outh Congress President: The Chhattisgarh Youth Congress has appointed new district presidents in 11 districts, in an effort to revitalize the organization and prepare for upcoming political events. The state leadership has released the official list.

Responsibility given to them

• Kanker: Rajendra Raju Dubey
• Bastar Rural: Abhishek David, Mahendra Nayak
• Jagdalpur City: Neelket Raj Jha
• Sukma: Aryan Chauhan
• Bemetara: Pranjal Tiwari
• Bhilai Nagar: Imam Khan
• Bilaspur Rural: Sunil Patel
• Janjgir-Champa: Pankaj Shukla
• Shakti: Pratap Chandra
• Raigarh Rural: Usman Baig
• Sarangarh-Bilaigarh: Shubham Bajpai

An important step from a political perspective

Youth Congress President: This new formation of the Youth Congress is being considered significant for the upcoming political activities and organizational strength in the state. The arrival of new faces is expected to inject new energy and activism into the youth organization. The state leadership says these changes will provide more leadership opportunities for young people and further strengthen the organization at the grassroots level.

Raipur. : To commemorate the birth anniversary of Lord Birsa Munda, a grand state-level Tribal Pride Day celebration will be held on November 19th and 20th at the PG College grounds in Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh. The program will begin at 10 a.m. On November 20th, President of India, Mrs. Draupadi Murmu, will attend the event as the chief guest.

Chhattisgarh Governor Shri Ramen Deka will preside over the closing ceremony of the Tribal Pride Day celebrations. Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai along with Union Tribal Affairs Minister Shri Jual Oram, Union Minister of State Shri Durga Das Uikey, Union Minister of State Shri Tokhan Sahu, Deputy Chief Ministers Shri Arun Saw, Shri Vijay Sharma, Tribal Development Minister Shri Ramvichar Netam, Finance Minister Shri Omprakash Chaudhary, Culture Minister Shri Rajesh Agrawal and Surguja Lok Sabha MP Shri Chintamani Maharaj will be present as special guests. Mayor of Municipal Corporation Ambikapur Smt. Manjusha Bhagat along with ministers, MPs, MLAs, Chairman, Vice Chairman of Municipal Board and Commission and District Panchayat along with local public representatives and enlightened people of the society will also participate in the program.

During the Gaurav Janjati Samaroh, a national level seminar on the glorious tribal history and folk heroes (contribution of tribes in the freedom struggle) will be organized on November 19. Along with this, North Chhattisgarh region tribal folk dance festival, Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh folk art dance competition and Surguja division state level tribal development exhibition and craft fair will be organized. On November 20, the heroes of tribal rebellions and family members of freedom fighters will be honored by President Smt. Draupadi Murmu. On this occasion, Chief Minister Baiga, Guniya, Hadjod Samman Yojana will be launched.

RAIPUR : Panic gripped the capital's Amlidih Police Colony area on Wednesday morning when the body of a police constable was found hanging from a noose under suspicious circumstances. The deceased was identified as Laxmi Prasad Gabel, a constable posted in the Rajendra Nagar police station area. Police also recovered a suicide note from the scene.

Local residents informed the police that a man was hanging from a towel in an empty field in front of the colony. A police team arrived at the scene immediately after receiving the information. During the investigation, the body was exhumed and the surrounding area was searched.

He held himself responsible in the suicide note.

Police also recovered a suicide note from the scene, in which the constable blamed no one for his death and claimed responsibility for himself. The authenticity of the note and his handwriting are being investigated.

The constable was absent from duty for a long time.

According to preliminary investigations, Lakshmi Prasad had been suffering from alcohol addiction for a long time and had been absent from the police lines for approximately 17 months. During this period, departmental action was also pending against him.

Further investigation is underway in the matter

The police have prepared a panchnama and sent the body for post-mortem. The scene of the incident, mobile phone call details, and other aspects are being investigated. Police say the post-mortem report and digital evidence will provide further clarity on the cause of death.

Rajnandgaon. CG Naxal Breaking News: An encounter is underway between police and Naxalites in the Kanghura forest of the Dongargarh area of ​​Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. A police officer has been injured in this attack. The injured officer has been brought to the Dongargarh Community Health Center, where he is undergoing treatment.

Security forces were on patrol when Naxalites, who were lying in wait, attacked them. A search operation is underway in the area.

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh on Tuesday November 18, 2025 unveiling the prestigious FIH Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup 2025 trophy from the Assembly premises-Photo Credit-CG/PR

Arrival of Prestigious Trophy in State Inspiring for Young Players: Chief Minister Vishni Deo Sai

Raipur: Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh on Tuesday November 18, 2025 unveiled the prestigious FIH Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup 2025 trophy from the Assembly premises. Union Minister of State Tokhan Sahu, State Cabinet Minister Kedar Kashyap, and Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao were also present at the event.

It is worth mentioning that the glittering trophy of the world-renowned FIH Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup 2025 arrives in Chhattisgarh for the first time today as part of its India tour and was unveiled at a solemn ceremony held at the Assembly premises.

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said on this occasion that hosting the FIH Junior World Cup 2025 in India is a matter of great pride and that the trophy’s arrival in Chhattisgarh is a special occasion of honor for the state. Expressing gratitude to Hockey India, he said that the Trophy Tour is an important effort to promote enthusiasm and inspiration for sports across the country.

He said that the launch of this campaign by Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya is a step that will reinvigorate the spirit of sports in the country.

The Chief Minister said that Chhattisgarh has always been a fertile ground for hockey. A large number of children from districts like Rajnandgaon, Bastar, Jashpur, Surguja, Raipur, Bilaspur, and Korba are pursuing their future in hockey

The arrival of the trophy will be an inspiration for the state’s young players. He said that the state government is committed to expanding sports infrastructure, strengthening training facilities, and encouraging emerging talent. Chief Minister Sai said that this trophy symbolises the hard work, discipline, and dreams of the world’s best players. The Chief Minister also congratulated and wished Hockey India, the Chhattisgarh Olympic Association, and Chhattisgarh Hockey on this occasion.

On the occasion, Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh congratulated the officials and players of the Chhattisgarh Olympic Association and Chhattisgarh Hockey for the grand unveiling of the trophy. Chhattisgarh Olympic Association General Secretary Vikram Sisodia, other officials of the association, representatives of the hockey organisation, and a large number of players were present on this occasion.

India will host the Junior World Cup for the first time

It is quite significant that India is hosting the FIH Hockey Junior Men’s World Cup 2025 for the first time. The competition will run from November 28 to December 10 , 2025 and will be held in Chennai and Madurai, Tamil Nadu.

occurred late last night in the capital when Industry Minister Lakhan Lal Dewangan's pilot Scorpio vehicle went out of control and hit the divider in front of Khalsa School, right in front of the court premises. The vehicle was badly damaged in the accident. This entire incident took place in the Civil Lines police station area, where the incident occurred around 12:45 am. According to eyewitnesses, there was a commotion at the spot immediately after the accident. People present there saw that the driver of the Scorpio vehicle was in a drunken state and was trying to control himself while staggering. On receiving the information, the Civil Lines police station reached the spot and controlled the situation

The driver told police during questioning that he was heading home after his duty. Meanwhile, an auto driver in front of Khalsa School suddenly tried to overtake the vehicle. This action by the auto driver threw the Scorpio driver off balance and he lost control of the vehicle. The uncontrolled vehicle went straight over the divider and collided with a pole in front. The impact was so severe that the entire front portion of the Scorpio was damaged, leaving the vehicle undriveable.

People present at the scene stated that the vehicle was moving at a high speed, which caused significant damage. The vehicle's number is CG 08 BC 9909, reportedly one of the Industry Minister's pilot vehicles. However, the minister was not in the vehicle at the time of the accident; only the driver was present. Police arrived at the scene and first assessed the driver's condition. After confirming that he was drunk, he underwent a medical examination. According to preliminary information, the driver's alcohol level was found to be well above the permissible limit. Police have seized the vehicle and initiated further legal action. The Civil Lines police station in-charge stated that no civilians were injured in the accident, which is a great relief. A major accident was averted due to the low traffic on the road late at night, otherwise, given the speed of the vehicle and the severity of the collision, there was a possibility of loss of life.

Sukma . In Sukma district, under the guidance of Collector Devesh Kumar Dhruv and the leadership of the Deputy Director of Livestock Development, the Livestock Development Department is distributing poultry (chicken) and quail free of charge in villages within the Nellanar region. This initiative has generated enthusiasm among villagers and raised hopes of a new source of income.

Distribution done in Konta development block: 

According to Sandeep Indurkar, Deputy Director of the Livestock Development Department, villagers in Mukram Panchayat, Konta Block, were benefited as part of the distribution campaign on Sunday. Thirty quail units were distributed in Mukram Panchayat. In addition, 20 poultry units (chicks) were also distributed.

Rural people are excited and will get economic support: 

The villagers were overjoyed to receive these free poultry and quail. This distribution program will not only provide villagers with a source of nutritious food, but also give them an opportunity to earn additional income. This initiative by the Livestock Development Department is an important step toward strengthening the rural economy. Preparations are underway to extend this scheme to other remote rural areas in Niyed Nellanar, Sukma district.

• Now half electricity bill up to 200 units

• Relief to 42 lakh domestic consumers

• The new policy will come into effect from December 1.

CG 200 Unit Half Bijli Bill Scheme: Chhattisgarh government has made a major change in the Half Electricity Bill Scheme with the aim of providing relief to domestic consumers. Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai has announced that now electricity bills up to 200 units will be halved in the state, which will directly benefit more than 42 lakh consumers (Domestic Consumers). This new system will come into effect from 1 December 2025, whereas till now this scheme was limited to only 100 units.

Under the new provisions, consumers who use up to 400 units of electricity per month will be able to avail of the half-bill benefit for up to 200 units. According to estimates, families who previously paid bills of ₹800–₹900 can expect this amount to drop to approximately ₹420–₹435, which will have a positive impact on monthly household budgets.

Difference between the old and new plan

The Half Electricity Bill Subsidy Scheme for up to 400 units, launched during the Bhupesh Baghel government's tenure, was reduced to 100 units in August 2025. This change increased the electricity burden of millions of consumers. Now, the state government has decided to revise this policy and provide relief for up to 200 units, which is considered a major relief for poor and middle-class families.

How will the new system work?

According to the new policy:

• The consumer will have to pay half for the first 100 units.
• Half bill benefit will continue on consumption of 101 to 200 units.
• For consumption after 200 units, the bill will have to be paid at the normal rate.

According to government officials, this scheme will increase the budget and subsidy load, but the government argues that this is an important step towards public interest and social security.

Impact on consumers – helps in economic balance

According to sources in the Energy Department, many families were unable to maintain regular electricity bill payments due to rising inflation. The new policy will not only provide relief but also improve revenue collection in the state, as the likelihood of regular payments will increase.

Raipur. As soon as the purchase of paddy at the support price began in Chhattisgarh, the administration across the state has become strict to prevent the possibility of illegal paddy transportation in some areas. In this sequence, on the instructions of the Jashpur District Collector, a team from the Revenue Department conducted a surprise late-night inspection of the checkpoints along the Jharkhand border and thoroughly reviewed the arrangements.

The inspection team included Tehsildar Jayshree Rajanpathy, Deputy Tehsildar Arun Kumar, Food Inspector Alok Toppo, Market Inspector, Revenue Inspector, and Patwari. The team visited Bhalmanda, Sakardega, and Saintangatoli checkpoints, where security arrangements, surveillance systems, and vehicle checking procedures were reviewed. Officials were given necessary instructions on the spot to prevent potential illegal paddy transportation.

The Sarpanchs and Secretaries of the respective villages were also present. Officials urged local awareness and prompt reporting of suspicious activities in border areas to ensure effective control of illegal movement.

The district administration has clarified that continuous monitoring will continue in the border areas and strict action will be taken against those violating the rules.

Raipur. A special session was convened in the old building of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly, where discussions were held on the 25-year parliamentary journey. Members of both the ruling and opposition parties were present in the House, sharing their experiences, parliamentary memories, and recollections of the Assembly.

During the session, the winter session of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly was announced. However, the notification has not yet been issued. The winter session will begin on December 14th and will last for four days, until December 17th. Developed India 2047 will be discussed on December 14th. Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh stated that the four-day session will be held in the new Assembly building.

Arrival of the prestigious trophy in the state is an inspiration for young players: Chief Minister Sai

Raipur - Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai and Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh today unveiled the prestigious FIH Junior Men's Hockey World Cup 2025 trophy from the Assembly premises. Union Minister of State Shri Tokhan Sahu, State Cabinet Minister Shri Kedar Kashyap, and Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao were also present at the event. It is noteworthy that the glittering trophy of the world-renowned FIH Junior Men's Hockey World Cup 2025 arrived in Chhattisgarh for the first time today as part of its India tour and was unveiled at a solemn ceremony held at the Assembly premises. Chief Minister Shri Sai said on this occasion that hosting the FIH Junior World Cup 2025 in India is a matter of great pride and a special honor for the state. Expressing gratitude to Hockey India, he said that the Trophy Tour is an important effort to promote enthusiasm and inspiration for sports across the country. He said that the launch of this campaign by Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya is a step that will reinvigorate the spirit of sports in the country. The Chief Minister said that Chhattisgarh has always been a fertile ground for hockey. A large number of children from districts like Rajnandgaon, Bastar, Jashpur, Surguja, Raipur, Bilaspur, and Korba are pursuing their future in hockey. The arrival of the trophy will be an inspiration for the state's young players. He stated that the state government is committed to expanding sports infrastructure, strengthening training facilities, and encouraging emerging talent. Mr. Sai stated that this trophy symbolizes the hard work, discipline, and dreams of the world's best players. The Chief Minister also congratulated and wished Hockey India, the Chhattisgarh Olympic Association, and Chhattisgarh Hockey on this occasion. Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh congratulated the officials and players of the Chhattisgarh Olympic Association and Chhattisgarh Hockey for the grand unveiling of the trophy. Chhattisgarh Olympic Association General Secretary Vikram Sisodiya, other officials of the association, representatives of the hockey organization, and a large number of players were present on the occasion.

** India will host the Junior World Cup for the first time  

It is worth noting that India is hosting the FIH Hockey Junior Men's World Cup 2025 for the first time. The competition will run from November 28 to December 10 and will be held in Chennai and Madurai, Tamil Nadu.

Jagdalpur. The Finance Department has issued a very important directive for all Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) who disburse salaries and other payments from the government treasury. The process of preparing e-bills by DDOs has now been directly linked to the timely filing of their GST TDS returns (GSTR-7).
According to senior treasury officer Anil Kumar Pathak, it will now be mandatory for DDOs to file their GSTR-7 returns for the previous month by the 10th of each month. DDOs who fail to strictly adhere to this deadline could face significant financial difficulties. The Finance Department has clarified that if a DDO fails to file their GST returns by the due date, i.e., the 10th of the following month, they will not be permitted to prepare bills for items subject to GST. This simply means that in the event of non-filing of returns on time, the financial functions of the concerned departments, especially where GST is applicable, will come to a complete halt, causing serious disruption in government payments and financial management. This step has been taken with the objective of ensuring GST TDS deducted by government departments and bringing in greater transparency and discipline in the government finance system.

Balodabazar. A woman and 16 goats died on the spot after being hit by a train near Boratara gate of the district.
Yesterday, a shepherd woman was returning home after grazing her goats and goats near Boratara gate under Bhatapara rural police station area. Meanwhile, the woman and 16 goats along with her died on the spot after being hit by a train while crossing the tracks. On receiving the information, a case has been registered and a Panchnama has been taken up for investigation.

Narayanpur. Security forces carried out a major operation during an anti-Naxal operation in the Abujhmad region of Chhattisgarh on Tuesday morning. Soldiers demolished a memorial built by Naxalites in Dodimarka, dedicated to the memory of three comrades—Anil Dada, Ajit Dada, and Varuna Dada. The operation continues unabated in the interior areas of Abujhmad, and over the past few months, security forces have demolished hundreds of Naxalite memorials. New police camps are also being established in the area to completely break the Naxalite hold.

Sukma. Two separate encounters are currently underway in the border area of ​​Sukma district, Chhattisgarh. The first encounter took place on the Chhattisgarh-Andhra Pradesh border, killing six Naxalites. Madvi Hidma, a Naxalite commander with a bounty of Rs. 1 crore, and Hidma's wife were also killed in the same encounter. Her photo has also surfaced. The second encounter is ongoing in the Errabor police station area of ​​Sukma district. Several Naxalites were injured in the exchange of fire that occurred on the morning of November 18th. Security forces are still present at the scene and a search operation is ongoing. Bastar Inspector General Sundarraj P. confirmed the encounter and said that a very important information is emerging from the border area. While official confirmation and a formal announcement are awaited, initial indications suggest that this step could be a historic achievement for the country in eliminating left-wing extremism.
According to information received, police received information about a large number of Naxalites being present in the Errabor forest. Based on this information, DRG personnel were dispatched to the scene at night. Meanwhile, an encounter broke out between the police and Naxalites this morning. Subsequently, the soldiers took charge and retaliated against the Naxalite fire. A search operation is currently underway.
It is worth noting that Madvi Hidma, carrying a bounty of Rs 1 crore, was a resident of Poorvarti village in Sukma. He had joined the Naxalite organization since childhood. His plans had also led to significant successes for the Naxalite organization. He previously served in the Area Committee, DVCM (Divisional Committee Member), and then the DKSZC (Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee) cadre. He was also the commander of Battalion No. 1 of the Naxalites. Confirmed information, along with his photograph, has been received that he was killed in an encounter on the Chhattisgarh-Andhra Pradesh border.

Sukma. In Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested Pradeep Baghel, a sub-engineer posted at the Chhindgarh block headquarters, red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000. According to information received from the ACB, the sub-engineer was demanding a 5 percent commission for payment for a culvert under construction in Chiurwada Panchayat. Upon preliminary confirmation of the complaint, the ACB prepared a trap plan and arrested the sub-engineer during the handover of the agreed amount in cash.The ACB has seized the bribe amount, related files, documents, mobile phones, and possible transaction records from the accused's home. During preliminary questioning, the engineer admitted to exerting pressure to disrupt the payment process. Officials are now examining digital transactions, old payment files, and other tender-related records.

Bhoomipujan of 250-seat Nalanda Library: To give a new direction to the expansion of education, study resources and knowledge-culture, a 250-seat Nalanda Library will be constructed. Soon, students will have the opportunity to study in a better environment. Deputy Chief Minister and Kawardha MLA Vijay Sharma performed the Bhoomipujan for the construction of the Nalanda Library, equipped with state-of-the-art and fully digital facilities, to be built at a cost of Rs 4.41 crore.

Extending his best wishes to the youth, competitive exam aspirants, researchers, and book lovers, Deputy Chief Minister Sharma said that this Nalanda campus, being built on the lines of Raipur's Nalanda campus, will develop into a multifaceted knowledge center in the district. It will take education and knowledge-culture to new heights in Kawardha and open doors to new opportunities.

Free use of AI tools

This library will provide a peaceful and suitable environment to the children studying in schools and universities as well as the youth preparing for competitive exams. The library will have a digital library, good books for all competitive exams, daily newspapers, contemporary books, famous journals, books by good authors, inspirational books along with a special knowledge corner for children. Its speciality will be the audio visual content here. To ensure that the youth do not lag behind in the rapidly growing AI technology in the world, a corner of AI tools like Perplexity, Grok, ChatGPT will also be created, where the youth will be able to use the AI ​​tools for free.

The library will be built in 17,000 square feet.

It is noteworthy that this library, built in 17 thousand square feet, will have a reading hall with a capacity of 250 seats, along with books for preparation of competitive examinations, journals for academic and research activities, special knowledge corner for children, cultural and general studies, digital information and various resources of knowledge.

Raipur. On November 14th, some students were assaulted in Kamal Vihar. Female students were also held hostage. Raipur police have now arrested Lady Don Pooja Sachdeva in connection with this case. Along with Pooja Sachdeva, police have also arrested five other individuals, including one minor. Two other accused are still absconding in this case.

According to Additional Superintendent of Police Vivek Shukla, the lady don, Pooja Sachdeva, posing as a sub-inspector, intimidated the victims. She later looted cash, mobile phones, and laptops worth approximately 1.5 lakh rupees.

what is the matter

ASP Vivek Shukla said that on November 14th, a young woman from Amlidih went to Kamal Vihar with her friend to give her brother medicine. On her way back, she met the accused, Pooja Sachdeva, in the elevator. At that time, Pooja Sachdeva and her companions were in an intoxicated state. The lady don first intimidated and threatened the student by claiming to be a sub-inspector. Later, the student took her to her brother's room, after which, she and her companions committed the robbery. Police have registered a case of robbery, assault, and intimidation.

Who is Pooja Sachdeva?

Pooja Sachdeva has been charged with serious crimes including murder, assault, rioting, gambling, and marijuana smuggling in various police stations. She is known as the "Lady Don" in the police station. Pooja has been jailed several times before. It's worth noting that her name also surfaced in the 2017 Santosh Dubey murder case.