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Everything you need to know about Raipur Aterna: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

One STF personnel killed in gun battle with Maoists in Chhattisgarh

May 18, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), May 18 (ANI): At least one personnel of the Special Task Force (STF) was killed, while another was critically injured during a gun battle with Maoists in Chhattisgarh on Friday.

Maoists kill 4 security personnel in Bastar

May 12, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Raipur, May 12 (IANS) Four security personnel were killed while another was seriously injured in two separate insurgency-related incidents in Chhattisgarh's Bastar division, police said Sunday.

Chhattisgarh population rises to 2.55 crore

May 2, 2013 at 11:16 PM

Raipur, May 2 (IANS) Chhattisgarh's population was at 2,55,45,198 as of March 1, 2011, as per the "Primary Census Abstract" of the 2011 national census released Thursday by the Census Directorate here.

Maoists kill two policemen, injure another in Chhattisgarh

April 28, 2013 at 9:48 AM

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), April 28 (ANI): A group of Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Kanker District gunned down two policemen and injured one more on Saturday.

Two policemen killed in Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh

April 27, 2013 at 8:20 PM

Raipur, April 27 (IANS) Two policeman, including a station house officer, were killed in a nearly-hour-long gunfight with Maoists after a police patrol was attacked by the rebels in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district Saturday, an official said.

Jogi seeks Rs.1 crore for robotic legs

April 22, 2013 at 9:56 PM

Raipur, April 22 (IANS) Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Ajit Jogi has asked the state's BJP government to provide him Rs.1 crore for obtaining robotic legs, family sources said Monday.

Chhattisgarh IAS officer to get PM's award

April 20, 2013 at 10:28 PM

Raipur, April 20 (IANS) O.P. Choudhary, a 2005-batch IAS officer of Chhattisgarh, will be conferred an award by the prime minister for his initiatives to provide education to children in Maoist insurgency-hit Dantewada district, official sources said.

Nine Naxals killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

April 16, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Raipur/ New Delhi, Apr 16 (ANI): At least nine Maoists were killed in an encounter with the security forces in Chhattisgarh.

10 Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh

April 16, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Raipur, April 16 (IANS) At least 10 Maoist guerrillas were killed early Tuesday when security forces stormed their hideout in a thickly forested area in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, police said.

Ensure availability of doctors in Chhattisgarh jails: NHRC

April 11, 2013 at 11:08 PM

Raipur, April 11 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Thursday directed the Chhattisgarh government to ensure availability of doctors in state-run jails.

Congress indulges in divide and rule: Rajnath

April 11, 2013 at 10:04 PM

Raipur, April 11 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh said Thursday that the Congress has always indulged in divide and rule policy through pitting one community against other for the sake of grabbing minority vote.

NHRC to hold two-day camp sitting in Raipur

April 10, 2013 at 11:32 PM

Raipur, April 10 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has decided to hold a two-day camp sitting in Raipur April 11-12.

Politics makes politicians richer: Govindacharya

April 9, 2013 at 9:49 PM

Raipur, April 9 (IANS) Former BJP ideologue and RSS thinker K.N. Govindacharya said here Tuesday that politics has become a tool to make politicians wealthier and increase their social stature.

AIIMS Raipur to look after Naxal-hit villages in Chhattisgarh

April 6, 2013 at 4:05 PM

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), April 6 (ANI): Security forces have roped in the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Raipur, to provide treatment to villagers in Naxal-hit Bastar region in India's Chhattisgarh state.

Chhattisgarh CM prepares for 2,700 km yatra

April 3, 2013 at 10:28 PM

Raipur, April 3 (IANS) Keeping a hawk-eye on pulling off the BJP's third consecutive victory in the assembly polls later this year, Chief Minister Raman Singh will roll out his 2,700 km long Vikas Yatra May 6.

CAG castigates double power taxation in Chhattisgarh

March 22, 2013 at 10:50 PM

Raipur, March 22 (IANS) The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) in its report tabled in the Chhattisgarh assembly Friday castigated the working of the state's energy department, lapses of which not only cost dear to consumers but also deprived the exchequer of crores of rupees in terms of freebies to favoured industries.

Mining companies owe Rs.220 crore permit fee to Chhattisgarh

March 21, 2013 at 10:49 PM

Raipur, March 21 (IANS) A total of Rs.220.9 crore permit fee for transportation of minerals is outstanding to the Chhattisgarh government from the 10 companies operating in the state, the assembly was told Thursday.

Two GRP men nabbed in Bengal for abduction

March 14, 2013 at 11:50 PM

Kolkata, March 14 (IANS) Three people, including two constables of the Government Railway Police (GRP), were arrested here Thursday for their alleged involvement in human trafficking, abduction and extortion bid, an official said.

Tribals migration as labour rocks Chhattisgarh assembly

March 12, 2013 at 11:18 PM

Raipur, March 12 (IANS) The issue of migration of poor tribal people from Chhattisgarh's insurgency-hit Bastar region as labourers to neighbouring states in search of jobs rocked state assembly Tuesday.

Chhattisgarh farmers to earn Rs.1,900 crore as bonus

March 8, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Raipur, March 8 (IANS) In a bid to bag the mandate of rural families to form the government for the third consecutive time, Chhattisgarh's BJP government has decided to speed up disbursal of paddy bonus, a touchy issue for this agrarian state.

Chhattisgarh CM presents Rs.44,169 crore election-year budget

February 23, 2013 at 6:42 PM

Raipur, Feb 23 (IANS) Presenting a Rs.44,169 crore budget for fiscal 2013-14 Saturday ahead of polls later this year, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh said he attempted to reach out to all sections of the society.

Chhattisgarh sees 13 percent rise in per capita income

February 22, 2013 at 9:14 PM

Raipur, Feb 22 (IANS) Chhattisgarh's per capita income, at current prices, is estimated at Rs.52,689 in 2012-13, an increase of about 13 percent against Rs.46,743 in 2011-12, Chief Minister Raman Singh informed state assembly Friday while tabling the economic survey for fiscal 2013-14.

No toilets in 188 girls schools in Chhattisgarh

February 21, 2013 at 7:46 PM

Raipur, Feb 21 (IANS) As many as 188 schools out of the total 2,304 girl schools in Chhattisgarh have no toilets, the state assembly was told Thursday.

People desire development: Chhattisgarh governor

February 18, 2013 at 10:24 PM

Raipur, Feb 18 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Governor Shekhar Dutt Monday said that the Raman Singh government had made "all possible efforts" to give shape to the people's desire for development and peace.

Rajnath wants two-third majority in Chhattisgarh

February 13, 2013 at 11:30 PM

Raipur, Feb 13 (IANS) BJP president Rajnath Singh Wednesday praised Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh and asked the party's youth leaders to ensure his third consecutive victory in assembly elections to be held later this year.

Afzal's death a lesson for terrorists: Raman Singh

February 9, 2013 at 10:51 PM

Raipur, Feb 9 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh welcomed the execution of parliament attack plotter Afzal Guru Saturday and said "it would serve as a lesson to terrorists".

Third front emerges in Chhattisgarh

January 28, 2013 at 9:52 PM

Raipur, Jan 28 (IANS) Nine of the smaller parties in the state, including Communist Party of India and Communist Party of India Marxist (CPI-M) Monday formed a third front here and announced that they would work in unison to vote out the saffron regime in Chhattisgarh.

Maoists attack Chhattisgarh police station, beaten off

January 21, 2013 at 8:16 PM

Raipur, Jan 21 (IANS) Maoist militants attacked a police station located alongside a key national highway in Chhattisgarh's restive Bastar district early Monday but the alert cops repulsed them, police said.

Police personnel injured in encounter with Maoists rushed to Raipur for better treatment

January 20, 2013 at 9:45 AM

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Jan.20 (ANI): After sustaining severe injuries during a gunfight with Maoists, two police personnel have rushed for better medical care to Chhattisgarh capital Raipur.

IAF chopper attacked by Maoists in Chhattisgarh, crew safe

January 18, 2013 at 9:53 PM

Raipur, Jan 18 (IANS) An Indian Air Force helicopter had to make an emergency landing at a forested location in Chhattisgarh Friday evening after Maoist rebels opened fire on it, police said. The crew, one of whom was injured, safely reached a nearby paramilitary camp.

Air taxis in Chhattisgarh soon

December 28, 2012 at 3:25 PM

Raipur, Dec 28 (IANS) Air taxi service will soon be available in seven cities of Chhattisgarh, the government said Friday.

CRPF trooper kills four colleagues in Chhattisgarh

December 25, 2012 at 10:29 AM

Raipur, Dec 25 (IANS) A CRPF trooper shot dead four fellow personnel and injured another at a camp in Chhattisgarh's Maoist-infested Dantewada district, police said Tuesday.

CRPF trooper kills four colleagues in Chhattisgarh

December 25, 2012 at 9:41 AM

Raipur, Dec 25 (IANS) A CRPF trooper shot dead four of his fellow troopers and injured another at a camp in Chhattisgarh's Maoist-infested Dantewada district, police said Tuesday.

Chhattisgarh passes Food Security Bill

December 21, 2012 at 10:29 PM

Raipur, Dec 21 (IANS) Walking one step ahead of the central government, the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled Chhattisgarh emerged the leader in ensuring availability of food as a right to its citizens as the state assembly on Friday passed its food security bill unopposed.

Errant Chhattisgarh doctors to face action for negligence

December 17, 2012 at 10:14 PM

Raipur, Dec 17 (IANS) A day after 15 people were hospitalised here after botched up eye surgeries at a camp, Chhattisgarh Health Minister Amar Agrawal Monday met the victims and assured strong action against the erring doctors.

Chhattisgarh cabinet approves Food Security Bill

December 17, 2012 at 9:58 PM

Raipur, Dec 17 (IANS) The Chhattisgarh cabinet Monday approved the state's proposed Food Security Bill and will soon send it to the governor for his approval, an official said.

Chhattisgarh to pay for treatment of botched eye camp victims

December 17, 2012 at 12:06 AM

Raipur, Dec 16 (IANS) The Chhattisgarh government admitted Sunday that 15 people had developed eye infections after they were operated upon at a community health centre recently, and assured their treatment at state expense.

Chhattisgarh paid Kareena Rs.1.40 crore for dance show

December 13, 2012 at 9:48 PM

Raipur, Dec 13 (IANS) The Chhattisgarh government admitted Thursday that it paid a whopping sum of Rs.1.40 crore to Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor for her performance last month at the state's anniversary function.

Malaria toll in Chhattisgarh doubles to 84 in 2012

December 13, 2012 at 8:52 PM

Raipur, Dec 13 (IANS) The number of deaths caused by malaria in Chhattisgarh in 2012 were 84 - double the number of fatalities last year, state Health Minister Amar Agrawal told the assembly Thursday.

Five firms cleared for iron ore prospecting in Chhattisgarh

December 11, 2012 at 8:08 PM

Raipur, Dec 11 (IANS) As many as five companies have been granted prospecting licences (PL) for iron ore in Chhattisgarh during 2011-12 and 2012-13 fiscal years, the state assembly was told Tuesday.

SAI to open four new training centres

December 11, 2012 at 6:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has proposed to open new athletes training centres in Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh), Jaipur (Rajasthan), Meham (Haryana) and New Raipur (Chhattisgarh).

Chhattisgarh assembly winter session to be stormy

December 10, 2012 at 9:04 PM

Raipur, Dec 10 (IANS) The Chhattisgarh assembly's winter session, starting Tuesday, will be stormy with the opposition Congress deciding to raise issues of corruption and scandals allegedly engineered by the Raman Singh-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government.

ADB approves Rs.2,354 crore for Chhattisgarh roads

December 7, 2012 at 10:36 PM

Raipur, Dec 7 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved financial assistance of Rs.2,354.40 crore for 19 key roads in the mineral-rich Chhattisgarh, an official statement said Friday.

International Sufi artists to perform at Kolkata music fest

December 7, 2012 at 3:24 PM

Kolkata, Dec 7 (IANS) Soulful Sufi and mystic music from Egypt, Bulgaria, Turkey, the Netherlands, Pakistan and India is set to enthrall music lovers at the Kolkata leg of the 12th All India Sufi and Mystic Music Festival at the Tollygunge Club here Dec 8.

Ramniwas to be new Chhattisgarh Police chief

November 26, 2012 at 9:27 PM

Raipur, Nov 26 (IANS) Ramniwas, a 1982 batch Indian Police Service officer, has been appointed he new director general of police (DGP) of Chhattisgarh which is fighting Maoist militancy, an official statement said Monday.

Strike hits production at NMDC mines

November 22, 2012 at 11:54 PM

Raipur, Nov 22 (IANS) Iron?ore production in Chhattisgarh's Bailadila hill mines of the NMDC Ltd., India's largest iron ore exporter and producer in public sector, was suspended Thursday as workers stayed away from duty, trade unions and officials said.

Chhattisgarh CM says Kasab's hanging is a warning to terrorists

November 22, 2012 at 4:10 PM

Raipur, Nov.22 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh on Thursday said that the hanging of Ajmal Kasab should serve as a warning to terrorists.

Chhattisgarh praised on Scheduled Castes' welfare

November 20, 2012 at 10:26 PM

Raipur, Nov 20 (IANS) National Commission for Scheduled Castes Chairman P.L. Punia, Tuesday praised the BJP government in Chhattisgarh saying its schemes for the socially marginalised sections of society could be models for others states.

Chhattisgarh offers free religious trips for aged

November 17, 2012 at 10:02 PM

Raipur, Nov 17 (IANS) The Chhattisgarh government has signed an agreement with the Indian Railways for free?of?cost pilgrimage schemes for the state's senior citizens, officials said Saturday.

'No to pneumonia' campaign launched in Chhattisgarh

November 12, 2012 at 5:31 PM

Raipur, Nov 12 (IANS) The Chhattisgarh chapter of the Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP) Monday launched a 'say no to pneumonia' campaign in all the 27 districts of the state to mark World Pneumonia Day, Nov 12.

President inaugurates a new integrated terminal of Raipur Airport

November 7, 2012 at 9:16 PM

Raipur, Nov. 7 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday inaugurated a new integrated terminal of Swami Vivekanand Airport at Raipur and dedicated it to the nation.

Maoists kill two CISF men in Chhattisgarh

November 4, 2012 at 2:31 PM

Raipur, Nov 4 (IANS) Two Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) constables were killed early Sunday in a firefight with Maoist guerrillas near an iron ore mine in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district, police said.

Maoists kill two CISF constables in Chhattisgarh

November 4, 2012 at 1:27 PM

Raipur, Nov 4 (IANS) Two Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) constables were killed early Sunday in a gun battle with Maoist guerrillas near an iron ore mine in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district, police said.

Chhattisgarh signs over 260 MoUs at investors meet

November 3, 2012 at 7:03 PM

Raipur, Nov 3 (IANS) More than 260 Memoranda of Understanding were signed at the Chhattisgarh investors' meet that concluded here Saturday, with the likelihood of over six lakh jobs being created, Chief Minister Raman Singh said Saturday.

Environment clearance just a click away in Chhattisgarh now

October 30, 2012 at 12:44 PM

Raipur, Oct 30 (IANS) Ahead of the first ever Global Investors Meet (GIM) in Chhattisgarh from Nov 2, the state government Tuesday launched an online system for businessmen and industrialists to apply for and obtain environment clearances without repeated trips to government offices.

Maoists to boycott Chhattisgarh anniversary Nov 1

October 28, 2012 at 9:19 PM

Raipur, Oct 28 (IANS) Security has been beefed up in Chhattisgarh's restive Bastar region Sunday after the outlawed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) announced it will observe black day Nov 1, the day the state was formed 12 years ago, police said.

Third front a waste of time in Chhattisgarh: CPI-M

October 27, 2012 at 10:07 PM

Raipur, Oct 27 (IANS) The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Saturday rejected a call by smaller parties to form a third front in Chhattisgarh.

Two JSPL officials surrender in court

October 20, 2012 at 11:18 AM

Raipur, Oct 20 (IANS) Two officials of Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL) have surrendered in a court for their involvement in attacking RTI activist Ramesh Agrawal in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district, police said Saturday.

IAC to dig up graft cases on Chhattisgarh politicians

October 17, 2012 at 1:31 PM

Raipur, Oct 17 (IANS) India Against Corruption (IAC) has asked its cadre in Chhattisgarh to compile records of alleged cases of corruption against key leaders of the state's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party as well as the opposition Congress, a senior member of the outfit said Wednesday.

Dantewada to get Rs.50 crore for development

October 15, 2012 at 2:52 PM

Raipur, Oct 15 (IANS) Chhattisgarh will invest Rs.50 crore in Maoist-hit Dantewada district to improve infrastructure of the region, an official said Monday.

Chhattisgarh woman official sacked after 16 years of absence

October 13, 2012 at 4:24 PM

Raipur, Oct 13 (IANS) The Chhattisgarh government has finally dismissed from service a woman employee of the horticulture department for remaining absent from her duty for 16 years, longer than the state has been in existance, an official source said Saturday.

Ajay Devgn keen to set up solar power unit in Chhattisgarh

October 12, 2012 at 4:36 PM

Raipur, Oct 12 (IANS) Bollywood star Ajay Devgn wants to establish a solar power unit in Chhattisgarh and he has held discussions in this regard with Chief Minister Raman Singh.

Man-eater leopard brought to zoo

October 12, 2012 at 11:24 AM

Raipur, Oct 12 (IANS) A man-eater leopard caught in Mahasamund district was brought to Raipur's Nandanvan Zoo to save it from the wrath of villagers, zoo officials said Friday.

Chhattisgarh sounds alert as swine flu claims five lives

October 11, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Raipur, Oct 11 (IANS) The Chhattisgarh government Thursday sounded a high alert after swine flu claimed five lives in the state within less than a fortnight, a health department official here said.

Bastar finally linked with Raipur by rail

October 10, 2012 at 8:36 PM

Raipur, Oct 10 (IANS) Bastar was finally linked to Chhattisgarh capital Raipur Wednesday when Chief Minister Raman Singh and union Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Processing Charandas Mahant jointly flagged off the Jagdalpur-Durg tri-weekly express train at Jagdalpur.

Chhattisgarh holds roadshow in Bangalore to attract investors

October 4, 2012 at 8:14 PM

Raipur, Oct 4 (IANS) The Chhattisgarh government Thursday held a roadshow in Bangalore to attract prospective investors for the 'Global Investors Meet-2012' to be held early next month in Naya Raipur, the upcoming capital of the mineral-rich state.

Maoist camp with huge cache of explosives busted

October 3, 2012 at 11:58 PM

Raipur, Oct 3 (IANS) Kondagaon district police Wednesday destroyed a Maoist camp in the forest near Sejan village and recovered a truckload of explosives and other destructive materials from the site, police officials said.

Raipur schoolteacher wins Mrs.India World Wide title (With Image)

September 30, 2012 at 4:50 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Rebecca Logein Benn, a sports teacher from Raipur, Chhattisgarh, has won the title of Mrs.India World Wide 2012. A mother of two, she says this is her "first step towards glamour" and that she will now pursue "acting and modelling".

Chhattisgarh cops injured in attack on camp

September 29, 2012 at 7:14 PM

Raipur, Sep 29 (IANS) Maoists opened fire Saturday at a police base camp in an interior area in Chhattisgarh's violence-hit Sukma district injuring two policemen, officials said.

Six Maoist ultras arrested in Chhattisgarh

September 28, 2012 at 3:34 PM

Raipur, Sep 28 (IANS) Six Maoist militants were apprehended Friday in a forested pocket of Chhattisgarh's restive Bastar region, police said.

Troopers to vacate Chhattisgarh schools

September 24, 2012 at 6:03 PM

Raipur, Sep 24 (IANS) Paramilitary troopers and police housed in at least 36 schools and hostels would be shifted out to solve the problems being faced by students in the insurgency-hit Bastar division of Chhattisgarh, an official said Monday.

Shutdown paralyses Chhattisgarh

September 20, 2012 at 12:35 PM

Raipur, Sep 20 (IANS) Normal life was badly disrupted in Chhattisgarh Thursday in response to a protest called against raised diesel prices and FDI in multi-brand retail trade,

Jogi seeks probe into illegal diamond mining

September 19, 2012 at 12:13 PM

Raipur, Sep 19 (IANS) Senior Congress leader and former chief minister Ajit Jogi Wednesday sought a high-level probe into an alleged illegal diamond mining scam in a forested area of Gariaband district in the state.

Former IAS officer gets 7 years' jail for rape

September 17, 2012 at 7:42 PM

Raipur, Sep 17 (IANS) A local court in Chhattisgarh's Jashpur district Monday convicted a retired IAS officer on a decade-old rape charge and sentenced him to seven years' rigorous imprisonment.

BJP leaders in Nagpur pay respects to ex-RRS chief Sudarshan

September 16, 2012 at 9:34 PM

Nagpur, Sept 16 (ANI): Senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) paid glowing tributes to former RSS chief K.S.Sudarshan here on Sunday.

'Sudarshan was committed towards nation', says Gadkari

September 16, 2012 at 9:34 PM

Nagpur, Sep 16 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Gadkari, who paid his last respects to K.S. Sudarshan here on Sunday, lauded the former Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) chief's for his commitment to the country's betterment.

Ex-RSS chief Sudarshan dead, cremation Sunday (Third Lead) (With Image)

September 15, 2012 at 8:04 PM

Nagpur/Raipur, Sep 15 (IANS) Kuppali Sitaramaiyya Sudarshan, who headed the RSS for much of the period Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the prime minister, died early Saturday in Raipur after suffering a cardiac arrest, RSS officials said.

Former RSS Chief K Sudarshan passes away

September 15, 2012 at 12:33 PM

Former Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief K Sudarshan Saturday morning died of a heart attack in Raipur in Chhattisgarh, an official said here. He was 81.......................

Ex-RSS chief Sudarshan is dead, cremation Sunday

September 15, 2012 at 3:08 PM

Nagpur, Sep 15 (IANS) K.S. Sudarshan, who headed the RSS for much of the period Atal Behari Vajpayee was the prime minister, died early Saturday in Raipur after suffering a cardiac arrest, RSS officials said.

Gadkari condoles former RSS chief Sudarshan's demise

September 15, 2012 at 12:52 PM

Nagpur, Sep 15 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nitin Gadkari on Saturday condoled the demise of former Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) chief KS Sudarshan.

Former RSS chief KS Sudarshan passes away

September 15, 2012 at 10:36 AM

Raipur, Sep 15 (ANI): Former Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) chief KS Sudarshan passed away here today following a cardiac arrest. He was 81.

K. Sudarshan dead

September 15, 2012 at 9:16 AM

Nagpur, Sep 15 (IANS) K. Sudarshan, former chief of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), died of a heart attack in Raipur in Chhattisgarh early Saturday, an official said here. He was 81.

Former RSS chief K. Sudarshan dead

September 15, 2012 at 8:44 AM

Nagpur, Sep 15 (IANS) Former head of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh K. Sudarshan died of heart attack in Raipur in Chhattisgarh early Saturday, an official said here. He was 81.

CBI raids offices of three firms in Chhattisgarh

September 4, 2012 at 1:05 PM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) The CBI, probing alleged irregularities in coal block allocations, Tuesday conducted raids at offices of three companies in Chhattisgarh, officials said.

Maoist base destroyed in Chhattisgarh

August 28, 2012 at 8:50 PM

Raipur, Aug 28 (IANS) In an overnight operation, joint team of district police and CRPF destroyed a Maoist hideout located in the dense forest after a gunfight in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district and recovered arms and ammunition, officials said Tuesday.

KBC hot seat coming to your town!

August 22, 2012 at 6:48 PM

Mumbai, Aug 22 (IANS) The celebrated 'hot seat' of popular game show "Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC)" is set to travel across towns like Raipur, Patna and Nagpur, giving the common man a closer experience of the show on their local streets!

Chhattisgarh to simplify caste certification process

August 22, 2012 at 6:00 PM

Raipur, Aug 22 (IANS) The Chhattisgarh government has decided to set up a high-powered committee to suggest ways to simplify the caste certification procedure, administration sources said Wednesday.

Maoists push farmers to grow marijuana

August 17, 2012 at 3:16 PM

Raipur, Aug 17 (IANS) Chhattisgarh's restive Bastar region is fast turning into a hotspot for growing marijuana with Maoist guerrillas making farmers switch to the cash crop, say police officials.

Chhattisgarh CM vows to crush Maoists

August 15, 2012 at 12:12 PM

Raipur, Aug 15 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh Wednesday sought people's support to crush Maoist guerrillas.

Maoists blow up CRPF vehicle, kill trooper in Chhattisgarh

August 6, 2012 at 9:21 PM

Raipur, Aug 6 (IANS) Maoist guerrillas blew up an anti-landmine vehicle in a forested stretch in Chhattisgarh's restive Bastar region, killing a trooper of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on the spot and injuring five others, police officials said.

Chhattisgarh doctors questioned on womb removals

July 23, 2012 at 10:19 PM

Raipur, July 23 (IANS) Health officials in Chhattisgarh Monday finished the two-day questioning of nine doctors accused of removing wombs of young women to make money under the National Health Insurance Scheme, government sources said.

AIIMS paper leak case: Another doctor arrested

July 17, 2012 at 8:08 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) After six months of investigation, one more doctor was arrested in connection with the leak of papers of AIIMS post-graduate medical entrance test organised Jan 8, police said Tuesday.

Presidential polls: Fear of poaching haunts Chhattisgarh parties

July 10, 2012 at 4:32 PM

Raipur, July 10 (IANS) Fear of cross-voting in the presidential poll is haunting both Chhattisgarh's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and opposition Congress even as both sides Tuesday sought to complete preparations for the visit of their respective candidates to the state.

Chhattisgarh RTI activist shot at, in stable condition

July 7, 2012 at 9:44 PM

Raipur, July 7 (IANS) A leading Chhattisgarh rights activist was injured when two unidentified gunmen shot him twice in the state's industrial town Raigarh. He is said to be out of danger now.

Congress questions Maoist killings in Chhattisgarh

June 30, 2012 at 3:08 PM

Raipur, June 30 (IANS) The opposition Congress in Chhattisgarh Saturday formed a panel to probe Friday's killing of 19 Maoist insurgents by security forces saying the presence of women and children among the dead and the "shabby way" the state government handled the issue gave rise to the suspicion they were killed in staged shootouts.

Maoist encounter in Dantewada was a prelude to more violence

June 29, 2012 at 9:24 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (ANI): The overnight encounter in Dantewada in Chattisgarh prevented a planned attack by Maoists who were mobilising forces in the area.

17 Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh

June 29, 2012 at 2:20 PM

Raipur, June 29 (IANS) Security forces killed at least 17 Maoists and injured several others after being attacked by the rebels at three places in Chhattisgarh Friday, police said.

16 Naxals killed, two injured in Chhattisgarh encounter

June 29, 2012 at 11:32 AM

Raipur, June 29 (ANI): Sixteen Naxals were killed in a fierce encounter with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in the jungles of Dantewada in Chhattisgarh.

Maoists kill cop, civilian in Chhattisgarh

June 24, 2012 at 10:03 PM

Raipur, June 24 (IANS) In stepped up violence, Maoists killed a civilian in violence-hit Sukma district in Chhattisgarh while they hacked to death a police constable in Rajnandgaon district Sunday, police said.

Chhattisgarh assembly's monsoon session from July 12

June 19, 2012 at 4:39 PM

Raipur, June 19 (IANS) The monsoon session of the Chhattisgarh state assembly will begin from July 12 and will have just six sittings, assembly officials said Tuesday.