In a landmark development, Pakistan has introduced the position of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and has appointed Field Marshal Asim Munir to this inaugural role. This new command unifies the leadership of the Army, Navy, and Air Force under a single authority. Munir will also retain his position as Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), consolidating immense power within the military leadership. The 27th Amendment to the Constitution has been instrumental in establishing this role, removing the retirement age cap for the CDF and setting a five-year term with provisions for further extensions. The President’s office officially announced that…
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Raipur, December 5, 2025/ A team of 18 UG & PG students and 2 faculty members from the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) Kundli, Haryana, visited Jashpur for the third consecutive year from November 19 to 27, 2025, under their prestigious Village Adoption Program. NIFTEM had initiated its activities in 2023, as per the instructions of the Jashpur District Administration, to promote food processing and value addition of agricultural, horticultural, and forest produce, especially Mahua. The NIFTEM team interacted with Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), and food processing stakeholders, sharing information related to quality,…
Raipur, December 5, 2025/Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai reached Aghor Gurupith located in village Banora of Raigarh district today, where he prayed for the well-being, prosperity, and happiness of the state before the idol of Aghoreshwar Avadhoot Bhagwan Ram Ji. He performed formal worship at the Gurupith and received blessings for the peace, prosperity, and public welfare of Chhattisgarh. Chief Minister Shri Sai received blessings from Priyadarshi Bhagwan Ram Ji, a favored disciple of Aghoreshwar Avadhoot Ji, and said that his affection, guidance, and spiritual touch always provide energy, inspiration, and positivity. He stated that spiritual guidance gives the…
President, Smt. Droupadi Murmu to Present Handicraft Awards on December 9, 2025 The Ministry of Textiles will honor distinguished artisans for the years 2023 and 2024 through the Handicraft Awards 2025, to be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. This year’s ceremony particularly highlights Ms. Hirabai Jhareka Baghel, a national award winner from Chhattisgarh, who is being honored for her unique skill in metalcraft (Bell Metal) from Jagdalpur. The chief guest of the event will be President Smt. Droupadi Murmu. Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh will preside over the event, and the…
Raipur, December 5, 2025/Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai said that the complete eradication of Naxalism, which has been the biggest obstacle in the state’s development, is now becoming a reality. This success is a collective result of the strong leadership of the double-engine government, the clear policy of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, and the courage, valor, and unwavering resolve of our brave security forces. Chief Minister Shri Sai said that Naxalism is in its final phase today, and this is a historic achievement for Chhattisgarh. He said that Prime Minister Shri…
Launch of Attractive Tour Packages for Tourists with 75 Percent Subsidy Raipur, December 5, 2025 / The Chhattisgarh Tourism Department and IRCTC are soon going to launch special tour packages for tourists in Raipur and Bastar under the Chief Minister Jan Tourism Promotion Scheme. This initiative is an important step towards promoting tourism along with disseminating the cultural, religious, and natural heritage of the state. Under this scheme, four major tour packages will be operated from Raipur, including Raipur City Tour, Raipur City Religious Tour, Raipur-Jagdalpur Circuit Tour, and Raipur-Sirpur-Barnawapara Circuit Tour. Each package will include facilities such as air-conditioned…
Raipur, December 04, 2025/ Under the special initiative of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, continuous efforts are being made to promote tourism in Chhattisgarh state. Exhibitions and workshops are also being organized in various parts of the country, especially in metropolitan cities, to provide information about Chhattisgarh’s tourist destinations so that people from across the country and the world come to visit Chhattisgarh and witness its natural beauty and tourist spots. The aim of all these efforts is to bring Chhattisgarh on the global tourism map. Under the initiative of Chief Minister Shri Sai, tourism has been given the…
Chhattisgarh Government is Fulfilling Every Guarantee of Prime Minister Modi—Chief Minister Shri Sai Handed over keys of new houses to 1073 beneficiaries of PM Awas Inauguration and foundation stone laying of development works worth more than 195 crore in Suhela Government College to open in Suhela Several important announcements including Government Girls’ Higher Secondary School building in Balodabazar, new Community Health Center building in Tilda Raipur December 4, 2025/Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai today gifted development works worth Rs 195.26 crore at a program organized in village Suhela of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district. In the program, he handed over the keys…
Youth should move forward in life with restraint, discipline, and positive thinking: Governor Mr. Deca Discipline, innovation, and connection to one’s culture are the keys to a successful future: Chief Minister Mr. Vishnu Deo Sai Raipur, December 4, 2025/The sixth convocation ceremony of Atal Bihari Vajpayee University was held today in a dignified atmosphere, presided over by former President Mr. Ram Nath Kovind as the chief guest. The program was chaired by Governor Mr. Ramesh Bais. Chief Minister Mr. Vishnu Deo Sai, Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Arun Sao as distinguished guests, and Higher Education Minister Mr. Tankaram Verma also attended.…
A deepening crisis at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border has brought regional trade to a standstill, leaving hundreds of trucks and their drivers stranded for weeks. The prolonged closure of key transit points stems from heightened tensions between the two nations, severely impacting the flow of goods. Drivers at the border crossings are enduring dire conditions, facing shortages of food, money, and shelter. The Express Tribune has highlighted the plight of these individuals caught in the crossfire of political disputes. The suspension of bilateral trade operations has virtually stopped the export of Pakistani kinnow fruit and other merchandise destined for Afghanistan and…