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A verification at Chhuriya paddy procurement centre in Rajnandgaon has revealed that 810 quintals of paddy were missing from stock despite full records and payments worth ₹25 lakh already made to farmers. The case has raised serious questions over past MSP procurement practices amid intensified action by the district administration.

A tehsil-level inquiry has confirmed illegal encroachment on nearly 10 acres of government grazing land by Crest Steel & Power Limited in Tedesara, Rajnandgaon. The findings follow a complaint by the village sarpanch, with administration preparing legal action against the company.

Ganesh Medical Store at Rajnandgaon’s Manav Mandir Chowk was burgled again, with thieves stealing ₹65,000 in cash just weeks after a ₹7 lakh theft. Repeated incidents at the same shop have raised concerns over city security and posed a tough challenge for police.

During Good Governance Week, Rajnandgaon’s Administration to Villages campaign has boosted the implementation of welfare schemes through coordinated efforts, transparency and accountability, with officials highlighting achievements in water conservation, health, housing and rural development.