Chhattisgarh

June 26, 2025 12:39 PM

NMDC invites applications for tribal education schemes in Chhattisgarh

NMDC Limited, India’s largest iron ore producer, has invited applications for two fully sponsored educational initiatives aimed at empowering tribal youth in Chhattisgarh. These initiatives — the Balika Shiksha Yojana and the newly introduced Medical Technology Program — are part of the company’s ongoing commitment to inclusive growth and social development under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) framework. The Balika Shiksha Yojana is designed specifically for tribal girls ...

June 23, 2025 10:19 AM

Amit Shah chairs key anti-Naxal meetings in Chhattisgarh, lays foundation stone for forensic institutes

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday chaired two high-level meetings in Raipur to review and strengthen anti-Naxal strategies in Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and Odisha. The meetings included an Inter-State Security Coordination session with top police officials from the seven Naxal-hit states and a review of the Left Wing Extremism (LWE) situation in Chhattisgarh. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, Deputy Chief Minister and Home M...

June 23, 2025 9:00 AM

Heavy rains lash MP, Chhattisgarh with red alerts in some areas, Gujarat also sees heavy downpours

Central India continued to face the brunt of active monsoon systems on Sunday, as heavy rainfall lashed large parts of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, severely disrupting routine life. Gujarat continues to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall over the past several days, leading to significant water inflows into river systems and dams, particularly in Saurashtra and south Gujarat. More than 22 districts across Madhya Pradesh recorded considerable precipitation, resulting in waterlogging, r...

June 11, 2025 8:53 AM

Thunderstorms, heavy showers likely in many states; IMD issues orange alert

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued an Orange Alert for several regions, warning of moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of up to 60 kmph over the next two to three hours. The alert covers large parts of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Assam, with the IMD urging residents to remain cautious and follow official weather advisories. In Madhya Pradesh, districts including D...

May 22, 2025 10:31 AM

PM Modi praises security forces for neutralising 27 Maoists in Chhattisgarh operation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has commended the security forces for their decisive action in eliminating 27 Maoists, including top CPI (Maoist) leader Nambala Keshav Rao, alias Basavaraju, during a major anti-Naxal operation in Chhattisgarh on Wednesday. In response to a post by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on X, PM Modi said, “Proud of our forces for this remarkable success. Our Government is committed to eliminating the menace of Maoism and ensuring a life of peace and progress for our ...

February 6, 2025 11:58 AM

Amit Shah to attend Samadhi Smriti Mahotsav of Acharya Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj in Chhattisgarh today

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to visit Chhattisgarh on Thursday to attend the Samadhi Smriti Mahotsav of revered Jain monk Acharya Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj in Dongargarh. As part of his visit, Shah will also offer prayers at the Maa Bamleshwari temple, a prominent religious site in the state. Shah will arrive in Raipur from Delhi at 12:30 pm and proceed to Dongargarh in Rajnandgaon district by 12:55 pm. After participating in the religious ceremonies, he will return to Raipur and depart for...

January 21, 2025 3:29 PM

“Another mighty blow to Naxalism”: Union Home Minister Shah as troops neutralise 16 Naxals in Chhattisgarh

In a significant counterinsurgency operation, security forces have neutralized 16 Naxals in Chhattisgarh’s Gariaband district near the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border. The operation, which began on Sunday, saw the recovery of 14 Naxal bodies initially, with two more found later, bringing the total toll to 16. Inspector General of Raipur Zone Amresh Mishra confirmed the death toll, adding that a substantial cache of weapons was recovered from the site, including AK-47s, SLRs, INSAS rifles, and othe...

January 21, 2025 11:29 AM

14 Naxals killed in encounter with police in Chhattisgarh-Odisha border

Fourteen Naxals were killed in an encounter with Chhattisgarh police at the Chhattisgarh-Odisha border on Monday, the Chhattisgarh Police stated. According to the police, a member of the Naxal group, who had a bounty of 1 crore rupees on his head, was also killed in the encounter. According to the police the encounter is still underway and more details are awaited on the matter. On January 17, two Border Security Force (BSF) jawans sustained injuries after Naxals set off an improvised explosi...

January 16, 2025 11:08 PM

12 Naxals Killed in Encounter With Security Forces in South Bastar, Chhattisgarh

Twelve Naxals were killed during an encounter in Chhattisgarh's South Bastar region on Thursday, according to officials. The encounter is ongoing, and security forces are conducting a detailed search operation in the area. Further details regarding the incident are awaited. In a separate incident earlier on Sunday, five Naxals were killed during an encounter with security forces in the Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh. Bijapur Superintendent of Police Jitendra Yadav stated that the bodies of t...

January 6, 2025 5:19 PM

Eight policemen, driver killed in Maoists attack in Chhattisgarh

At least eight policemen and a driver were killed in a bomb blast set off by Maoist rebels in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh, police said on Monday. The police vehicle in which the victims were travelling was hit by a blast in the Bijapur district of the state on Monday, a police statement said. The nine were traveling through Kutra in the Bastar region in a Scorpio SUV when the attack took place around 2.15 p.m. on Monday, sources said. Earlier on Sunday, security forces attacked M...