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The state’s Bastar division, comprising Dantewada, Bastar, Kanker, Kondagaon, Narayanpur, Bijapur and Sukma districts, has been struggling with Naxal menace since the past three decades. (Photo: File)

Chhattisgarh police learning 'Gondi' to counter naxalsim

Classes for the three-month course in Gondi began from Monday at the police lines where 50 security men have enrolled in the first batch.

18 Jun 2019 4:18 PM

The operation was conducted by the Special Task Force in the Katti forest area. (Photo: File/ Representational Image)

Chhattisgarh: Body of Naxal recovered, arms seized

The recovery was made after an encounter broke out between the forces and Naxals in the area.

18 Jun 2019 1:36 PM

Twenty-four children more were earlier rescued by the officials during the drive which started on June 10 and will last till Saturday. (Photo: ANI)

Children rescued from biscuit factory in Raipur

The children were sent to their homes after being freed by the District Child Protection authorities.

15 Jun 2019 12:45 PM

‘Since the time I was born I have not seen electricity in this village. Leaders come here at the time of elections. They are not willing to do anything for the development here,’ said a 70-year-old local. (Photo:ANI)

Trishuli village has no electricity 71 years after India's Independence

‘Kids are forced to study in the light of lanterns. For that also, they face issue as there is not enough supply of kerosene,’ a local said.

13 Jun 2019 2:43 PM

The order reads, 'As per rules, government employees should wear decent clothes to the office.'

C'garh Collector bars govt staff from wearing 'T-shirts, bright-coloured clothes'

In an order dated June 11, the Collector said that the officials and employees were to attend office in formals or prescribed uniforms.

12 Jun 2019 10:25 AM

Around a dozen Maoists, some of them armed, stopped the bus belonging to Jai Bhawani Travels, and set it ablaze after allowing passengers to get off. (Photo: Representatinal)

Naxals first asked passengers to alight, then torched bus in C'garh

Security forces have rushed to the spot and combing operations to apprehend the Naxals involved in the incident were underway.

08 Jun 2019 2:15 PM

Arjun worked as a Naxal cadre for almost 20-years before realizing that their ideology is not good for society. He was in charge of South Bastar division of the Chetna Natya Mandali, a cultural wing of the Naxalites before surrendered before police in Sukma on March 8. (Photo: ANI)

A Naxal for 20 years, this man now works for society's betterment

An officer from the area said that Arjun's talent is now being utilized for spreading useful messages to people, including govt schemes.

07 Jun 2019 1:29 PM

Former Chhattisgarh chief minister Raman Singh. (Photo: File)

Govt willing to fulfil poll promises: Raman Singh lauds Modi cabinet

During first cabinet meeting, the government announced an extension of the benefit of PM KISHAN scheme to all farmers across the country.

01 Jun 2019 3:11 PM

A revolver with six rounds was also recovered from the spot. (Photo: Representational)

Naxal involved in death of BJP MLA Bhima Mandavi killed in encounter in Dantewada

The skirmish took place in the jungles of Hiroli under Kirandul police station area.

26 May 2019 6:55 PM

In the lone result declared so far, former state minister Renuka Singh of the BJP defeated her Congress rival Khel Sai Singh. (Photo: Facebook screengrab)

17th Lok Sabha Result, Chhattisgarh: BJP wins Surguja, leading on eight seats

The state has a total of 11 seats, Congress has a lead on the remaining 2 seats.

23 May 2019 9:37 PM

The patrolling team, comprising personnel from the DRG and the Special Task Force, was cordoning off a forest at a hill near Gogunda when the ultras triggered the IED blast, he said. (Photo: Representational)

2 cops out on anti-Naxal operation injured in IED blast

The incident took place near Gogunda village, when a joint team of security men was out on an anti-Naxal operation.

21 May 2019 11:27 AM

After his arrest, Bajaj was produced in a local court, which sent him to judicial remand for 15 days, Khan said. (Representational Image)

C'garh BJP leader arrested for molesting 34-year-old woman

Prakash Bajaj (42) was arrested on charges of molestation following a complaint lodged by the woman at Civil Lines police station.

20 May 2019 9:31 AM

6-month-old treated by CRPF for Malaria in Maoist affected Bastar

'Immediate redressal and treatment was provided by CRPF doctors to the baby and within a week the baby got well,' says CRPF.

17 May 2019 4:28 PM

Naxals torch vehicles near Essar plant in Dantewada

The trucks and excavator were engaged in collecting dust waste from Essar's iron ore beneficiation plant in Kirandul.

14 May 2019 7:52 PM

The all-women team of Dantewada police will complete training in two-three months. (Photo: ANI)

All-women team of Dantewada police to fight against red terror

The special group of 30 women commandos also includes five former Naxals who previously dreaded in the region.

13 May 2019 3:33 PM

The exchange of fire between the Naxals and the security forces in the jungle in Aranpur police station area started at around 5 am today. (Photo: Representational)

2 Naxals killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada

One INSAS rifle and one 12 Bore weapon with ammunition and other incriminating materials have also been recovered.

08 May 2019 9:09 AM

'Rajiv ji's contribution for the nation proved to be a milestone,' Baghel said. (Photo: File)

PM has lost mental balance, C'garh CM on Rajiv Gandhi corrupt remark

On May 4, PM Modi attacked Rahul Gandhi, accused the latter's father, former PM Rajiv Gandhi, of being corrupt.

07 May 2019 8:21 AM

"Near Mangnar, the patrolling team came under Naxal fire. After the Naxals fled following retaliatory fire from the forces, the two were nabbed while trying to flee from the spot," the patrolling team of DRG andSTF said.(Photo: File I Representational)

Chattisgarh: 2 Naxals held after encounter in Dantewada

The 2 naxals, identified as Baman and Lakshman Vetti, were held from the forest near Mangnar village in Barsoor police station limits.

03 May 2019 6:35 PM

A Naxal carrying a reward of Rs 8 lakh on his head was killed in an encounter in the early morning hours of Thursday. (Representational Image)

Mastermind of Maoist attack that killed BJP MLA last month shot dead

On April 18, 2 Naxals, allegedly involved in Mandavi's assassination, were killed in an encounter in the forests of Dhanikarka, police said.

02 May 2019 4:09 PM

Six were killed after cars collided in Morbi area of Gujarat whereas in Balrampur district of Chhattisgarh, at least eight people died while 16 others were injured when the pick-up van they were travelling in met with an accident in Amera village. (Photo: File I Representational)

14 killed, 16 injured in Gujarat, Chhattisgarh road accidents

In two separate accidents in Morbi area of Gujarat and Balrampur district of Chhattisgarh.

27 Apr 2019 10:25 AM

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