Jayprakash S Naidu is a state correspondent for Chhattisgarh.
April 19, 2024 16:51 IST
While voter turnout in Manipur as of 11 am was 27.64%, in Kangpokpi, it stood at around 12%, an election official said
Sat, Apr 20, 2024April 17, 2024 20:43 IST
Operation was undertaken based on intelligence inputs of senior Maoists at the site; 15 of those killed are women
Thu, Apr 18, 2024April 17, 2024 15:32 IST
The operation marks the successful entry of security forces inside Abujhmad, a vast swathe of Naxal-controlled forest land in the geographical heart of India. Is the new BJP Govt's hard line on Maoism showing results?
Fri, Apr 19, 2024April 16, 2024 18:35 IST
Sundarraj P, who has spent 11 years in the Maoist-affected region, on the government’s push to end Left Wing Extremism and challenges ahead of polls
Wed, Apr 17, 2024April 16, 2024 17:42 IST
Three security personnel have suffered injuries in the encounter but they are out of danger.
Wed, Apr 17, 2024April 15, 2024 04:10 IST
The Congress has fielded six-time MLA and former minister Kawasi Lakhma, 70, from the Bastar seat, while BJP candidate Mahesh Kashyap, 49, is making his poll debut.
Mon, Apr 15, 2024April 14, 2024 07:31 IST
Cong ended BJP’s 21-year winning streak in Bastar in 2019, this time BJP debutant Mahesh Kashyap hopes to get the better of Cong veteran Kawasi Lakhma
Sun, Apr 14, 2024April 14, 2024 04:09 IST
A source said that the NIA last year took action against the Popular Front of India (PFI) for its alleged involvement in terror activities.
Sun, Apr 14, 2024April 11, 2024 18:19 IST
Kawasi Lakhma accuses the BJP govt in state of killing Naxals and tribals indiscriminately, frittering away gains of Cong govt's policy of "vishwas, vikas and suraksha"
Fri, Apr 12, 2024April 09, 2024 07:00 IST
Speaking of his government’s actions aimed at tribal communities, PM Modi said it set up a separate department for tribal welfare and increased the budget for tribal welfare by five times.
Tue, Apr 09, 2024April 05, 2024 16:52 IST
Raipur fire today: Fire engines and water tankers from Raipur city as well as nearby districts called in to douse the inferno; officials say operations could last a few more hours
Fri, Apr 05, 2024April 03, 2024 16:22 IST
Mahant’s comments drew a sharp reaction from Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, who posted on X, “The Congress mindset thinks of hitting Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a stick."
Thu, Apr 04, 2024April 02, 2024 12:30 IST
In 2023, as many as 24 naxals were killed and 17 new police camps were established. This year, 43 Maoists have already been killed and 19 new police camps have been set up.
Wed, Apr 03, 2024March 27, 2024 11:40 IST
Inspector General of Police for Bastar range, Sundarraj P, also said that 167 Maoists have been arrested and 116 have surrendered so far this year.
Thu, Mar 28, 2024March 26, 2024 18:22 IST
“One of ‘Modi ki guarantees’ is the promise to fill one lakh jobs transparently. Efforts will begin after the Lok Sabha elections,” says Sai
Wed, Mar 27, 2024March 25, 2024 04:45 IST
Since his ticket was announced on March 8, Bhupesh Baghel has been on the road, holding public meetings with workers and leaders, meeting villagers, and planning “nukkad sabhas (corner meetings)".
Tue, Mar 26, 2024March 20, 2024 02:10 IST
The latest encounter took place around 40 km away from Dantewada district headquarters, in the Purangel Gampur forest area. “Bodies of two Maoists, a man and a woman, have been recovered.
Wed, Mar 20, 2024March 19, 2024 21:58 IST
Two Maoists gunned down in Dantewada on Tuesday take total number of rebels killed in the first three months this year to 29, compared to 23 in the whole of last year
Tue, Mar 19, 2024March 18, 2024 20:26 IST
Based on the post mortem report, charges of sexual assault and provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act were added, the official said.
Tue, Mar 19, 2024March 18, 2024 04:51 IST
During the Assembly polls, members of banned Communist Party of India (Maoists) killed two security personnel and injured another in IED blasts, besides murdering two BJP functionaries.
Mon, Mar 18, 2024March 17, 2024 15:05 IST
As per the ED complaint, Mahadev Online Book provides online platforms for illegal betting on various events, including live sport and elections in India.
Mon, Mar 18, 2024March 10, 2024 07:30 IST
Seen as turf of ex-three-time CM Raman Singh, Rajnandgaon LS seat has been lost by BJP only once since 1989; while Congress did well in the 2023 Assembly polls here, previous examples show that is no sure sign.
Tue, Mar 12, 2024March 03, 2024 04:40 IST
Agrawal has been fielded from Raipur, a seat being represented by party MP Sunil Soni. Agrawal currently represents Raipur South Assembly seat that he had won last year by a record margin of 67,851 votes.
Sun, Mar 03, 2024March 01, 2024 11:14 IST
Days after the encounter, family members of the deceased and residents of their villages marched into the Koylibeda police station, alleging that the encounter was fake and seeking action against the personnel involved.
Fri, Mar 01, 2024February 29, 2024 19:02 IST
Sharma had collected archaeological evidence in support of the existence of Lord Ram's temple at the disputed site of Ayodhya.
Fri, Mar 01, 2024