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Under the chairmanship of Collector Dr. Sarveshwar Narendra Bhure, the District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Governing Council approved development projects worth ₹60 crore, with a special focus on education, nutrition, healthcare, women’s empowerment, and infrastructure in directly and indirectly mining-affected areas.

A high-level meeting of the Digdarshan Stadium Management Committee was held under the chairmanship of Collector Dr. Sarveshwar Narendra Bhure to chart the roadmap for enhancing sports activities in Rajnandgaon. Plans include a state-of-the-art synthetic badminton court, box courts under the city flyover, and improved maintenance infrastructure, all funded by a ₹6 crore state grant.

CEO Zila Panchayat Suruchi Singh emphasized expanding citizen participation in the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme during a review meeting in Rajnandgaon. The district has topped in Ayushman Card registration, while key directives were issued for school repairs, health safety during the monsoon, and DMF-based proposals.

A high-tech cheating scandal rocked the PWD Sub-Engineer exam in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, as a burqa-clad woman was caught using electronic gadgets like a tablet and walkie-talkie to aid a candidate. The NSUI intervened, leading to police action and a formal investigation, raising serious questions about exam security.

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During the ordinary meeting of the Zila Panchayat held at the district headquarters, Chairperson Kiran Ravindra Vaishnav issued firm directives to departmental officials for the prompt repair and tendering of several long-pending and dilapidated roads across the district. The meeting also saw detailed discussions on stalled infrastructure projects, deteriorating school buildings, and the urgent need for sanitation improvements in rural schools.

Srimati Ramotin Thakur of Rajnandgaon was honored as a ‘Lakhpati Didi’ by District Panchayat CEO Sushri Suruchi Singh for her inspiring transformation from a homemaker to a successful farmer. Her journey, under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM), showcases true women empowerment as she learned to drive a tractor and embraced modern farming techniques to achieve financial independence.

An inspirational UPSC guidance program was held in Rajnandgaon, featuring 2025 IAS toppers, DFO Ayush Jain, Collector Dr. Sarveshwar Bhure, and CEO Shruti Singh. The event infused new energy and motivation among hundreds of aspirants. DFO Ayush Jain’s electrifying speech, highlighting the vast scope of UPSC and sharing personal strategies, was a major highlight. The program was live-streamed and praised widely by participants and senior journalist Ashok Pandey, who called it a milestone event for youth empowerment.

A major protest erupted in Phuljhar village, Rajnandgaon, against New Look Biofuels for allegedly laying an unauthorized pipeline to divert water from Kopeidih reservoir for industrial use. Led by Congress leaders Bhagwat Sahu and Jitendra Mudliyar, hundreds of villagers accused the company of depriving farmers of irrigation water. The protestors demanded immediate FIRs against company officials and complicit government officers.

At a grand felicitation event hosted by Dainik Bhaskar at Govindram Nirmalkar Auditorium, Rajnandgaon MLA and former Chief Minister Dr. Raman Singh felicitated meritorious students with mementos and certificates of excellence. Students from Gayatri Vidya Mandir, Kanchanbag, were among the key awardees, expressing pride in receiving the honour from such distinguished hands.

In a major step toward educational reform, the Vinoba Team and Rajnandgaon District Administration signed an MoU to enhance the quality of education in government schools. Through the Vinoba App, this initiative will empower teachers with digital tools, streamline academic programs, and significantly improve student learning outcomes, positioning Rajnandgaon as a model for innovation in public education.

In a significant crackdown on the illegal liquor trade, the Excise Department in Rajnandgaon has seized 16.380 bulk litres of country liquor, including Santri-brand liquor manufactured in Maharashtra, along with a motorcycle used for transportation. The action follows the directives of Collector Dr. Sarveshwar Narendra Bhure to curb liquor smuggling and public intoxication.