BIJAPUR: A boy suffered injuries after an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by Naxals went off in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, police said on Friday. The incident took place on Thursday afternoon in Pidia village within the jurisdiction of Gangaloor police station, a police official said. The minor inadvertently came in contact with the pressure IED, which exploded, causing him injuries, he said. Local villagers informed security forces about the incident, following which a joint team of CRPF's (Central Reserve Police Force) 199th and 85th battalions administered preliminary treatment to the boy. He was later shifted to Bijapur district hospital for further medical care, he said. Security personnel have launched a search in the area to check if more IEDs were planted there, he said. Maoists often plant IEDs on dirt tracks to target security personnel who use such routes during anti-Naxal operations inside forests. Many civilians have fallen prey to such traps in the past in the Bastar region, police said. Two people were injured in separate IED blasts in Bijapur district in August. On July 13, three persons, including a minor girl, were wounded in a similar incident in the Madded area of the district. A total of 38 people have lost their lives in Maoist violence, including IED blasts, in the Bastar region, comprising seven districts, including Bijapur, so far this year.
Cow To Be Declared State Mother In Chhattisgarh: CM
The move is in line with a decision taken by the Maharashtra government to declare the cow Rajyamata Gomata (State Mother Cow) in 2024, the chief minister said while addressing a religious gathering here late on Wednesday evening.
Complainants alleged that Bajrang Dal workers assaulted, abused, molested, and used casteist slurs at them at Durg railway station
Chhattisgarh Police arrest IIIT student for creating obscene images of 36 female students
RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh police on Thursday arrested a student of the International Institute of Information Technology in Nava Raipur, accused of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create morphed obscene photos of around 36 girl students of the institute. A police team was sent to the IIIT on Wednesday after some inputs about the shocking incident were received, but were told by the institute management that an internal inquiry was being conducted by a three-member women's staff committee. We later received a written complaint from the IIIT management and registered an FIR. The accused Syed Rahim Adnan Ali, 20, has been arrested, and a formal investigation has begun, Vivek Shukla, additional SP (Nava Raipur) told TNIE . A case has been registered under Section 66 B of India's Information Technology Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 352 (intentionally insults to provoke breach of peace). The accused male student is in his second year of electronic and communication engineering degree. He had used photos posted on social media platforms to AI-generate pornographic images of the 36 female students. He kept all these obscene photos in his laptop and mobile phone which were seized by the police, the ASP added.
16 Naxalites, Including 9 Carrying Rs 48 Lakh Bounty, Surrender in Chhattisgarh
Disillusioned by Maoist ideology and atrocities, the cadres seven of them women laid down arms in Narayanpur
16 Naxalites surrender in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur; 9 of them carry total Rs 48 lakh bounty
Sixteen Naxalites surrendered in Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh. Nine carried rewards totaling Rs 48 lakh. They cited disappointment with Maoist ideology and pressure from security forces. This surrender shows changing winds in Bastar. Youth are choosing peace and development. This is a significant move towards lasting peace and trust in Bastar. Security forces' efforts are visible.
Police bust gang that hacked mobile phones to commit fraudulent online purchases
Eight people have been arrested by Bhayandar Police for committing large-scale online frauds by hacking mobile phones using fake applications, officials said. The accused obtained OTPs and sensitive bank details from unsuspecting citizens after infecting their phones through fraudulent links. They then used these details to purchase expensive mobile phones through Flipkart and later sold the phones to other people, said an official release. Police began investigating the case in September after officers Sanjay Shipane and Ravindra Wagh found Rinkukumar Shriramjilal Bairwa from Rajasthan in possession of 11 high-end mobile phones under suspicious circumstances. Bairwa had allegedly hacked some people's bank accounts and purchased mobile phones worth Rs 4.77 lakh on Flipkart. Delhi cops nab gang for duping people through mule accounts, crypto wallets A case was registered against Bairwa after a complaint was filed by InstaKart Services Pvt Ltd. Investigation later revealed that Bairwa was part of an inter-state gang which hacked phones using phishing links and enabling features such as call and SMS forwarding, UPI PIN grabbing and Gmail access, the release said. Acting on intelligence, police arrested six persons from Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Navi Mumbai and Bhiwandi, and later caught main accused Hardy alias Prince Kamlesh Sajnani in Chhattisgarh on October 6. Police also seized 107 high-end mobile phones from their possession. Further probe is underway, the release said. (With inputs from PTI) Caught in a virtual web: The rise of 'digital arrest' scams in India
Four dead, six injured in lift crash at Chhattisgarh power plant
Four workers lost their lives and six others were injured after a service lift collapsed at a power plant in Chhattisgarh's Sakti district late Tuesday night. The incident occurred at RKM Powergen Pvt Ltds facility in Ucchpinda village, under Dabhra area, Sakti Superintendent of Police Ankita Sharma told PTI. Ankita Sharma told PTI that 10 workers were descending in the lift after completing their shift when it suddenly plummeted. All occupants sustained injuries and were rushed to Jindal Fortis Hospital in nearby Raigarh, where four were declared dead during treatment. The remaining six are currently undergoing medical care. The lift, with a load capacity of 2,000 kg, had reportedly undergone maintenance just days earlier, on September 29. Further investigations are underway. (With inputs from PTI)
Jharkhand on alert as Maoists call for resistance week; security tightened across the State
RANCHI: The Jharkhand Police have heightened security measures across the state, deploying armed forces at sensitive locations and along key transport corridors, following the proscribed CPI (Maoist)s announcement of a Resistance Week from Wednesday and a bandh on 15 October, a senior officer said. Inspector General (Operations) Michael Raj told PTI that 12 battalions of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and 20 units of the Jharkhand Armed Police (JAP) and India Reserve Battalion (IRB) have been deployed to ensure safety and law and order during the Maoist protest and bandh. Maintaining peace and security across the state is the polices top priority. We have deployed additional forces at sensitive locations, government establishments, and major transport routes, including roads and railway networks, to ensure there is no disruption to normal life, Raj said. The police are also prepared for any fallout in districts bordering Bihar, Chhattisgarh, and West Bengal, the senior officer added. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Jharkhand Police urged the public to ignore rumours and continue with their daily activities without fear. Citizens facing any issues are advised to immediately inform the nearest authorities. The Jharkhand Police remain vigilant and committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents, Raj assured. Police sources said that continuous combing operations and recent successes, including the neutralisation and surrender of wanted Maoists, have pushed the Left-Wing Extremist (LWE) movement to the brink in the state. Their presence is now limited to isolated pockets in the Saranda forest region and certain areas of Latehar and Chatra districts, the officer added.
CCEA nod to 4 multi-tracking railway projects
NEW DELHI: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday approved four major railway multi-tracking projects worth Rs 24,634 crore, spanning nearly 900 km across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh.The projects are expected to be completed by 2030-31 and are designed to ease congestion, boost freight capacity, and enhance connectivity across 18 districts in these states. The decision is seen as major infrastructure push under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, aimed at integrating rail development with multi-modal connectivity and improving logistical efficiency. The government expects the additional rail capacity to bring wide-ranging economic and environmental benefits. Briefing reporters after the cabinet meeting, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the new projects would significantly enhance Indian Railways operational efficiency and reliability. The increased line capacity will significantly improve mobility, resulting in improved operational efficiency and service reliability for Indian Railways, he said. The four projects include construction of third and fourth rail lines between Wardha and Bhusawal (314 route km) in Maharashtra, fourth line between Gondia and Dongargarh (84 km), cutting across Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh, two lines between Vadodara and Ratlam (259 km), spanning Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh and one between Itarsi, Bhopal, and Bina (237 km) in Madhya Pradesh. Together, the projects will expand the Indian Railways network by approximately 894 route kilometres and are expected to ease movement along high-density corridors. The rail corridors covered are crucial for both passenger and freight movement and will reduce delays caused by capacity constraints. The Railway Minister said that the four projects will improve connectivity to 3,633 villages with a total population of about 85.84 lakh, including two Aspirational DistrictsVidisha in Madhya Pradesh and Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh. These infrastructure upgrades are aligned with the Prime Ministers vision of a self-reliant India (Atmanirbhar Bharat) and are expected to create significantemployment and self-employment opportunities in the region, Vaishnaw added. The projects will also facilitate access to key tourism and heritage sites such as Sanchi, Satpura Tiger Reserve, Bhimbetka Rock Shelters, Hazara Falls, and Navegaon National Parkall important destinations that currently face logistical bottlenecks. The newly sanctioned lines are projected to handle additional freight traffic of 78 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), including key commodities like coal, cement, fly ash, steel, food grains, and containers. Vaishnaw also stressed the green benefits of railway expansion over road transport. The projects are expected to cut Indias oil imports by 28 crore litres and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 139 crore kilogramsequivalent to planting around six crore trees. The capacity augmentation has been formulated under the PM Gati Shakti framework, which promotes integrated planning across ministries.
Top Maoist leaders are believed to have found Abujhmad, the only un-surveyed patch of the country, a safe haven: Report
Cabinet nod for Rs 24,634 crore multi-tracking Railway projects across four states
NEW DELHI: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday approved four major railway multi-tracking projects worth Rs 24,634 crore, spanning nearly 900 km across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh.The projects are expected to be completed by 2030-31 and are designed to ease congestion, boost freight capacity, and enhance connectivity across 18 districts in these states. The decision is seen as major infrastructure push under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, aimed at integrating rail development with multi-modal connectivity and improving logistical efficiency. The government expects the additional rail capacity to bring wide-ranging economic and environmental benefits. Briefing reporters after the cabinet meeting, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the new projects would significantly enhance Indian Railways' operational efficiency and reliability. The increased line capacity will significantly improve mobility, resulting in improved operational efficiency and service reliability for Indian Railways, he said. The four projects include construction of third and fourth rail lines between Wardha and Bhusawal (314 route km) in Maharashtra, fourth line between Gondia and Dongargarh (84 km), cutting across Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh, two lines between Vadodara and Ratlam (259 km), spanning Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh and one between Itarsi, Bhopal, and Bina (237 km) in Madhya Pradesh. Together, the projects will expand the Indian Railways network by approximately 894 route kilometres and are expected to ease movement along high-density corridors. The rail corridors covered are crucial for both passenger and freight movement and will reduce delays caused by capacity constraints. The Railway Minister said that the four projects will improve connectivity to 3,633 villages with a total population of about 85.84 lakh, including two Aspirational DistrictsVidisha in Madhya Pradesh and Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh. These infrastructure upgrades are aligned with the Prime Ministers vision of a self-reliant India (Atmanirbhar Bharat) and are expected to create significant employment and self-employment opportunities in the region, Vaishnaw added. The projects will also facilitate access to key tourism and heritage sites such as Sanchi, Satpura Tiger Reserve, Bhimbetka Rock Shelters, Hazara Falls, and Navegaon National Parkall important destinations that currently face logistical bottlenecks. The newly sanctioned lines are projected to handle additional freight traffic of 78 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), including key commodities like coal, cement, fly ash, steel, food grains, and containers. Vaishnaw also stressed the green benefits of railway expansion over road transport. Indian Railways, being an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly transport system, will help reduce dependence on fossil fuels, he said. The projects are expected to cut Indias oil imports by 28 crore litres and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 139 crore kilogramsequivalent to planting around six crore trees. The capacity augmentation has been formulated under the PM Gati Shakti framework, which promotes integrated planning across ministries. The aim is to provide seamless movement of goods and people through coordinated infrastructure development. The approval is also seen as one of the most significant recent investments in Indian Railways network expansion strategy which is expected to play a critical role in achieving the countrys broader economic and sustainability goals.
Rail projects will benefit thousands of villages: PM Narendra Modi
The Union Cabinet has approved four major railway projects. These projects will cost over Rs 24,000 crore. They will benefit thousands of villages across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh. Rail connectivity will be strengthened. Congestion will be eased. Logistics efficiency will be enhanced under PM Gati Shakti. Passenger convenience and freight movement will also improve.
Grain Ready, Government Is Not: Farmers On Paddy Procurement In Chhattisgarh
The lush green fields of Chhattisgarh are shimmering with ripened paddy, but the political heat around procurement has begun to rise faster than the harvest.
Cabinet Clears Rs 24,634-Crore Rail Projects to Boost Connectivity Across Four States
Projects covering 894 km in Maharashtra, MP, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh to enhance mobility, freight efficiency, and tourism links
Cabinet gives nod to 4 major railway projects worth Rs 24,634 cr
The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved four major railway projects worth 24,634 crore to boost capacity and connectivity across central India. The projects include third and fourth lines along the WardhaBhusawal (314 km), GondiaDongargarh (84 km), VadodaraRatlam (259 km), and ItarsiBhopalBina (237 km) routes, spanning 18 districts across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh.
The chief minister also held an extensive discussion with him on key issues, including the expansion of Bilaspur airport, the promotion of defence-related activities in the state, and the organization of army recruitment rallies across Chhattisgarh.
Sai For Naming New Naval Warships After Chhattisgarhs Rivers, Regions
Invites prez, vice-prez to Chhattisgarh foundation day function
The State-run coal producer and explorer had formally ventured into exploring critical mines last year wherein it secured a graphite block in Maharashtra following auctions.
Chhattisgarh SHOCKER! Drunken Woman Bites Husbands Private Parts During Fight, Man Gets 78 Stitches
In Raigarh, Chhattisgarh, a woman bit her husbands private parts in a drunken rage during a domestic dispute, leaving him critically injured. Doctors applied 78 stitches, and police have arrested the wife.
Chhattisgarh launches Chief Minister Rural Bus Service Scheme for 250 villages
Chhattisgarhs new Chief Minister Rural Bus Service Scheme (CMRBS) will connect 250 villages in Bastar and Surguja divisions through 34 routes in the first phase. The initiative aims to simplify rural life, strengthen the local economy, and create employment opportunities
'Chhattisgarh changing soon, anti-Hindus leave or face Ghar-wapasi,' warns Bageshwar Dham
5 Killed, 5 Injured As SUV Collides With Truck In Chhattisgarh
Five persons, including three women and a minor girl, were killed and five others were injured, two of them critically, on Sunday when the SUV carrying them collided with a truck in Kabirdham district of Chhattisgarh, police said.
CRPF distributes over 10K radio sets in Naxal-hit Bastar to spread national thought on air
NEW DELHI/BIJAPUR, Oct 5: The CRPF has distributed more than 10,000 radio sets in remote Naxal violence-affected areas of Bastar in Chhattisgarh as part of a special public campaign to spread national thought and wean locals away from Maoist ideology in the region that is witnessing a decline in violent Left Wing Extremism (LWE). The paramilitary force completed the about four-month-long exercise recently after it held hundreds of small and large public events in villages. The special civic action programme [] The post CRPF distributes over 10K radio sets in Naxal-hit Bastar to spread national thought on air appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CRPF distributes over 10K radio sets in Naxal-hit Bastar to spread national thought 'on air'
NEW DELHI/BIJAPUR: The CRPF has distributed more than 10,000 radio sets in remote Naxal violence-affected areas of Bastar in Chhattisgarh as part of a special public campaign to spread national thought and wean locals away from Maoist ideology in the region that is witnessing a decline in violent Left Wing Extremism (LWE). The paramilitary force completed the about four-month-long exercise recently after it held hundreds of small and large public events in villages. The special civic action programme for the seven districts of the Bastar region was initiated by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) at the beginning of this year with a budgetary allocation of Rs 1.62 crore, a senior official told PTI in Delhi. A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) commander based in Bijapur district said a total of 10,800 radio sets were distributed by 180 companies of the paramilitary deployed in the remote and interior locations of the region. The special programme has aimed to link almost 54,000 individuals, considering each family to be a five-member unit, he said. The aim of the mega radio distribution drive is to connect the locals, tribals and villagers with the mainstream of the country. While the force is working to achieve the Union government's declared target of ending Naxalism from the country by March 2026, these measures are part of engaging with the local community to wean them away from Maoist ideology so that the gains achieved by armed operations are anchored by awareness and welfare initiatives, a second officer said. The force has informed the locals about the various government and entertainment programmes that are relayed on the radio, apart from the monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' address by the prime minister, he said. The force has also been asked by the Union government to provide space for erecting more radio towers in the remote locations so that the residents of these areas can listen to what is happening in the state and the country, the second officer said. Each of the earmarked 180 companies of the CRPF was given 60 radios for distribution. The CRPF was chosen for this drive as it is the lead force that has created forward operating bases for conducting specific anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh and is deployed well inside the most Naxal-violent areas, according to the officials. These radio sets, procured for the special campaign, can be operated by deploying dry batteries or directly through a power board connection. The cost of each radio set is about Rs 1,500 and supports FM, MW and SW modes, they said. Amit Shah sets March 2026 deadline to wipe out Bastar Maoists
NHAI completes construction of Chhattisgarh's first national highway tunnel
It is the state's first national highway tunnel, which passes beneath the hills along the border of Kanker and Kondagaon districts in Chhattisgarh, adjoining Odisha, they said
Amit Shah sets March 2026 deadline to wipe out Bastar Maoists
RAIPUR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday ruled out any possibility of dialogue with Maoists and said they will have to lay down weapons and accept the governments lucrative surrender and rehabilitation policy. Addressing the Bastar Dussehra Lokotsav and Swadeshi Mela in Jagdalpur, the headquarter of Chhattisgarhs Bastar district, he asserted that March 31, 2026, has been set as the deadline to bid farewell to the menace of Naxalism. I want to tell all my tribal brothers and sisters to persuade the youth of their villages to lay down their arms. They should shun violence, join the mainstream and become part of the development of Bastar, he said. Some people have called for talks (with Naxals). Let me make it clear again that both the Chhattisgarh and Central governments are committed to development across Bastar and all Naxal-affected areas. What is there to talk about? A lucrative surrender-and-rehabilitation policy has been put in place. Come forward and lay down your weapons, Shah said. He lauded Chhattisgarhs surrender and rehabilitation policy, which he described as the best in the country. The Chhattisgarh government has made the best surrender policy in the country. More than 500 people have surrendered in a single month. Everyone should surrender. As soon as a village becomes Naxalite-free, the state government will give it Rs 1 crore for development. Naxalism will not benefit anyone, he said. Security forces, including the CRPF and Chhattisgarh police, will give a befitting reply if ultras disrupt peace in Bastar, Shah warned. Some people in Delhi used to spread misinformation for years that the birth of Naxalism was for the fight for development. But I have come to tell my tribal brothers that the entire Bastar has been deprived of development. The root cause of this is Naxalism, he added. Notably, anti-Naxalite operations intensified in Chhattisgarh after the BJP came to power in 2023. Security forces have gunned down over 450 Naxalites in a string of encounters, mostly centred in the Bastar region, since January last year. Shah also attended the Muria Darbar celebrations, part of the renowned Bastar Dussehra festival, where tribal leaders discussed their issues with him. He praised the event for reflecting tribal culture, democratic values and community participation. On the same occasion, Shah launched the Chief Minister Rural Bus Service Scheme, aimed at improving connectivity in the tribal areas of Bastar and Sarguja. Additionally, he transferred the 20th monthly instalment of Rs 1,000 to the bank accounts of women beneficiaries under the governments Mahtari Vandan scheme.
Bastar range inspector general of police P Sunderraj said that in a shocking display of cruelty and utter disregard for human life, her Maoist associates abandoned her in the forest after taking away her weapon, leaving her to die unattended.
Amit Shah hails Chhattisgarh policy as 500 Naxals lay down arms
Union Home Minister Amit Shah sets a March 2026 deadline to end Naxalism in Chhattisgarh. He urges Naxalites to surrender, promising one crore rupees for Naxal-free villages. Shah states Naxalism hinders Bastar's progress. The government commits to Bastar's development. Over 500 Naxalites have surrendered in the past month. This initiative aims for a Naxal-free region.
Amit Shah rules out talks with Maoists, reiterates March 2026 deadline
Chhattisgarh: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday, October 4, ruled out talks with Maoists and said they will have to lay down weapons and accept the governments lucrative surrender and rehabilitation policy. Addressing the Bastar Dussehra Lokotsav and Swadeshi Mela in Jagdalpur, the headquarters of Chhattisgarhs Bastar district, he asserted that March 31, 2026, 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 .
'Nothing to talk about with Naxals, they must lay down arms', Shah reiterates March 2026 deadline
JAGDALPUR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday ruled out talks with Naxals and said they will have to lay down weapons and accept the government's lucrative surrender and rehabilitation policy. Addressing the 'Bastar Dussehra Lokotsav' and 'Swadeshi Mela' in Jagdalpur, the headquarter of Chhattisgarh's Bastar district, he asserted that March 31, 2026 has been set as the deadline to bid farewell to the menace of Naxalism. I want to tell all my tribal brothers and sisters to persuade the youth of their villages to lay down their arms. They should shun violence, join the mainstream, and become part of the development of Bastar, he said. Security forces, including the CRPF and Chhattisgarh police, will give a befitting reply if ultras disrupt peace in Bastar, Shah warned. Shah said he visited the renowned Maa Danteshwari Temple here and had prayed that security forces get strength to free the entire Bastar region from ed terror by March 31 next year. Notably, anti-Naxalite operations intensified in Chhattisgarh after the BJP came to power in 2023. Security forces have gunned down over 450 Naxalites in a string of encounters, mostly centred in the Bastar region, since January last year. Some people have called for talks (with Naxals). Let me make it clear again that both the Chhattisgarh and Central governments are committed to development across Bastar and all Naxal-affected areas. What is there to talk about? A lucrative surrender-and-rehabilitation policy has been put in place. Come forward and lay down your weapons, Shah said. Some people in Delhi used to spread misinformation for years that the birth of Naxalism was for the fight for development. But I have come to tell my tribal brothers that the entire Bastar has been deprived of development. The root cause of this is Naxalism, he said. Today, electricity, drinking water, roads, toilets in homes, health insurance of up to Rs 5 lakh and 5 kg free rice have reached every village in India but Bastar has been deprived of such development, Shah said. The Chhattisgarh government has made the best surrender policy in the country. More than 500 people have surrendered in a single month. Everyone should surrender. As soon as a village becomes Naxalite-free, the state government will give it Rs 1 crore for development. Naxalism will not benefit anyone, he said. Narendra Modi govt has given more than Rs 4 lakh crore to Chhattisgarh for development works in 10 years. On behalf of the PM, I want to assure you that after March 31, 2026, Naxalites will not be able to stop your development. They will not be able to stop your rights, he said. Shah described the 75-day-long Dussehra festival as one of the world's longest and culturally significant festivals, honouring the region's tribal heritage. I attended Muria Darbar today and felt immense joy. All the (tribal) community leaders from Bastar division were present and shared their issues. I will go to Delhi and tell everyone to witness a Muria Darbar at least once. Since 1874, it has reflected active participation, a judicial system, tribal culture, thoughtful dialogue, and people's engagement, Shah said. In the truest sense, Muria Darbar, with its core democratic values, is a historic and global heritage and a subject of great learning for the entire nation, he pointed out. The BJP government has launched various schemes in honour of tribals in the state, he added. Urging to adopt swadeshi products, Shah said no one can stop India from becoming the world's leading economic power if its 140 crore citizens take up this resolve. Modi ji has provided significant relief to mothers and sisters across the country by reducing the tax (GST) on 395 items. He has kept the tax on daily use items at only 5 per cent. Our country has never seen such a significant tax cut, Shah said. On the occasion, the Union Home Minister transferred the 20th monthly instalment of Rs 1,000 into the bank accounts of nearly 65 lakh women beneficiaries of the state's Mahtari Vandan scheme. The total money transferred on the occasion stood at Rs 606.94 crore. Shah also launched the Chief Minister Rural Bus Service scheme mainly for the tribal-dominated Bastar and Surguja divisions. In his address, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said 34 buses will be deployed for 250 remote villages, with the state government bearing the loss suffered by operators. Shah arrived on a two-day visit to Chhattisgarh on Friday night.
IGP Reviews Policing Progress In Jammu, Stresses Alignment With India 2047 Vision
Jammu, Oct 4: Inspector General of Police Bhim Sen Tuti on Saturday reviewed the Action Taken Reports on various recommendations of multi-sectoral policing in the Jammu region and emphasised aligning all initiatives with the national vision of transforming India into a developed nation by 2047. The review meeting, chaired by the IGP, was held in view of preparedness ahead of the forthcoming 60th edition of the national conference of DGPs and IGPs to be held in Chhattisgarh next month. IGP [] The post IGP Reviews Policing Progress In Jammu, Stresses Alignment With India 2047 Vision appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Naxalism Is The Reason Bastar Was Deprived Of Development: Amit Shah In Chhattisgarh
Amit Shah on Saturday ruled out talks with Naxals and said they will have to lay down weapons after accepting the government's lucrative surrender and rehabilitation policy.
What Is There To Talk, Asks Shah; Advises Naxals To Accept Lucrative Surrender-Rehabilitation Policy
Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh), Oct 4: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday ruled out talks with Naxals and said they will have to lay down weapons after accepting the governments lucrative surrender and rehabilitation policy. Addressing the Bastar Dussehra Lokotsav and Swadeshi Mela in Jagdalpur, the headquarter of Chhattisgarhs Bastar district, he asserted that March 31, 2026 has been set as the deadline to bid farewell to the menace of Naxalism. Some people have called for talks (with Naxals). Let me [] The post What Is There To Talk, Asks Shah; Advises Naxals To Accept Lucrative Surrender-Rehabilitation Policy appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Union Home Minister Amit Shah to visit Bastar on Saturday
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Chhattisgarhs Bastar on Saturday to attend the Bastar Dussehra celebrations and participate in the traditional Muria Darbar. He will also review anti-Naxal operations with security officials, emphasizing the Centres commitment
Right to dignified death, cremation fundamental right, says Chhattisgarh HC
Chhattisgarh High Court has declared the right to a dignified death and cremation a fundamental right under Article 21. This ruling followed a Chief Justice's visit to a pathetic Bilaspur cremation ground. The court mandated the State to provide decent facilities, issuing an 11-point directive for immediate improvements like sanitation, lighting, and functional crematoria, demanding affidavits from top officials.
He is scheduled to leave for Jagdalpur, headquarters of Bastar, to attend a series of cultural programmes and strategically significant events: Reports
Chhattisgarh: 103 Maoists surrender in Bijapur, abandon weapons worth over Rs 1 crore
In Chhattisgarh, 103 Maoists surrendered in Bijapur, abandoning weapons valued at over Rs 1 crore and receiving Rs 50,000 each. Separately, security forces killed three Maoists, including a woman cadre with a Rs 14 lakh bounty, during an encounter in Kanker district. These events underscore intensified counter-insurgency measures in the Bastar division.
103 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarhs Bastar days after Amit Shah rejects ceasefire offer
RAIPUR: A total of 103 cadres of the outlawed CPI (Maoist), including 49 carrying rewards worth 1.06 crore, surrendered in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur district on Thursday. The move came days after Home Minister Amit Shah rejected a ceasefire offer from the Naxals , saying they were welcome to surrender and that security forces would not fire a single bullet at those who lay down arms. The Bastar police issued a list highlighting the details of the surrendered cadres, which included senior functionaries and lower-rank militia cadres. According to the list released, the surrendered red rebels aged 18 to 40 renounced the banned outfit and decided to return to the mainstream of society. Several Revolutionary Peoples Committee members, Area Committee leaders, militia commanders and cadres of the CPI (Maoist) were among the 103 who surrendered. The surrendered Maoists will get the initial financial incentive of Rs 50,000 each. The misled youths of the banned outfit were also impressed with the benefits of the states surrender and rehabilitation policy, said Jitendra Yadav, Bijapur district police chief. Under the states new Surrender and Rehabilitation measures, surrendered cadres will be provided free housing, healthcare, farmland, and other amenities, along with additional financial support if they choose to undergo skill training or start a small business. MHA redeploys CAPF troops from J&K to intensify final offensive against naxals
103 Naxalites, 49 of them with combined bounty of Rs 1 crore, surrender in Bijapur
A total of 103 Naxalites, including 22 women and 49 with bounties totaling over Rs 1 crore, surrendered in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh, on Thursday. They cited disillusionment with Maoist ideology, internal conflicts within CPI (Maoist), and appreciation for local development initiatives, including the Bastar polices rehabilitation program and government rural schemes.
103 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur, get immediate assistance of 50,000 each
This was perhaps one of the largest-ever surrenders by Left-wing extremists in a single day in Chhattisgarh
NIA charge sheets four in CPI (Maoist) case
The National Investigation Agency has charge-sheeted four more individuals in a CPI (Maoist) case linked to promoting terror activities in Chhattisgarh. Three accused were office bearers of the banned Moolwasi Bachao Manch, a frontal organisation. The fourth, an armed cadre, remains absconding. All four were actively engaged in raising, collecting, and distributing funds for the banned CPI (Maoist) outfit.
Next DGP-IGP Conference to discuss J&K situation; PM Modi, HM Shah to attend
New Delhi, Oct 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are set to attend the All India DGP-IGP Conference in Chhattisgarh in November, where top police officials from across the country will deliberate on key issues including internal security, anti-Naxal operations, cyber security, the fight against narcotics, the situation in Jammu [] The post Next DGP-IGP Conference to discuss J&K situation; PM Modi, HM Shah to attend appeared first on Northlines .
PM Modi, HM Shah to Attend DGP-IGP meet
SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are set to attend the All India DGP-IGP Conference in Chhattisgarh in November, where top police officials from across the country will deliberate on key issues including internal security, anti-Naxal operations, cyber security, the fight against narcotics, the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, and []
Chhattisgarh: Bhawani Temple Site Rechristened as Kaushalya Dham
This was announced by chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai while attending a religious discourse in the shrine complex on Tuesday night.
NIA chargesheets four more for funding Maoist activities in Chhattisgarh
RAIPUR: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday filed a supplementary chargesheet against four more accused for alleged promotion of activities of the banned outfit CPI (Maoist) in Chhattisgarh. The NIA in its statement stated that the four accused against whom the supplementary chargesheet was produced, the three identified as Sunita Potam, Shankar Muchaki and Dashrath alias Dasru Modiyam, were office bearers of Moolwasi Bachao Manch (MBM), a frontal organisation of the CPI (Maoist), and arrested in the past. Mallesh Kunjam, the fourth accused named in the chargesheet, was an armed Maoist cadre and is still absconding, the agency said. Till now, seven accused have been charge-sheeted in the case. In October 2024, the MBM was banned by the state government under provisions of the Chhattisgarh Special Public Security Act, 2005. The NIA stated that all four accused named in the chargesheet were involved in activities like collection, storage and disbursal of funds for left-wing extremist groups. The outlawed CPI (Maoist) used these funds for staging protests against the democratically elected government and the development activities that are being carried out in the state. These illicit funds were being channelised through the frontal organisation like MBM, it added. The NIA, continuing with its probe into the case, is pursuing an action carried out by the Bijapur police in May 2023, when Gajendra Madvi and Laxman Kunjam, both workers of MBM, were arrested and seized Rs 6 lakh cash in junked Rs 2000 notes belonging to Naxalites.
Chhattisgarh to host annual DGPs/IGPs conference nov 28-30; focus on naxal elimination
Chhattisgarh will host the annual DGPs/IGPs conference from November 28 to 30. Elimination of armed Naxalism will be a key focus area. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend the valedictory session. Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the event. The conference will discuss internal security, including counter-Naxal strategy and cyber security.
NIA files fresh chargesheet against four more people in Chhattisgarh Naxal case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a fresh chargesheet against four additional individuals in connection with a case involving the propagation of the outlawed Naxal group`s violent agenda in Chhattisgarh, officials said
Next DGP-IGP Meet in Chhattisgarh; PM Modi, Amit Shah to Attend
About 250 officers in the rank of DGP and IGP are going to physically attend the meeting while more than 200 others will participate it virtually
India's first smart registration office unveiled in Chhattisgarh's Nava Raipur
RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh has inaugurated the countrys first state-of-the-art Smart Registration Office in the new capital city of Nava Raipur, marking a major step towards modernising citizen services. Developed under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, the new facility is designed to deliver faster, more transparent, and citizen-friendly services, in line with global standards. Registering a house, shop, or land will no longer mean standing in long queues at crowded government offices. The entire process can now be completed in just 12 to 15 minutes, in a setting comparable to passport or airport service centres, a government spokesperson told TNIE. The facility was inaugurated on Tuesday by Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao, in the presence of Finance Minister O P Choudhary. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai described the initiative as a milestone in citizen-centric governance. This initiative strengthens Chhattisgarhs identity as a welfare-oriented state. Citizen convenience remains the foundation of good governance, he stated. Encouraged by the model's potential, the central government is reportedly exploring similar upgrades nationwide. This modern facility, built on the PPP model, ensures speed, transparency, and convenience, enhancing the overall citizen experience, added an official. In the first phase, 10 registration offices are being upgraded, with the Nava Raipur unit now fully operational. The state government has set a target to modernise all 117 registration offices across Chhattisgarh within the next year. The smart office features a queue management system and digital display boards that eliminate long waits and provide real-time updates on documentation and fees. A trained helpdesk staff is also on hand to assist citizens at every stage of the process.
A 29-year-old engineer, Gaurav Savanni, died by suicide in Bilaspur by jumping in front of a train on Saturday, September 27. Gaurav Savanni left a suicide note behind on his mobile phone.
Next DGP-IGP Meet In Chhattisgarh; PM Modi, HM Shah To Attend
New Delhi, Oct 1: Chhattisgarh is set to host for the first time the All India DGP-IGP conference next month where issues related to internal security, ongoing operations against the Naxals and cyber security will be discussed. The 60th edition of the three-day conference beginning November 28 will be inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while the valedictory session is likely to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. About 250 officers in the rank of DGP and IGP [] The post Next DGP-IGP Meet In Chhattisgarh; PM Modi, HM Shah To Attend appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Chhattisgarh To Host First-Ever DGP-IGP Meet, PM Modi Likely To Attend
The three-day event is scheduled from 28 to 30 November at the newly developed Marine Drive complex in Nava Raipur.
Juvenile Crime Rises In Telangana, Dips In Hyd
Maharashtra topped the national list with 3,970 juveniles, followed by Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Bihar and Chhattisgarh.
Top Maoist leaders remain prime targets for forces in Chhattisgarh; nine leaders eliminated in 2025
RAIPUR: The ongoing anti-Maoist operation after the monsoon has been intensified with a renewed warning conveyed to the top Maoist leaders, asking them to give up arms and surrender, or else be prepared to be eliminated. The Chhattisgarh police and the Central forces affirmed that the sustained offensive against the left-wing extremists inflicted massive setback to the banned outfit, owing to which the Maoist leaders evidently remain fully aware that there is no safe place for them anywhere in the affected Bastar region. Bastar Inspector General of police, Sundarraj P, claimed that they consistently get solid information about the locations of top Maoist leaders, and they can be eliminated anytime by security forces. They can either surrender and join the mainstream or get killed in the ongoing decisive operations by the troops, the IG told TNIE . Despite adverse weather and tough geographical conditions besides other challenges, the forces are vigorously engaged in strategically planned anti-Maoist campaigns, keeping in mind the March 31, 2026, deadline set by the Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Most of the Central Committee (CC) members, who are only next to the Politburo of CPI (Maoist) in hierarchy, remained active in the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee during the last three decades, during which they waged a war against the state and the forces. Many of these CC members were cited to be the masterminds of numerous violent incidents, even leading to casualties of several jawans and the killing of innocent civilians. 71 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarhs Dantewada in a single day following 'Lon Varratu' campaign appeal Police believe the remaining top 10 Maoist leaders are active in Bastar and adjoining border states. The CC members carry huge bounty on their heads in various states of the country.In the year 2025, the forces eliminated the general secretary of CPI Maoist Basava Raju alias Nambala Keshav Rao and eight CC members. The Bastar police also shared the names of the remaining top 10 Maoist leaders who the police believe are active in Bastar and adjoining border states. They includefour Polit Bureau membersGanpathi alias Mupalla Laxman Rao alias Ramanna, Malojula Venugopal Rao alias Bhupathi, Devji alias Devanna alias Sudarshan, and Mishir Besra alias Bhaskar. Additionally, six CC members are Ganesh Uike, Anal Da alias Marandi, Malla Raji Reddy alias Murli, Ramder alias Majjidev, Madvi Hidma alias Deva alias Sainath, and Pullari Prasad Rao alias Malkapuram alias Bhaskar. The inhospitable rugged terrain of Abujhmad, spread over 4000 sq km in the district of Narayanpur and touching Bijapur, Dantewada, and Kanker was once the common address for most of the top Maoist leaders for decades. The dense forests earlier provided safe havens and hideouts for armed Maoist cadres and their top leadership. During the last three years, the Maoists' strongholds have been significantly weakened due to the establishment of several security camps and ongoing anti-Maoist operations, besides the development initiatives by the government in the region. The forces are swiftly acting on intelligence inputs about the movement of Maoist cadres, even in the dense forested terrain. The polit bureau CC members are bestowed with key responsibilities, different organisational roles, besides military activities in the banned outfit.
Naxal leadership shrinks to 13 as security forces tighten grip
NEW DELHI: A day after Union Minister Amit Shah rejected the Naxalites ceasefire offer , a dossier prepared by the security and intelligence agencies revealed that after a series of arrests, surrenders and encounters, the top leadership of the Left Wing Extremists has now been dwindling with only 13 figures in its apex body - four members of the Politburo and nine members of the Central Committee. According to officials, the goal of eliminating armed Naxals by March 31, 2026, could be met much earlier, possibly by the end of this year. However, they added that a few of the members of People Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) are still at large and they might try to escalate violence, but they too would meet the same fate. The dossier states that Madvi Hidma, the most-wanted Maoist leader believed to be heading the outfit, has been unable to maintain contact with the remaining top leadership. At its peak by mid-2000, the Politburo and the Central Committee of the CPI (Maoist) had over two dozen members, who provided ideological base and formulated strategy for armed struggle, and kept the LWE network operative in more than 10 states of the country. But over the years, with better intelligence gathering and effective anti-Naxal operations by security forces, their leadership and support base have eroded, officials said. Why cant Centre accept Maoists ceasefire offer? asks CPIs D Raja Now with the elimination of high-value Naxal leaders in Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Jharkhand, including general secretary Nambala Keshava Rao alias Basavaraju, Chalapati and Modem Balakrishna, only a few aged senior operatives are surviving, they said. The only remaining challenge is the PLGA, if security forces neutralise it in the coming days, India could, for the first time in about 60 years, be free of the Naxal chain of command. Senior leaders such as Cherukuri Rajkumar alias Azad (killed in 2010), Kishanji alias Koteshwar Rao (killed in 2011) and Kottam Sudarshan (died in 2023). The year 2025 saw major successes on the part of the security forces, as Basavaraju alias Nambala Keshava Rao, Chalapati and Modem Balakrishna were among those killed. The Politburo of CPI (Maoist) has now been struggling to find ideological leaders. Only a few like Muppala Laxman Rao alias Ganapati, the acting General Secretary; Misir Besra, a senior ideologue; Mallojula Venugopal alias Bhupathi, an influential strategist; and Malla Raji Reddy alias Sangram are surviving and trying to continue with their activities in the Red Zone, said a senior security official. The officials, quoting the dossier, said that there are currently around 8001,000 armed cadres active, which is far less than the 6,000 to 8,000 nearly a decade ago. But still they can be a potent threat, particularly in dense forest areas- Abujhmaad and Bastar, where the terrain is to their advantage, the official said, while adding that, but still, operations based on actionable intelligence might give the desired results.
Why cant Centre accept Maoists ceasefire offer? asks CPIs D Raja
NEW DELHI: A day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah ruled out ceasefire with Maoists , CPI general secretary D Raja on Monday questioned the decision, pointing to the Naxals' offer of holding a dialogue with the government. Maoists want dialogue with the government. They have proposed a ceasefire... Why the Indian government cannot accept? Raja said. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday rejected the ceasefire offer given by Maoists, saying if the extremists want to surrender and lay down arms, they are most welcome to do so, and that security forces would not fire a single bullet at them. Security forces have intensified operations along the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border, eliminating several top Naxals as part of Operation Kagar (also called Operation Black Forest). Addressing a press conference here, Raja said, What is this Operation Kagar? Can the government tell us how many Maoists were killed, how many tribal people were killed? Chhattisgarh is a forest-rich state and tendu leaves are supposed to be green gold, he said. This government is trying to evict the tribal people from forests, lands, and they want to hand over these forest lands to people like Adani... Seaports, airports are all handed over to Adani... Now forests will be handed over to Adani. Then what remains? What India are we today? This is a democratic republic? he said. Asked about the home minister's charge that Left parties have lent ideological support to Left Wing Extremism, he said, I dont know what he means by that. Let him explain. Urban Naxalites or rural Naxalites are challenging the policies of the government of the day. But what about right-wing extremists? They want to redefine Indian nationhood They want to rewrite Indian history. Which is dangerous? he questioned. They want to redefine India. India is a secular, democratic republic. It cannot be redefined as a theocratic nation. They cannot rewrite Indian history. Who is dangerous? Amit Shah is the home minister. He must speak responsibly, he said. On the government's statement that it was creating a Naxal-free India, the CPI leader said, What happened to Congress-Mukt Bharat? Tomorrow they will say Communist-Mukt Bharat. We have a Constitution and they should understand, the Constitution is clear; India is a secular democratic republic. Addressing the valedictory session of a seminar on 'Naxal Mukt Bharat', Shah on Sunday said there will be no ceasefire with Maoists. He said if the Naxals want to surrender, a red carpet welcome awaits them with a lucrative rehabilitation policy. Shah also hit out at Left parties for extending ideological support to the Left Wing Extremism and dismissed their arguments that lack of development led to the Maoist violence. Operation Kagar is a large-scale counter-insurgency initiative launched by the Indian government to combat the Maoist (Naxalite) insurgency, primarily in the states of Chhattisgarh and Telangana. The operation began in 2024, with the goal of eradicating Maoist influence by March 2026.
RAIPUR: Kondagaon district in Chhattisgarh has recorded the highest production of coconuts in the non-traditional belt of the country. Kondagaon district is among the 11 Demonstrations cum Seed Production (DSP) farms owned and run by the Centre under the ministry of Agriculture. Usually the southern states excel in coconut production and collectively contribute a significant majority of the yields in the country. Spread across 100 acres of land, the farm has over 6000 coconut trees with 18 varieties, among them the tall, dwarf and hybrid ones are most common. Over 3 lakh coconuts are produced annually from Kondagaon DSP farm. Among the 11 DSP farms administered by the Coconut Development Board (CDB) under the ministry of agriculture, the Kopabeda-based in Kondagaon has secured first position in terms of coconut production. The annual income of the Board from this farm is over one crore. Here we also produce around 50 thousand seedlings of coconut every year for sale to farmers and in other adjoining states, I C Katiyar, assistant director (CDB) told TNIE . The quality of cultivation led to phenomenal success, the officer added. Besides the assistant director, there are around 10 staff and the same number of permanent labourers working here. The project started in Kondagaon in 1987 and the headquarters is in Kerala. The other DSP farms are in states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Assam, Tripura, West Bengal. To make the best use of the land, the inter-cropping practices are also undertaken and one will find other trees among the coconut trees like mango, litchi, pine apple, cocoa, chiku, cinnamon among others. On some occasions, the DSP farm also engages actively in seedling distributions and training sessions on coconut cultivation practices on demand.
Andhra Pradesh Rain Alert: Next 4 Days Critical, Severe Flood Warning Issued
Though rains have eased in parts of Andhra, heavy rainfall upstream in Telangana & Chhattisgarh is pushing floodwaters downstream, raising Godavari river to dangerous levels
In riding around the country in 50 days, pavana lives her dream
THRISSUR: At the age of 25, when most youngsters think about careers and their future, Pavana V S took the decision to make her dream come true. On July 31, the Thrissur native set out on an unplanned journey that, on September 21, ended up crossing 20 states covering more than 8,500km. A karate coach, Pavana had dreamt of an all-India trip since the age of 15. But, education and other responsibilities kept her busy. Finally, while preparing for imminent wedlock, she decided to do something out the ordinary. On her Himalayan 411, she witnessed the unique life and culture of different states. It took me 50 days to cover 20 states. I started without any planning and without following a particular route map. However, I ate the authentic, seasonal local dishes. I stayed with local families whenever possible. During the trip, many cautioned about safety risks. But the welcoming attitude and support of residents in each location kept me safe, shared Pavana, who runs Evoke Academy, which offers training in martial arts. Though Pavana wanted to spend more time in places such as Kashmir, Leh-Ladakh, and Uttarakhand, inclement weather played spoilsport. While most motorists stick to a plan on such adventures, Pavana did it her own way. She took her time at tourist locations and even went on trekking expeditions. When it comes to all-India trips, there is a misconception that only rich people can do it. But I am proof that anyone who has the passion for travel and adventure can pursue it. I rode a bike weighing over 200kg throughout the country without a single accident. I didnt depend on anyone to realise my dream. This has been a personal triumph, she added. Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha were among the states she visited. I had many memorable experiences, mostly involving local people. I am a foodie and explored all kinds of food available at each destination, Pavana said.
There is still room for talks with Maoists: Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister says the double-engine government has played a significant role in the fight against Maoists in the State;he says tourism is a focus area in Bastar because of its natural beauty, and agriculture and dairy will be promoted because tribal communities have a particular interest in farming; the State has received investment proposals worth 7 lakh crore in just 10 months, he adds
No ceasefire, only surrender; lay down arms, not a single bullet will be fired, Amit Shah to Maoists
NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday rejected the ceasefire offer given by Maoists, saying if the extremists want to surrender and lay down arms, they are most welcome to do so and security forces would not fire a single bullet on them. Recently, to spread confusion, a letter was written stating that what has happened so far has been a mistake, that a ceasefire should be declared, and that we (Naxals) want to surrender. I want to say there will be no ceasefire. If you want to surrender, there is no need for a ceasefire. Lay down your arms, not a single bullet will be fired, Shah said. He said if the Naxals want to surrender, a red carpet welcome awaits them with a lucrative rehabilitation policy. Addressing the valedictory session of a seminar on 'Naxal Mukt Bharat', Shah also hit out at Left parties for extending ideological support to Left Wing Extremism and dismissed their arguments that lack of development led to the Maoist violence. He said it was due to the ed terror that development could not reach many parts of the country for several decades. I want to tell you that there will be no ceasefire. If you want to surrender, lay down arms and not a single bullet will be fired. A red carpet welcome is waiting for you if you surrender, he said. Shah said this in response to the offer of a ceasefire given by the CPI (Maoists) sometime back following the intensified operations carried out by security forces, including Operation Black Forest along the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border, in which several top Naxals were eliminated. The minister said there are many people who believe that merely stopping the killings by Naxals is enough to eradicate Naxalism from India. However, he said, this is not true as Naxalism developed in India because its ideology was nurtured by people within the society. Why did the Naxal problem arise, grow and develop in the country? Who provided them with ideological support? Until Indian society understands this, the idea of Naxalism and the people in society who provided ideological support, legal support, and financial support, the fight against Naxalism will not end, he said, adding, We must identify and understand those who continue to nurture the Naxal ideology. Shah asserted that the country will be free of Naxalism by March 31, 2026.
Three Maoists carrying total bounty of 14 lakh gunned down in Chhattisgarh
The gun battle took place on a forested hill near Chhindkhadak village along the border of Kanker and Gariaband districts
Three Naxalites gunned down in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh
Kanker: Three Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarhs Kanker district on Sunday, a senior police official said. The gun battle broke out in the forest of Ravas along the border of Kanker and Gariaband districts, where a joint team of security personnel was out on an anti-Naxal operation in the 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 Naxalites carrying total bounty of Rs 14 lakh gunned down in Chhattisgarh
KANKER: Three Naxalites carrying a cumulative bounty of Rs 14 lakh were killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district on Sunday, a senior police official said. The gun battle took place on a forested hill near Chhindkhadak village along the border of Kanker and Gariaband districts, where a joint team of security personnel was out on an anti-Naxal operation in the morning, Kanker Superintendent of Police Indira Kalyan Elesela told PTI. Personnel belonging to the District Reserve Guard (DRG), a unit of the state police, from Kanker and Gariaband, and the Border Security Force (BSF) were involved in the operation, he said. Bodies of three Naxalites, including a woman cadre, were recovered from the site, along with a self-loading rifle (SLR), a .303 rifle, a 12-bore gun and other Naxalite-related materials, the SP said. Prima facie, the deceased were identified as Sarvan Madkam alias Vishwanath, the secretary of Sitanadi/Ravas area committee of Maoists, Rajesh alias Rakesh Hemla, an area committee member of Nagari area committee, and Basanti Kunkjam alias Hidme, a member of the protection team Mainpur-Nuapada, he said. The official said that Madkam and Hemla carried a bounty of Rs 8 lakh and Rs 5 lakh respectively, while Kunjam had a reward of Rs 1 lakh. Inspector General of Police, Bastar Range, Sundarraj P, said that despite the challenging geographical conditions and harsh weather, the police and security forces deployed in the region have been working with complete dedication to protect life and property, in accordance with the wishes of the government and people. He appealed to Maoist cadres to accept the reality that Maoism was on the verge of extinction. Now is the time for them to abandon the path of violence and join the mainstream by taking advantage of the government's rehabilitation policy, the senior official said. If they continue illegal and violent activities, they will face severe consequences, he added. With the latest action, 252 Naxalites have been gunned down in separate encounters in Chhattisgarh so far this year. Of them, 223 were eliminated in the Bastar division, comprising seven districts, including Kanker, while 27 were killed in Gariaband, which falls in the Raipur division. Two other Naxalites were killed in Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki district in Durg division. On September 22, top cadres, Raju Dada alias Katta Ramachandra Reddy (63) and Kosa Dada alias Kadari Satyanarayana Reddy (67), both Central Committee members of the outlawed Communist Party of India (Maoists), were killed in an encounter in Narayanpur district, police said.
Nobody supports Pakistan except for US President Trump: BJP's Dilip Ghosh
BJP leader Dilip Ghosh criticised Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharifs UNGA remarks, saying only former US President Trump supported Pakistan to pressure India. Ghosh added Sharif aimed to push an anti-India agenda. Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai also called Sharif an expert in lying.
BJP game plan to counter Left shift of Hindu groups in Kerala
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With elections around the corner, the perceived drift of the NSS and SNDP Yogam towards the Left has caused unease within the BJP. Though senior leaders remain confident that both organisations will eventually back the party, internal sources admit that a series of initiatives and meetings are being planned as a course correction. Party insiders said the BJP is also planning a slew of programmes to strengthen its base among minority communities. While the Bharath Dharma Jana Sena (BDJS) led by Thushar Vellappally remains a part of the NDA, Vellappally Natesans repeated praise of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has raised concerns within the BJP. Still, the BJP has avoided taking a confrontational stance against NSS or SNDP Yogam or BDJS. Recently, BJP general secretary S Suresh said both groups had every right to express their views. Any public criticism will only help CPM or Congress. Thus, we will take a stand carefully, and if there are differences with SNDP Yogam or NSS, we will resolve them, a senior BJP leader said. The party has also exercised caution in other sensitive matters. When Malankara Orthodox Churchs Thrissur Diocese Metropolitan Mar Yuhanon Meletius posted on Facebook in August about the absence of MP Suresh Gopi, state BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar chose to avoid making any remarks against the Bishop. Similarly, though supportive voices towards the Left from NSS and SNDP Yogam remain a concern, BJP leaders continue to project that all is well. However, some BJP leaders believe the state BJPs active involvement in the nuns issue in Chhattisgarh unsettled a section of its Hindu vote base in Kerala. We could not ignore the issue; silence would have hurt our outreach to Christians. But our proactive role brought little benefit and gave the Left an opening to exploit discontent among Hindus. Similarly, on the Ayyappa meet, we could not fully expose the Left, a senior BJP leader said. UDF has no concern over NSS stance: Satheesan TPuram: Emphasising that the UDF has made no attempt to appease the NSS, Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan said the front has no complaints or concerns over NSS's stance. Our position is political, and no force can change that decision, he told reporters. He added that there is no question of cooperating with the Ayyappa Sangamam organised by those displaying pseudo devotion, and there will be no change in that decision. The stand taken by the UDF is a firm, secular one. It is against both majority and minority communalism in Kerala. We do not believe in appeasement politics. The CPM is following appeasement politics. Now they are encouraging majority communalism. Earlier, they supported minority communalism. We will not support either, and the UDF will continue to uphold a firm secular stance, said Satheesan. Clarifying the UDFs approach towards NSS support to CPM, Satheesan said, We have not asked the NSS to support us. They are a community organisation and have the full freedom to take their own stance.
Rain Damages Crops, Disrupts Transport In Warangal
NH 163 blocked, link to Chhattisgarh cut off
Top Telangana Maoist leader backs surrender amid stepped-up police drive
Hyderabad: Against the backdrop of intensified anti-Maoist operations, particularly in Chhattisgarh, a section of the CPI (Maoist) is reportedly in favour of laying down arms, while others want to continue the armed struggle, Telangana Intelligence sources said on Saturday. Senior CPI (Maoist) leader Mallojula Venugopal, a native of Telangana, is said to support laying down 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 .
Chhattisgarh SIA arrests Maoist couple who worked as urban operatives for six years in Raipur
RAIPUR: Jaggu Kursaam alias Ramesh (28) and his wife Kamla (27) were no ordinary cadres of banned outfit CPI (Maoist), as they succeeded in living in the Chhattisgarhcapital for years without letting their actual identities be revealed despite being associated with over half a dozen area sub-divisional committees of the left-wing extremists in Bastar. The state intelligence agency team was said to be consistently monitoring their specific movements and securing tip-offs about them after a Central Agency got some clues about the Maoist couple from the recently arrested Red rebels. Both were under surveillance after their phone call to a senior Maoist leader was intercepted days ago. They carried a bounty of Rs 13 lakh, said a police officer. Ramesh, who was a divisional committee member of the Maoists,ironically worked as a security guard and driver in the homes of government officials and even at some private property, while allegedly managing to secure information for their outlawed organisation. During the last few months, both were staying in a rented house at Changorabhata residential area of Raipur and worked as labourers in some construction sites. Good at speaking and writing English, they usually avoided interaction with others. The intelligence inputs about them working as urban operatives led the police to track and arrest them. An FIR was lodged against the two Maoists at Deen Dayal (DD) Nagar police station, and both were produced before the NIA court on Friday in Bilaspur. The court remanded Kamla to judicial custody while Ramesh was sent to a 3-day police custody for an extensive interrogation and probe, the officer added. According to the Raipur police, the arrested couple confessed to working for the banned outfit and had arranged medical support, information, and shelter to enable them in creating urban bases for the organisation in the capital. According to the sources, Ramesh, presently a Bhairamgarh divisional committee member, joined the Maoists organisation in 2010 and Kamla who was an area committee member, has been working for the group since 2014. Both hailed from Savanar village in the Gangloor area of Bijapur district, south Bastar. The preliminary interrogation revealed that the couple is suspected to have been living in Raipur at different locations for nearly six years, with a forged Aadhar card. The case has been transferred from the DD nagar police station to the state intelligence agency. Now the state intelligence agency is investigating the issue, said Rajesh Dewangan, CSP, Purani Basti, Raipur. A gold biscuit, Rs 1.15 lakh in cash, besides other incriminating things were recovered from their rented house.
PM To Flag Off Brahmapur-Surat Amrit Bharat Express Via AP Today
The train will pass through Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra, connecting mineral-rich zones with major textile and trade hubs.
Six dead, six injured in furnace accident at Chhattisgarh steel plant
RAIPUR: Four officials and two workers were killed in an accident inside a furnace at a private steel plant in Chhattisgarh's capital Raipur on Friday, while six others, including a general manager, sustained injuries, police said. The incident took place at the plant of Godawari Power and Ispat Limited in Siltara area on the outskirts of the capital, Raipur Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Lal Umed Singh told PTI . After being alerted about the incident at around 4:30 pm, a police team was sent to the spot and a rescue operation was launched, he said. The furnace was shut for the last few days. On Friday, cleaning work was underway using high-pressure water to remove the thick layer of slag deposited on the wall and roof of the furnace. Suddenly, the thick deposit of slag collapsed, trapping those present underneath, Raipur Additional Superintendent of Police Lakhan Patle said. During the rescue operation, bodies of six workers were retrieved from the debris, while six others were rescued in injured condition. They have been hospitalised, he added. A plant management official said the incident took place at around 3 pm, and the injured were immediately shifted to the occupational health centre inside the plant, following which they were referred to the hospital. The deceased have been identified as managers GL Prasanna Kumar and Kaligotla Prasanna Kumar, assistant managers Ghanshyam Ghomare and Nirakar Mallick and helpers Tulsi Ram Bhatt and Narayan Sahu, he said. General manager A Chakradhar Rao, senior technician Dipendra Mahato, junior technician Chandra Prakash Patel and three workers were injured, the official from the plant added. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, in an official statement, expressed deep grief over the incident and directed officials to ensure the best possible medical treatment for the injured. Terming the incident as an extremely painful and unfortunate tragedy, Sai conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for peace to the departed souls and strength to the grieving kin.
Chhattisgarh HC orders CBI probe into Rs 1000-crore NGO scam in social welfare department
RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate an alleged Rs 1000-crore NGO scam involving large-scale irregularities such as fake salaries and fictitious facilities linked to the state social welfare department. A division bench comprising Justice Parth Pratim Sahu and Justice Sanjay Kumar Jaiswal, while hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) pending since 2018, described the issue as a case of organised corruption rather than mere administrative lapses. The court expressed doubts over the capability of local probe agencies or the state police to conduct an impartial investigation. The case concerns the State Resource Centre (SRC) for disabled persons, which received substantial government funding intended for welfare schemes. Public funds meant for vulnerable sections were allegedly siphoned off through fictitious non-government organisations (NGOs). The irregularities came to light after contractual employee Kundan Singh Thakur exposed large-scale wrongdoing. He lodged complaints at various levels and subsequently filed the PIL in 2018, alleging that salaries were withdrawn in his name without his knowledge. He reportedly received threats and was later dismissed. Special scrutiny revealed 31 financial irregularities, including unauthorised cash withdrawals, unjustified fund transfers, purchases of non-existent medical equipment, missing vouchers and cash-books, and staff employed only on paper. Salaries were withdrawn in the names of non-existent employees. The institutions, SRC and Physical Referral Rehabilitation Centre (PRC), linked to the social welfare department, reportedly existed only on paper. The SRC, established in 2004, was meant to provide technical and training assistance to the differently-abled, while the PRC, set up in 2012, was intended to supply artificial limbs and other medical aids. According to information obtained under the Right to Information Act, both institutions remained largely inactive while allegedly misusing substantial public funds. The scam reportedly implicates two former chief secretaries, around half a dozen bureaucrats, several state service officials, and a couple of former state ministers. Officials named in connection with the case include bureaucrats Alok Shukla, Vivek Dhand, MK Raut, Sunil Kujur, B L Agrawal, and PP Soti, as well as state service officials Satish Pandey, Ashok Tiwari, Herman Khalkho, Rajesh Tiwari, and Pankaj Verma. Several accused officials previously approached the Supreme Court via a Special Leave Petition filed on 5 February 2020, but the apex court remitted the matter back to the High Court. The High Court has directed notices to be served on all accused officials and has ordered the CBI to confiscate all relevant original documents from the concerned departments and offices within the next 15 days.
Six workers killed, 5 injured as structure collapses at Raipur Steel Plant, more feared trapped
At least six workers were killed and five others injured after a structure collapsed at a private steel plant in Chhattisgarh's Raipur on Friday, i.e., September 26, said the police.
NIA invokes UAPA against father-son Maoist duo in Chhattisgarh BJP leaders murder case
The duo was found to have been actively involved in the criminal conspiracy related to BJP leader Ratan Dubey's killing
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Chhattisgarh police to preserve the body of top Maoist commander Katha Ramchandra Reddy, who was killed in an alleged fake encounter in Narayanpur district. A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and AG Masih said the body shall not be buried or cremated till the plea alleging fake encounter and torture is decided by the high court. Till such time the high court decides the petition, the body shall not be cremated/buried, the bench directed as it requested the high court to take up the plea upon reopening after Durga Puja vacation. The bench said it is leaving all contentions open and is not expressing any opinion on merit. Senior advocate Colin Gonsalves, appearing for petitioner Raja Chandra, submitted that his father was allegedly tortured and killed in a fake encounter and the police are trying to dispose of the body. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the state police, said that two persons were killed in an encounter and the father of the petitioner carried a bounty of Rs 7 crore placed by seven states. He informed the bench that the body of one Maoist killed in the same encounter was given to his family and cremated while the body of the petitioner's father was in hospital. Mehta said the postmortem was done under video recording and no malafide can be attributed to the police. The bench noted that prayers in the petition is investigation of alleged fake encounter by an independent agency preferably by CBI not comprising officers from Chhattisgarh and a fresh postmortem. It also noted that the petitioner had approached the high court but the matter could not be listed urgently as the high court was to go on a break and therefore he approached the apex court. The bench disposed of the petition with the directions. The plea, filed through advocate Satya Mitra, said it expresses concerns over the alleged fake encounter and killing of the petitioner's father, Katha Ramchandra Reddy. The petitioner Raja Chandra, who has been a researcher at NALSAR University of Law at Hyderabad and sought directions to the Chhattisgarh government to preserve the body of his father in a government morgue, to conduct postmortem, and to direct the CBI to investigate the death/murder of his father through officers from outside the state of Chhattisgarh. Both Katha Ramchandra Reddy and Kadari Satyanarayana Reddy were killed in the encounter on September 22.
SC directs preservation of body of top Maoist commander killed in police encounter
The Supreme Court instructed Chhattisgarh police to preserve Katha Ramchandra Reddy's body. He was a Maoist commander. He died in an alleged fake encounter in Narayanpur district. The court's order came after a plea alleging torture and a fake encounter. The High Court will decide the matter after its vacation. The petitioner seeks an independent investigation into his father's death.
Court grants divorce to husband after wife calls him 'paaltu chuha'
The Chhattisgarh High Court validated a divorce, citing mental cruelty after a wife called her husband a pet rat for obeying his parents. The court upheld the family court's decision, noting the wife's behaviour and prolonged desertion met the criteria for dissolving the marriage. While affirming the divorce, the husband was directed to pay Rs 5 lakh as permanent alimony.
Using a quote from former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, Kharge says, Congress should maintain close ties with those millions of voiceless people whom it represents
Vikas Sheel apointed as Chhattisgarhs 13th Chief Secretary
Vkas Sheel, a 1994-batch IAS officer, has been appointed as Chhattisgarh's new chief secretary, succeeding Amitabh Jain. The Chhattisgarh government issued the order on Thursday. Sheel, currently an advisor at the Asian Development Bank, previously served as Collector of Raipur and Bilaspur and held key positions in central government, including Additional Secretary for Health and Jal Jeevan Mission.
CWC Willing to Clear Sammakkasagar, Tells Telangana to Get NOC From Chhattisgarh
Telangana officials submit project details; await neighbouring states nod
MHA redeploys CAPF troops from J&K to intensify final offensive against naxals
NEW DELHI: In light of recent successes by security forces against Left-Wing Extremists in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Maharashtra, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has decided to redeploy over 75 percent of the 425 additional Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) companies, initially deployed for the Amarnath Yatra and later retained in Jammu & Kashmir, to Naxal-affected regions for a final offensive against the extremists driven by Leftist ideology, officials said on Thursday. According to officials, this redeployment is part of the governments broader strategy to inject renewed vigour into operations targeting Naxal operatives and their leadership. The troops withdrawn from J&K are expected to be deployed in the Red Zone in the coming weeks, a senior security official said. The movement of forces from J&K to the Naxal-dominated regions of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Maharashtra is in line with Union Home Minister Amit Shahs target of eliminating Naxalism from the country by 31 March 2026, a deadline he has reiterated on multiple occasions. A senior security official stated, We have planned large-scale, decisive operations in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Maharashtra aimed at neutralising top Maoist leaders. The objective is to dismantle their command structure and ultimately eradicate Naxalism. The plan prioritises Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Odisha, particularly in light of intelligence reports indicating the presence of several high-ranking Maoist leaders in these regions. Area domination efforts will incorporate new tactical strategies, the official added. Meanwhile, counter-insurgency operations in Jammu and Kashmir continue under the Indian Army, local police, and the CAPFs. However, no additional reinforcements are currently planned, based on an assessment of the prevailing security scenario. The governments immediate priority has shifted to the so-called Red Zones. Underscoring this more aggressive approach, security forces achieved a significant breakthrough in the Abhujmad forests of Chhattisgarh on Sunday. Two senior CPI (Maoist) Central Committee members, Raju Dada alias Katta Ramachandra Reddy (63) and Kosa Dada alias Kadari Satyanarayana Reddy (67), were killed in an encounter near the ChhattisgarhMaharashtra border. Both carried bounties of Rs 40 lakh each and were longstanding members of the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee. They were accused of orchestrating several deadly attacks on security personnel and civilians over the past three decades.
Urges Union Ministries of Home Affairs and Tribal Affairs to come up with a dedicated policy for tribal families displaced from Chhattisgarh due to left-wing extremist violence
Congress leadership interacts with AICC observers for Telangana, Rajasthan
New Delhi: Seeking to strengthen the party organisation at the grassroots level and build a team of dedicated leaders, top Congress leadership on Thursday held consultations with newly appointed AICC observers for Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Rajasthan. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Rahul Gandhi interacted with the observers and told them to connect 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 .
Called Pet Rat Of His Parents By Wife, Husband Granted Divorce: What Court Said
Chhattisgarh High Court upheld divorce, citing wifes repeated paaltu chuha insults and pressure to leave parents as cruelty.
Liquor scam probe: ACB/EOW arrests ex-Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel's son Chaitanya
Chaitanya has been in judicial custody and lodged in a jail since his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on July 18 in connection with a money laundering case linked to the alleged liquor scam
Liquor scam probe: ACB/EOW arrests ex-Chhattisgarh CM Baghel's son Chaitanya
Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel, has been arrested by the ACB/EOW in connection with the alleged liquor scam. Already in judicial custody for a related money laundering case, Chaitanya's arrest follows the rejection of his anticipatory bail.
Chhattisgarh Waqf Board Chief Asks Muslim Youths To Keep Away From Garba Festival
Chhattisgarh Waqf Board chairman Salim Raj has asked Muslim youths to either keep away from garba events or show respect to the sanctity of the Hindu religious festival in order to maintain social harmony.
Chhattisgarh: 71 Maoists Including 3 Minors Surrender In Dantewada
As many as 71 Maoists including three minors on Wednesday surrendered at Dantewada under south Bastar in Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh Beyond Ease Of Doing Business, Says CM Sai On New Industrial Policy
Referring to proposals presented at Care Connect, the chief minister said 11 major projects in the hospital and healthcare sector had come forward attracting investments worth Rs 2,466 crore which promised to generate nearly 6,000 jobs.
