Raipur. After returning from an interstate study tour of Rajasthan, a group of journalists from Chhattisgarh paid a courtesy call on Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai at the Chief Minister's residence in the capital, Raipur, today. On this occasion, the journalists shared their experiences of the state's legislature, administrative functioning, and innovations in the field of tourism during their visit to Rajasthan from December 15th to 20th.Chief Minister Shri Sai said that the Chhattisgarh government has initiated an interstate study tour program for journalists to understand innovative efforts related to governance, tourism, and cultural development in other states from the journalists' perspective. He said that based on the experiences gained from such study tours, new and effective initiatives can be started in Chhattisgarh as well. The Chief Minister urged the journalists to document their experiences in the form of travelogues, which will serve as a useful guide for common tourists. He said that the writings of journalists are not only a medium of information, but also a powerful tool for promoting tourism.

Highlighting the immense potential of tourism in the state, Chief Minister Shri Sai stated that the Chhattisgarh government is fully committed to the overall development of tourism. He specifically mentioned the Bastar region, stating that Bastar is a paradise on earth in terms of natural beauty, but Naxalism has long been a major obstacle to its development. The Chief Minister stated that in accordance with the resolve of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, the state government is working with full determination to eradicate Naxalism by March 2026. 
Chief Minister Shri Sai stated that tourism has been included in the state's new industrial policy. Homestays are being promoted in remote forest areas, allowing tourists to stay with rural families and experience their culture, food, and lifestyle up close. This will not only boost tourism but will also create new employment and income opportunities for local people. He stated that the inclusion of Chhattisgarh's Dhudmaras among the world's 20 leading tourist destinations is a matter of pride for the state. The Chief Minister welcomed the suggestions made by journalists and said they would be seriously considered and implemented.
On this occasion, Mr. Vijay Tripathi from Jashpur shared that during his visit to Rajasthan, he had the opportunity to visit the Legislative Assembly, where a magnificent museum has been built to educate the public on the lawmaking process and the functioning of the Assembly. This museum provides an opportunity to understand the legislative journey from the state's inception to the present and the contributions of historical figures.
Mr. Vijay Khetrapal from Korba said that this study tour provided an opportunity to understand how centuries-old forts and palaces in Rajasthan have been developed into tourist destinations by integrating modern amenities. Furthermore, tourism in desert areas has been enhanced through activities such as jeep safaris, camel rides, para-sailing, and desert camps, which could serve as an effective case study for Chhattisgarh.
Mr. Arjun Jha from Jagdalpur shared his experience of Chokardhani in Jaipur, saying that rural life, folk culture, and cuisine are presented on a single platform. He suggested that in the same way, the folk culture of Chhattisgarh can be presented to the tourists through Bastar Pandum. Shri Tinkeshwar Tiwari also stressed on promoting the traditional cuisine of Chhattisgarh prominently at tourist places on the lines of Rajasthani food.
Shri Rajat Awasthi, a young journalist of State News Service, honored Chief Minister Shri Sai with a Rajasthani cap and turban and thanked him for starting the Journalist Tour Scheme. On this occasion, Chief Minister's Press Officer Shri Alok Singh, Additional Director of Public Relations Department Shri Sanjeev Tiwari, Joint Director Shri Jitendra Nagesh along with journalists and other officials were present.

Raipur. Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai said that Vikasit Bharat-Ji Ram Ji is a powerful system to ensure trust, respect and security in the lives of the rural poor, laborers and the hardworking working class. It has been prepared with the aim of providing timely work, full remuneration and transparent system to the person standing in the last line. 
Chief Minister Shri Sai said that through Vikasit Bharat-Ji Ram Ji, an effort has been made to ensure that the scope of any kind of irregularity in the employment process is minimal and the workers are not deprived of their rights. Economic security has been strengthened by ensuring payment of wages directly into bank accounts.The Chief Minister said that modern provisions such as Developed India-Ji Ram Ji biometric authentication, real-time monitoring, AI-based analytics, and citizen engagement provide a robust and transparent framework for effectively protecting the rights of the poor and working class. This will not only improve the quality of work but also ensure accountability.

Chief Minister Shri Sai said that this law embodies the mantra of "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, and Sabka Prayas" under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. In line with the vision of a developed India 2047, this law is an effort to decisively move rural India towards self-reliant, empowered, and dignified livelihoods.

Raipur. Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Mr. Vijay Sharma, as per his earlier announcement, today interacted directly with the candidates of Chhattisgarh Police Constable Recruitment at his residence in Civil Lines, Raipur. As per his promise, he appeared among the candidates at 10 am sharp along with ADG Mr. SPR Kalluri, head of the recruitment process, and IG Mr. Badri Narayan Meena. During this, he said that the Chhattisgarh Police Constable Recruitment Process has been conducted in a completely transparent and reliable manner. The government is fully committed to transparency in its recruitment process. He sat on the ground among everyone and discussed point by point all the demands and problems of the candidates regarding the recruitment process.

He explained that to ensure transparency in the recruitment process, the scores of all candidates were made public immediately upon request. All results have also been made available on the portal. Ensuring completely open competition, young people are being selected based on merit lists.

On this occasion, he stated that based on the facts, immediate action was taken wherever irregularities were found. When some people expressed doubts about the physical examination at one center, he personally summoned all documents from the department and investigated the cases one by one. He found no problems in the selection of any candidate, which the Deputy Chief Minister publicly informed everyone. He assured everyone that for the benefit of the youth, the government would work to clear the waiting list as soon as possible and would also seek Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai's guidance to increase the number of candidates on the first waiting list. He also promised to address the problem caused by the mobile number of some candidates being misplaced due to the PHQID.

He assured the ex-servicemen that he would discuss the demand for age relaxation in recruitment with Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai and resolve it as far as possible. He also stated that regional reservations were not possible in the constable recruitment process as per the court's decision, but that opportunities would soon be provided to local youth through the recruitment of Bastar Fighters.

On this occasion, senior officers of the Home Department and officials of all recruitment centers were present with complete detailed information about the recruitment at their center. The Deputy Chief Minister listened to everyone's problems and any problem was resolved immediately. Wherever any doubt was seen, it was resolved after looking at the entire documents. This is a historic moment when the problem related to a recruitment process is being resolved at many levels, where at the first level, the Superintendents of Police of all the districts resolved the complaints in their offices from 12th to 14th December. Even after that, providing an open platform to directly express one's views, any problem related to recruitment was resolved by the ADG of the department, Shri SRP SP Kalluri, on 19th and 20th December at the Police Headquarters, Raipur.

Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Sharma also listened sensitively to everyone's concerns at his residence today. This marked the first time a minister, for the benefit of youth, addressed recruitment process issues at his residence. Furthermore, for those candidates who were unable to attend, the Deputy Chief Minister also arranged for them to contact the relevant Superintendent of Police office in their district. He assured the youth that the department had ensured that there were no irregularities in the recruitment process.

Raipur. The new state office of Aam Aadmi Party was inaugurated today in the capital Raipur by state in-charge Dr. Sandeep Pathak and co-in-charge Mukesh Ahlawat. Workers from many zones of the state were present in the inauguration program. It is known that National Organization General Secretary of Aam Aadmi Party and Rajya Sabha MP, State in-charge Dr. Sandeep Pathak and Deputy Leader of Opposition Delhi Government, State co-in-charge Mukesh Ahlawat are on a three-day visit to Chhattisgarh. The two leaders will interact with workers from all zones of the state in the next 3 days and decide the future strategy.

State in-charge Dr. Sandeep Pathak said, "Our responsibility is huge. Start raising all the problems around you. You have joined the Aam Aadmi Party, and in the future, we have a big fight ahead. Our organization has grown in the state over the past year, but we need to expand it even further. We must have workers in every village and panchayat; this will demonstrate our strength. We must fight for the common people, tribals, the unemployed, and farmers of the state, and secure their rights." He added that the Aam Aadmi Party will contest all upcoming local body elections and, demonstrating its strength, will also contest the Assembly and Lok Sabha elections alone. The upcoming urban body elections in Chhattisgarh will be challenging, and we will certainly win.
State co-in-charge Mukesh Ahlawat, addressing Aam Aadmi Party workers, said, "We have to fight the government for the issues and rights of the common people, and ensure justice and their just demands. We don't have to fight against the BJP or the Congress; we have to raise our voice for the rights of the common people."

Jashpurnagar . Collector Rohit Vyas held a review meeting of the Revenue Department in the Collectorate meeting room on Saturday and directed to resolve the pending cases seriously.

The Collector inquired about the progress of paddy procurement in the review meeting. He instructed the Flying Squad team to conduct surprise inspections at all checkpoints, even during the night shift. He also directed them to take action against those transporting paddy illegally. He said that at the paddy procurement centers where complaints are being received, the Tehsildar, Patwari, and Food Inspector should inspect them and conduct physical verification, and strict instructions were given to take action against those causing irregularities.

The Collector said that the paddy procurement centres where DO has been issued for lifting paddy have been asked to lift the paddy through rice millers.

He said that if the millers are not lifting the paddy even after the DO is issued, then all the SDMs were instructed to take action after physical verification.

The Collector said that farmers should not face any problem in selling paddy and care should be taken to ensure this.

Instructions have been given to procure paddy from small farmers on priority. And if there is any technical problem, it has been asked to be resolved. The collector said that instructions have been given to do physical verification of paddy procurement centres of Konpara, Kotba, Bagbahar, Chongribahar. In the review meeting of the revenue department, the collector has given instructions to lift paddy through rice millers by placing vehicles at paddy procurement centres Shabd Munda, Bimda, Farsakani. Along with this, instructions have been given to get physical verification of Farsabahar, Tapkara paddy procurement centres done. Along with paddy procurement, instructions have also been given to do the work of area verification on priority. 

The Collector has instructed revenue officials to ensure farmers benefit from the ambitious Deendayal Upadhyaya Landless Agricultural Laborer Welfare Scheme. On this occasion, Assistant Collector Aniket Ashok, all SDMs, Tehsildars, Deputy Tehsildars, and Revenue Department officials were directly involved virtually.

Jashpurnagar . Collector Rohit Vyas has appealed to all citizens to take all children aged 0 to 5 years to the polio booth and administer two drops of pulse polio vaccine under the Pulse Polio Campaign.

He said that on Sunday, 21st December 2025, make sure to give polio medicine to your little children. He said that our country has been free from polio since 2014, to maintain it continuously, make sure to give two drops of polio to children aged 0 to 5 years. The virus, which causes paralysis in hands and legs, can save the child by polio vaccine. Since polio disease has not been eradicated in our neighboring countries, therefore, it is necessary for us to give two drops of polio medicine to remain polio free. Therefore, I request you all once again to give polio medicine to children aged 0 to 5 years on Sunday, 21st December.

Jashpurnagar. The good governance camp organized by the District Panchayat Kunkuri Gram Panchayat Thethetangar has emerged as a powerful means of quickly resolving public problems. An inspiring example of this came from Gram Panchayat Thethetangar, where a long-standing problem of a disabled beneficiary was resolved.

Shiv Sinha, son of Rajendra Sinha, a resident of Thethetangar village, was experiencing extreme difficulty walking due to his disability. Financial constraints meant his family couldn't afford a wheelchair. During the Good Governance Camp, Shiv Sinha applied for a wheelchair. Demonstrating the government's sensitivity and promptness, he was provided with a new wheelchair and a walking stick at the camp on December 19, 2025.

Shiv Sinha's face was filled with joy as he received the wheelchair and cane. He now feels more independent than before and will be able to handle his daily tasks on his own. His family, who had long been worried about his condition, are now extremely happy and content.

This success story is proof that the Good Governance Camp is truly bringing positive change to the lives of those in need. This government initiative not only provides assistance but also gives those in need new hope for a life of dignity.

Jashpurnagar -  Under the ambitious scheme of Chhattisgarh Government "Chief Minister Tirtha Darshan Yojana", 378 pilgrims of the district were sent off for the journey by Nagar Palika President Arvind Bhagat by applying tilak and garlanding them and giving hearty good wishes. During this, District President Ganga Ram Bhagat, BDC Savitri Bhagat and Deputy Director Social Welfare Dharmendra Kumar Sahu were present.

A total of 13 escort officers, nodal officers and health officers are included, including 378 senior citizens, widows and abandoned women from all districts and urban bodies against the target of 391. Passengers left for Shirdi, Shanisinghnapur, Trimbeshwar via train from Raigarh Railway Station at 01:00 pm.

Manki Devi Kashyap, mother of Chhattisgarh Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap, passed away on Sunday. She had been unwell for the past several days and was undergoing treatment in the hospital. Minister Kedar Kashyap shared the sad news via Facebook, stating that people can pay their last respects at her residence in Bhanpuri Farsaguda until 3:30 pm, while her last rites will be performed at her native village in Bastar district at 4 pm on Sunday.

Jashpurnagar . Under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai, health services in Jashpur district have witnessed historic transformation over the past two years. Once struggling with limited resources and a lack of basic facilities, the district has now established itself as one of the leading districts in the state, thanks to its modern medical infrastructure, robust emergency services, and public welfare schemes. 

The expansion of health services in both rural and urban areas has completely transformed the landscape of Jashpur. While previously, residents of remote areas had to travel long distances for even basic treatment and safe delivery, high-quality medical facilities are now available within the district. Complex services like dialysis, once unimaginable, are now becoming accessible to residents.

The district received many historical gifts in the field of health in the last two years: 

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai, several major decisions have been taken to strengthen health infrastructure. The Finance Department's in-principle approval of ₹359 crore for the establishment of a medical college in Jashpur will prove to be a milestone for the district. Additionally, the approval of ₹32 crore for the construction of a 220-bed state-of-the-art hospital has laid the foundation for a high-level medical system in the district. Construction of a modern hospital at a cost of ₹35 crore is progressing rapidly within the All India Kalyan Ashram campus, establishing Jashpur as a major health center in the future. To promote nursing education, approval has been granted for the construction of a nursing college building at a cost of ₹8.78 crore, ensuring the permanent availability of trained nursing staff in the district.

Maternal and child health gets priority: 

Strengthening maternal and child health services, the construction of a 50-bed Mother-Child Hospital in Kunkuri is underway at a cost of Rs 8.77 crore. Furthermore, the approval of a Physiotherapy College in the district at a cost of Rs 14 crore and a Naturopathy building in Kunkuri at a cost of Rs 2 crore 62 lakh has made health services multifaceted. At the initiative of Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai, the Satya Sai Maternity and Child Hospital will soon be established in the district's Farsabahar headquarters, providing its services not only to the district residents but also to neighboring states. This is a major gift for the residents of the Nagalog region. Now, this will prove to be a boon for the people in the field of health.

Emergency services in the district get a new impetus: 

Emergency medical services in the district have expanded significantly under the direction of Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai. To ensure prompt assistance in health emergencies, 10 new 108 Sanjeevani ambulances have been provided to the district. A total of 24 Sanjeevani Express ambulances are now providing life-saving services in the district. Additionally, 18 102 Mahatari Express ambulances are ensuring safe delivery by transporting pregnant women to hospitals on time. The availability of a hearse in each development block has provided significant relief to rural families during difficult times.

Rural areas got support due to the gift of new health centers: 

Strengthening the district's health infrastructure at the grassroots level, approval has been granted for the construction of a Community Health Center building in Kotba at a cost of ₹4.37 crore (43.7 million rupees). Additionally, approval has been granted for the establishment of five new Primary Health Centers in Petamara (Ankira) and Ganjhiyadih in Farsabahar tehsil, Kardega and Serimkela in Duldula tehsil, and Keradih in Kunkuri tehsil, which will enhance health facilities in rural areas. Today, Jashpur has entered a new era in healthcare. These historic efforts over the past two years, under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai, are establishing the district as a strong, capable, and modern healthcare model. This transformation is not just about infrastructure, but also symbolizes public trust and steps toward a secure future.

Raipur . 3100 youth will participate in the State Youth Festival-2025 to be held from 23 December to 25 December in the judicial capital Bilaspur. It is being organised by the Sports and Youth Welfare Department at the State Sports Training Centre, Bahtarai. In this, the winning participants of the district level youth festival will showcase their talent in 14 disciplines. The winning participants of the State Youth Festival will represent Chhattisgarh in the National Youth Festival to be held next year. In the inaugural ceremony of the festival on 23 December, the launching ceremony of the first Khelo India Tribal Games to be hosted by Chhattisgarh will also take place. Various cultural and stage programmes will also be held during this three-day event. 

Deputy Chief Minister and Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Mr. Arun Sawh today gave information about the competitions and programs to be held during the State Youth Festival at a press conference. He released the festival's poster at the press conference held at his residence in Nava Raipur. State Youth Commission Chairman Mr. Vishwa Vijay Singh Tomar, Sports and Youth Welfare Department Secretary Mr. Yashwant Kumar, and Director Mrs. Tanuja Salam were also present at the press conference. 

Deputy Chief Minister Shri Arun Saw told in the press conference that in line with the National Youth Festival-2026, to connect the youth of Chhattisgarh with cultural activities, to enhance their talent and to provide a platform for their performance at the national level, the Sports and Youth Welfare Department is organizing the Youth Festival at the district and state level. The district level Youth Festival was organized in all the districts of the state from 24 November to 15 December. The winning participants of 14 different categories at the district level will participate in the state level Youth Festival. 

The State Youth Festival will feature competitions in 14 disciplines, including eight team events and six solo events. The team events will include folk dance, Panthi dance, Raut Nacha, Sua dance, Karma dance, folk song, rock band, and one-act play. The solo events will include debate, story writing, painting, poetry writing, innovation (Science Fair), and traditional costumes.

In the State Youth Festival, the participants securing first position in team events will be given a prize money of Rs 20,000, those securing second position will be given Rs 15,000 and those securing third position will be given Rs 10,000. Participants securing first, second and third positions in solo events will be given Rs 5,000, Rs 3,000 and Rs 2,000 respectively. Every participant taking part in the festival will be given an incentive amount of Rs 1,000 each. The winners of the five cultural competitions in the State Youth Festival - folk dance, folk song, debate, painting and poetry writing - will participate in the National Youth Festival - 2026 to be held in New Delhi.  

During the State Youth Festival, various events like singing by famous artists, band performances, poetry recitation etc. will also be organised. On the day of the inaugural ceremony on 23rd December, from 5 pm to 8 pm, there will be a performance by Aarug Band (Mr. Anuj Sharma) and the famous Mallakhamb performance of Narayanpur will be held at the State Sports Training Centre, Bahtarai. On the same day on 23rd December, there will be a poetry recitation at Bilaspur Police Ground from 8.30 pm, in which famous poet Dr. Kumar Vishwas and other poets will recite poems.

On the second day of the State Youth Festival, December 24th, the Kafila Band and Swapnil Live Band will perform at the State Sports Training Center, Bahtarai, from 6 p.m. On the final day, December 25th, Ms. Aru Sahu and the Dayara (Bastar) Band will perform from 6 p.m. Prizes will be distributed to the winning participants at the closing ceremony. Mrs. Rashmi Thakur, Deputy Director of the Sports and Youth Welfare Department, and several departmental officials were also present at the press conference.

Raipur. On the occasion of 269th birth anniversary of Sant Shiromani Baba Guru Ghasidas Ji, Chhattisgarh Government's Commerce, Industry, Labour, Excise and Public Enterprises Minister Lakhan Lal Devangan prayed at Jaitkham in Balco Nagar and Satnam courtyard in TP Nagar yesterday and wished for the happiness and prosperity of the state and the city residents.

Minister Shri Devangan attended the birth anniversary celebrations of the most revered Baba Guru Ghasidas, organized by the Satnam Kalyan Samiti, Balco Nagar, as the chief guest. Addressing the gathering, Minister Shri Devangan said that Baba Guru Ghasidas was a great saint. He preached the message of "Mankhe Mankhe Ek Saman." Today, this message is connecting humanity. 

Similarly, in Satnam courtyard in TP Nagar, Minister Shri Devangan offered prayers to Jaitkham and extended greetings and best wishes to all the people of the society on Guru Parv. On this occasion, Shri Devangan said that with the blessings of Baba Guru Ghasidas and everyone's cooperation, under the good governance government of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai, public welfare schemes and development works are being implemented rapidly to make Chhattisgarh a developed Chhattisgarh. The message of Guru Ghasidas Baba Ji is the basic mantra of unity and peace. Just as Guru Ghasidas Ji made the upliftment of the last person of the society his goal, similarly the government is also working by making Antyodaya its goal.

During this program, Mayor Sanju Devi Rajput, Chairman of the Committee Mr. Narayan Lal Kurre, Sunita Patle, Mr. Satyendra Dahariya, Mr. RD Bhardwaj, Mr. Yogesh Mishra, Councilor Mr. Laxman Shrivas, Premlata Banjare, Dhankumari Garg and Chairman of the Committee in Balco Nagar Mr. Ramesh Jatwar, Vice Chairman Mr. Mangal Ghrit Lahare, Mr. Santosh Banjare, Mr. Diamond Banjare, along with a large number of common people were present.

On this occasion, Minister Shri Devangan said that with the blessings of Baba Guru Ghasidas Ji and the cooperation of all of you, works have been approved and are being carried out for the development of various Satnam courtyards under Korba Assembly at a cost of Rs 1 crore 69 lakh in the last two years. These include construction of Satnam courtyard dome shed in ward number 16 TP Nagar at a cost of Rs 64 lakh, construction of building with compound in ward number 55 Sumedha Satnami Para at a cost of Rs 15 lakh, construction of community building in ward number 5 Indira Nagar Durpa at a cost of Rs 15 lakh, renovation of Satnam Bhawan and other development work in ward number 39 Balkon at a cost of Rs 15 lakh, extension work of Satnam Bhawan and construction of kitchen set in ward number 4 Ratakhar at a cost of Rs 15 lakh, construction of compound as per the demand of Satnami community in Guru Ghasidas Complex at ward number 65 Balgi at a cost of Rs 5 lakh, construction of community building and compound as per the demand of Satnami community in ward number 58 Shyam Nagar Sada Colony at a cost of Rs 25 lakh, construction of community building and stage in Satnam courtyard at ward number 28 Mdi Colony at a cost of Rs 15 lakh. Works under various heads will be completed soon.

Raipur . The hands that once held guns, today hold tools. The paths that once bore the shadow of violence and fear, are now being paved with development and trust. In accordance with the sensitive thinking and clear intention of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai, a new and positive picture of the rehabilitation of surrendered Naxalites has emerged in Sukma district. A concrete initiative has been taken to make 35 surrendered Naxalites living in the rehabilitation centre self-reliant by imparting them vocational training in masonry.

This training is being conducted in collaboration with the district administration and SBI RSETI. The training program involves 15 women and 20 men. They are being systematically and step-by-step trained in all the essential technical and practical skills related to building construction—such as foundation construction, bricklaying, plaster work, roof casting, and quality standards—so that they can work efficiently in any construction project.

This initiative is not limited to employment training, but is also becoming a powerful tool to give a new direction to the lives of surrendered youth. After receiving training, these youth will play an active role in the construction of both unfinished and new houses in the district under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural). This will provide them with permanent and respectable employment, while also addressing the long-standing shortage of skilled masons in Naxal-affected and remote areas. Collector Mr. Devesh Dhruv described this initiative as an important step towards social change, stating that surrender does not simply mean giving up arms, but rather becoming self-reliant and returning to mainstream society with dignity. He added that the district administration is striving to provide skills, employment, and all basic amenities to the youth residing in the rehabilitation center, so that they can live a life with dignity.

District Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Mr. Mukund Thakur said that skilled human resources are essential for the successful implementation of various government construction projects, including the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin. This training will connect surrendered youth with employment and social concerns. Rehabilitated Podium Bhima, a resident of Polampalli, says that he was associated with the organization for almost 30 years, but after surrendering, his life has completely changed. “There are good arrangements for accommodation and food here. We are being trained as masons. Earlier, I also received training as an electrician and mechanic. Now I will be able to work with respect.”

Muchaki Ranvati, a resident of Purvarti, says that she was associated with the organization for 24 years. After rehabilitation, I got training in sewing. Now mason training is being given. We were able to meet our family, participated in Bastar Olympics and also won the first prize. We are getting full benefit of the government schemes. Ganga Vetti, a resident of Dabbarka, said that after rehabilitation, his life has completely changed. The district administration has given him a mobile and mason kit. Aadhar card, Ayushman card, ration card and job card have been made by organizing camps. If there is any problem, the collector and SP listen to it immediately.

Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai, speaking about this initiative, said that the Chhattisgarh government is committed to establishing lasting peace in Naxal-affected areas through dialogue, empathy, and development. Integrating surrendered youth into mainstream society by providing them with skills, employment, and respect is a core objective of the state's rehabilitation policy. This ongoing effort in Sukma district to connect surrendered youth with employment-oriented projects is proof that through sensitive administration, trust, and developmental projects, youth who have strayed onto the path of violence can be given a new identity and a better future. This is the true success of rehabilitation and a strong foundation for lasting peace.

Raipur. Commerce, Industry and Labour Minister Lakhanlal Dewangan will inaugurate and perform Bhoomi Pujan of development and construction works worth more than Rs 2 crore 70 lakh 5 thousand in various wards of Balco area of ​​Korba district on Saturday, December 20.

Minister Dewangan will arrive at the Balco Community Hall near the checkpost at 2 p.m. and inaugurate a community forum built at a cost of ₹8 lakh in Ward No. 38, Lalghat Checkpost. He will also perform groundbreaking ceremonies for several projects, including the construction of concrete roads and drains in Risda, Bhadrapara, and other areas. Roads, drains, kitchen sheds, and room construction are also included in Wards 39 and 46.

In the program organized near Bhadrapara, Bargad Chowk at 3 pm, Minister Devangan will perform the Bhoomi Pujan for the construction of school boundary walls, community building, pond development and CC road-drain construction works in Ward 36, 40 and 41.

At 4 pm, the work of renovation of Mishra pond in Daihaanpara area, construction of SLRM centre, road-drain in Kailash Nagar and construction of government school building in Rumgra will start.

After this, Minister Devangan will attend the annual function of Euro Kids School at Hotel Four Seasons at 5 pm and will leave for Korba residence after participating in the condolence programme at Ayodhyapuri, Jailgaon Jamnipali at 6 pm.

Raipur. A case has come to light of a young man causing a lot of trouble by driving a Scorpio at high speed in the Baijnathpara area. The accused youth, driving recklessly, hit several vehicles, causing chaos at the scene. Several people present at the scene narrowly escaped. Angry locals caught hold of the youth and beat him. Amidst the growing anger of the crowd, the accused fled the scene with his vehicle.

It is being reported that shortly afterward, the accused youth returned to the scene with a pistol, spreading panic in the area. Upon receiving the information, police arrived at the scene and detained the accused youth, Rahul Thakur, and his companion, Paras Wadhwa. The accused, identified as Rahul Thakur, is said to be the state secretary of the Youth Congress.

Following the incident, a large number of local residents gathered at the Kotwali police station and demanded strict action against the accused. They stated that such recklessness and the open brandishing of weapons endanger the lives of civilians. Police have launched an investigation into the matter and are taking action under the relevant sections of the IPC.

Raipur . During question hour in the Chhattisgarh Assembly, BJP MLA Sushant Shukla raised the issue of the change from APL to BPL ration cards. He accused the government of protecting corruption. Other MLAs also demanded an investigation by a committee of MLAs. Shukla also demanded the formation of a high-powered committee of the Assembly.

Minister Dayaldas Baghel stated that an investigation has been conducted into the change of 19 ration cards, and consent has been obtained from beneficiaries for 15 ration cards. Four cards were issued on the recommendation of the Zone Commissioner. During this, Sushant Shukla accused the government of protecting corruption. Ajay Chandrakar responded, "SIR is required for ration cards in the state." Minister Dayaldas Baghel stated, "The information has come to light after an investigation." He

demanded a committee investigation.
Ajay Chandrakar demanded a half-hour discussion on the ration card issue. MLA Dharmjeet Singh also demanded a half-hour discussion. Dharmjeet Singh described the change from APL to BPL as a serious issue. It has been suggested that a committee of MLAs should investigate the matter. Sushant Shukla said, "A high-powered committee of the Legislative Assembly should be formed." Dharamlal Kaushik said, "The minister is right, but the officers are getting the wrong answers."

Raipur . In Chhattisgarh's infamous illegal coal levy collection case, the Economic Offences Investigation Bureau (EOW) has filed a nearly 1,000-page charge sheet against accused Jaichand Koshle in the Special Court (Prevention of Corruption Act), Raipur. Jaichand Koshle is currently lodged in the Central Jail, Raipur.

The EOW investigation has revealed that Jaichand Koshle was a key link in the entire illegal coal levy network. He not only physically received the illegally collected money but also was responsible for delivering it to Soumya Chaurasia, an official in the then Chief Minister's Secretariat. According to the investigating agency, he played an active role in the receiving, custody, and transfer of the proceeds of crime.

The EOW has registered a case against Jaichand Koshle under sections 120B, 420, 384, 467, 468, 471 of the Indian Penal Code and sections 7, 7A and 12 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (amended 2018).

According to the investigation, Jaichand Koshle, alias "Jai," worked under Soumya Chaurasia and held the position of personal assistant in the Chief Minister's Secretariat. Entries recorded under the name "Jai" in the seized diary were found to belong to this accused, confirming illegal transactions.

The EOW claims that the accused, on the instructions of Soumya Chaurasia, collected cash from Suryakant Tiwari's residence and other locations and delivered it to individuals specified by Manish Upadhyay or Soumya Chaurasia. He obtained approximately ₹70 million to ₹80 million from illegal coal levy collections for Soumya Chaurasia.The investigation of digital evidence also confirmed the accused's role. WhatsApp chats and real-time entry groups seized from the mobile phones of Suryakant Tiwari and other accused contained numerous entries attributed to the name "Jai." Furthermore, chats between Anil Tuteja and Soumya Chaurasia also revealed evidence of Jaichand Koshle's delivery of confidential files and documents.

According to the EOW, Jaichand Koshle used a portion of the ill-gotten wealth for his own personal gain. He used this money to purchase properties in his own name and in the names of his family members. The investigation into these properties is ongoing.
It is noteworthy that indictments and supplementary indictments have already been filed against 18 accused in this case. To date, charge sheets have been filed against a total of 20 accused. The investigation into other potential suspects in the case is ongoing.

CG News : A major and historic change is underway in Chhattisgarh's government system. The system of physical files, which has been in place for years, is about to end. From January 1, 2026, all government departments, including the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Divisional Commissioner's Office, and Collector's Offices, will operate exclusively through the e-office system.

The state Chief Secretary has issued a clear order in this regard. According to the order, no documentation or physical file can be handled without the permission of the department head. This order applies to all government departments, the Revenue Board Bilaspur, all department heads, divisional commissioners, and collectors. It is noteworthy that preparations have been underway to effectively implement the e-office process in the state for almost a year.

According to CG News , starting January 1, 2026, all office settlements and mail transactions will be handled through the e-office system. The aim is to make work faster, more organized, and transparent. There will be a complete ban on moving physical files at any level without the approval of the department head.

The Chief Secretary also clarified in the order that this system is a step toward strengthening good governance. The e-Office system will make government work more effective, simple, accountable, and transparent. Currently, files and mail are being handled through e-Office in the Ministry and several offices, which is now being made mandatory throughout the state

This government decision will not only save time but also increase transparency and accountability by reducing paperwork. According to CG News , this change is considered a major step towards fully integrating the state's administrative system into the digital age.