Kanker

Amid Politics Over Chhattisgarh Encounter, Amit Shah Says 'Will Root Out Naxalism From Country Soon'

29 Naxal rebels were killed in an encounter in Chhattisgarh's Kanker by the security forces on Tuesday. 

Apr 17, 2024, 15:41 PM IST

29 Naxalites, Including Top Commander, Killed In Major Anti-Naxal Operation In Chhattisgarh's Kanker

The operation, conducted jointly by Chhattisgarh Police's District Reserve Guard and the Border Security Force (BSF), unfolded in the forested areas within the Chhotebethiya Police Station limits.

Apr 16, 2024, 18:46 PM IST

'Congress And Development Can't Exist Together': PM Modi In Chhattisgarh Rally

This is PM Narendra Modi's first public meeting in the Congress-ruled state after the announcement of the poll schedule.

Nov 02, 2023, 15:55 PM IST

Encounter starts between naxalites and police in kanker

Chhattisgarh BREAKING: There is news of an encounter between the Naxalites and the police in Kanker, Chhattisgarh, it is being told that during the search operation, the Naxalites fired on the security forces, in which a Naxalite and a security force soldier were injured

May 27, 2023, 11:24 AM IST

DNA: 21 lakh liters of water pumped out for officer's mobile

Employees poured 21 lakh liters of water to retrieve the fallen officer's mobile at Paralkot Dam in Kanker district of Chhattisgarh. The entire dam was emptied by pumping for three days. About one and a half thousand acres of land could have been cultivated with this water shed in the scorching heat.

May 27, 2023, 00:18 AM IST

Chhattisgarh: Naxalites burn down five vehicles including private bus, four mobile towers in Kanker

The Naxals carried out as many as 8 incidents in Antahgarh town last night. They burned the PV-45 Jio mobile tower in the Koyalibeda area and also set fire to other Jio towers in Jiram Terai area, in Sirsangi of Antagarh area and in Badrangi.

Nov 21, 2022, 13:54 PM IST

Maoists open fire on BSF camp in Chhattisgarh's Kanker, flee after retaliation by troops

The BSF and DRG personnel retaliated to the firing, said Sundarraj Pattilingam, Inspector General, Bastar. The firing lasted for about 15-20 minutes and the Maoists fled taking advantage of the darkness and forest. All BSF personnel in the camp are safe. 

Apr 25, 2021, 00:23 AM IST

Chhattisgarh: 2 Naxals killed in Kanker encounter

Two Naxals were killed in an exchange of fire with the District Reserve Guard (DRG) in Malepara here last night, DIG, Anti-Naxal Operations, P Sundarraj said on Friday.

Jun 14, 2019, 10:06 AM IST

Angry over objections on extra-marital affair, man keeps wife in chains for year in Chhattisgarh

In yet another incident of cruelty against women, Chhattisgarh Police on Friday rescued a woman who had been tortured by her husband and kept in chains for over a year. 

May 26, 2019, 10:31 AM IST

Teacher on poll duty dies of heart attack in Kanker in Chhattisgarh

He was immediately rushed to a local hospital where he was declared brought dead, the official said. The body was sent for postmortem

Apr 18, 2019, 11:12 AM IST

Kanker 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 Kanker Lok Sabha constituency of Chhattisgarh.

Apr 05, 2019, 11:20 AM IST

Kanker Lok Sabha constituency

Kanker is one of 11 Lok Sabha constituencies in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh and will cast vote in the second phase of the election this year - on April 18.

Mar 14, 2019, 14:05 PM IST

Chhattisgarh: 2 BSF jawans martyred in encounter with Naxals in Kanker

The deceased BSF personnel have been identified as Lokendra Singh from Rajasthan and Mukhtiyar Singh of Punjab.

Jul 15, 2018, 14:58 PM IST

Woman Naxal carrying Rs 5 lakh reward arrested in Chhattisgarh

She was wanted in 22 Naxal-related incidents, including attacks on police parties and triggering blasts, in Koyalibeda area, the official said.

Sep 24, 2017, 17:16 PM IST

Height of insensitivity! AAP MLA Gopal Rai's escort's car overturns in Chhattisgarh, minister drives away leaving injured jawans behind

Delhi Minister Gopal Rai was on Saturday in a spot when a vehicle of his cavalcade overturned in Chhattisgarh on Friday.

Sep 17, 2016, 11:26 AM IST

Two BSF personnel killed in encounter with Maoists in Chhattisgarh

Two security personnel were killed in an encounter with Maoists in Kanker in Chhattisgarh on Saturday, BSF officials confirmed.

Mar 12, 2016, 09:02 AM IST

One Naxalite killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh, arms recovered

One Naxalite has been killed in an encounter with security forces in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh in early morning hours today.

Feb 03, 2016, 10:32 AM IST

Woman Naxal held in Chhattisgarh's Kanker

The rebel was carrying a reward of Rs 1 lakh on her head.

Dec 29, 2015, 11:43 AM IST

Civic polls in Chhattisgarh underway

Polling for 11 urban bodies, including one municipal corporation, four municipal councils and six nagar panchayats in Chhattisgarh, is underway, Monday, in which a total of 6,20,110 voters are eligible to exercise their franchise. 

Dec 28, 2015, 08:51 AM IST

Chhattisgarh landmine blast: Police jawan killed, another critical

A police jawan was on Wednesday killed and another personnel critically injured in a landmine blast triggered by Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district, as the rebels struck on the first day of the Peoples' Liberation Guerrilla Army week observed by CPI (Maoist).

Dec 02, 2015, 12:38 PM IST