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Chhattisgarh Tourism Board Chairman Neelu Sharma met Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai in Raipur to extend birthday greetings, praising his leadership and highlighting the state’s progress in tourism, agriculture, and industrial development.

The Solar Sujala Scheme is helping farmers in Rajnandgaon reduce irrigation costs and increase productivity, with repairs of non-functional solar pumps restoring benefits and strengthening the rural economy.

Rajnandgaon Police conducted a one-day training workshop for station clerks and assistants to improve record management, compliance with new criminal laws, and administrative efficiency across police stations in the district.

मध्य प्रदेश के नेमच जिले के रणपुर गांव में आंगनवाड़ी कुक कंचन बाई मेघवाल ने मधुमक्खियों के हमले के दौरान करीब 20 बच्चों की जान बचाते हुए अपनी शहादत दे दी। बच्चों को चादर-तिरपाल से ढककर सुरक्षित करने वाली कंचन बाई खुद सैकड़ों डंक झेल गईं और इलाज के दौरान उनका निधन हो गया। उनकी बहादुरी पूरे देश के लिए प्रेरणा बन गई है।

The Kharif Marketing Year 2025–26 paddy procurement campaign has generated widespread satisfaction among farmers in Rajnandgaon. With smooth administrative arrangements and transparent processes, the district has so far procured 19,18,140 quintals of paddy worth ₹455.57 crore, while the lifting process remains in steady progress.

The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) has significantly improved maternal and child health indicators in Rajnandgaon, with around 12,100 pregnant and lactating women receiving financial support in the past two years. The scheme aims to compensate wage loss during pregnancy and ensure proper nutrition for both mother and child.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has sharply criticized the central government following the deadly blast near Delhi’s Red Fort, questioning repeated intelligence lapses despite high-security protocols. Calling for full transparency, Yadav demanded the Centre disclose the conspiracy behind the attack and explain why national security continues to be compromised at such symbolic locations. Investigations are underway, with the NIA probing possible terror links.

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court upheld the core of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 while suspending select provisions, ensuring balance between legislative intent and constitutional safeguards. The ruling halts collectors’ unilateral powers over waqf property and protects existing waqf declarations, sparking mixed reactions. BJP affirmed full compliance with the verdict under PM Modi’s leadership, highlighting its commitment to judicial supremacy.

The Indian government has unveiled "GST 2.0," a major tax reform reducing slabs to just two—5% for essentials and 18% for standard goods—while super luxury and sin items will face a 40% tax. This move will make daily essentials, medicines, education supplies, small vehicles, and household appliances cheaper. The government says the reforms will ease household budgets, boost consumption, and provide stability to MSMEs.

Lal J.K. Vaishnav, widely known as Chhote Raja Bara Chuikhadan, has been appointed National Secretary of the All India Priests’ Association, with additional responsibility for Rajasthan and Gujarat. Religious leaders hailed the appointment as a milestone for strengthening the voice of temple priests across India.

As part of Chhattisgarh Rajat Mahotsav, Rajnandgaon district has launched a mass campaign for 100% issuance of income, caste, and residence certificates through village-level camps from August 20–30, with free facilities for students.

A youth in Rajnandgaon died after falling into an unbarricaded pit dug for drain construction. Congress blamed municipal negligence, submitted a memorandum demanding FIRs, compensation, and warned of protests if action is not taken within three days.