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Only 3 districts now categorized as Most LWE Affected: MoS Home Nityanand
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai on Tuesday informed the Lok Sabha in a written reply that the number of Naxal-affected districts has been reduced from 126 to 90 in April-2018, 70 in July-2021, 38 in April 2024, 18 in April 2025 and only 11 in October 2025, with only
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Chhattisgarh: Naxal-hit Sukma scripting new chapter of growth via 'Civic A
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
he worst insurgency-hit Sukma district of Chhattisgarh is scripting a new chapter of development as bicycles provided under the government's 'Civic Action Program' are improving connectivity for villagers. Security forces, including the CRPF and district police, are actively involved in d
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Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai lauds security forces, says Naxalism nearin
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday applauded the security forces for fighting against Naxalism within the last two years, under the administration of the BJP government, after 12 Naxals surrendered and laid down their weapons before the security forces in Rajnandgaon to
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"By Jan 2026, either Naxalites will surrender, or we will wipe them out":
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday asserted that Naxalism will be completely wiped out from the state by January 2026, stating that either the remaining Naxalites will surrender or they will be eliminated.
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Madhya Pradesh: 10 Maoists including KB division commander surrender in Ba
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
CM Yadav reiterated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resolve to eliminate Naxalism and said that either they will surrender or will be wiped out.
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Naxal-hit Sukma scripting new chapter of progress through 'Aam Bagicha pro
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
With the Aam Bagicha initiative, the situation is now changing and this wind of change is becoming visible in villages nestled deep within the forest, where livelihood opportunities were once limited. The intent of the government, coupled with continuous efforts of the administration, has
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Chhattisgarh: Tribals of Naxals' safest haven, Gogunda hill in Sukma ready
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The commencement of road construction work in the area, which was once a stronghold of Naxals, became possible after the establishment of the Central Reserve Police Force's (CRPF) at Gogunda Hill, a senior police officer said.
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CRPF sets up hilltop camp in Sukma's Gogunda, in Chhattisgarh to boost are
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to officials, the new camp is expected to significantly strengthen area domination, improve road connectivity, and facilitate the delivery of government welfare schemes to long-neglected tribal villages in the region.
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18 Maoist bodies recovered, three jawans killed in Bijapur clash
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The encounter between Naxalites and security forces went on for nearly 12 hours, during which three District Reserve Guard (DRG) jawans were killed in action.
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Bodies of 12 Naxals recovered: IG Bastar Sundarraj P says 3 DRF jawan kill
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A total of 12 Maoists have been killed in an exchange of fire during an anti-Naxal operation along the Bijapur-Dantewada border in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, officials said on Wednesday.
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Chhattisgarh: 7 Maoists, 3 DRG jawans killed in Bijapur clash
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Superintendent of Police (SP) Bijapur Jitendra Yadav said a joint search operation was launched in the West Bastar Division area by teams of District Reserve Guard (DRG) Dantewada-Bijapur, STF, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), during
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"All assistance is being provided under the government's rehabilitation po
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Chhattisgarh is rehabilitating surrendered Naxals through yoga, Sudarshan Kriya and skill training. Over 30 former Naxals are practising yoga, while Livelihood College in Dantewada provides vocational courses and job support. Trainees say the programmes reduce stress, improve well-being a
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