Congress leader Vipin Yadav has criticised the state budget, alleging inadequate focus on farmers, youth employment, healthcare, and Rajnandgaon’s development, while warning about rising debt and fiscal concerns.
Jainam Baid welcomed the Chhattisgarh state budget presented under Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, calling it growth-oriented and governance-focused, with major allocations for infrastructure, water supply, education, and urban development aimed at accelerating long-term progress.
Rajnandgaon district has received approval of over ₹5.77 crore under the State Disaster Mitigation Fund for 2025–26, which will be used for embankments, culverts and stop dam projects to strengthen infrastructure and reduce flood risks.
Reacting to the Union Budget 2026–27, a retired ITBP Commandant and Indian Navy veteran has termed the budget strategically sound and security-conscious, noting that while Chhattisgarh received no direct allocation, enhanced capital expenditure, defence modernisation, and social sector spending offer significant indirect opportunities—provided the state proactively aligns local priorities with central schemes.
Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav chaired a review meeting of construction agencies on Friday, directing officials to immediately commence approved projects and ensure quality completion within stipulated timelines, while warning contractors of strict action for delays.
Strict action warned against delays; officials directed to maintain construction standards across all sites
Published on: January 29, 2026By: BTNILocation:...
With a clear vision and sustained efforts under the leadership of Assembly Speaker and former Chief Minister Dr. Raman Singh, Rajnandgaon is set to achieve a modern and efficient electricity distribution system by 2026, focusing on faster complaint resolution, new substations, and technical upgrades to ensure reliable power supply for citizens.
Union Tourism and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Thursday described Chhattisgarh as the new “growth engine” of India’s development, as he and Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai laid the foundation stone for the ambitious Bhoramdev Corridor project in Kabirdham district. Built at a cost of ₹146 crore under Swadesh Darshan Scheme 2.0, the project aims to develop Bhoramdev into a world-class spiritual and heritage tourism destination on the lines of Ujjain and Varanasi.
Speaker Dr. Raman Singh inaugurated the ₹1.33 crore BT road project at Rajnandgaon’s Adarsh Krishi Upaj Mandi, calling the market yard the “capital of Rajnandgaon’s development.” He highlighted the Mandi’s vital role in state-level paddy procurement and urged officials to ensure timely and quality construction for the benefit of farmers and traders.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi, expanding high-speed connectivity to Khajuraho, Lucknow, Udaipur, and Bengaluru. The move is expected to boost tourism, business travel, and regional development.
Mayor Madhusudan Yadav assured Srishti Colony residents that the Municipal Corporation will take strict action against illegal encroachments obstructing roads and public areas, promising swift inspection and enforcement to protect community spaces.
Ahead of Diwali, Mayor Madhusudan Yadav inspected Rajnandgaon’s Station Para area, reviewing sanitation and underbridge construction work. He instructed officials to resolve waterlogging issues, expedite the underbridge project, and ensure regular waste collection and segregation. Responding to residents’ requests, he also directed preparations for road and drainage improvements in Shikshak Nagar. The initiative aligns with Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai’s emphasis on city-wide cleanliness and public health safety.