Government to release Constitution in nine regional languages, including Nepali, on Constitution Day
NEW DELHI: Marking this years Constitution Day celebrations, the Government will release translated versions of the Cons
Khammam To Hold GP Polls In Three Phases In 5,168 Polling Stations
Voters will elect sarpanches for 566 Gram Panchayats and 5,168 ward members: Reports
Gram panchayat elections to be held in three phases from December 11
Election schedule for 12,728 gram panchayats and 1.12 lakh wards issued on Tuesday
Assam anti-polygamy bill prescribes seven-year imprisonment for offenders
GUWAHATI: Assam government on Tuesday tabled a new bill banning polygamy in the state Assembly on the first day of the W
Comply with 50 pc limit on quota in Maharashtra local elections: SC tell SEC
A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi was informed by the SEC that elec
Housewives must be recognised as part of 'toiling class', suggests Study
KOCHI: A new doctoral study has made two sharp observations on Kerala: Housewives must be recognised as part of the toil
Telangana SEC to Announce Gram Panchayat Election Schedule Today
State Election Commission to issue notification for polls across 12,760 panchayats and over 1.13 lakh wards in three pha
Gram panchayat employees stage protest in Kalaburagi over unpaid salary
They urged district authorities to resolve long-pending service issues affecting bill collectors, others
Rebels trouble LDF & UDF as Thiruvananthapuram corporation election picture becomes clear
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With scrutiny of nominations completed on Monday, a full picture of the electoral contests to the Th
LDF secures 14 wards in Kannur unopposed as nomination scrutiny ends
KANNUR: With the completion of the final scrutiny of nominations in Kannur, the LDF has secured uncontested victories in
Old-age home in Chennai alleges harassment, eviction pressure by civic officials
CHENNAI: An old-age home, mainly offering care to those abandoned by their families, run by Little Drops Public Charitab
AI creates flutter among voters in Kerala poll campaign
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: AI-generated videos of football legend Lionel Messi have been circulating among Keralites for almost
HP cabinet clears panchayat redraw amid row with Election Commission
Govt. completes reservation process for Panchayat polls, awaits High Courts decision
A court in Kerala's Alappuzha sentences key accused Prabeesh to death in Anitha murder case of 2021
ALAPPUZHA: The Alappuzha Additional Sessions CourtIII on Monday awarded death penalty to the first accused in the Anitha
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet approved a Rs 1 lakh hike in disaster relief, raising compensation for destroyed homes to Rs 8
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet approved a Rs 1 lakh hike in disaster relief, raising compensation for destroyed homes to Rs 8
Panchayats across India to observe Constitution Day on November 26 with Preamble readings
Nearly 2.63 lakh Panchayats nationwide will observe Constitution Day on November 26, 2025, by reading the Preamble in lo
KOCHI: Aiming to regain control of Keralas local bodies, the United Democratic Front (UDF) on Monday released its electi
In a spirited session, the village panchayat of Moga district has rallied together to advocate for Panjab University to
UDF says no ties, but Welfare Party members contest as independents
KOZHIKODE: Even as the Congress-led UDF maintains that it will not enter into any formal electoral understanding with th
UDFs weakness not CPMs fault, says K K Ragesh
KANNUR: CPM district secretary K K Ragesh has said that the UDF and Congress should not try to blame the CPM for not hav
The issue affects 273 grama panchayats, with 30 of these classified as severe conflict zones, according to a Forest dept
Opposition mounts against UDFs tie-up with Welfare Party
KOZHIKODE: Pressure is mounting on the UDF not to have an alliance with the Welfare Party of India, the political wing o
Rookies who redefined rural development in Kerala
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: They were once dismissed as too young, too inexperienced, too idealistic for the rough-and-tumble of
Malappurams Moscow: Red island in a sea of green
MALAPPURAM: Ever heard of a place called Moscow in Malappuram? In the political heartland of the Indian Union Muslim Lea
On the run, yet in the race: UDF fields fugitive fresh cut protest chief
KOZHIKODE: In a dramatic twist to the local body elections in Thamarassery, a fugitive Muslim League leader facing an in
CM must fulfill promise to create new administrative units: AJKPC
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 23: All Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Conference (AJKPC), today organized a one-day con
Ajit Pawar funds-votes remark: NCP (SP) alleges threat to voters, asks EC to act
During a campaign on Friday for the Malegaon Nagar Panchayat elections in Baramati tehsil of Pune district, Ajit Pawar r
BRS slams number mismatch in BC, SC, ST quota for GP polls
Question logic of using 2024 caste census figures for BC reservations in gram panchayat elections while relying on 2011
'How Is It A Threat?': Ajit Pawar On Controversial 'You Have Votes, I Have Funds' Remark
Pawar clarified his remarks were not a threat after opposition accused him of trying to influence voters ahead of the Na
VIJAYAPURA: For Deputy Superintendent of Police Basavaraj Yeligar, every spare minute is an opportunity to immerse himse
Over 10,000 Anekal residents plan protest against bad roads on November 29
BENGALURU: Over 10,000 residents of Muthanallur, Hebbagodi and Singenaagrahara in Anekal taluk will stage a protest on N
Two transgender nominees can contest from womens seats: Election Commission
ALAPPUZHA/THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a significant acknowledgement of gender self-identification in the local body polls, tw
Green campaign flash mob sparks communal standoff in Kasaragod
KASARGOD: The flash mob organised by District Suchitwa Mission and Kumbashree Mission for green election campaign ended
Rebels, turncoats pose headache for fronts in Kerala local body elections
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Local body polls often act as a launch pad for new political faces, making them a keenly watched aff
INTERVIEW| People will see stagnation in development under Pinarayi govt
MALAPPURAM: In the thick of an intense local body election season, IUML State President Sayyid Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal
Elect All My Candidates Or Lose Funds: Ajit Pawar Threatens Voters In Malegaon
Ajit Pawar warned Malegaon voters funds would be released only if all NCP candidates win, sparking opposition criticism
Battle for the ballot a burden on the pocket
Though the State Election Commission has set a ceiling of 1.5 lakh as election expenses for candidates in district panch
Munnar hopes for stability after a term of defections, power struggle
Grama panchayat sees five different presidents in the past five years. Though UDF won the poll in 2020 with 11 seats and
Govt declares 38 panchayats in Cuddalore district as part of Cauvery delta region
Panchayat Polls: Transwoman's Candidature Accepted In Women Reserved Seat In Kerala
The transwoman Amaya Prasad is conesting as Congress led UDF candidate from Pothencode ward of district panchayat. Earli
'Arrogance caused Ravana's downfall': Eknath Shinde's veiled dig at BJP?
MUMBAI: In an apparent dig at his ally BJP, over its attempts to poach the MLAs of Shiv Sena, Maharashtra Deputy Chief M
Uttarakhand villages impose Rs one lakh fine on liquor, fast food at weddings
DEHRADUN: In a dramatic move to curb extravagance and preserve cultural heritage, 25 villages in the remote Jaunsar-Bawa
GO on finalising reservation framework for gram panchayat elections released
You have votes, I have funds; if you reject, I will also reject: Ajit Pawar tells electors
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar told voters in Malegaon that funds for the town would be ensured only if th
CM Abdullah Welcomes Additional 50 MGNREGA Workdays For JKs Calamity-Hit Panchayats
Jammu, Nov 22: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday thanked the Centre for increasing the MGNREGA work limit for Jam
With no opposition, LDF secures four wins in Kannur
CPI(M) bags two seats in Anthoor municipality and two in Malapattam grama panchayat. DCC president says UDF candidates n
Telangana Govt Issues GO Outlining Reservation Rules for Panchayat Elections
SC, ST, and BC quotas to be assigned using caste and population data; womens reservations to be finalised through a lott
AAP announces 22 candidates for Goa Zilla Panchayat polls, to contest all 50 seats
Chhattisgarh Govt directs heads of schools to report on stray dogs, Teachers' body protest
RAIPUR: The Directorate of Public Instructions (DPI), Chhattisgarh government, has directed school principals, headmaste
Maharashtra local body elections: BJP claims 100 councillors won unopposed days ahead of polling
Elections to 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats are scheduled for December 2, and votes will be counted on D
Kerala leaders say grassroots politics shapes stronger ministers, legislators
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: It is not the MLA or minister you call when a water pipeline ruptures or a death occurs in the local
Kochi's Chellanam 20-20 suffers collective meltdown after success in last poll
KOCHI: In the local body elections of 2020, Chellanam, a coastal village in Kochi, saw a unique collective gaining tract
LDFs rise in Nilambur reshapes political landscape after IUML,UDF collapse
MALAPPURAM: Nilambur municipality stands as a political anomaly in Malappuram -- the only local body where the IUML does
ZP election: BJP to field 80% new faces, candidates list next week
NT Reporter Margao The president of Bharatiya Janata Partys Goa unit, Damodar Damu Naik, on Friday, announced that his p
Congress fields senior leader in Vengad panchayats 15th ward in Kannur
Seven lakh fishlings to be released in Prakasam district, says Social Welfare Minister
The initiative, launched on World Fisheries Day, will benefit individual fishermen as well as village panchayats and fis
Decision on transgender candidates plea on gender to be taken today
Amaya Prasad contesting the Pothencode division of the Thiruvananthapuram district panchayat approaches Returning Office
Kin of Maharashtra CM, two ministers elected unopposed in local body polls, Opposition cries foul
After relatives of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and two other ministers in the state government were ele
Thiruvananthapurams Gen Z has something to say
Kerala is once again sliding into the election season, with the local body polls set to be held on December 9 and 11. Ac
Trans woman moves Kerala HC to contest from women-reserved seat in Thiruvananthapuram
KOCHI: Amaya Prasad, a trans woman candidate of the Congress, approached the Kerala High Court on Thursday seeking a dir
Panchayats in Kerala turn self govts with pioneering projects
KOCHI: From reducing carbon emission, fighting cervical cancer, and reviving rivers to radio park for elders, palliative
26-year-old man electrocuted to death in Arakkonam
RANIPET: A 26-year-old man was electrocuted to death after stepping on a snapped live wire in Arakkonam on Wednesday. Th
UP: Swami Anand Swaroop booked for false, slanderous remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar
Ballia (UP): A case has been registered against Swami Anand Swaroop for allegedly spreading false information and rumour
Parties tap womens networks to fight Kerala local body elections
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Political parties in Kerala are increasingly turning to women-centric grassroots networks such as Ku
Face value! Giridharans moustache proves a smash hit on campaign trail
KANNUR: In the busy run-up to the local-body election, the UDF candidate for ward 9 of Valapattanam grama panchayat has
IAS officer from Karnataka's Tiptur brings about RWH revolution in Madhya Pradesh
NEW DELHI/BENGALURU: In a proud moment for Karnataka, IAS officer Dr Nagarjun B Gowda, a native of Tiptur in Tumakuru di
Keralas best panchayat readies for poll battle
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Over 30 kilometres away from the heart of Thiruvananthapuram city lies a panchayat which made the st
Block Diwas Programme held at Panchayat Phagsoo (A) Thathri
DODA, Nov 19: The District Administration Doda today organised a Public Outreach Programme under weekly Block Diwas init
DC Udhampur presides over weekly Block Diwas programme at Panchayat Chulna
UDHAMPUR, Nov 19: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Saloni Rai, today presided over the weekly Block Diwas programme organiz
Jasrotia inaugurates development projects worth Rs 1.36 crore in Dinga Amb block
Excelsior Correspondent JASROTA, Nov 19: In a significant step towards strengthening rural infrastructure and accelerati
Smart classrooms, solar power: Childrenpush reforms at Chinchinim bal gram sabha
NT Reporter Margao A quiet hall in ChinchinimDeussua came alive on Saturday as schoolchildren took on the role of young
Family first: BJP leads in dynastic politics in upcoming Maharashtra local body polls
MUMBAI: Maharashtra this year witnessed a disappointing trend of dynastic politics as at least 33 BJP leaders fielded th
Jammu Kashmir: Police Discover Two Shells in Field
SRINAGAR: Two suspected shells discovered in agricultural fields near Barota Road triggered alarm in Panchayat Dharmani
Telangana gram panchayat elections: rectifications to be submitted tomorrow
Hyderabad: The Telangana state election commission has directed the district panchayat officers to examine electoral rol
The local road to Kerala assembly polls
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In Keralas political landscape, local body elections have become a crucial precursor to the assembly
Kannur farmer reaps 25-ft CPM symbol at farm
KANNUR: In the village of Palanad in Koodali panchayat, a simple paddy field has unexpectedly transformed into a popular
BLO workload allegations CPM, Congress agenda: Muraleedharan
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Ahead of the local body elections, senior BJP leader V Muraleedharan speaks to TNIE about the partys
DDC Reasi convenes public grievances redressal camp at Bakal
Excelsior correspondent REASI, Nov 18: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Reasi, Nidhi Malik, today conducted a Pub
ZP polls postponed to Dec 20over seat reservation petitions
NT Reporter Panaji The elections to both zilla panchayats in the state has been postponed to December 20, 2025 by the go
Greater Tirupati to expand from Kalyani dam to IIT campus
MCT council approves plans to enlarge city limits, bringing key reservoirs and 10 consenting panchayats into the corpora
LDF finalises plan for district panchayat in Pathanamthitta
Of the 17 seats, CPI(M) will contest in 10, CPI in three, Kerala Congress (M) in two seats while RJD and JD(S) will cont
Tribespeople in Vattavada panchayat withdraw their poll boycott
Decision taken at a meeting with representatives of political parties, where it was agreed to find a solution to the tri
Telangana govt decides to conduct polls to Gram Panchayats, to defer local body polls
Hyderabad: With its move to provide 42 per cent reservation to BCs in local bodies facing legal hurdles, the Telangana g
Telangana govt decides to conduct polls to Gram Panchayats, defers decision on other local bodies
Telangana will hold Gram Panchayat elections soon. Polls for other rural local bodies are deferred. This is due to legal
Trendy parodies in vogue, rap trumps conventional music
KOCHI: Ward number 10 aane Safiya Haris sthanaarthee! The catchy line set to the tune of the hit film Lokah has become o
Hammer, sickle and star missing in Malappuram
MALAPPURAM: The ruling party in a majority of local bodies, the CPM faces a dramatically different reality in Malappuram
Harithas ousted leaders make powerful return as IUML picks
MALAPPURAM: In a remarkable shift within the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), the young women of Haritha once pushed o
Poll body bars alteration of structure, boundaries of panchayats & municipalities
Panchayat Elections In December With Old BC quota
The Cabinet observed that village-level administration had weakened significantly due to the delay and directed official
Telangana to hold gram panchayat polls to avoid scope for lapsing of XV Finance Commission funds
Elections to MPTC, ZPTC and urban local bodies to be held later
IUML declares candidates for Kochi Corporation, district panchayat
The party is contesting in six seats in the Corporation and two in the district panchayat
LDF finalises seat-sharing talks in Kottayam district panchayat, announces candidates
Discussions completed in municipalities and block panchayats and candidates to be announced soon, says district convener
Opposition leader in Kerala alleges CPM role in Payyannur BLO suicide case
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Leader of the Opposition in Kerala, V.D. Satheesan has alleged that CPM had a 'role' in the suic
'Im alive,' Aligarh woman battles error after receiving her own death certificate
A woman in Uttar Pradesh has spent three years proving she is alive. A clerical error by the Chamar Nagaria gram panchay
Kannur BLOs death linked to work pressure, claims panchayat president
Kankol-Alappadamba panchayat president M.V. Sunil Kumar says Aneesh George was under extreme pressure adding that he rep
Fuel thieves at Mahajan range in Rajasthan's Bikaner could be shot, army issues strict warning
JAIPUR: Amid rising incidents of petrol and diesel theft from army vehicles, the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Bikaner d
Kerala local body polls: RMP strives to retain Left party tag remaining as UDF associate
Party is planning to field its candidates in more seats in the 2025 local body polls. Political rivals say the number of
Maize farmers fail to recover cost as prices plummet amid ethanol rush
NEW DELHI: CONTRARY to the governments claim of transforming farmers from food providers to energy providers, Indias eth
Ahmedabad Diary | Rude jolt for BJP in municipal elections
The BJP has suffered a jolt in Dahods Devgadh Baria Municipality, where independents, Congress members and BJPs own susp
Panchavadi Palam still holds a mirror to corruption, nepotism and publicity craze
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: It has been 41 years since the release of Panchavadi Palam, arguably among the best political satire
Ponmundam politics boils over as Congress alleges IUML-BJP nexus
MALAPPURAM: The political conflict in Ponmundam has flared into an unprecedented confrontation, with Congress openly acc
Two held for duping man of Rs 50 lakh with fake promise of Rs 5 crore CMs Special Grant
BENGALURU: The Annapoorneshwari Nagar police have booked two people for allegedly cheating a 51-year-old man of Rs 50 la
Telangana Cabinet Decision On Local Body Poll Schedule Today
Panchayat polls may be held first
BLO dies by suicide in Kannur; family blames pressure from SIR work
KANNUR: A sense of shock spread through Ettukudukka in the KankolAlappadamba panchayat near Payyannur after 41-year-old
Kerala local body polls: The rise and fall of a peoples collective in Chellanam
In 2020, eight Independents who contested under the banner of Chellanam Twenty20 on the plank of corruption-free governa
CPM member denied seat for liking anti-CM post, to contest as independent
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The CPM has denied a party ticket to its member B Sreekantan Nair, who represents a ward in Pullampa
IUML seat stirs concerns over change in UDFs communal equations in Kottayam
KOTTAYAM: By granting IUML a seat in the Kottayam district panchayat, the UDF has found itself in a spot amid the local
No ballot buzz in Mattannur, where polls come two years late
KANNUR: Even as the announcement of local body elections brought political buzz and excitement across the state, with ot
Minister Dar assures full assistance to injured
SRINAGAR: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department
Nabha panchayat department faces action for ignoring RTI requests
Poll picture becomes clearer in Kozhikode
LDF announces candidates for 73 divisions in Corpn; UDF announces majority of candidates; BJP to complete candidate list
Chauni village in Uttarakhand becomes ghost town as residents migrate for better opportunities
BAGESHWAR: In a heart-wrenching tale of migration and abandonment, Chauni village in Uttarakhand's Bageshwar district li
Delhi blast: Agencies detain three doctors, two fertilizer sellers for alleged terror links
CHANDIGARH: A surgeon from Pathankot in Punjab, who had earlier worked at Al-Falah University, has been detained in the
Kerala local body polls 2025:AAP to contest in over 400 panchayats and four Corporations
The anti-corruption movement-turned-political outfit has just one elected ward member in KeralaBeena Kurian from Karinku
King or kingmaker? SDPI seeks to hold the cards in Erattupetta
KOTTAYAM: Erattupetta municipality is the youngest of urban civic bodies in Kottayam. As the name implies, the town is l
VR headsets and AI boards: Tech turns anganwadi into a virtual wonderland
PATHANAMTHITTA: At four years old, Achu can instantly identify a crocodile in a virtual jungle, while Aami, 3, who was o
Seat allocation talks spark clashes at IUML meets in Malappuram
MALAPPURAM: Disagreements over seat allocation have triggered a series of clashes across IUML committees in Malappuram,
Herstory scripts NDA success, proves to be a real game-changer in Bihar
NEW DELHI: Women voters have emerged a decisive factor behind the National Democratic Alliances landslide victory in Bih
With more names out, Thiruvananthapuram district panchayat election race takes shape
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: As the political fronts announce their candidates, the picture for the Thiruvananthapuram district p
Announce local body poll dates by Nov 24, Telangana HC to govt
Hyderabad: Telangana High Court on Friday, November 14, asked the state government to announce dates for local body elec
Kerala local body polls: LDF announces Palakkad district panchayat candidates
12 sanitary staff families to get land titles soon
CHENNAI: Paving an end to their 40-year struggle, 12 Adi Andhra (scheduled caste) families of permanent sanitary workers
Lucknow Diary | Mirzapur, Agra clinch water awards
Mirzapur, Agra clinch water awards UP won two honours in the sixth edition of the National Water Awards 2024. Mirzapur w
Home and away Can Twenty20 up its game?
KOCHI: When Twenty20 swept 17 of 19 seats in Kizhakkambalam grama panchayat in 2015 barely two years after its formatio
Daily wage workers employed by gram panchayats seek job regularisation
Local body polls: Final picture likely to emerge soon in Kozhikode
While the LDF declared most of its candidates for the district panchayat, the Congress announced its second list of nomi
Round Table builds classrooms under Namakku Naame Thittam for panchayat union school in Madurai
Had sought deferment of ZP polls till completion of SIR exercise: CEO
Special Correspondent | Panaji Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sanjay Goel on Wednesday said that the final Special Intens
LDF to face stronger challenge in Anthoor as UDF, BJP steps up campaign
KANNUR: Anthoor municipality, a CPM stronghold, is gearing up for a tough battle in the upcoming elections, with both UD
BJP looks to progress with professional edge
KOCHI: With a technocrat at the helm of affairs, the BJP is banking on professionalism and development to upset the deca
Sustainability, innovation key towards transforming J&Ks apple sector: Javid Dar
SRINAGAR: Minister for Agricultural Production, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Departments
Sustainability, innovation, and inclusivity key towards transforming J&Ks apple sector: Javid Dar
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 12: Minister for Agricultural Production, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Electio
Kerala local body polls: CPI(M) announces new line-up for Kannur district panchayat polls
Who will benefit from higher voter turnout in Bihar polls?
PATNA: Bihar created history in the 2025 assembly elections by registering a record overall voter turnout of 66.91 perce
Mullaperiyar ward turns heads with its name
The new ward was formed after delimitation. The Kumily panchayat earlier had 20 wards, which increased to 22 after delim
Karnataka High Court notice to State government on SECs plea on holding elections to gram panchayats
DEHRADUN: As news of the Supreme Court's acquittal of Surinder Koli, the main convict in the horrific 2006 Nithari seria
10 sentenced to life imprisonment for murder of panchayat president in Cuddalore in 2020
Tank collapse: Water supply restored partially in Kochi
KOCHI: A day after the collapse of a key storage tank at the Thammanam pump house, water supply to major parts of the ci
2 Maoist-hit villages vote for first time since 47
SASARAM: What is common to Rehal village in Rohtas district and Pichhulia village in neighbouring Gaya? Voters of the tw
Javid Dar lays foundation stones for various dev projects across Baramulla
BARAMULLA: In a significant step towards strengthening rural infrastructure and grassroots governance, Minister for Agri
RDD staff goes on two days pen down strike
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 11: Demanding registration of an FIR against the then SDPO Gandhinagar, Sunil Singh J
Congress to contest in 25 divisions, IUML 6 in Palakkad district panchayat
The defunct companys management refused to undertake remedial work, claiming the one-acre dumping site near the river be
Local Body Polls 2025: From majority to mayhem, UDFs uneasy tryst with Thrikkakara municipality
Though the UDF was the single largest front in the three elections held since the erstwhile panchayat, a Congress strong
Panchayat Secretaries Announce Two-Day Strike Over Assault On BDO, Colleague
Jammu, Nov 10: The All Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Secretaries Association (Jammu Province) has strongly condemned the a
Post Shows Husbands Photo on Panchayat Flyer Instead of Wife? It's from a Film!
There is no Chakkarakkudam panchayat listed on the state's gram panchayat website.
India's Deeptech Ecosystem Takes Centre Stage at IVCA Circles Bangalore Edition
IVCA ), is set to host the IVCA Circles Bangalore Edition on 12th November 2025. With the theme Unlocking Indias Deept
Solemn, serene: Panchayat in Alappuzha breathes new life into crematorium ground
ALAPPUZHA: In a remarkable effort to break age-old taboos and change public perception, the Punnapra South panchayat in
KPCC president exudes confidence on Congress' performance in upcoming Kerala local body election
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: KPCC president Sunny Joseph has expressed confidence in the performance of Congress in the ensuing l
Twenty20 to contest in 60 local bodies, focus on Kochi corporation
KOCHI: Twenty20, the political outfit promoted by the Kitex Group, will contest local body elections to 55 panchayats, f
Sham Lal reviews development works on key ponds in Jammu North
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 10: MLA Jammu North, Sham Lal Sharma, today conducted an extensive inspection of the
Rival NCP Factions Join Hands Against BJP In Kolhapur
Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) and Ajit Pawars NCP have joined hands to form a front named Rajarshi Shahu Vikas Aghadi, (RSVA
No fixed deadline for Panchayat elections: Minister
Srinagar, Nov 10:Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Depar
Fatehabad panchayat samiti chairperson retains post as no-confidence motion fails
No Fixed Timeline for Panchayat Polls in Jammu Kashmir: Minister Javid Dar
SRINAGAR: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department
Ernakulam all set for polls to 111 local bodies on Dec. 9
Elections will be held in 82 grama panchayats, 13 municipalities, 14 block panchayats, one corporation, and one district
Kodumudi Town Panchayat chairperson to face no-confidence motion on November 11
2025 local body polls: election expenditure limits for candidates remain unchanged
Candidates will be allowed to spend up to 25,000 in grama panchayats, 75,000 in block panchayats and municipalities, and
Congress expels panchayat president in Kollam for defying party directives
KOLLAM: Vettikkavala panchayat president Thalachira Aziz has been expelled from the primary membership of the Congress f
Anusree, now a CPI(M) district committee member, is being positioned as the likely district panchayat vice-president if
Villagers walk out of Assolda gram sabha over jetty issue
NT Reporter | Curchorem Tensions flared during the Assolda gram sabha on Sunday when villagers walked out of the meeting
RJD rebel sets up a battle of three women in land of Sita
SITAMARHI: Bihars women power has been a subject of animated discussion during the assembly election campaign, but the P
Kasaragod district panchayat bags State award for disability-welfare services
When justice is accessible to all, it becomes the foundation of social justice: PM Modi
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised that ease of doing business and ease of living are only possible when
With No Power, Dabbalapadu Still Relies on Kagadalu Torches
Ten Kondadora tribal families continue to live on this remote hilltop in Rompalli panchayat in Ananthagiri mandal, strug
ZP polls: 32 seats reserved for women, OBCs, STs, SCs
NT Reporter Panaji The State Election Commission on Friday issued a notification declaring the reservation of seats for
Jaipur Diary | Rajes roadshow with CM Bhajanlal in Anta
The ruling BJP is going all-out for the high-stakes Anta Assembly by-election. CM Bhajanlal Sharma and former CM Vasundh
Chugh, Sat, Khatana, others address massive rallies in support of Devyani Rana in Nagrota
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 7: Giving further momentum to its campaigning in Nagrota Assembly Segment going to po
African swine fever: several panchayats in Malappuram declared surveillance zones
Kilimanoor block panchayat in Kerala launches its own rice brand
Paddy is procured from farmers in eight grama panchayats under the block panchayat and processed in its rice mill. KMR R
Lokayukta orders disciplinary action against 10 panchayat officials in Rajamahendravaram
Villages in Uttarakhand's Garhwal region are implementing new wedding guidelines, limiting women to three gold ornaments
Mission Panchayat: Odisha govt to develop over 53K futuristic model villages by 2047
BHUBANESHWAR: As part of the state government's futuristic model gram panchayat mission, which will be launched under th
Womens Participation in Bihar Politics: A Long Way to go!
There are schemes and plans galore targeting women, but their participation in politics is very low, despite 50% reserva
Rahul's claims on vote manipulation in Haryana unfounded: EC officials
NEW DELHI: Rahul Gandhi's vote manipulation charge is unfounded as no appeals were filed against the electoral rolls in
DDC presides Block Diwas held at Rajpura, listens to public grievances
Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, Nov 4: District Development Commissioner Samba Ayushi Sudan presided over a Block Diwas p
DDC presides Block Diwas at Jamola to redress public grievances
Excelsior correspondent RAJOURI, Nov 4: As part of the Governments ongoing public outreach and grievance redressal initi
DDC Chairman reviews ongoing development works in Panchayat Katyara
Excelsior correspondent BHADERWAH, Nov 4: District Development Council (DDC) Chairman Doda, Dhananter Singh Kotwal today
After five years, Maharashtra to conduct local body elections in December
MUMBAI: After a gap of five years, the Maharashtra State Election Commission on Tuesday announced the schedule for local
Polling In Maharashtra Municipal Councils, Local Bodies To Take Place On Dec 2
Elections in 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats in Maharashtra will take place on December 2, and votes will
Maharashtra Local Body Polls: Voting In 246 Councils, 42 Nagar Panchayats On December 2
A total of 6,859 members and 288 presidents will be elected in these local self-government bodies. The elections will in
Polling in Maharashtra municipal councils, nagar panchayats on December 2
Maharashtra will hold elections for 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats on December 2. Vote counting is sched
Pawan Kalyan Stresses Quality, Zero Irregularities for Rs.2000 Cr SASCI funds for Rural Roads
Pawan Kalyan said that damaged Panchayat Raj roads in villages would be reconstructed on a priority basis, focusing firs
Maharashtra civic body elections on December 2, results on December 3
Maharashtra State Election Commission has announced the schedule for Nagar Panchayat and Nagar Parishad elections; sched
YSRC Protests Against Unpaid Honorariums
The protesters submitted a memorandum to Panchayat Raj deputy director Satyanarayana, highlighting that despite the coal
NEW DELHI: RJD leader and Mahagathbandhans chief ministerial face, Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, exudes confidence as Bihar hea
Unity remains key challenge for UDF in Malappuram
In the 2020 elections, the UDF maintained its unity in most local bodies in Malappuram. However, it faced internal confl
Factionalism in CPI hits a flash point as district panchayat member resigns
Mahasabha demands ST certificate for Talawar community
It has strongly criticised Rural Development and Panchayat RajMinister Priyank Kharge for allegedly stalling the process
MLC urges government to increase allowances of panchayat members, pay them telephone expenses
Inside Rural Uttar Pradesh's Water Revival: The Art of Living's Groundbreaking Efforts
Farmers across Uttar Pradesh are reclaiming their fields, livelihoods, and dignity as The Art of Livings river rejuvenat
The pleas alleged that the Panchayat Department instructed the zilla panchayat, janpad panchayat and eventually the gram
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav launches Viksit Madhya Pradesh@2047 vision document
BHOPAL: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav marked Madhya Pradeshs 70 th Foundation Day by launching the Viksit Madhya Pradesh@20
Shirva gram panchayat will be upgraded as a town panchayat, says Laxmi Hebblakar
Four years on, GIC Jaiharikhal in Uttarakhand still awaits upgrade to fully residential school
DEHRADUN: A four-year-old plan to upgrade the Government Inter College (GIC) in Jaiharikhal, Pauri Garhwal, into a fully
BSP chief Mayawati rallies OBC leaders, criticises BJP, SP for casteist politics
LUCKNOW: Keeping her party in action mode while preparing for the big battle of 2027 in Uttar Pradesh, BSP chief Mayawat
Eradicating Despair: How A Panchayat-Led Mission Helped Kerala End Extreme Poverty
Over 64,000 families were identified as extremely poor, with food, health, livelihood, income and shelter set as the par
NEW DELHI: In a major achievement, the Union Health Ministry has received three Guinness World Records titles under its
15 years since formation, Keralas first tribal panchayat still struggling for amenities
Of the 26 tribal settlements in the panchayat, only four have been provided with electricity. Except to Societykudy, the
Telangana govt clears govt employees dues, pending bills worth Rs 1032 cr
Hyderabad: The Telangana government on Friday, October 31, cleared pending bills of the panchayat raj and roads and buil
Nearly half of live-in registration requests denied in Uttarakhand's Haridwar under UCC
DEHRADUN: Just nine months after the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) on January 27 this year, Haridwar di
MGNREGS workers to be engaged for raising one lakh seedlings of native species in Pudukottai
The Forest Department and the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj department are to be jointly involved in the exercise
Telangana HC upholds two-child rule for local poll candidates
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has upheld the validity of the twochild norm prescribed under Section21(3) of the Te
RDD consults legislators for formulation, finalization of developmental plan: Minister
Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Oct 30: Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Javed Ahmad Dar today said
Srinagar, Oct 30:The Legislative Assembly of Jammu & Kashmir on Thursday passed four bills without much debate and discu
Mathi Angadi to sell SHG products opened in Pudukottai under Mahalir Thittam
A host of products manufactured by members of about 80 SHGs from the 13 panchayat unions in Pudukottai district are for
Chief Secy Directs For Accelerated Implementation Of Key Rural Development Schemes
SRINAGAR, Oct 30: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Rural Development an
Brewery issue: Congress blocks Puthussery panchayat office
Congress alleges that the governing body, by agreeing to supply water to the brewery, has prioritised the brewerys needs
J&K Assembly Passes Four Key Bills Covering Rent, Panchayats, Labour And Cooperatives
Srinagar, Oct 30: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed four significant bills aimed at strength
Keep Gold Items To 3 At Weddings: Uttarakhand Panchayat Tells Women
A panchayat in the Jaunsar Scheduled Tribe area has barred women from wearing more than three pieces of jewellery lest t
Govt introduces 3 bills in LA seeking amendments
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 29: The Government today introduced three key bills in the Legislative Assembly ai
Roster of Ministers for Nov-Dec at Srinagar Secretariat
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 29: Government of Jammu and Kashmir today issued the roster of Ministers who will rem
Police Officer Rescues Pregnant Woman In Bapatla, Helps Deliver Twins Amid Cyclone
The incident took place in the early hours of Wednesday at Kattavaripalem village in Koniki Gram Panchayat, Inkollu mand
3 Govt Bills introduced in Legislative Assembly
Srinagar, Oct 29: The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Wednesday introduced three bills-two proposing amendments to existin
Mlanthadam, Nitya Chaitanya Yatis birthplace, to host a memorial for the philosopher
Aruvapulam grama panchayat in Pathanamthitta buys 97 cents of land for the memorial. State government has sanctioned 7 c
CPI(M)-ruled Puthussery panchayat to supply river water for Elappully brewery
The panchayat put the issue to vote, with nine members, including two independents, supporting the move to supply water,
Adimaly landslip: Anger over lack of govt. support, rehabilitation plans
Left leg of woman trapped in landslip debris amputated. Relatives say the family has lost its life savings and will not
Gujarat Congress warns govt of 'Nepalwali' agitation if farmers demands ignored
AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat Congress President Amit Chavda on Wednesday issued a two-month ultimatum to the Bhupendra Patel g
J&K: Bill Introduced in Assembly to Raise SECs Age Limit to 70 Years
Srinagar, Oct 29: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday introduced a bill in the assembly for enhancing the maxi
Bill In J&K Assembly To Enhance Maximum Age Limit For Holding Office Of SEC To 70
Srinagar, Oct 29: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday introduced a bill in the assembly for enhancing the maxi
Sharma continues election campaign; visits many villages, meets people
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 28: President All J&K Panchayat Conference (AJKPC) and Independent candidate from Nag
Sai Trust Invites Governor, Dy CM Pawan Kalyan For Centenary Celebrations
The trustees also met Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Panchayati Raj, Rural Development, Rural Water Supply, Envi
Nellore: Officials Told To Ensure Safety And Hygiene In Cyclone Shelters
Shukla noted that, given the heavy rainfall across the district, all preventive measures must be in place to avoid damag
At least 15 people die due to drowning during Chhath Puja celebrations in Jharkhand
RANCHI: At least 15 people died of drowning during the Chhath Puja celebrations across Jharkhand, which were observed on
10-Year-Old Bilaspur Girl Rescued After Dialling 1098 Over Parental Abuse
Child refuses to return home despite police, panchayat pleas; placed under Women & Child Dept protection
Tension escalates at Elappully in Kerala over brewery as CPI(M) lays siege to panchayat office
CPI(M) workers, who back the project, laid siege to panchayat office, preventing officials from attending a scheduled go
Telangana ACB catches govt employee for accepting Rs 15K bribe
Hyderabad: The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials on Monday, October 27, caught a government officer red-h
In a major reform move, the Rajasthan Education Department has decided to introduce a common uniform for students across
Both government and private school students in Rajasthan to have same uniform
JAIPUR:In a major step towards standardising the education system, the Rajasthan Education Department has decided to int
Waqf Act to be repealed if INDIA bloc wins: Tejashwi Yadav
PATNA: RJD leader and Opposition chief ministerial candidate Tejashwi Prasad Yadav on Sunday said that if INDIA bloc com
RJD leader misleading Muslims for votes: NDA
PATNA: The NDA sharply reacted to Opposition chief ministerial candidate Tejashwi Prasad Yadavs recent announcement to d
Bengaluru: Gram Panchayat Member Survives Attempt On His Life
Sources said Saleem was standing outside his house in Islampur when he was attacked by motorbike-borne assailants
There are people who only talk (RJD) and who act (NDA): Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary
In a fierce response to the RJD's electoral claims, Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary emphasized the NDA go
The local bodies can issue warnings for temporary water supply disconnections
Functioning of panchayati raj and urban local bodies has nearly come to a halt, BJP was avoiding elections out of fear o
Tejashwi's Big Poll Promise for Panchayat Heads
If the INDIA bloc is voted to power, we will also substantially increase the margin money, per quintal, of distributors
Mahagathbandhan's Chief Ministerial candidate and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday announced a big poll promise made,
Rajasthan Govt flouting SC orders, Constitution by delaying panchayat polls: Gehlot
JAIPUR, Oct 26: Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Sunday said the BJP government in Rajasthan was flouting Supreme Court o
Allowance hike, pension, insurance for panchayat representatives if INDIA bloc wins polls: Tejashwi
PATNA, Oct 26: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday said allowances of the representatives of Bihars panchayati raj syste
Allowance hike, pension & more: INDIA blocs poll promises for new Bihar; perks for Panchayat heads
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav announced welfare measures for Bihar's Panchayati Raj representatives if the INDIA bloc wins t
Allowances for panchayati raj representatives if INDIA bloc wins polls, says Tejashwi
The panchayati raj system consists of three levels of governance zila parishad, panchayat samiti, and gram panchayat
Tejashwi Yadav's Big Poll Promise For Panchayat Heads, Self-Employed People
With less than two weeks left for Bihar's high-voltage Assembly polls, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav
Bihar's Mahagathbandhan chief ministerial face Tejashwi Yadav unveiled significant welfare promises for panchayati raj r
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday announced a slew of welfare measures for representatives of B
Kerala couple file marriage digitally, get certificate in a day
A couple in Keralas Kawassery Panchayat completed their marriage registration using a digital verification process, Vide
J&K Govt Adjusts 23 In-Charge Executive Engineers In PWD, Places 5 At RDD Disposal
JAMMU, October 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the adjustment of 23 In-Charge Executive Engineers (Civi
CS For Grassroots Outreach And Counselling To Strengthen Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan
SRINAGAR, Oct 24: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting to review the progress and impact of the Nasha M
Kerala couple registers marriage via video KYC at Panchayat; sets example for digital India
A video of Lavanya and Vishnu completing their online marriage registration has gone viral on social media, showing them
DLDO Offices to Function From Nov 1
PK, who holds the Panchayati Raj department, announced that DLDO offices ofdivisional-level development officers would b
Cabinet approves to repeal 2 child cap to contest Telangana local body polls
Hyderabad: The cabinet, on Thursday, October 23, gave its nod to repeal the two-child restriction for contesting Telanga
Bihar CM Nitish takes swipe at Tejashwi over Jeevika promise, says he is trying to 'mislead' women
PATNA: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday took a veiled swipe at his former deputy Tejashwi Yadav, accusing h
Town panchayat chairperson loses post due to non-payment of property tax for seven holdings
Munnar panchayat dump yard posing threat to wild elephants
Forest officials say the yard is posing a threat to local wildlife
Factionalism resurfaces in Kadi BJP as rival Diwali events spark political tensions
Even as Gujarats new cabinet took oath, factionalism within the state BJP has once again flared up, this time in North G
Kumily witnesses 18 landslips on Saturday
Rain damage reported in Pathumury, Attappallam, Kumily, Murukkady, Valiyakandam, and Vellaramkunnu in Kumily grama panch
Policemen play a crucial role in preserving the health of society
Chief Executive officer of Dharwad Zilla Panchayat Bhuvanesh Patil pays tributes at the Police Commemoration Day program
Jasrotia inaugurates Paddy Procurement Mandi at Dhanni Bhakhta
Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Oct 20: In a landmark move for the agrarian landscape of Jasrota, Rajiv Jasrotia, MLA Ja
Javid Dar inaugurates Autumn Flower Festival at SKUAST-K
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 20: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Cooper
NCs Shamim, AAPs Joginder, Sharma as Ind join fray in Nagrota
Total 6 candidates file nominations Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Oct 20: National Conference candidate and DDC Member,Dansal, Shami
Central rules dont apply, state govt employees cant participate in RSS events, says Kharge Jr
Karnataka IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge stated that state government employees are prohibited from participating in RSS
Javid Dar for integrated farming for enhanced productivity, sustainability
Excelsior Correspondent GANDERBAL, Oct 19: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Coope
Odisha Man Kills Youth for Allegedly Assaulting Daughter
Accused surrenders to police; probe underway into incident at Akhuapada panchayat
Residents of Ambedkar Colony in Anakapalli district protest against unaddressed garbage issue
Locals allege inaction despite earlier assurances from panchayat officials, saying the garbage dump is posing serious he
Govt to bring law to ban artificial colouring of fruits: Minister
Srinagar, Oct 18:Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Depar
Dispute over Diwali planning turns violent in Gujarat's Sabarkantha; eight injured, over 25 detained
AHMEDABAD: At least eight people were injured, several houses were attacked and around 100 vehicles were vandalised in a
Denied Pay For 27 Months, Karnataka Man Ends Life Outside Panchayat Office
A man died by suicide at Honganuru Gram Panchayat, alleging 27 months unpaid salary and harassment. BJP criticised Karna
Karnataka Officer Suspended For Attending RSS Event, BJP Hits Out At Congress
A panchayat officer in Karnataka has been suspended for attending an event of the BJP's ideological parent, Rashtriya Sw
Karnataka Panchayat Development Officer Suspended For Participating In Raichur RSS Event
Karnataka's Rural Development Department suspended Raichur PDO Praveen Kumar KV for participating in an RSS event in uni
BJP government committed to welfare of farmers, youth and women: Haryana CM Saini
The CM says Scheduled Castes, who have long been deprived of their rightful opportunities, are now being empowered throu