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R Krishna Das is a senior journalist and writes for Business Standard's from Raipur, Chhattisgarh. He has previously worked with The Telegraph and The Hitavada.
R Krishna Das is a senior journalist and writes for Business Standard's from Raipur, Chhattisgarh. He has previously worked with The Telegraph and The Hitavada.
Police had seized cash and other materials worth about Rs 2.30 crore
Only 300,000 Metric Tonnes of paddy has been procured in a month
India SME Forum holds its 12th event in Raipur to address SME problems
Heavy turnout of women makes pundits wonder
Over 10 million votes were cast in the final phase of elections for the 90-member assembly
State's first candidate to contest from jail; booked for setting JK Lakshmi plant on fire
The state will go to the crucial second phase of polls on Tuesday
The villagers have been protesting against coal mines in Dharamjaigarh
Modi misses to recall Gujarat model
Sarangarh is the only assembly constituency in the mineral-rich Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh that does not have any corporate activity
Over 75% polling was recorded in the first phase of elections in Chattisgarh
Two other troopers besides a doctor were injured when Naxals blew up the vehicles in which they were travelling
A third BSF trooper was seriously injured in the attack in Sukma district
Heavy polling in Dantewada, the epicentre of Naxal violence, had a voting turnout of 67%
About two months ago, the villagers had submitted a memorandum to the district administration seeking permission to boycott the poll
Chief Minister Raman Singh, 3 ministers, among prominent contestants
Major share of force deployed had been drawn from CPMF which is not well-versed with jungle warfare
Manmohan Singh alleged BJP Govt in Chhattisgarh failed to discharge its duty
Claims it only has the clear policy to tackle red menace
Announcement of MSP on forest produces would draw political mileage to Congress in tribal heartland