Launching the largest ever operation in the battle against Naxalism, security forces on Friday launched a decisive fight against the cadre of banned outfit in insurgency-hit Bijapur Chhattisgarh by mobilising a strong posse of around 10,000 security personnel to the top of Karegutta hill
In the aftermath of the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, fear and anxiety have gripped tourists visiting Jammu and Kashmir, leading many to cancel their travel plans and seek early return to their home states.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Thursday announced the inauguration of Atal Suvidha Kendras in 1460 Gram Panchayats as part of a broader initiative to enhance rural services.
In a significant move against Naxal insurgency, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and Chhattisgarh Police (CGP) have successfully established a Company Operating Base (COB) at Nelangur, strategically located on the Chhattisgarh-Maharashtra border.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai also returned to Raipur on Thursday, cutting short his visit with textile and steel industry leaders in Mumbai, to attend the last rites of Dinesh Miraniya, who is one of the victims of the deadly Pahalgam terror attack.
"I went to Mumbai for a two-day visit but returned early to attend the last rites of businessman Dinesh Miraniya, who was killed in the Pahalgam terror attack," CM Sai said during a press conference after landing in Raipur.
Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao on paid tributes to Dinesh Miraniya, a victim of the Pahalgam terror attack, as his mortal remains reached his residence.
The Chhattisgarh government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), marking a major step towards transforming the state into a hub for textile and apparel manufacturing.
"This is a very sad incident, and the shocking incident done through terrorists, of shooting people I condemn it strongly. We are shocked from this incident. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has ensured that the body of Dinesh Miraniya will reach here (Raipur). We expect they will reach by 2-3
According to the Raipur Collector, first the bodies will be transported to the national capital, with the efforts on to ensure that the families of the victims are able to come back together, looking at the security situation in the region.
"Yesterday, some terrorists in Pahalgam carried out this act, I strongly condemn it and whoever is affected I express my sympathies to them," the CM said during a press conference in Raipur.