CHHATTISGARH
Chhattisgarh secures Rs 15,184 crore investment proposals
Chhattisgarh attracted ?15,184 crore in investment proposals at a New Delhi investors' meet. Renew Power led with an ?11,500 crore proposal for green energy projects. Other commitments came from sectors like EV manufacturing, semiconductors, and IT, promising job creation and industrial diversification.
Fake 'Sunny Leone' gets Rs 1,000 monthly in Chhattisgarh under govt scheme for married women. Here's how
A Chhattisgarh man, Virendra Joshi, allegedly defrauded a state scheme for married women by opening an account in actress Sunny Leone's name. He received Rs 1,000 monthly deposits intended for the Mahtari Vandan Yojana beneficiaries. The fraud sparked political debate and prompted an official investigation.
Chhattisgarh: 5 dead, several injured after goods vehicle overturns in Jagdalpur
A tragic accident occurred in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district. A mini truck carrying around 45 people overturned. Five people died at the scene, and many others were injured. CRPF personnel and medical teams responded quickly. Around 30 injured individuals were taken to the hospital. An investigation is underway.
UP registers second-highest green cover increase in country
Uttar Pradesh witnessed the second-largest increase in forest and tree cover in India, adding 559 sq km, according to the 2023 India State of Forest Report. The state's achievement follows Chhattisgarh, with Odisha also showing a similar increase. India's total forest and tree cover grew by 1,445 sq km, contributing to a larger carbon sink.
Amit Shah asks security forces to coordinate to eliminate Naxalism by March 2026
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the Left Wing Extremism (LWE) situation in Chhattisgarh, urging joint efforts to eliminate it by March 2026. He lauded the coordinated efforts of security forces, emphasizing the NIA's crucial role.
Maoists will be eradicated: Amit Shah in Bastar
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, during his Bastar visit, assured that Maoists will be eradicated and martyrs' sacrifices won't be forgotten. He highlighted the government's three-pronged anti-Naxal strategy: encouraging surrenders, arresting perpetrators, and firmly countering violence. Shah confirmed 287 Maoists were killed in the past year and emphasized the government's commitment to development in the region.
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NBCC gets Rs 490-cr work orders in Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan
NBCC (India) Ltd has secured contracts totaling nearly Rs 490 crore for construction projects in Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan. The company will build Eklavya Model residential schools in Chhattisgarh for Rs 459.6 crore and a permanent building for a Composite Regional Centre in Jaipur for Rs 30 crore.
6 persons killed, 7 injured in SUV-truck collision in Chhattisgarh's Balod
Six people were killed and seven injured in a head-on collision between an SUV and a truck in Chhattisgarh's Balod district late Sunday night. The SUV occupants, returning from a family function, included four women and a seven-year-old boy among the deceased. The injured were taken to a local health center and later referred to a district hospital.
287 killed, 1,000 held, 837 surrendered in last one year: Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reported 287 Maoists killed, 1,000 arrested, and 837 surrendered in Chhattisgarh over the past year. Civilian and security personnel deaths from Maoist violence dropped below 100 for the first time in four decades. Shah also highlighted significant drug seizures and arrests, and presented the President's Colour to the Chhattisgarh Police.
'Nasbandi' mandatory if cadres want to marry: Surrendered Maoists to Amit Shah
Former Maoist insurgents reveal forced vasectomies were common practice within the group to prevent family distractions. After surrendering and reintegrating into mainstream society, many have undergone reversal surgeries to start families. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, during an interaction with surrendered cadres, urged remaining Naxals to disarm and promised rehabilitation support.
Centre, Chhattisgarh committed to end Naxalism in state by March 2026: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced a joint commitment with the Chhattisgarh government to eradicate Naxalism from the state by March 31, 2026. He praised the Chhattisgarh police for significant achievements against Naxalism in the past year, including neutralizing 287 Naxalites and facilitating the surrender of 837. Shah urged remaining Naxalites to surrender and join the mainstream.
Seven Naxalites killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur
Seven Naxalites were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district early Thursday morning. A joint team of police and CRPF personnel engaged the Naxalites in the forest of south Abujhmaad during an anti-Naxalite operation. The bodies of the uniformed Naxalites were recovered after the exchange of fire, and search operations are ongoing.
Third Eye: Report card, best dad ever??, and prominent neighbours
Chhattisgarh's BJP government will release its one-year report card. BJP president JP Nadda will release it in Raipur on December 13. MP Manoj Tiwari proudly displayed a 'Best Dad Ever' badge. He received it from his daughter's playschool. NCP's Sunetra Pawar got the 11 Janpath bungalow. Her neighbors are Sonia Gandhi and Sharad Pawar.
Maoists kill another BJP worker in Bijapur district
Maoists killed a BJP worker in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, claiming he was a police informer. This is the fifth civilian killing by Maoists in the region within a week. Police have launched a search operation and intensified efforts to combat the growing Maoist threat, with significant reductions in affected districts reported this year.
Naxalites kill BJP worker in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur; 5th civilian murder in one week
Naxalites killed a BJP worker in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, claiming he was a police informer. This is the fifth civilian murder by Naxalites in the district in a week, and over 60 such killings have occurred in Bastar division this year. Nine BJP leaders have been killed in the division since January 2023.
Bastar, Kondagaon Naxal-free; ops on in other areas: Chhattisgarh CM to Amit Shah
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai informed Union Home Minister Amit Shah that Bastar and Kondagaon districts are now Naxal-free. Joint efforts by the state government and security forces, along with development initiatives, have eliminated Maoist networks. Operations continue in other affected districts, with a focus on rehabilitation and development. Shah commended the state's achievements.
Abha Power and Steel shares list at 9% premium over IPO price on NSE SME platform
The company plans to use the net proceeds from the fresh issue to fund capital expenditures for modernizing and upgrading its manufacturing facilities in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, aiming to expand its product portfolio. Additionally, the funds will support the company¡¯s working capital requirements.
Power Mech Projects shares in focus on Rs 510 crore order from Adani Power
Power Mech Projects' shares are likely to attract attention on Monday after the company secured a Rs 510-crore mechanical construction order from Adani Power. The project, to be executed at the Raipur Phase-II Ultra Supercritical Thermal Power Project in Chhattisgarh, involves mechanical construction work for two 800 MW units, as per the company's exchange filing.
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Power Mech Projects bags Rs 510 cr order from Adani Power
Power Mech Projects has secured a Rs 510 crore order from Adani Power for mechanical construction work at the 2x800 MW Raipur Phase-II Ultra Supercritical Thermal Power Project in Chhattisgarh. The project is expected to be completed within 34 months.
NTPC Green Energy signs MoU with Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company to develop 2,000 MW renewable projects
NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company (CSPGCL) to develop 200 MW of renewable energy projects, including solar floating technology. The agreement was formalized by key officials from both organizations, including G K Gupta from CSPGCL and D Joshi from NGEL, in a ceremony attended by other dignitaries.
20 wagons of goods train derail in Bilaspur railway division of Chhattisgarh
A coal train derailed in Chhattisgarh. Twenty wagons went off the tracks. This happened between Khongsara and Bhanwartank stations. No injuries were reported. Train services were disrupted on the Bilaspur-Katni route. Officials are working to clear the tracks. Some passenger trains were diverted. An investigation will determine the cause of the derailment.
CRPF sets up three new forward bases in Chhattisgarh's hardcore Naxal areas
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has established three new forward operating bases in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region to combat Maoist activity. These bases, located in strategic villages previously used by Maoists, will serve as launching pads for intensified anti-Naxal operations and restrict their movement in these areas.
One jawan injured as IED planted by Naxals explodes in Chhattisgarh's Sukma
A District Reserve Guard (DRG) jawan was injured in an IED blast planted by Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Sunday. The incident occurred between Raigudem and Tumalpad area. Earlier this week, ten Naxals were killed in an encounter with the DRG in the same district.
Chhattisgarh bypoll: BJP retains Raipur City South assembly seat
BJP candidate Sunil Kumar Soni is leading by over 20,000 votes against Congress rival Akash Sharma in the Raipur City South assembly bypoll after the 10th round of counting. The bypoll was necessitated after BJP's Brijmohan Agrawal resigned, following his election to Lok Sabha.
Security forces kill 10 Naxalites in Chhattisgarh encounter; peace back in Bastar, says CM Sai
In a significant victory for Chhattisgarh's anti-Naxalite operations, security forces neutralized ten Maoists, including three women, during an encounter in Sukma district. The operation yielded a cache of weapons and resulted in the deaths of key figures within the Maoist hierarchy.
Chhattisgarh to get India's third largest tiger reserve totalling four in the state
India designates the Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh as its 56th, spanning 2,829 sq km. This makes it the third largest in India, signifying strengthened conservation efforts and boosting Chhattisgarh's tiger reserves to four.
Three naxalites killed in encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur
Three Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Friday. The gunfight broke out in the forested hills of Rekhapalli-Komathpalli. Security forces recovered weapons and ammunition from the spot. This incident brings the total number of Naxalites killed in encounters this year in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region to 192.
I congratulate Kharge sahab on accepting that Congress failed to fulfil poll promises: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the Congress party for failing to fulfil election promises in states like Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also echoed similar sentiments, urging vigilance against the Congress's empty promises. Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge advised caution and fiscal responsibility in making guarantees.
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