Korba:  A shocking incident has come to light from Korba district in Chhattisgarh. Here, a brutal man did not even spare an elderly woman   . He made her a victim of his lust. A young man first assaulted the elderly woman and then raped her.

The entire incident took place in Barpali village, within the Uraga police station area of ​​the district. The accused has been identified as Yashwant Miri, a resident of Barpali village. The victim, a 65-year-old woman, also hails from the same village. The accused, Yashwant Miri, took advantage of the secluded area and assaulted her. He then brutally assaulted her.

The accused beat up and committed brutality

According to reports, the elderly woman had gone to her farm in the morning. There was no one in the field at the time. It was completely deserted. Meanwhile, the accused, Yashwant Miri, approached her and, taking advantage of the deserted area, assaulted her. He raped her. The woman began screaming. Hearing her cries, nearby villagers rushed to the scene.

Villagers beaten up and handed over to the police

Seeing people approaching, the accused fled. The incident caused a stir. The woman informed her family. Meanwhile, villagers caught the accused at the Barpali bus stand and beat him severely. He was then handed over to the police. A case has been filed against him at the police station. Strict action is being demanded against him. The police have arrested him

Sukma:  On Thursday, criminals looted jewelry worth lakhs of rupees from a gold and silver jewelry shop in Sukma district, Chhattisgarh. The armed criminals carried out the robbery by brandishing pistols . However, the police took immediate action and arrested both criminals.

The incident took place at Durga Jewelry Shop, a gold and silver jewelry store in the district headquarters. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 4th. Two masked men arrived at Durga Jewelry Shop on Thursday night. They entered with weapons and began threatening everyone inside.

The criminals began threatening the shop employees with their weapons. They then brandished a pistol at the merchant and stole the jewelry. The accused fled with jewelry worth lakhs of rupees. Then, bystanders demonstrated their courage and apprehended one of the criminals. However, another robber, armed with a pistol, managed to escape.

The police were immediately informed. Upon receiving the information, the police arrived at the scene and began investigating. Upon learning of the incident, Superintendent of Police Kiran Singh and the SDPO also immediately arrived at the scene and assessed the situation. Sukma police sealed off the entire district to prevent the absconding accused from escaping. Several police teams were dispatched in various directions. A search for the suspect was launched using CCTV footage and other means. Following this, the police took immediate action and apprehended the young man late at night.

According to reports, the criminals are residents of Madhya Pradesh. Both are being interrogated. The jewelry shop is reportedly located in the center of the city. Directly opposite is the old Superintendent of Police's office, which houses the SDOP, Cyber ​​Cell, and Naxal Cell. A police station is also located 50 meters away. This incident has created an atmosphere of panic among the people.

Raipur: Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai today presented development works worth Rs 195.26 crore at a program held in Suhela village of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district. At the program, he distributed house keys to 1,073 beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural), gas connections to 3,000 women under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, rights records to 5,000 farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Swamitva Yojana, and cheques for materials and funds to beneficiaries under various schemes.

Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai said that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's goal is to ensure that every household has access to a permanent house, a toilet, pure drinking water, and the benefits of the Prime Minister's Suryaghar free electricity scheme. To achieve this objective, our government is committed to working in the public interest. He said that Chhattisgarh has completed 25 years of becoming a separate state, and we are celebrating our silver jubilee year. We are fulfilling the promises made in Prime Minister Modi's guarantee before forming the government, one by one.

Chief Minister Shri Sai stated that 21 quintals of paddy are being purchased per acre in the state at a rate of Rs. 3,100 per quintal. The rate for tendu leaf collection has been increased to Rs. 5,500 per standard sack. Farmers have also been provided with two years' outstanding bonuses. A large number of women are benefiting from the Mahtari Vandan Yojana and the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. He said that under the Pradhan Mantri Suryaghar Yojana, free electricity will be provided to every household. This scheme also offers a significant subsidy, so more people should install solar panels in their homes and take advantage of them.

Praising the administration's 'Hum Honge Kamyaab' initiative in the district, he said that efforts being made to train the youth according to their interests for their better future have benefited more than 500 youth so far.

Deputy Chief Minister Shri Arun Sao and Health Minister Shri Shyam Bihari Jaiswal also addressed the program. They said that under Chief Minister Shri Sao's leadership, Chhattisgarh is reaching new heights of development and major projects are being completed smoothly. Revenue Minister Shri Tankaram Verma reported that roads worth more than ₹100 crore have been approved in Balodabazar-Bhatapara district alone.

During the program, Chief Minister Shri Sai announced the establishment of a new college in Suhela, a community health center building in Tilda, a government girls' higher secondary school building in Balodabazar, and a new commercial complex. He also announced the construction of sheds for farmers at 50 paddy procurement centers in the district at a cost of Rs 10 lakh each, and the construction of dividers and lighting for one kilometer on each of the three roads in Suhela Tigadda.

The development works inaugurated by Chief Minister Shri Sai mainly include 1073 houses constructed at a cost of Rs 12.87 crore under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin), and water supply schemes constructed at Amakoni, Hathbandh, Pausari, Semharadih and Khapardih at a cost of about Rs 7.74 crore.

The major works of Bhoomipujan include strengthening of Balodabazar-Risda-Hathband road at a cost of Rs 49.17 crore, Risda bypass road of Balodabazar at a cost of Rs 20.98 crore, Indoor Stadium Complex in Balodabazar at a cost of Rs 15.59 crore, 717 houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) at a cost of Rs 8.60 crore and construction of Sungera Anicut across Kolhan drain at a cost of Rs 8.04 crore.

Beneficiary-oriented material and cheques worth more than Rs 5 crore were distributed during the programme. This mainly included the refund of Rs 27 lakh in a cyber fraud case, distribution of Rs 83 lakh under various schemes of the Labour Department, post-matric scholarships worth Rs 4.25 crore to 8333 students, Rs 25 lakh to 16 women under women self-help groups and 'Saksham' scheme, Rs 9.69 lakh to 10 beneficiaries under the Chief Minister's Employment Generation Programme and Rs 6.81 lakh to 60 beneficiaries under the 'Hum Honge Kamyaab' scheme.

On this occasion, Balodabazar-Bhatapara District Panchayat President Akanksha Jaiswal, District Panchayat President Raipur Naveen Agarwal, former MLA Shivratan Sharma, Women Commission member Lakshmi Verma, District President Simga Daulat Pal along with many public representatives and a large number of villagers were present.

Raipur: The sixth convocation of Atal Bihari Vajpayee University was held today in a dignified atmosphere under the chief patronage of former President Shri Ram Nath Kovind. The program was presided over by Governor Shri Ramen Deka. Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai, Deputy Chief Minister Shri Arun Saw and Higher Education Minister Shri Tankaram Verma attended as the special guest. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Acharya Dr. Diwakar Nath Vajpayee was present in the program. 64 research degrees, 92 gold medals and 36950 graduate and post graduate degrees were awarded in the ceremony.

Former President Shri Ram Nath Kovind, the Chief Guest at the University's convocation, extended his heartfelt wishes to the graduating students for their bright future and called upon them to actively contribute to nation-building. Praising the energy and confidence of the young generation, he said that India today is a leader among the world's fastest-growing economies, and the current youth are historical witnesses and partners in this. He said that graduating from a university is not the end of education, but continuous learning, skill enhancement, and self-development are essential for success in the twenty-first century.

The former President noted that in the country's universities, daughters are often outperforming sons in academic pursuits, and the number of gold medalists at this university is remarkable. Congratulating the students, especially the medalists, he said that their achievements are not solely the result of their hard work, but also the sacrifices of their parents, the support of their families, and the invaluable guidance of their teachers. This is a golden, memorable moment for every student, one they will cherish throughout their lives. He said, "Never think you are lagging behind. If you don't give up, you can always be first." He urged the students to work hard to achieve their dreams, stay connected to Indian culture, values, and roots, and embrace Indian heritage such as yoga and science.

Governor Shri Ramen Deka said that life presents many challenges, sometimes leading to falls. However, the most important thing is to pick ourselves up and stand up again. He urged students not to be afraid of setbacks and to always have the courage to rise. Describing discipline as a strong foundation for success, the Governor said that life is a beautiful journey, and it is everyone's responsibility to live it purposefully, positively, and meaningfully. Drawing attention to the importance of mental health, the Governor said that stress has become a major challenge today. Therefore, it is essential to make yoga, meditation, and regular physical activity an integral part of life. He also urged students to choose a career that is stress-free, transparent, and enables positive change for themselves, society, and the nation.

Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai said that success isn't determined by degrees alone, but by a constant desire to learn. The world is changing rapidly, and the youth who choose the path of technology, innovation, and hard work while remaining rooted in their culture will shape the India of tomorrow. Opportunities aren't always available; sometimes we have to create them ourselves. Discipline, dedication, and a positive outlook are the power that transforms every ordinary moment into an extraordinary achievement. He said, "I can confidently say that this generation will take Chhattisgarh and the entire country to new heights."

Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai said that this ceremony is not merely a formal event, but a celebration of the students' dreams, resolve, and struggles. He commended the university for implementing systems such as multidisciplinary studies, skills-based learning, four-year undergraduate programs, academic bank of credit, and modern curriculum, in line with the National Education Policy 2020, so that students can take advantage of global opportunities.

The Chief Minister said that through digitization at the university, services such as admission procedures, examination forms, transcripts, and degree certificates have been made available online. This new system provides simple, transparent, and prompt services to students. He said that financial assistance under the PM Usha program will significantly contribute to the development of new laboratories, smart classrooms, a digital library, and modern academic infrastructure, enabling the university to ensure quality and innovation in higher education.

The Chief Minister said that universities should encourage quality research in areas such as agricultural science, environmental protection, social structure, language and literature and technological innovation as per the needs of the state. He said that the convocation provided a celebration of knowledge, discipline and inspiration to students, parents and teachers and highlighted Atal Bihari Vajpayee University's commitment to quality and innovation in higher education.

Deputy Chief Minister Shri Arun Sao said that the state, formed under the guidance of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, has made remarkable progress in various fields, including education. He praised the university's efforts to provide quality education. Higher Education Minister Shri Tank Ram Verma said that the convocation is a recognition of the students' hard work, struggle, and dedication. He informed that the university is ensuring effective use of the Academic Bank of Credit and that development projects worth ₹20 crore have been approved, which will further strengthen the academic infrastructure. The guests also released the university's quarterly magazine, Kanhar. The welcome address was delivered by the university's Vice Chancellor, Acharya Dr. Arun Diwakar Nath Vajpayee.

Present in the program were MLAs Shri Amar Agarwal, Dharamjeet Singh, Dharamlal Kaushik, Sushant Shukla, Atal Shrivastava, Dilip Lahariya, Chairman of CREDA Shri Bhupendra Savanni, Mayor Smt. Pooja Vidhani, Registrar Dr. Tarnish Gautam along with university professors and a large number of students.

Raipur: The Department of Land Resources, Government of India, in collaboration with the State Government, is organizing the Watershed Festival under the Prime Minister Agricultural Irrigation Scheme – Watershed Development Component from November 19 to December 19, 2025. Organized as a nationwide campaign, various competitions along with labor donation, inauguration, Bhoomi Pujan, awareness programs are being organized at the project level in Jashpur district under this festival.

A state-level social media competition is also being organized as part of the Watershed Festival. Four reel winners will receive prizes of ₹50,000 each, and 100 photography winners will receive ₹1,000 each. Three of the four winning reels will be based on water harvesting structures built in the project area, while one will be based on horticulture and agroforestry activities. This competition will be held until December 31, 2025.

Participants can create a 30- to 60-second reel or captioned photo showcasing water harvesting structures such as check dams, stop dams, drain bunds, ponds, community ponds, loose boulder gabion structures, etc. They can also include horticulture, plantation, or agricultural activities developed under central and state government schemes. Participants must use the designated hashtag #WDC.PMKSY.WatershedMahotsav.2025 when posting their content on social media.

During registration, participants must also upload a link to their social media post on the Festival portal, after which they will receive an email confirming their successful registration. After the contest period ends, by January 31, 2026, at 6 p.m., participants must submit a screenshot of their post's reach, views, engagement, likes, and comments to the portal. Detailed information is available on the department's website.
Content to be uploaded:

Participants must prepare a 30-60 second reel or photo with a caption and post it on social media. Content should include water conservation structures and agricultural and horticultural activities developed under WDC.PMKSY 1.0 and WDC.PMKSY 2.0. Participants must then post the content using the designated hashtag and upload the link to the Mahotsav portal. Upon completion of the registration process, participants will receive a confirmation email.

Raipur. Bharatiya Janata Party State President Kiran Dev described the two-year tenure of the BJP government in the state, led by Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai, as a genuine document of its accomplishments and achievements. He said that the state government has earned credibility by fulfilling the promise of providing a permanent roof to every poor person in the state, which the BJP had expressed in the "Modi Guarantee" during the assembly elections.
The BJP State President detailed the important decisions and achievements of the BJP government in Chhattisgarh in the last two years, stating that on the second day of the BJP government's formation in the state, a cabinet meeting was held and a decision was taken to approve the provision of Prime Minister's Housing Scheme to 18,12,743 needy families, in accordance with Modi's guarantee. Since the launch of the scheme, over 26 lakh Prime Minister's Housing Schemes have been approved in rural and urban areas of the state. Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin), against the target of 26,27,223 houses, 24,22,571 houses have been approved and houses for 16,72,002 beneficiaries have been completed by 2016-26. Accelerating the pace of housing construction, approximately 2,000 houses are being constructed daily, placing Chhattisgarh at the top position in the country. He said that under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyay Maha Abhiyan Yojana, special backward tribal families in Chhattisgarh are being benefited with pucca houses, under which a total of 33,217 houses have been approved so far. Similarly, under the Chief Minister's Housing Scheme (Gramin), houses have been approved for 38,798 homeless families in the state.
Dev said that 15,000 houses have been approved for surrendered Naxalites and Naxal-affected families in the Naxal-affected areas of the state. Security camps established in Naxal-affected areas have been established within 10 km of each other. In the villages falling under the Niyada Nellanar scheme, a target has been set to construct 13,788 houses in 327 villages and 1.32 lakh houses in urban areas under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana 2.0. Similarly, under Awas se Ajeevika Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin, more than 8000 women self-help group didis became Lakhpati didis by supplying centering plates and construction material. He said that Atal Digital Suvidha Kendra has made withdrawal of installments of PMAY-G beneficiaries easier in more than 4500 Gram Panchayats.

Raipur. Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai participated in the programme organised at Suhela. While visiting the departmental stalls there, a unique example of respect for farmers was seen. The Cooperative Department saluted the produce and hard work of the farmers by weighing Chief Minister Sai with paddy. The Chief Minister discussed with the farmers present about the system of paddy procurement at the support price, which the farmers described as very transparent and convenient, and thanked them and presented them with a letter of respect. Deputy Chief Minister Arun Saw, Revenue Minister Tankaram Verma and Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal were also present in the programme.

During his stall visit, the Chief Minister honored ten village members of the Women Commando Team at the Police Department's stall with certificates for their effective de-addiction work and distributed helmets. While inspecting the Atal Digital Facilitation Center at the Panchayat and Rural Development Department's stall, he handed over house keys to 10 beneficiaries of the PM Awas Yojana. He
also encouraged 60 youth by presenting them with certificates.
The Social Welfare Department provided assistive devices to 25 differently-abled individuals, while the Agriculture Department distributed mustard, ragi, and lentil seeds to 18 farmers. Sixty youth participating in the Skill Development Department's "Hum Honge Kamyaab" training program were also honored with certificates. This event, held in Suhela, not only demonstrated the effective implementation of government schemes but also sent a powerful message of the government's sensitivity and commitment to farmers, youth, women, and the differently-abled.

Raipur. The 22nd installment of the Mahatari Vandan Yojana was released on December 3, 2025. This was done by pressing a button at a program held at Mohla-Manpur-Ambagadh Chowki under Mahatari Vandan, the state government's flagship scheme for women's economic empowerment. The funds were transferred to the accounts of 6,771,012 beneficiaries. PM Modi had transferred the first installment of the Mahatari Vandan Yojana to the accounts of 7,012,417 women. However, if we consider the number of beneficiaries for the 22nd installment, only 6,786,336 remain. Of these, 7,662 women were recently enrolled as beneficiaries of the scheme, hailing from the Niyad Nella Nar area. This raises the question: where did the 241,405 beneficiaries go within 22 months? Has the government eliminated 2,41,405 beneficiaries of the Mahatari Vandan Yojana?

Baloda Bazar:  A tragic incident occurred in Baloda Bazar, Chhattisgarh. A woman's attempt to protect herself from the cold by lighting a bonfire proved costly when her hut caught fire (Alav Se Jhopdi Me Lagi Aag), resulting in her death. Police have launched an investigation into the matter.

Woman dies after being caught in fire

This entire incident occurred in the Suhela police station area. A woman had resorted to a bonfire to protect herself from the cold. However, as soon as she fell asleep, the bonfire engulfed the entire hut, resulting in her death. Police arrived at the scene after receiving information and have sent her body for post-mortem and have begun an investigation.

According to reports, the deceased has been identified as Asha Bai, a scrap picker who lived in a roadside hut in Suhela village. On Wednesday night, she lit a bonfire in her hut to protect herself from the cold. As she fell asleep, the bonfire engulfed the entire hut. She was also burned to death in the flames.

Police engaged in further action

On Thursday morning, when people noticed smoke coming out of the hut after the fire, they informed the police. Police arrived at the scene immediately, took possession of the partially burned body, and sent it for a post-mortem examination. They are also investigating the matter and questioning people.

Blanket catches fire from bonfire

It should be noted that a tragic incident had also occurred in Korba district earlier this year. A blanket caught fire from a bonfire, resulting in burns to an elderly man. He was hospitalized and later died during treatment.

death during treatment

This incident occurred in Badmar village, within the Kartala police station area. The deceased was identified as Manshidas Mahant (72), a resident of Badmar. On the evening of November 17th, Manshidas Mahant was warming himself around a bonfire with his family. After warming themselves, the family went to sleep. Manshidas Mahant spread a mat and covered himself with a blanket. Meanwhile, the blanket caught fire, burning the elderly man. Hearing his cries, other family members rushed out. However, by then, the elderly man had suffered 80 percent burns and was completely engulfed in flames. Family members managed to extinguish the fire with a sheet. He was immediately rushed to the hospital, where he died during treatment.

Jashpur.  Police in Jashpur, Chhattisgarh, have arrested a rape suspect from Goa. The accused had fled after raping a 17-year-old girl. The incident came to light when the victim became pregnant. Based on the victim's complaint, Jashpur police arrested the accused from Goa. The accused's name is Milram Tirkey, 52.

Jashpur Police is conducting a special campaign called Operation Ankush, in which absconding accused are being apprehended. In this effort, Jashpur Police has succeeded in apprehending an absconding accused in a rape case from Goa.

In fact, on 6.10.25, the father of a 17-year-old minor girl from the Baghbahar police station area lodged a report at the police station stating that four or five days earlier, the victim's aunt had told him that his minor daughter had been forcibly raped by the accused, Milaram Tirkey, 52, from the same village, while she was grazing goats in the forest, a fact which his daughter was not telling anyone due to fear of public shame. He came to know about this when the minor girl became pregnant.

Given the sensitivity of the case, a case was immediately registered against accused Milram Tirki at Baghbahar police station under Section 64 (1) of the IPC and Section 4 of the POCSO Act, and investigation was initiated. The minor victim was also medically examined. Accused Milram Tirki had been absconding since the incident. Police were continuously searching for him and raiding his possible hiding places.

Meanwhile, the police learned that the accused, Milram Tirki, was in the Fatoda police station area of ​​Goa. SSP Jashpur Shashi Mohan Singh immediately formed a police team and sent it to Goa. They detained the accused, Milram Tirki, from a restaurant near the Mazgaon bus stand in the Fatoda police station area and brought him back. Milram Tirki was working as a waiter at the restaurant.

During police interrogation, the accused, Milram Tirkey, confessed to the crime. He has been arrested and sent to jail on judicial remand.

Police station in-charge Baghbahar Inspector Ashok Kumar Sharma, Assistant Sub-Inspector Narayan Sahu, constables Pawan Pankra, Abhay Khes and Ghanshyam Prajapati played an important role in the action taken in the case and the arrest of the accused.

SSP Jashpur Shashi Mohan Singh said that the police has found and brought back the absconding accused in the case of rape of a minor under the jurisdiction of Bagbahar police station from Goa, no one involved in crimes related to women and children will be spared, Operation Ankush will continue.

Bijapur. Three brave soldiers of the Bijapur District Police Reserve (DRG) sacrificed their lives in an encounter with Naxalites on December 3rd in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district. The martyred soldiers include Head Constable Monu alias Mohan Badri, Constable Dukaru Gonde, and Constable Ramesh Sodi. Displaying indomitable courage, the three soldiers fought tooth and nail until their last breath, killing dozens of Naxalites in the encounter. The three martyred DRG soldiers were laid to rest with a guard of honor at the Shaheed Vatika complex of the Police Lines on the Bijapur-Gangalur road on Thursday. The officers present and the large number of citizens bid them a tearful farewell.
Bastar Range IG Sundarraj P., Bijapur Collector, Superintendent of Police Jitendra Yadav, CRPF DIG B.S. Negi, DIG Kamalochan Kashyap, along with numerous public representatives and a large number of local residents were present at the tribute ceremony. The families of the martyred soldiers were also present at the event, where everyone unanimously paid tribute to their bravery, dedication and sacrifice.

According to reports, Vella Modium, alias Mangu Modium, a notorious commander of the Naxalite Gangalore Area Committee, who carried a bounty of ₹8 lakh, was killed in this operation. Vella was the mastermind behind several major incidents, including the murder of a minor, a student, and a villager in Peddakorma. He was the intelligence wing commander of the organization and also led the CYPCM and IC Company No. 2. Security forces have cordoned off a large area in the Gangalore forests, and intensive searches are underway. So far, the bodies of 15 Naxalite cadres have been officially recovered, with the number likely to rise. SLR, INSAS, and 303 rifles and ammunition have been recovered from the scene. According to Superintendent of Police Jitendra Yadav, the search operation is ongoing in the area, and additional forces have been sent to the scene. Two DRG soldiers were injured in the encounter, but their condition is now out of danger.

Raipur. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai, the procurement of paddy at the support price in Chhattisgarh is proceeding smoothly, transparently, and systematically. Necessary arrangements have been made at procurement centers in all districts of the state, giving top priority to the convenience of farmers.

The paddy procurement process is also progressing rapidly in the state's Jashpur district. As of December 3rd, 167,246 quintals of paddy had been procured from 2,628 farmers at 46 procurement centers in the district. In return, an amount of more than ₹39.62 crore is being continuously transferred to farmers' bank accountsTo make the paddy procurement process transparent and farmer-friendly, all necessary technical facilities, including a token system, electronic weighing equipment, and moisture meter, have been provided at the procurement centers. Adequate gunny bags, seating arrangements, drinking water, and other necessary arrangements have also been ensured, ensuring farmers do not face any inconvenience.
Due to the district administration's constant inspection and monitoring, the paddy procurement process is proceeding smoothly. Farmers are reaching the centers to sell their paddy on the scheduled dates, and they are receiving a fair price for their produce through the support price.

Raipur. This morning, the Indigo flight from Raipur to Kolkata was cancelled by the company. The Raipur-Indore and Raipur-Goa connecting flights were also delayed. The Raipur-Indore flight, scheduled for 10:25 am, will now depart at 1:50 pm, a delay of 3:30 hours. Passengers are upset as this delay is disrupting their schedules. It is being reported that staff shortages are impacting flight operations.
Indigo's Raipur-Delhi flight 6E7895 arrived after 6 am instead of 5 am. Flight 6E5349 arrived at 7:25 am instead of 6 am. Flight 6E2473 arrived at 11 am instead of 10 am. Raipur-Mumbai flight 6E6373 arrived at 9:12 am instead of 8:40 am. Flight 6E6691 arrived at 7:12 am instead of 5:35 am. Flight 6E5049 could arrive at 11.50 am instead of 9 am.

Raipur. The winter session of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly will be special this year, as it will be held for the first time in the new Assembly building in Naya Raipur. This session will run from December 14th to 17th. MLAs have submitted a total of 628 questions, 604 of which were submitted online and 24 offline. These questions primarily concern issues such as law and order, problems in paddy procurement, poor roads, ration distribution, and administrative irregularities. 
December 14th will be the first day of the session, and there will be no Question Hour. Instead, a detailed discussion will be held on the state government's long-term development roadmap, Chhattisgarh Vision 2047. Following this, normal proceedings will continue from Monday to Wednesday, including Question Hour and other legislative work.

Raipur. Women and Child Development Minister Smt. Laxmi Rajwade today participated in groundbreaking ceremonies for development projects being held in various villages of Surajpur district under the Chief Minister's Gram Gaurav Path Yojana. During the ceremony, she laid the foundation stone for construction projects totaling ₹157.34 lakh approved to strengthen rural infrastructure.

Minister Smt. Rajwade performed the formal ground breaking ceremony for the construction of CC road and drain at village Kaskela at a cost of Rs 26.05 lakh, road construction at village Silfili at a cost of Rs 76.74 lakh, CC road and drain construction at village Ganeshpur at a cost of Rs 37.48 lakh and CC road and drain construction at village Karampur at a cost of Rs 17.07 lakh.

On this occasion, Minister Smt. Laxmi Rajwade said that the Chief Minister's Gram Gaurav Path Yojana is an important scheme that will give new impetus to the development of rural areas. Through this, roads, drains and other basic facilities are being rapidly expanded, which will not only facilitate transportation but will also significantly improve cleanliness and living standards in villages. She said that the state government is continuously moving forward by giving priority to public welfare development works and the goal of empowering every village with better facilities will be achieved soon. Sarpanchs of all Gram Panchayats, public representatives and villagers were present in the program.

Raipur. The Chhattisgarh government has launched the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana portal for the 2025-26 Rabi season. This scheme provides farmers with a protective shield against losses caused by natural disasters such as adverse weather, drought, floods, waterlogging, pests, and hailstorms. Last year, based on crop harvesting experiments, claims worth ₹48.62 crore were paid to 28,037 farmers in the district. This year, farmers in more than 420 notified villages in the district can insure their Rabi crops. The deadline for insurance is December 31, 2025.
This time, notified crops such as irrigated wheat, unirrigated wheat, gram, linseed, and mustard can be insured. All types of farmers, including indebted, non-indebted, landholders, and sharecroppers, can participate in the scheme. Any interested farmer sowing a notified crop in the notified villages can avail of this scheme. As per the premium rates, farmers will have to deposit Rs 690 per hectare for irrigated wheat, Rs 405 for unirrigated wheat, Rs 645 for gram, Rs 315 for linseed and Rs 375 for mustard.Farmers can obtain crop insurance through their nearest bank branch, rural bank, district cooperative central bank, service cooperative society, public service center, or the Government of India's insurance portal. The administration has appealed to farmers to insure their crops before the deadline so that they can receive financial security in the event of any natural disaster. For more information regarding the scheme, farmers can contact officials from agriculture, revenue, banks, or insurance companies.