Raipur. Congress is going to gherao the Vidhan Sabha today on several issues including law and order in the state, Balodabazar violence and increase in electricity rates. This demonstration will be led by PCC in-charge Sachin Pilot. Leaders and workers from all over the state will participate in this demonstration of Congress. At the same time, big barricades have been installed for security at Lodhipara Chowk. The general public is facing a lot of trouble due to the barricades. At the same time, keeping in view the security arrangements, orders have been issued to all the colleges and schools falling on the Vidhan Sabha route to make alternative arrangements. Online classes will be taken in the educational institutions falling on this route.
Chief Minister’s public darshan scheduled for July 25 postponed
Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai’s weekly public darshan on Thursday will not take place this Thursday, July 25, in view of the monsoon session of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly.
So far 401.2 mm average rainfall has been recorded in the state
According to the information compiled by the state level control room set up by the Revenue and Disaster Management Department of the state government, an average rainfall of 401.2 mm has been recorded in the state since June 1, 2024. According to the rainfall recorded in various districts of the state from June 1, 2024 till today morning 23 July, the highest average rainfall of 972.2 mm has been recorded in Bijapur district and the lowest average rainfall of 150.7 mm has been recorded in Surguja district. Whereas the average annual rainfall of the state is 1236 mm.
Urkura and Kukda railway gates are temporarily closed
For the repair work of Urkura-Sarona Up Bypass Line Level Crossing No. 415 Urkura Gate of Raipur Railway Division, this level crossing will be temporarily closed from 8 am on 25 July to 8 am on 27 July. Repairing the underbridge here is very important from the point of view of rail traffic and passenger safety. At the same time, for the repair work of A/Cabin- Kumhari Madhya Down Line Level Crossing No. 430 Kugda Gate (level crossing gate overhauling) of Raipur Railway Division, this level crossing will be temporarily closed from 9 am on 24 July to 8 pm on 27 July.
75 percent of target chemical fertilizers distributed to farmers
Distribution of various types of chemical fertilizers to farmers is going on in the state for the current Kharif season. As of 22 July 2024, more than 10 lakh 28 thousand metric tonnes of fertilizers have been distributed to the farmers, which is 75 percent of the target. The fertilizers distributed include 4 lakh 59 thousand 488 metric tonnes of urea, 2 lakh 70 thousand 735 metric tonnes of DAP, one lakh 25 thousand metric tonnes of NPK, 35 thousand 16 metric tonnes of potash and one lakh 28 thousand 500 metric tonnes of super phosphate.
For the current Kharif season, a target of distributing 13 lakh 68 thousand metric tonnes of fertilizer to farmers through cooperative and private sector has been set in the state, against which 14 lakh 0.5 thousand metric tonnes have been stored so far. 10.28 lakh metric tonnes of fertilizer has been distributed against the storage. Fertilizer is being distributed to farmers easily by societies and private vendors. Farmers are not facing any kind of problem. Senior officials are keeping a strict vigil on fertilizer seed distribution.
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Puja Rituals
On the occasion of Chaturmas, various worship rituals, Sanatra Puja and Navaangi Puja of God will be held at the Shri Simandhar Swami Jain Temple established by Khartar Gachchadhipati Acharyashri Maniprabha Suri and the miraculous Shri Jinkushal Suri Jain Dadabadi Bhairav Society. After this, Aarti and Pratikraman will take place at 6.30 pm.
Jinvani Discourse
Jinvani discourse of the long-ascetic Jain saint Viragmuni will be held at Shrijinkushal Suri Jain Dadabari MG Road between 8.45am to 9.45am.
The Chaturmasik Jinvani discourse of Sheetalraj Maharaj, disciple of Jain Acharya Hastimal Maharaj, will be held at Pujari Park Manas Bhawan from 8.45am to 9.45am.
The spiritual and Aagam based discourse of Munishri Sudhakar, disciple of Jain Acharyashree Mahashraman, will be held at Lalganga Patwa Bhawan Tagorenagar from 9 to 10 am. The discourse of Sadhvidwa Mahasati Suyashashree and Mahasati Jayaprajnashri will be held at Samata premises Amlidih, the Chaturmas venue of Sadhu Marg Jain Sangh, from 9 am.