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Sarkeguda killings: Villagers, activists demand fresh FIR against Raman, copsSubscriber Only
December 07, 2019 04:07 IST
The encounter in question occurred in June 2012, in which 17 people were killed and 10 were injured after security forces claimed they were attacked by a Maoist meeting and opened retaliatory fire in Sarkeguda village.
Sat, Dec 07, 2019
Chhattisgarh ‘encounter’ report in House, Bhupesh Baghel says guilty won’t be sparedSubscriber Only
December 03, 2019 02:21 IST
Baghel said, “It is unfortunate that there was no FIR or action taken then (in 2012). Seven years later, a report like this has come. Whoever is responsible will be punished.”
Tue, Dec 03, 2019
Tremors within Chhattisgarh govt over encounter probe report: ‘Cabinet misled’Subscriber Only
December 02, 2019 04:32 IST
Sources told The Indian Express that the state government decided to table the report after a hurried Cabinet meeting late Saturday. During the meeting, sources said, at least two ministers claimed the Cabinet had been “misled” earlier about the contents of the report.
Mon, Dec 02, 2019
Chhattisgarh: A single healthcare scheme to raise efficacy, accountabilitySubscriber Only
December 02, 2019 03:44 IST
The idea, the state government said, was to fix accountability on the state health infrastructure itself, and to lessen the amount of public money that was going to the private sector under the insurance model.
Mon, Dec 02, 2019
Chhattisgarh ‘encounter’ probe indicts security forces: No firing by villagers, no proof they were MaoistsSubscriber Only
December 01, 2019 04:00 IST
Security forces fired in panic, 6 of them injured in friendly fire, one villager shot next morning: Justice V K Agarwal
Sun, Dec 01, 2019
Baghel’s paddy MSP promise: Chhattisgarh CM says remaining amount to be given in new schemeSubscriber Only
November 27, 2019 02:44 IST
In the Assembly on Tuesday, Baghel said that “nothing could stop farmers from getting their Rs 2500 per quintal”.
Wed, Nov 27, 2019
Bhupesh Baghel goes back on paddy MSP promise, blames CentreSubscriber Only
November 26, 2019 04:35 IST
Earlier this month, Baghel met Union ministers, arguing that this leeway was given to the previous BJP government led by Raman Singh in 2016-17 and 2017-18. The Centre, however, has said that keeping the fiscal balance in mind, this is not possible.
Tue, Nov 26, 2019Chhattisgarh cabinet nod for one disabled person in each panchayatSubscriber Only
November 24, 2019 04:10 IST
The cabinet has also moved to remove educational qualification as a requirement for panch members.
Sun, Nov 24, 2019
In hardcore Maoist country, teens play for hopeSubscriber Only
November 22, 2019 13:58 IST
In 2016, the district administration of Bijapur, one of India’s worst Left-wing extremism-related violence-hit districts in the country, decided to invest in sports by opening a sports academy in the district headquarters, to bring children out of the cycle of violence.
Fri, Nov 22, 2019
Chhattisgarh to develop 8 sites under Ram Vangaman Path planSubscriber Only
November 22, 2019 04:14 IST
Civil society activists said that the government's priorities were skewed, and there was little difference between the Congress and BJP governments.
Fri, Nov 22, 2019
Chhattisgarh: After cases, threats, interfaith couple finally reunitedSubscriber Only
November 21, 2019 04:08 IST
According to Ibrahim and Anjali, both from Dhamtari district in Chhattisgarh, they married secretly last year as they anticipated opposition from their families.
Thu, Nov 21, 2019
Chhattisgarh moves closer to journalist protection law, releases draftSubscriber Only
November 16, 2019 03:01 IST
The draft envisages a "Register of Mediapersons" for which an "Authority for the Registration of Mediapersons" will be set up, including senior journalists and officials of the Department of Public Relations.
Sat, Nov 16, 2019
Chhattisgarh govt sets up panel to probe WhatsApp snoop cloudSubscriber Only
November 11, 2019 04:45 IST
The committee will also look into allegations that residents of the state have been subject to snooping, officials said.
Mon, Nov 11, 2019
Mumbai-bound flight makes emergency landing in RaipurSubscriber Only
November 09, 2019 02:46 IST
Fire reported in aircraft’s tail soon after takeoff; 182 passengers and crew disembark safely
Sat, Nov 09, 2019
After tail fire, Air India flight makes emergency landingSubscriber Only
November 09, 2019 02:34 IST
An Air India spokesperson said that there was “only a tail fire” which could be due to “engine blades damage and incomplete combustion in the engine” of the Airbus A321 aircraft.
Sat, Nov 09, 2019
Chhattisgarh: Families of two ‘Maoists’ claim fake encounter, refuse to take bodiesSubscriber Only
November 08, 2019 04:40 IST
According to the police, Tuesday’s encounter took place in the jungles of Munga and Badegadam, where Hidma and Lakhma — both in black uniform — were killed and Maoist material recovered.
Fri, Nov 08, 2019Chhattisgarh: Bhupesh Baghel keeps up pressure on BJP over paddy procurementSubscriber Only
November 06, 2019 02:52 IST
The Baghel government has been buying paddy from farmers at the rate of Rs 2,500 per quintal — higher than the MSP of Rs 1,815 per quintal — arguing that the step is putting money into the hands of the farmers and is helping the economy.
Wed, Nov 06, 2019
Chhattisgarh govt to protest against Centre over paddy procurementSubscriber Only
November 05, 2019 03:12 IST
Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel had reiterated in October the demand to let them acquire paddy at Rs 2,500 per quintal from the Centre and for it to buy excess paddy into the central pool.
Tue, Nov 05, 2019
Reducing Hunger In Dantewada — combating malnutrition, one hot meal a daySubscriber Only
November 04, 2019 02:00 IST
Under the scheme, children under the age of 5, girls, and young mothers are given one cooked meal a day at the GP headquarters.
Mon, Nov 04, 2019
Chhattisgarh may scrap 318 Excise Act cases against tribalsSubscriber Only
November 03, 2019 01:45 IST
The committee, which includes the Director General of Police, senior government officials and the advocate general, was set up by the government to look into cases registered against tribals in the past, a long-standing demand in Bastar.
Sun, Nov 03, 2019
Surveillance via WhatsApp: On snoop target list—Rights lawyers to activists, DU prof to Defence journalistSubscriber Only
November 01, 2019 04:40 IST
On Thursday, The Indian Express reported that Facebook-owned WhatsApp confirmed it was aware that journalists and human rights activists in India were targeted for surveillance and it had contacted each one of them.
Fri, Nov 01, 2019
Jagargunda goes to schoolSubscriber Only
October 27, 2019 04:00 IST
Twelve years after the battle between Maoists and the Salwa Judum cleaved through Jagargunda, turning its schools into empty shells, the administration has begun a slow rebuilding effort. The Indian Express travels to the village deep inside Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district and finds the first signs of a resurgence — the children are back in school and so is the “raunak”
Sat, Oct 26, 2019
Chhattisgarh bypolls: Congress retains Chitrakote, maintains hold in BastarSubscriber Only
October 25, 2019 03:26 IST
In the 2018 Assembly elections, the Congress had won 11 of 12 seats in Bastar. The party also won the bypoll for the Dantewada constituency last month, which was brought about after the death of BJP MLA Bhima Mandavi in a Maoist attack.
Fri, Oct 25, 2019
Chhattisgarh: Controversial cop moves SC, claims state police hounding him, his familySubscriber Only
October 25, 2019 01:23 IST
Mukesh Gupta, who was Director-General of Police of the state Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) and the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) under the previous BJP government and was removed in September this year.
Fri, Oct 25, 2019
After Dantewada, Cong eyes another bypoll win in BastarSubscriber Only
October 20, 2019 02:52 IST
From posters of Congress candidate Rajman Benjam, to flags on roadsides, to a stream of bikes campaigning, the Congress seems to have the headwind.
Sun, Oct 20, 2019Journalism of Courage
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