Category: Chhattisgarh
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Chhattisgarh cabinet forms committee to prepare UCC draft
The Opposition Congress has criticised the move, claiming that it would harm the tribals who constitute a major portion of the State’s population.
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Chhattisgarh High Court says signs, gestures are oral evidence, upholds conviction of man for raping disabled woman
Court observes that the trial court had adopted demonstrative methods, including the use of a plastic doll, to remove any possibility of misunderstanding in the survivor’s testimony
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Death behind bars in Chhattisgarh
The custodial death of a tribal leader lodged in a jail in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district has sparked a debate over prisoner safety across the State. A report on what transpired in the Assembly and the family’s claims
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Surrendered Maoists attend Chhattisgarh Assembly proceedings
The group, which included 54 women, spent several hours in the Assembly building where they watched the proceedings and met Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma and other senior Ministers who hailed the Maoists for their decision to return to the mainstream.
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Two Maoists, including senior leader, express willingness to surrender: Police
Both Mallesh and Podiam are part of the North Bastar division of the Maoists.
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Chhattisgarh GSDP to grow by 8.11% in 2025-26: Economic Survey
As per advance estimates, Chhattisgarh’s GSDP at constant price (base year 2011-12) is expected to grow at 8.11% and reach ₹3,58,293 crore in 2025-26 as against ₹3,31,402 crore in FY25, the report mentions.
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Congress protests in Chhattisgarh against ‘misuse of investigating agencies’
Congress party staged protests outside the BJP office following the court’s dismissal of the ED’s charge sheet in the National Herald case.
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Woman constable injured in IED explosion in Sukma
The incident occurred during an area domination operation, when Constable Muchaki Durga of the District Force accidentally triggered a pressure IED, injuring her left foot
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Maoists kill teacher in Sukma; civilian toll in Bastar region at around 30 so far in 2025
A motive was not immediately clear, but Maoists often target civilians and villagers whom they suspect of acting as informers for police.
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Durg Nuns arrest: Tribal ‘victims’ approach women’s commision, seek action against Bajrang Dal members
The complaint alleged that they were involved in forcibly converting three young tribal women from Narayanpur and trafficking them, an allegation that the tribal women have denied all along