Just a day after assuming charge as Rajnandgaon City Congress President, Jeetu Mudliyar ignited the political atmosphere with a fiery protest that saw party workers torching an effigy of Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai at Manav Mandir Chowk.
With procurement at ₹3100 per quintal and improved facilities at procurement centres, farmers in Rajnandgaon express satisfaction. Many are using the proceeds to upgrade homes, expand farming, and invest in irrigation.
Rajnandgaon district has launched one of the toughest crackdowns in two decades against illegal paddy trade, following CM Vishnudev Sai’s strict directives. In just seven days, authorities have seized 3,859 quintals of illegal paddy worth over ₹1.19 crore, intensified border surveillance, and placed all 1,500 mandi licensees under scrutiny. The district is fast becoming a model for transparent paddy procurement.
Farmer Nandkishore from Rajnandgaon expressed joy after selling his paddy on the first day of procurement under the Kharif Marketing Year 2025-26, praising the government’s support price of ₹3,100 per quintal and its transparent, farmer-friendly online systems.
Sulakshana Pandit, the eminent playback singer and actress born in Raigarh, has passed away. Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai expressed deep grief, calling her demise a profound loss to Chhattisgarh’s cultural heritage.
Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai visited the Speaker’s residence in Rajnandgaon to greet Dr. Raman Singh on his birthday, presenting a floral bouquet and wishing him a long, healthy, and fulfilling life. Senior ministers, MLAs, and officials joined in celebrating the occasion.
Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai and Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh graced a grand musical evening in Rajnandgaon featuring Padma Shri Kailash Kher. The CM praised Dr. Singh’s pivotal role in Chhattisgarh’s all-round development, while the event celebrated the region’s cultural and spiritual unity.
A grand celebration in Rajnandgaon marked the birthday of Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh, where he hailed PM Modi’s 25 years of uninterrupted service and praised CM Vishnudev Sai’s leadership. BJP leaders and citizens alike lauded Dr. Singh as a “people’s leader” and architect of Chhattisgarh’s development.
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.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai invited South Korean investors during the Investor Connect programme in Seoul, emphasizing the state’s Industrial Policy 2024–30, rich resources, and business-friendly environment as key attractions for global investment.
In the remote tribal village of Bortalav, Rajnandgaon district, the life of daily-wage worker Shweta Bai changed with the gift of a permanent home under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin). The newly constructed house, complete with a toilet, has brought stability, dignity, and relief from years of hardship during monsoons.