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54 propaganda songs & videos glorifying slain Maoist commander Hidma removed from social media

May 15, 2026, 03:05 (IST)

Maoist bunker busted in Bijapur, explosives and weapon-making tools seized

TNN / May 11, 2026, 23:09 (IST)

3 DRG jawans dead in IED blast in Chhattisgarh

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 02, 2026, 13:49 (IST)

Three District Reserve Guard (DRG) jawans were killed and one injured in an IED blast in Chhattisgarh's kanker district on Saturday. The explosion occurred during a demining operation in a forest area, marking the first Maoist-linked blast since the state was declared free from armed Maoists. The DRG team was working to locate and defuse previously planted explosives.

Kritika scores 97% to top EMRS Class 10 nationwide

Apr 30, 2026, 22:06 (IST)

Illegal sand mining: Chhattisgarh govt fixes accountability on collectors

TNN / May 02, 2026, 22:37 (IST)

4 jawans killed in Maoist IED blast during de-mining op in Bastar

TNN / May 02, 2026, 19:06 (IST)

Four security personnel, including an inspector, tragically lost their lives in an accidental IED blast during a de-mining operation in Chhattisgarh's Kanker-Narayanpur border region. The blast occurred while the team was attempting to defuse a Maoist-planted explosive. This incident highlights the persistent dangers faced by forces in the insurgency-affected Bastar area.

JNIL records 300% jump in profit, plans expansion

TNN / Apr 28, 2026, 06:32 (IST)

At 44°C, NHRC warns of heat threat, seeks urgent response

Apr 28, 2026, 22:42 (IST)

Woman Maoist carrying ₹1 lakh bounty surrenders in Mohla-Manpur

TNN / Apr 24, 2026, 17:25 (IST)

Maoist carrying 8 lakh bounty lays down arms

Apr 21, 2026, 21:58 (IST)

Bastar to get sea access in four hours as Chhattisgarh-Vizag economic corridor takes shape

TNN / Apr 20, 2026, 22:03 (IST)

From nine hrs to four, corridor brings coast closer to Bastar

Apr 21, 2026, 04:11 (IST)

6 of family killed, 3 injured as 2 cars collide on NH-30 in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 10, 2026, 09:00 (IST)

A tragic road accident on National Highway-30 in Kanker, Chhattisgarh, claimed the lives of six family members and left three others seriously injured. The collision occurred late Thursday night near Nathia Navagaon village when a car carrying seven members of the Mandavi family collided with an oncoming vehicle. Both cars were severely damaged in the impact.

IGKV Raipur soybean unit wins Best Centre Award

Apr 14, 2026, 22:23 (IST)

Top Maoist commander Rupi carrying Rs 5 lakh bounty killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 13, 2026, 08:00 (IST)

A Maoist commander, Rupi, with a Rs 5 lakh bounty, was killed in a gunfight with security forces in kanker district. The encounter occurred in a forested area under Chhote Betia police station. Security forces recovered the commander's body and a weapon, and have intensified search operations in the vicinity.