Articles by Ritesh Mishra
‘Political retribution’: Baghel after his name appears in Mahadev App case FIR
Chhattisgarh Police has filed a case naming former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel as an accused in the Mahadev Online Book app scam, estimated to be worth ₹6,000 crore
Updated on Mar 17, 2024 08:54 PM IST
Chhattisgarh EOW, ACB register fresh case in alleged Mahadev betting app scam
Officials familiar with the matter said that the Economic Offence Wing of the Chhattisgarh Police has registered case based on an investigation report submitted by the Enforcement Directorate
Published on Mar 12, 2024 02:34 PM IST
Bhupesh Baghel among 6 Chhattisgarh leaders in Congress’s first list for LS polls
This is the third time Bhupesh Baghel will contest parliamentary elections after he contested from Durg in 2004 and Raipur in 2009, losing on both occasions.
Published on Mar 08, 2024 09:56 PM IST
At notorious Maoist Hidma’s village, CRPF camp establishes mental edge
After four decades of silence, Puvarti in Sukma, Chhattisgarh, saw the arrival of 3000 security personnel on February 16, breaking the Maoist stronghold.
Updated on Mar 04, 2024 04:46 AM IST
Chhattisgarh police constable, Maoist killed in gunfight in Kanker
The gunfight took place in a forest near Hidur village under Chhotebethiya police station when a joint team of security personnel was out on an anti-Naxal operation
Published on Mar 03, 2024 02:02 PM IST
Chhattisgarh: Security forces gun down four Naxals during encounter in Bijapur
The encounter began around 11 am in a forest under Jangla police station limits when teams of District Reserve Guard and the Central Reserve Police Force were out on an anti-Naxal operation
Published on Feb 27, 2024 01:17 PM IST
S Kareemuddin
Kanker Maoist encounter fake, say family members of 3 killed, police deny charge
Kanker SP Elesela denied the allegations and said that this is a standard thing that villagers claim after any encounter
Published on Feb 27, 2024 12:32 PM IST
Security forces gunned down 3 Maoists in Bastar’s Kanker: Chhattisgarh police
Police said that the encounter took place in the Bomara Hutarai village when the District Reserve Guard and the Border Security Force, who were out on an anti-Naxal operation, came under attack
Updated on Feb 25, 2024 07:35 PM IST
Chhattisgarh’s previous brush with anti-conversion bill
In 2006, the BJP government introduced a bill that sought to amend provisions in the state’s conversion law— the Congress-led Centre sought burden of proof
Published on Feb 19, 2024 09:46 PM IST
Self-styled godman, 4 others held for raping two minor girls in Chhattisgarh: Cops
According to the police, the accused self-styled god man raped the minor girls in the garb of performing a puja ritual which would bring wealth.
Published on Feb 16, 2024 06:46 PM IST
₹1.47 lakh cr budget presented in Chhattisgarh Assembly; no new taxes proposed
Rs.8,369 crore has been allocated in the budget for the construction of 18 lakhs (1.8 million) houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Rs.10,000 crore under Krishak Unnati Yojana for strengthening small and medium farmers and Rs.4,500 crore for Jal Jeevan Mission
Published on Feb 10, 2024 01:29 PM IST
India’s fourth Science City to be developed in Chhattisgarh’s Nava Raipur
Currently, Science City is developed by only three cities in the country, Kolkata developed by the central government, Gujarat, and Jalandhar developed by their respective state governments
Published on Feb 07, 2024 08:20 AM IST
NGT quashes environmental clearance of Tamnar coal mine project in Chhattisgarh
Adani Enterprises Limited is the developer and operator of the proposed coal mine project of the Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited in Tamnar
Published on Feb 05, 2024 05:54 PM IST
In Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada, cops find 130-metre long tunnel built by Maoists
Dantewada SP Gaurav Rai said the camouflaged tunnel was detected by a jawan of the district reserve guard that comprises local tribal youth
Updated on Jan 31, 2024 05:46 PM IST
3 jawans dead, 15 injured in Sukma attack by Maoists
This attack comes nearly three years after 22 CRPF jawans were killed in an ambush in the same village.
Updated on Jan 31, 2024 01:59 AM IST
Ritesh Mishra S Kareemuddin, Bastar
3 killed, 14 security personnel injured in Maoist encounter in Bastar
Police said that the exact number of injured personnel is yet to be ascertained and rescue operations were going on
Published on Jan 30, 2024 06:32 PM IST
Chhattisgarh ACB registers 2 cases in DMF, rice millers cases on ED complaint
ED shared information on DMF and rice (custom milling) cases with the Chhattisgarh government following which the EOW/ACB registered the FIRs
Published on Jan 29, 2024 10:43 PM IST
Chhattisgarh: ED files 2 FIRs in coal levy, liquor scam with ACB; over 100 named
Reacting to the FIR registered by the ACB, former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel said that the agency’s action is “politically motivated” and is an attempt to defame our leaders before the Lok Sabha elections
Published on Jan 26, 2024 05:55 PM IST
Chhattisgarh: Bulldozer action on house of cow shelter staffer murder accused
The action came five days after Sadhram Yadav, a gau sevak’, was allegedly lynched to death when he was on his way to him home from work
Published on Jan 25, 2024 05:56 PM IST
5 held in Chhattisgarh’s Kabirdham for murder of cow shelter staffer
The Kabirdham police said the four persons were arrested and the minor detained on Sunday based on the statement of residents and technical inputs, including mobile phone location
Published on Jan 22, 2024 02:18 PM IST
Chhattisgarh Congress to recite Hanuman Chalisa, Sundarkand on Jan 22
Congress’ Chhattisgarh state president Deepak Baij on Saturday said that the party members will commence their day on January 22 with prayers in a nearby temples
Updated on Jan 20, 2024 06:46 PM IST
3 Maoists, including 2 women, killed in encounter in Bastar: Chhattisgarh Police
Police said that they have recovered explosives and weapons from the encounter site and combing operation is still going on
Published on Jan 20, 2024 06:29 PM IST
AAP Chhattisgarh president, five others resign from party
Komal Hupendi’s exit may prove to be a major setback for the AAP as the party has been trying hard to find a foothold in central India
Updated on Jan 17, 2024 09:35 AM IST
Chhattisgarh Republic Day tableau focuses on Bastar’s Muria Darbar
‘Muria Darbar,’ a living legacy of tribal democracy, holds a vital role as the concluding ritual of the much-celebrated Bastar Dussehra
Updated on Jan 14, 2024 07:22 PM IST
Anti-Maoist operations in Chhattisgarh intensified since Nov 2023: Police data
According to the officials aware of the matter, the highest number of Maoists arrested in a month in 2023 was in December when 59 ultras were arrested by the security forces and prior to this, it was in July when 15 rebels were arrested
Published on Jan 12, 2024 04:48 PM IST
Chhattisgarh government asks CBI to probe irregularities in recruitment exam
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had previously sought a CBI probe alleging irregularities and nepotism in the selection and evaluation processes of the state recruitment body
Published on Jan 03, 2024 09:09 PM IST
Chhattisgarh : Six-month old girl killed in Bastar crossfire
Security forces have intensified anti-Maoist operations in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar-- where Maoists are active -- in the last two months
Updated on Jan 01, 2024 08:22 PM IST
HT interview: Implementing Modi ki Guarantee key priority, says Vishnu Sai
The government will also focus on ending Maoism and improving law and order in the state.
Updated on Dec 28, 2023 05:00 AM IST
Chhattigarh cabinet expansion: Vishnu Deo Sai inducts 9 ministers
After the induction of nine ministers into his cabinet, CM Sai said one more berth will be filled in the coming days. Chhattisgarh can have a maximum of 13 ministers, including the CM
Published on Dec 22, 2023 02:22 PM IST
Jagdalpur MLA Kiran Singh Deo appointed Chhattisgarh BJP president
Deo will replace BJP legislator Arun Sao, who assumed the charge of Chhattisgarh deputy chief minister after the party’s victory in the state assembly polls
Published on Dec 21, 2023 08:09 PM IST