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    Bastar News

    Armed Maoists eliminated, but ‘dimagi Naxals’ remain a threat: PM Modi

    Addressing security personnel during Diwali celebrations at a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp in Karanpur in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar district, Modi said identifying and defeating such elements was essential to securing the country. (PMO/PTI)
    India News
    Updated 3 days ago

    As Maoist shadow fades, Chhattisgarh opens Indravati tiger reserve to tourists

    The move, timed to coincide with Chhattisgarh’s statehood day, comes amid a significant improvement in the security situation in context of Left Wing Extremism (X/DistrictBijapur)
    India News
    Published 11 days ago

    Bastar Dussehra: Chhattisgarh's 75-day festival where Ravana's effigy is never burnt

    Bastar Dussehra in Chhattisgarh is celebrated for 75 days, with tribal rituals, wooden chariots and no Ravana effigy burning.
    Trending
    Published 23 days ago

    Destination Buzz: Bastar Dussehra is putting Chhattisgarh’s culture on the map

    Bastar Dussehra brings together traditional chariot rituals, tribal culture, music and festive celebrations in Chhattisgarh’s scenic Bastar region.
    Lifestyle
    Published 35 days ago

    Jhiram Valley massacre: NIA court convicts all 10 accused in 2013 Maoist attack

    A convoy of Congress leaders was attacked in May 2013 in which 29 people, including then state Congress chief Nand Kumar Patel, were killed. (Photo for representation)
    India News
    Updated 67 days ago

    Through forests and streams, Census set to reach Bastar’s former Red strongholds

    Census 2027 teams are reaching remote villages in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar division, including settlements missed during the 2011 Census
    India News
    Published 80 days ago

    HT Picks; New Reads

    This week’s pick of interesting reads includes a book of poems on Hyderabad, a volume on Bastar’s past, and a novel set on a disputed planet. (Amit Sharma)
    Books
    Published 96 days ago

    Sai presents Bastar development roadmap, during meeting with PM Modi

    Sai sought continued central assistance for the proposed industrial, energy, healthcare, irrigation and connectivity projects.
    Genesis
    Published 104 days ago

    Chhattisgarh targets ₹30,000 monthly income for Bastar families within 3 years

    Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at the 11th meeting of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on Thursday.
    Genesis
    Published 153 days ago

    Amit Shah outlines plan for Bastar’s development, eradication of Maoist violence

    Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses a press conference, in Jagdalpur, Bastar district, Chhattisgarh, Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
    India News
    Updated 176 days ago

    Bastar witnessed ‘real freedom’ only after end of Maoist violence: Amit Shah

    Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a meeting on development works in Bastar, at Jagdalpur, in Bastar district. (PTI photo)
    Cities
    Published 177 days ago

    Naxalism has been almost eradicated from Bastar: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

    Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Lok Sabha during the budget session of Parliament, in New Delhi
    India News
    Updated 227 days ago

    Red stronghold to retreat: Paparao’s surrender marks turning point in Bastar

    As one of the last senior commanders in Bastar, Paparao’s surrender further weakens an already fragile network and highlights how sustained security operations, development initiatives, and rehabilitation policies have steadily eroded the insurgency.
    India News
    Published 232 days ago

    Surrender of 4 top Maoists in Telangana turning point against extremism: Chhattisgarh police

    Surrender of 4 top Maoists in Telangana turning point against extremism: Chhattisgarh police
    India News
    Published 260 days ago

    Maoism never benefitted society, brought only destruction: Amit Shah in Bastar

    Union home minister Amit Shah addresses an event in Chhattisgarh. (ANI)
    India News
    Published 276 days ago

    Government action ended Maoist fear in Bastar, development dawns: President Murmu

    Bastar, Feb 07 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu delivers a speech during the inaugural event of Bastar Pandum 2026 at Jagdalpur, in Bastar on Saturday. (Office of Press Secretary to the President/ANI Photo) (ANI)
    India News
    Published 278 days ago

    Review: Landscapes of Wilderness by Narendra

    The woods are lovely, dark and deep: Abujhmad (Wikimedia Commons)
    Books
    Published 292 days ago

    Security forces launch hunt for last major Maoist commander in Bastar

    Maoist commander Paparao. (Sourced)
    India News
    Published 297 days ago

    Red corridor to white flag: The lives of former Naxalites

    Surrendered Maoists (from L to R), Dhannu, Rajman, Chaitu and Rupesh. (HT PHOTO)
    India News
    Published 323 days ago

    Madvi Hidma: How a tribal boy rose to become a dreaded Maoist

    Top Naxalite commander Madvi Hidma, who had masterminded several attacks over the last two decades, was killed in an encounter in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday. (CRPF)
    India News
    Published 358 days ago

    Blow to Maoist movement as Central Committee member Sujatha surrenders

    The surrender of the Maoist member not only reflects the deep crisis of confidence and is a result of the relentless and aggressive operations launched by the police.
    India News
    Published 424 days ago

    CPI (Maoist) gets third Telugu leader as its chief

    Ever since the CPI (Maoist) party was formed on September 21, 2004, following the merger of the CPI (Marxist-Leninist) People’s War with the Maoist Communist Centre of India (MCCI), the party was being headed by the Telugu leaders. (Representative Image)
    India News
    Updated 428 days ago

    'Don't support Sudershan Reddy': Bastar Shanti Samiti appeals ahead of VP poll

    Reddy, who served as Chief Justice of the Guwahati High Court before being elevated to the Supreme Court in 2007, retired in July 2011.
    India News
    Updated 437 days ago

    Bastar: Intensified anti-Maoist operations prompt change in rebel strategy

    Around 20,000 security forces have been deployed in Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra for the anti-Maoist operations. (AFP)
    India News
    Published 485 days ago

    HistoriCity: Enigmatic Bastar a mix of ancient tribal culture, Hindu influences

    Tribal artists during the 'Bastar Pandum 2025', a festival organised to showcase tribal art and culture, at Jagdalpur in Bastar. (PTI Photo)
    India News
    Published 541 days ago

    2 Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh

    The two Maoists—Haldar and Rame — carried rewards of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>8 lakh and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5 lakh, respectively, on their heads. (Representational image)
    Cities
    Published 575 days ago

    Who was Mukesh Chandrakar? Body of Bastar journalist found inside septic tank

    Mukesh Chandrakar had lost his parents when he was very young and is survived by his brother Yukesh, also a journalist.
    India News
    Updated 675 days ago

    Shah likely to spend night at forward base in Bastar next week

    Amit Shah (PTI)
    India News
    Updated 707 days ago

    Security forces kill 28 Maoists in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur

    The encounter between Moaists and Chhattisgarh Police took place in the jungles of Abujhmad in Naryanpur district of Bastar region.
    India News
    Updated 768 days ago

    Raima Sen on sexual abuse in Bengali cinema: Only women…

    Raima Sen on Bengal cinema
    Htcity
    Published 803 days ago
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