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ED searches premises of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel’s adviser

ED searches premises of Chhattisgarh CM's political advisor, OSDs & businessman in Raipur & Durg. CM Baghel sarcastically thanked PM & Amit Shah for "priceless gift" on b'day.

The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023

Bhupesh vows to fight Bastar steel plant privatisation, links it to tribal sentiments

BJP, Congress battle over Chhattisgarh's Nagarnar Steel Plant; CM Baghel opposes sale, BJP's Sao says it's for people's progress. CM wants SAIL to run plant; BJP says disinvestment process started under UPA. Plant has largest Blast Furnace in India, will contribute to India's self-reliance in Steel sector.

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

Maoists using booby traps as a deterrent against Greyhounds personnel, say police

-- Booby traps, an ancient war tool, resurface in AP-Chhattisgarh border. Three major traps found in Mallampeta area in last two years. Aim is to deter AP Greyhounds from cross-border ops. Maoists focus on tri-junction, led by senior leader K. Sambaiah. Traps found due to intel inputs, dug within 500m…

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

Arvind Kejriwal kicks off poll campaign in Chhattisgarh, unveils 10-point AAP guarantee

RAIPUR: Announcing a ten-point "AAP guarantee card", Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday claimed that the schools in Congress-ruled Chhattisgarh were in terrible condition and AAP is the only party in the country that promises to build modern schools and hospitals.

The Times of India · Aug 19, 2023

AAP announced 10 poll promises for Chhattisgarh, including unemployment allowance and free electricity

AAP unveils 10 poll guarantees for Chhattisgarh, including ₹1,000 for select women, ₹3,000 unemployment allowance, free electricity and ₹1cr for families of security personnel who die on duty. Kejriwal takes dig at Congress government and claims Delhi's schools better. INDIA bloc dynamics allow BJP to question AAP's credentials.

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023

Assembly poll: Chhattisgarh CM takes dig at BJP’s first list of candidates

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel took a swipe at the BJP over the issue of nepotism as the party named Vikrant Singh, nephew of BJP leader Raman Singh, in its first list of candidates for the 2023 Assembly election.

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023

CPI (Maoist) Central Committee member Malla Raji Reddy dies of illness in Dandakaranya forest region

Malla Raji Reddy, 71, a top Maoist leader and Central Committee member of the banned outfit, died of ill-health in Chhattisgarh's Dandakaranya forest region. He was an expert in guerrilla warfare tactics and a key leader in furthering the movement in the region. He had several cases pending against him…

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023

Chhattisgarh CM announces financial assistance of Rs 11 cr for disaster victims of Himachal Pradesh

Expressing solidarity with the people affected by heavy rains and landslides in Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Friday announced a financial aid of Rs 11 crores. Read further on Dynamite news:

Dynamite News · Aug 18, 2023

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel mocks BJP's candidate list amidst dynasty politics debate

RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel took a jab at the BJP's initial list of 21 candidates for the November elections, pointing out the irony that the saffron party, which criticizes dynasty politics, has nominated the party vice-president and former chief minister Raman Singh’s nephew for the Khairagarh seat.

The Times of India · Aug 18, 2023

Chhattisgarh CM announces ₹11 crore aid for rain-ravaged Himachal Pradesh

Bhupesh Baghel announced to release ₹11 crore on behalf of the people of Chhattisgarh to the Himachal Pradesh government for the relief and rehabilitation of victims of the disaster.

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023