New beginning in Bastar: Children once taught in Maoist schools now step into government classrooms. Teachers assess their age & learning levelsChildren from former Maoist schools in Chhattisgarh are now attending government institutions. The state is rebuilding schools and integrat...
29 Mar, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
Maoism never benefitted society, caused destruction, says Amit Shah; assures end of Naxalism by March 31Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared Maoism destructive and vowed to end Naxalism by March 31. He urged Naxals to surrender for rehabilit...
09 Feb, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
51 Naxalites with Rs 1.61 crore reward surrender in Chhattisgarh's Bastar divisionWith the March 31, 2026, deadline to eliminate Naxalism closing in, the number of surrenders across Chhattisgarh so far this year now stand...
07 Feb, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
37 Naxalites surrender in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada; 27 of them carried Rs 65 lakh bountyThirty-seven Naxalites surrendered in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh. Twenty-seven carried a reward of Rs 65 lakh. Twelve women were among the sur...
30 Nov, 2025, 04.08 PM IST
28 Naxalites surrender in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur; 22 of them carry Rs 89 lakh collective bountyTwenty-eight Naxalites, including 19 women and several with significant bounties, surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district. Impres...
25 Nov, 2025, 07.30 PM IST
Chhattisgarh government to invest Rs 49,000 crore in Bodhghat project to boost Bastar's developmentChhattisgarh government, under Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, is set to revive the Bodhghat irrigation project in Bastar. This Rs 49,000 cr...
18 Jun, 2025, 03.32 PM IST
Building dreams: Sachin Tendulkar Foundation to develop 50 playgrounds in Chhattisgarh's Naxal-hit DantewadaDantewada, once known for Naxalite activity, is transforming into a sports hub through the 'Maidan Cup' initiative. Supported by the Sachin...
15 Jun, 2025, 04.03 PM IST
Bastar will be crown jewel of Chhattisgarh once Naxalism is eliminated: CM Vishnu Deo SaiChhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai envisions Naxal-affected Bastar transforming into a developed tourism hub within a decade, antic...
04 May, 2025, 05.44 PM IST
Lay down arms, be part of Bastar's development journey: Amit Shah to NaxalsUnion Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized that Naxals cannot hinder the development of tribals in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region. He urged reb...
05 Apr, 2025, 03.39 PM IST
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai meets Amit Shah, briefs on anti-Naxals operationsChhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai updated Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the state's efforts against Naxalism, noting significan...
17 Mar, 2025, 10.14 PM IST
Special focus on development of Naxal-hit Bastar in Chhattisgarh budgetChhattisgarh's 2025-26 budget emphasizes the development of Naxal-affected Bastar by enhancing infrastructure, security, and tourism. The g...
03 Mar, 2025, 02.38 PM IST
Give up arms or face strong action: Amit Shah to NaxalsUnion Home Minister Amit Shah urged Naxals in Chhattisgarh to surrender and embrace mainstream life, promising rehabilitation support. He w...
15 Dec, 2024, 06.10 PM IST
Bastar, Kondagaon Naxal-free; ops on in other areas: Chhattisgarh CM to Amit ShahChhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai informed Union Home Minister Amit Shah that Bastar and Kondagaon districts are now Naxal-free. Jo...
05 Dec, 2024, 12.38 PM IST
Chhattisgarh's 'Bastar Olympics' to unite Naxalite victims & surrendered maoists in unique village gamesThe Chhattisgarh government is organizing the 'Bastar Olympics' starting November 1, aiming to unite victims of Naxalite violence and surre...
16 Sep, 2024, 01.25 PM IST
Naxal hotbed to football hub, Bastar's remarkable transformation journeyBastar in Chhattisgarh, once known for Naxal violence, is now emerging as a sports hub under Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai's leadership. Ho...
23 Aug, 2024, 12.06 PM IST
“We are for talks but… goli ka jawab goli se”: Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai on Bastar's red extremism" In the last eight months, our forces have killed 146 Maoists, arrested 648 and seen 594 cadres surrender across the state (mainly in Bast...
17 Aug, 2024, 11.00 PM IST
Not averse to funding, but would not run Bastar hospital, says steel ministryThe steel plant project, under National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), was conceived in 2000. As the steel ministry initiated the ...
02 Jan, 2023, 11.39 PM IST