Tag: Rice Millers

Strict Monitoring by Collector Saves Crores, Paddy Auction Raises Policy Questions in Chhattisgarh

BTNI Exclusive Purushottam Tiwari - April 16, 2026

Strict administrative monitoring in Rajnandgaon prevented potential losses worth crores during MSP paddy procurement, while repeated auctions have sparked debate over shifting toward a need-based procurement policy in Chhattisgarh.

Rice Worth ₹80 Crore Still Undeposited by Millers

Chhattisgarh Purushottam Tiwari - November 28, 2025

As the new paddy procurement season begins in Rajnandgaon, a serious concern has surfaced — nearly 1.75 lakh quintals of rice from last year’s custom milling cycle is still undeposited with NAN and FCI. With an estimated market value of around ₹80 crore, the missing stock raises troubling questions about accountability, transparency, and the growing dominance of millers in the system.

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Police Commemoration Day: Rajnandgaon Police Pays Tribute to 154 Martyrs, Honours Families of Fallen Personnel

Rajnandgaon Police observed Police Commemoration Day by paying tribute to 154 police martyrs and honouring their families. IG Ajay Kumar Yadav, SP Lakshya Sharma and SP Ankita Sharma led the tribute ceremony.

SP Ankita Sharma Seeks to Clarify AK-47 Celebratory Firing After Dussehra Arms Worship; IG Ajay Yadav Seeks Explanation

Rajnandgaon SP Ankita Sharma’s AK-47 celebratory firing after Dussehra arms worship has sparked debate over police traditions and firearm safety. IG Ajay Yadav has sought an explanation following directions from Police Headquarters.

Spiritual & Political Guard: Swami Avdheshanand Giri and Bhilai MLA Rikesh Sen Rally Behind SP Ankita Sharma Amid AK-47 Firing Probe

Rajnandgaon SP Ankita Sharma has received public support from Swami Avdheshanand Giri Maharaj and Bhilai MLA Rikesh Sen amid a controversy over ceremonial AK-47 firing during Dussehra Shastra Puja. The Chhattisgarh Police Headquarters has reportedly sought an explanation from the IPS officer, bringing administrative protocol, cultural traditions and women’s empowerment into focus.

Gaurinagar Cow-Slaughter Case: Main Accused’s House Demolished by Bulldozer; Sarva Samaj Submits Memorandum to Collector and SP

Rajnandgaon Municipal Corporation demolished the main accused’s house in the Gaurinagar cow-slaughter case. Sarva Samaj submitted a memorandum to Collector Jitendra Yadav and SP Ankita Sharma, demanding strict legal action, a thorough investigation and better regulation of meat markets.

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