Sporadic Incidents Mar Third Phase of Panchayat Polls in Adilabad
In Komaram Bheem Asifabad district, polling was conducted in four mandals, registering an 83.32 per cent turnout, with 1
Farmers issue 20-day ultimatum over ethanol factory in Hanumangarh in Mahapanchayat
JAIPUR: Amid fears and tensions, the grand Mahapanchayat of farmers protesting against the proposed ethanol factory in H
Counting Of Votes For Punjab Local Body Polls Underway, AAP Wins In 927 Zones
Counting of votes for the zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections in Punjab was underway on Wednesday even as the r
Over 80% Turnout for Panchayat Polls in Karimnagar
Over 80% polling in most districts reflects strong rural interest in local governance
Bid to protect Rice bowl of Vadakara as a community reserve
Project aims at conserving Cherandathur Chira, a nearly 600 acre wetland, in Maniyur grama panchayat in Kozhikode that s
JAIPUR: An air of high tension and uncertainty prevails in Rajasthans Hanumangarh district as hundreds of farmers have b
Election results Punjab: The ruling Aam Aadmi Party and Congress are locked in a neck-and-neck fight as vote counting is
BJP's Palakkad Panchayat Candidate Fulfills Poll Promise, Rewards Soldier Who Predicted His Win
Deepak, BJPs first winner in Kodumba panchayat, fulfilled his promise by gifting a gold coin to someone who correctly pr
Punjab rural body poll results: Vote count underway for zila parishad, panchayat samiti elections
A voter turnout of 48% was recorded in the daylong polling, with over 9,000 candidates in the fray
57.91 Voting Percentage Registered in Final Phase of Gram Panchayat Polls in Telangana
Long serpentine queues of voters were seen at several polling booths to cast their vote
Vote counting is underway for Punjab's zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections, with tight security in place. Over
Polling begins for final phase of Telangana Panchayat elections
Hyderabad: Polling has commenced for the third and final phase of the Panchayat elections in Telangana. A total of 53,06
High command to call shots as Congress gears up for Kerala Assembly election
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Sensing a chance to come back to power in Kerala, the Congress high command is set to play a more de
UDF candidate dies by suicide after poll defeat in Kerala's Aruvikkara
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A UDF candidate who was reportedly distressed over his defeat in the local body elections died by su
Keralas best panchayat rejects ruling Left front
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Voters of Parassala, the states best panchayat, decided not to choose the front under which the loca
Claims of Left decline in Kollam baseless: CPM district acting secretary
KOLLAM: CPM district acting secretary S Jayamohan on Monday said that attempts to extrapolate local body election result
Committee constituted for integrating VPRP with GPDP in J&K
JAMMU, Dec 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a Union Territory-level Coordination Committee for integ
Congress likely to prefer single mayoral term for Kochi
The split-term arrangement has not worked well and has often led to conflicts within the UDF, especially affecting the C
Centre Releases Rs 235 Cr to Strengthen PRIs in Jammu Kashmir
SRINAGAR: The Centre on Tuesday said that it has released Rs 235 crore during the past five years to strengthen Panchaya
Centre released Rs 235 Cr for PRIs in In 5 yrs
The Centre on Tuesday said that it has released Rs 235 crore during the past five years to strengthen Panchayati Raj Ins
Polling for Final Phase of Gram Panchayat Elections Today
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Changaroth grama panchayat president files complaint against caste slur
Telangana Panchayat polls: KTR accuses Congress MLAs of high-handedness
Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K.T. Rama Rao on Tuesday accused the ruling Congress party leg
IUML 'purification ritual' at panchayat office in Kozhikode sparks Left protests
KOZHIKODE (Kerala): The CPI(M)'s youth wing DYFI on Tuesday carried out a march to the Changaroth panchayat office here
Kerala CPI(M) leader booked for remarks against women
Sayed Ali Majeed booked based on a complaint by Jameela, an activist of Indian Union Muslim League. Majeed was elected a
UT-Level Committee Constituted To Integrate VPRP With GPDP For 202526
JAMMU, Dec 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a Union Territory-level Coordination Committee to ensure
'RAM G Bill will weaken MGNREGA,' says Priyanka, calls Modi govt obsessive over renaming
NEW DELHI : Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday attacked the government over its bill to replace MGNREGA, s
'RAM G Bill will weaken MGNREGA,' says Priyanka Gandhi, calls Modi govt obsessive over renaming
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized the governments bill to replace MGNREGA, saying it would weaken the Act
CPM-SDPI understanding in Azhiyoor: Congress leader Mullappally
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Senior Congress leader Mullappally Ramachandran has alleged that an open understanding between the C
LDF blames minority consolidation for Kerala local body poll loss; rejects anti-incumbency factor
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Rejecting anti-incumbency factor, the CPM and the CPI the two leading partners in the LDF have bla
Jose K Mani keeps cards close amid UDFs move to bring back KC(M)
KOTTAYAM: Close on the heels of a significant setback to the LDF in the local body elections, discussions are gathering
Political backwardness assessment to precede panchayat polls in state
ZPs serve as launchpad for aspiring leaders
Roque Dias Margao For over 25 years, zilla panchayats (ZPs) have functioned as the first rung on the political ladder fo
Four-cornered contest looms in Colvale as Congress stays out
NT Reporter Mapusa The Colvale Zilla Panchayat seat is set to witness a four-cornered contest, with sitting ZP member Ka
Woman Ragpicker Elected Ward Member In Bhadradri-Kothagudem
The BRS supported Trivenis candidature for the 11th ward of Rudrampur gram panchayat, which was reserved for Scheduled T
Congress Gets Twice Strike Rate Of BRS In Panchayat Poll
Ruling party won 10 times more Sarpanch posts than BJP
Pregnant tribal woman and her unborn child die due to lack of road facility in Jharkhands Gumla
RANCHI: In a heart-wrenching incident in Jharkhands Gumla, a pregnant tribal woman, Sukri Kumari and her child in the wo
Zilla Panchayat CEO continues surprise inspection of schools faring poorly in SSLC exams in Mandya
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The Modi government is set to replace the United Progressive Alliances (UPA) flagship rights-based rural employment law,
CHANDIGARH: Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Monday moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court see
Someone Has to be Held Accountable: HC Converts Goa Fire Civil Suit Into PIL
Bench observed that the local panchayat had failed to take suo motu cognisance of the club and had taken no action despi
Goa nightclub fire: HC converts civil suit into PIL; says 'someone has to be held accountable'
PANAJI: The Goa bench of Bombay High Court on Monday converted a civil suit against Birch by Romeo Lane at Arpora, where
Elections will be held for 29 municipal corporations, 32 district councils, and 336 panchayat samitis.
KTR Hails BRS-Backed Wins in Panchayat Polls, Claims Mandate Against Congress
KTR noted that villagers prioritise stability, welfare-oriented policies, and consistency in fulfilling electoral promis
Polling underway for Panchayat, Civic bodies in Arunachal
Altogether, 440 candidates are contesting for 186 zilla parishad seats, while 39 are in the fray for 16 IMC wards and 21
Out-of-state parties grassroots push pales amid anti-incumbency
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The anti-incumbency undercurrent that shaped the 2025 local body elections also dimmed the electoral
Southern neglect in UDF leaves IUML irked
MALAPPURAM: The IUML has voiced deep dissatisfaction over what it describes as inadequate representation in southern Ker
BJP gains ground as LDF-UDF race tightens
KOLLAM: The BJP has achieved a steady rise in its electoral presence across municipal bodies in district in the just con
Red fortresses tumble as UDF scripts a comeback
KOZHIKODE: For decades, some panchayats were spoken of in political shorthand as safe, solid, and sealed. The 2025 local
IUML workers attacking our cadre: SDPI
KOZHIKODE: Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) has alleged that the IUML is mounting attacks on its cadre at various
BJPs quiet Christian outreach reshaping loyalties over time
KOCHI: For decades, Keralas Christian electorate was seen as a largely settled constituency, divided mainly between the
Congress hails Shoukath factor as Anvar claims credit for Nilambur win
MALAPPURAM: The UDFs sweep of all local bodies in the Nilambur assembly constituency has triggered a bitter credit war b
BJP retains Madhur but loses much ground across Kasaragod district
KASARAGOD: With the victory in the just concluded elections, the BJP would complete ruling Madhur grama panchayat for fi
Facing a fading red star on the horizon, UDF eyes the skies
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The LSG poll outcome from the capital district will be a major morale booster for the UDF and the ND
Mere rumours, not nominating 650 people to Greater Bengaluru Authority: UDD
BENGALURU: The Urban Development Department (UDD) has clarified that allegations of nominating 650 people to Greater Ben
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LUCKNOW: Union Minister of State (MoS) for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary was on Sunday appointed as the president of the BJPs
Panchayat polls in Telangana: Congress continues impressive show in 2nd phase
Hyderabad: Continuing its impressive performance in Gram Panchayat elections in Telangana, ruling Congress party won maj
BJP in MLAs meet stresses on holding of overdue elections to PRIs, urban local bodies
Party committed to strengthen grassroot democracy: Sat Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 14: To strengthen the grassroo
Piquant situation emerges on completion of DDCs term
RDD writes to Law Deptt, opinion soon Abrupt end may hit development works Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Dec 14: A piquant situa
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The long-pending process for Panchayat and Urban Local Bodies elections in Jammu and Kashmir has moved closer to resumpt
Tight Security in Maoist-Affected Areas; Phase II GP Polls Peaceful
Second phase of gram panchayat elections passes off without incidents
Congress Failed To Win Peoples Trust In GP Polls: KTR
Rama Rao alleged that Congress members were resorting to attacks on BRS leaders in villages out of fear of defeat in the
KTR warns of retaliation against Congress for attacking oppn workers
Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KTR on Sunday, December 14 warned of retaliation against Congr
Second Phase of Gram Panchayat Polls Peaceful; 105-year-old Rasool Bhi Casts Vote
District election officials monitored polling at sensitive booths through webcasting across the erstwhile Adilabad distr
Congress shows total dominance in phase-II Gram Panchayat polls in Telangana
Second Phase of Gram Panchayat Polls Ends Peacefully in Karimnagar Region
The elections also threw up human-interest stories and enforcement-related incidents
Second Phase Gram Panchayat Polls in Nizamabad Record 76.71 per Cent
High voter participation marked second phase amid tight security and monitoring
Youth electrocuted while erecting tent during gram panchayat election campaign in Nirmal district
Telangana: Second phase of panchayat elections see 85 pc voter turnout
Hyderabad: Over 85 per cent of eligible voters exercised their franchise in the second phase of gram panchayat elections
8% polling recorded till 10 a.m. in zila parishad, panchayat samiti elections in Punjab
The polling began at 8 a.m. amid tight security arrangements and is slated to continue till 4 p.m.; the counting of vote
Strong UDF show in Kerala local polls, BJP takes capital
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Local body polls often signal the changing course of Kerala politics. On Saturday, political Kerala
Revelling in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation victory, BJP ignores bruises
KOCHI: Overwhelmed by the resounding victory in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, the BJP has ignored the bruises it suffe
LDF retains toehold in municipalities, panchayat in Thiruvananthapuram district
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Even as the CPM-led LDF suffered a rout in the Thiruvananthapuram corporation, it fared well in all
Voting underway for second phase of Gram Panchayat elections in Telangana
Hyderabad: Polling began in the second phase of the Gram Panchayat elections in Telangana on Sunday. Voters began castin
Ex-IPS officer Sreelekha for mayor of Thiruvananthapuram?
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) decision to field R Sreelekha, a former State Police Chief-rank of
Kerala local body poll results: Sambar Munnani stirs the pot in Ponmundam
MALAPPURAM: Ponmundam panchayat, long regarded an anomaly in Keralas coalition politics, has delivered a verdict that re
Polling begins for 2nd phase of Telangana panchayat elections
Hyderabad: Polling for the second phase of gram panchayat elections in Telangana began on Sunday, December 13, across 19
Kerala local body poll results: Kanniyamma scripts a rare political comeback in Idukki
IDUKKI: Kanniyamma Alakarswami may have only won the Kanthalloor panchayat election by the narrowest of margins (13 vote
Four of six former MLAs win in Kerala local body polls
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Six former MLAs who stepped back into electoral politics through the local body polls this time deli
Kerala local body poll results: Waqf effect? Munambam switches to NDA
KOCHI: That local issues often triumph over party affiliations in the electoral battlefield is evident from the results
Amid UDF wave in Kerala local body polls, record ties in panchayats spark curiosity
KOCHI: Amid the UDF wave across the state, the local body elections have seen an unusual surge in tied contests, necessi
Kerala local body poll results: In Kerala Congress battle, P J Joseph trumps Jose K Mani
KOTTAYAM: In the local body elections that drew attention due to the rivalry between the Kerala Congress factions in Cen
Kerala local body poll results: Twenty20 loses Kunnathunad panchayat, several of its sitting seats
KOCHI: Twenty20, the CSR-backed party, suffered a setback in the local body elections, losing Kunnathunad panchayat and
Kerala local body poll results: Pinarayis invincibility myth breaks as LDF strategy falters
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: For the LDF, the defeat in the local body election represents a fall from the political height the C
Telangana Gram Panchayat 2nd Phase: Polling Underway
Over 57 lakh voters to decide fate of 3,911 sarpanches and 29,917 ward members; counting to begin this afternoon
Kerala local body poll results: Satheesans calculus, LDF slip and UDF wave
KOCHI: When V D Satheesan, Leader of the Opposition, stepped off the Vande Bharat at Ernakulam South railway station on
Kerala local body poll results: Amid shocked silence at AKG Centre, calls for reflection
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The silence at the headquarters of the largest cadre party in the state was palpable around Saturday
Panchayat Poll Triumph Signals Partys Rural Shift In The State, Claims NRR
Rao sought public support for the next two phases, predicting even bigger hauls. Rao slammed Congress and BRS for inflat
JK Govt seeks legal opinion on dissolution date of DDCs
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Mandate in district panchayats serves as a wake-up call
The verdicts are believed to be indicative of the way the political wind is blowing in the State ahead of the Assembly p
AAP Carves Out Space In Kerala Politics:3 Women Candidates Win In Local Body Polls
The Aam Aadmi Party had fielded candidates in around 380 seats across the state, focusing on over 400 panchayats and fou
Jammu Kashmir Govt Seeks Legal Opinion on DDC Dissolution Date
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has sought a legal opinion to determine when the five-year term of District D
UDF puts up an impressive show across three-tier panchayats in Ernakulam
UDF breaches LDF citadels in Kozhikode, NDA makes gains in urban areas
Though theLDFjust managed to retain power in the 76-memberKozhikodeCorporation council and won eight of the 12 block pan
BJP leaders says NDA now a key force in bipolar Kerala politics
NDA substantially augmented its ward tally, securing outright majorities in two municipalities and 19 grama panchayats.
Twenty20 loses power in two panchayats, makes no impact in Kochi Corporation
KC(M) stumbles, Joseph faction gains ground in Central Travancore
Contesting 1,026 wards, the KC(M) could win only 243, while the Kerala Congress won 332 of the 650 seats it contested an
UDF surge confined to Corporation limits as Left front maintains dominance across rural and semi-urban Thrissur. LDF ret
Kerala local body polls: UDF makes inroads into Kottayam
The UDF wins 16 and LDF seven out of the 23 district panchayat seats in Kottayam. The UDF regains power in two of six mu
Kerala local body polls: UDF, NDA make dents in LDFs strongholds in Alappuzha district
UDF wins five out of six municipalities. NDA comes second in Chengannur and Mavelikara municipalities, pushing the LDF t
Watch: Kerala local body elections: Congress-led UDF emerges front-runner
The Congress-led United Democratic Front has emerged as the clear front-runner in Keralas local body elections as counti
Kerala local body polls: Idukki gives UDF a resounding victory
The front sweeps to power in Thodupuzha and Kattappana municipalities, district panchayat, and most of the block and gra
Kerala local body polls: UDF bucks the trend inPathanamthitta, wins majority
UDF wins a clear majority in district panchayat, besides securing 34 grama panchayats and seven block panchayats. It als
Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary sole candidate in fray for UP BJP chief: Sources
Pankaj Chaudhary has filed his nomination for the Uttar Pradesh BJP chief post. He is the sole candidate, paving the way
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The oath-taking of elected panchayat members, municipal councillors and corporation members will be held on December 21
Kerala local body polls: UDF makes a strong comeback in Alappuzha, sweeps Malappuram
The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) emerged victorious as the counting of votes for the 2025 Kerala local bod
Rush at Hyderabad Bus Stations Ahead of Second Phase of Panchayat Polls in Telangana
As a result, heavy rush was witnessed at major transit points in the city, including the Jubilee Bus Station and Uppal b
Punjab local body polls: CM Mann slams Congress, SAD for accusing AAP-govt of 'high-handedness'
CHANDIGARH: A day ahead of the local body polls in Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday slammed the Congress
MoS Pankaj Chaudhary likely to be new UP BJP chief; CM, nine other leaders propose his name
LUCKNOW: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to get its party chief for the Uttar Pradesh unit on Sunday. The
Kerala local body polls: Twenty20 crashes in Kochi as Kitex outfit shrinks to margins
While the outfit retained power in Kizhakkambalam panchayat, its headquarters, and Aikkaranadu panchayat, it lost Kunnat
Kerala local body polls: LDF wrests Pandalam from NDA, BJP loses Kulanada panchayat after 15 years
PATHANAMTHITTA: The Left Democratic Front (LDF) has captured the Pandalam municipality, ending the National Democratic A
Post-poll arithmetic pushes UDFLDF talks in Palakkad municipality to block NDA
PALAKKAD: With no political front securing a clear majority in the Palakkad municipality, post-poll negotiations have sw
Kerala local body polls: UDF sweeps Malappuram
UDF won 11 of the 12 municipalities, 84 of the 94 grama panchayats, 14 of the 15 block panchayats, and 31 of the 33 dist
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Congress-led United Democratic Front showcased a thumping victory in both rural and urban civic
Left, Congress Blocs In Close Contest In Kerala Panchayat Polls, Show Trends
Counting of votes for the Kerala local body elections 2025 is underway across the state.
The United Democratic Front was leading in 12 municipalities in Ernakulam out of the 13 in Ernakulam district at 10 a.m.
Kerala Civics Polls Result 2025: The counting of votes for Kerala local body elections started at 8 am today. The State
16 counting centres arranged in the Thiruvananthapuram district for local body polls
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A total of 16 counting centres have been set up across Thiruvananthapuram district for the upcoming
Counting of votes polled in local body polls in Kerala commences
Initial trends shared by the State Election Commission (SEC) showed the ruling LDF, the opposition UDF and the NDA leadi
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The 2025 elections were held to 23,573 wards in 1199 local bodies including the three-tier panchayats, municipalities an
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SRINAGAR: With Lok Bhavan clearing the amendment passed by the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly to enhance the max
Teachers Condemn Humiliating Remuneration for Panchayat Poll Work
The federation said that staff for the remaining two phases be paid as per the norms prescribed by the SEC. and the diff
NEW DELHI: The Indian Embassy in Bangkok is maintaining close communication with Thai authorities regarding the detentio
Counting to be held at 20 centres in Kozhikode
There are 12 block-level centres to count the votes of grama panchayats and one centre each for seven municipalities; Go
Congress wins over 50 pc of Sarpanch posts in first phase of panchayat polls
Hyderabad: The ruling Congress on Friday swept the first phase of Gram Panchayat elections in Telangana, winning more th
Nightclub tragedy: Goa BJP asks Michael Lobo, Dilip Parulekar to clarify graft remarks
Goa BJP chief Damodar Naik has sought clarification from two party leaders over their corruption allegations following a
Goa Nightclub Fire: Arpora-Nagoa Sarpanch Appears Before Police
The state government has suspended Bagkar along with two other officers, identified as Shamila Monteiro (then Member Sec
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Explained: Karnatakas new bill to penalise social boycotts by caste panchayats The South First
CM Pinarayi accuses Congress of aiding perverts, criminals
KOZHIKODE: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan succeeded in setting the agenda for discussion on the second phase of polling
At 75, Ali Haji brings uncommon energy to polling day in Kerala's Ponmundam
MALAPPURAM: At 75, most candidates prefer to stay anchored at their base camp on polling day. But in Ponmundam, BJPs Mal
109-year-old Omana Amma turns poll star in Kerala's Perambra
KOZHIKODE: Early morning, while at her home in Eravattur, 109-year-old Manikkoth Omana Amma had only one concern: When w
In a 1st, Bihar to conduct panchayat polls through EVMs, not ballot papers
PATNA: For the first time, Bihar is set to conduct panchayat elections next year through electronic voting machines (EVM
Ranchi Diary | New SOP to tackle stray dog menace in state
Amid the debate over stray dogs, the Jharkhand government has drawn up an action plan to tackle the canine problem and r
Bill proposes to criminalise social boycotts, targets caste panchayat diktats
Nalgonda, Yadadri, Suryapet Record Strong Turnout in GP Elections
Polling was held for 318 Grama Panchayats across 14 mandals in Nalgonda district. Of the 4,51,007 registered voters, 4,0
Warangal Records Over 80% Turnout in First-Phase Panchayat Polls
Ahead of polling, a significant number of positions across the united districts were filled unanimously. Forty-four Sarp
226 candidates in fray for Zilla Panchayat elections
Panaji: After the withdrawal of 94 nominations, a total of 226 candidates are now in the fray for the North Goa and Sout
Arpora sarpanch, former pyat secy get pre-arrest bail
Panaji : The District and Sessions Court, North Goa, on Thursday has granted interim anticipatory bail till the next hea
Birch fire shows classic example of BJP governance failure: Kejriwal
Vasco: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal, who arrived in Goa on a three-day visit to campaign for
Tejas Networks secures 7/12 BharatNet Phase III deals
Tejas Networks is set to deploy over 50,000 routers for BharatNet Phase III. This initiative aims to upgrade rural broad
Gokul Chinna Thanda Boycotts Panchayat Polls
While both Gokul Chinna and Pedda Thandas were listed as panchayats and elections were notified, Chinna Thanda residents
Surprise Defeats, Tight Races Mark Karimnagar Panchayat Polls
Counting for 369 Gram Panchayats began at 2 pm, with Ward Member ballots taken up first, followed by the Sarpanch result
Panchayat Polls Peaceful in Adilabad Region
Polling was held for 439 Gram Panchayats out of 506 in the erstwhile Adilabad district.
High voter turnout in Telangana local body polls, Congress claims 90 pc sweep
Hyderabad: Over 84 per cent of eligible voters exercised their franchise in the first phase of Gram Panchayat elections
Goa nightclub fire case: Luthra brothers to be brought back at the earliest, says CM Sawant
A local panchayat official will also be arrested in the fire case as he was not cooperating with the probe, CM Pramod Sa
Goa nightclub fire: Delhi court dismisses anticipatory bail plea of Luthra brothers
Delhi court on Thursday dismissed anticipatory bail to Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, co-owners of the 'Birch by Rome
First phase of Telangana local body polls ends peacefully, counting underway
Hyderabad: The first phase of the election to 3,834 Gram Panchayats concluded peacefully in Telangana on Thursday and th
First Phase of Gram Panchayat Polls in Telangana Peaceful, Counting Underway
Around 13,000 Sarpanch candidates are in the fray, while 65,455 nominees are contesting for 27,628 wards, officials said
Kerala local body polls: a swift start, half of Malappuram cast their votes in first six hours
The district has 36,18,851 voters, including 602 expatriates and 51 transgender persons. As many as 18,78,520 voters are
Ambayathode clash: Many keep away from voting afraid of police action
Those kept away from voting also included Babu Kudukkil, the chairman of the local action committee who is contesting fr
Telangana local body polls: Karimnagar sees 46.39 pc voter turnout
Hyderabad: With phase one of the Telangana local body elections drawing to a close, Karimnagar saw 46.39 percent turnout
Congress leader Shama Mohamed highlighted the absence of VVPAT machines in Kerala's Panchayat elections, urging voters t
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Polling continues across Telangana in the first phase of Gram Panchayat elections. Voting is underway for Sarpanch posit
Kerala local body polls: BJP booth agents boycott election proceedings in Karassery
The protesters alleged that there was abnormality in facilitating more than 10 open-votes in just one hour after the pol
Kerala local body polls: Second phase records 63.8% turnout by 3 pm
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: An overall voter turnout of 63.8% was recorded at 3 pm in the second phase of the local body polls i
Second phase of key Kerala local body polls begins, CM confident of LDF win
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The second phase of polling in the crucial local body elections commenced in seven districts of Kera
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First Phase of Telangana Gram Panchayat Polling Begins
Voting underway for 3,834 sarpanch posts and 27,628 ward member seats across the state.
Sarpanch Posts Allegedly Auctioned for Lakhs in Nizamabad
Villagers report large sums and land offers used to secure unanimous elections in several gram panchayats.
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KANNUR: In the popular imagination, Kannur, the home turf of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, CPM state secretary M V Go
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Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 10: Minister for Agriculture Production Department, Rural Development Department a
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Dandu Madhukar of Thantoli gram panchayat of Adilabad rural mandal said a majority of the 18 government employees from t
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With Section 163 BNSS in force within 100 metres of polling booths, the commissioner directed that gatherings of more th
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Jammu: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting of the Information Technology Department to
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Police geared up for peaceful conduct of first phase of gram panchayat elections
Tight security in place as State goes for first phase of Gram Panchayat polls
Deputy CM says over 10,000 staff have been promoted since last June and 13,350 Gram Panchayats made independent units as
36 lakh voters to elect their representatives to local bodies in Malappuram on Dec. 11
As many as 3,777 of the 4,343 polling stations are in panchayats and 566 in municipalities
The BJP and Shiv Sena have decided to bury their differences and contest the polls to Asia's largest civic body -- the B
Bihar government cracks down on land mafia as Dy CM warns officials of strict action
PATNA: The newly formed Bihar government has started tightening its noose around land mafias operating in the state. Dep
School Holiday on December 11: Check the states where schools will remain closed & the latest update
Schools across India face potential closures on December 11, 2025. Kerala announces a holiday for local body elections.
New bridge, old roads on mind, Thiruvananthapuram's tribal belt casts votes
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Tribespeople of Thodumala ward in Thiruvananthapuram's Amboori grama panchayat are grateful to the g
Cyberabad Police Impose Prohibitory Orders in View of Gram Panchayat Polls
The restrictions will be enforced from 5 pm on December 9 to 6 pm on December 12 for phase I, and from 5 pm on December
MP man alleges social ostracism as panchayat orders 'boycott' for eating at Dalit's house; probe on
Raisen (MP): A man from Raisen district in Madhya Pradesh has alleged that his village panchayat ordered a social boycot
BRS slams Congress over party workers death in Suryapet
Hyderabad: A Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) worker died in Lingampalli village of Nuthankal mandal after Congress workers
SC reservation being misused in Telangana Gram Panchayat polls: VHP
Hyderabad: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) here complained to the Telangana State Election Commission (TGSEC) that some
Enhanced security measures to be in place in panchayats that have reported the presence of suspected Maoist supporters o
Nagapattinam district revives traditional water systems
Pilot project restores drinking water in six panchayats
Black Warrant, Mandala Murders, Khauf, Special Ops 2, Khakee: The Bengal Chapter, and Criminal Justice: A Family Matter
Telangana Ready for Panchayat Polls; SEC Confirms All Arrangements in Place
890 Telangana Villages Elect Panchayats Unanimously Ahead of First Phase Polling
BRS Worker Killed in Clash with Congress Workers Ahead of Telangana Gram Panchayat Polls
The incident occurred in Lingampalli village on Tuesday after the election campaign concluded. An altercation took place
MP Gang-Rape Survivor Approaches Panchayat; Members Call Accused Sanskari'
A 27-year-old tribal woman in Khandwa faced gang-rape and was denied justice by her panchayat, which called the accused
Local body polls: Diluted ink, faulty EVMs cause chaos in Sasthamangalam ward
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The first phase of local body elections began on Monday amidst crises and uncertainties across the c
Thrivananthapuram records 67.42 per cent polling
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Election to local self-government institutions in the district was largely peaceful. An exception wa
Kerala local body polls: Missing UDF candidate traced by Chokli police
KANNUR: Chokli police have located Aruva T P, 29, the Muslim League candidate from Kanhirathin Keezhil, the 9th ward of
Kerala local body polls: On D-Day, party veterans steal the show
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Conventional politicking and canvassing have largely given way to tech-driven exercises, mostly carr
EC orders transfer of Nabha BDPO after bias allegations in Panchayat samiti poll process
327 candidates in fray for 50 zilla pyat seats
Panaji/Margao/ Vasco: A total of 327 candidates have filed nominations for the 50 seats in the North Goa and South Goa Z
Unique Campaigns Make Panchayat Polls in Telangana Livelier
Problem due to monkeys in many villages has made the campaigning in Nerella gram panchayat of Kamalapur mandal in Hanamk
Chopde CCC humble Kanchole CC by 99 runs
Shapora : Chopde CCC registered a commanding 99-run victory over Kanchole in a C Division North Zone clash at the ODM, S
All Set For Polling In First Phase Of Grama Panchayat Elections
The collector said 2089 ballot boxes have been made available in the district for the first phase of Panchayat elections
Ernakulam records 74.52% voter turnout in local body polls
The polling percentage surpassed the 2020 figure of 72.49% with municipalities recording 75.09% and tri-level panchayats
Palakkad sets up 2,749 polling booths; Tamil ballot labels in 93 wards
Around 28.6 lakh voters will cast their ballots from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday. In six grama panchayats near Tamil N
Malappuram gears up to elect representatives for 2,789 wards
Elections are being held for 2,789 seats across 122 local bodies, including 12 municipalities, 15 block panchayats and 9
Collector seeks cooperation from political parties, voters for peaceful polling in Kannur
A total of 5,472 candidates are in the fray across all three tiers of panchayats and urban bodies
Shun politics of the past, reach out to all communities, Anbumani tells PMK functionaries
At a meeting of the partys union, town panchayat, corporation area secretaries and presidents at Mamallapuram, he says h
Gujarat removes 22.68 lakh workers from MGNREGA records
AHMEDABAD: Fresh official data tabled in Lok Sabha on 9th December paints an alarming picture of mass deletions under MG
Woman allegedly linked to gangster-politician Mukhtar held in Ghazipur for land grabbing, extortion
LUCKNOW: A 50-year-old woman allegedly led by gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, was arrested by the Ghazipur po
Entering the final stretch, Nagalassery panchayat candidates make a run for it
PALAKKAD: Election campaign mornings rarely begin with the patter of running shoes. On Saturday, Nagalassery grama panch
A flashback to Kochis first thriller corporation election
Kochis engagement with organised civic governance began long before India became independent. The Dutch established the
Karnataka Govt Plans One KPS in Every Gram Panchayat in Phased Manner
Each KPS will be upgraded to provide adequate academic and physical infrastructure for at least 1,200 students, as presc
Kerala local body polls sees over 32% turnout in first five hours
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A voter turnout of 32.04% was recorded in the first five hours of polling in the first phase of the
Kollam local body elections kick off with 15.65% turnout
KOLLAM: Polling for the local body elections commenced in the district on Monday, with a turnout of 15.65% recorded by 1
Silent campaigning unfolded across three Municipal Corporations, 39 municipalities, seven district panchayats, 75 block
LDF vies for a coup in a district perceived a UDF bastion
Landslide rehabilitation remains the central electoral issue, extending beyond the three wards in Meppadi grama panchaya
Telanganas 65 L SHGs driving womens empowerment: Seethakka
Hyderabad: With nearly 65 lakh self-help groups (SHGs) transforming rural and urban economies, Telangana has become a mo
Telangana Panchayat Polls: Candidates Sign Bond Declarations to Win Voters Trust
From tax waivers to surrendering property, village-level candidates adopt legal-style pledge papers to convince skeptica
Ink issues and faulty EVMs cause chaos at start of local body elections in Thiruvanthapuram
THIRUVANTHAPURAM: The first phase of local body elections began on Monday amidst crises and uncertainties across the cap
JKPSC age relaxation issue : AJKPC demands appointment of Liaison Officer between CM & LG offices
JAMMU: The All Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Conference (AJKPC) has expressed serious concern over the way the JKPSC age-r
After years of flood risk, Varadharajapuram residents hope for safer monsoons with new projects
The panchayat was one of the prominent residential neighbourhoods developed in the 1970s, with more than 70 different la
Candidates Under Pressure to Back Off from Polls
After 3 pm, officials will announce the list of contesting candidates at the local panchayat offices.
This Grama Panchayat Elections Were a Memory Forever Some GPs and Wards in Nalgonda
A Poignant Poll as Submergence-Area Villages Vote for the Last Time
DEHRADUN: After breaking Uttarakhands decades-old political jinx in 2022becoming the first party to win back-to-back man
CHANDIGARH: With the assembly elections in Punjab scheduled to be held after 14 months, Shiromani Akali Dal president Su
Kerala local body polls: Broad narratives and ground realities
KOCHI: This has been a local-body election in which local concerns have been swept up by broader narratives. Instead of
IUML aims for young women to lead the party: Jayanthi Rajan
KOZHIKODE: IUML has fielded young women leaders in the local body elections to groom them for future responsibilities, s
LDF, UDF draw up independent route to win Kizhakkambalam
KOCHI: Aiming to defeat the Kitex-backed Twenty20 party, which has dominated the Kizhakkambalam panchayat for the past 1
PALAKKAD: As Kerala enters the final phase of preparations for the local body elections, a deep sense of unease is growi
Insider track | Russian folk tune and Indian link
At the Rashtrapati Bhavan state dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu for Vladimir Putin, the Rashtrapati Bhavan Nav
After a massive fire at the 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub in Goa claimed the lives of 25 people , including tourists a
Panchayat polls: Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira slams gross incompetence, silence of SEC
BJP Gears Up for Next Uttar Pradesh Assembly Polls
The BJP leadership, it is learnt, wants the coming panchayat polls to be used as a testing ground before the next Assemb
Case Against Goa Nightclub Owners, Event Organisers After 25 Killed In Fire
Police registered an FIR against two owners of Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, its manager, and event organisers a
Six killed after car plunges into 800-foot ravine in Nasik
MUMBAI: Six people were killed after the Innova they were travelling in plunged into an 800-foot ravine near the famous
Goa Nightclub Blaze: 3 Senior Government Officials Suspended
Three senior officials of the Goa government, including the then Director of Panchayat, were suspended on Sunday in conn
RAIPUR: For the approximately 150 tribal families in Kondapalli gram panchayat, located in the edgy district of Bijapur,
Flag marches held in poll-bound Gram Panchayats in Karimnagar rural mandal
In play in the first phase of polling on Tuesday are three Municipal Corporations, 39 municipalities, seven district pan
After a massive fire at the 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub in Goa claimed the lives of 25 people, including tourists an
In play in the first phase of polling on Tuesday (December 9) are three Municipal Corporations, 39 municipalities, seven
Women, tourists among 23 dead after cylinder blast sparks fire at Goa nightclub
At least 23 people were killed in a blaze at a nightclub in North Goa following a cylinder blast late on Saturday night.
Fringe political players eye local gains in Kerala, challenging Keralas dominant fronts
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Meet the political parties that command other states but barely make a blip on Keralas electoral rad
INTERVIEW| With the LDF, we have achieved a lot more for Christians
KOTTAYAM: KC(M) is LDFs trump card in central Travancore and the Christian belts across the state. In an interview to TN
BJPs quiet gains may unsettle LDF-UDF duopoly in Tiruvalla
PATHANAMTHITTA: Amid the tug-of-war between the LDF and the UDF for control of Tiruvalla municipality, the BJP has been
Minister Dar inaugurates key eco-tourism, dev projects in Baramulla
BARAMULLA: In a major push towards strengthening eco-tourism and boosting employment opportunities in Jammu & Kashmir, M
Javid Ahmad Dar inaugurates key Eco-Tourism, development projects in Baramulla
BARAMULLA, Dec 6: In a major push towards strengthening eco-tourism and boosting employment opportunities in Jammu & Kas
Goas ZPs are ineffective, butstepping stone for politicians
Soiru Velip Panaji As the state heads for the December 20 zilla panchayat elections, one incontrovertible fact remains f
Faced criticism from my own community for advocating creamy layer principle: Ex-CJI Gavai
MUMBAI : Former Chief Justice of India B R Gavai on Saturday said he faced criticism from his own community for stating
Local body polls too complex to be a referendum on LDF government in Kerala
An analysis of the previous three-tier local body elections reveals that regional issues and candidates outweigh State-l
Etala Targets Huzurabad MLA In Campaign Rally
BJP MP Etala Rajendar indirectly criticised BRS MLA Padi Koushik Reddy during a local body election campaign rally held
Kannurs electoral battlefield: fronts weigh gains and losses as rebel surge reshapes equations
LDF holds structural dominance across the district. Capturing Kannur Corporation remains its symbolic objective, while d
Other fronts stay hopeful in this one-time Congress bastion
In 2020, with the support of the KC(M), the LDF won several seats and came to power in the Idukki district panchayat, th
Panchayat secretary nabbed for corruption in Indiramma housing scheme
Hyderabad: The Panchayat secretary of Kannepalli village in Mancherial district was nabbed by the Telangana Anti-Corrupt
Himachal Congress will be re-constituted within three months, says State unit chief Vinay Kumar
CHANDIGARH: With an eye on the 2027 assembly elections, the Himachal Pradesh Congress unit president Vinay Kumar said th
IT minister Priyank Kharge, GBA chief meet industry leaders
BENGALURU: Minister for IT/BT and Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Priyank M Kharge, along with senior government of
Kerala local body polls: Land crunch shrinksMunnarsward count after delimitation
Absence of land for house construction has resulted in families shifting to nearby panchayats, which has led in the ward
CM pledges support to SKIMS for capital investment
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 5: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today presided over the 43rd Foundation Day celebr
Minister lays foundation stone for Nagbal Playfield at Ladoora
Excelsior Sports Correspondent BARAMULLA, Dec 5: In a significant step towards strengthening the sports infrastructure i
Affordable Housing Scheme For Middle Class Families Soon: Ponguleti
Strict action was being taken to ensure corruption-free implementation, citing the suspension of nine panchayat secretar
Sahkar Taxi to become the largest cooperative taxi company in some years :Amit Shah
Union Minister Amit Shah announced plans for 'Sahakar Taxi' to become India's largest cooperative taxi company. He detai
Panchayats Elect Sarpanches Unanimously in Erstwhile Adilabad
Tribal village elders drive consensus picks as unanimous polls drop this cycle sharply
Vote for Congress-Backed Candidates for Village Development: Komatireddy
He concluded that voting for Congress-backed candidates in the gram panchayat elections was equivalent to supporting the
Arunachal minister sparks row for saying non-BJP panchayats will lose govt schemes
GUWAHATI: An Arunachal Pradesh minister has stoked a controversy by publicly announcing that panchayat seats where rulin
Congress slams Arunachal Ministers no scheme if BJP loses threat
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has won a sizeable number of panchayat and municipal seats in the State unopposed
CM Omar Abdullah Addresses 43rd Foundation Day Of SKIMS
SRINAGAR, Dec 5: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today presided over the 43rd Foundation Day celebrations of the Sher-i-Kas
150 Leaders Join Congress Ahead of Panchayat Polls in Telangana
State government adviser Mohammad Ali Shabbir welcomed them into the party
KTR Demands Rs 50 Lakh Ex Gratia for Sai Ishwars Death
By reducing BC reservations to just 17% in Panchayat elections, the Chief Minister has stabbed the backward communities
NC Remembers Sheikh Abdullah, Farooq Calls for Discipline, New Faces in Politics
SRINAGAR: National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah on Friday urged party workers to maintain unity and disciplin
Telangana panchayat polls: AIMIMs Najma Sultana files nomination in Baswapur
Hyderabad: Najma Sultana, a two-time corporator from the Nanal Nagar division, also the wife of AIMIM MLA Kauser Mohiudd
Telangana HC junks plea against collectors over BC quota in panchayat polls
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Thursday, December 4, dismissed a quo warranto petition filed by the BC Welfare A
Telangana HC declines to halt panchayat polls, cites constitutional bar
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Thursday, December 4, ruled that constitutional provisions bar judicial interfere
AIMIM MLAs Wife Najma Sultana Files Nomination for Sarpanch Post in Baswapur in Medak
Former two-time corporator enters village politics in Medak district ahead of panchayat polls
Enforcement squads struggle as poll campaign materials flood city
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Local body polls are taking a heavy toll on the capital, with illegal flex boards and campaign mater
Hub of miscreants to tourist haven, Pathiramanal all set for new dawn
ALAPPUZHA: After years of neglect, the picturesque Pathiramanal Island in Vembanad Lake is receiving a new lease of life
Telangana HC Rejects Pleas On Panchayat Poll Quota Rules
The petitioners contended that the authorities relied on outdated 2011 Census data without taking into consideration the
Model Panchayats Set Examples in Village Development
The progressive and award-winning villages are inspiring voters to demand comparable progress in the high-stakes polls.