Snub to Naxals, Shamgiri in Bastar registers 77 per cent voting
Barring a few minor incidents, the overall polling in the Maoist-affected area was overall peaceful, the poll panel said.
Apr 11, 2019, 20:59 PM IST
Chhattisgarh's naxal-hit Bastar to go to polls on April 11, seven candidates in fray
Polling in Bastar will take place on April 11 between 7am and 5pm.
Apr 09, 2019, 16:08 PM IST
Drones, 80,000 personnel to secure Bastar for Lok Sabha 2019 election
As per figures with the Election Commission, a total of 13,77,946voters, including 6,62,355 men, 7,15,550 women and 41 third gender persons, will be eligible to exercise their franchise in Bastar.
Apr 08, 2019, 22:46 PM IST
Bastar Lok Sabha constituency of Chhattisgarh: Full list of candidates, polling dates
Here is the full list of candidates contesting the Lok Sabha election in 2019 from Bastar Lok Sabha constituency of Chhattisgarh.
Apr 03, 2019, 17:10 PM IST
Bastar Lok Sabha constituency
Bastar is one of 11 Lok Sabha constituencies in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh and will cast vote in the first phase of the election this year - on April 11.
Mar 14, 2019, 13:33 PM IST
Chhattisgarh Assembly Elections 2018: Key constituencies
In the Assembly elections in 2018, Chhattisgarh is witnessing a three-way contest between the BJP, Congress and Mayawati-Ajit Jogi alliance.
Dec 07, 2018, 11:17 AM IST
Bastar cops to get award for community policing initiative
"The Bastar police has been shortlisted for the community policing award in the homeland security category for 'Amcho Bastar, Amcho Police' campaign, which in tribal dialect means 'our Bastar, our police'," Shaikh told PTI.
Aug 18, 2017, 15:13 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi to arrive in Chhatisgarh on 2-day visit, to interact with state leaders
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi will be on the two-day visit to Chhattisgarh from tomorrow during which he will interact with various party leaders of the state.
Jul 27, 2017, 23:12 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi to visit Chhattisgarh on July 28
Rahul is expected to arrive at Jagdalpur airport on Friday from where he will leave for a meeting with the Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC).
Jul 25, 2017, 11:45 AM IST
IEDs pose huge challenge in efforts to counter Naxals: Police
Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted randomly in forests and places where frequent de- mining operations are not feasible pose a big challenge in the counter-insurgency operations in Chhattisgarh's Bastar division, says a senior police official
Jul 24, 2017, 13:18 PM IST
CRPF has recruited 743 youths from Bastar region to fight Naxals
The 'Bastariya' battalion in CRPF is a unique initiative to enhance local representation in security forces and also provide employment to youths.
Jun 08, 2017, 15:52 PM IST
CRPF recruits 743 youths from Bastar region to fight Naxals
The 'Bastariya' battalion in CRPF is a unique initiative to enhance local representation in security forces and also provide employment to youths, the official said.
Jun 08, 2017, 15:38 PM IST
Sukma attack avenged: Around 15 Naxals killed in multiple encounters in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur - Watch
A joint team of CRPF, CoBRA, Special Task Force and District Reserve Group carried out the operation.
May 17, 2017, 11:48 AM IST
CoBRA commandos to 'defang' Maoists in the jungles of Sukma
The CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) are masters of guerrilla warfare.
May 09, 2017, 11:33 AM IST
Sukma Naxal attack: CRPF arrests nine, apprehends 10 more suspects in Chhattisgarh
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) soldiers on Saturday arrested at least nine people from Chintalnar and Chintagufa areas of Chhattisgarh Sukma Naxal attack when 25 jawans were killed in an ambush.
May 06, 2017, 20:24 PM IST
Sukma attack: Maoists claim responsibility in audio message, warn security forces not to crush 'revolution'
Maoists based in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh have claimed responsibility for the recent attack on CRPF jawans – the worst in few years – and warned the security forces not to come in way of their revolution.
Apr 28, 2017, 10:57 AM IST
'Fatigue in CRPF men in Chhattisgarh due to long posting'
CRPF personnel deployed for long stints in the Naxal hotbed of Sukma in Chhattisgarh are showing signs of fatigue, according to officials.
Apr 27, 2017, 15:28 PM IST
Exclusive: How Naxals attacked CRPF battalion in Chhattisgarh's Sukma – Report from Ground Zero
As per reports, around 300 armed Naxals attacked the forces at 12:25 pm in Kalapathar area of south Bastar region on Monday.
Apr 25, 2017, 13:25 PM IST
Sukma: Pictures of 25 CRPF personnel who lost their lives in Naxal attack
25 Central Reserve Police Force personnel were killed and seven wounded in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, when 300 to 400 heavily armed Maoists ambushed a CRPF contingent in Kalapathar area of south Bastar region on Monday.
Apr 25, 2017, 10:44 AM IST
Sukma: 70% of Maoist attackers were women; 25 CRPF personnel killed
The 74th battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force came under the fierce attack at 12:30 pm on Friday in Kalapathar area of south Bastar region.
Apr 25, 2017, 09:13 AM IST
