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400 Naxals had ambushed security personnel in Chhattisgarh: Report

A group of an estimated 400 Maoists had ambushed security personnel, leading to the killing of at least 22 personnel and injuries to 30 others

Befitting reply to Chattisgarh Naxal attack will be given: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said a befitting reply will be given to the Naxal attack in Chhatisgarh at an appropriate time

Rescue teams searching for 21 missing security personnel: Chhattisgarh CM

Bhupesh Baghel said the seven jawans injured in the Bijapur Naxal encounter on Saturday were now out of danger and rescue teams were searching for the 21 missing security personnel

Naxal attack: HM Shah speaks to Chhattisgarh CM, directs CRPF DG to visit

Amit Shah spoke to Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and took stock of the situation following the killing of five security personnel in an encounter with Naxals in the state

Shah condoles death of personnel, says will continue fight against Naxals

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday condoled the death of security personnel in an encounter with Naxals in Chhattisgarh, and said their valour will never be forgotten. Shah also said that the government will continue its fight against such enemies of peace and progress. "I bow to the sacrifices of our brave security personnel martyred while fighting Maoists in Chhattisgarh. Nation will never forget their valour. My condolences are with their families. We will continue our fight against these enemies of peace & progress. May injured recover soon," he said in a tweet. At least five security personnel were killed and 30 others injured on Saturday in the encounter with Naxals in a forest along the border between Bijapur and Sukma districts in Chhattisgarh.

15 personnel missing after Naxal encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur

Around 15 security personnel are missing following the encounter with Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Saturday.

Chhattisgarh: 5 jawans killed in encounter with Naxals in Bijapur district

Five security personnel were killed and a few others injured on Saturday in an encounter with Naxals at a forest in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district

Chhattisgarh sees 1,423 new Covid-19 cases, 20 deaths

Chhattisgarh's COVID-19 count rose to 3,41,516 on Monday with the addition of 1,423 fresh cases, while the death toll mounted by 20 to 4,096, a health official said. The number of recovered patients increased to 3,17,239 after a total of 19 people were discharged from various hospitals while 400 others completed their home isolation stay during the day. Chhattisgarh is now left with 20,181 active cases, the official said. With 442 new cases, Raipur district's count rose to 63,653, including 881 deaths. Durg district recorded 509 new cases, Bilaspur 95 and Rajnandgaon 73, among other districts, he said. Of the 20 fatalities, nine each took place on Monday and Sunday while two patients had died earlier, he added. With 8,283 new tests, the number of samples tested for coronavirus in Chhattisgarh so far rose to 56,91,815. Chhattisgarh's coronavirus figures are as follows: Positive cases 3,41,516, new cases 1,423, death toll 4,096, recovered 3,17,239, active cases 20,181

Rainfall, thunderstorm likely over parts of MP, Maharashtra, Telangana

Some parts of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Telangana are likely to witness rainfall, thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds on Wednesday, IMD said

Chhattisgarh CM Baghel chairs meet to contain surge in coronavirus cases

Chhattisgarh on Saturday recorded 1,273 cases, the highest single-day spike in this year

Chhattisgarh govt plans to allow use of Covaxin in state: Minister

This comes after the Centre dropped its 'clinical trial mode' tag

Sops, promises flow as states look to pacify disgruntled farmers

On offer: Separate agri Budgets, free water, hike in direct transfers and a whole lot more

Chhattisgarh CM presents budget of Rs 97,106 cr for 2021-22

The state budget is for fiscal year 2022

Chhattisgarh records 274 new coronavirus cases, 3 deaths in 24 hours

With the addition of 274 new COVID-19 cases and three deaths on Tuesday, the tally in Chhattisgarh rose to 3,11,433, while the toll increased to 3,809, a health official said. The number of people who have recovered reached 3,04,647 after 39 people were discharged from various hospitals, while 185 patients completed their home isolation during the day, leaving the state with 2,977 active cases, he said. Raipur district reported 67 new cases, taking its total count to 55,249, including 804 deaths. Durg recorded 50 new cases and Bilaspur 29, among other districts, he said. Of the three fatalities recorded during the day, two took place on Monday and one earlier, he said. With 24,044 samples tested on Tuesday, the number of tests in the state went up to 47,08,873. Chhattisgarhs coronavirus figures are as follows: Positive cases 3,11,433, new cases 274, deaths 3,809, recovered 3,04,647, active cases 2,977, total tests so far 47,08,873.

Chhattisgarh Cong passes resolution seeking Rahul Gandhi as party president

The Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee (CPCC) on Saturday passed a resolution seeking that Rahul Gandhi be made the party president again

Chhattisgarh coronavirus update: 413 Covid cases, 9 deaths, 502 recoveries

Chhattisgarh reported 413 Covid-19 cases and nine deaths, taking the infection count to 305,102 and the toll to 3,698

Chhattisgarh CM urges Centre to increase rice procurement limit to 40 LMT

He also said that the state government has not been providing bonus to farmers on procuring their paddy in the state, the public relations department official said

Chhattisgarh coronavirus update: 377 new cases reported, 526 recover

With 20,405 samples tested on Saturday, the total number of tests in the state went up to 40,76,431

Chhattisgarh CM inaugurates incubation centres for agri startups

Chief Minister Baghel inaugurated two incubation centres at Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV) Raipur

Bird flu cases confirmed in two more districts of Chhattisgarh

Bird flu has been confirmed as the cause of death of three birds in Bastar and Dantewada districts of Chhattisgarh