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
IED blast in Dantewada amid voting for Chhattisgarh Assembly election’s first phase
Voting was underway in 18 Assembly constituencies in the first phase of the Chhattisgarh elections Monday during which an improvised explosive device (IED) was detonated by Naxals in Dantewada district.
Nov 12, 2018, 09:41 AM IST
4 civilians, one CISF jawan killed in IED blast in Chhattisgarh
This was the third Naxal attack in 15 days in the poll-bound state.
Nov 08, 2018, 22:12 PM IST
Maoists carry out blast on bus in Dantewada, CISF jawan among 4 killed
At least two CISF personnel suffered injuries in the incident and were rushed to a nearby restaurant.
Nov 08, 2018, 13:39 PM IST
Family of cameraman, who was killed by Naxals, to get Rs 15 lakh; job for wife
Rs 15 lakh would be given to the family of the cameraman, who worked for the organisation owned by government’s Prasar Bharati.
Oct 30, 2018, 20:34 PM IST
Top cop says Naxals in Dantewada had warned of harm, vows counter action
Special DG of anti-Naxal operations has said that the aim of the ambush was to target a road construction project and has nothing to do with upcoming polls in Chhattisgarh.
Oct 30, 2018, 17:40 PM IST
Two cops, Doordarshan cameraman killed in Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada
The Naxal attack took place in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district on Tuesday.
Oct 30, 2018, 13:09 PM IST
Four women among 8 Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh
Eight high-tech weapons, including two INSAS rifles, two .303 rifles, two .315 rifles, a pen gun and a 12-bore gun were recovered from their possession.
Jul 19, 2018, 22:56 PM IST
7 naxals killed in encounter in with security forces in Chhattigsarh, firing on
The skirmish took place at around 6 am when the security forces were out on an anti-Maoist operation.
Jawan kills wife by electrocuting her private parts over infidelity suspicion
He passed electric current to her private parts with the help of a live wire leading to her death on the spot.
Jul 19, 2018, 06:40 AM IST
Villagers in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada forced to drink drain water
With authorities having been blind and deaf to their needs, villagers here have been forced to dig water from near a drain.
May 22, 2018, 09:45 AM IST
7 policemen killed in Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada; CM Raman Singh terms it 'cowardly'
Naxals had carried out a landmine blast in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on March 13, 2018, in which nine CRPF personnel had been killed.
May 20, 2018, 19:54 PM IST
7 security personnel killed in Naxal attack on police vehicle in Dantewada in Chhattisgarh
Condemning the attack, Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh termed it 'cowardly' and said it exposed the rebels' anti-people and anti-development mindset.
May 20, 2018, 13:30 PM IST
OHE van derails near Dantewada, suspects Naxals behind uprooting railway tracks
An Over Head Equipment (OHE)van was derailed on Monday near Dantewada's Bhansi.
Sep 05, 2017, 06:34 AM IST
Act of compassion: CRPF troops carry sick woman on stretcher for 7 km
In a wonderful act of compassion, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel carried a woman suffering from high fever on a stretcher for seven kilometres, to a hospital in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada.
Sep 04, 2017, 10:18 AM IST
Village Sarpanch's husband killed by Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada
The deceased has been identified as Madan Bhaskar, husband of village sarpanch Laxmi Bhaskar.
Aug 22, 2017, 21:31 PM IST
CRPF jawans molest school girls in Dantewada
Authorities have ordered an inquiry into a recent incident involving two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officers, wherein they allegedly molested girl students of a state-run residential school during a cultural programme ahead of Raksha Bandhan in Chhattisgarh`s Dantewada district.
Aug 09, 2017, 19:04 PM IST
Seven naxals arrested in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh
Naxals opened fire on police near Munga forest and tried to escape when police surrounded them.
Jul 08, 2017, 22:05 PM IST
Two STF men killed, 5 injured in gunfight with Maoists in Sukma
A joint operation against the Maoists is ongoing in the state where police is claiming to have killed 15-20 Maoists. Nine Maoists have been arrested during the operations.
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
