3 Arrested For Possession Of Leopard Skin In Rajnandgaon: Chhattisgarh
In Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh police on February 23, arrested three persons for possession of leopard skin. Santosh Kumar, Superintendent of Police informed, police seized leopard skin from the accused cars in Rajnandgaon district. "During a search, the police seized a leopard skin kept inside a luggage truck in a vehicle," Kumar said. Meanwhile, a case has been registered and further investigation, in this case, is … read-more
Tags: Leopard, arrested, Chhattisgarh, Rajnandgaon, SP Santosh Singh
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Chhattisgarh's Tuma Crafts Artisans Put Art To Gourd Use
Chhattisgarh's Tuma crafts market has slowed down due to Pandemic and many artisans are putting art to gourd use. Artisans like Meeta Raheja, Sunil Vishwakarma, and Jugri Kashyap are making dangling lanterns, toys, and learning crafts from the organization. "We are now focusing on creating online platforms to promote and sell tuma crafts,” says Vishwakarma. However, in the last few years, tuma craft demand has highly increased in the nation… read-more
Tags: Chhattisgarh, Art and Culture, Tuma Crafts, Artisans, tribal
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Security Forces Kill Naxal In Encounter At Sukma Chhattisgarh
Security forces killed a Naxal in an encounter in Sukma Chhattisgarh on January 30, Sources said. They said that encounter started at 6.45 am, in Thimmapuram village, when a joint team of forces was out on patrolling. A police officer said that armed ultras opened fire on the forces, leading the encounter, following which the body of a male Naxal, clad in 'uniform' & arms were recovered from the spot.
Tags: National, Indian Security Agency, Chhattisgarh, Naxal, KILLED
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22-Year-Old Woman Dies After Being Hit By An Elephant: Chhattisgarh
A 22-year-old woman was trampled to death on January 15, after being hit by an elephant in the Surajpur area of Chhattisgarh. BS Bhagat, the Divisional Forest Officer identified the woman as Paan Kunwar, who was grazing her goats and collecting woods in the forest. However, an aid of Rs 25,000 was immediately provided to the kin and remaining compensation Rs 5.75 lakh will be given later.
… read-moreTags: National, accident, Elephant, Woman, Chhattisgarh
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SSB Personnel Injured In Naxal-provoked IED Blast At Chhattisgarh
A personnel belonging to 33 Battalion of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) was injured in a Naxal-provoked IED blast in Chattisgarh on January 14, said a police superintendent. He said that firing continued for 10 minutes after the blast at 12:55 pm near Padkalbeda village. The injured jawan was evacuated to hospital for treatment. As per police, the battalion was out for railway line protection duty.
Tags: Attack, naxal attack, Chhattisgarh, security personnel, injury
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'Bachpan Ka Pyaar' Singer Seriously Injured In Road Accident; Badshaah Comments
Rapper Badshah requested his fans to pray for Sahdev Dirdo who seriously got injured in an accident in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district. He further stated that he's in touch with Dirdo's family. As per sources, Dirdo received injuries to his head because the bike he was riding pillion on, skidded, while the rapper wasn't wearing a helmet. Notably, Dirdo became famous after signing 'Bachpan ka Pyaar'.
Tags: Bachpan Ka Pyaar, accident, Chhattisgarh, sukma, Rapper Badshah
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6 Maoists Killed In Joint Operation By Telangana, Chhattisgarh Police
Acting on a tip-off, Telangana and Chhattisgarh police killed six Maoists in an encounter at the South Bastar area under Sukma District, on December 27. The area falls on the Telangana-Chhattisgarh border area. It was a joint operation of both state police and took place between 6:30 am and 7:00 am, according to the Bhadradri Kothaguen district police. Reportedly, six bodies and weapons have been recovered.
Tags: Telangana, Chhattisgarh, sukma district, Maoists, Encounter
Courtesy: United News of India
Chhattisgarh CM Chairs Cabinet Meeting: Here's Key Decisions Taken
Chhatisgarh CM Bhupendra Baghel, on December 8, chaired a Cabinet meeting and took key decisions. The Cabinet approved additional ration under the Chhatisgarh Food & Nutrition Security Act at a cost of Rs 223.58 crore. It also approved land allotment for industrial establishment to ST, SCs & Tribals under Chhattisgarh Industrial Policy (2019-2024). It also allowed amendments in teacher's recruitment, hike in bus fares and Industrial… read-more
Tags: Chhattisgarh CM, Chhattisgarh, Cabinet Meeting, Bhupendra Baghel, Ministers
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Conjoined Twins Die Under Unknown Circumstances: Chattisgarh
Shivram and Shivnath, famous Chhattisgarh conjoined twins with two heads, four hands, and two legs, died under unexplained circumstances. An old video also surfaced in which the two brothers expressed their dissatisfaction with their father for failing to give them money earned in their names. The death was reportedly caused by common cough and cold. The twins alleged that the police did not do "enough" to assist them in the situation.
Tags: twins, conjoined, Chhattisgarh, Common Cold, Viral
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Eleven Maoists Surrendered From Sukma District
About 11 Maoists from the Sukma district surrendered to the police troops, on September 29, after 24 Maoists surrendered from the same district on September 27. As per government reports, the 11 Maoists were working as lower-level cadres and had warrants out for their arrest. As part of the government's surrender and rehabilitation program, police stated the Maoists will be given immediate aid and will be offered amenities.
Tags: Chhattisgarh, Maoists, sukma district, Surrender
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