Chattisgarh Opposes Centre's Plan To Procure Elephant Reserve Land
Chhattisgarh government has opposed the Centre's proposal to procure 712 hectares of land in Madanpur South's Hasdeo forest region for coal mining. The opposition primarily emerged since the Centre's bid has been made under the Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development) Act. Due to this, the state government's Lemru Elephant Corridor project is under threat. Reportedly, the Chhatisgarh government intends to correspond with the Union… read-more
Tags: Coal Ministry, Chattisgarh
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Chhattisgarh Minister Dances At Orchestra Event Defying COVID Protocols
Chhattisgarh Congress is faced with an awkward situation after a video went viral, which featured the state minister Gulab Kamro dancing with two women dancer while flouting the COVID-19 guidelines. In the viral video, neither the minister nor the dancers were wearing masks while dancing. The video came amid the state CM Bhupesh Singh Baghel's request to PM Narendra Modi to provide priority to Chhattisgarh during vaccination process.
Tags: Chattisgarh, Indian Politics, National Politics, Bhupesh Singh Baghel
Courtesy: Times Now
Shahrukh Khan Continues To Help COVID Warriors; Distributes 2,000 PPE Kits
Shahrukh Khan's NGO, Meer Foundation distributed 2000 PPE kits to the frontline workers in Chattisgarh to help protect themselves from the Coronavirus. State Cabinet Minister TS Singh through his twitter handle expressed gratitude towards his contribution. The actor has received appreciation by Chattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel for his humanitarian gesture. Earlier, he had also supported states like West Bengal, Maharashtra, and Delhi… read-more
Tags: srk, Coronavirus, PPE Kits, Chattisgarh
Courtesy: News 18
Chhattisgarh: Scuffle Erupts Between Congress Workers and Bhim Army Activists in Hathras Protests
A scuffle erupted between Congress workers and Bhim Army activists, during a protest against Hathras rape case, on October 5, in Janjgir-Champa, Chhattisgarh. Station House Officer, Kotwali Police Station said the clash took place when the Bhim Army members started sloganeering against Congress, at the spot where Congress was protesting. However, the police later dispersed the crowd. Sub District Magistrate, Janjgir said they have received a… read-more
Tags: Chattisgarh, Bhim Army chief, Congress, Hathras
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Chattisgarh: CAF Soldier Kidnapped by the Naxals; Dead Body Found After Seven Days
Chattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) soldier's body was found tossed on the Gangalur-Bijapur Road, on September 18. Reportedly, the soldier was kidnapped seven days back and killed by Naxals. The victim was identified as Malluram Suryavanshi who was posted in the CAF's Pioneer Platoon. "The Gangalur Area Committee took responsibility for the murder" said the Superintendent of Police, Bijapur, Kamlochan Kashyap.
Tags: Naxal, Jawan, Armed Forces, Murdered, Chattisgarh
Courtesy: ANI News
Chhattisgarh: Nine Naxals Booked Under Special Public Security Act
Nine Naxals were arrested by security forces on September 13 in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh. Reportedly, the security forces had received information that led to the arrest. An official informed, they all were active as members of the janmilitia groups and Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisaan Majdoor Sangthan. The official added that the accused were caught after a chase following their attempt to escape, and were booked under the Chhattisgarh Special… read-more
Tags: Naxal, Chattisgarh, Police, Maoists
Courtesy: The Hindu