Chhattisgarh
State in central India
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Chhattisgarh is a landlocked state in Central India. It is the ninth largest state by area, and with a population of roughly 30 million, the seventeenth most populous. It borders seven states – Uttar Pradesh to the north, Madhya Pradesh to the northwest, Maharashtra to the southwest, Jharkhand to the northeast, Odisha to the east, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to the south. Formerly a part of Madhya Pradesh, it was granted statehood on 1 November 2000 with Raipur as the designated state capital.
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Chhattisgarh: Inmate of govt school hostel impregnated, made to undergo abortion; probe orderedAuthorities in Kanker's Chhote Bethiya are probing allegations of a forced abortion at a government school. Local MLA Vikram Usendi cites complaints of labor, conversion attempts, and mismanagement...IndiaTimes - Published | |
Chhattisgarh government allows use of 91 hectares of forest land for coal supply to Rajasthan power plantsChhattisgarh government approves 91.21 hectares at Parsa East and Kanta Basan, Hasdeo Aranya, supporting Rajasthan’s 4,340 MW power plants. CM Sharma thanks Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Dev Sai online...IndiaTimes - Published | |
Khattar urges Chhattisgarh to make full use of central funds to expedite state's developmentIndiaTimes - Published | |
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Chhattisgarh: ED lawyer granted police protectionIndiaTimes - Published | |
5 Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh operation involving 1,000 personnel, gun battle still onIndiaTimes - Published | |
Fighting for survival: Climate change-fuelled heat pushes poor women to limits of enduranceAmid India's scorching summer, women across rural and urban areas endure severe heat stress, impacting their health and incomes disproportionately. From Delhi to rural Chhattisgarh, extreme..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Row over TET exam in Chhattisgarh: Congress demands retestIndiaTimes - Published | |
2nd suspect held in Chhattisgarh lynching caseIndiaTimes - Published | |
2 CoBRA personnel killed in Maoist IED blast in Chhattisgarh's SukmaTwo personnel from CRPF's elite CoBRA unit were killed in a Maoist IED explosion in Sukma, resulting in a powerful blast that caused casualties and destruction. The blast was so powerful that it blew a..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Andhra, Chhattisgarh seek funds for new capitals, Kerala a special grantAndhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Tamil Nadu seek assistance for developing new state capitals and project-specific support in a meeting with Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Kerala demands a..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Rajasthan urges Chhattisgarh to expedite clearances for vital coal mining projectsIndiaTimes - Published | |
STF jawan, 8 Maoists killed in Bastar encounter; 2nd operation in region in 8 daysEight Maoists — three of them women — were gunned down in an operation in Abujhmarh region of Bastar’s Narayanpur district in Chhattisgarh on Saturday. A security personnel was also killed and..IndiaTimes - Published | 8 Naxalites, 1 jawan killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh's AbujhmadAt least eight Naxalites have been killed in an encounter that broke out between Naxalites and security forces in the forests of Abujhmad in the Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district, officials said on..DNA - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes |
IMD weather update: Severe heatwave alert in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and other states, maximum temperature to go up to...Heatwave conditions are predicted to last till June 17 in the northwest states of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu Division; until tomorrow in Madhya Pradesh; and until today in Chhattisgarh, according to..DNA - Published | Nine Maoists arrested for planting IEDs in ChhatisgarhIndiaTimes - Published |
'I am confident Prime Minister Modi will be re-elected': BJP candidate Saroj PandeySaroj Pandey contests is contesting from Korba, Chhattisgarh against Jyotsana Mahant of Congress. Elections in 11 constituencies saw 642 million voters. Vote counting for 8,000 candidates started today..IndiaTimes - Published | Bilaspur election results 2024 live updates: BJP's Tokhan Sahu vs Congress’ Devendra YadavBilaspur, Chhattisgarh, witnessed the Lok Sabha election 2024 with active participation from key candidates like Tokhan Sahu (BJP) and Devendra Yadav (INC). The constituency has a history of..IndiaTimes - Published |
67 more suspected heat deaths in Odisha; country toll 165Life-threatening heat has resulted in 67 suspected heatstroke deaths in Odisha over 48 hours, with Balangir suffering the most. The total death toll in Odisha reached 96 in 72 hours, though only 15..IndiaTimes - Published | 2 Maoists killed in encounter, Chhattisgarh's 2024 toll rises to 118IndiaTimes - Published |
15 Naxalites arrested after IED blast in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada15 Naxalites, including seven women, were arrested in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh, after an IED blast during a search operation by security forces. No injuries were reported.IndiaTimes - Published | 10 villagers shot, tribal activists claim fake encounter in Chhattisgarh's Pidiya villageTribal activists allege a fake encounter in Pidiya village, claiming 10 of the 12 killed by security forces were innocent villagers. Despite police denials, activists demand a probe. They argue..IndiaTimes - Published |
Chhattisgarh govt tightens GST E-Way Bill provisions to curb tax evasionChhattisgarh government mandates e-way bills for intra-state goods over ₹50,000 to curb tax evasion, align with national practices, and enhance compliance.IndiaTimes - Published | Chhattisgarh: Naxals torch two under-construction mobile towers in NarayanpurIndiaTimes - Published |
1 dead, 6 hurt in explosion at Chhattisgarh dynamite unitOne person died and six were injured in a massive blast at an explosives factory in Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh. Rescuers suspect more victims are buried in the rubble.IndiaTimes - Published | CG: Naxal killed in encounter with Security Forces in SukmaAn encounter in Sukma, Chhattisgarh resulted in the death of a Naxal at Belpocha village. The security forces recovered a weapon, and a search operation is ongoing.IndiaTimes - Published |
Chhattisgarh blast: One dead, six injured in blast at explosives factory in BemetaraThe explosion occurred in the unit located near Pirda village in Berla development block, a district administration official said.DNA - Published | Chhattisgarh: Eight Naxal bodies brought to Dantewada after 72-hour long operation in BastarIndiaTimes - Published |
7 Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh, claim copsIndiaTimes - Published | Chhattisgarh: Seven Naxalites killed in encounter with forces in joint ops in BastarIndiaTimes - Published |
Chhattisgarh has high number of stateless individualsIndiaTimes - Published | One funeral pyre for 17 accident victims in Chhattisgarh villageIndiaTimes - Published |
10 naxalites arrested in Chhattisgarh's Sukma districtIn a successful anti-Naxalite operation conducted by the state police and CRPF's elite CoBRA unit, ten Naxalites were taken into custody in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Monday.The joint..IndiaTimes - Published | Chhattisgarh: 18 killed as mini goods vehicle plunges into valley in Kabirdham KawardhaThe victims were returning after plucking tendu leaves from a forest in the vehicle meant for transporting goods.DNA - Published |
15 dead as pick-up vehicle overturns in ChhattisgarhIndiaTimes - Published | Five of family axed to death in Chhattisgarh villageIn Thargaon village, Chhattisgarh's Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, a tragic incident occurred where five family members were hacked to death. The victims were Hemlal Sahu, Jagmoti Sahu, Meera Sahu,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Congress to send team to probe claims of killing of 'Naxals' in Chhattisgarh villageThe Opposition Congress in Chhattisgarh is planning to send an eight-member fact-finding committee, which includes four legislators, to Pidiya village in Bastar's Bijapur. The purpose of the visit is..IndiaTimes - Published | Chhattisgarh: 14 Naxalites, including 11 with cumulative bounty of Rs 41 lakh, held in BijapurIndiaTimes - Published |
Woman killed after stepping on IED planted by Naxalites in ChhattisgarhShanti Punem died in Bijapur after stepping on a pressure IED. The area witnessed Naxalite encounters, endangering security personnel and civilians. The incident highlights the ongoing conflict in the..IndiaTimes - Published | 12 Maoists gunned down in 11-hour Chhattisgarh op12 Maoists killed in an 11-hour encounter in Gangaloor, Bijapur district. Total Maoists killed in 2021 is 103, including 29 in Kanker. Security seized weapons. Bodies taken to police camp for..IndiaTimes - Published |
LS polls: Chhattisgarh records 72.8 pc voter turnout, 1.31 pc up from 2019Chhattisgarh witnessed a 72.8% voter turnout across 11 Lok Sabha seats, showing variations in percentages. The election saw 220 candidates, with BJP dominating historically in the state.IndiaTimes - Published | Weather update: IMD predicts rain and hailstorms in these states; check full forecast hereMoving westward, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are also slated to experience rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds until May 12.DNA - Published |
After quitting Congress, Khera joins BJP with actor Shekhar SumanFormer Congress functionary Radhika Khera, who quit the party last Sunday alleging she was tortured by her colleagues after visiting Ram temple, and actor Shekhar Suman joined BJP Tuesday. Khera,..IndiaTimes - Published | 67% turnout in Chhattisgarh final round, a drop from 71.2% in 2019Chhattisgarh's final Lok Sabha polls saw 67% voter turnout. Tragedies, EVM glitches, and high candidate count marked the election. The state anticipates improved performance from BJP and Congress.IndiaTimes - Published |
BJD moves EC against Chhattisgarh governor over poll code violationIndiaTimes - Published | Chhattisgarh's Raipur Lok Sabha Election 2024: Date of voting, result, candidates, main parties, scheduleRaipur, Chhattisgarh's Lok Sabha constituency, covers various areas including Raipur City and had Sunil Kumar Soni (BJP) as the 2019 MP winner. The upcoming 2024 election is set for May 7.IndiaTimes - Published |
