Pathalgaon. The annual Urs of Baba Hazrat Syed Sultan Pir will be celebrated with great pomp on March 26th. Religious programs will be held at Baba's shrine in Madanpur Injko. Devotees from far-flung areas will participate in the event. A community feast will also be organized on this occasion.

While discrimination and separatism are rampant in the name of faith, the shrine of Baba Hazrat Syed Sultan Pir, located at Madanpur Inzco in Pathalgaon, is considered a symbol of religious harmony and brotherhood for both Hindus and Muslims. This shrine was established by the late Pandit Ramdhari Sharma and his wife, the late Geeta Devi Sharma.
Today, Ashok Sharma, his son, and family members maintain it. Baba's followers include people from various religions. Baba's Urs is celebrated annually by his devotees on the first Thursday of the bright fortnight of Chaitra month. On this occasion, special prayers are offered at Baba's shrine. In addition to the city and surrounding rural areas,Baba's devotees from Ambikapur, Raigarh, Kansabel, Pratapgarh, Calcutta and Delhi also participate in the Urs. Baba's ardent devotee Ashok Sharma said that this year too Baba's annual Urs is to be celebrated on Thursday, March 26. He said that preparations for this have been completed. Religious programs will be organized here on Thursday from 3 pm to 10 pm. First of all, special prayers will be offered at Baba's tomb. The process of covering the grave with a sheet will begin here in the afternoon.
He explained that throughout the year, devotees visit Baba's shrine to make wishes. Upon their wishes being fulfilled, devotees offer chadars at Baba's shrine. These chadars are then distributed to the needy on the day of the Urs. A large number of devotees also arrive on the day of the Urs to offer chadars at Baba's shrine.
Devotees also offer incense, perfume, and offerings at Baba's tomb. He added that during the Chadar Poshida ceremony, clerics will also recite the Fatiha at the tomb.

Offerings of wishes will be offered.There's also a tradition of organizing a feast here on the occasion of the Urs. Thousands of Baba's devotees collectively partake of Baba's offerings. During this feast, the distinctions between Hindus, Muslims, and Christians are erased, and all devotees sit together and eat. Baba's devotee, Ashok Sharma, stated that a feast will be organized here this year as well on the occasion of the Urs.

He explained that the prasad from the bhandara will first be offered to Baba. After this, it will be distributed among Baba's devotees. Every year, a Savamani offering is also made here. He explained that devotees who have pledged to offer Savamani Prasad will offer it to Baba. After the Chadar Poshida, the prasad will be distributed to the devotees.

Ahmedabad. T20 World Cup 2026: The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is in its final stages. India and New Zealand will clash for the title today, March 8th, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The match, which begins at 7 p.m., will give the world a new T20 champion. But do you know how much prize money the winning team will receive along with the trophy this time?

Desk. Mosquito Mutation: Imagine the world's most ferocious predators: a roaring lion, the queen of the deep ocean, the shark, or a venomous, hissing snake. We often consider these to be the most dangerous creatures on Earth. But would you believe it if you were told that the most dangerous creature, which takes millions of lives every year, makes millions sick, and is a constant obstacle to the development of our civilization, hovers proudly right before our eyes? Yes, we're talking about that tiny, often neglected, and extremely annoying creature – the mosquito.

This tiny flying parasite, which we often ignore or simply brush off, has actually been the deadliest predator in human history. Carrying a variety of deadly diseases, including malaria, dengue, chikungunya, Zika, West Nile virus, and yellow fever, mosquitoes kill millions of people each year. This figure far exceeds the carnage inflicted by lions, tigers, crocodiles, snakes, and even humans themselves. The mosquito's scourge has endured for centuries, devastating civilizations, toppling empires, and affecting billions of lives.

But behind this horror lies a profound scientific question: When did mosquitoes begin feeding on human blood? Was this relationship always the same, or did some specific moment or evolutionary turning point give rise to this bloody relationship? Was it just a coincidence, or was there a deeper biological reason?

A groundbreaking international study, recently published, sheds light on this centuries-old mystery and makes a startling claim: this bloody relationship between mosquitoes and humans is not a new phenomenon. The findings suggest that this terrifying symbiosis, which terrorizes the world today, is incredibly old—beginning approximately 1.8 million years ago. And the driving force behind this entire game, the research suggests, may be a single, decisive mutation.

While the entire country awaits the clash between India and New Zealand in the final of the T20 World Cup 2026, Team India opener Prithvi Shaw has begun a new innings of his life. Prithvi Shaw has got engaged to his long-time girlfriend Akriti Agarwal. The caption read, "From sixes on the field to a lifetime of success off the field. She's my perfect innings!"Aakriti Agarwal is a social media influencer and actress. She has a following of approximately 3.2 million people on the social media platform Instagram. Aakriti was recently seen in the Telugu film Trimukhi.Talking about Shaw's international career, he has played five Tests, six ODIs, and one T20 International. He played these matches in all three formats between 2018 and 2021. Shaw scored 339 runs in Tests and 189 runs in ODIs

Raipur - Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all the candidates from Chhattisgarh who successfully cleared the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination 2025. Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai stated that the talented youth of the state have brought pride to the entire state by achieving this feat through their hard work, dedication, and determination. Chief Minister Shri Sai congratulated Vaibhavi Agarwal, Darshana Singh Baghel, Diamond Singh Dhruv, Raunak Agarwal, and Sanjay Dahariya for their remarkable success. He stated that the achievements of these promising sons and daughters are inspiring for the youth of the state and demonstrate that through continuous hard work and dedication, any height can be achieved. Wishing all the successful candidates a bright future, Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai expressed his hope that their achievements inspire the youth of Chhattisgarh to set big goals and achieve them. The Chief Minister stated that the success of these young people is not merely a personal achievement, but an inspiration that gives new energy and direction to the dreams of millions of students in the state. He expressed hope that all these talented youth will serve the people with full loyalty and dedication while being in the administrative services and will make an important contribution in nation building

Lakhpati Didi Samvad' programme to be organised in Raipur on the occasion of International Women's Day 

 Raipur - To commemorate International Women's Day, the Chhattisgarh State Rural Livelihood Mission (Bihan) under the Panchayat and Rural Development Department is organizing the "Lakhpati Didi Samvad" program on March 7, 2026, at the Raipur Indoor Stadium. Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai will be the chief guest at this prestigious event. Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma will preside over the program. Local public representatives, along with senior officials and employees of the Panchayat and Rural Development Department, will also be present. Thousands of Lakhpati Didis from across the state will participate in the program. Chief Minister Sai will interact with these women, listen to their success stories, and learn about the positive changes in their lives through various government schemes. This program will serve as an important platform to share efforts being made towards women's self-reliance and empowerment. During the program, Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai will release a coffee table book on Lakhpati Didi and a brand book on Chhattisgarhi art. The "Lakhpati Didi Gram Portal" will also be launched. These publications will comprehensively showcase the achievements and inspiring journeys of self-reliance of women associated with self-help groups. The program will also honor outstanding self-help group women, cadres, and Lakhpati Didis from across the state. This event will highlight the Chhattisgarh government's continued efforts toward women's economic empowerment and inspire other women to become self-reliant. 

Raipur. Seema Verma of the village panchayat Paundi, district panchayat Masturi, Bilaspur district, who once lived a life of limited resources and financial difficulties, is now reaching new heights of success through her courage, hard work, and dedication to adopting new technology. By joining the National Rural Livelihood Mission (Bihan), she has not only changed the direction of her life but has also become a source of inspiration for other women in the village. Today, she is known as Drone Didi in the village.

In 2014, Seema Verma began her new journey by joining the Jai Maa Gayatri Self-Help Group. Initially, she tried to strengthen her financial situation through savings and small tasks with the group. After joining Bihan, she found self-employment opportunities and began producing para mushrooms. Through her hard work and dedication, she expanded this work, generating a steady income. Her
desire to learn new things and advance her career inspired Seema to embrace modern technology. She received training in drone operation. Following this training, she was provided with a drone set, generator, and e-vehicle with government assistance. Subsequently, she began spraying pesticides on farmers' fields using drones. Today, Seema Verma is making farming easier for farmers through drone technology and earning a respectable income. People in the village now affectionately call her "Drone Didi."
Seema Verma's inspiring journey proves that with the right opportunity, training, and guidance, rural women can also reach new heights through their own determination. The 'Bihan' scheme gave a new direction to their lives and gave new wings to their dreams.

Raipur. Government schemes like the Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana (Chief Minister Women Employment Scheme) are crucial for empowering women economically. These initiatives are empowering rural and urban women by providing them with opportunities for respectable income through small businesses, skills training, and digital literacy.
The story of Mrs. Maheshwari Yadav, a resident of Korda village in the Balodabazar-Bhatapara district of Chhattisgarh, is a great inspiration for women who want to make their families financially independent. Until about four years ago, Maheshwari's life was limited to the mundane responsibilities of household chores, but her decision to join the Bihan group gave her dreams new wings. With the support of her husband, Mr. Rameshwar Yadav, and financial assistance received through the Bihan Yojana, she opened a small grocery store in her village. Her hard work and excellent management have now become the mainstay of her family's prosperity.

With the successful operation of the shop, Maheshwari now earns an annual income of 1 to 1.5 lakh rupees, earning her the distinction of becoming a Lakhpati Didi. This financial stability has had a significant positive impact on her children's future. She has three sons, currently studying in grades 12, 8, and 5. Maheshwari is now able to provide them with a good and quality education without any financial burden. The Bihan Group not only gave her a new identity in society but also established her as a successful entrepreneur, proving that with strong willpower, even from the streets of a village, one can achieve great success. For this, Maheshwari expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai.

Balrampur. The Mahatari Vandan Yojana is not only providing financial support to women but also giving them opportunities to progress. Under this scheme, Mrs. Sumitra Bhagat, a resident of Indira Gandhi Ward No. 5 of the Balrampur Municipal Corporation, has taken commendable steps to strengthen her family's financial situation by taking advantage of the Mahatari Vandan Yojana. The assistance provided by this government scheme has brought positive changes in her family's life.
Mrs. Sumitra Bhagat receives financial assistance of Rs. 1,000 per month under the Mahatari Vandan Yojana. Instead of limiting this amount to household expenses, Mrs. Bhagat started a small grocery shop. This shop has generated regular additional income, improving her family's financial situation. Now, she is able to easily meet the basic household needs and better care for her children.

Sumitra Bhagat says that the financial assistance she received from the Mahatari Vandan Yojana has inspired her to become self-reliant. This scheme has made it easier for her to fulfill her family responsibilities, and her family is living a better life than before. She says this initiative has inspired other women to take advantage of government schemes and move towards self-reliance.