Chhattisgarh’s Shaktipeeth Project aims to develop a spiritual tourism circuit connecting Maa Bamleshwari, Maa Mahamaya, Maa Danteshwari, Maa Bageshwari and Maa Chandrahassini temples, with a ₹5-crore budget provision for 2026–27 and a proposed ₹200-crore plan for Ratanpur’s Maa Mahamaya Temple.
Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav reviewed arrangements for the Maa Bamleshwari Navratri fair in Dongargarh, directing departments to strengthen pilgrim safety, healthcare, drinking water, traffic management and security for an expected 10 lakh devotees.
Chichola Police arrested absconding accused Sachin Verma in a Rajnandgaon hotel extortion and vandalism case. Police also seized the car allegedly used in the incident.
Dongargarh Police arrested a 45-year-old man with 5.174 kg of ganja and seized a motorcycle, taking the total value of the seized material to ₹3.03 lakh. Action was taken under Section 20(B) of the NDPS Act.
Dongargarh’s traditional Govinda Utsav and Krishna Janmashtami celebrations concluded peacefully with more than 50,000 devotees. Over 300 police personnel ensured security, crowd control and smooth traffic management with zero major incidents.
Dongargarh Police arrested a man accused of cheating a woman of ₹2 lakh on the pretext of securing a government job. The accused allegedly promised employment in an Eklavya Model Residential School but failed to provide the job or return the money.
In-Charge Secretary Avinash Champawat inspected PM SHRI School Dongargarh, reviewed academic and digital learning systems, interacted with students, and directed officials to strengthen competitive exam preparation and introduce AI-based education for improved learning outcomes.
Amid a surge of श्रद्धालु during Chaitra Navratri, Sanjay Shrivastava visited Bamleshwari Temple in Dongargarh, where he was warmly welcomed by local leaders and temple authorities.
The development project of Maa Bamleshwari Devi Temple in Dongargarh under the Union Ministry of Tourism’s PRASAD scheme has been completed at a cost of Rs 48.43 crore. The initiative includes extensive infrastructure upgrades and a 9.5-acre Shri Yantra–shaped tourist facility centre aimed at improving amenities for devotees and boosting religious tourism in Chhattisgarh.
In a major success highlighting efficiency and sensitivity in policing, Chichola police traced a woman missing for six months and safely brought her back from Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir. The operation, backed by technical surveillance and inter-state coordination, brought relief and joy to the victim’s family.
The GST Savings Festival was celebrated in Dongargarh with traders, artisans, and citizens joining hands to promote ‘Vocal for Local’ and next-gen GST reforms. Leaders called it an “economic freedom” celebration for every family in India.
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Dongargarh, held a successful tree plantation program under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam – Mission LiFE' initiative. Local officials, teachers, and students planted saplings and pledged to protect the environment, emphasizing the importance of trees in combating pollution and promoting sustainability.