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Faridabad, February 13 The court here on Friday convicted three individuals in the kidnapping and murder of a woman in 2019 and sentenced them to life imprisonment, officials said.According to police, a resident of Ismailpur in Faridabad reported that his wife had been kidnapped and illegally...

Raipur, February 13 Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai launched a new musical version of the national song "Vande Mataram" on Friday at a program organized by Akashvani Raipur and UNESCO here on the occasion of World Radio Day.Akashvani is the most trusted news broadcaster in the...

Bijapur, February 13 Security forces on Friday recovered 14 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted by Maoists in a forested area of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh, police officials said.They also unearthed two Maoist camps containing explosive materials and other items, the officials...

Raipur, February 13 Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma on Friday said that 532 Naxalites have been killed, 2004 have been arrested, and 2,700 have surrendered since January 2024 in the state, adding that the government is committed to ending the Maoist menace by March 31, 2026...

Korba (Chhattisgarh), February 13 Two people were killed and five others were injured in a collision between two speeding cars on a highway in the Korba district of Chhattisgarh, police said on Friday.The accident occurred around midnight on the Katghora-Ambikapur Highway near Jharna Mod...

Today marks World Radio Day. This day, observed annually on February 13th, commemorates the establishment of the United Nations Radio in 1946. The theme for this year is "Radio and Artificial Intelligence: AI is a tool, not a voice." To mark World Radio Day 2026, Akashvani Raipur, Chhattisgarh...

Bijapur, February 12 Security forces successfully defused two powerful improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted by Naxalites in separate locations in the Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh, an official said.The memorial built by Naxalites for their deceased leader, Basavaraju, on the banks of...

Today's weather forecast for Raipur-Labhandi, Chhattisgarh: Haze.The maximum temperature is expected to be 31.0°C.The minimum temperature is expected to be 13.0°C.Sunrise: 06:36 AM and Sunset: 05:59 PM.Moonrise: 02:32 AM and Moonset: 01:17 PM.Source: Indian Meteorological Department

New Delhi, February 12 Normal life remained largely unaffected by the nationwide strike called by a joint forum of central trade unions on Thursday, protesting against the alleged "anti-worker, anti-farmer, and anti-national policies of the central government."Reports indicated a mixed...

Raipur, February 11 Two officials from the revenue department, who were implicated in alleged irregularities in the distribution of compensation for land acquired for a Bharatmala road project in Raipur district of Chhattisgarh, were arrested on Wednesday.The Anti-Corruption Bureau/Economic...

New Delhi, February 11 Around 200 young people from tribal districts affected by Left Wing Extremism across five states visited the Delhi Assembly on Wednesday as part of the 17th Tribal Youth Exchange Programme, where Speaker Vijender Gupta addressed them on the role of young citizens in nation...

Raipur, February 11 In a remote corner of Chhattisgarh's insurgency-hit Kanker district, hands that once wielded guns are now quietly learning to steer vehicles, stitch garments, and carve wood, moving away from the path of violence and embracing a new life after spending years in the jungles...

New Delhi, February 11 Cooperation Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday that 8,710 Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS) have been established across the country in 2024-25 and 2025-26, achieving 27 per cent of the set target.The government has set a target of forming 32,752 PACS...

Bijapur (Chhattisgarh), February 10 A new security camp has been established at a strategically important location in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh, to address the security vacuum and curb the movement of Maoists across state lines, police said on Tuesday.The camp will serve as the forward...

New Delhi, February 10 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted the changing face of Chhattisgarh's Bastar, which was once known for Maoist violence.He also praised the special celebration of 'Bastar Pandum', organized between February 7 and 9."During this festival, the rich...

Sukma, February 9 A Naxalite cache was discovered on Monday in the Sukma district of Chhattisgarh, leading to the recovery of 65 Barrel Grenade Launcher (BGL) cells, according to a police official. The operation was carried out by a team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and local...

On February 9 in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that Maoism has never benefited any society and has only spread destruction wherever it has existed, citing examples such as Colombia, Peru, and Cambodia.Speaking at the closing ceremony of the three-day "Bastar...

Jagdalpur, February 9 Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday that Maoism has never benefited any society and has spread destruction wherever it has existed, citing examples of countries like Colombia, Peru, and Cambodia. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 'Bastar Pandum 2026' cultural...