Chhattisgarh
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For first time, tricolour to be hoisted in 13 villages of Naxalite-hit region
Raipur: Thirteen remote villages located in the Naxalite-hit Bastar region of Chhattisgarh will witness hoisting of the national flag for the first time on the Independence Day on Thursday, police said. Setting…
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Maoist movement detected in Chhattisgarh, police on alert
Balod: Nine individuals in Maoist uniform, including two women and some armed people, were seen in Balod, engaged in Maoist activity, Chhattisgarh Police said on Sunday. This was spotted on August 4.…
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After decade-long wait, Chhattisgarh to get its 4th tiger reserve
Raipur: The Chhattisgarh government on Wednesday decided to declare a new tiger reserve covering areas of Guru Ghasidas National Park and Tamor Pingla Wildlife Sanctuary in the state to promote eco-tourism and…
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Against all odds: Gothi Koya’s pursuit of education & acceptance
Hyderabad: Kalumu Shukram, 22, is a Goth Koya Adivasi whose family had migrated from the Bijapur district in Chhattisgarh to Mulugu district fearing for their lives decades ago. Caught in the crossfire…
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Chhattisgarh: Charge sheet against 4 Maoists for attacking police personnel
New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency has filed a charge sheet against four Maoists for allegedly attacking police personnel in Chhattisgarh this year, according to a statement on Saturday. The accused —…
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Bajrang Dal opposes mosque construction in Chhattisgarh, cites ‘love jihad’
Tensions flared in Chhattisgarh’s Rajnandgaon as Bajrang Dal members mobilised locals to protest against the construction of a mosque on Friday, July 5. The protesters objected to the construction of the mosque…
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Man rapes cow in Chhattisgarh, held after CCTV video emerges
In a disturbing incident, a 25-year-old man was arrested in Chhattisgarh’s Dhongargarh for allegedly raping a cow. The incident came to light after CCTV footage of the crime surfaced on the internet,…
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6 Naxals held for causing IED attack in Sukma that killed 2 CoBRA members
Sukma: At least six Naxalites, involved in blowing up a truck with an IED that killed two personnel of CRPF’s CoBRA unit on June 23 in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh, have been…
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Naxalite killed in Dhamtari; 133 ultras gunned down so far this year in Chhattisgarh
Dhamtari: A Naxalite was gunned down by security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Dhamtari district on Sunday, a police official said. A gun battle broke out at 3:30 pm in a forest near Muhkot-Aamjhar…
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Chhattisgarh: Man held for his alleged involvement in attack of cattle transporters
Raipur: A 23-year-old man was arrested on Saturday for alleged involvement in the attack and death of three cattle transporters in Chhattisgarh’s Raipur district on June 7, a police official said. Harsh…
- Telangana
KCR trying to evade Telangana power purchase deal inquiry: Prof Kodandaram
Hyderabad: TJS MLC M Kodandaram has said that the BRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) was still trying to back the decisions made during his rule, and that it was unfortunate to…
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Two Naxalites surrender, one held in Chhattisgarh
Bijapur: Two Naxalites surrendered before the security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Wednesday, June 12 while one cadre, carrying a reward of Rs 1 lakh on his head, was arrested, police…
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Chhattisgarh: 2 Muslim cow traders found dead, another battles for life
Two Muslim men were found dead after allegedly being chased by cow vigilantes while transporting cattle in Chhattisgarh’s Raipur district on Friday, May 7. A third person was found critically injured. According…
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Baghel claims several EVMs changed after polling in Rajnandgaon
Raipur: Senior Congress leader and Chhattisgarh’s former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel on Monday, June 3, alleged that several Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and VVPAT units were changed after polling in the Rajnandgaon…
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Chhattisgarh: Five Naxals carrying Rs 17 lakh reward surrender
Sukma: Five Naxalites, including a couple, carrying a cumulative bounty of Rs 17 lakh on their heads, surrendered on Monday in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh, police said. They turned themselves in before…
