Maoists strangle three villagers, abduct dozen others in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur
RAIPUR: Suspected Maoists have killed three villagers who were relatives of a surrendered commander of the banned outfit at Peddakorma village and abducted around a dozen local inhabitants in Bijapur, about 450 km south of Raipur. The killings by Maoists are seemingly in retaliation for the huge loss of their cadres killed by security forces in the ongoing offensive operations in Bastar. According to local sources, Maoist cadres led by local leader Vella stormed into the village and strangled the relatives of surrendered Naxal commander Dinesh Modium. The deceased victims--identified as Jhingu Modium, Soma Modium and Anil Madwi--were strangled by rope in the presence of other villagers. A former Divisional Committee Member (DVCM), Dinesh Modium relinquished his position in the CPI (Maoist) organisation and surrendered to the police a few months ago in Bijapur. The information regarding the murder of three villagers and kidnapping of others by Maoists at Peddakorma village has been received. The police are verifying the details. Its a cowardly act of Maoists who are attempting to create an environment of fear and terror in the region, stated the Bastar police. Targeting innocents and killing them is unacceptable. We condemn such acts. Those abducted should be set free. It seems the lower naxal cadres are expressing their anger when the state is not properly responding to repeated proposals by Maoists of holding peace dialogue, but instead continuing with the planned operations, said Bela Bhatia, human rights activist. The police team will reach the spotat Peddakormafor further probe on Wednesday and send the bodies for post-mortem, officials said. The red guerrillas are pushed on the back foot by security forces across the major areas of their influence, as they are 'eluding from their secured stronghold bases'. The Maoist movement, once feared for its brutality, is now breathing its last, as peace and development take root across Bastar, asserted Sundarraj P, Bastar range IG. Over 400 Maoists have been killed in separate encounters across the Bastar zone during the last 17 months
RANCHI: Days after the sensational Sonam Raghuvanshi case where a woman allegedly murdered her husband during their honeymoon, a similar incident has surfaced in Jharkhands Garhwa district. A 22-year-old woman, Sunita Devi, has been arrested for allegedly poisoning her husband, Budhnath Singh, merely 36 days after their marriage. According to police and family members, Sunita Devi mixed pesticide into a chicken dish she prepared for her husband on June 15. Budhnath began feeling uneasy after the meal and was rushed to the hospital, but died en route. Sunita, who hails from Vishunpur village under Ramchandrapur police station in Chhattisgarh, had married Budhnath, a resident of Bahokundar village under Ranka police station in Garhwa, on May 11. However, tensions were apparent from day one. Budhnaths mother, Rajmati Devi, told police that Sunita returned to her parental home just a day after the wedding, expressing that she disliked her husband and was unwilling to live with him. Families from both sides tried to resolve the matter, and a panchayat was held on June 5 in Vishunpur, following which Sunita returned to her marital home. On June 14, Sunita allegedly convinced Budhnath to buy pesticide from the Ramanujganj market, claiming she needed it for the kitchen garden. A day later, she reportedly laced his chicken meal with the toxic substance. After eating the food, Budhnath complained of severe unease. We tried to take him to the hospital, but he died on the way, said Rajmati Devi. Though the incident occurred on June 15, it came to light on Monday when Rajmati Devi filed a formal complaint, accusing her daughter-in-law of murder. Based on her statement, an FIR was lodged at Ranka police station. Ranka Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Rohit Ranjan Singh confirmed the arrest and stated that Sunita initially attempted to mislead the investigation by accusing her mother-in-law. However, during interrogation, she confessed to the crime. She admitted to mixing pesticide into the chicken prepared for her husband, said the SDPO. Police said they are looking into all angles of the case, including possible involvement of others. The body has been sent for post-mortem, and the exact cause of death will be confirmed after the forensic report is received. Investigators also revealed that Sunita had preserved two additional packets of pesticide in her blouse as a backup plan, in case her first attempt failed. After Budhnath was declared dead, she allegedly discarded the remaining packets in nearby bushes. Local residents have added another layer to the investigation, claiming that Sunita had an ongoing affair with a youth from her village. They allege she killed Budhnath to eliminate obstacles and reunite with her boyfriend. The case is under active investigation. If the involvement of others is found, we will take strict action, said SDPO Singh.
Telangana Minister Uttam asks Centre to reject AP request for appraisal of Banakacherla
HYDERABAD: Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Monday requested Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav not to undertake any appraisal of the Polavaram-Banakacherla project proposed by the Andhra Pradesh government and reject outright the request to grant ToR in the upcoming meeting of EAC. In a letter to the Union minister, Uttam said that the AP government submitted the proposal to the Ministry of Environment and Forest requesting terms of reference (ToR) for the Polavaram-Banakacherla link project to divert 200 tmcft of floodwaters. This proposal was included as an agenda item for the 33rd meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) on river valley projects scheduled on June 17, 2025. In this regard, it is to state that Andhra Pradesh has no locus standi for undertaking such a link project as the proposal submitted by it is totally against the Godavari Water Disputes Tribunal, 1980. The Telangana government, in its earlier protracted correspondence to MoEF/MoJS/CWC/GRMB/PPA, has explicitly stated that AP has no right to unilaterally proceed with such a huge project which will alter the water dynamics of the River Godavari infringing on the water rights of Telangana state, Uttam wrote to Yadav in the letter. The Ministry of Jal Shakti too on its part assured Telangana that Central Water Commission (CWC) would duly examine such a proposal in accordance with extant guidelines, existing awards, inter-state agreements and various provisions under Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, Uttam recalled. The letter also pointed out that the AP submitted the Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR) of the project proposal to the Project Appraisal Directorate of the Central Water Commission (CWC) on May 23, 2025. The PFR was then forwarded to KRMB, GRMB and co-basin states on June 11, for their comments, he wrote. AP usurping waters through expansion of Polavaram proj: Uttam The PFR was also forwarded to Polavaram Project Authority (PPA) by the CWC stating that the proposal envisages extensive changes in the dimensional features of components of Polavaram project, Uttam wrote, adding that the present scheme proposal was nothing but unilateral modification of GWDTA provisions/TAC approvals accorded by way of expansion of Polavaram project for usurping waters under the guise of floodwaters, which is not tenable. It is a normal practice that AP resorts to such consistent violations of the Awards both in Krishna and Godavari basins and enlarging the scope of several projects, Uttams letter said. These actions of AP government are in gross violation of the environment clearance accorded to Polavaram by the MoEF in 2005... The MoEF, on its part, had issued a stop work order on February 8, 2011 due to the changes in such scope of work and there being no clearance for such changed scope of the project, Uttam recalled. He added that it was kept in abeyance and thereafter had been extended repeatedly from time to time till July 2, 2026, thus allowing the project works despite concerns being raised by Telangana, Odisha and Chhattisgarh. The Union government too, after assigning Polavaram the National Project Status, was reimbursing the expenditure only as per approved works. The matter is also sub judice before the Supreme Court, Uttam pointed out, urging the Ministries of Jal Shakti and Environment to convene a meeting of all the stakeholders and discuss these issues. Harishs remarks politically motivated: Minister In response to his predecessor T Harish Raos remarks, Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Monday termed the former ministers comments politically motivated. Since the Congress came to power, we have been strongly presenting our case before KWDT-II, not just to secure Telanganas 68.5% share of 811 tmcft, but also the additional 45 tmcft due downstream of Nagarjunasagar project under the Polavaram substitution, he said. Uttam accused Harish of acting out of ignorance and political bias. You and your party have repeatedly failed to prioritise Telanganas water rights. Rest assured, our government will take all necessary steps to prevent Andhra Pradesh from unlawfully diverting even a single drop of Godavari water under the guise of floodwaters, he added.
CG Vyapam Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for 880 Peon, Laboratory Attendant and Other Posts
The Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CG Vyapam) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 880 Peon, Laboratory Attendant and Other posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official CG Vyapam website. The last date to submit the application form is 30-06-2025.
Print Expo and Media Expo Chennai 2025: A Powerhouse Synergy to Offer Maximum Impact
Business Wire India Co-located shows Print Expo & Media Expo will take place from 10 12 July at Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Indias print and signage sectors are undergoing a dynamic transformation, marking a strong shift toward sustainable practices, digital and advanced tech-based solutions. To highlight this rapidly evolving segment, two influential exhibitions, Print Expo Chennai and the debut edition of Media Expo Chennai, are coming together under one roof from 10-12, July 2025 at the Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, Tamil Nadu with 175+ exhibitors. Marking its 15th edition, Print Expo continues to be South Indias flagship event for the printing and allied industries. Its synergy with Media Expo with a legacy of 54 editions in held across Mumbai and New Delhi, will expand its footprint by launching its premiere edition in Chennai, this year. 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Chhattisgarh Turns Maoist Hotspots Into Tourist Hubs
The two priority regions for the Chhattisgarh government to promote its homestay policy are Surguja and Bastar.
IMD sounds flash flood alert for northeast & south India
NEW DELHI: As the monsoon gained momentum after a two-week lull, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a flash flood alert for northeast and south India. The reactivation of the second phase of the southwest monsoon may bring heavy rainfall to coastal Karnataka, Kerala, and Mahe. Additionally, the northeastern states face an increased risk of moderate to severe flash floods. The region is expected to experience heavy rainfall, potentially exceeding 200 mm, the IMD said. Experts warn that the exceptional rainfall may lead to increased surface runoff, soil saturation, and flooding in low-lying areas, which could create conditions conducive to landslides. IMD issued a red alert for Konkan, Goa, Coastal Karnataka, and Kerala, and an orange alert for the northeast. There is a moderate to high risk of flash floods in Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and parts of Assam over the next two days. Orange alert signify the need to be prepared for any eventuality, while Red alert is for the initiation of action taken. This year, the Southwest monsoon reached the Kerala coast eight days before its scheduled date, June 1. It quickly spread over the southern peninsula, a part of central India, and northeast before its time until June 2. Later, the intrusion of warm air from the western side stopped the moisture-laden eastern wind from moving further. This caused a dry spell and heatwave in north India. Multiple systems have formed across the country. An upper air cyclonic circulation lies over the northwest Bay of Bengal, south Madhya Maharashtra and its neighbourhood, north Rajasthan, south Himachal Pradesh, and north Uttarakhand. Further, a trough runs from east MP to Bangladesh, and another trough runs from north Rajasthan to west MP. Under the influence of these systems, south, west, central, and northeast India will receive heavy rainfall. In the next few days, northwest India will receive scattered rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning, and hailstorms in Haryana. The rainfall will bring down temperatures and humidity in north India. IMD also predicted a dust storm over west Rajasthan, with wind speeds reaching 50-60 kmph and gusting to 70 kmph. In its bulletin, IMD said conditions are favourable for the further advancement of the southwest monsoon over some parts of Gujarat, some more parts of Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha during the next 24 hours, and over some parts of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, and east UP during the subsequent three days. Northwest India to get scattered rainfall A trough runs from east MP to Bangladesh, and another runs from north Rajasthan to west MP. Under the influence of these systems, south, west, central, and northeast India will receive heavy rainfall. Northwest India will receive scattered rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning.
Security forces storm Maoist stronghold in Pachama Dadar, foil key annual meeting in MP
BHOPAL: Back in the late 1990s, two trucks loaded with explosives were looted by armed Maoist cadres in the dense Pachama Dadar forests of southeastern Balaghat district. Nearly three decades later, a prolonged but successful cordon and search operation by anti-Maoist security forces in the same forest on Saturday and Sunday has led to the elimination of four outlaws and the recovery of a truck filled with arms, ammunition, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), detonators and other belongings. An intensive and ongoing operation by the anti-Maoist establishment, comprising the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), particularly its COBRA teams, the state polices Hawk Force, and teams from the Balaghat and Mandla district police, resulted in two back-to-back encounters on Saturday. The encounters led to the killing of four armed Maoist cadres, including three women, now identified as Suman (Darrekhasa Area Committee), Rita (Tanda Area Committee), Ravi and Imla alias Tulsi (both from the Malajkhand Area Committee). All four carried rewards of Rs 14 lakh each. Among them, Ravi was a key member of the Kanha Bhoramdeo Divisional Committee, a Maoist administrative unit established by the Communist Party of India (Maoist) to expand their presence in the forested areas of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Ravi was among the closest aides of Milind Teltumbde, the CPI (Maoist) Central Committee member and in-charge of the outfits Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh (MMC) zone, who was killed in an encounter with security forces in Maharashtra in 2021, Balaghat district police superintendent Aditya Mishra told TNIE on Sunday. One of the three women Naxals, identified as Rita, was accused in 33 cases in Madhya Pradesh alone. A native of Maharashtra, she is believed to have killed a policeman in her home state in the past. She was the wife of Devchand alias Chandu, a divisional committee member. It is around this time every year that the annual plenary meeting of all three area committees of the CPI (Maoist) active in this region is held to plan the future course of action. The hideout which was busted in the dense Pachama Dadar forests was supposed to be the place where the meeting was to be held shortly, to chalk out the future action plan, particularly to bring in fresh cadres from Chhattisgarh, where the outlaws have been pushed to the back foot due to sustained anti-Maoist operations aimed at uprooting left-wing extremism (LWE) by March 2026, a senior Madhya Pradesh police official said. The successful anti-Maoist operation on Saturday is believed to have not only disrupted the regrouping of the three area committees for a major event but also prevented the crucial annual meeting from taking place. With search and combing operations still continuing deep inside the forests, the possibility of the meeting being held has become remote. Ravi couldve been the key man who might have been tasked with the transit of armed LWE cadres from Chhattisgarh to strengthen the armed struggle here, but he has been eliminated, the senior officer said. Almost three decades ago, the Pachama Dadar forests, located around 65 km from Balaghat town, were a core mining zone but gradually turned into one of the safest and most unbreachable terrains for the LWE. In the late 1990s, the armed Maoist cadres looted two trucks full of explosives. Nearly three decades later, the police have recovered arms, ammunition and explosives, including IEDs, live detonators, grenades, rifles and grenade launchers from the hideout in the same jungles. The recovery was so large that it had to be transported in a truck, Mishra said. Almost 30 years later, the ongoing operation in the densely forested Pachama Dadar plateau, which started on Saturday, has changed the narrative that we (security forces) cannot come there and hit you. The unbreachable Naxal base has been breached and it no longer remains their impregnable safehouse, Mishra added.
Chhattisgarh Congress releases expenditure account after ED attaches Rajiv Bhawan
RAIPUR: After the Enforcement Directorate (ED) provisionally attached the Congress Bhawan in Sukma last Friday, the opposition in Chhattisgarh made public on what expenditures were done and how in the construction of the partys office Rajiv Bhawan in the district. The Congress expressed its annoyance and cited the ED's move as part of the BJPs political conspiracy as the opposition claimed that the central agency has already been provided with the information demanded on Sukma party office in writing. Despite that the ED has maliciously attached the Sukma district office of Congress. The entire expenses on its construction has been borne by the state Congress party, every rupee spent has been accounted for, the payment done through cheques and got audited, claimed Sushil Anand Shukla, Congress media cell chairman. The total cost of construction of the district Congress Bhawan is Rs 65.84 lakh, he stated. The ED has provisionally attached the Congress party office building besides the properties owned by Congress MLA Kawasi Lakhma and his son Harish in connection with the alleged liquor scam in Chhattisgarh. The agency estimated that 'Proceeds of Crime of around Rs 2,161 crore have been generated by the suspects in the liquor scam.' The ED cited that they are being attached as direct proceeds of crime. The federal probe agency suspects the proceeds from the liquor scam were used to construct the Rajiv Bhawan in Sukma, built during the tenure of Lakhma as excise minister. A six-time Congress MLA Lakhma, who was a former excise minister, was arrested early this year and has been in jail since January 16. The Congress asked if the ED has the courage to probe into the Rs 150 crore BJPs state office Kushabhau Thakre in Raipur to find out how such a huge amount was arranged by the ruling party to have an opulent building equivalent to a 5-star hotel? The BJP countered saying that the law will take its own course. The ED has been pursuing the cases of various scams that happened during the previous Congress regime after evidence gathered during searches and ongoing investigations, the ruling party stated. The BJP office in Raipur came into existence with the contribution and efforts of the party workers after a campaign was run for it, said Kedar Gupta, BJP state spokesperson.
Union Government Approves Rs 307 Crore For Keshkal Bypass Road In Chhattisgarh
The bypass will remove traffic bottlenecks in the Keshkal Ghat section and ensure smooth, safe and uninterrupted travel, the release quoted Sai as saying.
Dantewada, once known for Naxalite activity, is transforming into a sports hub through the 'Maidan Cup' initiative. Supported by the Sachin Tendulkar Foundation and Mann Deshi Foundation, the project aims to develop 50 playgrounds, fostering sports culture and talent. Twenty playgrounds are already complete, offering facilities for 13 sports, with plans to expand the initiative to other districts.
PEKB becomes first solar-powered coal mine in Chhattisgarh
RAIPUR: The PEKB becomes the first coal mine in Chhattisgarh to operate entirely on solar energy, achieving complete energy self-reliance, said RRVUNL spokesperson. PEKB is a crucial source of coal for electricity generation for nearly 80 million consumers in Rajasthan. The bhoomi pujan to kickstart the construction of the solar plant was performed by the Rajasthan energy minister, Heeralal Nagar in June last year. Developed by Mundra Solar PV Limited, a subsidiary of Adani Green Energy Ltd, the 9 MW solar facility set up within the mining area is expected to reduce nearly 400,000 tonnes of carbon emissions over the next 25 years, comparable to planting 2.5 million trees, the spokesperson added. The solar facility was inaugurated by Rajesh Agrawal, MLA from Ambikapur. Spread across approximately 30 acres of reclaimed land within the mine premises, the plant stands as an inspiring milestone in the use of renewable energy in the mining sector. The development contract for the mine was awarded to Adani Enterprises through a competitive bidding process by the Rajasthan government. Environmentalists believe the initiative on the first solar-powered coal mineis a meaningful contribution toward both energy security and environmental conservation. On May 10, the countrys first hydrogen fuel cell truck to promote cleaner transportation for mining logistics has been deployed at the Chhattisgarh governments coal block by Adani Enterprises. Each truck, equipped with smart technology and three hydrogen tanks, can carry up to 40 tons of cargo over a 200-kilometre range.
CPI-backed farmers union unhappy over Tamil Nadu govt's paddy MSP
CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Farmers Association, affiliated to the CPI, a DMK ally, has expressed disappointment over the state governments recent announcement of incentive above the minimum support price (MSP) for paddy procurement. In a joint statement, the associations president S Gunasekaran and general secretary and former MLA P S Masilamani, said the incentive announced by Chief Minister MK Stalin on June 12 fell short of expectations of the farmers. The statement recalled that at a government function in Salem, Stalin had announced that for the 2025 procurement season, Grade A paddy will be bought at Rs 2,545 per quintal (including Rs 156 as an incentive), while common variety will be procured at Rs 2,500 (including Rs 131 incentive). The association said this contradicted the DMKs 2021 poll promise to offer Rs 2,500 per quintal as the base price, not inclusive of incentives. With input costs rising and other states like Chhattisgarh offering up to Rs 3,120 per quintal, the association urged the CM to raise the procurement price to at least Rs 3,000 per quintal.
Top Maoists Still Absconding in CRPF Camp Attack: NIA
The NIA chargesheeted 17 accused, including 16 absconders, in the 2024 case of attacks on CRPF camps by CPI (Maoist) terror operatives armed with automatic weapons and Baton Grenade Launchers (BGLs) in Chhattisgarh
Duleep Trophy Goes Back To Zonal Format, Indias Schedule Announced For White-ball Series Against NZ
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: After a meeting on Saturday, the Apex Council of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that the 2025/26 domestic will begin with the Duleep Trophy on August 28 and conclude with the Senior Womens Inter-Zonal Multi-Day Trophy on April 3, 2026. As per changes announced by the Apex Council, the Duleep Trophy and Senior Womens Challenger tournaments will now be contested between six zonal teams selected by zonal selectors. The format is a departure from the last time when the national selection committee picked the squads, and for the upcoming season, teams will be picked by the Zonal Selection Committee as per the previous tradition. The Apex Council also said the Plate Group restructuring has been introduced across age categories. As per this, the bottom 6 teams (based on the previous seasons rankings) will be placed in the plate group for limited-overs tournaments, adding that only one team will be promoted/relegated between Elite and Plate groups going forward. In the 2025/26 domestic schedule, the prestigious Ranji Trophy will continue to be held in two phases. The first phase of the tournament will begin on October 15 and run till November 19, while the second phase begins on January 22. Regarding the tournament updates, the Apex Council said the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Senior Womens T20 Trophy will now include a Super League stage instead of a traditional knockout. In this, each team will play three games in the league, following which the top team from Groups A and B will feature in the final. As far as new tournament grouping formats are concerned, major tournaments such as the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Senior Womens One Day Trophy, and Mens U23 State A Trophy will follow a four Elite Groups + one Plate Group model. On the other hand, most junior and womens tournaments (U16, U19, U23) have been moved to a five Elite + one Plate group structure. Meanwhile, the BCCI Apex Council has also approved the venues for Indias upcoming white-ball home series against New Zealand, scheduled to be held in early 2026. Vadodara, Rajkot, and Indore will host ODIs on January 11, 14 and 18, respectively. Nagpur, Raipur, Guwahati, Visakhapatnam, and Thiruvananthapuram are the hosts for the five T20Is to be held from January 21 to 31. The five T20I matches will serve as vital preparation games for India and New Zealand ahead of the 2026 Mens T20 World Cup, to be played in India and Sri Lanka. Ranji Trophy Groups for 2025-26 season Elite A: Tamil Nadu, Baroda, Jharkhand, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra, Nagaland Elite B: Saurashtra, Chandigarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Goa Elite C: Gujarat, Haryana, Services, Bengal, Railways, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Assam Elite D: Mumbai, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Hyderabad, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Puducherry Plate: Meghalaya, Mizoram, Sikkim, Manipur, Arunachal India vs New Zealand mens white-ball series schedule: ODIs: - Vadodara (January 11), Rajkot (January 14) and Indore (January 18) India vs New Zealand mens white-ball series schedule: Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS
The India Meteorological Department forecasts intense thunderstorms across multiple Indian states, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Kerala. Red alerts are in effect for parts of Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, while orange alerts cover areas in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh. Kerala braces for extremely heavy rainfall, prompting red alerts in several districts.
Chhattisgarh govt replaces Urdu-Persian words with simple Hindi in police functioning
The Chhattisgarh government is simplifying police records by replacing Urdu and Persian words with easily understandable Hindi terms. Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma directed the change to improve accessibility and transparency for citizens interacting with the police. A list of 109 words with Hindi alternatives has been issued to district SPs, ensuring the order's implementation across the state.
Chhattisgarh govt replaces Urdu-Persian words with Hindi in police record
Raipur: The Chhattisgarh government has replaced Urdu and Persian words used in police official records with Hindi terms that can be easily understood by a layperson, in order to make policing more accessible, transparent and communicative, an official here said on Saturday. Replacing halafnama with shapath patra (affidavit), dafa with dhara (section), fariyadi with shikayatkarta Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
NIA chargesheets 17 accused, including 16 absconders, in Chhattisgarh CRPF camps attack case
One of the chargesheeted accused is under arrest, who has been identified as Sodi Baman alias Deval
Chhattisgarh police replace Persian, Urdu terms with simple Hindi to make law more citizen-friendly
RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh government has replaced Urdu and Persian words used in police official records with Hindi terms that can be easily understood by a layperson, in order to make policing more accessible, transparent and communicative, an official here said on Saturday. Replacing 'halafnama' with 'shapath patra' (affidavit), 'dafa' with 'dhara' (section), 'fariyadi' with 'shikayatkarta' (complainant) and 'chasmdid' with 'pratyakshdarshi' (eyewitness) are some of the examples of this. On the instructions of Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, who also holds the home portfolio, the Director General of Police (DGP) has issued a letter to the district Superintendents of Police (SPs) in this regard stating that difficult and traditional words used in police functioning should be changed with simple and clear Hindi terms, an official statement said. A list of 109 words with their Hindi alternatives have been provided with the letter suggesting to be used in place of old difficult words, it said. When a common citizen visits a police station for any complaint, crime information or other work, he/she is often confused about the language used in the FIR or other documents of the police. Words of other languages are unknown to common people, due to which they are neither able to explain their point properly nor understand the entire process properly, Deputy CM Sharma said on Friday. If the purpose of the police is to help and protect the citizens, then its language should also be such that it is understood by the citizens and increases their confidence, he added. According to the statement, it has also been directed in this letter that all the subordinate officers should be made aware of the change and it should be ensured that the order should not remain a mere formality but its actual implementation should be seen in every police post, police station and office of the state. The Chhattisgarh police will now not only become an institution that enforces law but also become a medium of public communication. This simplification of language will help the complainant to clearly state, hear and understand their case. Procedures like FIR, which was so far understood only by advocates or police personnel, will now be understandable to the common citizens too, it added. Some of the words which will be replaced with simple Hindi terms are 'khayanat' to be replaced with 'hadapna' (to usurp), 'goshwara' with 'naksha' (map), 'nakabjani' with 'sendh' (burglary), 'maal mashruka' with 'looti-chori ki gai sampatti' (looted assets), 'rojnamcha' with 'samanya dainiki' (general diary), 'shinakht' with 'pehchan' (identification), 'adalat diwani' with 'civil nyayalay' (civil court), 'faujdari adalat' with 'dandik nyayalay' (criminal court), 'jarayam' with 'apradh' (crime), 'jaydade mashruka' with 'kurk hui sampatti' (confiscated property), 'zilabadar' with 'nirvasan' (externment) and 'sakin' with 'pata' (address), it said.
Chhattisgarh Couple Poisons 3 Children, Attempts Suicide After Killings
Neighbours have informed the family was facing some financial problems.
Malkangiri police nabs two hardcore Maoists after gun battle in forest
MALKANGIRI : Malkangiri police arrested two hardcore Maoists after an exchange of fire in the forest adjoining Sodiguda and Tentuliguda villages in Mathili on Friday. The duo was identified as Kesa Kawasi and Rakesh alias Sanu Kunjam, both of Chhattisgarh. They were carrying cash reward of Rs 3 lakh each on their head. Police seized a pistol, six rounds of ammunition, 10 electronic detonators, codex wire, walkie-talkies, Maoist literature and other items from them. Malkangiri SP Vinod Patil said basing on credible intelligence regarding movement of a Maoist group in the forest near Sodiguda and Tentuliguda villages, a special operation was launched by Malkangiri police on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday. In the early hours of Friday, the police team noticed suspicious movement of Maoists in the forest. Patil said the police team chased the ultras and warned them to surrender. But ignoring the warning, the Maoists opened fire at police and fled into the jungle. The cops responded with controlled retaliation, ensuring no casualties on their side. During subsequent search, the two Maoist cadres were apprehended while others managed to escape into the forest, he added. Kesa Kawasi, a native of Chandmetta under Darba police limits in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh, was an area committee member (ACM) of Kangerghati area of the banned CPI (Maoist) outfit. He was involved in a series of crimes like exchange of fire and IED attack on security forces in Malkangiri and Koraput districts. Rakesh, a native of Tamod village within Gangour police limits in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur district, was also an ACM of the Andhra-Odisha border military platoon section of CPI (Maoist). He was also involved in exchange of fire and IED attacks on security forces in Malkangiri. We are keeping a hawk-eye vigil over areas bordering Chhattisgarh. Our special operations group (SOG) jawans, District Voluntary Force and BSF are on high alert to thwart any possible influx of Maoists from Chhattisgarh to Odisha side, Patil added. EXPLOSIVES SEIZED IN KANDHAMAL Phulbani: The Border Security Force (BSF) uncovered a large cache of Maoist explosives during combing operation in the forests near Khamankhol within Baliguda police limits in Kandhamal district on Thursday. Basing on intelligence reports of increased Maoist activity in the hilly and forested terrain of the region, personnel from BSFs 136th Battalion conducted a combing operation and found a stone marked with white paint. Upon closer inspection, the security forces recovered eight detonators, nine explosives wrapped in aluminium foil, one power bank, 10 metre of electric cable, two 12-volt batteries and a tiffin box buried underground. Following the recovery, BSF units in Kandhamal are on high alert while search and surveillance operations have been intensified in the area.
ED attaches Congress office in Chhattisgarh; assets of ex-minister Kawasi Lakhma
It alleged that cash worth 68 lakh was employed in construction of the Congress Bhawan, 1.40 crore was utilised in construction of house of Harish Lakhma and 2.24 crore was utilised in construction of his own (Kawasi Lakhma) house at Raipur
INTERVIEW | A New Odisha is taking shape: Mohan Charan Majhi
As the BJP govt completes one year in office, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi talks about his accomplishments and challenges along with the roadmap for Odishas growth and development in the coming years, in an interview with Siba Mohanty & SN Agragami . Your government has completed one year in office with a slogan, Barsa Ek, Uplapdhi Anek. What is the biggest upalabdhi (achievement) of your government in the last 12 months ? June 12 was a historic day in the political history of Odisha. People changed the government of 24 years and gave us a mandate to take Odisha in the path of development in all fields. Out of the 21 promises made by us, our government has fulfilled 11 promises, which is more than half. The results are for all to see. Let me give you one example. In Subhadra Yojana, we had promised to give a voucher of Rs 50,000 to women and have already provided Rs 10,000 to nearly 1 crore women in two half-yearly installments. This is not a cash dole to create vote-bank. Our aim is women empowerment. We have got ground reports, and you will be pleasantly surprised that 90 per cent of beneficiaries have utilised the money in a gainful manner. On the path of fulfilling the dream of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we have increased the number of Lakhpati Didis from just three lakh to 16.6 lakh in one year and achieved the first position in the country. The prime minister himself has praised the achievement of Odisha in the NITI Aayog meeting. Our second priority was the farmer. Within one hour of taking oath, in the first cabinet meeting we approved input assistance of Rs 800 per quintal over and above the MSP, which has already reached 17 lakh farmers. For the youth, we have provided 28,000 jobs. Nearly 30,000 youths have also got jobs in private sector. The previous government had organised three Make-in-Odisha conclaves. But in only one Utkarsh Odisha conclave organised by our government on January 28 and 29, we generated more proposals and signed more MoUs than all the previous three combined. We received proposals of Rs 17 lakh crore, signed MoUs of Rs 13 lakh crore with employment opportunities for 13 lakh youths of the state. The government has gained the confidence of people by doing all this work. We are committed to take Odisha to greater heights economically, socially and politically. We have fulfilled many promises during the year, which is why the slogan Barsha Ek, Upalabdhi Anek. A New Odisha is taking shape. You claim proposals worth Rs 17 lakh crore and MoUs worth Rs 13 lakh crore were signed at Utkarsh Odisha. Many MoUs were signed earlier too, but few materialised. How is your government ensuring actual project grounding, not just MoU signing? You can yourself see the difference. In just four months, we have already conducted groundbreaking of projects worth Rs 1,78,000 crore, opening possibilities of giving jobs to 1.1 lakh youths. We ensured establishment of a Rs 2,700 crore technical ammonium nitrate (TAN) plant at Gopalpur in just 10 months. This is the largest and first-of-its-kind project in India where all machinery were brought from Singapore. Besides, all big companies like Tata, JSW, JSPL and IOCL are either expanding or bringing new investment to Odisha. The downstream sector is also coming up in a big way. Each and every district is being covered. Many felt your lack of experience in administration would be a hurdle. Besides, your cabinet is mostly made up of first-time ministers. How challenging has it been to function as chief minister and lead the government? I was never an outsider. I was deputy chief whip when there was alliance government in the state. At times, I had to face the ire of the government specially when asking questions about mining areas of Keonjhar which is my home district. Then Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik had once called and pulled me up for raising such questions. But I had not stopped as I was in search of truth. I have been three-time MLA, Opposition chief whip and chairman of many committees. The success of the government in one year under my chief ministership has proved my capability. It is correct that many first-time MLAs became ministers. Further, as the entire administration had worked under another government for 24 years, to make it attuned to the new dispensation was very challenging. I had to hold many meetings with the ministers. They were given responsibilities as prabharis of districts and associated with different problems. By doing this, they gained experience and at the end of one year became capable of running their ministries. We have succeeded in a collective manner. With BJP coming to power, there were expectations that it will demolish the bureaucratic control. One year on, the general perception is, nothing has changed. Absolutely not. My cabinet doesnt sign pre-decided proposals. It doesnt end in minutes. We make extensive discussions on proposals, then take a decision. The bureaucrats were running the government earlier. To bring them out of that mindset, a shake-up was necessitated. Many left on central deputation. Bureaucrats who were ignored and sidelined in the previous dispensation and wanted to work were given responsibilities. We interacted with officers who were good performers but were loyal to previous government. Gradually, they also changed and realised that a bureaucrat has to work under any government. Besides, this was linked to their CCRs. They are now performing well and have a big role in achieving our target of giving good governance. Implementation of Subhadra scheme was not an easy job. We could do so because of cooperation from the officers. After becoming the chief minister, you seem to have made it a priority to keep close contact with the people. You have revived the CMs public grievance cell, are visiting districts almost every other day. Is it a brand building exercise? The big objective was to completely eradicate the distance between the Third Floor (CMO) and people. Under the previous government, the Third Floor was turned into a fortress with no one having access, forget the common man. Nobody could enter it. No minister, MP or MLA could meet the chief minister. I have become chief minister from the grassroots. I decided to eradicate this distance and meet common people. Let me tell you one experience. One day a beggar came with an application. Security people did not allow him inside. But he persisted. At last, he sat under a tree and did not leave. I received the information and immediately met him. I came to know that he is from Puri and has become a beggar because of some problems. He gave me his application. I talked to collector Puri about his problems which are now being resolved. These things increase peoples confidence on the administration/government. In this way, ordinary people have come to believe that it is a peoples government headed by a peoples chief minister. This is very important in a democracy. If I dont meet people, I will never want to solve their problems. The previous government focused on a surplus budget and strict FRBM compliance. Youre shifting towards higher spending for schemes like Subhadra. How will you manage this? FRBM Act is for every state and even the Centre. There is a system governed by the RBI and NITI Aayog. If we do not follow that system and incur more loans, the state will become bankrupt. These are alerts. Odisha has been a budget surplus state. To continue this will definitely be a challenge going forward. We want to focus on robust infrastructure. Odishas capital expenditure is 6.2 percent of the GSDP which is highest in the country. This is possible in Odisha only. Despite playing a key role in ensuring BJP government and PM Modis third term at the Centre, Odisha seems to have been neglected in the Union Budget while states like Bihar and Andhra Pradesh took the cake. Not true. Odisha has been given priority in the Budget. There is a very good coordination between Centre and the state government, else the prime minister would not have visited Odisha seven times in the past year. Odishas rail and road sectors have received Rs 1 lakh crore from the Centre. We are constantly in touch with the Centre for projects and funds are not a constraint. Our proposal to set up a branch of the National Forensic Science University in Odisha was approved within 15 days. This is a Rs 300 crore project. Similarly, many projects have been approved for Odisha basing on my letters. This cannot happen if Centre is ignoring Odisha. All the central ministers are giving focus to the state. Our government is taking up a massive initiative of reviving sugar industry in the state. We discussed this with the Union Home and Cooperation minister Amit Shah today and there are now proposals to reopen sugar mills in Badamba, Bolangir and other places. You talk of Viksit Odisha by 2036 to propel Vikist Bharat by 2047 under a double-engine government. The neighbouring states like Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh also have double-engine governments. But major disputes like Mahanadi river water, Polavaram project and Kotia border dispute remain unresolved. We are proceeding on various fronts to resolve the issues. The Mahanadi river water dispute with Chhattisgarh will be resolved through talks. We are going to formally begin talks with the Chhattisgarh chief minister in this regard. I am confident on this issue. Polavaram, though, is sub-judice. We are firmly putting forth our stance in the court. Not only Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Telangana are involved in this. This is a case of four states. But we are sticking to our stand. One year has been completed. There are many vacancies in your cabinet. Is an expansion or reshuffle on the cards? BJP is a national party and the biggest political party in the country. This will be done after discussion with our top leadership. This will be done at the right time. What are your biggest priorities for the next year? Is the government planning new initiatives and bold reforms? Priorities have been decided early. Along with all the empowerment programmes, our focus is on creating infrastructure, fast-pacing industry and job creation. That will lead us to Samruddha Odisha. We will undertake necessary reforms to support this.
Congress Office, Ex-Minister's Property Worth Rs 6 Crore Seized In Chhattisgarh
The Enforcement Directorate attached properties worth over Rs 6 crore, including assets belonging to former state excise minister Kawasi Lakhma and his son as well as the Congress Bhawan.
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Liquor scam: ED attaches Congress office in Chhattisgarh's Sukma, properties of MLA Lakhma, son
RAIPUR: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday provisionally attached the party office building of the opposition Congress Bhawan in Sukma district, south Chhattisgarh, besides the properties owned by Congress MLA Kawasi Lakhma and his son Harish in connection with the alleged liquor scam in Chhattisgarh. A six-time Congress MLA Lakhma, who was a former excise minister, was arrested early this year and has been in jail since January 16. The value of the immovable properties attached provisionally by the ED under the Section 5 (1) of the PMLA, 2002, for a period of 180 days is calculated as over Rs 6.15 crore. And the Sukma district Congress office building is estimated at Rs 68 lakh. The ED cited that they are being attached as direct proceeds of crime as the federal probe agency suspects the proceeds from the liquor scam were used to construct the Rajiv Bhawan, built during the tenure of Lakhma as excise minister, in Sukma. The opposition Congress taking a strong objection cited the ED's move as part of the BJPs political conspiracy. The Congress Bhawans were built with the contribution from the party workers and the people. We will give accounts of every single penny spent to construct the Rajiv (Congress) Bhawan. But will the ED also probe into the Rs 150 crore BJPs state office Kushabhau Thakre in Raipur to find out how such a huge amount was arranged by the ruling party to have an opulent building equivalent to a 5-star hotel? asked Sushil Anand Shukla, Congress media cell chairman. Chhattisgarh deputy chief minister Arun Sao countered the opposition and said that the ED has been pursuing the cases of various scams happened during the previous Congress regime, as the agency gathered the evidence during the searches and their investigation are continuing for long. The law will take its own course, Sao asserted. In 2023, the central agency investigating the fraud in liquor claimed a prevailing criminal syndicate had operated illegal bribe collections by controlling the high-level management of key state departments and state public sector units in Chhattisgarh. The ED estimated that Proceeds of Crime of around Rs 2,161 crore have been generated by the suspects in the liquor scam.
Two Maoists with bounty of Rs 5 lakh each arrested in Odishas Malkangiri
Malkangiri: Two Maoists were arrested in Odishas Malkangiri district in the early hours of Friday, police said. Kesakawasi and Rakesh alias Sanukunjam were both area committee members of CPI (Maoist), and hailed from Chhattisgarh. Each one of them had a bounty of Rs 5 lakh on their head, a statement said. They were nabbed in []
4-yr-old falls from moving train, rescued by SECR-RPF under Operation Jeevan Raksha
Nagpur/Rajnandgaon: In a heart-stopping incident, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) of South East Central Railway (SECR) saved the life of a four-year-old boy who fell from a moving train in Chhattisgarh. The rescue, carried out under Operation Jeevan Raksha, took place on June 10 near Dongargarh-Jatkanher section of Rajnandgaon district. The child, Sagnik Bera, was [] The post 4-yr-old falls from moving train, rescued by SECR-RPF under Operation Jeevan Raksha appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
Three Maoists with Rs 19 lakh bounty surrender in Chhattisgarh
One of the Maoists, identified as Bhima, alias Dinesh Podiam (40), turned himself in on Wednesday, while the two women cadres - Sukli Korram, alias Sapna, and Devli Mandavi (22) - surrendered on Tuesday before the authorities, an official said.
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The Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CG Vyapam) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 430 Lab Attendant posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official CG Vyapam website. The last date to submit the application form is 30-06-2025.
3 villagers assaulted for opposing illegal sand mining in Chhattisgarh
Rajnandgaon: Members of a sand mafia allegedly assaulted three villagers after they opposed illegal sand mining in Chhattisgarhs Rajnandgaon district, police said on Thursday, June 12. The accused also allegedly opened fire in the air before escaping from the spot in two cars on Wednesday night, they said. A local corporator, and the driver of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
3 Villagers Assaulted for Opposing Illegal Sand Mining in Chhattisgarh; Corporator Held
Sand mafia members attack villagers in Rajnandgaon; gunshots fired, two arrested, search on for others
Three men assaulted for opposing illegal sand mining in Chhattisgarh; corporator among two held
RAJNANDGAON: Members of a sand mafia allegedly assaulted three villagers after they opposed illegal sand mining in Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon district, police said on Thursday. The accused also allegedly opened fire in the air before escaping from the spot in two cars on Wednesday night, they said. A local corporator, and the driver of an earth mover machine engaged in illegal mining were arrested, the police said. The incident took place on Wednesday night in Mohad village under Basantpur police station limits when some smugglers were allegedly retrieving sand from the Shivnath river using an earth mover, a police official here said. Some men from the village, where a celebration was being held during Sant Kabir Jayanti on Wednesday, raised objections and opposed the illegal mining, he said. Following an argument, members of the sand mafia assaulted three men with sticks, the official said. After learning about the incident, other villagers rushed to the spot. On sensing villagers charging towards them, the accused escaped in two cars and one of them fired two-three rounds with a gun, the offiical said. No one was injured in the firing, he added. Villagers managed to catch the excavator machine driver and surrounded local corporator Sanjay Rajak, who was also present there, accusing him of being involved in illegal sand mining, the official said. A police team reached the spot after being alerted and the injured villagers were shifted to hospital for medication, he said. A case has been registered and the corporator and the excavator machine driver have been arrested based on the villagers' complaint. The earth mover machine and a truck have been seized, the official said. Efforts were on to trace the sand mafia members who escaped in two cars, one having the registration number of Madhya Pradesh, he added.
Politics, Leaks And The Final Turnaround: Inside Bastar's Naxal Purge
India's fight against Naxalism has shifted to Chhattisgarh's Bastar zone. After the 2021 Sukma-Bijapur ambush, joint operations have eliminated many Naxals, but challenges persist.
India tops world in snakebite deaths, 58,000 cases
NEW DELHI: India bears the highest burden of snakebite deaths globally, driven by high snake density, vast rural populations, and widespread reliance on traditional healers, according to the latest global report. The report said that India reports an estimated 58,000 deaths annually, but the impact is severe among poor and indigenous communities, where access to quality healthcare remains limited. Delays in treatment due to faith in traditional medicine; lack of quality control among some domestic antivenom producers; and high out-of-pocket costs, especially in informal care settings, said the report, Time to Bite Back: Catalyzing a Global Response to Snakebite Envenoming, which was released at the recently concluded 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva by Global Snakebite Taskforce, the strategic arm of the Strike Out Snakebite a global campaign aimed at raising awareness and mobilising action to reduce deaths and disabilities from snakebite envenoming. The report, which highlights the critical need for action against the devastating and preventable human toll of snakebite envenoming, said India has launched and is implementing a National Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Snakebite Envenoming. However, the report, which tracks progress towards the WHO target of halving deaths and disabilities from snakebite envenoming by 2030 and calls on the global community to accelerate action, said that despite Indias progress, challenges persist. According to Dr Yogesh Jain, a leading public health physician and one of the authors of the report, India is still failing to prevent needless snakebite deaths. The healthcare system is simply not equipped to respond. Doctors often lack the training, tools, and confidence to treat cases effectively, he said. Poverty compounds the problem. When care isnt free or accessible, people turn to faith healers or other ineffective options, he added. Dr Jain, who founded and runs the community health program Jan Swasthya Sahyog (Peoples Health Support Group) in Chhattisgarh, said even when patients do reach a clinic, the polyvalent antivenom available only covers a handful of the 35 venomous species and is effective in about 80% of cases. India last year declared snakebite as a notifiable disease to reduce the burden, as the country contributes to nearly 50 per cent of global snakebite deaths and is considered the snakebite capital of the world. The report also highlighted low public awareness, inconsistent antivenom quality, and poor transport infrastructure among the challenges.
2 Maoists Including a LOS Commander Killed In Sukma Encounter
Two Maoists, including 5 lakh bounty LOS commander, killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district.
Two Naxalites killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Sukma
SUKMA: Two Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Wednesday, police said. The gunfight took place in the forest of Pusguna village under Kukanar police station limits, district Superintendent of Police Kiran Chavan said. The operation, involving personnel of the police's District Reserve Guard and Kukanar Police team was launched in the morning based on intelligence inputs regarding the presence of Naxal cadres in the region, he said. From 2 in the afternoon, multiple exchanges of fire took place between the security personnel and Maoists. After the guns fell silent, the bodies of two Naxalites including a woman, along with an INSAS rifle, a 12-bore rifle, other arms, ammunition and explosive materials were recovered. As per preliminary identification, one of the slain Naxalites was Baman, Local Organisation Squad commander of Pedaras village, who carried a reward of Rs 5 lakh on his head, said the official. The identity of the woman Naxalite was yet to be ascertained. The encounter follows the death of Additional Superintendent of Police (Konta Division) Akash Rao Girepunje in the explosion of an improvised explosive device planted by Naxalites in the district on Monday.
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The Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CG Vyapam) has released the provisional answer keys for the Pre D.El.Ed and Pre B.Ed entrance exams held on May 22, 2025. Candidates can download and verify their responses via the official website. Objections can be submitted by June 17, 2025, with a fee of Rs. 50 per challenge.
TheChhattisgarh Postal Circle has released an official notification for the recruitment of Postal Assistant, Sorting Assistant posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official Chhattisgarh Postal Circle website. The last date to submit the application form is 02-07-2025.
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Chhattisgarh deploys eight IPS officers to Bastar after ASP killed in Maoist IED blast
RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh government has transferred eight young IPS officers to the Bastar region to strengthen anti-Maoist operations following the death of Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Akash Rao Girepunje in an IED blast in Sukma district on Monday . Girepunje, a 2013-batch officer of the state police service, was leading a patrol on the Konta-Errabore route when he accidentally stepped on a pressure IED planted by Maoists. The explosion, which came during a Bharat Bandh called by the banned CPI (Maoist), killed the officer and injured two others. In response, the state home department on Tuesday issued fresh orders posting eight IPS officers of the 2021 batch to districts in Bastar. These officers were earlier serving as city superintendents of police in various parts of the state. They have now been appointed as additional superintendents of police (anti-Naxal operations) in Sukma, Dantewada, Bijapur, Kanker, Narayanpur, and Durg districts. Amid success on anti-Maoist front, Chhattisgarh govt eyes Rs 49,000 crore projects in Bastar As per the order, Surguja CSP Rohit Kumar Shah has been posted as Additional Superintendent of Police (anti-Naxal operations) in Sukma district, and CSP Jagdalpur (Bastar district) Udit Pushkar as ASP (anti-Naxal operations) in Dantewada district. Korba CSP Ravindra Kumar Meena and Raipur CSP Aman Kumar Raman Kumar Jha have been posted as ASPs (anti-Naxal operations) Bijapur district. CSP Jagdalpur Akash Shrishrimal will be ASP (anti-Naxal operations) Bhanupratappur in Kanker district, it said. CSP Civil Lines Raipur Ajay Kumar and CSP Bilaspur Akshay Pramod Sabadra have been posted as ASPs (anti-Naxal operations) in Narayanpur district. Besides, Raigarh CSP Akash Kumar Shukla has been posted as ASP (anti-Naxal operations), Special Task Force, Baghera in Durg district. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai expressed grief over the officers death and warned that the Maoists would face consequences for the cowardly act. He said the government remains committed to eliminating the Maoist threat from the region. Inspector General of Police, Bastar Range, Sundarraj P, praised the courage of the martyred officer and urged police forces in the region to remain motivated. He said Girepunjes sacrifice would not be in vain. (With inputs from PTI)
8 IPS officers in Chhattisgarh get new postings for anti-Naxal operations
Following the death of an ASP in a Naxal IED blast, the Chhattisgarh government has transferred eight IPS officers to anti-Naxal operations. These officers, from the 2021 batch, will serve as ASPs in districts including Sukma, Dantewada, Bijapur, Kanker, Narayanpur, and Durg, bolstering the state's efforts to combat Naxalism in affected regions.
West Bengal at bottom of performance on solid waste management
NEW DELHI: West Bengal has recorded the lowest performance in solid waste processing under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban, with just eight percent of its daily waste being treated. The states progress has dropped by two percent in four years. It was treating 10 percent of the garbage produced each day in 2021, when the second edition of the mission was launched. According to data available on the SBM-U dashboard, solid waste processing in Nagaland and Mizoram are still in their infancy. Nagaland is processing just one percent of its daily waste while the latters performance is nil. The dashboard states West Bengal generates 7,875.55 tonnes per day (TPD) of solid waste daily but processes only 588.65 TDP. This slow pace of progress was recently flagged during a review meeting held by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), which expressed concern over the states inability to scale up its solid waste treatment capacity. There is decline in door-to-door garbage collection. In 2021, 100 percent door-to-door collection was reported in 2,527 out of 2,939 municipal wards. However, the latest figures show a drop, with 2,317 out of 3,008 wards currently reporting full coverage. Arunachal Pradesh and Bihar have also reported poor waste processing rates. The latest figures show that Arunachal Pradesh generates 177.78 TPD and processes just 22 percent of it. In 2021, the state was treating 25 percent of the total waste generated on a daily basis. Bihar, with a daily generation of 6,638.19 TPD, processes only 32 percent. No immediate response on performance of states from the ministry was available. In contrast, several states and union territories have achieved remarkable success. Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Chandigarh, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli have reported 100 percent daily processing of solid waste.
Chhattisgarh bids adieu to police officer killed in IED blast; 7-year-old son lights pyre
Girepunje was killed and two more officers were injured when an IED, allegedly planted by the Maoists, exploded near Dondra village in Sukma.
Amid success on anti-Maoist front, Chhattisgarh govt eyes Rs 49,000 crore projects in Bastar
RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh BJP government, amid the ongoing offensive against the Maoists in Bastar region, has geared up with the proposal to get two major Rs 49000 crore projects, construction of the Bodhghat multipurpose dam project and interlinking the Indravati & Mahanadi rivers, off the ground. Both mega projects, which remained stalled for the past 45 years are believed to carry immense potential towards assuring major economic revival of one of the countrys backwards regions, wrecked by the presence of left-wing extremists. Chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai, during his recent meeting with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi had presented a detailed framework citing immense prospects both carry and need for its inclusion as the national project in the remote area of Bastar division badly affected owing to Maoists. To alleviate the persisting issue of lack of irrigation resources and promote an all-round development, the Chhattisgarh government is working on the multipurpose Bodhghat dam project and the interlinking of Indravati & Mahanadi rivers. The project has been lying pending for decades. Besides the extensive economic growth, the two projects will create considerable scope of employment and livelihood in Bastar region, the CM said. The project will benefit 269 villages in the districts of Dantewada, Bijapur and Sukma in southern Chhattisgarh. The Bodhghat dam project is expected to double the pace of development of Bastar besides increasing the scope of irrigation facilities in the division, ensure electricity production of 125 MW, create good scope of livelihood and employment, 4824 ton of fish production, irrigation expansion in 3,78,475 hectares including Kharif and Rabi and availability of drinking water. The Indravati-Mahanadi interlinking project will provide irrigation facilities to more than 3,00,000 hectares of land including 50,000 hectares of land in Kanker district. The rolling out of both projects will be significant towards ensuring faster growth of Bastar making the region self-reliant, the CM added. What is the multipurpose Bodhghat Dam Project: The project is proposed on the Indravati River, a major tributary of the Godavari River and flows for a total distance of 264 km in the state. This project is proposed at a distance of about 8 km from Barsoor village of Geedam tehsil in Dantewada, about 100 km from Jagdalpur town. The estimated cost of both the projects is Rs 49000 crore, in which the cost of Bodhghat Dam Project is estimated at Rs 29000 crore and Rs 20,000 crore interlinking project. There are some concerns too regarding the displacement of tribal communities as over 10 thousand hectares of land is feared to get fully submerged and will affect over three dozen villages. There also is likelihood of large tracts of forest becoming submerged after the project gets implemented. Officials said that clearances would be required for the interlinking project from ministries of environment, tribal welfare besides the central water commission.
Full of action against terrorism, Naxalism, but challenges remain as Modi 3.0 completes first year
NEW DELHI: Even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government in its third term largely succeeded in dealing and taming elements posing threats to Indias internal security situation in past one year, two deadly terror incidents in Jammu & Kashmir - Reasi pilgrim attack and the devastating Pahalgam massacre and the continuing ethnic unrest in Manipur still pose serious challenges to deal with. In case of Left-Wing-Extremism (LWE), the security and intelligence agencies succeeded in keeping the areas affected by the menace under control to make India free of them by March next year, as in the recent past several of the top Naxal leaders were either neutralised in operations or surrendered. The Modi government completed one year in office yesterday in its unprecedented third term. But this was marked by terror attacks leading to more civilian casualties in comparison to the first years of his two previous terms. It is a fact that the governments new doctrinal response, including Operation Sindoor, reflected a determined effort to counter terrorism, but the evolving tactics of highly trained terrorists have raised serious concerns about the nations security apparatus. On June 9, 2024, in Reasi, terrorists attacked a bus carrying pilgrims just minutes before Prime Minister Modi took the oath of office in which nine lives were lost and over 40 injured. The cycle of violence persisted, with security forces facing a series of ambushes by small, highly trained groups of terrorists wielding armour-piercing bullets. The most significant provocation came on April 22, 2025, with the Pahalgam massacre in the Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, Anantnag district, in which 26 civilians, including two foreign nationals, were killed. The massacre prompted the launch of Operation Sindoor, a large-scale counterterrorism operation aimed at neutralising terrorist networks. South Asia Terrorism Portal, in one of its reports, claimed that 51 civilians lost their lives in terror-related incidents during the first year of Modis third term, a significant rise compared to 24 civilian deaths in the first year of his first term (2014-2015) and 33 in the first year of his second term (2019-2020). This marked the highest civilian toll in the initial year of any of Modis terms, raising concerns about the effectiveness of current counterterrorism strategies. Security forces also faced significant losses, with 35 personnel killed in operations during the first year of the third term, down from 51 in the first term and 46 in the second. Meanwhile, in counter offensives by the security forces 84 terrorists were eliminated, which is a decline from 109 in the first year of the first term and 155 in the second. Another major internal security concern is LWE-induced violence, but it is on the wane, as this year the number of Naxal-affected districts has reduced from 90 in April 2018 to 38 in April 2025, and the number of most affected districts has also come down from 12 to 6, which include four districts from Chhattisgarh (Bijapur, Kanker, Narayanpur, and Sukma), one from Jharkhand (West Singhbhum) and one from Maharashtra (Gadchiroli). In recent times, the Naxal movement took a severe blow as its number one leader Nambala Keshav Rao alias Basavaraju, was eliminated along with his entire protection team in one of the longest encounters in Chhattisgarh. According to officials, the CPI (Maoist) now has only 14 active members, including 4 Polit Bureau leaders. Around a dozen Central Committee members are presently languishing in jail, and three died due to ailments, they added. The North-East, another internal security theatre, mostly remained violence-free, except for Manipur, where intermittent ethnic clashes continued for almost two years since May 3, 2023, when the first violent incident was reported. So far, 250 people have lost their lives and every effort of the government of India to defuse tension in the state failed to achieve its goal.
Desperate Bid? Back To The Wall, Maoists Give Bandh Call In Chhattisgarh, Kill ASP-Rank Officer
CPI (Maoist) Politburo may have been reduced to just three members now, while the strength of the armed cadre could also have come down to about 1,500
Chhattisgarh HC Gets Bomb Threat, Turns Out To Be Hoax
The threat turned out to be a hoax as nothing suspicious was found after the search
Chhattisgarh DyCM denied entry at RSS HQ in Nagpur, later cleared
Nagpur: In an unusual turn of events that sparked considerable political chatter, Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Vijay Sharma was denied entry at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters in Nagpur during his visit on Monday. Despite being a senior BJP leader from a State ruled by the party, Sharma was reportedly turned [] The post Chhattisgarh DyCM denied entry at RSS HQ in Nagpur, later cleared appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
2 Labourers Killed, 2 Injured After Goods Train Runs Over Them in Chhattisgarh
The victims, all from Jharkhand, were resting on the tracks near Balod when the train hit them in the early hours
Two killed, two injured after goods train runs over them in Chhattisgarh's Balod
BALOD: Two labourers were killed and as many others injured after being run over by a goods train while they were resting on the railway tracks in Chhattisgarh's Balod district on Tuesday, police said. The incident took place in the wee hours between Dallirajhra and Kusumkasa stations Dallirajhra-Durg rail route, an official here said. As per preliminary information, nearly 11 labourers, including the victims, were heading towards Kusumkasa on foot on the railway tracks. Five of them sat on the tracks to rest and at that time a goods train arrived there, the official said. While one of them shouted to alert the other persons and managed to escape, four others were hit by the train, he said. Two of the four died on the spot. The deceased have been identified as Dillu Rai (19) and Krishna (20), while the injured have been identified as Ajay Rai and Vikas Amran, all labourers and natives of Jharkhand, the official said. The injured persons were shifted to the district hospital, he said. The bodies were sent for post-mortem, the official said, adding further investigation was on into the incident.
2 killed, 2 injured after being run over by goods train in Chhattisgarh
As per preliminary information, nearly 11 labourers, including the victims, were heading towards Kusumkasa on foot on the railway tracks
Last rites of Maoist leader Sudhakar performed in Eluru, rich tributes paid
RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM: The last rites of top Maoist leader Gautam alias T Sudhakar, who was killed in an encounter in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur district on June 5, were performed on Monday at his native village Satyavolu, 20 km from Eluru district. Acting on the appeal of his brother T Anandarao and sister-in-law, both State and Central authorities handed over Sudhakars body to the family. Under the instructions given by the police, the relatives brought Sudhakars body from Bhadrachalam hospital to the village late Sunday night. Several left party leaders and activists, including Communist Party of India (CPI) (Maoist) leader Akkiraju Haragopal (alias Ramakrishna)s wife Padmakka alias Sireesha, paid their respects. A pall of gloom descended on the village following Sudhakars death. Police made elaborate security arrangements in Satyavolu during the funeral. Sudhakar, a prominent Maoist figure, was a native of the village and had been active in left-wing extremism for several years before being killed in the recent gunfight.
Chhattisgarh: ASP killed in IED blast by Maoists in Sukma district
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai expressed grief over the death of ASP (Konta Division) Akash Rao Girepunje in the blast and said Maoists will have to face its consequences
Left Parties Write To PM Opposing Anti-Maoist Operation In Chhattisgarh
Five Left parties have written a joint letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, opposing the encounter killings of Maoist leaders in 'Operation Kagar' being carried out in the Chhattisgarh region.
Maoist Bhaskar Buried In Pochera
He was killed in a police encounter in Bhijapur of Chhattisgarh two days ago.
Setback for forces in Chhattisgarh's Sukma: ASP Akash Rao Girepunje killed in Maoist IED blast
In Sukma district of Chhattisgarh, an IED blast resulted in the death of Additional Superintendent of Police Akash Rao Girepunje. The incident occurred near Dondra village on Konta-Errabor road during a patrol. Maoists planted the IED. Two other police officers sustained injuries and were airlifted to Raipur. Police officials stated that operations against Maoists will continue.
Five Left parties appeal to PM Modi to stop extra-judicial killings in Chhattisgarh
Under Operation Kagar, the Left parties urged the government to respond to the Maoist declaration of unilateral ceasefire and initiate a dialogue to resolve all issues
ASP killed, other personnel injured in IED blast in Chhattisgarhs Sukma
SUKMA, June 9: A senior police official was killed and some other personnel were injured when a pressure Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by Naxalites exploded in Chhattisgarhs Sukma district on Monday, police said. States Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, who also holds the home portfolio, said Additional Superintendent of Police (Konta Division) Akash Rao Girepunje, a 2013-batch state police service officer, was martyred in the blast. Sharma also said Naxalites should shun violence, join the mainstream and contribute [] The post ASP killed, other personnel injured in IED blast in Chhattisgarhs Sukma appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Additional SP killed in IED blast in Chhattisgarh's Sukma; two other police officers injured
RAIPUR: Additional superintendent of police (ASP) of Konta division succumbed to severe injuries he sustained in a pressure Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast planted by Maoists in Sukma, about 500 km south of Raipur, on Monday. In the IED blast, the SDOP and station house officer of Konta were also injured; the condition of the two is stated to be out of danger. Raipur native ASP Akash Rao Giripunje was on his patrol duty walking along with his team on the Konta-Errabore route in the wake of the Bharat Bandh call given by the banned outfit CPI (Maoist) on June 10, when the blast occurred. All three were rushed to the Konta hospital where Giripunje died while undergoing treatment. IED is the most accessible weapon for Maoists. IED blasts remain the biggest challenge for armed forces navigating the Maoist cradle in Bastar region, as many security personnel and civilians have been killed in such incidents.
Police Officer Killed, Others Injured in IED Blast in Chhattisgarh`s Sukma
State`s Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, who also holds the home portfolio, said Additional Superintendent of Police (Konta Division) Akash Rao Girepunje, a 2013-batch state police service officer, was martyred in the blast
Chhattisgarh: ASP Akash Rao Giripunje killed after sustaining injuries in Sukma IED blast
Akash Rao Giripunje, Additional SP, lost his life in Sukma, Chhattisgarh. He succumbed to injuries from an IED blast. The incident occurred near Dondra on Konta-Errabora road. Akash Rao was on foot patrol duty. This was to prevent Naxalite incidents due to a Bharat Bandh call. Other officers and jawans were also injured.
ASP Killed, Two Officers Injured In IED Blast By Naxals In Chhattisgarh's Sukma
According to sources, the Naxals had laid a trap as they spread a false news of arson in Konta, prompting the security personnel to move, which led to the IED explosion.
ASP, other personnel injured in IED blast in Chhattisgarhs Sukma
Sukma: A senior police official and some other personnel were injured when a pressure Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by Naxalites exploded in Chhattisgarhs Sukma district Monday, police said. Additional Superintendent of Police (Konta Division) Akash Rao Giripunje and other personnel were out on foot patrolling when the incident took place near Dondra village on []
ASP, other personnel injured in IED blast in Chhattisgarh's Sukma
SUKMA: A senior police official and some other personnel were injured when a pressure Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by Naxalites exploded in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Monday, police said. Additional Superintendent of Police (Konta Division) Akash Rao Giripunje and other personnel were out on foot patrolling when the incident took place near Dondra village on Konta-Errabor road, an official said. The patrolling was launched in view of a bandh called by Naxalites on Tuesday, he said. The ASP, some other police officials and personnel also suffered injuries in the blast, the official said. All the injured personnel were shifted to Konta hospital where the ASP's condition was reported to be very critical, he said. Efforts were on to shift the ASP to another hospital with better medical facilities, he added.
Chhattisgarh has proposed 49,000 crore irrigation and hydropower projects in Bastar, aiming to utilize its allocated Indravati River water. The projects, including the Bodhghat dam and river interlinking, seek national status for central funding. These initiatives intend to provide irrigation for 7 lakh hectares, generate electricity, and boost the economy in Naxal-affected regions.
Woman BJP leader in Chhattisgarh thrashes tribal farmer for allegedly hurling abuse at her
RAIPUR: A video has gone viral from Chhattisgarhs Korba district showing Jyoti Mahant, a woman leader of the ruling party, publicly thrashing a tribal farmer outside the Bakimongara police station on Sunday. According to eyewitnesses, Balwan Singh Kanwar, a farmer from Baredimuda village, was walking along the roadside with his cattle while speaking on his mobile phone. He abused someone on the call, which was overheard by BJP leader as she passed by in her car. Apparently, she felt the offensive utterances by the farmer, who was drunk, were intended for her. She reportedly got down from the car to react, the Korba district police chief Siddharth Tewari told the TNIE . The tribal farmer was initially beaten on the Ravanabhata Maidan road in Korba. Later, some youths brought him to the police station, where he was thrashed again near the premises of the thana. A local Congress MLA from Rampur Phool Singh Rathiya has written to the Korba district police chief to register an FIR against the BJP leader for her alleged hooliganism. Its wrong to claim that the police personnel did nothing to intervene. In fact the preventive action was carried out by the police to stop the woman. If we get any written complaint on the incident, the same will be examined to take appropriate action legally based on facts, the SP said. In the video, the BJP leader was heard shouting ruthlessly on the farmer who was publicly assaulted.
RAIPUR: The Vishnu Deo Sai cabinet embarked on a singular initiative -- Chintan Shivir 2.0 -- where all state ministers shared their experiences, lessons learnt, accounts from the field, as they got an opportunity for introspectionon an attentive, thoughtful platform. Cited as no ordinary government meeting, the two-day extensive deliberations and exchange of better ideas held at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur campus is exclusively designed for the ministers to reflect on their journey in the past one and a half years and to chart out a collective path for the future. The primary objective of Chintan Shivir 2.0 is not just to review previous works but to define Chhattisgarhs clear and impactful role in the making of a developed India by 2047. Each minister presented the innovations undertaken in their respective department, experiences gathered through public service, and about the roadmap ahead. Renowned experts from across the country are delivering lectures on key topics such as good governance, transparency, digital administration, public service ethos, cultural consciousness, and nation-building. The Shivir is structured like a learning workshop where each minister is actively engaged in upgrading their vision and capacity, a government spokesperson said. Special sessions focusing on the core themes of Seva (Service), Sankalp (Resolve) and Seekh (Learning) are also part of the program. One of the key highlights of the Shivir is a dedicated session on the theme From Good Governance to Elections, which focused on policy transparency, accountability, and decisions made in the public interest, the officer added. The opposition Congress called the Chintan Shivir as a 'Paryatan (tourism) Shivir'. Such Shivir gives the BJP government an occasion to review and do some soul-searching on their failures to meet the expectations of people, said Deepak Baij, the State Congress president. The chief minister shared insights and guidance received during his recent meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi, to ensure greater alignment between the central and state government strategies. The ministers were asked to evaluate their past decisions and plan how to make governance more people-centric and impactful in the coming years.
RAIPUR: The Vishnu Deo Sai cabinet embarked on a singular initiative -- Chintan Shivir 2.0 -- where all state ministers shared their experiences, lessons learnt, accounts from the field, as they got an opportunity for introspectionon an attentive, thoughtful platform. Cited as no ordinary government meeting, the two-day extensive deliberations and exchange of better ideas held at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur campus is exclusively designed for the ministers to reflect on their journey in the past one and a half years and to chart out a collective path for the future. The primary objective of Chintan Shivir 2.0 is not just to review previous works but to define Chhattisgarhs clear and impactful role in the making of a developed India by 2047. Each minister presented the innovations undertaken in their respective department, experiences gathered through public service, and about the roadmap ahead. Renowned experts from across the country are delivering lectures on key topics such as good governance, transparency, digital administration, public service ethos, cultural consciousness, and nation-building. The Shivir is structured like a learning workshop where each minister is actively engaged in upgrading their vision and capacity, a government spokesperson said. Special sessions focusing on the core themes of Seva (Service), Sankalp (Resolve) and Seekh (Learning) are also part of the program. One of the key highlights of the Shivir is a dedicated session on the theme From Good Governance to Elections, which focused on policy transparency, accountability, and decisions made in the public interest, the officer added. The opposition Congress called the Chintan Shivir as a 'Paryatan (tourism) Shivir'. Such Shivir gives the BJP government an occasion to review and do some soul-searching on their failures to meet the expectations of people, said Deepak Baij, the State Congress president. The chief minister shared insights and guidance received during his recent meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi, to ensure greater alignment between the central and state government strategies. The ministers were asked to evaluate their past decisions and plan how to make governance more people-centric and impactful in the coming years.
Chintan Shivir 2.0 In Chhattisgarh: Ministers To Learn, Reflect & Share Experiences
The two-day retreat, led by CM Vishnu Deo Sai, is exclusively designed for ministers to reflect on their work over the past 18 months and to chart a collective path forward
Concerns rise in Kendrapara as Mahanadi dispute lingers
Kendrapara: Residents of Kendrapara district have expressed growing concern over the unresolved Mahanadi river water dispute between Odisha and Chhattisgarh, fearing its adverse impact on agriculture and drinking water supply in the region. The long-pending issue, currently before a tribunal, remains unresolved despite years of deliberations. Recently, activists from organisations such as the Mahanadi Banchao []
Family Members Of Slain Maoist Seek Body
Adellus family members stated that they are willing to bring his body back to their native village and perform the last rites, provided the Chhattisgarh police hand it over to them
Amit Shah honours police team that scalped Basavaraju
Amit Shah felicitated Chhattisgarh Police officers for their pivotal role in anti-Naxal operations in Bijapur and Narayanpur, which resulted in the elimination of top CPI(Maoist) leader Basavaraju and 57 others. Shah praised the officers' historic success and reiterated the Modi government's commitment to eradicating Naxalism from India.
Chhattisgarh Reports 50 Covid- 19 Cases
The Covid- 19 infected people exhibited symptoms such as low-grade fever, cold, cough and sore threat.
Bastar project pending for 45 years gets go ahead from PM: Chhattisgarh CM
PM asks CM to present 49,000 cr Bodhghat project to Jal Shakti Ministry; to help irrigate 7 lakh hectares, produce 125 megawatts of power; will submerge 24 villages, displace 2,000 families
Home Minister Amit Shah felicitates Chhattisgarh police officers
Congratulating them on the success of anti-Maoist operations, he says that the Union Government is committed to freeing India from the menace of Maoism
Chhattisgarh tribal leader Arvind Netam bats for delisting STs who have converted their religion
His stance on the issue had changed as it helped in checking religious conversions, the former Congressman said after attending an RSS event as its chief guest
Chhattisgarh Waqf Board caps Nikah Khutba charges at Rs 1100; Muslim scholars question move
RAIPUR: A circular issued by the Chhattisgarh State Waqf Board fixing a maximum fee amount of Rs 1100 for performing Nikah (marriage) sermons has evoked strong reactions, with many Muslim religious scholars and intellectuals questioning the need for such a directive. The order will put unnecessary pressure on poor Muslim families to pay, they asserted. As per the Waqf Board's directive, the Imam or Maulvi (religious leaders/scholar in Islam) officiating Nikah can take a maximum of Rs 1100 as their charges. The Waqf Board chairman, Salim Raj, told TNIE that action will be taken on a complaint against those who take more than Rs 1100 for reading out the Khutba (sermon) of Nikah and performing Dua (supplication)the usual schedule of Muslim marriage contract. The Islamic shariat advocates that the Nikah ceremony must be simple, easy, affordable and full of blessings. Then why should the poor families suffer? When all Imams and Muttavallis (caretaker of mosques) come within the domain of the state Waqf Board, this order has been issued to adopt as standard practice, said Raj, adding that he issued the directive after a Imam refused to perform Nikah of a poor family who couldn't afford to pay Rs 5100. However, Qazi-e-Shahar Raipur Mohammed Ali Farooqi said that fixing the amount for performing Nikah is not justified. If anyone can afford only Rs 500, then will the Waqf Board pay the remaining amount to Imam? The Chairman is needlessly creating an issue. He should better tell the people what good the Waqf Board is doing in the larger interest of the Muslim community. If the people wish to give with delight a few thousand to Imam or maulvi reading out the Khutba during Nikah, then what is the harm, he asked. No imam demands money for officiating Nikah with sermons. Such an order by the Waqf Board is uncalled for. Any amount to be given should be left at the wishes and dispensation of families involved, said Nauman Akram, general secretary of All India Ulema Mashayak Board, Chhattisgarh. Some Muslim scholars contradicted the Waqf Board chairman, stating that in many cases, the poor families are not even required to pay any amount for the Nikah ceremony. No amount for Nikah ceremony should be kept as binding on anyone. In violation of the order, what punishment has the Waqf Board decided to enforce? they asked.
Chhattisgarh Maoist encounter: Security forces recover 7 bodies
Hyderabad: The bodies of seven Maoists in the ongoing combing operations and gunfight inside the Indravati National Park of Bijapur district in Chhattisgarh were recovered on Saturday, June 7. After the killing of Communist Party of India (Maoist) central committee member Narasimha Chalam alias Sudhakar on June 5, another top leader and special zonal committee Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Inside Bastar's Haat-Bazaars: Relics of Shrinking Tribal Cultural Spaces
In Chhattisgarh's Bastar, rural 'haats' capture an alternative way of life and facets of women's empowerment.
India's G7 inclusion was propelled by strong support from G6 nations, with Canada as the outlier, as revealed by an expert. Meanwhile, the Election Commission refuted Rahul Gandhi's rigging claims in Maharashtra. In Chhattisgarh, security forces eliminated seven Maoists, including key leaders, during a major operation.
Five Naxalites Killed in Encounters in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur District
With the latest casualties, seven Naxalites, including top leaders Sudhakar and Bhaskar, were neutralised in the operation in the last three days
HM Shah hails anti-Naxal triumph; pledges relentless drive for peace
HM Shah hails anti-Naxal triumph; pledges relentless drive for peace Bhopal: Galvanised by the resounding success of anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has expressed his wish to personally meet the soldiers whose valour, determination and commitment have been instrumental in making these triumphs possible. In a statement shared on his official [] The post HM Shah hails anti-Naxal triumph; pledges relentless drive for peace appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Five Maoistsgunned down in encounters in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur district
With the latest casualties, seven Maoists, including top leaders Sudhakar and Bhaskar, were neutralised in the operation in the last three days
Five Naxalites gunned down in encounters in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district
Security forces have killed five more Naxalites in two encounters within the Indravati National Park area of Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, raising the total to seven Naxalites neutralized in the last three days. The operation, targeting top Maoist leaders, resulted in the recovery of a large cache of arms and ammunition, including AK-47 rifles.
