Tag: Dongargarh

A training programme held in Rajnandgaon highlighted oil palm cultivation as a high-income farming option, with farmers eligible for multiple government subsidies and earnings of up to ₹3.20 lakh per hectare.

A Good Governance Week camp under the “Administration at the Doorstep” initiative was held at Madiyan village in Dongargarh block, where villagers received government services, new ration cards and agricultural seed mini kits.

Acting on the directives of Collector Jitendra Yadav, the Rajnandgaon district administration has intensified its crackdown on illegal paddy procurement. On 3 December, joint teams seized 649.60 quintals of illegal paddy worth ₹20.13 lakh across six cases. With this, total seizures during the Kharif Marketing Year 2025-26 have risen to 17,621.86 quintals valued at over ₹5.46 crore, along with eight vehicles. Officials have warned that repeat offenders and middlemen may soon face criminal cases.

Rajnandgaon district intensified its crackdown on illegal paddy trade, seizing 207 quintals in a single day and pushing total seizures this season to 3,859 quintals valued at ₹1.19 crore. The administration warned middlemen of potential criminal action and deployed 24-hour teams at inter-state check-posts to curb unauthorized grain movement.

The Rajnandgaon administration has intensified its crackdown on illegal paddy sales, seizing 820 quintals worth ₹25.42 lakh in a latest raid. With total seizures now at 1,804 quintals and two vehicles, authorities have set up interstate check-posts and ordered strict action against traders storing paddy illegally.

Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh inaugurated the Maa Bamleshwari Environmental Parikrama Path in Dongargarh, featuring over 10,000 trees, deity statues, and wildlife illustrations. The 3.5 km eco-friendly route promotes devotion, health, environmental protection, and cultural values for locals and tourists.

Forest officials in Rajnandgaon have registered a poaching case against four men caught hunting a wild boar in Kolarghat range. The accused have been remanded by the JMFC, Dongargarh, under the Wildlife (Protection) Act.

The Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) will welcome its newly appointed State President Rahul Tikriha during his first visit to Rajnandgaon today. Tikriha will visit Dongargarh’s Maa Bamleshwari Temple before joining a grand series of receptions across the city, attended by senior leaders including Speaker Dr. Raman Singh.

Dongargarh: A delegation of the Maa Bamleshwari Vendors’ Association met Chhattisgarh’s Food Minister Dayaldas Baghel on Sunday, urging a hike in commission rates, timely payment for empty gunny bags, and broader financial support for ration shopkeepers across the state.

Rajnandgaon Collector Dr. Sarvesh N. Bhure conducted a detailed inspection of several remote villages and the Dhara Reservoir in Dongargarh block to evaluate progress under major government schemes. His field visit emphasized the need for timely execution, community participation, and sustainable development to uplift rural areas.

In a significant step towards regional development and healthcare enhancement, Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh inaugurated and laid foundation stones for various development works worth ₹39.23 crore in Dongargarh today. He also launched a modern diagnostic center at Maa Bamleshwari Charitable Hospital, equipped with CT scan, digital X-ray, and sonography services—benefitting thousands in the surrounding region.

As part of the Chhattisgarh government's 'Su-Shasan Tihar' initiative, a grievance redressal camp was organized at Murmunda village in Dongargarh block, covering 12 gram panchayats. Collector Dr. Sarveshwar Narendra Bhure personally addressed the concerns of villagers and directed officials to ensure timely resolutions.