The Chhattisgarh Forest Department has launched several initiatives to boost the economic prosperity of women. One notable effort has seen a simple agro-forestry initiative evolve into a successful economic enterprise with the department's support.
Due to the effective action of the security forces, there is panic in the top leadership of the Naxal organization, due to which the local Naxalite cadres are being harassed in many ways by the Naxal cadres from outside, suspecting them of betrayal and rebellion.
The incident happened at Maa Kudargarhi Alumina Refinery in Silsila village and ten workers were trapped when the hopper fell, of which four were killed.
The two dead personnel have been identified as Constables Mahendra Kumar a resident of Uttar Pradesh and S Shahual Alam, a resident of Sahibganj in Jharkhand, of the 111th Battalion of CRPF.
A Raipur police constable has been arrested for allegedly raping a 22-year-old woman in his car and at her home. The incident occurred on the night between August 4 and August 5, following which the woman filed a complaint.
At least nine Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada on Tuesday. The operation was launched based on inputs about the presence of Naxalites belonging to its west Bastar division unit.
All security force personnel involved in the operation are said to be safe. Search operations are continuing in the area.
The family was found in a critical condition on Friday and died while undergoing treatment at different hospitals on Saturday night.
With this, 145 Naxalites have been gunned down by security forces in separate encounters in Chhattisgarh so far this year.
Chhattisgarh news: A speeding car bearing registration number CG-12 BN-2421 knocked down four persons on the main road around 9:30 pm, leaving them injured. The driver ran away after the accident.
Police added that two others who surrendered, Guddu Kakem (20) and Sudru Punem (32), were carrying rewards of Rs 10,000 each on their heads.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is on a three-day visit to Chhattisgarh to review anti-Naxal operations, inaugurate a new Narcotics Control Bureau office, and discuss the expansion of cooperatives for economic development.
The decision comes days after the Supreme Court ordered the deployment of CISF to provide security at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where a trainee doctor was allegedly raped and killed earlier this month, triggering nationwide outrage.
A viral video from Chhattisgarh's Mungeli district shows a pigeon released by Superintendent of Police Girija Shankar Jaiswal during Independence Day celebrations failing to fly, sparking comparisons to a scene from the web series Panchayat.
CM Vishnu Deo Sai expressed his condolences and directed local authorities to provide the best possible medical care to the injured. He also announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the families of the deceased. The injured have been hospitalized in Ambikapur and Pathalgaon for treatment.
Earlier the case was being investigated by the EOW of Chhattisgarh Police. The CBI took over the case after the state government urged it.
A couple in Chhattisgarh's Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district died and their son was injured when their mud house collapsed due to continuous rainfall. An investigation is underway.
According to the Police, no missing complaint was filed by the victim woman's family and nothing seems suspicious in the case. The rescued woman was taken to the hospital and was doing well.
Last month, the Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) announced an average hike of 8.35 per cent in power tariff across all categories of consumers with effect from June 1. The officials argue that the hike is nominal in comparison to inflation in eight years.
The woman Naxalite was wanted in three states— Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. She carried a bounty of Rs 5 lakh each in Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh and Rs 3 lakh in Madhya Pradesh.
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