Sundarraj P, who has spent 11 years in the Maoist-affected region, on the government’s push to end Left Wing Extremism and challenges ahead of polls
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Hand over 17 cases linked to Maoists to NIA: Centre to Chhattisgarh
A source said that the NIA last year took action against the Popular Front of India (PFI) for its alleged involvement in terror activities.
12 workers killed as bus falls into soil mine pit in Durg; PM Modi offers condolences
The company has offered compensation to the victims, the collector said, adding, they will also get similar help from the administration.
Naxalite involved in 4 murders killed in encounter in Dantewada
The Naxalite was killed in an encounter at Mangnar forest around 35 km from Dantewada.
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai meets PM Modi, says govt working to fulfil pre-poll promises
CM Vishnu Deo Sai discussed the allocation of portfolios to the newly-appointed ministers in Chhattisgarh and apprised PM Narendra Modi of the steps being taken to implement the promises he made in the Assembly polls.
Three-time Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh unanimously elected as Assembly speaker
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai congratulated Raman Singh and it will be a “pleasure to work with him”.
For BJP govt in Chhattisgarh, Naxal attacks spell out clear and present danger
Last year, incidents of Left Wing Extremism had killed 10 security personnel, with 32 Maoists also getting killed. This year, however, 25 security personnel, 31 civilians and 20 Maoists have been killed so far.
Farmer ends life over debt burden in Chhattisgarh; BJP-Cong spar over loan waiver
No suicide note was found at the spot and a probe is underway after registering an accidental death report, he added.
PM Modi flags off Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra in 5 states
Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra was launched in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram — the five states where assembly elections were held recently.
CM Sai-led Cabinet’s first decision: 18 lakh poor to get PM Awas
“The outgoing (Baghel) government has emptied the coffers and economically weakened the state,” Sai said and when asked how then will his government implement the promises made by the BJP in the manifesto, he added, “We have a double-engine sarkar and it will move fast.”