18th century weapon used to perpetrate killings in Chhattisgarh

Last Updated: Monday, May 27, 2013, 22:23

An 18th century firing technique called `bharmar` (muzzle loading) was used by Naxalites to launch the deadly attack which claimed the lives of top Congress leadership in Chhattisgarh last Saturday.

Naxal attack: Convoy route was pre-decided, says Ajit Jogi

Last Updated: Monday, May 27, 2013, 21:37

Congress leaders on Monday denied reports that the route of the ill-fated `Parivartan Yatra`, which came under Naxal attack on Saturday in south Bastar region, had been changed at the last moment.

Naxal attack: Congress observes bandh in MP

Last Updated: Monday, May 27, 2013, 17:27

The day-long Madhya Pradesh bandh call given by the Congress to protest Saturday`s Naxal attack on its leaders in Chhattisgarh was a success, the party said.

Chhattisgarh Cong seeks CBI probe into `fake` encounter in Bijapur

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 22:52

Chhattisgarh Congress today sought a CBI probe into alleged fake encounter between security forces and suspected Naxals in Bijapur district on the night of May 17, saying that innocent children were killed in the incident.

Loss in Karnataka is a wake up call: Rudy

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 18:54

BJP leader Rajiv Pratap Rudy on Wednesday said losing elections in Karnataka was a "wake up call" for the party and claimed it would put up a strong performance in the coming Assembly elections in other states.

Chhattisgarh Cong credits Rahul for Karnataka win

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 8, 2013, 21:23

Chhattisgarh Congress president Nand Kumar Patel on Wednesday hailed the party`s thumping victory in Karnataka Assembly elections and credited vice president Rahul Gandhi for the good show.

BJP using govt funds on `Vikas Yatra` in Chhattisgarh: Cong

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 22:14

Opposition Congress on Tuesday said Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh`s `Vikas Yatra` has been launched with political motives.

Chhattisgarh Cong may name poll candidates soon

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 28, 2012, 23:01

In a bid to turn the tide in BJP-ruled Chhattisgarh where it has suffered frequent drubbings in elections, the opposition Congress might announce names of contestants from select Assembly seats.

Unite or perish: Amit Jogi to Chhattisgarh Congress

Last Updated: Friday, October 5, 2012, 16:20

Unity among state Congress leaders is the need of the hour if the party wants to take on the BJP in Chhattisgarh, former state CM Ajit Jogi`s son said.

7,000 Congressmen detained for protest over coal issue in Chhattisgarh

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 4, 2012, 23:53

Nearly seven thousand Congress workers, were detained in Chhattisgarh on Tuesday, police said.

Chhattisgarh govt allocated coal block to BJP MP`s firm: Congress

Last Updated: Monday, September 3, 2012, 23:29

Chhattisgarh Congress on Monday alleged that the Raman Singh government allocated a coal block to BJP MP Ajay Sancheti`s firm even though it did not fulfil the criteria for conducting commercial mining.