Discussion began with a review of the Food Department. Important instructions were given keeping in mind the upcoming paddy procurement. Stated – the government will buy every grain of paddy from farmers. Complete 100% registration of farmers on the farmer portal on time. Information was taken on the future action plan from districts with slow progress in farmer registration. In remote areas, registration should be done by setting up special camps in case of network problems.
Author: The Chhattisgarh
Tragedy struck on the Chaibasa-Tata highway in West Singhbhum on Saturday night, resulting in the death of a scooterist. The collision happened near the Kuju River bridge as a speeding truck violently struck a scooter traveling in the opposite direction. The force of the crash tragically ended the rider’s life at the site of the accident. The truck driver absconded after the incident.
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