Purushottam Tiwari

Rajnandgaon district has exceeded its seed production registration target under the Rabi 2025–26 Seed Production Programme, achieving coverage of 1,146 hectares against the prescribed target of 1,000 hectares. Officials said the milestone reflects strong farmer participation and focused efforts by the Agriculture Department to promote certified seed production, particularly in pulses and oilseeds.

School Education Minister Gajendra Yadav on Wednesday said Chhattisgarh has achieved its most significant development in the energy sector over the past 25 years, transforming citizens’ lives and accelerating agricultural and industrial growth. Speaking at the Silver Jubilee celebrations of Chhattisgarh’s statehood in Rajnandgaon, the minister highlighted major power infrastructure expansion and ongoing initiatives such as the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme.

Rajnandgaon District Administration has intensified efforts to eliminate filaria, with Collector Jitendra Yadav chairing a District Filaria Task Force meeting to review preparedness for the upcoming Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign scheduled from February 10 to 25. Officials emphasized 100 percent coverage of eligible beneficiaries and urged citizens to cooperate by consuming the prescribed anti-filarial medicines.

Chikhli Outpost Police Take Swift Action; Accused Booked Under Arms Act and Sent to Jail Published on: February 05, 2026By:...

In a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking, Rajnandgaon police, in coordination with the Cyber Cell, arrested three accused who were attempting to transport over 14 kilograms of ganja concealed inside an e-auto. Acting on a tip-off, the team intercepted the vehicle at Tedesara village and recovered contraband worth more than ₹7.33 lakh, along with the vehicle and other items, taking the total seizure value to ₹9.47 lakh.

India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval played a decisive role in reshaping India–US trade ties by taking a firm stand against pressure during tense negotiations under President Donald Trump. His strategy of patience and resolve ultimately led to a major breakthrough, with US tariffs on key Indian exports slashed from 50% to 18%, boosting sectors like textiles, seafood, jewellery, and pharmaceuticals.