31, is at hand. But at Jhiram V

NDTV 29 Mar 2026 10:12 pm

Hardcore Maoist Killed In Sukma Encounter

A hardcore Maoist, carrying a bounty of Rs five lakh, was on Sunday gunned down in an encounter with the security forces

Deccan Chronicle 29 Mar 2026 9:40 pm

Bastar Nears Liberation from Left-Wing Extremism as Maoist Cadre Numbers Plummet

Raipur, March 27: In a significant development for Chhattisgarhs Bastar region, the number of armed Maoist cadres has dr

Morningstar 27 Mar 2026 1:59 am

Chhattisgarh: Naxal Commander Papa Raos Surrender May Spell Doom for LWE in Bastar

Ex-Maoist known as encyclopedia of reds in conflict zone

Deccan Chronicle 26 Mar 2026 10:19 pm

Post-Maoism Bastar, Security Camps to Turn Infrastructure Hub

Focus on demining of IEDs: Dy CM Sharma

Deccan Chronicle 26 Mar 2026 8:29 pm

Only 30 to 40 Maoists remain in Bastar, Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister

Papa Rao and 17 other Maoists carrying a collective reward of 87lakh surrender

The Hindu 25 Mar 2026 10:48 pm

Last Major Naxal Cadre Surrenders in Bastar Ahead of Deadline

Raipur, March 25: In a significant development just a week before the governments deadline to declare Bastar free of Nax

Morningstar 25 Mar 2026 4:14 am

Maoist Commander Papa Rao Surrenders, Citing Weakening of Organization

Bastar, March 24: In a significant development in Chhattisgarhs Maoist-affected Bastar region, security forces achieved

Morningstar 24 Mar 2026 10:14 pm

Bastar breakthrough leaves Dandakaranya Maoists 'leaderless' after 18 cadres surrender

A significant breakthrough in the fight against Left Wing Extremism occurred on March 24, 2026. Eighteen Maoist cadres,

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 8:22 pm

Ex-Maoists And Global Elite Athletes Run Together In Bastar Heritage Marathon 2026

The event also comprised a 21-km half marathon and 10-km and five-km fun run: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 22 Mar 2026 9:37 pm

Over 200 Ex-Maoists To Run In Sunday's Bastar Heritage Marathon

The marathon is scheduled to commence at the historic Lalbagh Ground in Jagdalpur, headquarters of Bastar, and conclude

Deccan Chronicle 21 Mar 2026 9:23 pm

Cgarh: Naxalism Ended, Only Formal Declaration Awaits: Sai

The 140 surrendered Naxals hailing from Bijapur and Kanker districts in Bastar of Chhattisgarh met the chief minister at

Deccan Chronicle 18 Mar 2026 9:01 pm

108 Maoists, Carrying Total Bounty Of Rs 3.95 Crore, Surrender In Bastar

In a dramatic development in the final phase of India's anti-Maoist campaign, security forces achieved one of their bigg

NDTV 12 Mar 2026 11:59 am

Cgarh: Central Forces to Leave Bastar by March 26, 2027: Cgarh Dep CM Sharma

In addition to this, around 20,000 state police personnel have been deployed in the region.

Deccan Chronicle 11 Mar 2026 11:01 pm

108 Naxals Surrender in Chhattisgarh

37 Maoists from Bijapur, 30 in Dantewada, 18 in Sukma, 16 in Bastar, four in Narayanpur and three in Kanker -- all from

Deccan Chronicle 11 Mar 2026 11:57 am

Rajya Sabha elections: Congress renominates Chhattisgarh MP Phulo Devi Netam

Phulo Devi Netam hails from Kondagaon district in the tribal pocket of Bastar

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 11:46 am

Final Push In Bastar: Forces Close In On Last 36 Maoists

Intelligence sources said that barely three dozen hardcore Maoists have remained active particularly in south Bastar and

Deccan Chronicle 2 Mar 2026 10:04 pm

2 Maoists Killed in Encounter in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur

Bastar Range Inspector General of Police P. Sunderraj appealed to remaining Maoist cadres to surrender and join the main

Deccan Chronicle 26 Feb 2026 9:16 pm

Cgarh: Welfare Measures For Farmers, Women, Focus On Tribal And Naxal-Affected Regions Mark Annual Budget For 2026-27 Of Chhattisgarh

The budget, presented in the House by finance minister O P Choudhury, places strong emphasis on the overall development

Deccan Chronicle 25 Feb 2026 3:54 am

Maoist Leaderships Surrender Signals Lasting Peace, An Emerging Reality: Bastar IG

Devji along with Central Committee Member (CCM) Murali alias Sangram, Telangana State Committee (TSC) secretary Damodar,

Deccan Chronicle 25 Feb 2026 3:32 am

Sustained Security Operations Coupled With Welfare-Led Governance Wanes Maoist Influence In Bastar: Governor

Opening the budget session of the Chhattisgarh Assembly, Mr. Deka said that the decades-long fight against Leftwing extr

Deccan Chronicle 24 Feb 2026 1:00 am

Post- Devji Surrender: Bastar Set To Witness Massive Wave Of Surrenders By Maoists: Intel

A message by the Balangir-Bargarh- Mahasamund (BBM) division of Maoists expressing their readiness to surrender in Chhat

Deccan Chronicle 24 Feb 2026 12:53 am

Cgarh: 22 Naxals Surrender In Sukma, 4th Mass Surrender Of Maoists In The Year So Far

This was the fourth mass surrender of Naxals in Bastar the current year so far.

Deccan Chronicle 18 Feb 2026 12:00 am

Cgarh : 3 CoBRA Commandos, Car Driver Killed In Road Mishap

The car carrying five people, including the driver, from Jagdalpur, headquarters of Bastar, to Raipur in Chhattisgarh hi

Deccan Chronicle 15 Feb 2026 1:28 am

Three CRPF personnel, civilian killed after car rams into stationary truck in Chhattisgarh

Four CoBRA personnel, along with the civilian driver, were heading to Raipur from Jagdalpur, the headquarters of Bastar

The Hindu 14 Feb 2026 1:25 pm