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Chhattisgarh coronavirus update: State reports 7,664 new cases, 129 deaths

Chhattisgarh's Covid-19 caseload has risen to 9,07,589, while the death toll has reached 11,590

We received last Covid vax batch on May 9, not certain about next: Baghel

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said neither the Centre nor the vaccination manufacturers are certain about the availability of the next batch

Chhattisgarh records 15,256 new coronavirus cases, sees 135 deaths

With 15,256 new coronavirus cases reported on Thursday, Chhattisgarh saw its highest single-day spike, taking the state's caseload to 5,01,500, a health official said. With 135 deaths due to the viral infection recorded during the day, the statewide toll mounted to 5,442, he said. The state has been witnessing over 10,000 daily cases since the last nine days. The number of active cases in the state stands at 1,21,769 after 113 people were discharged from hospitals, while 9,530 others completed their home isolation period in the day. With this, the number of people who have recovered from the infection increased to 3,74,289. The worst-hit Raipur and Durg districts reported 3,438 and 1,778 new cases, respectively, in the day. While the total count of infection in Raipur reached 1,06,319, including 1,431 deaths, Durg's caseload increased to 62,166, including 1,054 deaths. Rajnandgaon recorded 1,319 new cases, Bilaspur 1,139 and Balodabazar 616 among other districts, he said. Of the

Chhattisgarh: Morgues overflow with bodies of coronavirus victims

Bodies of Covid-19 victims have been piling up in mortuaries and crematoriums in Raipur

Chhattisgarh: Naxals free CRPF jawan abducted after encounter, police says

Abducted CRPF commando Rakeshwar Singh Minhas has been released, Chhattisgarh police said on Wednesday

Chhattisgarh: Lockdown in Raipur district from April 9-19 due to Covid

Raipur Collector has issued the order declaring the entire area of the district, including the state capital, as a containment zone and restricted several activities from 6 pm on April 9

MP suspends bus operations with Chhattisgarh till April 15 due to Covid-19

The Madhya Pradesh government on Wednesday suspended bus operations with Chhattisgarh till April 15 in the wake of a rise in Covid-19 cases in the neighbouring state

Chhattisgarh sees highest 7,302 Covid-19 cases in a day; reports 44 die

Chhattisgarh on Monday reported the highest number of 7,302 COVID-19 cases in a day, taking the state's tally to 3,76,348, officials said. With 44 more fatalities due to the viral infection and co-morbidities, the overall toll mounted to 4,363. A total of 78 people were discharged from hospitals while 1,150 others completed their home isolation stay in the day, leaving the state with 44,296 active cases, an official said. The number of recoveries in Chhattisgarh now stands at 3,27,689. The worst-hit Raipur and Durg districts accounted for 1,702 and 1,169 of the new cases, respectively. While the total count of infection in Raipur has reached 73,606, including 975 deaths, Durg's caseload increased to 44,053, including 803 fatalities. Rajnandgaon reported 893 new infections, Bilaspur 467 and Bemetara 335 among other districts, the official said. Of the 44 deaths, 20 had occurred on Monday, 18 on Sunday while six others had succumbed to the infection earlier, he said.

Bodies of 17 jawans recovered from Chhattisgarh encounter site, toll 22

Bodies of 17 of the 18 jawans missing after an encounter with Naxals in Chhattisgarh were recovered from the site of the skirmish on Sunday

Chhattisgarh naxal attack: Amit Shah holds high-level security meeting

Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a high-level meeting to review the security situation in Chhattisgarh in the wake of the killing of 22 security personnel by Naxals in the state, officials said.

Country united in resolve to combat naxalism, says Sonia Gandhi

Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Sunday said all are united in the resolve to combat naxalism and her party's government in Chhattisgarh will continue to provide all assistance

400 Naxals had ambushed security personnel in Chhattisgarh: Report

A group of an estimated 400 Maoists had ambushed security personnel, leading to the killing of at least 22 personnel and injuries to 30 others

Befitting reply to Chattisgarh Naxal attack will be given: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said a befitting reply will be given to the Naxal attack in Chhatisgarh at an appropriate time

Rescue teams searching for 21 missing security personnel: Chhattisgarh CM

Bhupesh Baghel said the seven jawans injured in the Bijapur Naxal encounter on Saturday were now out of danger and rescue teams were searching for the 21 missing security personnel

Naxal attack: HM Shah speaks to Chhattisgarh CM, directs CRPF DG to visit

Amit Shah spoke to Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and took stock of the situation following the killing of five security personnel in an encounter with Naxals in the state

Shah condoles death of personnel, says will continue fight against Naxals

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday condoled the death of security personnel in an encounter with Naxals in Chhattisgarh, and said their valour will never be forgotten. Shah also said that the government will continue its fight against such enemies of peace and progress. "I bow to the sacrifices of our brave security personnel martyred while fighting Maoists in Chhattisgarh. Nation will never forget their valour. My condolences are with their families. We will continue our fight against these enemies of peace & progress. May injured recover soon," he said in a tweet. At least five security personnel were killed and 30 others injured on Saturday in the encounter with Naxals in a forest along the border between Bijapur and Sukma districts in Chhattisgarh.

15 personnel missing after Naxal encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur

Around 15 security personnel are missing following the encounter with Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Saturday.

Chhattisgarh: 5 jawans killed in encounter with Naxals in Bijapur district

Five security personnel were killed and a few others injured on Saturday in an encounter with Naxals at a forest in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district

Chhattisgarh sees 1,423 new Covid-19 cases, 20 deaths

Chhattisgarh's COVID-19 count rose to 3,41,516 on Monday with the addition of 1,423 fresh cases, while the death toll mounted by 20 to 4,096, a health official said. The number of recovered patients increased to 3,17,239 after a total of 19 people were discharged from various hospitals while 400 others completed their home isolation stay during the day. Chhattisgarh is now left with 20,181 active cases, the official said. With 442 new cases, Raipur district's count rose to 63,653, including 881 deaths. Durg district recorded 509 new cases, Bilaspur 95 and Rajnandgaon 73, among other districts, he said. Of the 20 fatalities, nine each took place on Monday and Sunday while two patients had died earlier, he added. With 8,283 new tests, the number of samples tested for coronavirus in Chhattisgarh so far rose to 56,91,815. Chhattisgarh's coronavirus figures are as follows: Positive cases 3,41,516, new cases 1,423, death toll 4,096, recovered 3,17,239, active cases 20,181

Rainfall, thunderstorm likely over parts of MP, Maharashtra, Telangana

Some parts of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Telangana are likely to witness rainfall, thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds on Wednesday, IMD said