
July 09, 2021 09:36 IST
Family members claim that she had been getting threats and had approached police multiple times but was turned away.
Fri, Jul 09, 2021
July 08, 2021 03:46 IST
On June 26, the department of forest and environment wrote to the state Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (wildlife) stating that Singh Deo and seven other MLAs had requested to limit the area of the proposed elephant reserve to 450 sq km.
Thu, Jul 08, 2021
July 02, 2021 04:10 IST
The scheme was meant to bring children from remote and inaccessible areas with few education opportunities to the block headquarters, where these residential schools, with furnished classrooms and playgrounds, are located.
Fri, Jul 02, 2021
June 29, 2021 04:10 IST
The 2012 “encounter” took place at Sarkeguda, 14 km from Silger—where another protest against the setting-up of security camps raged for more than 20 days before ending a fortnight ago.
Tue, Jun 29, 2021
June 09, 2021 02:05 IST
A group of social activists, which was earlier stopped on its way to Silger, met Baghel and Governor Anusuiya Uikey on Tuesday with a list of the residents’ demands. They said the protesters have sought an audience with both Baghel and Uikey.
Wed, Jun 09, 2021
June 08, 2021 13:34 IST
The victim's mother alleged she was raped, and claimed her body was mutilated when it was handed to them.
Tue, Jun 08, 2021
June 04, 2021 04:28 IST
The police had said Maoist extremists had come with a mob that attacked the police team that day, leading them to fire to keep the crowd at bay, an accusation the protesters have denied.
Fri, Jun 04, 2021
May 29, 2021 10:11 IST
The villagers also protested against the death of another person who succumbed to injuries she received during the stampede on May 17.
Sat, May 29, 2021
May 28, 2021 02:27 IST
In the past week, nearly one out of three people tested in this village -- 91 of 239 -- have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Fri, May 28, 2021
May 20, 2021 03:24 IST
According to the press note, the crowd of villagers who were protesting since April 14 had left when a crowd of more than 3,000 suddenly approached the camp on April 17, destroying its fences and attacking police personnel.
Thu, May 20, 2021
May 19, 2021 04:15 IST
On Monday, three people were killed here and several injured as police opened fire on a group of tribals protesting against the CRPF camp that came up on May 12.
Wed, May 19, 2021
May 17, 2021 02:36 IST
Meanwhile, Health Department Deputy Secretary Surendra Singh Baghe Sunday sent a strongly-worded letter to the CEO of CHiPS (Chhattisgarh Infotech Promotion Society), complaining of “non-cooperation” from the firm.
Mon, May 17, 2021
May 16, 2021 03:29 IST
Today, the Covid graph of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi, or GPM, with a population of about 3,36,000, reflects the trajectory of the infection’s rural spread in the state -- a swell last November following a bypoll, a lull early this year, and now a devastating second wave.
Sun, May 16, 2021
May 06, 2021 04:21 IST
The health department has issued a circular to district collectors informing them about the same, as vaccinating under the current policy could be construed as "contempt of court".
Thu, May 06, 2021
May 05, 2021 16:02 IST
Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, while speaking to the press, said that 43% population of the state, which is 1.20 crore, will be vaccinated. However, the state has around 14 lakh Antyodaya card holders and around 42 lakh beneficiaries.
Thu, May 06, 2021
April 23, 2021 04:00 IST
Documents accessed by The Indian Express also show that the actual number of ventilators in the state is 497, about half the number, 937, mentioned by the state on a government portal.
Sat, Apr 24, 2021
April 18, 2021 03:28 IST
Nine patients were inside Rajdhani Hospital’s Covid ward where the fire broke out on Saturday afternoon, allegedly due to a short circuit.
Sun, Apr 18, 2021
April 17, 2021 23:47 IST
With around 100 Covid deaths being recorded every day since April 10, with Raipur and Durg districts seeing the highest toll, Chhattisgarh has been reeling under the second wave of the pandemic.
Sun, Apr 18, 2021
April 14, 2021 04:12 IST
Bemetara's numbers capture in a nutshell the impact of the second wave of the pandemic in the state. And its lone Covid ICU facility — 8 beds at the district hospital — the damage and despair that it has caused.
Wed, Apr 14, 2021
April 13, 2021 04:20 IST
The villagers chased away the officials and government representatives, which was recorded on camera by local journalists. One officer who was left behind was chastised by the protestors and he fled later, local residents said.
Tue, Apr 13, 2021
April 11, 2021 03:50 IST
Another Naxal attack, 22 more security personnel killed, more calls for action. Amid this familiar pattern that plays out with alarming frequency in Bastar, The Indian Express on the lessons not learnt, and why Naxals continue to hold out in Chhattisgarh.
Sun, Apr 11, 2021
April 09, 2021 01:50 IST
Rakeshwar Singh Manhas had gone missing after a gun battle between the security forces and Maoists on April 3. Three days later, the Maoists had said the jawan was in their custody.
Fri, Apr 09, 2021
April 07, 2021 12:15 IST
In the picture released by the Maoists, CoBRA jawan Rakeshwar Singh Manhas is seen sitting on a plastic mat under a temporary shelter, possibly at a Maoist camp.
Thu, Apr 08, 2021
April 07, 2021 04:44 IST
In Teklagudam village, the epicenter of the gunbattle between Maoists and security forces on Saturday, Barse was one of the few who stayed back till late, and was allegedly beaten up by police personnel, an allegation the police chief said he would look into.
Wed, Apr 07, 2021
April 07, 2021 04:29 IST
In a statement on Tuesday, Inspector General of Police of Bastar range, P Sundarraj, said the police have so far not been able to locate Manhas.
Wed, Apr 07, 2021



