Chhattisgarh

Jagdalpur: In a significant move aimed at transforming one of Chhattisgarh’s most hard-core Naxalite zones, the state government has approved the construction of a motorable road leading to the remote Karregutta Hills in Bijapur district. Once considered an impregnable Maoist fortress, Karregutta will soon be connected through a new route approved by the Public Works Department (PWD). State Government Clears Road Project Located on the Chhattisgarh–Telangana border, reaching the Karregutta Hills currently requires a 60-kilometre journey through dense forests and dangerous terrain. The PWD has completed the tender process for the new road, which will connect Bijapur to Karregutta.According to officials, around ₹5 crore will be spent to build the first four kilometres of the road. Cons...

Raipur: Weather conditions in Chhattisgarh have taken a sharp turn, with the Meteorological Department forecasting significant changes in the next two days. A new weather system developing over West Bengal is expected to bring light rainfall to parts of the state, increasing the impact of winter. Along with this, a cold wave alert has been issued for several districts, prompting the Health Department to release an advisory. Districts Likely to Receive Rain According to the Met Department, light to moderate rainfall is expected in Bastar, Dhamtari, Mahasamund, and parts of the Raipur-Bilaspur divisions. Due to the rainfall, both day and night temperatures are likely to drop further, intensifying the cold conditions across the region. Weather in the State Capital Raipur is also w...

Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh: In a significant move against Naxalism, security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Naxal-affected Narayanpur district have established a new operational base in Lanka village, a former stronghold of Maoist activity. The base has been set up by the 44th Battalion of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), approximately 140 kilometers from the district headquarters. A senior official stated, “This ITBP camp is strategically located in the dense forests of Abujhmad in South Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region, just three kilometers from the Chhattisgarh-Maharashtra border. On the other side lies Gadchiroli district in Maharashtra, another Naxal-affected area.” Abujhmad: A Vast and Sensitive RegionThe Abujhmad area spans roughly 4,000 square kilometers and is home to nearly 237 ...

Surajpur, Chhattisgarh: A shocking case of negligence by the Health Department has come to light in Surajpur district. A pregnant woman from Lanjit village was forced to give birth in a car after the local health center remained locked during duty hours. The woman’s family rushed her to the primary health center in Lanjit when she went into labor. However, to their shock, the gate of the hospital was locked, and no staff were present to assist. Despite waiting for a long time, the family received no help. Villagers OutragedLocal women, witnessing the distress of the pregnant woman, immediately took action and facilitated the delivery inside a car. The incident sparked widespread anger among villagers when they realized the hospital had been locked during operational hours. Health ...

Raipur: Ahead of the second One Day International (ODI) between India and South Africa in Raipur, the city police conducted a major operation, arresting two youths for scalping match tickets. The accused were selling tickets online at inflated prices. Arrests Made on Secret Tip-OffAccording to the Civil Lines Police, they received a secret tip-off that some individuals were attempting to sell match tickets outside the stadium at exorbitant rates. Acting promptly, the police intercepted the suspects and arrested them red-handed. Both were reportedly from Fafadih, identified as Ritik Makhija and Devvrat Makhija. Police also seized their mobile phones, which are now under scrutiny to uncover possible connections to a larger scalping network. Tightened Security for MatchThe second ODI is...

Balrampur, Chhattisgarh: The District Education Officer (DEO) has taken strict action against an assistant teacher for negligence in Special Intensive Revision (SIR) duties. The assistant teacher has been suspended with immediate effect, sparking widespread attention across the district. Full Story: As part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) work in Balrampur-Ramanujganj district, BLOs were instructed to perform their duties meticulously. However, Assistant Teacher Ashok Kumar Yadav reportedly displayed a lack of interest and failed to perform the assigned tasks responsibly at Polling Station No. 237, Fatehpur. Following multiple complaints regarding his negligence, the District Education Officer conducted an inquiry. The investigation confirmed that Ashok Kumar had b...

Kanker: In a heartbreaking incident in Udkura village, under the Charama police station limits of Kanker district, two young cousins drowned in a pond on Sunday afternoon. Authorities have sent the bodies for post-mortem, while the families are left devastated by the tragedy. Full Story: The victims, 6-year-old Lomesh Jurri and Ayush Jurri, were both in the second grade. Being a holiday Sunday, the children were playing near the village pond in the afternoon. After some time, they went into the water and inadvertently entered its deep section, leading to their drowning. A third child, who was playing nearby, witnessed the incident and began crying loudly. Hearing the commotion, villagers rushed to the pond and pulled the children out. They were immediately taken to Charama Hospita...

Raipur: Following the killing of notorious Naxal leader Hidma, Maoist cadres in Chhattisgarh have reportedly been shaken and have sent an urgent appeal to the chief ministers of Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh, requesting a halt to security operations until February 15, 2026. The Naxals have indicated that they are willing to consider laying down arms if given time and assurances. Full Story: The top Maoist leadership, reeling from the deaths of several key leaders including CCM member Yuddhaya, has issued a formal letter requesting a temporary ceasefire. The organization has asked that all combing and military operations be paused until February 15. In return, the Maoists have pledged to suspend PLGA activities and avoid any hostilities during this period. The lette...

Raipur: The Maoist movement in India has suffered a severe setback over the past 11 months, with 320 cadres killed across various states, including key leaders. A 17-page internal report by the Maoist Central Committee acknowledges the heavy losses, marking a critical crisis for the organization. Full Story: According to the report covering December 2024 to November 2025, the fatalities included both senior and low-level cadres. The letter specifically cited the encounter of Politburo member and General Secretary Baswa Raju as a major blow to the organization. Of the total 320 deaths, 187 were men, 117 women, and the status of 20 others remains unknown. Region-wise, the casualties were recorded as follows: Bihar-Jharkhand – 22, Odisha – 33, Maharashtra-Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh ...