Politics

Raipur: The Bharatiya Janata Party’s sweeping victory in the Bihar Assembly Elections sparked celebrations not only in Bihar but across states—especially in Chhattisgarh’s Manendragarh district, where the festivities took a lively and colourful turn. State Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal became the centre of attraction as he danced energetically with party workers to popular Bhojpuri songs, including “Lagave Tu Lipstick,” “Kamariya,” and “Husn Ke Darwaza Tod Ke.” Fireworks, sweets, and high-energy dance The celebration at Manendragarh’s Gandhi Chowk continued late into the night. BJP workers and local leaders gathered in large numbers, lighting fireworks, distributing sweets, and raising slogans as the atmosphere turned festive and electric. The loud beats of dhol-nagara, ...

Bemetara (Chhattisgarh): In a historic and record-setting event, a 140-foot-high bamboo tower—the tallest bamboo structure ever erected in India—was inaugurated in Kathia village, Bemetara, under the Chhattisgarh Bamboo Tirtha Conceptual Conference. The grand ceremony drew widespread attention and pride across the state. CM Vishnu Deo Sai hoists the national flag Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai unfurled the Tricolour atop the 140-foot bamboo tower, describing it as a symbol of tradition, skill, innovation, and the vast potential of Chhattisgarh.He planted a bamboo sapling to promote environmental conservation and encouraged the expansion of bamboo-based agriculture. The CM also inspected bamboo product manufacturing units, processing centres, and interacted with local artisans and f...