Bastar News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Congress leader Mahant supports action against Naxalites, asks which big industrialists will come for Bastar's development
Raipur, March 20: Congress leader Charan Das Mahant on Thursday expressed support for the government's action against Naxalites but said that objective of the speedy action is also being stated as the economic development of Bastar region and asked which big industrialists will come for whom "red-carpet is being laid".
Ahead of PM Modi's visit to Chhattisgarh, CM puts up Bastar roadmap
New Delhi, March 18: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Parliament House on Tuesday, unveiling an ambitious blueprint to transform Bastar from a Naxal-affected region into a thriving industrial hub.
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Dev Sai meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi
New Delhi, March 18: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai met Prime Minister Narendra Modi today to discuss the state's development agenda in detail.
Chhattisgarh: Bastar's Kanger Valley National Park included in UNESCO's tentative list
New Delhi, March 12: In a historic achievement for Chhattisgarh's tourism, Chhattisgarh's Kanger Valley National Park has become India's new UNESCO heritage claimant with its unique biodiversity. This park has been included in the tentative list of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites.
Chhattisgarh's Bastar awarded Rs 3 cr from NITI Aayog for excellence in education
Raipur, March 7: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Friday said that the Bastar district has been awarded Rs 3 crore by NITI Aayog for its 'outstanding performance' in improving education quality, enhancing learning engagement, integrating education technology, and fostering a strong teacher-student bond.
Chhattisgarh budget: Petrol to be Re 1 cheaper from April
Raipur, March 3: As a token of some relief to commoners, the Chhattisgarh government slashed Value Added Tax (VAT) on Petrol by Rs 1 per litre. State Finance Minister O.P.
Bastar's lifeline: Keshkal tunnel to connect Chhattisgarh directly with South India
Bastar, February 25: The upcoming Keshkal Tunnel is likely to improve connectivity between Chhattisgarh and South India, reducing travel time from Raipur to Visakhapatnam from 12 hours to seven, said an official statement.
Matter of pride: Chhattisgarh Deputy CM Vijay Sharma on local polls in interior areas
Jagdalpur, February 24: Chhattisgarh Deputy CM Vijay Sharma visited Jagdalpur on Sunday and spoke about the local elections being conducted in the interior areas. He expressed pride that local body elections were held for the first time in about 100 places, emphasising the importance of re-establishing the Indian Constitution in these regions.
Four Maoists, cop killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bastar
New Delhi, Jan 5: At least four Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, an official said on Sunday, adding that a jawan also died in action.