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Chhattisgarh Naxal Attack: Abducted jawan Rakeshwar Singh released

Chhattisgarh Naxal Attack: Abducted jawan Rakeshwar Singh released

CoBRA jawan Rakeshwar Singh Manhas who was abducted by Naxals has been released.

Apr 08, 2021, 18:27 PM IST
Missing CoBRA commando's picture surfaces amid efforts for his safe release from Naxals

Missing CoBRA commando's picture surfaces amid efforts for his safe release from Naxals

 Inspector-General of Police (Bastar Range) Sundarraj P said, "We are closely monitoring the situation. All best possible efforts are being made to secure the safe return of the jawan".

Apr 08, 2021, 13:17 PM IST
Maoist leader Hidma in spotlight after latest Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region

Maoist leader Hidma in spotlight after latest Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region

Hidma heads the Peoples Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) battalion no. 1, the strongest military formation of the rebels in Dandakaranya which covers parts of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana, and

Apr 06, 2021, 19:19 PM IST
Battle against Naxals will be intensified, we will win it: Amit Shah after paying tribute to security personnel

Battle against Naxals will be intensified, we will win it: Amit Shah after paying tribute to security personnel

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, accompanied by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Monday (April 5) paid last respects to the security personnel martyred in the gunfight with Naxals between

Apr 05, 2021, 13:41 PM IST
Chhattisgarh Bijapur encounter: CM Bhupesh Baghel denies intelligence failure, says anti-Naxal operations will continue

Chhattisgarh Bijapur encounter: CM Bhupesh Baghel denies intelligence failure, says anti-Naxal operations will continue

Baghel said that the Naxals have been losing their ground and have been pushed into an area of 40X40 sq km. 

Apr 05, 2021, 08:03 AM IST
Chhattisgarh Bijapur Naxal encounter: Bodies of 17 security personnel recovered, toll rises to 22

Chhattisgarh Bijapur Naxal encounter: Bodies of 17 security personnel recovered, toll rises to 22

The deceased included personnel from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), its elite unit CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) and the District Reserve Guard (DRG).

Apr 04, 2021, 14:30 PM IST
Chhattisgarh Bijapur Naxal encounter: Chances of survival slim, says Police after 18 security personnel go missing

Chhattisgarh Bijapur Naxal encounter: Chances of survival slim, says Police after 18 security personnel go missing

At least five security personnel were killed and 30 others injured in the three-hour-long encounter took place on Saturday afternoon near Jonaguda village.

Apr 04, 2021, 11:26 AM IST
COVID-19: Chhattisgarh's Durg to undergo lockdown from April 6 to 14

COVID-19: Chhattisgarh's Durg to undergo lockdown from April 6 to 14

Amid rising COVID-19 cases, the lockdown will be imposed from April 6 to April 14 in Chhattisgarh's Durg district. 

Apr 02, 2021, 15:05 PM IST
Chhattisgarh govt imposes Section 144 in Raipur amid rising COVID-19 cases, issues guidelines for Holi

Chhattisgarh govt imposes Section 144 in Raipur amid rising COVID-19 cases, issues guidelines for Holi

The announcement was made by the Raipur collector after monitoring the COVID-19 situation in the capital. 

Mar 25, 2021, 09:20 AM IST
Five police personnel killed, 13 injured as Naxals blow up bus in Chhattisgarh

Five police personnel killed, 13 injured as Naxals blow up bus in Chhattisgarh

"Five DRG personnel, including the driver, were killed in the explosions," Inspector General of Police (Bastar range) Sundarraj P said. 

Mar 23, 2021, 22:31 PM IST
Assistant Commandant of CRPF martyred, 9 injured in Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma

Assistant Commandant of CRPF martyred, 9 injured in Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma

It is learnt that the Naxals triggered the IED blast when a team of CoBRA was out for anti-naxal operation.

Nov 29, 2020, 07:21 AM IST
14-year-old Chhattisgarh tribal girl out with male friend gangraped

14-year-old Chhattisgarh tribal girl out with male friend gangraped

The incident took place on Sunday night under the City Kotwali police station area of Kawardha town, the district headquarters, when the victim had gone out with a male friend.

Nov 24, 2020, 13:58 PM IST
Cop injured in IED blast in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur

Cop injured in IED blast in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur

The blast took place on Gorna-Mankeli road, where a team of security personnel along with the BDS of the District Force (DF) was carrying out a demining operation to ensure safety during road

Nov 20, 2020, 16:10 PM IST
27 Naxals surrender in Chhatisgarh's Dantewada

27 Naxals surrender in Chhatisgarh's Dantewada

Each of them was given immediate assistance of Rs 10,000 and will also be provided facilities further as per the government's surrender and rehabilitation policy.

Nov 01, 2020, 17:04 PM IST
Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh celebrate foundation day today; know history and significance

Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh celebrate foundation day today; know history and significance

Madhya Pradesh was the largest state of India until Chhattisgarh was carved out of it on November 1, 2000.

Nov 01, 2020, 06:35 AM IST
BJP releases list of 16 candidates for Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Manipur, Odisha bypolls

BJP releases list of 16 candidates for Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Manipur, Odisha bypolls

While bypolls to 54 assembly seats would be held on November 3, those for one Lok Sabha seat in Bihar and two assembly seats in Manipur would be held on November 7.

Oct 11, 2020, 15:56 PM IST
Ex-Chhattisgarh minister, Congress leader Chanesh Ram Rathiya dies of COVID-19

Ex-Chhattisgarh minister, Congress leader Chanesh Ram Rathiya dies of COVID-19

Rathiya, a prominent tribal leader from north Chhattisgarh, was elected as an MLA for the first time in 1977 from Dharamjaigarh constituency in the then undivided Madhya Pradesh. He subsequently won

Sep 14, 2020, 14:29 PM IST
Chhattisgarh: NIA files chargesheet against nine accused in fake currency case

Chhattisgarh: NIA files chargesheet against nine accused in fake currency case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday (September 8) filed a supplementary chargesheet at a IA Court in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur against nine accused in a fake currency case.

Sep 09, 2020, 13:32 PM IST
Chhattisgarh: Death toll  rises to 8 in Raipur bus-truck collision incident

Chhattisgarh: Death toll rises to 8 in Raipur bus-truck collision incident

The bus collided with a truck when it was passing through Cheri Khedi in Raipur.

Sep 05, 2020, 09:46 AM IST
Chhattisgarh, MP, Rajasthan likely to witness heavy rainfall between August 26-28: IMD

Chhattisgarh, MP, Rajasthan likely to witness heavy rainfall between August 26-28: IMD

As per the IMD, isolated extremely heavy falls is also very likely over Odisha on August 25 and August 26.

Aug 24, 2020, 15:57 PM IST