Raipur . After two years of investigation, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed the final charge sheet in the Special Court in the much talked about liquor scam of Chhattisgarh. In this final complaint report of about 29 thousand 800 pages, a total of 81 people have been made accused, claiming a scam of Rs 2800 crore. These include 22 already arrested officers, businessmen and leaders, while 59 new names have been added.

ED has claimed in the charge sheet that the liquor scam was carried out as an organized crime in Chhattisgarh. According to the investigating agency, a huge amount of the scam was invested abroad. Evidence of huge investments made in the names of relatives and family members in Dubai, Netherlands and London is also included in the charge sheet.

According to the Enforcement Directorate (ED), businessman Anwar Dhebar, ITS Arunpati Tripathi, retired IAS officer Anil Tuteja, and Soumya Chaurasia formed a syndicate to perpetrate the Excise Department scam. This syndicate identified 15 districts in the state and secured the postings of officers of their choice. The first significant posting was that of IAS officer Niranjan Das, who was appointed Commissioner. Subsequent changes to the excise policy initiated the scam.The charge sheet also alleges that the syndicate made the former Chief Minister's son, Chaitanya Baghel alias Bittu, a partner. Anwar Dhebar, Laxminarayan Bansal, KK Srivastava, and Vikas Agarwal were responsible for distributing the money. The ED has estimated the scam amount to be ₹2,800 crore, while the EOW estimates it to be ₹3,000 crore, and other agencies estimate it to be around ₹3,500 crore. The ED has

also named
several officials, businessmen, and others as accused, including Yash Tuteja, son of a retired IAS officer, businessman Laxminarayan Bansal alias Pappu, Deepak Dauri, Anurag Dwivedi, Prakash Sharma, Sohanlal Verma, Piyush Bijlani, Sanjay Dewan, Amit Singh, Naveen Kedia. They have not yet been arrested.

Companies also in the list of accused:
In the charge sheet, many companies including Bhatia Wine Merchant, Chhattisgarh Distillery, Welcome Distillery, Adeep Agrotech Pvt. Ltd., Peterson Bio Refinery, Dhillon City Mall, Top Security and Facility Management, Om Sai Beverage, Dhebar Buildcon, Prime Developers have also been made accused.

Now the trial will begin.
ED has filed the final charge sheet within the time limit as per the instructions of the Supreme Court. This includes digital evidence, bank transactions, call detail records, property related documents and statements of witnesses. Now the trial will begin in the special court, charges will be framed and after this the hearing will proceed on the basis of witnesses and evidence.

Raipur- The Enforcement Directorate has filed the final charge sheet in the much-talked-about liquor scam case of Chhattisgarh. After this, the sword of arrest is once again hanging over the 29 excise officers who had got bail from the Supreme Court. In its final charge sheet, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has named tantrik KK Srivastava, a close associate of former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, and businessman Laxminarayan Bansal alias Pappu as accused along with these officers.

In the final charge sheet, the ED has alleged that 29 officers of the Excise Department committed a scam of about Rs 90 crore. Apart from this, arbitrary commission was collected from big liquor businessmen. The investigating agency claims that this entire network was also used for election funding.

According to the chargesheet, KK Srivastava and Pappu Bansal, along with 29 excise officials, collected election funds. However, the ED and EOW have not yet arrested Pappu Bansal. KK Srivastava is already in jail, while Pappu Bansal is freely at large.

The ED has alleged that Chaitanya Baghel and Yash Tuteja played a key role in the syndicate formed for the liquor scam. The investigation also revealed that fake holograms were used extensively. 4,014 boxes of duplicate holograms were sent to Raipur from the Prism Hologram Factory in Noida, which were used for the illegal sale of liquor. According to the ED

's charge sheet,
a significant portion of the scam proceeds went to party funds. It is alleged that ₹1,500 crore was used as party funds. Furthermore, Soumya Chaurasia received ₹115 crore, Anwar Dhebar ₹90 crore, Kawasi Lakhma ₹72 crore, Arunpati Tripathi ₹55 crore, Niranjan Das ₹18 crore, and Anil Tuteja ₹14 crore.

Excise officers became a source of election funding.
Investigating agencies claim that large-scale funding was provided to a political party through the Excise Department for the 2023 Assembly elections. The responsibility of collecting the money was assigned to Excise Deputy Commissioners Dinkar Vasnik, Naveen Pratap Singh Tomar, Vikas Goswami, Neetu Notani, and Iqbal Khan. It is alleged that these officers secured postings for officers of their choice in districts before the elections and made illegal collections for election funds. Liquor was also made available for distribution during the elections. According to the

Enforcement
Directorate (ED), the 15 districts identified for the liquor scam were divided into eight zones. Distilleries were assigned the supply task based on the zones. Illegal liquor was openly sold in Raipur, Bilaspur, Rajnandgaon, Raigarh, Mungeli, Mahasamund, Korba, Kawardha, Janjgir-Champa, Gariaband, Durg, Dhamtari, Bemetara, Balodabazar, and Balod. The 29 officers posted in these districts collected money per box, earning them approximately ₹90 crore in commissions.

After the ED chargesheet, there are indications that action in this case will once again intensify and the problems of the officers who are out on bail may increase.

Port Blair/Raipur . Raipur MP and senior BJP leader Brijmohan Agrawal attended a meeting of the Lok Sabha's Estimates Committee in Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, on Saturday. The meeting focused on the role of banks in promoting the micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSME) sector. The meeting

reviewed the effectiveness of banking support in various regions of the country, especially in states like Chhattisgarh, which have immense industrial and entrepreneurial potential.In the meeting, MP Brijmohan Agrawal gave clear suggestions to the banks, saying that MSME is the backbone of India's economy, and if banks adopt a pro-active approach in states like Chhattisgarh, local youth, artisans and small traders can be made self-reliant. He suggested to the banks that excessive formalities should be avoided while giving loans to first generation entrepreneurs. Startups, service sector, research based enterprises and new age businesses should be accepted as MSME. Timely loans should be made available to eligible beneficiaries under schemes like PM Vishwakarma, PM Mudra. MP Brijmohan Agrawal said, "There is no shortage of talent and resources in regions like Chhattisgarh and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. All that is needed is a positive approach from banks and a balanced policy. Inclusive development is possible only by giving equal importance to both large industries and the MSME sector."The meeting recommended improving the credit-to-deposit (CD) ratio, tailoring loan products to local needs, and enhancing branch-level decision-making in rural and semi-urban areas, especially in states like Chhattisgarh. According to data presented to the committee, the CD ratio in Andaman and Nicobar Islands has increased from 52.15% in 2020-21 to 59.65% in 2024-25. Referring to this progress, MP Brijmohan said Chhattisgarh also needs to similarly accelerate banking coverage and credit flow to truly benefit the MSME sector.

It was also suggested in the meeting that under the PM Mudra Yojana, unsecured loans of up to ₹20 lakh should be made available to micro and small non-corporate businesses in all sectors such as event management, consultancy, beauty-makeup, professional services, etc. with a simplified process. MP Brijmohan said that, to realize Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Developed India 2047', banks will have to play an active role at the ground level, not just limit themselves to statistics, so that new opportunities for economic development and employment can be created in the entire country including Chhattisgarh.

Raipur: The history of tribal society in Chhattisgarh is not only rich but also incredibly inspiring. This history holds an invaluable legacy of courage, sacrifice, self-respect, and a philosophy of life in harmony with nature. This heritage teaches us to be proud of our roots, stand firmly against injustice, and forge new paths for development. Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai said this while addressing the program organized by the All India Halba-Halbi Mahasabha to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda in Godalwahi, Rajnandgaon district.

Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai unveiled the statue of Martyr Shiromani Gaind Singh Nayak and paid tribute to him on the occasion. Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh and Member of Parliament Shri Santosh Pandey were specially present at the event.

In the programme, Chief Minister Shri Sai inaugurated the Higher Secondary School building constructed at a cost of Rs 1.21 crore and a 50-seater pre-matric hostel building constructed at a cost of Rs 1 crore 52 lakh 97 thousand. He announced widening of the road from Godalwahi to village Umarwahi and from Umarwahi to Karamri, establishment of a new college in Godalwahi and construction of boundary wall and Atal Samrasta Bhawan in the school premises. On this occasion, rights letters were distributed to the beneficiaries under the Swamitva Yojana and gas connections were distributed to women under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.

Chief Minister Sai said that under the leadership of the successful Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Naxalite den has been attacked. Naxalism is now breathing its last. In the last two years, due to the double engine government, development work has gained momentum in Naxal-affected areas. He said that we are moving forward rapidly in accordance with the goal of eliminating Naxalism from the country by March 2026. Work is being done for the rehabilitation of surrendered Naxalites. Through the Niyyad Nella Nar scheme, more than 400 villages are being connected with education, health, roads, electricity, water, infrastructure and development works.

Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai said that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated a grand digital museum dedicated to the great heroes and freedom fighters of the tribal community on State Foundation Day. This digital museum illustrates 14 major rebellions led by the tribal community against the British. He urged everyone to visit Raipur and visit the museum.

Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai said that Mrs. Draupadi Murmu, who holds the highest office in the country, the presidency, belongs to the tribal community. He said that former Prime Minister Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee created the state of Chhattisgarh for the development of the tribal community and the region, and today Chhattisgarh is rapidly developing. He built paved roads to every village through the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana and established the Ministry of Tribal Welfare for the development of the tribal community.

The Chief Minister stated that every effort is being made to advance the tribal community. Under the Mahtari Vandan Yojana, 7 million women are receiving monthly assistance of ₹1,000. The tendu leaf collection fee has been increased from ₹4,000 to ₹5,500 per bag. Tendu leaf collection is benefiting 1.3 million families. 38,000 elderly beneficiaries have benefited under the Shri Ramlala Darshan Yojana.

Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh said that from Paralkot, the torch of freedom was lit and the war bugle was sounded against British exploitation. In keeping with the vision of martyr Gaind Singh, an exploitation-free, self-respecting, and self-reliant tribal society is being established.

MP Shri Santosh Pandey said that the tribal community was a front-line fighter in the freedom movement. He said that Bhagwan Dharti Aba Birsa Munda and martyr Veer Narayan Singh donated their entire wealth for the community. Similarly, there are many names like Veer Gundadhur, Veer Surendra Sai, Ramadhin Gaur, Tilak Manjhi, and others who sacrificed their lives for the country.

Former Minister Mr. Mahesh Gagda and Dr. Devendra Mahala of the All India Halba-Halbi Tribal Society Chhattisgarh Mahasabha also addressed the program. Present at the event were Mr. Suresh Chandravanshi, Chairman of the Chhattisgarh Farmers Welfare Board, along with numerous Panchayat representatives and a large number of social workers and villagers.

Raipur: Industry Minister Shri Lakhanlal Devangan and Mayor Smt. Sanjudevi Rajput inaugurated the lighting work done by the corporation at Budhwari Foot Overbridge, while also inaugurated energy efficient electric heaters at the old age home located near Niharika Subhash Chowk and Sarvamangala Temple. Mayor in Council member Ajay Gond, councilors Pankaj Devangan, Rakesh Verma, Narendra Patanwar, Akash Srivastava, Vaibhav Sharma, Executive Engineer Rakesh Masih, Assistant Engineer Vipin Mishra etc. along with other citizens were present on this occasion.

It is worth mentioning here that Nagar Palika Nigam Korba had earlier constructed a foot over bridge on the main road to reach the parking lot located on the other side of the road from Budhwari Bazaar, but there was lack of lighting system on the foot over bridge. Due to darkness on the bridge at night, the bridge was not used and there was a possibility of anti-social elements carrying out wrong activities on the bridge. The corporation has installed colour lights while providing adequate lighting system on the said over bridge. On Thursday night, Industry Minister Mr. Lakhanlal Devangan and Mayor Mrs. Sanjudevi Rajput inaugurated the said lighting system. As soon as they switched it on, the entire foot over bridge lit up with lights of different colours.

Electric heating heaters inaugurated at Subhash Chowk and Old Age Home

Industry Minister Mr. Lakhanlal Devangan and Mayor Smt. Sanjudevi Rajput inaugurated energy efficient electric heaters at Subhash Chowk in Niharika and at the old age home near Sarvamangala Temple. It is noteworthy that in a commendable initiative by Municipal Corporation Korba, to provide relief to people from this biting cold, electric and energy efficient electric heaters are being installed at the main squares, public places, old age homes, shelters, night shelters etc. in the city. In this series, energy efficient electric heaters were inaugurated by Industry Minister Mr. Devangan and Mayor Smt. Rajput at Subhash Chowk on Thursday night.

The corporation's commendable work 

On this occasion, Industry Minister Shri Lakhanlal Devangan said that under the guidance of Mayor Smt. Sanjudevi Rajput, Municipal Corporation Korba has taken a very commendable step by installing electric heaters at the intersections, public places, old age homes, shelters and night shelters of the city, due to which the commuting citizens, the needy, the people staying in shelters and night shelters and our elders living in old age homes will get relief from this chilling cold, I congratulate Mayor Smt. Rajput and the corporation administration for this work in public interest.

Focus on public amenities along with development

On this occasion, Mayor Mrs. Sanjudevi Rajput said that under the guidance of Industry Minister Mr. Lakhanlal Devangan, we are all working with a special focus on the overall development of the wards and settlements of the corporation area, as well as providing essential public amenities. It is our responsibility to ensure that the God-like public gets the necessary facilities easily and conveniently, and does not have to face any unnecessary problems. With this basic spirit, the corporation is continuously carrying out works related to public welfare.

Raipur: Under the direction and guidance of Deputy Chief Minister and Kawardha MLA Shri Vijay Sharma, a total sugarcane price payment of Rs 24.85 crore has been made to sugarcane farmers till now by Bhoramdev Sahakari Sugar Karkhana Maryadit, Kawardha under the crushing season 2025-26. Under the constant guidance of Collector Shri Gopal Verma, the factory management is ensuring timely payment to sugarcane farmers. In the crushing season 2025-26, till date, Bhoramdev Sahakari Sugar Karkhana Maryadit, Kawardha has paid the sugarcane price directly into the bank accounts of farmers as per the FRP rate of Rs 329.05 fixed by the Government of India. Due to timely payment, there is an atmosphere of joy and satisfaction among the sugarcane farmers of the area.

Giving information, Mr. G.S. Sharma, Managing Director of Bhoramdev Cooperative Sugar Factory Limited, Kawardha, said that under the current crushing season 2025-26, 1,05,975 metric tons of sugarcane has been crushed so far and 1,09,565 quintals of sugar has been produced. This achievement is the result of the cooperation of shareholder sugarcane producing farmers and the efficient operation of the factory management. Bhoramdev Cooperative Sugar Factory is playing an important role in strengthening the social and economic condition of the sugarcane farmers of the area. In accordance with the sugarcane policy of the state government, the factory is strengthening the economic stability of sugarcane producers by ensuring timely payment.

Indian women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur has set a new world record in women's T20 International cricket. She created history by winning the third T20 match against Sri Lanka women's team in Thiruvananthapuram on December 26, 2025. With this victory, Harmanpreet Kaur has now become the captain with the most wins in women's T20 International matches, breaking the record of former Australian captain Meg Lanning. Kaur has captained the Indian team in 130 T20 International matches so far, winning 77 of them. This achievement has earned her recognition like the legendary Indian captain MS Dhoni, who took the country to new heights in men's T20 cricket.

Two trucks collided head-on this morning in Kaikchar, Kotwali police station area of ​​Jashpur, Chhattisgarh. The impact was so severe that both trucks overturned. The drivers of both trucks died on the spot. Police arrived at the scene immediately after receiving information and, using a gas cutter, pulled out the bodies trapped inside the trucks. The police have registered a case and sent the bodies for postmortem examination and are preparing for further investigation.

Jashpurnagar . As per the instructions of Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai, the Agriculture Department is providing technical guidance to the farmers of the district for modern agriculture and continuous meaningful efforts are being made to benefit them from the schemes of the Chhattisgarh government.    

 In this connection, yesterday, under the technical guidance of Agriculture Department and Krishi Vigyan Kendra Jashpur, wheat crop was planted in row sowing using seed drill in the scientific method in village Khutgaon of Kunkuri development block and PCB culture was used.

Jashpurnagar . Under the National Rural Livelihood Mission "Bihan", an inspirational educational tour program was organized to make the Pashu Sakhis of Jashpur district aware of scientific methods. Under this program, a group of 48 Pashu Sakhis selected from the district reached Ranchi College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Ranchi (Jharkhand) on 22 December 2025, where they were given detailed training on various livelihood activities.

The team included selected animal friends from the Manora, Duldula, Kunkuri, and Jashpur development blocks. During the training, they were briefed on modern techniques, equipment, and management methods related to poultry, cattle, pig, goat, sheep, and rabbit farming, and were also given a tour of related laboratories and training units.

Following the training, the animal companions also visited Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi, where they interacted directly with the university's animal scientists and experts to understand the intricacies of animal husbandry from a scientific perspective. During this time, they also observed indigenous animal breeds and took a close look at lab facilities. The entire program was conducted under the leadership of Collector Rohit Vyas and the guidance of District Panchayat CEO Abhishek Kumar.

 The main objective of the programme is to enable the Pashu Sakhis to connect the animal husbandry farmers in their respective Gram Panchayats with advanced technologies by giving them information about animal husbandry through scientific methods. While sharing their experiences, the Pashu Sakhis said that they have gained new knowledge from this type of training and tour, due to which they will be able to give better guidance to the animal husbandry farmers of their area and will prove helpful in increasing the production. At the same time, animal scientists of Birsa Agricultural University advised to widely publicize the methods of getting more profit from poultry, cattle, pig, goat and sheep rearing in Jashpur district.

It is noteworthy that such educational tour programs are proposed to be organized for the animal friends and agricultural friends of all eight development blocks of Jashpur district. Its objective is to familiarize the women associated with Bihan with advanced animal husbandry, horticulture, and agricultural techniques from other districts and states, connect them with production and employment, and bring 100% of the women into the category of "Lakhpati Didi."

Jashpurnagar . A free test series has been started for the upcoming Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission Preliminary Examination 2025 at Navsankalp Shikshan Sansthan, Jashpur. This initiative has been taken in collaboration with the district administration so that the youth of the district can perform better in competitive examinations. The notification for CGPSC 2025 has already been issued and recruitment is proposed for a total of 265 posts this year. With the aim of strengthening the preparation of competitive students, a test series has been started at Navsankalp from 17 December 2025, the last phase of which will be completed on 14 February 2026.

This test series includes a total of 18 tests. The first phase will consist of 10 tests based on various topics. The second phase will consist of 5 subject-specific tests. The final phase will consist of 3 full-length tests to provide candidates with the opportunity to practice in a realistic exam-like environment. Institute Principal Durgeshwari Singh stated that all tests will be conducted every Wednesday and Saturday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Each test will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions, designed by experts to fit the current exam pattern. The test series is being conducted entirely offline. Interested students can register for free by visiting the institute during office hours. The Principal stated that this series will greatly assist candidates in improving their problem-solving skills, time management, and understanding the subject matter. Navsankalp aims to provide students from Jashpur district, especially those from rural backgrounds, with the opportunity to secure selection in the State Administrative Services and bring honor to the district.

Jashpurnagar . The Chhattisgarh government's innovative initiative, "Governance to the Village," is continuously working to bring public welfare schemes directly to the public through the Good Governance Camp. In this series, a Good Governance Camp was organized in the Farsabahar development block on December 24, 2025. Various departments set up stalls and provided information about the schemes, and department-wise applications were received.

A total of 28 applications were received during the camp, including one from the Food Department, one from the Agriculture Department, seven from the Women and Child Development Department, one from the Electricity Department, three from the Panchayat and Rural Development Department, four from the Animal Husbandry Department, eight from the Revenue Department, two from the CREDA Department, and one from the Public Health Engineering Department. The Panchayat and Rural Development Department and the Social Welfare Department also provided immediate benefits to many beneficiaries on the spot.

The most emotional success of the camp was that of Brij Kumar Chauhan, a resident of Gram Panchayat Bangaon, who had been trying to get a tricycle for the past three months. He was immediately provided a tricycle through the camp, which solved the difficulties he faced in his daily life. He expressed his gratitude to the government and administration for this. Along with this, approval orders of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana were given to 5 beneficiaries in the camp and certificates of their completed houses were handed over to Janaki Bai, wife of Raghunath Ram, Chandrashekhar Behera, son of Laxman Behera, Paras, son of Ishwar Sai and Bablu Patel, son of Dineshwar Lal Patel, residents of Gram Panchayat Farsabahar.

A total of eight beneficiaries were provided job cards through MNREGA, including Karishma Bai, wife of Ishant Ram, from Gram Panchayat Hetghinchha; Jeevanti Khalkho, wife of Sandeep Khalkho, Patresia Minj, wife of Johan Minj, and Manju Tikka, wife of Salim Tikka, from Gram Panchayat Farsabahar; Asrita Bhagat, wife of Ramdev Bhagat, Dulmani Bhagat, wife of Parmanand Bhagat, Asha Minj, wife of Manoj Tirki, and Radha Chauhan, wife of Teju Prasad, from Gram Panchayat Khutgaon. These families have secured 125 days of employment through the Good Governance Camp. This government initiative is proof that the Good Governance Camp is truly a powerful tool for bringing positive change in the lives of the needy. This government initiative not only provides assistance but also gives those in need new hope for a dignified life.

Jashpurnagar . Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai, who was present as the chief guest in the program organized in Raipur today on the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna, former Prime Minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee, virtually inaugurated 115 newly constructed Atal complexes across the state under the Atal Centenary Year. These include the Atal complex built in the museum complex of Jashpur district headquarters in the district, as well as the Atal complex built in Pathalgaon, Kunkuri, Kotba and Bagicha. In the program organized at the District Museum of Jashpur, MLA Raimuni Bhagat symbolically inaugurated the Atal complex and unveiled the life-size statue of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

On this occasion, Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai, in his address, said that the personality of Bharat Ratna, the late Atal Bihari Vajpayee, was deeply inspiring. He was not only an accomplished politician but also a friend of all, a poet, a journalist, a social worker, a writer, a thinker, a philosopher, and a highly sensitive personality. His entire life was dedicated to serving the nation. The Chief Minister said that by implementing landmark projects like the Golden Quadrilateral Project and the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojana, Atal ji laid the foundation for a strong network of roads from cities to villages, giving unprecedented impetus to development. He said that the creation of Chhattisgarh is the result of Atal Bihari Vajpayee's visionary thinking, and inspired by him, Chhattisgarh is continuously progressing. He said that Atal ji declared good governance as the key mantra of governance and accordingly guided the country's administrative system. Chief Minister Sai said that our government is fully committed to building Chhattisgarh in accordance with Atal Bihari Vajpayee's dreams and, working in accordance with the vision document, is moving forward with determination to create a developed Chhattisgarh by the year 2047.

Jashpurnagar . The Indian Army has issued admit cards for the Agniveer Recruitment Rally to be held in Chhattisgarh in January 2026. The Army Recruitment Office, Raipur, will organize this recruitment rally from January 10th to 24th, 2026, at the Indoor Stadium, Dhamtari, and will open to male candidates from all districts of Chhattisgarh. This recruitment rally will conduct the selection process for the positions of Agniveer General Duty, Agniveer Technical, Agniveer Clerk/Storekeeper, and Agniveer Tradesman (10th and 8th pass). It is noteworthy that the Indian Army conducted the online Common Entrance Examination (CEE) from June 30th, 2025, to July 10th, 2025. Successful candidates will be eligible to participate in other recruitment processes, including the Physical Efficiency Test.

The Army Recruitment Office has uploaded the admit cards of eligible candidates participating in the rally on the official website of the Indian Army, www.joinindianarmy.nic.in, and has also been sent to the candidates' registered email addresses. To participate in the recruitment rally, it will be mandatory for candidates to bring their admit card, all required documents mentioned in the rally notification, and a mobile phone linked to their Aadhaar card.

For any information or clarification, candidates may contact the Army Recruitment Office, Naya Raipur, located near the International Cricket Stadium, at 0771-2965212 and 0771-2965214. The Army Recruitment Office has clarified that the Indian Army's selection process is completely transparent, and selection is based solely on merit and performance. Candidates are advised to avoid brokers and inducements.

CG Train Cancelled: Rail passengers in Chhattisgarh will face difficulties for a few days starting today. Twenty-one trains passing through the state will be cancelled, with two trains partially cancelled.

Train operations will be affected for four days starting today due to
technical work being carried out on the Dongargarh section of the Nagpur Zone of the South East Central Railway Division. Due to this, 21 trains have been cancelled, including 11 from the Raipur Division and 10 from the Nagpur Division. In addition, two MEMU trains have been partially cancelled. Trains will remain cancelled from today, December 26th, to December 29th.

Local commuters will face the most inconvenience. One MEMU passenger train will be cancelled today, 10 MEMU passenger trains on December 27, nine MEMU trains on December 28, and one MEMU train on December 29. Cancelled trains include the Raipur-Dongargarh, Gondia-Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose (Itwari), Balaghat-Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose (Itwari), and Dongargarh-Raipur trains.

These trains will remain cancelled:
26 December (Train No. 68861) Gondia-Jharsuguda MEMU
27 December (Train No. 68741) Durg-Gondia MEMU
27 December (Train No. 68743) Gondia-Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Itwari MEMU
27 December (Train No. 68744) Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Itwari-Gondia MEMU
27 December (Train No. 68742) Gondia-Durg MEMU
27 December (Train No. 68709) Raipur-Dongargarh
27 December (Train No. 68729) Raipur-Dongargarh
27 December (Train No. 68862) Jharsuguda-Gondia
27 December (Train No. 58205) Raipur-Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Itwari Passenger
27 December (Train No. 68721) Raipur-Dongargarh MEMU
27 December (Train No. 68723) Dongargarh-Gondia MEMU
28 December (Train No. 68711) Dongargarh-Raipur MEMU
28 December (Train No. 68713) Gondia-Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Itwari
28 December (Train No. 68714) Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Itwari-Balaghat MEMU
28 December (Train No. 68715) Balaghat-Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Itwari MEMU
28 December (Train No. 68716) Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Itwari-Gondia MEMU
28 December (Train No. 68712) Gondia-Dongargarh MEMU
28 December (Train No. 68730) Dongargarh-Raipur MEMU
28 December (Train No. 58206) Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Itwari-Raipur Passenger
28 December (Train No. 68724) Gondia-Raipur MEMU
29th December (Train No. 68710) Dongargarh-Raipur MEMU

CG News:  CM Vishnu Dev Sai will be visiting Rajnandgaon today. He will depart at 12:25 pm. He will unveil the statue of martyr Gaind Singh Nayak in the village of Godalwahi. He will then inaugurate the Higher Secondary School building and the Pre-Matriculation Hostel building. CM Sai will also participate in the distribution of leases under the Swamitva Yojana.

Meanwhile, CM Vishnu Dev Sai will return to Raipur at 3:05 pm. He will attend the "Veer Bal Diwas" program at the Chief Minister's residence. He will then visit the Gurudwara on Station Road at 8:45 pm.

CG News: Highlighting the transformation towards good governance and the strengthening of administrative culture in Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai today announced the Chief Minister's Excellence Awards 2025–26. These awards will recognize innovations implemented by various districts and departments across the state that have played a significant role in making governance more effective, transparent, and citizen-centric.

The awards are an effort to institutionalize this mindset.
CM Sai said that these awards, instituted by the Department of Good Governance and Convergence, are a clear indication that the state government is prioritizing innovation, concrete results, and citizen well-being at the heart of public administration. He said that the quality of governance should be measured not just on the basis of intentions or expenditure, but on its real, measurable impact, scalability, and ability to address grassroots problems. The Chief Minister's Excellence Awards are an effort to institutionalize this new administrative mindset, where technology, sensitivity, and institutional reforms combine to empower public service.

He said that good governance is achieved not only through policies but also through continuous innovation. On the occasion of Good Governance Day, celebrated on the birth anniversary of the revered Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the winners of the Chief Minister's Excellence Awards 2025–26 have been announced to recognize outstanding administrative innovations developed in Chhattisgarh with the public interest at the center.

312 innovation proposals this year
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said that innovation in governance is not an option, but the need of the hour and the responsibility of the administration. Public systems must continuously adapt to meet citizens' expectations with speed, transparency, and reliability. He further stated that the innovations honored today are not just individual achievements, but exemplary and replicable models for future-oriented governance. A robust and multi-tiered evaluation process was adopted for the Chief Minister's Excellence Awards 2025–26, aimed at striking a balance between inclusivity and quality.

He said that a total of 312 innovation proposals were received this year, including 275 from districts and 37 from state-level departments. This widespread participation is a testament to the innovative thinking that problem-solving is developing at every level of governance. This trend also reflects a cultural shift toward solution-oriented administration.

10 Winning Innovations Selected
In a two-stage selection process for the Chief Minister's Excellence Award, 55 innovations were shortlisted in the first stage. Thirteen innovations were subsequently selected as finalists, and finally, 10 winning innovations were selected, with an equal number of entries from the district and departmental categories. The evaluation weighted results with 50 points, scalability with 40 points, and innovation with 10 points, ensuring that recognition was based not just on ideas, but on tangible and impactful results.

Among the district category winners, Dantewada district's "Blockchain-based Land Records Digitization" initiative stood out as a prime example. This innovation eliminated manual and paper processes and implemented a blockchain-based, tamper-proof system, reducing the time to obtain land records from weeks to just minutes. This initiative completely eliminated document fraud and accelerated service delivery, setting a new standard for revenue administration in tribal and remote areas.

The “Nirman Jashpur” initiative in Jashpur district demonstrated how integrated digital monitoring can effectively improve the implementation of infrastructure projects. Covering over 7,300 projects across 16 departments and 444 gram panchayats, the system enabled real-time monitoring, geo-tagged verification, and GIS-based planning, improving the quality of work and significantly reducing delays.

The Enhanced Take-Home Ration (A-THR) innovation implemented in the Mohla-Manpur-Ambagadh Chowki area offered an effective solution to the challenge of severe malnutrition. Developed in collaboration with national and international institutions, this nutrient-dense diet achieved a 77.5 percent improvement rate among severely malnourished children. This initiative exemplifies how evidence-based nutrition interventions can positively transform lives at scale.

The "Elephant Tracking and Alert App" in Gariaband district has powerfully demonstrated the role of technology in reducing human-wildlife conflict. Through AI-based tracking and real-time alerts, human casualties were reduced to near zero, while crop damage and compensation burdens were significantly reduced. This initiative, which has been adopted outside the state, has become an effective model of conflict-sensitive governance.

The "Integrate Intelligence Tool" in Narayanpur district demonstrates the utility of data integration in the field of internal security. This real-time, geospatial, and predictive platform has enabled the conduct of over 100 planned operations, improved coordination between various agencies, and strengthened situational awareness in Left Wing Extremism-affected areas.

In the departmental category, the Department of Education's "Vidya Samiksha Kendra (VSK)" emerged as a strong pillar of data-driven education governance. This AI-enabled platform monitors over 56,000 schools, 283,000 teachers, and 5.75 million students, enabling early identification of dropouts, better utilization of resources, and evidence-based decision-making.

The Department of Commerce and Industry's "One Click Single Window System" has made significant progress in improving ease of doing business. Integrating 136 services from 16 departments, the system has simplified approval, promotion, grievance redressal, and inspection processes, reducing delays and enhancing transparency and investor confidence.

The Commercial Taxes (Excise) Department's comprehensive e-governance reform initiative strengthened revenue collection and compliance. Through end-to-end digitization, a track and trace system, and a real-time dashboard, the department generated revenue of ₹5,425 crore and set new standards for transparency and regulatory oversight.

The Department of Forest and Climate Change's "FDS 2.0 – e-Kuber Digital Payment System" implemented a completely cashless, RBI-integrated payment system, eliminating manual check-based processes. It completed 1.8 million transactions worth over ₹1,776 crore, ensuring timely wage payments, livelihood security, and transparent fund flow, even in remote and Naxal-affected forest areas.

The Panchayat and Rural Development Department's QR code-based self-disclosure system under MNREGA has provided a new impetus to citizen-centric governance. By providing villagers with real-time access to scheme information through QR codes, this initiative has reduced dependence on intermediaries and strengthened transparency in over 11,000 gram panchayats.

Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Sai stated that these awards mark a new beginning in promoting public welfare-focused innovations and good governance in Chhattisgarh. They signal that Chhattisgarh's future lies in scalable, citizen-centric, and technology-enabled governance. Award-winning officers and teams will participate in a leadership development program at a prestigious management institute, ensuring that today's innovations become the standard of governance in the future.

00 Government committed to give wings to the dreams of sportspersons: Chief Minister Shri Sai
Raipur. The closing ceremony of Sansad Khel Mahotsav - Fit Yuva, Vikasit Bharat was held today in an enthusiastic and dignified atmosphere at Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium, Raipur. Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai was present as the chief guest on this occasion. During the programme, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Union Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Shri Mansukh Mandaviya and MPs from across the country joined through video conferencing and addressed the closing ceremony virtually. The crowd present in the auditorium listened attentively to the inspiring speech of the Prime Minister.Chief Minister Shri Sai began his address with greetings on Good Governance Day and paid tribute to Bharat Ratna, former Prime Minister, the revered Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He said that events like the Sansad Khel Mahotsav – Fit Youth, Developed India, strengthen the sports culture among the younger generation and provide a strong platform for talented athletes to thriveChief Minister Shri Sai stated that this festival was held for approximately four months at 36 different locations in the Raipur parliamentary constituency. School and college students, as well as citizens from rural and urban areas, enthusiastically participated. He extended special congratulations to Member of Parliament Shri Brijmohan Agrawal for organizing this comprehensive and well-organized event.
Chief Minister Shri Sai stated that in sports, first, second, or third place isn't everything; rather, discipline, team spirit, dedication, and consistent practice are what make a great athlete. He expressed confidence that this festival will produce many athletes who will bring glory to Chhattisgarh and the country at the national and international levels. Chief Minister Shri Sai stated that the government is committed to giving wings to the dreams of athletes. He added that such events provide a golden opportunity for sporting talent to thrive.

The Chief Minister stated that the Chhattisgarh government is continuously taking concrete steps to promote sports. The Sports Investiture Ceremony has been restarted in Chhattisgarh. An Olympic-bound athlete from the state will receive an incentive of ₹21 lakh, while gold, silver, and bronze medalists will receive ₹3 crore, ₹2 crore, and ₹1 crore, respectively. 
He stated that Chhattisgarh has been awarded the Khelo India Tribal Games hosting rights in 2026, a matter of pride for the state. Raipur's International Cricket Stadium is the third largest in the country and will once again host major matches in January. Khelo India offices are being established at various locations to nurture new sporting talent.
Addressing the event, Member of Parliament Shri Brijmohan Agrawal said that the Sansad Khel Mahotsav - Fit Youth, Developed India, launched on August 29th, was successfully held at 36 venues in the Raipur Lok Sabha constituency. He said that not only education but also sports are equally important in life and through this, children can bring glory to the country and state. This festival saw participation from 542 villages and over 85,000 players, which is a record participation in the entire country.

He said that the festival showcased a beautiful blend of traditional and modern sports. The participation of women over 70 in the Gidi competition, enthusiastic performances in sports like Kabaddi, Phugdi, and Volleyball, and the participation of transgender players in tug-of-war—all sent a powerful message of social harmony and inclusion. School dropouts also had the opportunity to showcase their talent, and experienced athletes were honored.
MP Shri Agarwal noted that approximately 1,500 sports officials, school teachers, and retired sports officials played a significant role in making this grand event a success. Competitions were also held on university campuses. Congratulating all the players and organizers, he said that in the future, the MP Sports Festival will be made more systematic, comprehensive, and effective.