The awardees include people who have dedicated their lives to serving society in areas such as education, healthcare, art, culture, and social welfare
25 January,2026 06:21 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent-1769238170877_d.png "Nabarangpur becomes Naxal-free after Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh")
Odisha’s Nabarangpur district has been declared “Naxal-free” after nine Maoists, including seven women carrying a combined bounty of Rs 47 lakh, surrendered in neighbouring Chhattisgarh. Police said the district has not witnessed major Naxal activity since 2011, marking a significant achievement as Maoist influence in Odisha
24 January,2026 12:53 PM IST | Bhubaneswar | PTI
Five of the cadres surrendered with two Insas rifles, two Single Loading Rifles (SLRs), a carbine and a muzzle-loading gun, the official said
24 January,2026 08:51 AM IST | Chhattisgarh | Agencies-1769078081851_d.png "Six dead, five injured in massive kiln explosion at Chhattisgarh iron plant")
Rescue teams rushed to an iron plant in Balodabazar after a kiln explosion caused heavy damage, leaving six workers dead and five injured. Authorities have begun an investigation into the incident
22 January,2026 04:24 PM IST | Balodabazar (Chhattisgarh) | ANIADVERTISEMENT
