Chhattisgarh: News
Two more minors raped, murdered at weddings in UP, Chhattisgarh
A minor girl was raped and killed at a wedding in Uttar Pradesh's Etah on Thursday, just three days after an eerily similar incident caused massive public outrage.
Chhattisgarh government to distribute free smartphones to over 50L people
The BJP government in poll-bound Chhattisgarh will start distributing smartphones to over 50 lakh people for free from May under Sanchar Kranti Yojana (SKY), months ahead of the assembly polls.
Rahul Gandhi-led Congress poses no challenge to PM Narendra Modi
Rahul Gandhi-led Congress poses no challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and will find it difficult to win even 40 or 50 seats in 2019 Parliamentary polls, Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh said.
5 Naxals, 18 supporters surrender in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur
Five Naxals and 18 Maoist supporters, including five women, have surrendered in Chhattisgarh's insurgency-hit Narayanpur district, police said today.
PM in Chattisgarh: Inaugurates Ayushman Bharat, internet scheme, rail-line
PM Narendra Modi today inaugurated the first healthcare centre under Ayushman Bharat Scheme in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur.
Chhattisgarh: Two jawans killed in Maoist attack before Modi's visit
Two jawans were killed and five injured when an IED explosion ripped through their bus in Jangla area of Bijapur district, Chattisgarh.
Now, a music album to convince Naxals to shun arms
In a novel and innovative initiative, the Chhattisgarh Police is now using an audio music album comprising songs in regional languages as its latest weapon to encourage Naxals in the Bastar division of the state to shun violence.
Chhattisgarh: Naxal gunned down in encounter with police
A Naxal was gunned down in an encounter with the police in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, an official said on Thursday.
Chicken breed battle: Madhya Pradesh a step away from winning
Madhya Pradesh is inching closer to getting the nativity tag for the protein-rich breed of chicken, popularly known as "Kadaknath", even as the neighboring Chhattisgarh has also staked claim over it.
Chhattisgarh: Two police personnel injured in pressure-IED blast
Two policemen, including a sub-inspector, were injured when a pressure bomb, suspected to be planted by the Naxals, went off in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Friday, the police said.
Chhattisgarh: 15 Naxals, two of them carrying cash reward arrested
Fifteen Naxals, two of them carrying cash rewards, were arrested from two places in Chhattisgarh's Maoist hotbed Sukma district, police said on Thursday.
CRPF to get 100 new bulletproof vehicles for heightened security
To provide soldiers better security during commute to operation sites and camps, the Indian government is purchasing 141 medium bulletproof vehicles (MBPVs) for the central paramilitary forces.
Chhattisgarh: Two villagers killed by Naxals in Kondagaon district
Two villagers have been killed allegedly by Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Kondagaon district, police said.
Chhattisgarh: Naxals set ablaze vehicles, road-construction machines; contractor feared killed
Naxals on Monday set on fire four vehicles and machines engaged in road construction work in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, said Deputy Inspector General of Police (south Bastar range) P Sundarraj.
Why are the Naxals attacking security personnel repeatedly?
Chhattisgarh's Maoist hotbed Sukma has witnessed several attacks in the past couple of years on security personnel posted there.
Chhattisgarh: 8 CRPF personnel killed in blast triggered by Naxals
At least eight personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have been killed in a Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Tuesday.
Chhattisgarh: Naxals torch buses in Sukma, one killed
Naxals torched two buses after asking passengers to alight in Chhattisgarh's insurgency-hit Sukma district on Monday night, police said.
Chhattisgarh Encounter: Bodies of Naxals flown to Telangana for identification
The bodies of eight Maoists, who were among the ten ultras killed in an encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, were flown to a Telangana hospital and their identification was likely to be completed today.
Chhattisgarh: 11 left blind in one eye after cataract surgery
In an apparent case of medical negligence, at least 11 people who underwent cataract surgeries on the same day at a private hospital in Chhattisgarh have been left blind in one eye.
Scientists discover cancer-fighting properties in regional varieties of rice
Indian scientists have reportedly detected anti-cancer properties in three traditional varieties of rice, namely Gathwan, Maharaji, and Laicha, which are found in the state of Chhattisgarh.
Madhya Pradesh v/s Chhattisgarh: Whose chicken is it, anyway?
Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are both embroiled in a war over owning an Indian breed of all-black chicken called Kadaknath, seeking the GI (Geographical Indication) tag for the bird known for its taste and health benefits.
Chhattisgarh man gets son arrested for killing his pet dog
In a rare incident, a 48-year-old man from Chhattisgarh got one of his sons arrested for killing his pet dog.
Chhattisgarh: CRPF man opens fire on colleagues, four killed
Four CRPF men were killed at Chhattisgarh's Basaguda camp when their colleague allegedly opened fire after a scuffle yesterday evening.
The 'crorepati' but landless laborers of a poor Chhattisgarh village
One of the many ways frauds launder money is by setting up fake bank accounts in others' names.
77-year-old BJP MP Bansilal Mahto says Chhattisgarh girls are 'tan-a-tan'
Reaffirming the long association of politics and misogyny, a BJP leader has come under scanner for his sexist comments.
Chhattisgarh: Farmer in Mahasamund gets Rs. 77cr electricity bill
Ram Prasad, a marginal farmer in Chhattisgarh's Mahasamund district, was left in shock when he received an electricity bill of whopping Rs. 76.73cr from the State Power Distribution Company.
To mark July 1, Chhattisgarh couple names newborn 'GST'!
There's at least one person who will always remember the day GST was launched: a new baby girl who was named 'GST'!
5 STF jawans injured in Sukma in a Maoist scuttle
5 people of the special task force (STF) were injured in the dense forests of Chhattisgarh's Sukma district in a fierce gunbattle with Maoists.
Sukma killing of 25 jawans not human rights violation- CRPF
In a response to an RTI application, the CRPF has said the killing of 25 of its jawans by Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Sukma wasn't a "human rights violation".
Why was a girl assaulted, force-fed cow-dung?
In a shocking video, a Maharashtra girl is seen being beaten and force-fed cow dung in Karnataka's Bidar. Police said another woman underwent similar assault.
Amit Shah's remarks on Mahatma Gandhi invite controversy
Taking a dig at Congress, BJP National President Amit Shah called Mahatma Gandhi "Chatur Baniya".
Only Bus resumes services in Sukma region after 12 years
People residing in India's Maoist heartland are plagued by connectivity issues.
Sukma- Two CRPF personnel injured in Naxal attack
Not even a month after the deadly Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh's Sukma which killed 25 CRPF personnel, the rebels launched another ambush on May 19, injuring at least two jawans.
Chhattisgarh's "missing" toilets - Women seek to trace "stolen" toilets
A mother-daughter duo from Chhattisgarh's Amarpur village filed a police complaint stating two toilets from their house have gone "missing".
Anti-feudal to anti-capitalist: Changing face of Maoism in India
The Naxalist/Maoist violence has been termed India's biggest internal threat. Starting in the 60s as an agrarian uprising against feudalism, the violence has acquired a new dimension, targeting symbols of capitalism including corporate houses and mining companies.
Roof, wall of Connaught Place establishment cave in
The roof and wall of an establishment above Jain Book Depot in Connaught Place collapsed at night on February 3.
So, why was Delhi in news on 9th November?
All municipal corporation schools have been ordered to reopen from November 10 as the condition of smog had improved in the city.
Mobile clinics accessible to people from Chhattisgarh's Red Corridor
The Chhattisgarh government is undertaking great initiatives in association with the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI).