Rajnandgaon Mayor Madhusudan Yadav was rushed to Raipur late Saturday night after his health suddenly deteriorated. Following medical evaluation and precautionary ICU admission, doctors confirmed his condition is stable, with all reports normal. He has now been shifted to a general ward.
With the aim of strengthening the Indian economy by promoting indigenous products, a grand Swadeshi Fair will be organised in Rajnandgaon from January 22 to January 28. The fair, to be inaugurated by MP Santosh Pandey and Mayor Madhusudan Yadav, will feature a wide range of Swadeshi goods, cultural performances and competitions, with special focus on local products and self-reliant India.
On the occasion of National Youth Day, a district-level one-day personality development camp was inaugurated by Mayor Madhusudan Yadav at Urja Park, Rajnandgaon, witnessing enthusiastic participation of more than 300 NSS volunteers from across the district.
Pioneer Public School’s annual function was celebrated with grandeur in Rajnandgaon, featuring vibrant cultural performances by students and graced by Mayor Madhusudan Yadav as the chief guest.
Mayor Madhusudan Yadav visited the Police Line 18 Acre area in Rajnandgaon and directed officials to take immediate measures to resolve drinking water supply issues, including interlinking water tanks and initiating borewell drilling ahead of the summer season.
Thousands gathered at Lakholi Mukti Dham in Rajnandgaon for the last rites of young Kathavachak Krishna Shubham Maharaj, as leaders and social organisations paid tribute and Dr Raman Singh conveyed condolences to the bereaved family.
For the first time in Rajnandgaon district, a one-day personality development camp will be organised on January 12 at Urja Park, Rani Sagar Chowpatty, to mark the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, celebrated as National Youth Day.
Raising serious concerns over an alleged ₹16 crore corruption case in the Budhasagar–Ranisagar beautification project, former councillor Hemant Ostwal has questioned the prolonged inaction and urged the Mayor to initiate transparent legal proceedings without further delay.
Mayor Madhusudan Yadav inspected the newly constructed building of a government school in Motipur, stressing the need for e-learning, improved infrastructure and cleanliness. He reaffirmed his vision of providing private school-like facilities in government schools across Rajnandgaon.
To address the increasing population of stray dogs and related safety concerns, the Rajnandgaon Municipal Corporation has sterilised 800 stray dogs in the last five months and issued fresh orders for an additional 1,000 sterilisations under its intensified animal birth control programme.
During a review meeting in Rajnandgaon, Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh raised concern over the slow submission of SIR enumeration forms in urban areas, urging citizens to act promptly to avoid losing their voting rights. Senior BJP leaders, including Mayor Madhusudan Yadav, reviewed constituency-wise progress and encouraged residents to participate seriously in the ongoing campaign.
On the completion of five years of the ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’, Rajnandgaon hosted a large anti-addiction pledge ceremony where Mayor Madhusudan Yadav led the pledge. Cultural performances by students and social organizations highlighted the harmful effects of addiction and reinforced the call for a drug-free society.