Raipur . The process of implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) law has begun in Chhattisgarh, and a state-level committee has been formed for this purpose. A one-day meeting has been organized by the Raipur Muslim community to submit suggestions to the committee. This information was provided by Dr. Salim Raj, Chairman of the Chhattisgarh State Waqf Board (Cabinet Minister rank). The

meeting will be held on September 1st at Guru Ghasidas Auditorium.  
This meeting of the Muslim community will be held on Tuesday, September 1st, 2026, at Guru Ghasidas Auditorium, in front of the office of the Chhattisgarh State Waqf Board, Collectorate Chowk, Raipur. The meeting will gather suggestions from intellectuals within the Muslim community. This announcement has been made through announcements on Fridays in all mosques in Raipur. The organizers have appealed

for written suggestions in duplicate.  
Suggestions regarding the UCC should be submitted in duplicate, addressed to the Chairman, Uniform Civil Code Committee, Chhattisgarh. The meeting will be attended by Shahar Qazi Qari Dr. Mohammad Imran Ashrafi as the chief guest, and chaired by senior advocate Mr. Faisal Rizvi. Suggestions made by the Muslim community will be collected at the meeting and presented to the members of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Committee, Chhattisgarh, at 4:00 p.m.

From Bank Mitra to BC Sakhi, Didi became a millionaire by owning her own electronic scooter and a permanent house.

Deputy Chief Minister unveiled the statue of martyr Veer Narayan Singh.

Raipur . Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission Chairman Ms. Rita Shandilya met Governor Shri Ramen Deka at Lok Bhavan today. She handed over the twenty-fifth annual report of Chhattisgarh State Public Service Commission for the period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 to Shri Deka. State Public Service Commission members Dr. Praveen Verma, Dr. Sarita Uikey, Shri Santkumar Netam, Shri D Rahul Venkat, Shri Chandra Kumar Ajgale, Shri H L Dhruv and Smt. Leena Kosam were present on the occasion.

Raipur - Chhattisgarh's rich mineral resources and vast potential for critical minerals have the potential to propel the state to new heights of development. Our goal is not just to extract minerals from the earth, but to develop the entire mineral value chain in Chhattisgarh, from exploration to excavation, processing to value addition, and advanced manufacturing to recycling. This will increase investment in the state, establish new industries, and create large-scale employment opportunities for the youth. Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai stated this while addressing the road show for the eighth tranche of auction of critical and strategic mineral blocks, organized by the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, at the Mayfair Lake Resort in Nava Raipur today.
Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai stated that critical and strategic minerals will be the key pillars of the country's economic progress, technological self-reliance, and strategic security in the future. In today's rapidly changing global and technological landscape, the importance of these minerals has greatly increased. Reliable availability of these minerals is essential for almost every emerging sector of the modern economy, from the defense industry to artificial intelligence, clean energy, electric mobility, digital technology, electronics, and advanced manufacturing. Chief Minister Shri Sai launched the e-Sand Sangwari portal and the TIN portal. Important MoUs were also signed at the event by the Chhattisgarh Mineral Development Corporation (CMDC) with the Indian Overseas Bank and Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University.

Self-reliance in critical minerals is essential for a developed India.
Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India is rapidly establishing itself among the world's leading economic and technological powers. Through Make in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat and National Critical Mineral Mission, exploration, processing of critical minerals and development of advanced industries related to them have gained new momentum in the country. He said that in the current global situation, all the major countries of the world are engaged in securing their strategic resources and their supply chain. At such a time, self-reliance in the availability of critical and strategic minerals is extremely important for India not only from the economic necessity but also from the national security point of view.

From Defense to AI - Critical Minerals are the Cornerstone of the New Economy
Chief Minister Shri Sai stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India's defense industry has rapidly moved towards self-reliance. The world witnessed the effectiveness of Indian defense capabilities and indigenous technology during Operation Sindoor. Many strategic minerals play a vital role in the manufacture of modern defense equipment. Therefore, their secure and consistent supply is essential for a strong and self-reliant defense industry.

Similarly, minerals such as lithium, graphite, rare earth elements, vanadium, nickel, and chromium are crucial for AI, semiconductors, batteries, clean energy, electric mobility, digital technology, and advanced manufacturing, he said, adding that their role in the future economy will continue to grow.

Chhattisgarh has great potential in the field of critical minerals.
Chief Minister Shri Sai stated that Chhattisgarh is among the country's leading mineral-rich states and is now poised to establish a new identity in the field of critical minerals. There are promising deposits of lithium and rare earth elements in Katghora and Bastar, graphite, vanadium, and gallium in Balrampur, phosphorite in Balod, and nickel, chromium, and glauconite in Mahasamund. Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai stated that the eighth tranche of the auction of critical and strategic minerals includes 20 mineral blocks from seven states, including five from Chhattisgarh. Calling for active participation from investors in the auction, the Chief Minister stated that this is not just an opportunity to acquire mineral blocks; it is an opportunity to reshape the economy of Chhattisgarh and the country through exploration, processing, value addition, innovation, and new industries. These critical mineral blocks can become a key pillar in the creation of a developed India

Emphasis on developing the entire mineral value chain in Chhattisgarh.
The Chief Minister stated that the state government's vision is not limited to increasing mineral production. Our effort is to develop the entire value chain of mineral-based industries within the state. Instead of shipping minerals abroad after exploration and excavation, their processing, value addition, and related advanced manufacturing should take place within the state, ensuring that Chhattisgarh and its people reap the maximum economic benefits from natural resources. He noted that an AI-based data center park and electronics manufacturing cluster are being developed in Nava Raipur, and an electronics manufacturing cluster in Rajnandgaon. These modern industries will require critical minerals. The close availability of mineral resources will provide the state with a natural competitive advantage for these industries.
Significant Increase in Mineral Revenue
The Chief Minister noted that at the time of statehood, Chhattisgarh's mineral revenue was approximately ₹400 crore. Two and a half years ago, it was approximately ₹12,000 crore, which has now increased to over ₹16,000 crore. He added that revenue generated from mineral wealth is being utilized for the state's development and public welfare. Through the District Mineral Foundation Trust (DMF), various initiatives are being undertaken to enhance the socio-economic well-being of local people, including the expansion of education, health, drinking water, and other basic amenities in mining-affected areas. Calling upon industry and investors to partner in Chhattisgarh's development journey, Chief Minister Sai said the entire country is looking towards Chhattisgarh. The state is rich in natural resources and is rapidly progressing towards industrial and economic development.

Raipur - Chhattisgarh State Election Commissioner Ajay Singh paid a courtesy call on Governor Ramen Deka at Lok Bhavan today. He apprised the Governor of the Commission's activities.

Raipur. Thanks to the efforts of Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai, a significant step has been taken toward expanding sports infrastructure in Jashpur district. The Chhattisgarh government has granted administrative approval of ₹5.49 crore for the construction of a modern football stadium in the district headquarters of Jashpur.
Following Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai's initiative, the department, under the guidance of Deputy Chief Minister and Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Arun Sao, approved the stadium's construction. The construction of this modern football stadium will provide improved sports facilities to the players of Jashpur district. Additionally, local talent will have a better platform to hone their athletic skills and advance beyond the district level to the state and national levels.

Given the special enthusiasm and interest in football among players and youth in Jashpur district, this stadium will play a vital role in promoting sports activities. It will provide better infrastructure for regular training, competitions, and sporting events in the district. It is noteworthy that Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai has been continuously emphasizing the promotion of sporting talent and the expansion of sports facilities in Jashpur district. This approval for the construction of the football stadium is an important achievement towards strengthening the sports infrastructure in the district.

Raipur . There is no shortage of talent in the remote and tribal areas of Chhattisgarh. All that is needed is the right direction, quality guidance, and opportunities. The free "Gyanguri" coaching institute, run by the Bastar district administration with this vision, is emerging as an inspiring example of positive change in the field of education in the state. Four promising students from the institute have brought glory to Bastar by securing MBBS seats in government medical colleges in the first round of NEET counseling.
This success of the Gyanguri students is also significant because this achievement was achieved by young people who come from remote areas of Bastar and did not have easy access to the facilities of metropolitan cities for better higher education. The initiative of the district administration, the dedicated efforts of the teachers, and the hard work of the students have transformed these circumstances into opportunities.

Four students have successfully secured MBBS admissions: Sameer Markam and Geeteshwari Salam have been selected for the Government Medical College, Dimrapal, Jagdalpur, Kumari Krishna Sen for Kanker Medical College, and Khushboo Biswas for Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Medical College, Raipur. The students' admissions to government medical colleges in the first round are a testament to the students' excellent preparation and Gyanguri's effective educational system.
Fifty out of 90 students successfully cleared the NEET exam
. Gyanguri's achievements are not limited to just four MBBS selections. Fifty out of 90 students studying at the institute have cleared the NEET exam. Four of these students secured direct MBBS seats in the first round of counseling. This result demonstrates that if students from rural and remote areas are provided with timely, quality coaching, study materials, and consistent guidance, they are unmatched in national-level competitive examinations.
The successful students visited the Collectorate and paid a courtesy visit to Bastar Collector, Mr. Akash Chhikara. The students attributed their success to the continued support of the district administration and the Collector's guidance. Collector Mr. Chhikara congratulated the students and presented them with tablets to promote digital learning in their higher education. He praised the hard work of the students, their teachers, and their parents, stating that this achievement is not just a personal success for the students, but a testament to the potential and determination of Bastar's new generation. He made an emotional appeal to the students, urging them to return to Bastar after completing their medical studies and contribute to serving the needy.  Successful students shared that
the pin
-point study tips provided by Collector Mr. Chhikara at Gyan Gudi throughout the year strengthened their preparation strategy. They received expert guidance on time management, subject-wise preparation, regular practice, and tailored exam strategies. The Collector and other officials have been regularly visiting the Gyan Gudi center to interact with the students. They have also been inspiring them with practical experiences from their studies and UPSC preparation. 
Gyan Gudi is writing a new chapter of opportunities in Bastar.
Gyan Gudi's success sends the message that if quality education and proper guidance are made available at the district level, even students from remote areas can fulfill their dreams of becoming doctors, engineers, and other prestigious professionals. Providing a better environment for Bastar students to prepare for competitive exams in their own region is also an important step towards preventing local talent from migrating and connecting them with the development of their region.

Raipur. Dalpat Sagar, the symbol of Bastar and a historic heritage of Jagdalpur, will soon return to its former natural and attractive form. Under the guidance of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai and the continuous efforts of Jagdalpur MLA Shri Kiran Singh Dev and Mayor Shri Sanjay Pandey, significant initiatives have been taken towards the conservation and beautification of Dalpat Sagar. An MoU has been signed between the Jagdalpur Municipal Corporation and NMDC Nagarnar Steel Plant.
Under the MoU, NMDC Nagarnar has approved a total of ₹50 lakh from its CSR funds for the conservation and cleanup of Dalpat Sagar. This amount will be used to carry out necessary cleaning and conservation work, including the removal of the long-standing water hyacinth in the lake. The first installment of ₹20 lakh has been released for the first phase of the project.
Water hyacinth will be eradicated, and its natural appearance will be restored.
The large amount of water hyacinth in Dalpat Sagar had long been a threat to its beauty and environmental balance. Water hyacinth was affecting a large part of the water surface, and citizens and environmentalists were constantly feeling the need for a solution. Now, with the CSR support of NMDC, the Municipal Corporation will conduct a planned and phased cleaning campaign. 
Tourism and environmental protection will get a boost
. Dalpat Sagar is not just a reservoir, but an important part of Bastar's historical heritage and Jagdalpur's identity. Its conservation is important for the city's environment, tourism, and civic amenities. The clean and beautiful lake will enhance the natural aura of the city. On this occasion, the Collector, Additional Collector, Municipal Corporation Commissioner and on behalf of NMDC Nagarnar, Executive Director Mr. TP Singh, Chief General Manager and Assistant General Manager were present.

Raipur  Nandanvan, located in Atari village of Raipur district, will now be redeveloped into a new and attractive form. During a high-level meeting held at the Ministry's Mahanadi Bhawan, officials from the Forest and Climate Change Department presented the proposed Nandanvan redevelopment project to Chief Secretary Shri Vikassheel.
Project Highlights
: An investment of approximately ₹50 crore is estimated for the rejuvenation and development of Nandanvan. The entire project will be based on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. The Botanical Garden will be revitalized and developed to strengthen infrastructure and promote environmental protection. The Chief Secretary has given strict instructions to develop various public amenities within the project, keeping in mind the convenience and attraction of tourists. The Chief Secretary attended the
review meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary, including Additional Chief Secretary of the Forest and Climate Change Department, Shri Manoj Kumar Pingua, Secretary of the Finance Department, Dr. Rohit Yadav, Secretary of the Housing and Environment Department, Shri Ankit Anand, and other dignitaries. Many senior officers of the department including CEO Mr. Chandan Kumar were present.

Raipur. A major accident occurred on Saturday in the Vidhansabha police station premises of the capital Raipur. A young man was electrocuted after touching a water cooler outside the police station. The young man died in the accident, while a police constable who came to his rescue also suffered electric shock. The deceased has been identified as Ramesh Thakur (32), a resident of Bilha, Bilaspur district. Ramesh had come to the Vidhansabha police station for some work. During this time, he went to drink water near the water cooler outside the police station premises.

As soon as he touched the water cooler, he was electrocuted and fell unconscious. Seeing Ramesh electrocuted, the policemen nearby rushed to his aid. Meanwhile, constable Gulaal Verma was also electrocuted and suffered burns. The policemen immediately shut off the power supply. Efforts were made to revive Ramesh, but by then he had already died. The injured constable Ganesh was immediately taken to the hospital.

The body was sent for post-mortem.
Following the accident, the police station premises were in a state of chaos for some time. The police have sent the young man's body for post-mortem. The exact cause of the accident will only be clear after a thorough investigation by the police and the electricity department. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Upon receiving information about the accident, senior police officers arrived at the scene. Subsequently, officers and staff from the SSB also arrived at the police station premises and began investigating the entire electrical connection, including the water cooler. The team is working to determine how the current entered the water cooler and how the current reached the outside. Only after the investigation will the full cause of the accident become clear.

Raipur. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai said on Saturday that through the 'Seva Hi Sankalp' campaign, work should be done to reach the public and the welfare schemes of the central and state governments to the people and to connect the eligible beneficiaries with them. Sai was addressing a state-level workshop organized at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state office located at Kushabhau Thackeray Complex here to mark the completion of 25 years of public service and public dedication of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Referring to the relationship between Prime Minister Modi and Chhattisgarh, he said that at the time of the state's formation, Narendra Modi was in charge of the Chhattisgarh BJP and strengthened the organization by visiting every district in the state. This is why he has a long and deep connection with Chhattisgarh. Even after becoming Prime Minister, he continues to approve various schemes for the state's development.

The Chief Minister stated that the Central Government has provided all possible support to eliminate the Naxalite problem from Chhattisgarh. Following the success against Naxalism, positive changes are taking place in forest areas, including Bastar. People who were excluded from the mainstream of development due to Naxalite influence are now receiving access to education, health, and other basic amenities.

Sai called on party workers and public representatives to ensure that central and state government schemes reach beneficiaries under the "Service Hi Sankalp" campaign. He also congratulated Shiv Prakash on being appointed as the BJP's National Co-Organization General Secretary for the third consecutive term. Shiv Prakash, the BJP's National Co-Organization General Secretary, said that Prime Minister Modi has achieved many difficult goals during his tenure.

Raipur . Sport is not only a means of physical and mental fitness, it also provides the courage to fight till the last moment and achieve victory even in the most adverse circumstances. These views were expressed by Prof. Dr. Manoj Dayal, Vice Chancellor of Kushabhau Thakre University of Journalism and Mass Communication (KTU), Raipur, at a program organized on the occasion of National Sports Day.

Addressing this special program held on the university campus, Prof. Dayal said that sports instill in students life values ​​such as team spirit, leadership skills, patience, enthusiasm, positivity, and mutual coordination. These qualities not only create a balanced and multifaceted personality, but also pave the way for a stress-free life in today's times.

On the occasion of National Sports Day, various traditional and innovative games were organised in the campus. Students and faculty members participated enthusiastically in competitions like 'Omkar Race', 'Kendra Kabaddi', 'Netaji Ki Pehchan', 'Mat Chooko Chauhan', 'Lion-Man-Gun' and 'Sudarshan Chakra'. Vice Chancellor Prof. Dayal was present in the programme along with the University Registrar Sunil Sharma, Heads of various departments, professors, staff and a large number of students. All of them displayed sportsmanship and participated enthusiastically in various competitions.

Raipur. On the occasion of National Sports Day and the birth anniversary of hockey wizard Major Dhyanchand, Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai made several important announcements for the players of the state and honored 126 outstanding players and coaches at the State Sports Awards Ceremony. Along with this, prizes and incentives worth a total of Rs 1 crore 74 lakh 19 thousand were given to 666 players and coaches. The Chief Minister said that it is the top priority of the state government to take the sports talents of Chhattisgarh to the national and international stage.

At a ceremony held at the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium in Raipur, the Chief Minister stated that the achievements of the state's athletes are not merely individual successes, but the pride of Chhattisgarh as a whole. He added that to encourage outstanding athletes, a list of 156 athletes has been released, opening the way for them to be appointed to government service, which will further strengthen the youth's confidence in pursuing sports as a career.

The Chief Minister stated that the government is working on five missions for the all-round development of sports. A budget provision of ₹100 crore has been made for the Chief Minister's Sports Excellence Mission. Modern sports complexes are being developed in Raipur, Raigarh, and Kunkuri. A world-class archery academy is being developed in Nava Raipur at a cost of approximately ₹67 crore, and an archery training center is being developed in Pandarapat at a cost of approximately ₹18 crore.

The Chief Minister said that tribal areas like Bastar and Surguja are teeming with sporting talent. The participation of 1.65 lakh youth in the first edition of the Bastar Olympics and 3.91 lakh in the second edition is a testament to the growing enthusiasm for sports in the state. Events like the Khelo India Tribal Games and Surguja Olympics have given rural and tribal talent the opportunity to reach the national stage.

Addressing the programme, Deputy Chief Minister and Sports Minister Arun Sao said that the geographical conditions of Chhattisgarh are favourable for various sports and the government is identifying talents and providing them better training and opportunities. Union Minister of State Tokhan Sahu said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a positive environment for sports has been created in the country, which is also benefiting the players of Chhattisgarh. MP Brijmohan Agrawal expressed confidence that in the coming years, the players of the state will bring laurels to Chhattisgarh by winning medals in the Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games.

Players and coaches were honored in various categories, including the Martyr Rajiv Pandey Award, Martyr Kaushal Yadav Award, Veer Hanuman Singh Award, Martyr Pankaj Vikram Samman, Martyr Vinod Choubey Samman, and the Chief Minister's Trophy for the years 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26. A large number of players, coaches, sports association officials, public representatives, and dignitaries were present at the ceremony.

Raipur. Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai honored the sports talents of the state in the State Sports Awards ceremony organized at Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium in the capital Raipur today on the occasion of the birth anniversary of hockey wizard Major Dhyanchand and National Sports Day. Chief Minister Sai presented State Sports Awards to 126 outstanding players and coaches for the years 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26. Along with the players and coaches who received State Sports Awards, 540 other players were also given cash incentives in the ceremony. Thus, a total of 666 players and coaches were given prizes and incentives worth Rs 1 crore 74 lakh 19 thousand.

Chief Minister Sai honored the players at the ceremony and wished them a bright future. He said that an athlete's hard work, discipline, and struggle on the field are not limited to their individual achievements; rather, their success enhances the pride of the entire state and country. Chhattisgarh's athletes are consistently demonstrating their talent on national and international platforms. The state government is striving to ensure that talented athletes do not have to lag behind due to lack of resources and opportunities.

Deputy Chief Minister and Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Arun Saw, Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu, Culture Minister Rajesh Agarwal, Technical Education Minister Guru Khushwant Saheb, MPs Brijmohan Agarwal and Vijay Baghel attended the function as special guests.

*Government service opportunities for outstanding athletes*
Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai, addressing the ceremony, said that over the past three years, athletes who have excelled in national and international competitions have been honored with the State Sports Decoration. The state government is also taking continuous steps to secure and improve the future of athletes.

He informed that a list of 156 outstanding athletes from the state has recently been released, opening the way for them to be appointed to government service. He added that the government's priority is to honor and encourage athletes, as well as to secure their future. This will further strengthen the state's youth's confidence in pursuing sports as a career.

*Bastar's sports talent gets a big platform*
Chief Minister Sai said that there is no shortage of sports talent in the remote and tribal areas of Chhattisgarh. The need is to identify them, provide opportunities, and provide proper training. To this end, the state government has been organizing the Bastar Olympics for the past two years. He said that 165,000 youth participated in the first Bastar Olympics. In the second year, this number increased to 391,000. The arrival of such a large number of youth to the sports field is a testament to the positive changes taking place in Bastar and the growing self-confidence of the youth.

The Chief Minister said that the Surguja Olympics also provided an opportunity for local talent to emerge. Chhattisgarh also successfully hosted the Khelo India Tribal Games. Through these events, the state government is scouting for talent and providing them with a better environment for training and competition.

*Preparations to elevate sports to new heights through five missions*
Chief Minister Sai said that the state government is working on five missions to promote sports and athletes in Chhattisgarh. These include the Chief Minister's Sports Excellence Mission. A budget of ₹100 crore has been allocated for this.

He said that the government's goal is not just to organize competitions, but to develop a comprehensive system, from identifying talent to providing training, modern resources, improved sports infrastructure, and opportunities to reach major platforms. This will enable Chhattisgarh's athletes to better prepare for national and international competitions.

*Sports infrastructure being strengthened in the state*
The Chief Minister said that modern sports infrastructure is being rapidly developed in the state to promote sporting talent. Sports complexes are being developed in Kunkuri, Raigarh, and Raipur.

He informed that an academy is being constructed in Nava Raipur at a cost of approximately 67 crore rupees to provide world-class training facilities to archery players. Similarly, an archery academy is being developed in Pandarapat at a cost of approximately 18 crore rupees to hone the natural archery talent of the hill Korwa community.

The Chief Minister said that there are many youth in the tribal areas of Chhattisgarh who have a natural talent for sports. By providing them with modern training and a proper platform, they can be developed into national and international level players.

*There is no shortage of sports talent in Chhattisgarh: Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao*
Addressing the ceremony, Deputy Chief Minister and Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Arun Sao said that Chhattisgarh's geographical diversity is conducive to various sports. There is no shortage of sports talent in the state; the need is to identify these talents, nurture them, and provide them with adequate opportunities to advance.

He said that the state government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai, is continuously working in this direction. Initiatives like Khelo India by the central government have created a new enthusiasm and positive environment for sports across the country. Chhattisgarh's athletes are also benefiting from this. Referring to the selection of Geeta Yadav and Madhu Sidar of Bilaspur Sports Academy in the Indian team for the Asia Cup, Saw said that this is a matter of pride for the entire state of Chhattisgarh. The state's talents are constantly reaching bigger platforms.

*A positive environment for sports has been created in the country: Union Minister of State Tokhan Sahu*
Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu said that hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand made India proud globally with his sport. Today, following in his footsteps, the sons and daughters of Chhattisgarh are bringing glory to the state and country in various sports.

He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the encouragement, modern facilities, and opportunities provided to athletes have fostered a positive sports environment in the country. As a result, Indian athletes are consistently performing well in major world competitions.

MP Brijmohan Agrawal said that Chhattisgarh's athletes have many great opportunities in the coming years. He expressed confidence that the state's athletes will become ambassadors of Chhattisgarh and bring glory to the state by winning medals at prestigious forums like the Commonwealth Games, the Olympics, and the Asian Games.

*Outstanding players and coaches honored for three years*
At the State Sports Awards Ceremony, outstanding players and coaches from the years 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 were honored in various categories. These included the Martyr Rajiv Pandey Award, Martyr Kaushal Yadav Award, Veer Hanuman Singh Award, Martyr Pankaj Vikram Award, Martyr Vinod Choubey Award, and the Chief Minister's Trophy.

*Year 2023-24*
Martyr Rajiv Pandey Award – Ms. Monika Sahu (Fencing), Subhash Lahare (Weightlifting), Anup Yadu (Netball), Rajesh Rathore (Netball), Bhupendra Kumar Gadhe (Softball) and Parmanand (Para Swimming).

Martyr Kaushal Yadav Award – Dipanshi Netam (Fencing), Mahendra Dhurve (Volleyball), Amit Kumar (Athletics) and Rakesh Kadti (Softball).

Veer Hanuman Singh Award – Vikas Dhidhi (Para Judo).

Martyr Pankaj Vikram Samman – Ms. Sita Sahu (Para Wheelchair Fencing), Karan Bharti (Wushu), Ms. Priyanka Thakur (Wushu), Shashank Masih (Rifle Shooting), Rajiv Sahu (Table Tennis), Ms. Kajal (Table Tennis), Ms. Bhumika Upadhyay (Hockey) and Ajinkya Singh (Swimming).

Martyr Vinod Choubey Award – Pravesh Chaddha (Shooting), Vijay Bahadur (Handball), Laxman Lal Sahu (Wrestling), K. Ravi Shankar (Table Tennis) and Giriraj Bagri (Table Tennis).

Chief Minister Trophy – Para Wheelchair Fencing Team of Bilaspur in the Senior Category.

*Year 2024-25*
Shaheed Rajiv Pandey Award – Ms. Gyaneshwari Yadav (Weightlifting), Ishaan Bhatnagar (Badminton), Divyanshu Netam (Fencing), Ms. Bhoomi Gupta (Swimming), Ms. Sonam Sharma (Netball), Kalaram Patel (Para Athletics) and Lomendra Sahu.

Martyr Kaushal Yadav Award – Manas Bhattacharya (Badminton) and Sukhdev (Para Athletics).

*Veer Hanuman Singh Award – Ashok Kumar Sahu (Kayaking and Canoeing).

शहीद पंकज विक्रम सम्मान – कु. सुमन यादव (फुटबॉल), रोहित रजक (हॉकी), कु. गीतांजलि निर्मलकर (हॉकी), के.एस. साई प्रशांत (टेबल टेनिस), कु. सुष्मिता सोम (टेबल टेनिस), रामकृष्ण साहू (पैरा स्विमिंग), स्वाति साहू (पैरा व्हीलचेयर फेंसिंग), साकेत सामुएल (रायफल शूटिंग), अमन तिवारी (वुशू) एवं कु. मानसी डुंभरे (वुशू)।

Martyr Vinod Choubey Award – Prabha Hussain (Athletics), Sangeeta Rajagopalan (Badminton), Gama Yadav (Wrestling) and Pranay Nand Majumdar (Table Tennis).

Chief Minister Trophy – Bilaspur Archery Team in Senior Women's Category.

*Year 2025-26*
Martyr Rajiv Pandey Award – Vikas Kumar (Archery), Kiran Pisda (Football), Deepanshi Netam (Fencing), Sujay Tamboli (Badminton), Ayush Makhija (Badminton), Sanju Devi (Kabaddi), Reema Rai (Soft Tennis), Misha Kumari (Netball) and Lucky Yadav (Para Athletics).

Martyr Kaushal Yadav Award – Divyanshu Dewangan (Shooting), Vikram Raj (Archery), Divyansh Agarwal (Badminton), Sonika Rajwade (Athletics), Swapnil Pradhan (Wushu), Bhumika Chaudhary (Netball), Pooja (Netball) and Nikhil Kumar Yadav (Para Athletics).

Veer Hanuman Singh Award – Ajay Deep Sarang (Weightlifting).
Martyr Pankaj Vikram Samman – Sanskar Dewan (Wushu), Vidya Singh (Wushu), Ankush Singh (Kho-Kho), Jhamita Sahu (Kho-Kho), Hemshikhar (Volleyball), Arandim Debnath (Table Tennis), Sneha Nyogi (Judo), Anmol Singh (Judo), Yash Kerketta (Boxing), Tukesh Sahu (Gymnastics), Semeshwar Singh (Para Swimming), Shrikant Pandey (Para Judo) and Khushal Yadav (Hockey).

Martyr Vinod Choubey Award – Gangeshwar (Athletics), Khwaja Ahmed (Volleyball), Evan Kumar Jain (Weightlifting), Mohammad Akram Khan (Volleyball) and Pradeep Joshi (Table Tennis).

Raipur. Amid the serious situation created by floods and landslides in Nepal, the Chhattisgarh government has intensified surveillance and relief efforts for the safety of the state's citizens who have gone there. On the instructions of Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai, the state government is continuously gathering information about the citizens of Chhattisgarh present in Nepal. According to the information received so far, the condition of 9 citizens belonging to the state has been ascertained. Contact has been established with the families of 2 of them, 5 citizens of Raipur are safe and have left for their return, while 2 citizens belonging to Bilaspur and Surguja are reported missing.

Monica's family contacted, Manju's whereabouts also known.
Monica Yadav, a resident of Mahadev Ghat in Raipur, traveled to Nepal on August 22nd. Following the floods in Nepal, reports of her disappearance and loss of contact surfaced. According to information received from the administration, contact has been established with Monica Yadav's family. Information regarding her condition is being gathered at the appropriate level.

Manju Rai Chaudhary, 65, of Bilaspur, had traveled to Nepal for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Her family has now been contacted. The administration is verifying available information and coordinating the necessary information.

Bilaspur's Priyanka and Surguja's Dr. Meena remain missing.
Bilaspur resident Priyanka Chaudhary, 39, is reported missing in Nepal. She is a Finnish citizen. Based on information received from her family, the administration is in contact with relevant agencies and efforts are underway to locate her safely.

Dr. Meena Gupta, a resident of Surguja and a citizen of the United Kingdom, is also missing in Nepal. Her last known location is reported to be Rasuwagadhi Immigration Office, Nepal-China border. Coordination is underway with relevant authorities to gather information on her location.

Five Raipur citizens are safe.
Dinesh Ojha, Prem Singh Jagat, Narayan Sen, Yatendra Prakashi, and Dinesh Singh Thakur, all from the Mana area of ​​Raipur, have been confirmed safe. The five citizens traveled to Nepal on August 21st and have now left to return to Raipur.

The government is closely monitoring all information.
Amidst the disaster, the state government is gathering information about Chhattisgarh citizens in Nepal and providing necessary assistance to their families. Information is being continuously exchanged through the district administration and related departments. The government is also coordinating with the Nepal administration and central agencies.

The state government has appealed to citizens to immediately inform the administration if they receive any information regarding any Chhattisgarh citizen who has traveled to Nepal. The government has assured that every effort is being made to assist affected citizens and their families in this time of crisis.
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Raipur. Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai will present State Sports Awards to 82 players, coaches and referees on National Sports Day, August 29, the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. He will also give the Chief Minister's Trophy to 43 players and coaches from 5 teams. The Sports and Youth Welfare Department has organized the State Sports Awards ceremony at Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium in the capital Raipur on August 29 from 4 pm.

A total of 125 outstanding players, coaches, and judges will be presented with awards and honors for the years 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 at the State Sports Awards ceremony. These include the Martyr Rajiv Pandey Award, Martyr Kaushal Yadav Award, Veer Hanuman Singh Award, Martyr Pankaj Vikram Award, Martyr Vinod Choubey Award, and the Chief Minister's Trophy.

Deputy Chief Minister and Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Arun Saw will preside over the State Sports Awards Ceremony. Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu, Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh and Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma will attend as special guests. All members of the State Cabinet, MP Brijmohan Agrawal, Chairman of the State Youth Commission Vishwa Vijay Singh Tomar, all MLAs of Raipur district, Mayor Meenal Choubey and District Panchayat Chairman Naveen Kumar Agrawal will attend the ceremony as special guests.

Raipur. A young man drowned while immersing ashes in the river at Mahadev Ghat in Raipur, the capital. The deceased was identified as Yudhishthir Sarang (35 years old).

According to reports, Yudhishthir Sarang had gone to Mahadev Ghat with his family to immerse ashes. He drowned in the river during the incident. Following the incident, panic gripped the scene and a search for the young man began. The family alleges that the SDRF team arrived at the scene nearly three hours later. Currently, the SDRF team is searching for the young man in the river. The family is mourning the incident. Further information is awaited.