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After farmers' stir, land acquisition process for Gadchiroli airport, projects put on hold

After farmers' stir, land acquisition process for Gadchiroli airport, projects put on hold
Published on Jun 07, 2026 02:12 pm IST

Aaditya Thackeray raises a stink over mining nod in ‘tiger corridor’

Mumbai, India – Nov 11, 2024: Political leaders Aaditya Thackeray MLA, Shiv Sena (UBT) shared their vision for Mumbai’s development ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections at IMC, Churchgate, in Mumbai, India, on Sunday, Nov 11, 2024. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)
Published on Jun 05, 2026 05:06 pm IST

State diverts 937 hectares of forest land in Gadchiroli for steel plant

Gadhchiroli...8th June 2011... Sakaram Tohfa in bamboo forests in Mendha lekha, Dhanora block in Gadchiroli - HT Photo by Puneet Chandhok (Hindustan Times)
Published on May 05, 2026 04:48 am IST

Better compensatory afforestation needed

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Compensatory afforestation in India remains blinkered in practice. In focusing primarily on the carbon-sink role of forests, it loses sight of several ecological realities that define the natural biological assemblage within a region. (HT Archive)
Published on Apr 05, 2026 11:47 pm IST

Gadchiroli project: Panel okays planting trees 1,000 km away – on forested land

The block straddles a critical wildlife corridor linking the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Chandrapur district and the Indravati Tiger Reserve across the border in Chhattisgarh.
Published on Apr 05, 2026 08:38 am IST

Where the giants sleep: Join Raza Kazmi on a trail of elephant memorials

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(HT Illustration: Malay Karmakar)
Updated on Mar 27, 2026 07:52 pm IST

44 Maoist structures razed in Gadchiroli: CRPF

Representative image.
Updated on Feb 20, 2026 08:41 am IST

Fadnavis lauds Gadchiroli police for removing last visible symbols of Maoist terror

Fadnavis lauds Gadchiroli police for removing last visible symbols of Maoist terror
Published on Feb 19, 2026 07:47 pm IST

Police raze 44 Naxal 'memorials' in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli; say 'symbols of Maoist terror' erased

Police raze 44 Naxal 'memorials' in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli; say 'symbols of Maoist terror' erased
Published on Feb 18, 2026 09:55 pm IST

Lloyds Metals and Energy funds higher studies of 24 students from Gadchiroli in Australia

Lloyds Metals and Energy funds higher studies of 24 students from Gadchiroli in Australia
Published on Feb 08, 2026 10:32 pm IST

Seven Naxals including top leader Prabhakar killed in encounters in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli

Seven Naxals including top leader Prabhakar killed in encounters in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli
Published on Feb 06, 2026 09:00 pm IST

11 Maoists surrender in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli

Maoist divisional committee member Ramesh alias Baju Lekami was among those who surrendered. (X)
Published on Dec 10, 2025 03:04 pm IST

Senior Maoist leader Bhupathi lays down arms before CM

Gadchiroli: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis presents a copy of the Constitution of India to Senior Naxal leader Mallojula Venugopal Rao alias Bhupathi as the latter along with 60 other cadres surrendered, in Gadchiroli, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. (PTI Photo)(PTI10_15_2025_000125B) (PTI)
Published on Oct 16, 2025 05:14 am IST

Maharashtra: 4 suspected Maoists killed in 8-hour encounter in Koparshi forest

The police recovered the four bodies, along with a self-loading rifle, a .303 rifle, and two Indian Small Arms System (INSAS) rifles (Representative photo)
Published on Aug 27, 2025 07:31 pm IST

Headmaster swept away in Gadchiroli floods

Headmaster swept away in Gadchiroli floods
Published on Aug 21, 2025 06:36 am IST

2 dead in rain-related incidents in Vidarbha; IMD issues red alert for Chandrapur

2 dead in rain-related incidents in Vidarbha; IMD issues red alert for Chandrapur
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 07:30 am IST

Gadchiroli mining body shielded form legal suits, challenges

The state government is looking to develop Gadchiroli as the next steel city of the country. (Hindustan Times)
Published on Jun 16, 2025 07:04 am IST

Fadnavis announces 2 cr ex gratia to family of constable killed Maoist

The family of policeman Mahesh Nagulwar, who was murdered in a clash with Naxalites in the Gadchiroli district, would receive 2 crore in financial aid from the state government, according to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
Published on Feb 12, 2025 12:04 pm IST

Special commando unit inspector dies during anti-Naxal operation in Gadchiroli

An inspector of special commando unit C-60 died of injuries he suffered during an exchange of fire with Naxalites in Gadchiroli
Updated on Feb 12, 2025 04:49 am IST

People of Gadchiroli stand with India, not Naxals: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis claimed that because of the region's tremendous improvement, the people of Gadchiroli now embrace India and her Constitution rather than the Naxals
Published on Jan 02, 2025 06:14 am IST

CM visits Maoist-hit Gadchiroli; 11 rebels surrender

**EDS: IMAGE VIA @CMOMaharashtra ON WEDNESDAY, JAN. 1, 2025** Gadchiroli: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis conducts an aerial review of the Gatta-Gardewada-Todgatta-Wangeturi road and the Tadguda bridge in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra. (PTI Photo)(PTI01_01_2025_000205A) (PTI)
Updated on Jan 02, 2025 07:04 am IST

Naxalism nearing its end, says Maharashtra CM as 11 Maoists surrender in Gadchiroli

Naxalism nearing its end, says Maharashtra CM as 11 Maoists surrender in Gadchiroli
Published on Jan 01, 2025 06:30 pm IST

Judge’s security guard dies after AK-47 goes off

Judge’s security guard dies after AK-47 goes off
Updated on Dec 13, 2024 05:46 am IST

AftTremors from Telangana earthquake felt in Maharashtra's Nagpur and Gadchiroli

Earthquake Tremors were felt in Maharashtra's Nagpur, Gadchiroli, and Chandrapur districts on Wednesday.
Updated on Dec 04, 2024 10:58 am IST

Aheri sees dynastic clash but the people feel betrayed

Aheri sees dynastic clash but the people feel betrayed
Updated on Nov 20, 2024 08:28 am IST

Maharashtra labourer gets trampled to death by elephant while getting a selfie

A wild elephant attacked a labourer in Maharashtra while he was trying to get a selfie with the animal
Published on Oct 25, 2024 02:00 pm IST

5 Maoists killed in gunfight with security personnel in Gadchiroli, say police

The gunfight with the Maoists took place on Monday after a joint team of the CRPF and C-60 commandos reached close to a Maoist camp (FILE PHOTO)
Updated on Oct 22, 2024 08:56 am IST

Society doesn't like anybody breaking their own family; have realised my mistake: Ajit Pawar

Society doesn't like anybody breaking their own family; have realised my mistake: Ajit Pawar
Published on Sept 07, 2024 10:06 pm IST

Gadchiroli encounter: 86 lakh reward for this villager for tip-off on Maoists

Security officials in a Maoist affected area. (File Photo)
Published on Jul 19, 2024 11:53 am IST

12 Maoists gunned down in encounter with police in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli

A fierce exchange of fire between the police teams and the Maoists broke out at around 11am, and lasted over six hours. (PTI file photo)
Published on Jul 18, 2024 09:46 am IST