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From jungle to runway: Former women naxals make a bold fashion statement in Chhattisgarh

By Odisha News Online Aug 8, 2026 26

RAIPUR/ Chhattisgarh, Aug 8 : In a striking display of resilience, dignity, and newfound confidence, feet that once traversed the rugged, hostile terrains of dense forests stepped gracefully onto a fashion runway in Chhattisgarh’s capital. On the occasion of National Handloom Day, the Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium in Raipur witnessed an exciting transformation as Continue Reading

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Two Naxalites killed, automatic weapons recovered in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh

By Odisha News Online Jan 17, 2026 244

RAIPUR, JAN 17 : Two armed Maoist cadres were reported to have been killed amid the ongoing exchange of fire with security forces in the south-western forested terrain of Bijapur district, about 450 km south of Raipur on Saturday. The forces have recovered a couple of automatic weapons including an AK-47 rifle from the encounter […]Continue Reading

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Two Maoists killed in gunfight with security forces in Chhattisgarh

By Odisha News Online Jan 3, 2026 349

RAIPUR, JAN 3 : At least two armed cadres of CPI (Maoist) were killed in a gunfight with the security forces in the southern region of an edgy Bijapur district, about 450 km south of Raipur on Saturday. “Based on specific inputs about the presence of Maoist cadres in the forested terrain of South Bijapur, […]Continue Reading

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Three dozens of snakes found hiding under floor tiles in house in Chhattisgarh

By Odisha News Online Jul 3, 2025 547

RAIPUR, JUL 3 : Snakes often become more active during the rainy season and are frequently spotted near human habitats. But few can stay calm when faced with not just one or two, but dozens of snakes clustered inside a home, even if they know how to stay safe from reptiles during the monsoon. At […]Continue Reading

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Additional SP killed in IED blast in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma; two other police officers injured

By Odisha News Online Jun 9, 2025 427

RAIPUR, JUN 9 : Additional superintendent of police (ASP) of Konta division succumbed to severe injuries he sustained in a pressure Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast planted by Maoists in Sukma, about 500 km south of Raipur, on Monday. In the IED blast, the SDOP and station house officer of Konta were also injured; the […]Continue Reading

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Chhattisgarh student tops class 10 board exams amid battle with cancer

By Odisha News Online May 8, 2025 692

RAIPUR,MAY 8 : Amid ongoing treatment for cancer, Ishika Bala, a student from Chhattisgarh’s Maoist-hit Kanker district, has emerged as the Class 10 state topper, balancing her studies with a personal battle few her age face. The daughter of a farmer, Shankar Bala, she was diagnosed with blood cancer in October 2023. Her health issues […]Continue Reading

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Two hardcore Naxalites killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh

By Odisha News Online Apr 16, 2025 402

RAIPUR, APRIL 16 : Two senior cadres of CPI (Maoist), carrying a bounty of Rs 13 lakh, were killed in an encounter with the security forces at Kilam-Bargum forest in Kondagaon district, about 250 km south of Raipur on Wednesday. “Based on specific intelligence inputs about the presence of Maoists at the Kilam-Bargum forest region, […]Continue Reading

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At least 30 Maoists, one security personnel killed in separate encounters in Chhattisgarh

By Odisha News Online Mar 20, 2025 576

RAIPUR, MAR 20 : At least 30 cadres of the banned CPI (Maoist) were killed in two separate encounters in Bastar division, south Chhattisgarh, on Thursday, as security forces intensified operations against left-wing insurgency. According to Bastar police, a joint team of security forces launched an anti-Maoist operation based on specific intelligence inputs. Around 7 […]Continue Reading

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31 Naxals, two cops killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur

By Odisha News Online Feb 9, 2025 713

RAIPUR, FEB 9 : Around 31 Naxal militants from the banned CPI (Maoist) were killed in an encounter with security forces on Sunday in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district, about 400 km south of Raipur, police said. Two security personnel were killed and two others were injured in the face-off, they said. Both were airlifted by chopper […]Continue Reading

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Four Maoists, one jawan killed in an encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Abujhmad

By Odisha News Online Jan 5, 2025 609

RAIPUR, JAN 5: Four Maoists in uniform and a security personnel were killed during a fierce encounter in the Abujhmad area of Narayanpur district, Chhattisgarh, on Sunday. The gunfight took place as security forces intensified their anti-Maoist operations in the region. “Based on specific inputs about the presence of Maoists in the Abujhmad (meaning unfamiliar […]Continue Reading