Tag: Chhattisgarh News

Chhattisgarh’s UCC committee held consultations in Raipur with tribal and women’s representatives, receiving suggestions on marriage, divorce, maintenance, inheritance, property rights and protection of traditional customs.

Chhattisgarh Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap highlighted the government's focus on forest conservation alongside the prosperity of forest-dependent communities. He said over 3.67 crore saplings have been planted across 62,441 acres under the Kisan Vriksh Mitra Scheme, while the state's tiger population has increased from 18 in 2022 to 35 in 2026.

Rajnandgaon Police arrested a man for allegedly selling illegal liquor in Dhangaon and seized 8.10 bulk litres of country-made and English liquor worth ₹5,080. The accused was booked under Section 34(2) of the Excise Act and sent to judicial custody.

District Cooperative Central Bank Rajnandgaon held its 49th Annual General Meeting with representatives of 356 cooperative societies. Chairman Sachin Baghel launched the IMPS facility, enabling nearly 4 lakh customers to benefit from instant fund transfers and improved digital banking services.

CSPDCL Chief Engineer H.K. Meshram inspected the under-construction 33/11 kV substation at Vicharpur Nawagaon in Rajnandgaon. The ₹3.28 crore project will benefit around 4,250 consumers across 31 villages after completion.

The Rajnandgaon Agriculture Department has inspected 122 pesticide sales centres as part of an enforcement drive against illegal trade. Nine licences were suspended, sales were banned at 22 centres and one licence was cancelled for violations.

Rajnandgaon Mayor Madhusudan Yadav’s birthday was celebrated with enthusiasm across the city, with a grand public welcome in Nandai. Residents, BJP workers and social workers joined the celebrations and extended warm wishes to the three-time Mayor.

A special photo exhibition on ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’, ‘Vande Mataram’ and the Remembrance Day of the Horrors of Partition was organised at the Rajnandgaon Collectorate. The exhibition showcased the 150-year journey of Vande Mataram, the evolution of the Tricolour and the sacrifices of freedom fighters, while a special selfie zone added an interactive element for visitors.

Rajnandgaon Municipal Corporation will organise PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana camps across residential colonies from August 21 to September 1. The evening camps will provide information, registration assistance and guidance on rooftop solar systems, with the objective of promoting clean energy and helping households reduce their electricity bills.

Rajnandgaon Municipal Commissioner G.R. Markam has issued notices to two women’s self-help groups after sanitation work was reportedly stopped in four wards without prior notice. The Commissioner warned of deductions from their monthly bills, stressing that sanitation is an essential service, particularly during the monsoon season.

BJP Rajnandgaon district president Komal Singh Rajput criticised Congress over its reported decision to restrict Vande Mataram to its first two stanzas at party platforms, accusing the party of placing its CWC decision above the law. In a separate statement, Rajput welcomed Chhattisgarh Cabinet approval of the ₹500-crore State AI Mission, which will be implemented over five years and includes 100 AI data labs, five Centres of Excellence, support for 300+ AI startups and specialised AI training for 6 lakh students and 1.5 lakh government employees.

A Surya Sabha was organised in Keshotola village of Chhuriya block to promote the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. Collector Jitendra Yadav explained the registration, vendor selection, loan, subsidy and billing process to villagers. Rajnandgaon district has so far received 10,698 applications, with 5,036 solar plants installed and 3,575 beneficiaries receiving subsidies. During the programme, 200 fruit-bearing saplings, including mango, guava and amla, were also planted under the Awas Vatika initiative.