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Jayprakash S Naidu
Jayprakash S Naidu is a state correspondent for Chhattisgarh.
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Senior Maoist leader and central committee member Ramder, wanted in 61 cases, surrenders in Chhattisgarh
December 08, 2025 12:35 IST
With this surrender, only three CCM members and two politburo members remain active in the banned outfit, but none in Chhattisgarh.
Mon, Dec 08, 2025
Bijapur villager helps CRPF find explosives from Maoist area, later ‘dies by suicide’ out of fear rebels may target family
December 08, 2025 07:20 IST
The 48-year-old tribal man was found dead near Vatevagu CRPF camp, around 50 km from Bijapur headquarters
Mon, Dec 08, 2025
A remote village in Maoist heartland that had no connectivity finally gets a mobile tower
December 07, 2025 07:50 IST
Villagers previously had to travel long distances to access banking services due to the lack of mobile connectivity.
Sun, Dec 07, 2025
Wife repeatedly threatening suicide amounts to cruelty against husband: Chhattisgarh High Court upholds family court judgment
December 06, 2025 10:37 IST
While upholding divorce granted to husband, HC told him to give the wife Rs 10 lakh as a one-time payment
Sat, Dec 06, 2025
Bodies of 6 more Maoists recovered day after Chhattisgarh encounter
December 04, 2025 20:48 IST
Apart from 18 Maoists, 3 jawans were also killed in Wednesday’s encounter. Four jawans who were injured are now said to be out of danger.
Thu, Dec 04, 2025
30 policemen injured in stone pelting by villagers protesting coal mining
December 04, 2025 07:20 IST
The incident occurred in Parsodi Kala village where villagers have been opposing the Amera opencast mine, a 1.0 MTPA project under SECL – a subsidiary company of Coal India Limited – situated in Bishrampur area.
Thu, Dec 04, 2025
3 DRG jawans, 12 Maoists killed in Bijapur encounter
December 03, 2025 19:12 IST
With this encounter, the total number of jawans killed this year has gone up to 23. Last year, 19 jawans lost their lives in encounters.
Wed, Dec 03, 2025
‘Not many girls were interested in playing kabaddi in Pali’: How Sanju Devi’s leap of faith earned her MVP title at World Cup
December 01, 2025 06:47 IST
Daughter of a farmer, Sanju says she had to make a tough choice between pursuing the sport as a career or finding a job
Mon, Dec 01, 2025
Urgent need to transform people’s perception of police: PM Modi to officers
December 01, 2025 05:00 IST
Modi calls on police to enhance professionalism, sensitivity, responsiveness.
Mon, Dec 01, 2025
Naxalism on last legs, Amit Shah tells top cops to focus on narcotics, organised crime next
November 29, 2025 07:15 IST
Speaking at this year’s DGP/IGP conference being held in Raipur, Shah said, ‘Before the next DGP/IGP conference, the country will be completely free from the problem of Naxalism’
Sat, Nov 29, 2025
Days after Hidma’s death, 84 Maoists with a bounty of Rs 2.56 crore surrender
November 27, 2025 15:09 IST
In a departure from earlier trends, a rare pattern since October 2025 has been cadres coming out with their weapons.
Thu, Nov 27, 2025
From golf cars to 3D exhibits – how govt plans to prep Chhattisgarh’s 5th Century Sirpur archaeological site for UNESCO tagSubscriber Only
November 26, 2025 14:46 IST
Located two hours from the state’s capital Raipur city, Sirpur in Chhattisgarh’s Mahasamund district has 34 Hindu, Jain and Buddhist monuments on the banks of the river Mahanadi.
Sat, Nov 29, 2025
Day after minor girl’s suicide in Chhattisgarh school hostel, principal arrested as note mentions ‘bad touch’
November 25, 2025 07:14 IST
The girl died on Sunday in her hostel room within the school premises in Jashpur district. The school has a total of 127 students.
Tue, Nov 25, 2025
With ‘Bastar Olympics’, region once at epicentre of Maoism lays out its changing aspirations
November 24, 2025 07:14 IST
In its second year, the sporting event sees participation more than double — from 1.65 lakh last year to 3.91 lakh now — as more areas are freed of Maoist influence.
Tue, Nov 25, 2025
25 years of Chhattisgarh: Once a punishment posting for bureaucrats, how state made quiet, firm stridesSubscriber Only
November 20, 2025 09:00 IST
Since attaining statehood on November 1, 2000, Chhattisgarh has had a remarkable journey. But challenges remain.
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
2 minors booked under UAPA by Chhattisgarh ATS for ‘ISIS link’s, ‘influencing’ youth on social media
November 19, 2025 09:43 IST
The Chhattisgarh Police said the matter came to light when the cyber police came across a few posts made by the two youngsters while monitoring social media platforms.
Wed, Nov 19, 2025
The hunt for Hidma: ‘He was our nemesis once’Subscriber Only
November 19, 2025 07:23 IST
Maoist leader Madvi Hidma Killed in Andhra Pradesh: For decades, Hidma and his Battalion 1 carried out some of fiercest guerilla attacks in Bastar. That changed as the security forces steadily made inroads — setting up camps and carrying out sustained operations
Wed, Nov 19, 2025
Why Madvi Hidma’s killing is a big blow to Maoists: ruthless tactician, figure of inspiration for cadresSubscriber Only
November 18, 2025 11:57 IST
Madvi Hidma Killed, Who was Madvi Hidma?: After eliminating a host of senior leaders, the central security forces had turned their attention to Hidma. He was last known to have been holed up in Dandakaranya
Wed, Nov 19, 2025
Madvi Hidma, top surviving Maoist leader behind 26 lethal attacks, killed in encounter
November 18, 2025 11:18 IST
Had fled Chhattisgarh; was shot dead along with his wife and four others
Wed, Nov 19, 2025
Maoists brought imported ideology to rule but failed… Bastar will soon be part of mainstream: Chhattisgarh CMSubscriber Only
November 18, 2025 11:04 IST
“Conversion is a social evil that attacks cultural identity... We are also introducing stricter laws to prevent conversion, and this law will be passed in this winter session,” says CM Sai
Wed, Nov 19, 2025
A new cafe in Bastar will bring ex-Maoists and victims of Naxal violence together
November 17, 2025 07:00 IST
Pandum Cafe opens on Monday and will employ surrendered Maoists as well as those from families that suffered from Maoist violence.
Mon, Nov 17, 2025
India’s third-largest cricket stadium has never hosted a Test. That could change soon
November 16, 2025 07:25 IST
Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur leased to state cricket association for 30 years. Chhattisgarh hopes this changes the stadium’s fate
Sun, Nov 16, 2025
New museum in Chhattisgarh shines spotlight on tribal freedom fighters
November 14, 2025 04:20 IST
Built at a cost of Rs 53.13 crore, the project has been implemented by the tribal welfare department.
Fri, Nov 14, 2025
Assets worth Rs 61.20 crore of Bhupesh Baghel’s son Chaitanya attached by ED in Chhattisgarh ‘liquor scam’
November 13, 2025 21:20 IST
Chaitanya Baghel’s assets that were seized by the ED include immovable properties in the form of 364 pieces of residential and agricultural land worth Rs 59.96 crore and movable properties in the form of bank balance and fixed deposits worth Rs 1.24 crore, the agency said in a statement.
Fri, Nov 14, 2025
‘Where are you son? Please come home’: Mothers of senior Maoist leaders make video appeal after Chhattisgarh minister’s visit
November 12, 2025 07:15 IST
State Home Minister Vijay Sharma visited Puvarti village and had lunch with residents. This is the village where one of the top Maoist leaders, Madvi Hidma, and his associate Barse Deva are from.
Wed, Nov 12, 2025Journalism of Courage
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