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Topic: Chhattisgarh

No doctor or ICU—small pvt hospitals drive AB-PMJAY fund misuse in Chhattisgarh as monitoring lax

Average claim under AB-PMJAY in Chhattisgarh is Rs 10,000, less than national average of Rs 13,000/year, indicating that most patients in state can use scheme only for minor procedures.

Chhattisgarh pvt hospitals are gaming Ayushman Bharat PMJAY. It’s the state with 2nd highest frauds

In February, 33 of the Chhattisgarh private hospitals were penalised by the administration for fraud and fake AB-PMJAY claims, in one of the biggest-ever crackdowns the state has witnessed.

As CBI raids Bhupesh Baghel’s residence in Mahadev betting app case, a look at allegations against him

Former Chhattisgarh CM and Congress leader alleges the raids were aimed at providing ammunition to PM Modi, who is set to visit the state on 30 March.

Chhattisgarh CM’s investment pitch spotlights new industrial policy, addresses Naxalism concerns

Speaking at Investors Connect Meet in Bengaluru, CM Vishnu Deo Sai says Chhattisgarh's new industrial policy had helped rake in Rs 4.4 lakh crore in investments.

Security forces kill 30 suspected Maoists in 2 simultaneous ops in Bastar. Toll crosses 100 this yr

1 DRG jawan was also killed in the operation in Bijapur. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has set a deadline of March 2026 to eradicate Maoism from the country.

ED raids ex-Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel, son Chaitanya Bhillai house in alleged liquor ‘scam’ case

The alleged liquor scam, as per ED, was orchestrated between 2019 and 2022, when Baghel-led Congress ruled the state. Five others were arrested in the case in January.

Drone made by Chinese firm recovered from Maoist hideout in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region, a first

Found near a security camp in Metaguda village, the drone is suspected to have been used for air surveillance and capturing movement of forces. 

Bastar armed with new weapons to end Maoism once & for all. Roads, ration cards & CRPF gurukul

To end the Maoist threat in Chhattisgarh, a two-pronged strategy has been devised by the state & central governments, and it has had success. Whether it stands the test of time remains to be seen.

Chhattisgarh sets sights on Kashi, Mahakal-like corridor to put Ratanpur on religious tourism map

Proposal was presented by NBCC before Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai in January. Details will be worked out in discussion with temple trust, say senior govt officials.

31 suspected Naxals, 2 security personnel killed in encounter in ‘least penetrated’ area of Bijapur

This is the 2nd operation in Indravati National Park, one of the most challenging areas for the forces to penetrate. Sunday’s encounter takes Maoist casualties to at least 81 so far this yr.

On Camera

Bodoland poll loss a wake-up call for Assam BJP. Zubeen’s death puts CM Sarma in a tight spot

Assam CM can’t celebrate that the Congress drew a blank in the Bodoland Territorial Council polls in 2010 as well as 2015, and bagged only one in 2020.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Aerial warfare analyst Tom Cooper faults India’s military PR, says Pakistan does it better

In post on social media, Cooper narrated experience of MiG-21 researcher from Germany who wanted to attend aircraft’s farewell ceremony in India, and the roadblocks he faced. 

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.