KANKER CHHATTISGARH
Beginning a new chapter: Eight surrendered Maoists clear Class 10 open school exam in Chhattisgarh
Geeta Narote, a former Maoist cadre, has cleared the Class 10 State Open School examination. After surrendering, she received support from the government and began studying again. Along with several other surrendered cadres, she expressed a desire to pursue further education. Narote aims to build a new life and become a nurse in the future. Officials highlighted the importance of education in helping these individuals reintegrate into society.
Nearly 250 districts have over 25% youth out of work, education
Over a quarter of young Indians aged fifteen to twenty-nine are NEET. This issue is most pronounced across northern Indian districts and some eastern states. Nearly three-fourths of districts show high NEET rates among young women. Unpaid domestic work and societal expectations contribute to this gender gap. The survey covered around six hundred districts across major Indian states.
Old Reds return to Bastar: The state treads cautiously as 3,000 former Maoists make their homecoming
The homecoming of over 3,000 former Maoists is no easy task in Bastar. Over 1,000 of them are being kept in rehabilitation centres to shield them from possible wrath of villagers and to prevent renewed radicalisation.
After 21 Maoists surrender, Amit Shah reaffirms 2026 deadline to end Left-wing extremism
Twenty-one Maoists, including senior cadres, surrendered in Kanker, Chhattisgarh, laying down arms. Union Home Minister Amit Shah reaffirmed the government's commitment to eradicating Left-wing extremism by March 31, 2026. He urged remaining Maoist operatives to abandon violence and return to the mainstream. This surrender marks a significant step in dismantling Maoist influence.
Chhattisgarh: 103 Maoists surrender in Bijapur, abandon weapons worth over Rs 1 crore
In Chhattisgarh, 103 Maoists surrendered in Bijapur, abandoning weapons valued at over Rs 1 crore and receiving Rs 50,000 each. Separately, security forces killed three Maoists, including a woman cadre with a Rs 14 lakh bounty, during an encounter in Kanker district. These events underscore intensified counter-insurgency measures in the Bastar division.
Three Naxalites gunned down in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh
Three Naxalites, including area committee members, were killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district on Sunday. The gun battle in Ravas forest led to the recovery of bodies and weapons, with intermittent firing still underway. This brings the year's total Naxalite fatalities in Chhattisgarh to 252.
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At least 30 Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh
In a significant operation, security forces killed at least 30 Maoists in two separate encounters in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region. The Bijapur district saw 26 Maoists eliminated while four were gunned down in Kanker. Union home minister Amit Shah declared this as a major step towards making the country Maoist-free by March 31 next year.
22 Naxalites, cop killed in 2 encounters in Chhattisgarh
Security forces killed at least 22 Naxalites in two encounters in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region. The operations resulted in the elimination of 18 Naxalites in Bijapur and 4 in Kanker. This marks a significant step in making India Naxal-free, as 105 Naxalites have been killed this year.
Chhattisgarh: 16 Naxals surrender in Bijapur district
In Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, 16 Naxals surrendered, including Arun Kadti and Ramesh Hemla, with bounties totaling Rs 13 lakh on their heads. Kadti was involved in an attack on security forces in Sukma in 2024, while Hemla was a high-ranking Naxal leader with numerous warrants pending against him. They were given immediate assistance and will be provided with rehabilitation facilities. Additionally, in a separate encounter, ten Naxals were killed on the border of Narayanpur and Kanker districts, continuing the crackdown on Left Wing Extremism in the region.
Modi govt has eliminated terrorism from country, Naxalism on verge of ending: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has eliminated terrorism from the country while Naxalism is on the verge of ending. Addressing an election rally in Chhattisgarh's Kanker town, Shah also asked Naxalites to surrender, or else they would be rooted out from the state in two years.
Security forces kill 3 Naxalites in encounter along Chhattisgarh-Telangana border; arms recovered
Three Naxalites were killed in a forest gunfight in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, involving Greyhounds, Telangana's force, and Chhattisgarh police. Weapons recovered, ongoing search. Previous encounter resulted in 13 deaths, including 3 women.
Chhattisgarh Assembly Elections: Polling begins for 20 seats in the state's southern region
Polling started at 7 a.m. for ten seats, which include Mohla-Manpur, Antagarh, Bhanupratappur, Kanker, Keshkal, Kondagaon, Narayanpur, Dantewada, Bijapur and Konta. The polling for the remaining assembly constituencies, which include Pandaria, Kawardha, Khairagarh, Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon, Dongargaon, Khujji, Bastar, Jagdalpur, and Chitrakote, started at 8 a.m.
PM writes letter to young girl from Kanker who drew a sketch of him
"India's daughters are the bright future of the country. This affection and belongingness that I receive from all of you is my strength in the service of the nation. Our aim has been to build a healthy, safe and well-equipped nation for our daughters." PM Modi said in the letter addressed to Akanksha.
Chhattisgarh polls: 26 out of 223 candidates contesting first phase of elections face criminal cases
As per the report by the Chhattisgarh Election Watch and the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), out of the 223 candidates analysed, 26 (12 per cent) have declared criminal cases. Twenty of the total 90 assembly seats will go to polls in the first phase of two-phased elections on November 7. The remaining 70 constituencies will vote on November 17.
IMD predicts rainfaill in several districts of Chhattisgarh till March 20, issues orange alert
India Meteorological Department on Saturday issued an orange alert for multiple districts in the state of Chhattisgarh predicting light to moderate rain accompanied by thundershowers.
Chhattisgarh: 5 of family killed in house wall collapse in Kanker
The incident took place in the morning in Irpanar village in Pakhanjore area when the victims were sleeping in their mud house, the officials said. After being alerted, a team of the district administration and police personnel rushed to the village on a boat as the area has been cut off from the main road due to an overflowing drain, they said.
Chhattisgarh: 15 more BSF personnel contract COVID-19
"Among the 15 new cases, reports of 14 personnel came out positive late Tuesday night, while another one tested positive in the evening, Kanker's Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr Jagjivan Ram Uike told PTI.
Have to eliminate Naxalism by 2022, will go extra mile to help CM, says Rajnath Singh
Local BJP leaders in Kanker complained to Singh of increased activity of Left-wing extremists in the area lately.
Visit Chattisgarh to experience the tribal vibes
The rich forests with unique flora and fauna, friendly tribal people remain the defining features.
New lizard species discovered
The finding by a team of scientists led by B H Channakeshava Murthy of the Western Ghats Regional Centre, Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Kozhikode, was published in international scientific journal Zootaxa last week.
Vyapam Scam: CBI registers inquiry into death of pharmacist
CBI sources said that Patel, an "alleged racketeer" out on bail, was found dead in a room of a lodge in Kanker, Chhattisgarh on April 28.
Government to honour policemen killed by Naxals with gallantry award
In a separate attack, the third by them since Saturday, Maoist rebels last night killed a BSF jawan in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district.
Four naxal held for triggering blast during bypolls
Four naxals who were allegedly involved in triggering IED blast during the Assembly bypoll for Antagarh seat held recently.
12 candidates file nominations for Chhattisgarh Assembly polls
As many as 12 candidates have filed their nominations for the first phase of Chhattisgarh Assembly polls so far.
Naxal couple surrenders in Chhattisgarh, another Maoist held
A Naxal couple on Monday surrendered before police in Chhattisgarh's Maoist-hit Bijapur district, and a Maoist was arrested in Kanker district.
Chhattisgarh government functioning in 'illegal way': Renuka Chaudhary
"CM should at least visit the hostel where the incident had taken place while he should also visit other tribal residential schools to check the facilities being provided there," Dasmusnhi added.
Crime against women: Chhattisgarh Home Minister blames stars
Asked about the Home Minister's remarks, Chief Minister Raman Singh today quipped, "Now, what do I say on this."
Naxals blow up bridge in Chhattisgarh
Naxals allegedly blew up a bridge in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district this morning, just before a state minister's convoy was to pass by from there.
Maoists abduct 17 traders in Chhattisgarh
Seventeen traders, including three women, have been abducted by Maoists in Kanker district of Chhattisgarh.
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