Tag: Chhattisgarh News

The Indian Red Cross Society, Rajnandgaon, will organize a free multi-specialty health camp on September 17, offering consultations by top specialists, Ayushman card services, and blood donation under the Seva Pakhwada initiative marking PM Narendra Modi’s birthday.

Former CM Dr. Raman Singh’s efforts have secured approval for the strengthening of four key rural roads in Rajnandgaon, promising improved connectivity and accelerated regional development.

The Chhattisgarh Government’s Public Relations Department has invited entries for the Chandulal Chandrakar and Madhukar Kher Memorial Journalism Awards 2025. Journalists from print and electronic media will be honored with ₹50,000 each for outstanding reporting and creative writing. The last date to apply is September 19.

The PM Suryaghar Free Electricity Scheme has transformed the life of Rajnandgaon resident Chintaram Chandravanshi, who now pays zero electricity bills after installing a 5 KW rooftop solar system. With central and state subsidies, the initiative is bringing double benefits to consumers while promoting clean energy adoption.

Chairing the weekly time-limit meeting at the Collectorate, Collector Dr. Sarveshwar Narendra Bhure emphasized that all departments must deliver quality work aligned with the benchmarks set under the Atal Monitoring Portal. He instructed officials to expedite the resolution of disputed land and partition cases, accelerate issuance of income, caste, and residence certificates through camps, and ensure timely implementation of key welfare schemes including PM Awas Yojana, PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme, Ayushman Card distribution, and PM Vishwakarma Yojana. The Collector also reviewed preparations for the inauguration of a new CT Scan machine, Bhoomi Poojan of a Trauma Centre, and the rollout of online smart classrooms and coaching classes.

Tourism Minister Rajesh Agrawal flagged off a special train from Rajnandgaon carrying 650 pilgrims from Durg and Bastar divisions to Ayodhya under the Shri Ram Lalla Darshan Yojana. The send-off, marked by chants of “Jai Shri Ram” and festive music, reflected the joy and devotion of the participants.

Lal J.K. Vaishnav, widely known as Chhote Raja Bara Chuikhadan, has been appointed National Secretary of the All India Priests’ Association, with additional responsibility for Rajasthan and Gujarat. Religious leaders hailed the appointment as a milestone for strengthening the voice of temple priests across India.

A District Process Lab was inaugurated in Rajnandgaon under the Adi Karmayogi Campaign to expand the reach of government schemes in tribal areas. District Panchayat President Kiran Vaishnav emphasized the initiative’s role in building a strong network to connect people with welfare programs.

Municipal Commissioner Atul Vishwakarma inspected the Mohara immersion pond in Rajnandgaon, directing civic staff to ensure cleanliness, fresh water, proper lighting, and road maintenance ahead of the Ganesh festival.

Chhattisgarh has approved the construction of 166 Mahatari Sadan with a budget of ₹49.80 crore to empower rural women. Seven centres will be built in Rajnandgaon district, each serving as a hub for community participation, livelihood generation, and women’s self-reliance.

Rajnandgaon Collector Dr. Sarveshwar Narendra Bhure directed Government Medical College and District Hospital to work in close coordination, stressing that patient treatment should always be the top priority.

A youth in Rajnandgaon died after falling into an unbarricaded pit dug for drain construction. Congress blamed municipal negligence, submitted a memorandum demanding FIRs, compensation, and warned of protests if action is not taken within three days.