C-60 Commando with 101 Kills Gets Gallantry Award
A C-60 commando involved in 58 encounters and 101 kills receives a gallantry award among 31 Maharashtra police personnel honored for bravery in anti-Naxal operations.
A C-60 commando involved in 58 encounters and 101 kills receives a gallantry award among 31 Maharashtra police personnel honored for bravery in anti-Naxal operations.
Maharashtra Chief Secretary Rajesh Aggarwal declares Gadchiroli, once seen as a remote punishment posting due to Maoist violence, has transformed into a rewarding administrative assignment offering autonomy and innovation opportunities.
The Government of India announces gallantry and service medals for 982 personnel ahead of Republic Day 2026, including 31 Maharashtra Police officers recognized for their fight against Maoism in Gadchiroli.
On Republic Day, 75 Maharashtra police personnel were honored with President's Medals, including 31 from Gadchiroli for gallantry against Naxals. The awards recognize bravery in combating Left Wing Extremism.
WOTR and HUF Foundation have launched a water security project in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, addressing environmental pressures including forest cover decline and land degradation affecting over 1,045 sq. km.
Exports from Gadchiroli district skyrocketed from ₹4 crore to ₹32 crore in four years, fueled by rice and surprising new items like locally farmed pearls. Collector aims for ₹100 crore target.
Security forces in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district are now combating large-scale cannabis cultivation, seizing plants worth lakhs. Read how the fading Maoist threat has revealed a new narcotics challenge.
Supreme Court grants interim bail to businessman Kailash Ramchandani, an accused in the 2019 Gadchiroli blast. The court cited slow trial progress, with only 1 of 146 witnesses examined so far. Read the full story.
A pregnant woman's death in remote Gadchiroli village sparks controversy. Administration denies ambulance failure, urges reliance on govt health services. Read the full investigation.
A 24-year-old pregnant woman in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli died after walking 6km through forest due to lack of medical facilities. Her baby also died. Read about the healthcare crisis in remote villages.
Former Maoist insurgents in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli are trading arms for employment, joining factories under a state-led rehabilitation scheme. Discover their journey of transformation.
A pregnant woman from a remote Gadchiroli village walked 6 km in labour to reach a health centre, only to die after delivery. This tragedy highlights the critical gaps in rural healthcare infrastructure.
Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district delivered a decisive blow to Maoist insurgency in 2025 with over 150 surrenders, including a top leader. Discover how strategic ops are paving the way for a Naxal-free India.
Gadchiroli, once a Naxal stronghold, sees a transformation as former insurgents reintegrate into society. Discover their journey from conflict to community. Read their inspiring stories.
BJP secures clear majorities in Gadchiroli, Desaiganj, and Armori municipal councils. CM Devendra Fadnavis's direct involvement credited for the victory. Read the full analysis.
Gadchiroli police established a new station at Tumarkothi in a swift 24-hour operation involving 1000+ personnel. The move aims to bolster security and development in the Maoist-affected region. Read more.
Lloyds Metals signs MoU with Tata Steel for iron ore in Gadchiroli & acquires Congo copper assets for $55M. Will its ambitious expansion pay off? Read the full analysis.
Gadchiroli, once a Maoist hotspot, has seen a dramatic decline in insurgency. SP Neelotpal reveals how policing, civic action, and surrender policies brought peace. Read the full story.
Mathura, whose 1972 custodial rape case changed India's sexual assault laws, now lives paralyzed and hungry in a remote Maharashtra village. Her story sparked legal reforms but she remains excluded from digital welfare systems.
Fifty years after her custodial rape case forced India to rewrite sexual assault laws, Mathura lives in poverty and neglect. Her story reveals the gap between legal reform and ground reality.
Eleven Naxalites, including two women, surrendered in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district on Tuesday. The surrendered cadres were active in various Naxal formations. Read more about this significant development.
Gadchiroli's abundant mineral reserves including iron ore and limestone could drive significant economic growth with industrial backing. Collector Avishyant Panda presents investment roadmap.
Gadchiroli Police built a fortified assistance centre in 24 hours using 1000 personnel to curb Maoist influence and boost development in the remote Bhamragad area. Read more.
CM Devendra Fadnavis & Shloka Ambani's Rosy Blue Foundation launch a solar school project in Gadchiroli to ensure uninterrupted digital learning for 1,470 students. A boost for education in a Naxal-affected district.
CM Devendra Fadnavis lays foundation for a 264-acre educational & medical complex in Gadchiroli. A ₹1,468-crore project set to transform healthcare and education in the region. Read more!