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Bastar/Raipur: In a major success under the anti-Naxal operations, security forces in Chhattisgarh have achieved another breakthrough. As many as 37 Naxal cadres surrendered in Dantewada on Sunday, dealing a significant blow to the Maoist network in the region. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said the wave of surrenders reflects that “Bastar is now firmly moving towards peace.” Surrender Under ‘Puna Narkom’ Initiative According to officials, 37 Maoists, influenced by the state’s rehabilitation-driven ‘Puna Narkom’ initiative, have abandoned violence and chosen to join the mainstream. CM Sai termed the development not only a step towards personal transformation for the individuals involved but also a strong indication of lasting peace and development returning to Bastar. Decisive Suc...

Bijapur: The anti-Naxal campaign in Chhattisgarh continues on multiple fronts. While security forces are conducting major operations against Maoist cadres, they are simultaneously reaching out to communities in remote villages to strengthen trust, promote development and encourage people to join the mainstream. Under the state government’s ‘Jan-Judaav and Vishwas’ (Public Connect & Trust) initiative, security personnel have been holding interactive sessions with villagers to understand their concerns and counter Maoist influence. Listening to Villagers, Strengthening Trust Security personnel have been visiting interior villages, hearing grievances and motivating residents to distance themselves from Maoist ideology. During Monday’s outreach, forces held discussions across seve...

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...