Budgams Wagoora Panchayat Wins 3rd Rank Nationally in Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Awards 2025
SRINAGAR: In a major recognition of grassroots governance, Wagoora Gram Panchayat in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmi
Jagtial Villages Crack Down On Plastic, Drugs And Public Nuisances
Gram panchayats across the Korutla Assembly segment have introduced stringent measures, including heavy fines, to addres
Budgams Wagoora GP Bags National Panchayat Award 2025 For Socially Just Governance
SRINAGAR, Mar 31: In a landmark achievement for grassroots governance in Jammu & Kashmir, Wagoora Gram Panchayat in Budg
A.P. Panchayat Raj Department wins national award for second consecutive year
The achievement reflects the States consistent efforts towards strengthening grassroots governance and rural development
Central Government Allocates Over 1,500 Crore to Strengthen Rural Development in Six States
New Delhi, March 31: The central government has taken a significant step to bolster rural local governance by releasing
BJP alleges diversion of 15th Finance Commission funds in Telangana
Hyderabad: Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao on Monday, March 30, alleged that the state government has been dive
Indias villages go digital 3 lakh crore rural funds processed virtually
In FY 2025-26 alone, Panchayati Raj Institutions transferred Rs 53,342 crore through the eGramSwaraj-PFMS interface enab
Pudukottai is a mix of urban and rural electorate with several panchayats where farmingremains a major source of livelih
Preparations on for early panchayat, ULB elections in J&K: Govt
Jammu: The State Election Commission is making necessary arrangements for holding panchayat and urban local bodies (ULB)
Age test on minor illegal if documents available: HC
Lucknow: The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court has said that it is illegal to conduct a medical examination (ossific
Naidu Hosts Dinner For Telugu Desam Veterans, Calls For Unity Ahead Of Panchayat Polls
The warm and intimate event rekindled old memories and reinforced the partys future course
30,000 ballot boxes sent to districts
Jammu Tawi, Mar 29: The exercise for the Panchayat and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) elections in the Union Territory (UT) o
J&K set to conduct long-pending Panchayat, ULB polls soon
Jammu Tawi, Mar 29: The State Election Commission is making necessary arrangements for holding panchayat and urban local
Tulip Garden Inaugurated at SKUAST-K Sagam
SRINAGAR: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperatives and Election Departmen
ACB traps Panchayat Raj AEE, Works Inspector in Vizianagaram
The accused reportedly demanded a 1.30 lakh bribe to clear the pending bills for the construction works taken up under t
Congress govt in Telangana sanctioned 1 L pensions, plans 2 L more: Seethakka
Hyderabad: Panchayat Raj, Rural Development, and Women & Child Welfare Minister Seethakka on Saturday, March 28, said th
Anant Singh Meets Lalan Singh Amid Bihars Political Uncertainty
Patna, March 29: In a politically significant development, JD(U) MLA Anant Singh met with Union Panchayati Raj Minister
Minister Seethakka defends Cheyutha pension scheme in Telangana, rejects Oppositions claims
The Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Minister said that nearly 1 lakh new pensions, including for dialysis and AIDS p
Congress Criticizes MP Government Over Chhindwara Incident
Bhopal, March 28: The Congress party continues its assault on the Madhya Pradesh government following a tragic incident
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that more than 4,700 houses have
Karnataka Launches Campaign Distinguishing MGNREGA, VB-G RAM scheme
As part of the initiative, nearly 95,000 letters are being sent to current and former Gram Panchayat representatives acr
J&K State Election Commission Initiates Panchayat Electoral Roll Revision
JAMMU, Mar 26: The State Election Commission, Jammu and Kashmir, has announced the annual revision of the Panchayat Elec
Amidst waving of party flags, an offbeat representation of the Flag above all flags
Against the backdrop of intense poll activity, a 400-metre stretch of an arterial road in the outskirts of Chennai (tech
Panchayat Electoral Roll Revision Begins in Jammu Kashmir from March 27
SRINAGAR: The State Election Commission, Jammu and Kashmir, has issued the schedule for revision of Panchayat Electoral
Over 22,000 hectares of standing crops hit by storms in Bhagalpur: Govt
The Bhagalpur district is currently grappling with unexpected cyclonic storms, leading to widespread destruction across
Odishas Deputy CM Lays Foundation for Lakshmi Temple and Other Projects
Puri, March 26: Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida laid the foundation stone for the Lakshmi Temple and the renovation
Rs 10 Lakh Community Hall project stalled in Rajouri, Locals allege Administrative lapse
Ajay Sharma Rajouri, March 25: Residents of village Barnada and the adjoining Nala Panchayat have accused the local adm
Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan virtually inaugurates Giri Pradakshina path at Ramateertham temple
It has been laid at a cost of 3.40 crore provided from the VB-G RAM G funds; the NDA government has provided road connec
Prime Ministers Leadership Praised by UP Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar
Azamgarh, March 25: Uttar Pradesh Panchayati Raj Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar recently commended Prime Minister Modis lea
Water hyacinth saves lives at an abandoned quarry in Chennai Metropolitan Area
TheOttiyambakkampanchayat had an harrowingly difficult time keeping people from swimming in the deadly quarry with its p
Stagnant water pit in Mirabag a mosquito breeding site: Health Dept
NT Reporter Curchorem Health officer of Cacora community health centre (CHC) Megha Kudchadkar has directed the Sanvordem
Social audit of MGNREGA work to be conducted: Minister
Bihar's rural development department is launching a comprehensive social audit of all MGNREGA projects at the panchayat
Panchayat polls on cards: Minister Dar
Srinagar, Mar 24:Minister Javed Ahmad Dar on Tuesday said the government is preparing to hold panchayat elections, with
71 panchayats in Dakshina Kannada notified as free from Tuberculosis
64 panchayats in Udupi district too have been notified
Panchayat Polls on Cards in Jammu Kashmir, Formalities Underway: Javid Dar
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Elections Javid Ahmad Dar on Tuesday said the government is prepared to conduct
DM Jammu directs for intensified efforts for drug free panchayats
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 23: District Magistrate Jammu, Dr. Rakesh Minhas today chaired a meeting of the Distr
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: In Kalamassery, a battle to retain stature, legacy
The Assembly segment comprises Alangad, Kadungalloor, Kunnukara, and Karumallur grama panchayats besides Eloor and Kalam
Opposition tears Bill proposing ballot papers in panchayat elections, walks out
Terming the Bill a retrograde move, Leader of Opposition R. Ashok tore a copy of the Bill before staging the walkout
The Supreme Court of India will examine a constitutional challenge alleging gender discrimination in Parsi personal laws
Karnatakas Controversial Bill Sparks Political Storm Over Voting Methods
Bengaluru, March 23: The Karnataka government has ignited a political uproar by introducing a bill that proposes the use
Rajasthan Congress Launches Statewide Save Democracy Campaign on April 1
Jaipur, March 23: The Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee (RPCC) will appoint chairpersons for all newly formed gram pa
Two IAS Officers Given Additional Charge In J&K Administration
JAMMU, Mar 23: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has assigned additional charge to two senior IAS officers in the inte
CPI(M) Leader Smita Sundarshan Joins BJP, Becomes NDA Candidate from Varkala
Thiruvananthapuram, March 22: A significant political shift has occurred in Kerala. Advocate Smita Sundarshan, a member
Activist challenges 13.74 crore spent for development of Poochampatti panchayat
Shocking Murder of Elderly Man in Jharkhands Palamu District
Ranchi, March 22: A shocking incident has emerged from the Panki police area in Jharkhands Palamu district, where an eld
J-K LG thanks PM, Union minister for Central grant for fisheries project
JAMMU Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi
LG expresses gratitude to PM, Union Minister
Release of central share of Rs 111.66 cr Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 21: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Satur
Newborn Girl Found Abandoned In Bushes in Asifabad
A newborn girl was found abandoned in bushes on the outskirts of Seethangar in Vallagonda gram panchayat of Kagaznagar m
Centre Releases Rs 111.66 Cr For Fisheries Project In J&K, LG Sinha Thanks PM Modi
JAMMU, Mar 21: The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, on Saturday expressed gratitude to the Centre for
Kerala Assembly elections 2026: A Congress fortress with rare LDF breaches
The constituency comprises divisions of the Kochi Corporation and Cheranalloor panchayat. In last years local body polls
Karnataka mandates weekly reviews, control rooms to tackle rural drinking water shortage
As part of the measures, all zilla panchayat Chief Executive Officers have been directed to hold mandatory review meetin
Village Development Officer Held Taking 4,000 Bribe in Dungarpur
Jaipur, March 20 (Udaipur Kiran): The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested a Village Development Officer in Dungarp
Panchayat Raj and Rural Development, Municipal Administration and Urban Development, Irrigation and other sectors get hi
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Malampuzha poised for LDF-BJP rematch, UDF takes desperate gamble
Though the Bharatiya Janata Party has been making visible inroads in this left bastion, the Left Democratic Front contin
Former district panchayat president Manoj Moothedan chosen to contest from Perumbavoor; former Mayor Tony Chammany picke
Farmers Duped of Rs. 3.18 Crore as Financier Flees in Jagtial
The fraud came to light when several victims gathered at the gram panchayat (GP) office to lodge a complaint.
Panchayat to issue stop memo to waste treatment plant at Ambayathode
The move follows renewed agitation by a few residents who have taken it up as a campaign issue in the wake of Assembly e
Mannachanallur DMK MLA distributes SUVs; ECI issues notice
The AIADMK alleged that Kathiravan and his father V. Srinivasan had given SUVs to five panchayat union secretaries and t
Goa waste crisis: Only 6 of 191 village panchayats follow norms
Abdul Wahab Khan Panaji: Exposing a huge lag in rural waste management infrastructure, the Goa State Pollution Control B
Panchayat Inspector Suspended in Kashmir Over Alleged Misconduct
SRINAGAR: The Directorate of Rural Development Kashmir on Wednesday suspended Layla Khalid, a Panchayat Inspector presen
Centre Releases Rs 256 Crore to Gram Panchayats
Following the constitution of these bodies, the Centre resumed the release of funds from February 2026. Before Tuesdays
Man Kills Wife's Mother, Brother At UP Panchayat Meet, Shot Dead By Cops
A man accused of stabbing his wife and murdering his mother-in-law and brother-in-law during a panchayat meeting in Bare
Ex-Suvendu Adhikari Loyalist Pabitra Kar Rejoins Trinamool Ahead Of Polls
A former BJP panchayat chief, who was known to be close to senior party leader Suvendu Adhikari, on Tuesday rejoined the
Ex-Suvendu loyalist rejoins TMC amid speculations he may be pitted against Bengal LoP in Nandigram
A former BJP panchayat chief, Pabitra Kar, has rejoined the ruling TMC. Kar was known to be close to senior BJP leader S
Jasrotia dedicatesRs 1.3 cr Ayushman Arogya Mandir, launches Rs 25 lakh civic works
Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Mar 16: Reaffirming his commitment to strengthening grassroot infrastructure and expandi
Gram panchayat secretary dies of electrocution in Telanganas Khammam
Hyderabad: A Gram Panchayat secretary, identified as Lakavath Suresh, died of electrocution while fixing an inverter at
Panchayat Secretary Dies Of Electric Shock
Grama panchayat secretary of Thimmaraopet, Lakavath Suresh, 35, was electrocuted to death at Mangali Thanda in Khammam d
J&K Achieves 97% PMAY-G Target, Over 3.23 Lakh Houses Completed
JAMMU, Mar 15: Jammu and Kashmir has achieved 97 per cent of its target under the Pradhan Mantri Awas YojanaGramin, with
Jammu And Kashmir Achieves 97% Target Under PMAY-G, 3.23 Lakh Houses Built
JAMMU, Mar 15: Jammu and Kashmir has completed more than 3 lakh houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin, achi
Vehicles, Liquor Seized in Vajrapahaar Drive
In Koduru town, police detained two persons and seized 20 liquor bottles (180 ml each) during searches in Panchayat Colo
Kerala achieves milestone in AMR control efforts
83 hospitals in the State earn the status of antibiotic-smart hospitals and five panchayats becocme antibiotic-literate
Integrated Aqua Park In Anantnag To Strengthen Aquaculture Infra: Rajiv Ranjan Singh
Srinagar, Mar 14 : Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh on Saturday announced a Rs 100 crore Integrated Aqua Park Project i
Centre releases another 640 crore for Telangana Gram Panchayats
Panchayat Raj Minister urges Centre to release remaining arrears of Financial Year 2025-26 as 15th Finance Commission te
AI Tool Use Raises Privacy Concerns Govt Depts Asked to Switch to T-Fiber
Covers 26 districts, 424 mandals, and 8,895 gram panchayats
Around 400 Illegal LPG Cylinders Seized Near Tirupati
Acting on information about unauthorised storage of cylinders, district civil supplies officer Seshachala Raju and his t
JAMMU, Mar 13: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Depar
Mohammed Azharuddin attends FIH Womens Hockey World Cup qualifiers in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Mohammed Azharuddin, Telangana Minister for Public Enterprises and Minority Welfare, attended the FIH Womens
Innovation Panchayat To Nurture Grassroots Ideas In Adilabad
The programme, to be held at the collectors conference hall, will provide a platform for youth, students and rural resid
Panchayat secretary caught taking 15,000 bribe in Jogulamba Gadwal district
Gadwal Panchayat Secretary in ACB Net
The bribe was demanded for releasing the first instalment of Indiramma house construction bill pertaining to the complai
Karnataka expands partnership with British Council to strengthen Panchayat Arivu Kendras
Panchayat clerk held on charge of accepting bribe
Sreejit Gopinath of Pudussery grama panchayat office was caught red-handed while accepting 2,500 from a complainant from
Rush To Clear Pending Bills As Tenure of Local Bodies Is Ending Shortly
There is an unusual political bonhomie across parties at meetings of municipalities and panchayats. Elected representati
Three houses destroyed, 12 damaged in cyclone-like wind in coastal Chellanam panchayat in Kochi
Roofs of several houses were flown away by the strong wind that struck the coast south of the Chellanam panchayat office
Healthcare reach being expanded across J&K: Sakeena
*Inaugurates newly constructed PHC at Kharote in Kathua Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Mar 11: Minister for Health and
Former panchayat president hacked to death by gang in Virudhunagar district
When he was near Villipathiri, an armed gang waylaid him at around 9 p.m. They pushed him off the bike and attacked him
The gram panchayat passed a proposal stating that anyone found using such abusive language would have to pay a fine of R
Ambaulim clinch Chinchinim cup
NT Repoter Chinchinnim United Boys of Ambaulim defeated Canacona SCC 2-0 to win the 19th ChinchinimDeussua Village Panch
Rajasthan To Drop 2-Child Norm, But Only For Candidates In Local Bodies Polls
The Rajasthan government has done away with the two-child norm for candidates in panchayat and municipal elections in th
Deputy CM for permanent buildings to all panchayats within three years
Buildings for Tahsildar and MPDO offices should be constructed wherever land is available, says Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka
All Gram Panchayats to get new buildings in 3 years: Telangana Deputy CM
Hyderabad: At the state governments pre-Budget meeting, Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu on Tuesd
Women Run the Show at VELS Jollywood Studios & Adventures in Special Leadership Initiative
VELS Jollywood Studios & Adventures has successfully created history by registering a unique achievement in the Karnatak
Rajasthan Assembly passes Bill to scrap two-child norm for panchayat elections
The Rajasthan Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was passed in the House after an acrimonious debate, in which the O
Draft Panchayat electoral rolls to be published on Mar 23, final on May 10
SEC reviews preparations at high-level meet * Purchase of ballot boxes, printing of material discussed Sanjeev Pargal JA
Panchayat electoral roll revision to begin this month
Final rolls expected by May; Urban local body rolls only after SIR Jammu Tawi: J&Ks State Election Commissioner, Shantm
Trade unions, farm outfits to strengthen protests against U.S. trade deal, Labour Codes
They will hold mahapanchayats in all States to rally farmers and workers against the pro-corporate policies of the Union
Health, housing, carbon neutrality in focus in Kozhikode District Panchayat Budget
Rural jobs Act: Centre yet to fix parameters before roll-out
The government has to come up with objective parameters for normative allocation of budget to States, and formulate deve
Drinking water comes in dribs and drabs at coastal villages near Vedaranyam
In Thennadar panchayat, a coastal village with more than 500 families, residents get drinking water supply only once in
Onwards and upwards: women of Tamil Nadu claim their space in local administration
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 mandates at least 33% (one-third) reservation for women in Panchayati Raj
SEC to initiate preparations for Panchayat polls with high-level meeting tomorrow
Revision of rolls to start with April 1, 2026 as cut-off date *Municipal voter lists to be taken from SIR Sanjeev Pargal
New Manipur CM faces cabinet expansion test
According to the state notification, deputy CM Nemcha Kipgen has been given rural development and panchayati raj along w
Ernakulam district panchayat to train transgender persons in cosmetology
The initiatives focus on ensuring equitable access to basic needs such as employment and healthcare support, thereby cre
On the eve of International Womens Day, M3M Foundation reiterated its commitment to the social and economic empowerment
Telangana couple attempts suicide at gram panchayat office in Jagtial
Hyderabad: A young couple from Pocharam village in Telanganas Jagtial mandal doused themselves in petrol and attempted t
Jagdam Boys lift Seraulim Cricket Cup
NT Reporter Seraulim Jagdam Boys defeated Number 4 by 39 runs to lift the title in the Third All Goa Tennis Ball Cricket
KWA to enhance efficiency of water treatment plant in Aluva
The upgrade to result in generation of additional 10 MLD of treated water and improvement of drinking water supply in Ko
Upcoming ZP Polls to Follow New District Map: Pawan
He said the government was making necessary preparations for the move and clarified that there were no legal hurdles in
HC upholds life sentences awarded to six for attempting to murder SC woman panchayat president
Planning area of Tiruchi Master Plan increases to 804 sq. km
The jurisdiction covers the Tiruchi Corporation, Lalgudi, and Thuvakudi municipalities, four town panchayats, and 104 re
93 gram panchayats in Udupi district likely to face water shortage in summer
DC directs officials to take all possible steps to ensure people and livestock do not face water shortage
Centre releases over 1,034 cr. to gram panchayats under 15th Finance Commission grants
Your Taps Could Run Dry: Municipal Workers Warn Of Indefinite Statewide Strike
If the workers proceed with their plan, water supply would be suspended in City Corporations, City Municipal Councils, T
The president of Pudu gram panchayat and other local people had gathered the cards on March 3
Doctor, Engineer Lose 1.86 Crore in Cyber Fraud
The doctor lodged a complaint with Two Town police and the panchayat raj engineer approached the Fourth Town police stat
Chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai announced this on Wednesday.
GPSSB Work Assistant call letter 2026 released: Check direct link to download admit cards here
The Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board has released the Work Assistant Call Letter 2026 ahead of the Computer-Bas
104-yr-old put under adjudication category in electoral rolls, triggers row
Kolkata: A 104-year-old man has complained of being listed in the under adjudication category in the final electoral rol
Centre sanctions 3,942 crore to boost digital connectivity in Chhattisgarh: CM Vishnu Deo Sai
As part of the ambitious project, 11,682 gram panchayats in the State will be connected through a ring topology-based ne
MLA Ramnagar inaugurates infrastructure projects worth crores
Excelsior Correspondent RAMNAGAR, Mar 3: Dr Sunil Bhardwaj, MLA Ramnagar, today spearheaded a massive developmental blit
The meeting focuses, among other aspects, on the progress of works under the Jal Jeevan Mission, utilisation of allocate
The Gujarat Panchayat Seva Pasandgi Mandal (GPSSB) has released the Work Assistant 2026 call letters for Advt No. 17/202
NT Reporter Chinchinim Guardian Angel SC Curchorem edged past Ambelim Sports Club 1-0 in the XIX Chinchinim-Deussua Vill
SEC To Hold Meeting On Panchayat Electoral Roll Revision On Mar 3
JAMMU, Mar 2: The State Election Commission (SEC), Jammu and Kashmir, has convened a meeting on March 3, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Ajay Sharma Rajouri, (J&K) Construction of a 10 lakh community hall in Nala Panchayat, Sunderbani Tehsil of Rajouri dist
Govt lifts suspension of Monteiro, Halarnkar in Arpora fire incident
NT Reporter Panaji Goa government has revoked suspension of two senior officials, the then member secretary of the Goa S
RTI: 50,000 penalty imposed on four gram panchayat officials for delay in providing information
State Information Commissioner B. Venkata Singh has passed the order after hearing second appeals filed by an applicant
Medaram Infrastructure Built To Last For 200 Years: Ponguleti
Accompanied by panchayat raj minister Seethakka, he offered prayers at the temple and inspected ongoing post-Jatara deve
NT Reporter Davorlim Navelim SC defeated Guardian Angel SC 3-2 in the 16th Davorlim Cup at Davorlim panchayat ground on
Telangana CS to Hold FAC of Industries, ITE&C departments Until Further Orders
The government earlier transferred Sanjay Kumar, Special Chief Secretary, Industries and Commerce and ITE&C Department a
District panchayat Budget proposes jobs for 5,000 women
Focus on comprehensive development of agricultural sector with an allocation of 18 crore; projects in housing and health
Ex-Arpora sarpanch, former secy get bail in nightclub fire case
NT Reporter Mapusa In the December 6 fire case, The Mapusa District and Sessions Court on Friday granted conditional bai
Kumbalanghi panchayat Budget lays emphasis on housing project
The Budget also announced a Clean Kumbalanghi-Green Kumbalanghi project in collaboration with the Kochi Corporation and
Big allocations for LIFE Mission, waste management, womens empowerment and infrastructure
Bihar ranks high in adoption of Meri Panchayat app with over 3.22 lakh users
Uttar Pradesh holds first place with 11.63 lakh downloads; information related to a panchayat such as welfare schemes, f
Rajasthan Panchayati Raj offices to play national song: Minister
The Rajasthan government, under Panchayati Raj Minister Madan Dilawar, announced several initiatives to strengthen villa
Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghvi addressed a mega rally in Dediyapada, with over 1,000 Congress and AAP workers joining t
Vande Mataram to be sung every morning in Rajasthan Panchayati Raj offices: Minister
The Panchayati Raj Minister said that only India-made products would be used in all Ministry offices. If foreign-made it
Telangana Govt. Releases Rs.745 Cr to Clear Employees Pending Bills
The Finance department officials have also released Rs. 389 crore to gram panchayats
2,077 title deeds distributed in Idukki
While inaugurating a district-level title deed fest at Cheruthoni Panchayat Hall on Thursday, Minister says that given I
Malkhed PDO accused of swindling gram panchayat funds
A former gram panchayat member and social activist Umesh Chavan says 1,55,68,668 have been misappropriated
Coordination among officials essential for development, says MP
Tukaram chairs the third quarterly meeting of the district-level DISHA committee at the Zilla Panchayat conference hall
DVAC charged them of forging documents as if spare parts and accessories had been bought and repair works done for water
Odishas Shortest Matric Examinee Inspires Many with Determination
Sunita Nayak, a student of Nigamananda High School under Mahulpal Panchayat, is believed to be the shortest Matric exami
NT Reporter Chinchinim UB Ambaulim defeated Navelim VU 7-6 via tiebreaker in the XIX Chinchinim-Deussua Village Panchaya
Two-child norm for panchayat, local body elections scrapped in Rajasthan after three decades
Congress strongly criticises the State Cabinets decision; the BJP on the one hand advises a particular community to cont
5.5 lakh seized from house of panchayat official arrested in 15 lakh bribery case in Kochi
The accused, an overseer with Vadavucode-Puthencruz panchayat, was produced before the Muvattupuzha Vigilance Court on W
Land Identified For 579 Panchayat Ghars Across J&K, 204 Completed: Officials
JAMMU, Feb 25: In a push to strengthen grassroots governance infrastructure, the Jammu and Kashmir government has identi
Take part in sports to reduce stress, says Raichur Zilla Panchayat CEO
Mr. Kandoo reiterated that government employees must take part in sports to reduce stress
SKM to intensify stir to press for key demands
Farmers coalition to hold Worker-Farmer Parliament in Delhi on March 9; mahapanchayats to be organised across the countr
Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches agriculture, rural development projects in Assam
GUWAHATI, Feb 23: Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday launched several init
Panchayati Raj System ends today in J&K as DDCs complete term today
Jammu Tawi, Feb 23: Curtains will fall on the Panchayati Raj system in Jammu & Kashmir on Tuesday, with its last surviv
Tribal Hamlets in Anakapalle Demand Uninterrupted Power Supply
The problem extends to Tatiparthi, Rayapadu and other hamlets under Chimalapadu gram panchayat, where residents say even
Bheemanapally GP Bans Liquor Sale in Village
The resolution was adopted unanimously at the first gram panchayat meeting chaired by sarpanch Karnati Varalakshmi.
Uttarakhand education staff to boycott work over 'assault' of director by BJP MLA supporters
The meeting also decided that if the accused are not arrested within two days, all offices in the State, from the nagar
Drug black spots: Siolim to seek police crackdown
Mapusa: The Siolim-Sodiem gram sabha on Sunday, on the issue of alleged drug-related activities among youth, resolved to
Centre sanctions 2,432 crore for Amended BharatNet rollout in Andhra Pradesh
MoC signed in Amaravati in presence of N. Chandrababu Naidu and Jyotiraditya Scindia to provide broadband connectivity t
Stage set for elections to 48 civic bodies in Jharkhand
The elections are scheduled to be held for the posts of mayor, chairperson and councillor at 1,042 wards in nine municip
HYDRAA clears encroachments on land worth Rs 1,400 crore in Kondapur
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA), on Saturday, February 21, removed encro
Shantmanu Takes Oath As J&K SEC, Hints At Holding Local Body Elections
Jammu, Feb 21: Former bureaucrat Shantmanu, who was on Saturday sworn in as the State Election Commissioner of Jammu and
NC appoints Ved, Sandeep as in-charges
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 20: To strengthen the party at grass root level, Ajay Kumar Sadhotra, NC additional g
Centre Releases Rs 387.53cr to Gram Panchayats in Telangana
Rs 1,034cr Released in 3 Instalments
Maharashtra Rolls Out Revenue Camps To Clear Pending Cases
A Government Resolution (GR) issued in this regard stated that the campaign will cover all revenue circles, as well as a
Panchayats in Kolar district get national attention for climate responsiveness
Gram panchayats achieve 71.39% tax collection; Karnataka tops country in revenue mobilisation
Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge says over the last five years, the tax demand has doubled an
Climate action begins at home, when the Panchayat guides, people participate, and change starts, say Sarpanch of Bela Gr
Ajay Sharma Rajouri, February 19 The residents of Nala Panchayat in Sunderbani Tehsil of Rajouri District have accused t
Gram panchayat member caught taking 1.7 lakh bribe in Thane district
According to the ACB, the complainant had constructed a three-story building after securing all necessary permissions. H
Panchayat, ULB elections likely to be held in Sep-Oct this year
Process initiated after appointment of SEC Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Feb 19: The elections for the much awaited panchay
HC Questions SEC on Multiple Voter IDs of Ibrahimpatnam Councilor
The petition was filed by Eegala Ramulu, who alleged that the elected councillor, Chilkala Bugga Ramulu, possessed three
OBC Quota In Local Bodies Envisaged, J&K Govt Informs House
JAMMU, Feb 19: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday informed the House that no final decision has yet been taken
Deogarh Declares Religious Institutions Child Marriage-Free Zones
To tighten surveillance, a child marriage prohibition task force has been constituted in every panchayat
Delimitation of Panchayat Halqas after completion of Census exercise: Govt
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 18: Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj departments, Javid Ahmad Dar, t
Seven Amendment Bills Cleared in AP Assembly
On behalf of Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan, tourism minister Kandula Durgesh introduced the AP Panchayat Raj (am
Bill passed allowing voter registration in PR institutions four times a year
The amendment allows voter registration on four qualifying dates each year January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1, a
Ernakulam District Panchayat Budget to give thrust to welfare measures
Simultaneous polls panel weighs bar on no-confidence motions in final year of governments term
Panel chairperson P.P. Chaudhary says Panchayati Raj laws in many States have similar restrictions, and the committee co
Urumi swish draws crowd to 11thPonnyathankam
The week-long fete is organised by Kerala Folklore Academy, Kathirur panchayat and Pattiyam Gopalan Memorial Library. Wh
Formation of 12 new village panchayats notified in Erode district gazette
Delimitation Of Panchayat Halqas After Completion Of Census Exercise: Javid Dar
1200 Posts Referred To Recruitment Agencies; No Proposal For New Veterinary Centres In Gulabgarh: Javid Dar JAMMU, Feb 1
Rs 770 cr earmarked for 7 milk plants, Rs 184 cr liability of SCARD Bank: Dar
Govt to develop Viksit village in each Assembly segment * Investors need not to worry for deposits: Govt Gopal Sharma JA
Retd IAS Officer Shantmanu Appointed As State Election Commissioner Of J&K
Jammu, Feb 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday appointed Shantmanu, IAS (Retd.), as the
Bhopal News: Count Animals Like Porcupines In State, Says Chief Minister Mohan Yadav
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Chief minister Mohan Yadav has stressed on importance of counting animals like porcupines in Ma
MP News: Massive Turnout At Health And Awareness Camp On MP Gajendra Singh Patel Birthday
Sendhwa (Madhya Pradesh): On the occasion of birthday of Lok Sabha MP Gajendra Singh Patel, a massive health and awarene
Threat to journo: BJP ST morcha chief apologises
NT Reporter Panaji Hours after allegedly threatening a journalist, from a public platform in SacordaSanvordem, Goa BJP S
Residents raise objection to construction of bus stand at Pallapatti panchayat
Consumer Connect: 'Service Charge In Restaurants Under Any Name Is Illegal,' Says Expert
Q. I find that many restaurants in Mumbai, Thane, and Navi Mumbai are recovering service charge from customers under dif
Mumbai Housing Society Queries: 'Returning Officer Cannot Be From Outgoing Committee,' Says Expert
Our societys managing committee has decided that the property tax will be paid individually by all flat owners. We need
Bhopal News: MP To Showcase AI-Enabled Governance, Deep-Tech Innovations At India AI Impact Summit
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Madhya Pradesh will showcase its AI-enabled governance models and cutting-edge deep-tech innova
Record Dances at Samalkot Irk Maha Shivaratri Devotees
Liquor overflowed at Magasanitippa village in Brahmasamedyam panchayat of Katrenikona mandal in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konase
Final Electoral List On Feb. 23 For TN
The Commission directed that names falling under the category of logical discrepancies be displayed at gram panchayat of
Influencer Chinnu Pappus Boyfriend Found Dead In Kasargod
Sandesh, 29, a native of Eliyathaduka in Madhur panchayat of Kasargod district, was discovered hanging inside his house
UP Shocker: Husband Marries Wife To Nephew After Affair Surfaces In Baghpat
A shocking case of an alleged extramarital relationship culminating in a public marriage has surfaced from the Doghat po
Pinarayi will be Kerala CM again, says Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar
He asks the LDF government to pick up the baton that the Congress has dropped and shoulder the responsibility of taking
INC leader Mani Shankar Aiyar sees Pinarayi Vijayan staying as Kerala CM
Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar believes Pinarayi Vijayan will remain Kerala's chief minister. He spoke at an event i
Chatbot To Simulation: Panchayat Ministry To Showcase Grassroots Governance At AI Impact Summit
The Ministry will present AI-enabled governance tools designed specifically for decentralised administration
Relief for Panchayat Secretaries as State government approves inter-district deputation
Congress Won 90 per cent Seats in Municipal Polls: Revanth Reddy
The Gram Panchayat buildings should be constructed in all tandas along with drinking water tanks: CM
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh): The devotees flocked the revered Mahakaleshwar Temple in Madhya Pradeshs Ujjain on the sacred o
Rising Intervention, Not Rising Crime: Maharashtra Battles Child Marriage
Good news rarely arrives with a label that says good. One must peel back the surface of headlines to see what the number
Bombay HC Upholds States Reservation And Rotation Policy For SC/ST In Local Body Elections
Mumbai, Feb 14: The Bombay High Court has upheld Maharashtras reservation and rotation policy for Scheduled Castes (SC)
UP's Panchayat polls on hold over new OBC panel
As per Supreme Court directives, a dedicated OBC commission must be constituted before local body elections. The existin
Projects are being implemented balancing traditional sectors and industrial growth: K N Balagopal
Finance Minister speaks after inaugurating a development seminar for Kollams Neduvathur grama panchayats 2026-27 Peoples
Filmy-Style Crackdown In Kalyan: Punes Most Wanted Nabbed After High Drama In Irani Basti | VIDEO
Kalyan, Feb 14: In a dramatic late-night operation reminiscent of a film sequence, a joint police team arrested a Pune-b
Edathala (Kerala) [India], February 14: Bisleri International, India's leading packaged drinking water company has partn
Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil On OTT: Where To Watch Jiiva's Latest Film Online?
Fans of Tamil cinema have something to celebrate as Jiiva returns to the big screen with his latest action-drama Thalaiv
Bisleri International, Indias leading packaged drinking water company has partnered with Edathala Grama Panchayat, and G
Mumbai Grahak Panchayat Flags 9 Restaurants For 'Mandatory' Service Charges Despite Court Ruling
Mumbai: The Mumbai Grahak Panchayat (MGP) has written to the chairperson of the Central Consumer Protection Authority (C
Minor inside polling booth: Maharashtra SEC orders action against election official, cop
A video went viral on social media, which showed a 14-year-old boy, allegedly casting a vote at the Yashwant Nagar polli
Mumbai, Feb 13: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Thane unit booked a gram panchayat officer for allegedly demanding a br
Mumbai, Feb 13: The State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has penalised a Navi Mumbai-based developer, M/s Hitect
Revanth Reddy Asserts Dominance with ULB Sweep
The results, coming after its recent success in the gram panchayat polls, gave the Congress a completeness which the par
New Delhi: Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, on Thursday
Kerala fed up with LDF, UDF; looking to BJP-NDA with great hope: PM Modi
NEW DELHI, Feb 12 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Kerala is fed up with ruling Left Democratic Front (LD
Turbulence over Dabolim flights
As per Union Cabinet, both airports in Goa will continue, says Godinho Vasco: Panchayat Minister and Dabolim MLA Mauvin
Case Booked Over Alleged Caste Boycott in Telangana
Authorities were alerted when a gram panchayat official filed a complaint regarding the caste boycott incident.
'Kerala Fed Up Of LDF, UDF': PM Modi Meets Newly-Elected BJP Panchayat, Municipality Members
PM Modi said that elected representatives from the BJP-NDA would work at the grassroots level to address the challenges
Panel Asks States to Act Against Sarpanch-Patis
It noted persistent issues post-1992 reforms, urging states to act since panchayats fall under state lists.
Finance Commission Releases 387 Crore More to Telangana Gram Panchayats
Total allocation reaches 646.46 crore; 2,400 crore still pending from Centre
Haryana citizens send 11,000 suggestions to govt.s AI-based portal for State budget
Suggestions concerning local self-governance or municipalities and panchayats topped the list at 750, followed by 450 on
Panchayats non-functional in J&K, Ladakh: Centre
New Delhi, Feb 10:The Government of India on Monday informed the Lok Sabha that Panchayat elections have not been held i
CS calls financial inclusion key to inclusive growth
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 9: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today inaugurated the Financial Literacy Week (FLW) 2
Cannabis Oil Replaces Raw Marijuana In Smuggling Trade; Odisha Emerges As Key Hub
The clandestine unit was located in Badapadar panchayat under Chitrakonda police station limits in Malkangiri district,
ACB Arrests Panchayat Raj Official
The accused, Peddoju Vankaa Lakshmi Satyanarayancharyulu alias Satyanarayana, allegedly demanded the bribe from D. Peda
BJP emerges as largest party in Maharashtra zilla parishad, panchayat samiti polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party has secured victory in the Maharashtra zilla parishad and panchayat samiti elections. BJP eme
Arrangements underway for early Panchayat, ULB polls in J&K
Jammu Tawi, Feb 9:The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Thursday said the State Election Commission is making necessary arra
Mahayuti Sweeps Zilla Parishad, Panchayat Samiti Polls
Alliance wins 559 of 714 seats; MVA trails with 122 across districts
With 225 seats, BJP The Single Largest Party In Maharashtra Zilla Parishad Polls
The BJP is leading the result for the Maharashtra Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti election. The party has crossed th
Andhra Pradesh: Panchayat Secretary Held for Accepting Rs 55,000 Bribe
The ACB urged citizens to report corruption through the toll-free number 1064, the ACB mobile number 94404 40057, or the
No bar on moving no-confidence motion during end of a gram panchayats term: Karnataka High Court
Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate clinches one-vote win over his BJP rival in Panchayat Samiti
A Shiv Sena UBT candidate has won the Dhoki Panchayat Samiti seat in Dharashiv district. The victory came by a single vo
ULB, Panchayat Polls To Be Held At Earliest But SEC Post Still Vacant: CM Omar Abdullah
Jammu, Feb 9: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that the government is making necessary arra
Zilla Parishad election result 2026: The Bharatiya Janata Party and its ally Shiv Sena are leading in Maharashtra's Zill
T.N. CM Stalin extends free meal scheme to another one lakh conservancy workers in civic bodies
The expansion, launched by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin during an event at Polivakkam in Tiruvallur district, wouldbenefit
Maharashtra local polls: Counting underway for Zilla Parishad, Panchayat Samiti elections
Maharashtra's Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections: These polls, held on February 7 after a postponement, saw a
Counting underway for Zilla Parishad, Panchayat Samiti polls in Maharashtra
Mumbai: Counting of votes for elections to 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis in Maharashtra began on Monday m
Elderly villager dies after collapsing at Santa Cruz gram sabha
Panaji: An elderly resident of Santa Cruz died after suffering a massive heart attack during the gram sabha of the Santa
Loliem-Polem gram sabha reaffirms protection of eco-sensitive plateau
Canacona: The gram sabha of Loliem-Polem village panchayat held on Sunday saw adoption of six resolutions highlighting k
LSGD joint director restricts construction permits in 13 panchayats in Idukki
DC Srinagar reviews progress of works under District CAPEX budget for 2025-26
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 7: To review the utilization of District Capex budget for the financial year 20252
Mokila Thanda Sarpanch Suspended for 6 Months After Son Vandalizes Panchayat Office
Rangareddy district collector C. Narayana Reddy has suspended V. Shanthamma, sarpanch of Mokila thanda in Shankarpally m
Maharashtra local body polls see 67% voter turnout
PTI Mumbai Elections to 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis in Maharashtra on Saturday saw a voter turnout of a
Finish Pending Works On War Footing: Panchayat Raj Commissioner
The commissioner announced that the designation of Panchayat Secretary is now being considered as Panchayat Development
12 Zilla Parishads, 125 Panchayat Samitis go to polls in Maharashtra
Polling for 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis across 12 districts of Maharashtra began on Saturday morning un
A panchayat dream and a daughters murder
On January 29, a girls body was found in the Nizam Sagar distributary canal in Telanganas Nizamabad. The police say the
Kishan Reddy Hails 260 Crore Central Aid For Panchayats
Over the past decade, the Modi government has disbursed more than 11,000 crore to Telanganas grassroots institutions, sa
Maharashtra Zilla Parishad, Panchayat Samiti elections to be held on Saturday
Mumbai: Elections to 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis in Maharashtra will be held on Saturday, February 7. A
When Time Bends For Money: Panchayat Claims Bills From The Future
When it comes to corruption, or alleged corruption, time is fluid - there is no future, no past, and the present is what
Karnataka Cabinet Gives Nod To Use Of Ballot Papers In Panchayat Polls
The state government has expressed concerns about the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
The MoU signing on February 5 was followed by a one-day training programme for gram panchayat librarians from Koppal and
Educational Qualification Not Mandatory For Panchayat Polls: Rajasthan
The Rajasthan government has clarified in the Legislative Assembly that there is no proposal under consideration to make
Centre releases Rs 259.36 crore for Telangana Gram Panchayats
Hyderabad: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Thursday, February 5, revealed that the Centra
55-Car Roadshow In Jhansi Becomes Talk Of The Town In UPs Political Circles Ahead Of Panchayat Polls
The convoy featured vehicles fitted with hooters, BJP and Samajwadi Party flags, and blaring DJ music. Several youths we
Javid Dar inaugurates SARAS Aajeevika Mela at Kala Kendra
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Coopera
Farming inKannukettichiraVazhikkilichirapolder worst affected.Ryotsallege that crisis is triggered byKSEBs failure in re
Zilla Panchayat CEO inspects projects in Dharwad taluk of Karnataka
The Chief Executive Officer of the Zilla Panchayat visited Amminabhavi and Hebballi
Panchayat Candidate Kills Daughter To Qualify Under Maharashtra's 2-Child Election Rule
Under Maharashtra's local self-government rules, individuals with more than two children are disqualified from contestin
Maharashtra Man Kills 6-Year-Old Daughter To Contest Panchayat Elections
A man from Maharashtra killed one of his three children to overcome the two-child norm to contest the upcoming Panchayat
Telangana Sarpanch orders killing of 1,000 dogs, carcasses found in dumpyard
Hyderabad: Carcasses of around 100 dogs were recovered on Sunday, February 1, in Abbapur village of Telanganas Jagtial d
Man kills daughter to contest Maharashtra local body polls, held in Telangana
Hyderabad: A Maharashtra man, a father of three children, who aspired to contest local body elections in the state, alle
Dispute surfaces between Foxconn and local gram panchayat in Bengaluru Rural
The Gram Panchayat has issued a notice to the company seeking clarification and documentation, including approved buildi
Budget 2026 memes: As Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth budget on February 1, 2026, social m
Family in Nahoti endures 5-yr water crisis despite Govt schemes
Ajay Sharma Rajouri, January 31: In a stark contrast to the central governments ambitious Jal Jeevan Mission aiming to
Former J&K Health Secretary Vivek Bhardwaj Assigned Additional Charge At Centre
JAMMU, Jan 31: IAS officer Vivek Bhardwaj, who earlier served in Jammu and Kashmir in senior administrative roles, has b
Spread across five acres, the sensory park located in Amar Seva Sangam, Ayikudi, Tenkasi, integrates nature-based therap
Youth Joining Hands To Restore Rayalaseemas Heritage Structures
In Kadapa districts Mydukuru assembly constituency, youth of Chinnaiahgaripalle in Shettivaripalle panchayat have revive
Mattathur grama panchayat vice-president election signals Congress-BJP nexus, says Govindan
General Education Minister V. Sivankutty says Satheesans refusal to contest the Assembly elections from Nemom constituen
Around 50 volunteers from Kudumbashree units of the Choornikara panchayat deliver library books to 1000 houses there, as
After AP and Goa, now Karnataka mulls restricting social media for kids
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Friday, January 30, stated that it is discussing the possibility of restricting s
Stray dogs at the centre of a growing social divide
Villages across Telangana are reporting mass killing of stray dogs with alarming regularity. As fear and frustration mou