'Bastar Olympics': Calling ex-Maoists & IED victims

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on September 15, 2024
The Chhattisgarh government is launching the 'Bastar Olympics' on November 1 to foster unity between victims of Naxalite violence and surrendered Maoists. This unique initiative aims to engage youth in sports, boost their confidence, and deter Maoist recruitment efforts. Winners will be awarded cash prizes and mementos.

You are here


💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

Chhattisgarh

State in central India
Citing from the US federal prosecutors's indictment, Amit Malviya said the states where government officials were paid bribes allegedly by the Adani Group were..
Credit: DNA - Published 16 hours ago

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) apprehended Taman Singh Sonwani, former Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission chairman, for allegedly accepting a..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 3 days ago

The Chhattisgarh Waqf board has directed all mosques to seek approval for the topic of sermons delivered every Friday. This decision, aimed at preventing..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 4 days ago

Five Maoists, including two women, were killed in a daylong encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region. Two jawans were also injured in the..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 5 days ago


Naxalite–Maoist insurgency

Armed conflict in India between the state and Maoists
Vikram Gowda, a notorious Naxalite leader wanted in over 80 cases in Karnataka and Kerala, was killed in an encounter with police in a remote village near Udupi...
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 2 days ago


Maoism

Variant of Marxism–Leninism
Right-wing groups in Udaipur disrupted the 9th Udaipur Film Festival, forcing organizers to relocate the event to a makeshift tent. Protesters objected to..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 4 days ago

Jharkhand witnessed a 64.8% voter turnout in the first phase of assembly elections, exceeding the 2019 figure. Tribal areas showed strong support for the ruling..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago

You might like