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.

CG Breaking: Bilaspur. Chhattisgarh Advocate General Prafulla Bharat resigns: Advocate General of the Chhattisgarh government, Prafulla N. Bharat, has resigned from his post. He submitted his resignation to Governor Ramen Deka. However, the Raj Bhavan has not yet issued an official statement on his resignation. The Advocate General's office has also not issued any formal comment.

CG Breaking: In a letter, Chhattisgarh government's Advocate General Prafulla Bharat wrote, "I am resigning from the post of Advocate General. I express my gratitude for the support I received from Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai and his cabinet colleagues."

CG Breaking: Along with this, he further wrote that I also express my gratitude to the team of bureaucrats for their cooperation in the difficult task of protecting the interests of the welfare state before the High Court and the Supreme Court.

CG Breaking: Prafulla Bharat wrote, "In any case, I received full support from my colleagues in the Advocate General's Office and from members of the Bar. Furthermore, I am deeply grateful to Your Excellency for giving me the opportunity to serve as the state's first Law Officer."

Three Naxalites, collectively carrying a bounty of Rs 15 lakh, were neutralized by security forces in a significant encounter in Sukma, Chhattisgarh. The operation unfolded on Sunday morning in the forested terrain of Tumalpad village, located within the jurisdiction of the Bhejji and Chintagufa police stations. The security forces had been alerted to the presence of Maoist elements and consequently launched a targeted operation

The deceased Naxalites have been identified as key operatives: Madvi Deva, an area committee member; Podiam Gangi, who served as the commander of the Chetna Natya Mandli (CNM); and Sodhi Gangi, another area committee member from Kistaram. An intense exchange of fire erupted between the Naxalites and the security personnel during the operation.

After a protracted gun battle, the search teams successfully recovered the bodies of the three Naxalites, including two women. Authorities also recovered a substantial cache of arms and explosives from the encounter site. This includes advanced weaponry such as Barrel Grenade Launchers (BGLs), VGA launchers, a 303 rifle, and considerable ammunition.

Further search operations are actively ongoing in the region. This development underscores the effectiveness of the security forces’ strategy in combating Naxalism. The Bastar region has seen a high number of Naxalite neutralizations this year, totaling 233, encompassing various levels of leadership within Maoist organizations. The national goal to eliminate Naxalism by early next year continues to drive these efforts.

“Pandum Café is a Symbol of Positive Transformation Taking Place in Bastar’s Fight Against Naxalism”: Chief Minister

Raipur: Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Monday November 17 , 2025 marked the beginning of a new chapter in Bastar’s socio-economic transformation by inaugurating ‘Pandum Café’ in Jagdalpur. The café is a significant rehabilitation initiative of Chhattisgarh Government aimed at supporting victims of Naxal violence as well as former cadres who have chosen to surrender and rejoin the social mainstream. By offering dignified and sustainable livelihood opportunities, this innovative effort reflects a powerful journey — from conflict to cooperation. Pandum Café is located within the Police Lines campus in Jagdalpur.

During his visit, Chief Minister Sai interacted warmly with the café team — Fagni of Narayanpur, Pushpa Thakur and Birendra Thakur of Sukma, and Ashmati and Premila Baghel of Bastar. He congratulated them on their new beginning and extended best wishes for the successful operation of the café.

Chief Minister Sai described the inauguration of Pandum Café as an inspiring symbol of the positive change underway in Bastar’s ongoing campaign to eliminate Naxalism. He said the café represents “hope, progress, and peace.” Youth working here — many of whom are survivors of Naxal violence or individuals who have renounced the path of extremism have now embraced a life of peace. With the support of the district administration and police, they have undergone extensive training in hospitality services, café management, customer service, hygiene standards, food safety, and basic entrepreneurship.

One woman working at the café, who has returned to the mainstream after leaving the path of violence, expressed her emotions while reflecting on this transformative initiative. A former Maoist cadre shared,
“We have seen darkness in our past. Today, we have been given an opportunity to serve society — it feels like a new life. To serve coffee instead of carrying explosives, and to earn with dignity, gives us peace and self-respect.”

One other member of the team said,
“Earlier, we could not even dream of giving our families a respectable life. Now, with our hard-earned income, we can secure their future. This has been possible because of the administration and this café.”

Another member highlighted the role of community support, saying,
“We thought returning to the mainstream would be difficult. But the police and district administration trained us and won our trust. The most meaningful part is that we now work alongside victims of past violence, giving us a chance to make amends and help build peace.”

They also shared that the name ‘Pandum’ reflects Bastar’s cultural roots, and the café’s tagline — “Where every cup tells a story” — signifies that every cup of coffee served here carries not just flavour, but a narrative of courage, victory over adversity, and new beginnings.

The event was attended by Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap, Education Minister Gajendra Yadav, MP Mahesh Kashyap, Jagdalpur MLA Kiran Singh Deo, Chitrakote MLA Vinayak Goyal, Beverage Corporation Chairman Srinivas Rao Maddi, Scheduled Tribes Commission Chairman Roopsingh Mandavi, Jagdalpur Mayor Sanjay Pandey, District Panchayat Chairperson Smt. Vedvati Kashyap, Divisional Commissioner Doman Singh, Inspector General of Police Sundarraj P., Collector Haris S., Superintendent of Police Shalabh Sinha, along with several public representatives and senior administrative officials.

Gariaband. A shocking incident has emerged from Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district, where the deaths of three children from the same family have caused a stir. It is being reported that the children lost their lives due to the influence of quack doctors and sorcery. The Chief Medical Officer (CMHO) has stated that the matter will be investigated.

Tragic accident in Gariaband

According to reports, three children in Dhanora village, Mainpur block, developed high fevers. Instead of seeking proper treatment, the family took them to a quack doctor in the village. When the children's condition didn't improve despite the doctor's incorrect treatment, the family resorted to black magic. After persuasion by the health department team, the family agreed to take the children to the hospital. But by then, it was too late.

3 children of the same family died

All three children died on the way to the hospital. The Chief Medical and Health Officer of Gariaband has ordered an investigation into the entire incident. The health department team is investigating how the quack doctor was treating the children and why the family members were not taken to the hospital in time.

Raipur. The state government has decided to scrap all government and non-government vehicles older than 15 years. This decision was taken following a directive from the Expenditure Department of the Union Finance Ministry. The Transport Department has sent a letter to all departments and department heads, asking them to immediately provide a list of such vehicles. According to the Department of Expenditure's orders, a provision for assistance has also been made based on the number of vehicles to be scrapped.

The Transport Department has set a target of scrapping 2,000 government and 4,000 non-government vehicles. The government aims to update vehicles and reduce pollution caused by old vehicles.

A meeting has been scheduled for November 21st at Mahanadi Bhawan, chaired by the Secretary of the Transport Department. At the meeting, department officials will be required to provide information on vehicles older than 15 years, including the registration number, the person who allotted the vehicle, the name of the organization, the vehicle's publicity, whether the vehicle is currently in operation, and the method used to scrap vehicles if they have been scrapped before.

25% discount on buying a new car

According to Transport Department officials, anyone who scraps a vehicle at a registered scrapping center will receive a 25 percent tax rebate on purchasing a new vehicle. An online certificate, called a Certificate of Deposit, will also be issued. This certificate will be valid at all automobile dealerships in Chhattisgarh.

Raipur: Chhattisgarh has once again created history in the All India Forest Sports Competition. With a brilliant performance in the 28th All India Forest Sports Competition held in Dehradun, it has secured the first position in the medal tally. In this competition, Chhattisgarh has won the championship for the second consecutive year with 150 medals and 578 points. Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai and Forest Minister Shri Kedar Kashyap congratulated all the players and teams who performed excellently in the competition and wished them to continue performing similarly in the future.

It is noteworthy that the 28th All India Forest Sports Meet was held in Dehradun from November 12th to 17th. Chhattisgarh secured first place in this competition by winning 74 gold, 34 silver, and 42 bronze medals. 253 members from Chhattisgarh participated in this competition. Chhattisgarh players also delivered several outstanding individual performances. Among them, Best Male Player Nikhil Zalko won 5 gold medals in swimming, Best Female Player Sangeeta Rajgopalan won 4 gold medals and 1 silver medal in badminton and tennis. Best Athlete Female Open Thota Sankirtana won 5 gold medals, earning her the title of "Golden Girl." Similarly, Best Athlete (Male Veteran) Sukhnandan Lal Dhruv won 5 gold medals, and Best Athlete (Female Veteran) Charulata Gajpal won 4 gold medals.

Chhattisgarh won the overall championship trophy for the 13th consecutive time. At the closing ceremony of this sports competition, Uttarakhand Governor Lieutenant General (Retired) Gurmeet Singh and Uttarakhand Forest Minister Mr. Subodh Uniyal jointly presented the overall championship trophy. Ms. Shalini Raina received the trophy on behalf of Chhattisgarh. Additional Chief Secretary Mrs. Richa Sharma and Forest Force Chief Mr. V. Srinivas Rao extended their congratulations and best wishes to all the players.

In the All India Forest Sports Competition, Kerala secured second place with 31 gold medals, while Karnataka secured third place with 25 gold medals. Host Uttarakhand finished sixth. A special initiative was also taken to connect this competition with environmental protection. Under this concept of "One Sport, One Forest," a tree was planted in the name of each medal winner, thus giving the players the message of nature conservation along with sports.

Raipur: On the occasion of National Press Day, a symposium was held today at the Directorate of Public Relations. Editors, senior journalists, and officials from the Public Relations Department expressed their views.

Senior editor Jaiprakash Mishra said that some people, in order to protect their own interests, spread misinformation by sending out similar misleading content simultaneously, which increases the algorithm, confusing readers into believing it to be true. Citing the example of the Delhi Metro, he said that whenever there was a disruption in the metro, Sridharan ji would immediately release news in the media, including the expected time required to fix the technical error. When accurate and quality information is spread, misleading information cannot survive.

Editor Mr. Ravi Bhoi said that the veracity of news is crucial and should not be compromised. Even if it takes time, news should be broadcast only after verification. Editor Mr. AN Dwivedi said that information should be disseminated to the public with utmost seriousness, based on the quality of the information and the impact it will have. Even a small mistake can lead to a major accident. Senior journalist Mr. Ashok Sahu said that if standards of credibility are followed in journalism, there is no risk of any kind of misleading information being spread.

Additional Director Mr. Umesh Mishra said that media credibility is a cornerstone of democracy and must be maintained at all costs. The media must also fulfill its responsibility and maintain vigilance against the rapidly spreading misinformation due to technological changes.

Balodabazar. The district administration has taken strict action against the employees of the cooperative society who were disrupting the paddy procurement in Balodabazar district of Chhattisgarh. The administration has initiated strict action against the striking employees of the cooperative society. Thirteen employees, including the in-charge manager, have been dismissed, and an FIR is proposed against three employees. This action was taken under the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA).

According to the information received from the District Food Officer, Simga Committee Manager Manjula Sharma, Khokhali Committee Manager Rakesh Kumar Tandon, Dhurra Bandha Committee Manager Moolchand Verma, Rohansi Committee Manager Dharmendra Sahu, Committee Manager Tilda Ramkumar Sahu have been dismissed.

Similarly, Nand Kumar Patel, seller of Giraud committee of Kasdol development block, Gokul Prasad Sahu, seller of Hasua, Lalit Sahu, seller of Thargaon, Ramswaroop Yadav, seller of Katgi, Khelsingh Kaivartya, seller of Chikhli, Amit Sahu, seller of Kosamsara, Bhim Sahu, seller of Sarkhor, Ravi Kamal, seller of Lavan have been dismissed. A letter has been issued to the branch manager to register an FIR against Rajendra Chandrakar, in-charge manager of Konari committee under Palari development block, Birendra Sahu, computer operator of Rohra committee and Tika Ram Verma, seller of Risda committee.