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.
On the eve of Dongargarh Railway Station's inauguration under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, former MLA Vinod KhandeKhar lauded PM Modi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for transforming the religious town's connectivity and tourism potential. The station now boasts modern amenities, cultural aesthetics, and green technology, reflecting a holistic development model for Chhattisgarh.
Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited (CSPDCL) has energized a newly constructed 33/11 kV substation in Kanhardabri village under the Dongargarh subdivision. Built at a cost of ₹2.92 crore under the Chief Minister’s Power Infrastructure Development Scheme, the substation is expected to ensure high-quality and uninterrupted electricity supply to approximately 1,625 consumers across eight villages. The facility was inaugurated by Executive Director Shri Shirish Selat in the presence of senior engineers and project officials.