Purushottam Tiwari

Rajnandgaon Excise Department registered 521 cases and arrested 516 accused between April 1 and October 31, 2026. Officials seized 2,096.18 bulk litres of liquor and four vehicles.

BJP Rajnandgaon District President Komal Singh Rajput welcomed the reported changes to the Agniveer scheme, including an additional two years of service, saying the decision would strengthen youth opportunities and national security.

Chhattisgarh Governor Ramen Deka extended Diwali greetings to people across the state and country, wishing happiness, peace and prosperity and urging citizens to share festive joy with those in need.

Chhattisgarh has taken a major step towards a digital and paperless Assembly as a two-day NeVA training programme concluded, familiarising officials with digital legislative procedures and technical modules.

Chhattisgarh Chief Secretary Vikasheel reviewed the Krishak Unnati Yojana Kharif 2026, directing integration of AgriStack, the paddy procurement portal and Digital Crop Survey to ensure transparent subsidy distribution.

The Rajnandgaon district administration has cancelled a 43-year-old lease of 22.90 acres of prime government land in Nandai village, estimated to be worth more than ₹100 crore. The land was originally allotted for the free treatment and rehabilitation of leprosy patients. Following an administrative inquiry, the lease was cancelled over alleged violations of lease conditions, unauthorised transfer of possession and commercial use of the property. Collector Jitendra Yadav has directed the Tehsildar to take physical possession of the entire land within seven days. The administration has also instructed health officials to ensure uninterrupted treatment and proper arrangements for any patients currently residing there.