Tourism Minister Rajesh Agrawal flagged off a special train from Rajnandgaon carrying 650 pilgrims from Durg and Bastar divisions to Ayodhya under the Shri Ram Lalla Darshan Yojana. The send-off, marked by chants of “Jai Shri Ram” and festive music, reflected the joy and devotion of the participants.
Rajnandgaon turned festive on August 23 as Mayor and former MP Madhusudan Yadav’s birthday was celebrated as Madhu Mahotsav. From health camps and temple visits to celebrating with elderly and differently-abled citizens, the day reflected the Mayor’s connect with people as thousands gathered to offer greetings.
The AYUSH Department organized a free health and awareness camp at Motipur, Rajnandgaon, benefiting 243 patients with medical checkups, medicines, and health consultations. Mayor Madhusudan Yadav inaugurated the event and also planted a sapling under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign.
On the death anniversary of late minister Leelaram Bhojwani, Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh laid the foundation stone of a ₹20 lakh memorial gateway at Gaurav Path, Rajnandgaon. Recalling Bhojwani’s long political career, Dr. Singh said the gateway would stand as a tribute to his simplicity, dedication, and lifelong service to the people.
On the death anniversary of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh inaugurated the ₹50-lakh Atal Complex in Rajnandgaon and unveiled a life-size statue of the former Prime Minister, calling him an inspiration for the nation and Chhattisgarh’s youth.
Rajnandgaon marked Independence Day with an enthusiastic Independence Run and Tricolour Rally, flagged off by the Mayor and Collector. Hundreds of citizens, officials, students, and athletes joined the event, blending patriotism with a message of health and cleanliness.
Former councillor Heman Ostwal has written to Rajnandgaon Mayor Madhusudan Yadav, raising serious concerns over the AMRUT Mission’s execution and the recurring supply of contaminated water. He demanded transparency over machinery procurement and urged a probe into alleged past irregularities at the Mohara Filter Plant.
A high-level meeting of the Digdarshan Stadium Management Committee was held under the chairmanship of Collector Dr. Sarveshwar Narendra Bhure to chart the roadmap for enhancing sports activities in Rajnandgaon. Plans include a state-of-the-art synthetic badminton court, box courts under the city flyover, and improved maintenance infrastructure, all funded by a ₹6 crore state grant.
In response to the rising water level in the Mohara River due to heavy rainfall, Mayor Madhusudan Yadav conducted an inspection of the Mohara Shivnath River and the city’s water treatment facility. Accompanied by Commissioner Atul Vishwakarma and other key officials, the Mayor instructed the Water Resources Department to monitor the situation closely and open the remaining river gates once conditions permit. He emphasized the need for regular maintenance and cleaning of the anicut to restore the river’s water storage capacity, ensuring uninterrupted drinking water supply for the city.
In response to the growing global water crisis, Rajnandgaon will witness a grand ‘Jal Yatra’ on June 11, 2025, under the ongoing Water Conservation Mega Campaign. The procession, led by Padma Shri Fulbasan Yadav, will begin at 2:30 PM from Gayatri Mandir and culminate at Gandhi Sabhagrah, where Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh and MP Santosh Pandey will address the gathering.
During the "One Nation One Election" seminar organized by the social organization Udayachal at the Padmashri Govindram Nirmalkar Auditorium in Rajnandgaon, Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh stated that around 80 percent of the population supports the concept of simultaneous elections. He highlighted that it ensures social and economic stability. Other dignitaries, including Padmashri Dr. Pukhraj Bafna, MP Santosh Pandey, former MLA Shivratan Sharma, and Mayor Madhusudan Yadav, also strongly supported the initiative, emphasizing the benefits of reduced costs, efficient resource use, and strengthened democracy.