Under Collector Jitendra Yadav’s strict directives, joint teams of Revenue, Food, and Mandi Departments seized 215.60 quintals of illegal paddy on Saturday. With this, total seizures in the current season have touched 123 cases across the district.

Illegal sand excavation has resurfaced in Dongargaon, prompting the Rajnandgaon district administration to launch strict enforcement measures. Multiple vehicles transporting illegally mined sand have been seized in back-to-back operations.

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports organised a Fit India Sunday Cycling Rally for media representatives at Rajnandgaon’s Digvijay Stadium, urging participants to adopt at least 30 minutes of daily physical activity for better health.

During a district-wide review meeting, Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav instructed all committee managers and data entry operators to ensure transparent, error-free paddy procurement. Officers were warned against negligence, while high performers would be formally honoured.

To address the increasing population of stray dogs and related safety concerns, the Rajnandgaon Municipal Corporation has sterilised 800 stray dogs in the last five months and issued fresh orders for an additional 1,000 sterilisations under its intensified animal birth control programme.

खैरागढ़-छुईखदान-गंडई जिले के सैकड़ों किसानों ने प्रस्तावित श्री सीमेंट फैक्ट्री का विरोध करते हुए भिलाई में पर्यावरण मंडल का घेराव किया। ग्रामीणों ने आशंका जताई कि फैक्ट्री लगने से खेती, पानी और पूरे गांव का भविष्य खतरे में पड़ जाएगा। 11 दिसंबर को होने वाली जनसुनवाई को किसान अपनी निर्णायक लड़ाई मान रहे हैं और चेतावनी दे रहे हैं कि सहमति के बिना उद्योग को अनुमति दी गई तो व्यापक आंदोलन किया जाएगा।

In the aftermath of its crushing defeat in Bihar, the Congress finds itself engulfed not in introspection but in a blaze of self-blame. Rahul Gandhi’s “vote theft – vacate the chair” slogan has been dismissed as mere drama by his own party leaders. The anger against Pappu Yadav, open rebellion by workers, and sharp criticism of senior leadership reveal that the Congress’s biggest battle today is not against external rivals but against internal decay, weak organisation, and strategic failures.

Dr. Raman Singh is regarded as a symbol of visionary leadership and inclusive development in Chhattisgarh’s political landscape. Making “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas” his life mantra, he transformed the state through dedication, humility, and transparent governance. From a public representative to a three-term Chief Minister, his journey reflects integrity and commitment to people’s welfare. His efforts brought remarkable progress in education, infrastructure, healthcare, industry, and communication across Rajnandgaon and the entire state.

The Chhattisgarh Branch of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) will mark its three-day Silver Jubilee Celebration in Rajnandgaon on October 3–5 under the leadership of Padma Shri Dr. Pukhraj Bafna. The highlight will be a unique session, “Solutions Through Dialogues and Interaction”, fostering exchange between two generations to derive practical solutions for society, health, and child development.

बिलासपुर विधायक और पूर्व कैबिनेट मंत्री अमर अग्रवाल ने अपने विज़न डॉक्यूमेंट में जिस "एजुकेशन सिटी" की परिकल्पना की थी, वह अब साकार होने जा रही है। 100 करोड़ रुपये की लागत से बन रही इस आधुनिक शैक्षिक परियोजना में कोचिंग भवन, डिजिटल लाइब्रेरी और खेल सुविधाएं शामिल होंगी। यह पहल बिलासपुर को छत्तीसगढ़ का प्रमुख शैक्षणिक केंद्र बनाने की दिशा में बड़ा कदम है।

The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) is not just a railway—it is a marvel of engineering and a symbol of unity. Spanning 272 km through the treacherous Himalayan terrain, this landmark project overcomes extreme geographical, climatic, and security challenges to connect Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of India. Featuring the world’s highest railway bridge over the Chenab River and India’s first cable-stayed railway bridge at Anji Khad, the USBRL is revolutionizing connectivity, boosting regional economies, and reinforcing national integration.

In a thought-provoking post on May 29, Bangalore-based tax practitioner SL Joshi raised concerns about the shift from traditional hard-copy financial statements to digital formats like QR codes and online portals. Highlighting the growing challenges for retail investors, Joshi warned that this digital transformation could limit access to crucial financial data, favoring professional investors while sidelining those without the tools or expertise to keep up. His observations call for urgent attention to inclusivity in corporate financial reporting.