G.R. Markam has assumed charge as the new Commissioner of the Rajnandgaon Municipal Corporation. A 2014-batch Chhattisgarh State Administrative Service officer, he previously served as Additional Collector of Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki and has earlier held the posts of Tehsildar in Rajnandgaon and SDM in Dongargarh.
Heavy rainfall has caused waterlogging at Rajnandgaon District Hospital, disrupting X-ray services and affecting patients. Congress leader Rishi Shastri has blamed inadequate drainage and alleged irregular urban development, calling for stricter action against officials and colonisers.
Chhattisgarh Urban Local Bodies Pensioners’ Association State President Dr. D.C. Jain has urged the Rajnandgaon Municipal Corporation Commissioner to protect and restore civic properties facing neglect and encroachment. He highlighted the deteriorating condition of the Women’s Market building and the Bhainsa Kotha park, calling for immediate corrective action.
Allegations of corruption and irregularities have surfaced in Rajnandgaon’s municipal road construction projects, with former Congress leader Hemant Ostwal claiming that roads worth ₹10 crore remain incomplete even after 15 months. He has demanded strict intervention by the district administration.
Rajnandgaon Municipal Corporation sealed seven shops and disconnected eight water connections during its intensified revenue recovery drive, warning defaulters of further action including property attachment if dues remain unpaid.
Ahead of the end of the financial year, Rajnandgaon Municipal Corporation has intensified its revenue recovery efforts by sealing 10 shops at the Bhaisakotha commercial complex for non-payment of premium and shop rent, despite repeated notices to the occupants.
Municipal Commissioner Atul Vishwakarma inspected sanitation arrangements and drain construction works in Prabhat Nagar and Rajiv Nagar, directing officials to enforce cleanliness norms, impose penalties on violations, and complete drainage projects within the deadline to prevent monsoon waterlogging.
Municipal Commissioner Atul Vishwakarma inspected the Rewadih SLRM Centre and sanitation facilities, directing officials to accelerate composting from wet waste, ensure proper waste segregation, and maintain cleanliness across public spaces, drains, toilets and municipal properties.
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.
Former corporator Hemant Ostwal has written to the Rajnandgaon Collector alleging serious irregularities and attempts to suppress illegal plotting cases near Ram Darbar Temple and other city areas, demanding a fair investigation and strict legal action.
The Rajnandgaon Municipal Corporation has stepped up its cattle catching drive, seizing eight stray animals from city areas and resolving complaints under Nidan 1100, while urging cattle owners to keep their animals restrained to prevent traffic disruption and accidents.
The Rajnandgaon Municipal Corporation has released ₹63.83 lakh as honorarium to 442 Swachhta Didis for door-to-door waste collection work during October and November 2025 under the Mission Clean City scheme, ensuring timely payment and strengthening urban sanitation services.