Kondagaon. As soon as it was reported that the decapitated body of a young man was found in the forest of village Chanabhari of Vishrampuri police station area of ​​the district on Sunday, the police along with the forensic team arrived at the spot and seized the body. 
According to the information received from the Kondagaon police, the villagers who went to graze cattle in the forest of Chanabhari from Govindpur, a dependent village of Kosmi under Vishrampuri police station area of ​​Kondagaon district, saw a decapitated body. As soon as the body was found, the police reached the spot and identified the body as Lachidar Pandey, who had left his house three days ago to go to the market and did not return. The family searched a lot, but there was no trace of him. The family has also filed a complaint in the police station. The body has been sent for post-mortem. Kondagaon police is investigating all aspects of the case by interrogating the family members and other people.

 Accurate weighing, timely payment and micro ATM facility provide great relief to farmers
Mungeli. With an aim to provide better and transparent procurement system to farmers, paddy procurement is going on in a well-organized, fair and completely farmer-friendly environment in Mungeli district under Kharif marketing year 2025-26. Paddy is being procured at the support price as per the prescribed time-table in 105 procurement centers of 66 primary committees of the district, in which all necessary facilities have been made available keeping the interests of farmers paramount.

Token system, high quality checks, electronic weighing machines, drinking water, shade, adequate seating arrangements and security arrangements have been ensured at all procurement centres, so that farmers are getting the benefit of a queue-free, smooth and transparent process without long waits. Along with the purchase of paddy, micro ATM service has been made available at the procurement centres, where farmers are getting their money immediately through ATM card or cheque book, which has ensured speed and transparency in payments.Mr. Bharat Purle, a farmer from Kapuwa village, who came to sell paddy at the Geedha procurement center, reported that he had sold over 66 quintals of paddy this year. He praised the procurement process, saying that this year's procurement center system is more transparent and streamlined than before. Selling paddy at the procurement center is convenient and easy. The token system has eliminated the hassle of standing in lines. Electronic weighing machines ensure accurate and fair weighing. The payment process has also become much faster and smoother than before. Withdrawing money from the micro ATMs installed at the committees is hassle-free. He further explained that the procurement of 21 quintals per acre and the support price of 3100 rupees per quintal has provided a strong financial base for farmers. Furthermore, the procurement process has improved further due to the faster paddy lifting process.

Balrampur. In order to keep the rice procurement system transparent and safe in the district, the district administration is continuously monitoring illegal rice transport. In this connection, information was received that rice was being brought illegally in a truck from Uttar Pradesh. Taking immediate action by the administration, a truck full of illegal rice was caught.
According to information received from the district administration, truck number CG 29 AF 0480 was loaded with about 400 sacks of illegal paddy, which was being brought into the district limits without valid documents. The administrative team reached the spot and stopped the truck, checked the contents and seized the paddy and handed over the vehicle to the respective police station. Sub-Divisional Officer Shri Neer Nandeha said that illegal activities are being monitored at every level during the paddy procurement season in the district. Surveillance at check posts has been further strengthened. He said that strict action will be taken by keeping a constant watch on illegal transportation and storage activities. The district administration has appealed to the citizens that if any illegal transportation or buying and selling of paddy is seen anywhere, then report it immediately so that timely action can be taken.

Raigad. The High Court has upheld the acquittal of an accused of rape on false promise of marriage in the district. Rejecting the state government's appeal, the High Court quashed the order to take action against the accused under the Rape and Pasco Act as the victim's age could not be proved to be less than 18 years.
The case dates back to 10 February 2016, when the victim of Raigad district alleged that she was living in a live-in relationship with the accused since 1 February 2016. During this time, the accused had sexual relations with her after promising marriage. When the victim asked to get married, the accused refused. After this, the victim filed a police complaint in 2016, alleging r

Based on the allegations, the police registered a case against the accused under Section 376 and the Pasco Act, but the victim's medical examination did not reveal any signs of physical abuse. Also, there was no injury mark on the victim's body. Apart from this, it could not be confirmed that the age of the victim was less than 18 years, on the basis of which the court acquitted the accused.Challenging the decision of the Special Court, the state government appealed to the High Court. After hearing the case, the High Court rejected the state government's appeal and said that the age of the victim could not be proved to be less than 18 years, so it was not possible to convict the accused. This judgment has presented an important perspective on the allegations of sexual relations under false promises of marriage, in which the decision to acquit the accused has become an important example of judicial process.

Surajpur. Surguja Divisional Excise Air Force team has arrested another supplier in Surajpur district and sent him to jail. The team recovered a total of 93 drug injections from Khaleshwar Ram Sahu, a resident of Umapur Pandripani.
On the evening of December 6, the Air Force team was on patrol in the Ramanujanagar area of ​​the police station. Meanwhile, information was received from the informer that Khaleshwar Ram Sahu was selling large quantities of narcotic injections hidden in his house. The team under the leadership of Assistant District Excise Officer Ranjit Gupta made quick efforts. Seeing the official vehicle and uniform, the accused started running towards Bari with a bag, but he was chased and caught. During the search of the bag, 93 nos of drug injections were recovered. He was arrested on the spot. The accused was produced before the court in Surajpur, from where he was ordered to be lodged in jail. Under the leadership of Assistant District Excise Officer Ranjit Gupta, Sub-Inspector of Excise Tejram Kehri, Chief Constable Ramesh Dubey, City Soldier Ganesh Pandey, Omprakash Gupta, Women Soldier Rajkumari Singh and Anju Ekka were involved in this action.

In the interrogation, Khaleshwar admitted that he had already gone to jail twice in the case of drug injection. He told that he had bought this injection from Pushpendra, a resident of Baikunthpur. Pushpendra's house was raided yesterday, but he absconded. His search continues. During the interrogation, it was also revealed that the fugitive accused Pushpendra supplies the drug in Sarguja area by injecting drugs from Dehri-on-Sone (Bihar). He also teaches private tutoring from house to house.

RAIPUR: The winter session of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly is set to begin on December 14th, and this time the session will begin with a new experiment. Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh stated that on the first day of the Chhattisgarh Winter Session, a presentation of "Vision 2047" will take place. Throughout the day, all members will discuss the direction Chhattisgarh should take by 2047 and how the state's development is envisioned. This is being seen as a blueprint for a development strategy for the next 25 years

Another major focus of the session will be the stringent anti-conversion bill drafted by the state government . Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai's government is introducing this important bill in response to rising complaints of forced and inducement-based conversions in the state. The proposed law replaces the existing Chhattisgarh Freedom of Religion Act, 1968, which provided for a punishment of only one year and a fine of five thousand rupees for forced conversions.

The new bill adds 17 key provisions, including a serious crime for religious conversions carried out through inducement, fraud, coercion, or any other form of force. Before drafting this law, the government studied the religious freedom laws of nine states, including Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.

Cases of alleged allurement-based Christian conversions in tribal areas like Bastar, Jashpur, and Raigarh have often sparked tensions and factional conflict. The government believes the new law will play a key role in preventing such disputes and strengthening law and order

CG News: The trend of birthday celebrations and stunts on national highways in Chhattisgarh continues unabated. Several influential individuals celebrated their birthdays on the national highway in the Sakri police station area of ​​Bilaspur on Thursday night (December 4). Three four-wheelers blocked the road, performing stunts and setting off fireworks. Police have arrested 12 accused in this case. Despite the High Court's strictness, such activities continue.

What is the whole matter?

In fact, Sujal Dewangan, son of Congress leader Ajay Dewangan of Takhatpur, Bilaspur, and former municipal council president Gauri Dewangan, celebrated his birthday on Thursday (December 4). The Congress leader's son left with his friends in three four-wheelers for the birthday celebration that night. According to a Dainik Bhaskar report, at around 11 p.m., the young men arrived at Yadav Dhaba on the Sakri-Pendridih bypass, where they partied. The young men then reached the National Highway, blocking the road by parking three vehicles on the road. They then cut a cake on the bonnet of the car. Along with the stunts, the young men also set off fireworks.

The patrolling police caught the accused

Sakri Police Station TI Vijay Chaudhary told the media that they were patrolling late at night when they received reports of fireworks on the national highway. Following this information, the team arrived at the scene and chased the youths and apprehended them. Police have registered a case against the accused under Section 285 of the BNS and the Motor Vehicles Act. All three four-wheelers have been seized. The accused's licenses have been sent to the RTO for suspension.

Ditwa Storm Effect Chhattisgarh : The cold wave continues to intensify in Chhattisgarh. Over the past 24 hours, the weather remained completely dry in many parts of the state, but temperatures dropped sharply. Night temperatures dropped by up to 2 degrees Celsius, leaving people facing severe cold. Shivering has increased, especially in the northern districts of the state.

The situation is even worse in many high-altitude areas of Surguja and Balrampur districts. Temperatures dropped so low that many places froze. Early in the morning, dewdrops on fields, leaves, and vehicles were seen turning to ice, making the impact of the cold even more felt by villagers. Locals say the cold is arriving earlier this year than in previous years.

The Meteorological Department has also issued a warning that the cold will intensify further. Due to the Ditwa Storm, cold winds blowing from North India are directly affecting the temperature in Chhattisgarh. Minimum temperatures may drop further in the next few days, leading to cold wave-like conditions.

Health experts say that the sudden drop in temperature may increase complaints of colds, coughs, fevers, and joint pain. Therefore, people are being advised to wear blankets, sweaters, and warm clothing at night, cover up thoroughly before venturing out in cold weather, and drink warm beverages.

Jagdalpur.  The discovery of the body of a missing constable in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, caused a sensation. The constable's body was found hanging from a noose. Police exhumed the body and are investigating the case. The incident occurred in the Kotwali police station area of ​​Jagdalpur.

According to information, the incident occurred in the Kotwali police station area. Constable Damru Nayak, 29, of Bajwand village, was posted in the police lines. He went missing from home on the evening of December 3rd, and his family reported him to the Kotwali police station.

A missing person's complaint was filed and an investigation was initiated. Meanwhile, the Kotwali police station received information about a body found in the forest of Asna village. When police arrived at the scene, the body was hanging from a tree.

Police identified the body as that of missing constable Damru Nayak. A preliminary investigation suggests the deceased committed suicide due to personal problems. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination. The deceased constable's family is also being questioned.

After this incident, the family members of the deceased constable are in a bad condition, crying.

In a statement issued by the police, it was stated….

"Constable Damru Nayak, No. 3092, resident of Bajawand village, age 29, posted in the police line, was missing from home since the evening of 03/12/25, about which his family informed the police station Kotwali. Upon receiving the information, the police station searched for constable Damru Nayak, during which the Kotwali police found the body of Damru Nayak hanging from a tree in the forest of village Asana. Prima facie investigation suggests that the deceased committed suicide due to personal problems. The body has been sent for post-mortem and the investigation is ongoing."

Raipur.  Amit Baghel, president of the Johar Chhattisgarh Party, has surrendered at the Devendra Nagar police station. A large crowd of his supporters is present outside the police station. Cases have been registered against Amit Baghel for making inflammatory statements in 12 states, including Chhattisgarh. Raipur police had been searching for Amit Baghel since the FIR was filed. The police had also announced a reward of 5,000 rupees for him. While the police were searching for Amit Baghel, Amit Baghel surrendered today at the Devendra Nagar police station.

A large police force is also deployed outside the police station. It is being reported that Amit Baghel will be produced in court after the police proceedings.

MCB.  In Chhattisgarh's MCB district, the Sarpanch's husband has apologized at the SDM's office for the misbehavior with a BLO engaged in SIR work.

The matter of the Sarpanch's husband, Deep Narayan, behaving rudely with Sushmita Tiwari, a BLO engaged in SIR work, and Anganwadi worker, during the Gram Sabha held on November 29, 2025, in the Gram Panchayat Bichhiyatola, is now being taken seriously at the administrative level. Sushmita Tiwari was having a formal discussion with Sarpanch Sonkunwar regarding the child marriage-free oath program in the Gram Sabha, when the Sarpanch's husband interrupted and not only disrupted the proceedings of the meeting, but also insulted the dignity of the meeting by misbehaving.

Even before this, a case of preventing Sarpanch Sonkuwar from signing the SIR panchnama process, conducted under the Election Commission of India, has come to light. Following the complaint, Kelhari Tehsildar Satrupa Sahu intervened and clearly instructed the Sarpanch's husband that the Sarpanch's signature on the panchnama is absolutely mandatory in the SIR process and that no one can unauthorisedly obstruct government work.

After being rude to the BLO and Anganwadi worker engaged in SIR work, Sarpanch's husband Deep Narayan appeared at the Sub-Divisional Magistrate's office in Kelhari and apologized verbally and in writing for his behavior before SDM Indira Mishra.

SDM Indira Mishra, while accepting the apology, issued a stern warning that the administration considers any incident of misbehavior, obstruction, or pressure against any official or employee engaged in government work a serious crime. She clearly stated that any such incident that occurs in the future will result in strict and immediate action by the administration.

Raipur: Rail passengers are facing renewed difficulties. Ten trains passing through Chhattisgarh will be cancelled for three days. Non-interconnectivity work will be carried out between the Nipania and Bhatapara stations of the Raipur Railway Division for the commissioning of automatic signaling. Consequently, the railway administration has cancelled ten trains originating from Chhattisgarh, including all local trains.

According to the Railways, seven passenger trains will be cancelled from December 6th to 7th, and three trains will be cancelled from December 7th to 8th. This will increase the difficulties for daily train passengers. Passengers travelling between Bilaspur and Raipur and Korba will be affected. The Railways is continuously using modern and advanced technology. The focus is on improving the timing of passenger trains. They claim that they are controlling traffic more effectively.

Raipur:  A sensational case has emerged from Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh. The director of a renowned coaching center in the city committed suicide . Fed up with his wife's extramarital affair and her lover's false accusations, he hanged himself on Friday afternoon.

The incident took place in Shailendra Nagar, under the jurisdiction of the Kotwali police station in the capital. The deceased has been identified as Vasudev Chandra (56), a resident of Shailendra Nagar. Vasudev Chandra was the operator of the Vasu Coaching Center, located in the Kotwali police station area. On Friday afternoon, Vasudev Chandra committed suicide by hanging himself.

According to reports, Vasudev Chandra had been running a coaching center in Raipur for several years. He was a very calm person and had no conflicts with anyone. Everything was normal on Friday. He was preparing for class. But suddenly, in the afternoon, he hanged himself. Around 12 noon, coaching center staff discovered Vasudev hanging. They immediately informed the police.

The reason for death was stated in the suicide note and video.

Upon receiving the information, police arrived at the scene and began investigating. They took the body into custody and sent it for a post-mortem. They also found a suicide note at the scene, in which the deceased blamed his wife, her mother, brother, and her lover for his death. Furthermore, he also made a video in which he revealed that his wife was having an illicit relationship with another man.

Allegations against wife and in-laws

The deceased said in the video, "Ever since I got married, my wife has been harassing me. She also harasses my parents. My wife had an extramarital affair since marriage. When I protested, she started fighting. His wife and her lover, along with his in-laws, were constantly harassing him. They were trying to trap him in a false property dispute case. Later, it was discovered that she had married someone else. Fed up with all this, he committed suicide."

Not only this, the deceased's T-shirt read, "Game over" and "Zindagi ka kar liya game over, betrayed in relationships, so gave up on life." This incident has shocked everyone. Police are currently investigating the matter. Family members are being questioned.

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.