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Raipur, March 13 Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has ordered strict action after cases of illegal opium cultivation surfaced in three places in the state in the past couple of weeks, an official said on Friday.Illegal cultivation of narcotics will not be tolerated under any...

March 13, Kohima: A high-level committee, chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, has approved additional central assistance of over ₹1,912 crore to Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Jammu and Kashmir, which were affected by floods, flash floods...

Raipur, March 13 – In a symbolic move towards rehabilitation and mainstream integration, 78 surrendered Maoists from the Sukma district visited the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly in Raipur on Friday.The group, consisting of former cadres who once operated in the dense jungles of Bastar...

Raipur, March 13 – The Jal Jeevan Mission, launched with the mission to make clean water a right for every family, has achieved considerable success across the country, including tribal and remote regions of Chhattisgarh.In the Mahasamund district of Chhattisgarh, it is providing pure drinking...

New Delhi, March 13 The Centre has approved an additional financial assistance of ₹1,912.99 crore to five states and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir affected by floods, flash floods, cloudbursts, landslides, and cyclone 'Montha' in 2025, an official statement said on Friday.The...

New Delhi, March 12 The Supreme Court on Thursday said that states that have enacted a separate Act for the appointment of the Director General of Police (DGP) will have to follow the law, but in its absence, they will have to follow the guidelines laid down by the apex court.A bench of Chief...

Raigarh, March 12 Two elephants were found dead in a river in Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh, a forest official said on Thursday.The carcasses of the two elephants were spotted in the Kurkut river in the Gharghoda forest range on Wednesday and were later retrieved by a team under the...

Raipur, March 12 An officer from the Indian Air Force (IAF) allegedly committed suicide at his residence in Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh, according to police.Wing Commander Vipul Yadav, 39, was involved in tasks related to anti-Naxal operations.His domestic helper found him hanging...

In a major victory for the Indian government's efforts to combat Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), 108 Maoists, including 44 women, surrendered in Bastar district, Chhattisgarh, on Wednesday, officials reported. These individuals were carrying a combined reward of Rs 3.29 crore.Besides a large cache...

Raipur, March 11 An Indian Air Force (IAF) wing commander allegedly committed suicide by hanging at his residence in the capital of Chhattisgarh on Wednesday, police said.Wing Commander Vipul Yadav, 39, was on duty related to anti-Naxal operations.He was found hanging from the ceiling fan in...

Raipur, March 11 The first meeting of the Chhattisgarh State Capital Region Development Authority, held at the Chief Minister's office in the assembly complex on Wednesday, discussed various aspects under Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, an official said.The meeting discussed the objectives...

Bhubaneswar, March 11 – As many as 10 hardcore Maoists formally surrendered to the Odisha Police on Wednesday at a special event held at the Reserve Police Lines in the state’s Kandhamal district.During the event, the surrendered Maoists, operating under the KKBN...

Phulbani (Odisha), March 11 Ten Maoists, carrying a combined bounty of Rs 1.15 crore, surrendered to the Odisha Police in the Kandhamal district on Wednesday, officials said.Among those who surrendered is CPI(Maoist) State Committee Member (SCM) Sanu Pottam alias Nitu, who carried a bounty of...

Raipur, March 11 – The Chhattisgarh government has announced a significant increase in the procurement price of tendu leaf, a move aimed at boosting the income of thousands of forest dwellers who collect leaves.Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai made the announcement on his official X handle...

Raipur, March 11 Chhattisgarh has secured the top position among larger states in the February 2026 national ranking under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, marking a significant milestone in the field of women's health, nutrition, and empowerment, officials said on Wednesday...

Raipur/Jagdalpur, March 11 – One of the largest Naxalite surrenders in recent years took place in Chhattisgarh on Wednesday, marking a major milestone in the Union government’s drive for a “Naxal-free India.” Chhattisgarh’s Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Vijay Sharma told reporters that...

New Delhi, March 11 The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) welcomed the Chhattisgarh government's decision to approve an anti-conversion law and also supported a move to bar non-Hindus from entering temples managed by the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee.The Vishnu Deo Sai-led cabinet...

Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh), March 11 In a remarkable success of the government's fight against Left Wing Extremism, 108 Maoists carrying a collective reward of Rs 3.95 crore surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district on Wednesday, officials said.Besides a huge stock of weapons, Rs 3.61 crore...

March 11, New Delhi – A total of 108 Maoists surrendered in Bastar, marking a major success in Chhattisgarh as they return to mainstream society.These Maoists, belonging to the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee, surrendered under the “Poona Margem” (Rehabilitation to Rejuvenation)...

Raipur, March 11 Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has criticised Mamata Banerjee over President Droupadi Murmu's "disrespect" during her recent visit to West Bengal, urging the CM to apologise and reaffirm respect for democratic institutions.In a letter written to Banerjee on...