As part of a special scheme for Naxal-affected families and surrendered Naxals, 25 houses have been approved in Balrampur district, Chhattisgarh, an official said.
The ED launched an investigation against Jamaluddin alias Chhangur Baba, an accused in the case connected to a large-scale religious conversion racket, after it discovered that he has funds worth Rs 106 crore across 40 bank accounts, officials said on Thursday.
As part of its inquiry, the ED on Thursday sought detailed information about Chhangur Baba from local police authorities, the District Magistrate, and multiple banks.
"A case was registered with the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS). Today, the UP ATS has obtained a 7-day remand for Chhangur Baba and his main associate, Neetu alias Nasreen. They will be questioned about the network of their gang, the money trail and their illegal properties. The process to seize
The Chhattisgarh Government is celebrating Water Conservation Week under the 'More Village More Water Campaign' from 30 June to 7 July. Nayantara Singh Tomar, Chief Executive Officer of District Panchayat Balrampur, shared information about the water conservation campaign with ANI.
Villagers in Balrampur's Pahadi Korwa Basti in Chhattisgarh rejoiced as their demand for water was resolved within a day with a new borewell installation. State Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai conducted a surprise visit to the village under the Sushasan Tihar scheme on Wednesday.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday reaffirmed the Centre's commitment to ending Naxalism by March 31, 2026, as pledged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
As UP faces a severe heatwave, Balrampur Hospital in Lucknow has set up cold wards with AC, medicines, and equipment to treat heatstroke patients. Doctors advise people to stay indoors between 12-4 pm and take precautions like drinking water, using ORS, and covering up when going outside.