Tag: Bastar Dussehra

Rural Empowerment Through Tourism: A Unique Initiative of the Vishnu Deo Sai Government

Chhattisgarh Purushottam Tiwari - October 10, 2026

Chhattisgarh’s tourism initiatives under Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai aim to empower rural communities through the Chhattisgarh Homestay Policy, tourism industry incentives and the ₹1 lakh Chendru State Rural Tourism Award.

Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Praises Bastar as India’s Emerging Iconic Destination: “If You Haven’t Seen Bastar, You Haven’t Seen India”

Tourism Purushottam Tiwari - June 26, 2026

Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has hailed Bastar as India's next iconic tourism destination, stating, "If you haven't seen Bastar, you haven't seen India." Highlighting the region's breathtaking natural beauty, rich tribal heritage, and remarkable transformation from a conflict-affected area to a thriving tourism hub, he said Bastar is poised to become one of the country's most sought-after travel destinations under the Centre's vision of developing 50 new iconic tourist sites.

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Gauri Nagar Cattle Slaughter Case: 10 Named Accused and One Juvenile Arrested, Sent to Jail

Rajnandgaon police have reported the arrest of 10 named accused and one juvenile in the Gauri Nagar cattle slaughter case. CCTV footage and technical evidence reportedly helped investigators identify suspects, while municipal action at an alleged meat-selling site has raised questions about local monitoring.

Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav and Zila Panchayat CEO Durga Prasad Adhikari’s Simplicity Wins Public Attention

Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav and Zila Panchayat CEO Durga Prasad Adhikari drew public attention after visiting Maa Bamleshwari Temple in Dongargarh on foot alongside devotees. Their simplicity, public accessibility and reported progress in revenue case disposal have become subjects of discussion.

Political Storm Over the A B Bajpeyee’s (Atal ji) Principle: ‘Differences Are Acceptable, But They Must Not Turn Into Discord’

Political tensions have reportedly emerged within the Rajnandgaon BJP following Chhattisgarh Minister Ramvichar Netam’s visit to Congress MLA Daleshwar Sahu’s farmhouse in Dongargaon. Local BJP leaders have raised concerns over the reported lack of organisational intimation, while the minister’s announcement of an analysis machine for farmers has become a subject of political discussion.

Sale of Bhilai Steel Plant: Reports Are False and Misleading, Says BSP

Bhilai Steel Plant has termed reports about its proposed sale false and misleading. The plant said the Ministry of Steel and PIB Fact Check had rejected the claims and urged employees, stakeholders and Chhattisgarh residents to rely on official sources.

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