Nominations open for panchayat elections in Anantapur, Kurnool from November 15
Nominations can be filed for three days and the district administration and police department have made elaborate arrang
State Election Commissioner stresses free, fair and peaceful Gram Panchayat polls
TThree-phase elections planned, sensitive polling stations to get additional security, says Anil Chandra Punetha
Police intensify security across Chittoor, Sri Sathya Sai districts ahead of panchayat polls
Only the candidates and two accompanying representatives will be permitted inside nomination centres, while public will
Waste to wealth: Khalwa panchayat sets example in rural waste management
Three phase gram panchayat polls in Bapatla district from November 26
Elections would be held for 3,362 wards through 3,770 polling stations. The district has 8,67,954 voters, including 4,23
Heart Attack Claims Life of Head Constable on Election Duty in Rajasthan
A head constable in Dhaulpur, Rajasthan, died of a heart attack while on duty during the panchayat elections, leaving th
Rajasthan panchayat polls: Final phase of voting underway in 25 districts
In Jaipur, polling is being held for 13 zila parishad and 82 panchayat samiti wards, with 273 candidates in the fray.
Voting underway in 25 districts for Rajasthan Panchayati Raj phase 4
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Strengthening Local Self-Government: Empowering People
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Rajasthan Chief Minister Urges Voters to Strengthen Democracy in Panchayat Elections
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma calls for high voter turnout in Rajasthans Panchayat elections to enhance local governan
26L deleted in Rajasthan post-SIR still on panchayat poll rolls: PUCL
First Phase Of Panchayat Polls In 41 Mandals Across Four Districts On Nov. 26
The first phase will cover 4,17,342 voters through 1,928 polling stations.
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Nov 14 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to ensure fool
Panchayats To Get Incentives Of Up To 50 Lakh For Unopposed Polls
According to the revised guidelines, gram panchayats with a population of up to 5,000 will receive 15 lakh: Reports
Over 1cr to elect 8,843 candidates in final phase of panchayat polls
YSRCP leaders on Friday have demanded that the State Election Commission ensure free and fair Gram Panchayat elections,
YSRCP urges strict CCTV enforcement and security for panchayat polls
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Investment summits mask Andhras economic decline: YSRCP
Digital Desk | Tadepalli, Nov 13 (IANS) The YSR Congress Party on Friday slammed the Chandrababu Naidu-led coalition gov
Markapuram, Prakasam, Nellore districts get ready for Panchayat elections
UP Voter Row: CM Yogi Adityanath's 1.27 Crore Claim Triggers Political Storm
A fierce political battle is unfolding in Uttar Pradesh after Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath claimed that 1.27 crore Hin
Rajasthan: 10.59 million voters to decide fate of 8,843 candidates in Panchayat polls tomorrow
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Nov 13 (IANS) Voting will be held on Saturday in the fourth phase of the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj
Steps under way to tackle rising feed costs: Minister Bindu Krishna
Minister inaugurates the newly renovated Thevalappuram veterinary hospital in Neduvathoor grama panchayat.
Class 9 Student Found Dead on School Premises in Baleshwar
The lifeless body of a Class 9 student was recovered from the premises of Narayanpur High School under the Betagadia pan
AP SEC Releases Notification For First Phase Of Panchayat Polls
Polling for the first phase will be held on November 26, with vote counting scheduled for the same day.
A woman functionary of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) from Kaalampalayam near Karamadai in Coimbatore district has a
Altaf Bukhari seeks amnesty for 1990s-era cases
Srinagar, Nov 12:Apni Party President AltafBukhari on Thursday urged the Government of India to announce a general amnes
Bukhari seeks general amnesty for those involved in 1990s turmoil
SRINAGAR, Nov 12: Apni Party president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Thursday urged the Government of India to announce
Tripura to promulgate ordinance to amend, repeal archaic laws under ease of doing business reforms
Digital Desk | Agartala, Nov 12 (IANS) The Tripura government will soon promulgate an ordinance to amend and repeal seve
Rajasthan: Congress questions unprecedented gap in Panchayat polls
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Nov 12 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday questioned the BJP-led sta
BJP Poised for Success in Upcoming Panchayati Raj Elections, Says Gajendra Shekhawat
Gajendra Shekhawat expresses confidence in BJPs strong performance in the Panchayati Raj elections, highlighting party w
SEC directs Collectors, SPs to ensure peaceful local body polls in A.P.
CCTV surveillance mandatory at nomination centres, strong rooms and counting centres; three-phase panchayat elections to
Bihar: One killed, another injured in Bhojpur shooting incident
Digital Desk | Patna, Nov 12 (IANS) Unidentified armed criminals shot dead a 23-year-old man and critically injured anot
Rajasthan HC opens on Diwali holiday for four voters, dismisses ECs appeal
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Nov 12 (IANS) The Rajasthan High Court remained open on the Diwali holiday to hear a case involvi
Nellore Administration Reviews Preparations For Local Body Elections
District revenue officer N. Vijay Kumar, district panchayat officer S. Venkataraman and other officials participated in
Government ready to face no-confidence motion, says Minister Sengottaiyan
On the conduct of local body elections, he says the tenure of town panchayats would continue until February and the gove
IdukkiKumily panchayat earmarks estate land for pilgrim parking, facilities
Panchayat officials say they are identifying additional spaces in the town to arrange parking and other amenities for th
RTI Activist Brutally Attacked With Iron Rods in Balangir
Prominent Right to Information (RTI) activist, social worker, and freelance reporter Surath Behera was brutally attacked
BJPs winning streak to continue in Panchayati Raj polls: Gajendra Shekhawat
Digital Desk | Jaisalmer, Nov 12 (IANS) Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Thursday expr
Gujarats tribal districts to get 'Johar Cafes'; over 18,000 to receive land rights
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Nov 12 (IANS) More than 18,000 tribal beneficiaries in Gujarat will receive land ownership d
Elections for 23 ULBs in Andhra Pradesh to be held on November 26
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Nov 12 (IANS) Polling for elections to 23 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in Andhra Pradesh will be
ORMAS Steps Up Efforts to Strengthen DDU-GKY 2.0 Implementation in Odisha
The Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS) has launched a major push to accelerate rural youth employmen
Odisha to Distribute Lakhs of PMAY Houses on November 14
In a major milestone for rural welfare in Odisha, lakhs of impoverished families are set to realise their dream of ownin
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Nov 12 (IANS) The fourth and final phase of the Panchayati Raj elections in Jaipur district has r
Bulldozer rolls up to TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's doorstep, footpath shed razed
Civic workers demolished a temporary bamboo shed outside TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's residence to clear the footpath. The
Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre asks officials to blacklist Larsen & Toubro for delaying works
Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Eshwar Khandre has directed that Larsen & Toubro Limited be blacklisted for
Govt. clears infrastructure works for 376 crore across State; roads set for upgrade
The govt. clears 2,880 works to improve water supply, waterbodies, parks, and retaining walls in Chennai Corporation are
Over 3.38 crore voters missing from UP electoral rolls; EC to hold statewide verification drive
With more than 3.38 crore voters found missing from Uttar Pradesh's Assembly electoral rolls despite their names being r
Raj panchayat polls: Kin of BJP, Cong heavyweights enter rural political fray
Cyclone Arnab Disaster Relief: Odisha Sanctions Rs 482 Cr for Rebuilding 6 Severely Hit Districts
The Odisha state government has sanctioned 482.42 crore to the Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department to fast-trac
Postponement Of University Assistant Professor Exams Sought Over Panchayat Polls
Candidates seeking assistant professor posts in Andhra Pradesh universities have urged the state government to postpone
Vidyodaya project launched in Kozhikode district
The district panchayats initiative aims to bolster public education sector and elevate academic standards across high sc
Vidyodaya project launched in Kozhikode district
The district panchayats initiative aims to bolster public education sector and elevate academic standards across high sc
Man Arrested for Attempted Murder After Stabbing Youth in Koraput
A shocking incident of violence unfolded at Dubuli village under Gadapadar panchayat on the outskirts of Jayapur, Korapu
No Ambulance, No Options: Critical Patient Carried on Cot for 7 Kms Down Hillside in Boudh
Decades after Indias independence, the stark absence of basic infrastructure in remote rural pockets continues to endang
Mamata skips 'Bhai Phota' at Kalighat, BJPs Dilip Ghosh says she feared a flop show
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 11 (IANS) Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjees decision to skip the traditiona
1.01 lakh daily wagers await regularisation as Omar Govts committee misses deadline
Srinagar, Nov 10:More than a year and a half after constituting a high-level committee to address the long-pending regul
Ladakh to hold Panchayat, Municipal polls on Nov 21
Leh, Nov 10: Ladakh is gearing up for a major democratic exercise, with elections to Panchayats, Leh and Kargil Municipa
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi Gears Up for 5-Day Tour Across Dists
In a major outreach push ahead of the upcoming Panchayat and Municipal elections, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Maj
Over Rs 22 Cr Siphoned From TN Panchayat Bank Accounts, Cyber Fraud Syndicate Suspected
The cyber criminals suspected to be from Nigeria gained access to the specialised transaction portal developed in collab
Madhav Wants BJP leaders, Cadres To Strengthen Party Through AP Panchayat Polls
The AP BJP president called for a political strategy to face the ensuing gram panchayat polls: Reports
Rajasthan: ACB registers bribery case against Junior Accountant in Bhilwara
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Nov 10 (IANS) Acting on directions from the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Headquarters, the ACB Un
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Nov 10 (IANS) Rajasthan Education and Panchayati Raj Minister Madan Dilawar on Tuesday objected t
The Ladakh Administration has announced the schedule for Panchayat, Municipal Council and LAHDC elections, with polling
Odisha CM assures pension for every eligible elderly and vulnerable person
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Nov 10 (IANS) Announcing an end to the waiting period for social security pensions, Odisha C
Cybercriminals siphon off 22.30 crore from Tamil Nadu Rural Development Directorate account
The account, held in the name of the Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, contains funds released by the Uni
BJP sets sights on grassroots expansion ahead of A.P. panchayat polls
State president P.V.N. Madhav urges leaders to secure a presence in every village and panchayat, building on the partys
Leh, November 2026: The Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, IAS addressed a press conference
Telangana directs Gram Panchayats to open separate bank accounts for own revenue
Dedicated zero-balance savings accounts to be opened in SBI and UBI branches across 31 districts
Panchayati Raj Ghazipur Recruitment 2026
Panchayati Raj Ghazipur has released the official notification for the recruitment of 3 Panchayat Sahayak / Accountant-c
Andhra teachers associations flag anomalies in new service rules
The associations said they had repeatedly requested the government to frame comprehensive and uniform service rules for
Kotia Native Wins Andhra MPTC Seat by Just 5 Votes in Nail-Biting Finish
In a dramatic political turn along the sensitive OdishaAndhra Pradesh border, Tadangi Chiranjeevia native of Upar Sembi
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has called for a detailed investigation into alleged forced religious
Stone-pelting mars idol immersion processions in Jharkhand's Palamu, six police personnel injured
Digital Desk | Medininagar (Jharkhand), Nov 10 (IANS) Violent clashes broke out between two groups at two separate locat
Living declared dead: Fake death certificate racket busted in Telangana
Hyderabad:A racket in which fake death certificates were allegedly churned out using a panchayat officials digital signa
Absconding Trinamool MLA arrested at Kolkata Airport in rape case
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 9 (IANS) Absconding Trinamool Congress (TMC) legislator Paresh Ram Das, the MLA representing
Volunteers collect over 140 bags of trash at Sasihithlu Beach
Alvas Education Foundation, Sasihithlu Gram Panchayat and local youth associations organised a beach cleaning drive
Tripura civic polls: 859 candidates
The scrutiny of nomination papers for the upcoming elections to the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) and 20 other mu
Bengal: Mother refuses to attend last rites of son killed in Raiganj encounter
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 9 (IANS) The mother of Dilip Roy, the prime accused in the alleged rape and murder of a 12-y
Bengal CM defends Raiganj encounter, warns rapists and criminals of similar action
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 9 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday defended the police encounter
DGP Ladakh reviews preparations for upcoming Panchayat Elections 2026 in Nubra
Ladakh, Nov 9: Director General of Police (DGP) Ladakh Anand Jain today visited Nubra district and reviewed the preparat
Janpad Panchayat Bhairamgarh Gram Rozgar Sahayak Recruitment 2026
Janpad Panchayat Bhairamgarh has published the Recruitment 2026 notification for the post of Gram Rozgar Sahayak. Offlin
NDA seals YSRCPs fate in rural local body polls by winning 499 ZPTC and 5,861 MPTC seats
State Election Commission set the stage for elections to Gram Panchayats in three phases i.e on November 26 and 29 and D
People in Budkoot demand playground, seek utilisationof unused HPMC land
Kupwara, Nov 8:Residents of Budkoot village in Handwara have urged the concerned authorities to develop a proper playgro
'It tore my heart apart': MLA Nizamuddin Bhat on sand mafia devastating Wular banks
Bandipora, Nov 8:Expressing deep anguish over unchecked environmental and infrastructural devastation in Watapora Payeen
Horticulture skill programme held in Bandipora
Bandipora, Nov 7:In an initiative aimed at promoting modern horticultural practices and strengthening farmers livelihood
Groundwork completed for Ladakh Hill Council elections across 8 districts
Kargil, Nov 7:The Union Territory of Ladakh has moved significantly closer to holding its landmark first-ever elections
Janpad Panchayat Bhopalpatnam Recruitment 2026
Office of the Chief Executive Officer, Janpad Panchayat Bhopalpatnam, District Bijapur (Chhattisgarh) has published the
Odisha Elections: Door-to-Door Survey Deadline Extended in Malkangiri and Koraput
In preparation for the upcoming Panchayat and Municipal elections in Odisha, the State Election Commission (SEC) has ext
Ladakh Admin Deploys Three JKAS Officers for Upcoming LAHDC, Panchayat Elections
SRINAGAR: The Union Territory Administration of Ladakh has placed three Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS)
Bihar: Panchayat heads brother found dead in Begusarai after four days
Digital Desk | Patna, Nov 7 (IANS) The body of a 25-year-old man, who had been missing for four days, was recovered from
MPTC, ZPTC vote counting peaceful in Guntur district, says Andhra Pradesh SEC
A decision on polls to 13,000 panchayats and 23 pending municipalities will be conducted shortly in accordance with Andh
MPTC, ZPTC vote counting peaceful in Guntur district, says Andhra Pradesh SEC
A decision on polls to 13,000 panchayats and 23 pending municipalities will be conducted shortly in accordance with Andh
Health officials step up surveillance as Shigella cases rise in Malappuram
Five of the eight Shigella cases reported in Malappuram district are linked to a wedding feast at Korakkuthu in Elamkula
A pall of gloom descended on her panchayat as the death left her supporters in shock.
Stray dogs: Court directs action against 5 p
Panaji : The High Court of Bombay at Goa has directed the Director of Panchayats to initiate disciplinary action against
HC Directs Personal Appearance Of AV Ranganath, TK Sreedevi And Others In Contempt Case
Justice C.V. Bhaskar Reddy also issued Form-I contempt notices to joint collector Ravi, the district panchayat officer,
HC appoints mediator to resolve Them Iew Mawlong row
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 6: The High Court of Meghalaya has appointed a retired judge of the Gauhati High Court as
85% turnout in Raj panchayat polls; violence erupts in Udaipur after results
How an IAS Officer, Villagers and 26 Panchayat-Led Projects Helped Revive Singri River
A 4.8-crore initiative unites an IAS officer and villagers to revive Madhya Pradeshs polluted Singri River through 26 pr
Vattavada panchayat in Munnar imposes entry fee for tourist vehicles
A green checkpost has been set up at Oorkkad near Vattavada to collect the fee
Polavaram project-displaced families boycott polling, demand separate panchayat
Voters in Koruturu R&R Colony stayed away from the polling centre, demanding a separate panchayat after being placed und
Polavaram project-displaced families boycott polling, demand separate panchayat
Voters in Koruturu R&R Colony stayed away from the polling centre, demanding a separate panchayat after being placed und
Rajasthan Panchayat polls: Stone pelting, arson at Udaipur counting site
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Nov 6 (IANS) Stone pelting and arson were reported at a vote-counting centre in Rajasthans Udaipu
Why this Lanka in a Keralam panchayat is betting on people-powered solution to tidal flooding
The community project, named Resilient Lanka, will be jointly implemented by Equinoct, a Kochi-based community-sourced e
Bukhari asks party to stand by people amid uncertainty
Srinagar, Nov 05: Apni Party president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Thursday called upon party leaders and workers to
Govt steps up documentation of Chinar trees
Jammu, Nov 5: Around 30,000 Chinar trees across Jammu and Kashmir have been geo-tagged and a digital database created to
Violence erupts during panchayat polls, youth killed, candidate assaulted
A BDOs initiative in Budgam gives students a space to read and grow
Budgam, Nov 05: In a significant initiative aimed at strengthening the educational environment and fostering a culture
District Health and Family Welfare Office, Dharwad Recruitment 2026
Zilla Panchayat, Dharwad - Office of the District Health and Family Welfare Officer, Dharwad (District Health and Family
Bukhari vows to engage GoI for
Calls for Panchayat, ULB elections, flags youth unemployment, passport restrictions, detentions SRINAGAR:Apni Party Pres
Nayagada: Daily Wager Consumes Poison, Dies After Losing
In a heartbreaking incident highlighting the devastating human impact of cyber financial crimes, a 33-year-old man from
Ladakh Administration Notifies Delimitation of LAHDC Constituencies Across Eight Regions
SRINAGAR: The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh on Thursday notified the delimitation of constituencies fo
Telangana counters El Nino impact with rural employment programme
Hyderabad: The Telangana government is planning a six-month employment programme involving every village in the state, w
DGP UT Ladakh Visits Nyoma to Review Panchayat Election Preparedness and Security Arrangements
Nyoma, November 5: Director General of Police (DGP), UT Ladakh, Shri Anand Jain, IPS, today visited Nyoma to assess the
INDIA bloc demands scrapping of SIR, seeks use of pre-SIR 2025 electoral rolls for next local polls
The declaration urged the State government to conduct next taluk and zilla panchayat elections using the pre-SIR 2025 el
'Deepotsav 2026' commences in Ayodhya
Digital Desk | Ayodhya, Nov 5 (IANS) The 2026 edition of Deepotsav commenced in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya on Thursday, wit
Political tensions mount in Keralams Adoor over police station attack
Left parties step up agitation, demanding action against district panchayat member Sreenadevi Kunjamma and other Youth C
Bihar: ASI shot at in Darbhanga; investigation underway
Digital Desk | Patna, Nov 5 (IANS) An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of Bihar Police was shot at in the left leg while on
Extension for Agniveers draws mixed response: Welcome step for some, deception for others
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) The Central governments decision to extend the service tenure of 'Agniveers' from
Communal harmony committees to be formed in grama panchayats
The decision follows recommendations from a recent district-level interfaith harmony meeting. Under the new directive, t
Communal harmony committees to be formed in grama panchayats
The decision follows recommendations from a recent district-level interfaith harmony meeting. Under the new directive, t
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Nov 5 (IANS) More than 32,000 tribal beneficiaries in Gujarat will receive development assis
Malkangiri Retains Jhumdang Village as Residents Boycott Andhra Polls
Following strategic outreach by the district administration, residents of Jhumdang village in Chitrakonda block opted no
Andhra Panchayat Elections: Around 850 Border Residents Vote in Kotia
Amid an ongoing border dispute and heightened security measures, approximately 850 votes were cast by residents of four
Bihar CM reviews implementation of VB-G RAM G mission; sets target of 3 lakh projects
Digital Desk | Patna, Nov 5 (IANS) Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Thursday chaired a review meeting on the implement
Fisherfolk seek transparency over proposed Tamil Nadu Secretariat complex at Pattinapakkam
The Mylai Area All Fishing Village Panchayat Sabha has sought withdrawal of the Government Order and allocation of the l
Aadhaar For Welfare Payments May Change, Voter ID Could Be Used Instead: Rajiv Ranjan Singh
Union Minister for Panchayati Raj, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Rajiv Ranjan Singh has said Aadhaar may not
Janpad Panchayat Bijapur Gram Rozgar Sahayak Recruitment 2026
Janpad Panchayat Bijapur has invited offline applications for Gram Rozgar Sahayak posts. Applications can be submitted f
Kandhamala Anti-Drug Operations: 11 Arrested in Gochhapada Raid
In an anti-narcotics drive, Kandhamala Police seized 750 kilograms of contraband ganja (cannabis) valued at approximatel
HP Patwari Exam Date 2026 Released - Check Exam Schedule PDF
The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur, has announced the HP Patwari Exam Date 2026 through an examin
Digital Desk | Araria, Nov 5 (IANS) A 20-year-old woman approached police after the village panchayat made attempts to b
Govt boosts livestock, fodder infra under rural scheme to tackle scarcity
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) The Department of Rural Development and the Department of Animal Husbandry and Da
Tornado Terror In Odisha: Whirlwind Lifts Canal Water Into Sky In Jagatsinghpur
A terrifying tornado-like whirlwind lifted canal water into the sky in Ambiki Panchayat, Ersama Block of Jagatsinghpur d
Minister chairs introductory meeting, reviews functioning, stresses demarcation JAMMU: Minister for Forests, Ecology & E
Kashmiri Pandit Accommodation: A Step Towards Resettlement
The recent opening of 1,416 transit accommodation flats for Kashmiri Pandit employees under the Prime Ministers Package
U.P. to match Assembly voter lists with Panchayat and Urban local body rolls to find missing voters
U.P. CEO office said that guidelines have been sent to all District Election Officers (DEOs), who have been told to carr
Forest cover in J&K rises by 398 sq km
Jammu, Nov 04: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded an increase of 398.12 square kilometres in forest cover over a decade, wit
Abbugundu Villagers To Boycott ZPTC, MPTC Polls Over Lack Of Basic Amenities
Residents of Abbugundu village under Yerrapalli gram panchayat in Chittoor district have decided to boycott the ZPTC and
UP Poll Body Launches Spl Campaign To Add Deleted Names In Voter List
For this purpose, the assembly electoral roll will be matched with the panchayat and Urban Local Body electoral rolls an
SEC Schedules Deputy Mayor, Vice-Chairperson Elections For November 23
The State Election Commission (SEC) has issued notifications scheduling elections to the posts of deputy mayors in 13 mu
Chief Minister Meets Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh
New Delhi: Honble Chief Minister Shri Prem Singh Tamang met and interacted with the Honble Union Minister for Fisheries,
Former GRS Gets 3-Year Jail Term for Taking Bribe in Kalahandi
A former Gram Rojgar Sevak (GRS) in Kalahandi district has been handed a three-year prison sentence following a decisive
Bihar: Three girls, including two sisters, killed in Kishanganj incident
Digital Desk | Patna, Nov 4 (IANS) Three minor girls, including two sisters, were killed after a large mound of earth co
CPI(M) condemns govts move to make biometrics, voter ID compulsory for welfare
New Delhi, Nov 4: The Communist Party of India (Marxist) unequivocally condemned the Union governments announcement, mad
Cabinet approves Rs 4,371 crore VISTAR scheme for AI-ready statistical system
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved
Aasif Khan reveals how namaz helped him inside Bigg Boss 20 house
Mumbai: Aasif Khans journey in the Bigg Boss 20 house came to an end after an eight-week stint. The actor was evicted du
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday chaired a review meeting at the Panchayat and Rural Development
Watch: Panchayati Raj Minister links voter IDs to welfare amid vote chori row
Union Panchayati Raj Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh says voter IDs, along with biometric authentication, will be used to id
BJP chief Nitin Nabin to lead Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao march in UP's Gorakhpur today
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Nov 4 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin will undertake a two-da
Odisha-Andhra border row escalates over Kotia polls
Tension flared in the disputed Kotia border region as Andhra Pradesh police allegedly attempted to dismantle barricades
RDD secretary sets one-week deadline for works
Jammu, Nov 3: Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, Ramesh Kumar, on Tuesday directed office
68.3% turnout till 6pm in Raj for third phase of panchayat election
TDP-led NDA sweeps municipal elections in Andhra Pradesh
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Nov 3 (IANS) The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Andhra Pradesh has made a clean
Welfare payments will be based on voter IDs, not Aadhaar, says Panchayati Raj Minister
At present, welfare payments are linked to Aadhaar; Panchayati Raj Minister says people should now give EPIC number with
TDP-led NDA heads for landslide victory in local body polls in Andhra Pradesh
Trends emerged from counting suggest that the TDP-JSP-BJP alliance heads towards a clean sweep of a majority of 13 Munic
Residents of Nathahalli panchayat seize tipper lorries from crusher unit
Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala assures strict action in Adoor police station incident
Youth Congress workers, led by Pathanamthitta district panchayat member Sreenadevi Kunjamma and Feni Ninan, was accused
Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala assures strict action in Adoor police station incident
Youth Congress workers, led by Pathanamthitta district panchayat member Sreenadevi Kunjamma and Feni Ninan, was accused
Raj CM's father casts vote in ancestral village, appeals to people to take part in polling
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Nov 3 (IANS) Kishan Swaroop Sharma, the father of Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, cas
Intensive surveillance after death of over 5,000 chickens in Cuddalores poultry farms
The possibility of avian influenza has been ruled out. Official sources said the deaths were first reported at a poultry
Boudh ADEO Suspended Over Alleged PMAY Housing Scheme Scam
Administrative action has been taken in Odishas Boudh district following allegations of corruption in the implementation
Rajasthan Police raid Naresh Meena's ancestral home in Nahargarh forest office attack case
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Nov 3 (IANS) The Rajasthan Police intensified their search for Naresh Meena, chief of the Bhagat
Bengal CM calls emergency meeting with BDOs over 125-day rural job scheme after complaints
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 3 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has convened an emergency review meetin
Three arrested with narcotics, Rs 12 lakh during raid in Vaishali
Digital Desk | Patna, Nov 3 (IANS) The Vaishali Police, in a joint operation with the Prohibition Department, have arres
Andhra municipal elections: Counting of votes begins amid tight security
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Nov 3 (IANS) Counting of votes polled in the municipal elections across Andhra Pradesh began o
The counting of votes for the 13 municipal corporations and 77 municipalities and nagar panchayats in Andhra Pradesh wil
VB-G RAM G grievance redressal rules set 15-day deadline
The rules establish a multi-tier grievance redressal mechanism at the gram panchayat, block and district levels. Designa
VACB seizes files on 12-cr Kannur district panchayat contracts
The Vigilance team seized the files from the district panchayat office
Over 1.06 crore voters to cast ballots in phase-III panchayati raj polls
Nadia District Leads in TB-Free Initiative Under Prime Ministers Campaign
Nadia district in West Bengal achieves top status in TB elimination, with 98 gram panchayats declared TB-free. Nadia Dis
Responding to the difficulties faced by residents of a remote tribal hamlet in Vizianagaram district, TDP Rajya Sabha MP
Bengal: Nadia tops among districts in tuberculosis eradication campaign program
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 2 (IANS) Nadia has topped among the districts in West Bengal in the tuberculosis eradication
Gurnam Singh Charuni warns against Indo-U.S. trade agreement
Inaugurating a Kisan Mahapanchayat at Plachimada in Keralams Palakkad, Charuni says the agreement will allow unrestricte
NDA to work together for Hiriyur bypoll victory: K'taka BJP
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 2 (IANS) Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra on Monday said the BJP and JD(S)
New water policy for Kerala on the anvil
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 2 (IANS) Kerala will introduce a comprehensive water policy in early 2027 as part
VB-G RAM G grievances must be resolved in 15 days under new rules; no FIR clause
Two key clauses that were in the grievance redressal rules under MGNREGA were not included: requirement for FIR registra
BJD Condemns Odisha Minister Being Carried on PSO
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Odisha State Government following the emergence of im
Voters Prepare for Rajasthan Panchayat Elections on November 3
Over 10.6 million voters in Rajasthan will cast their ballots on November 3 in a crucial phase of the Panchayat election
Residents seek closure of Tasmac outlet, illegal recreation club in Keela Arasadi panchayat
One held in Keralam for securing job in panchayat with fake mark list
K.V. Ganapathy had secured a contractual job in 2021 at Puthukkode grama panchayat by submitting a fake BCom mark list
Bigg Boss 20 update: Panchayat actor Aasif Khan evicted from the house
Bigg Boss 20 has now entered its week 9, and this Weekend Ka Vaar saw an emotional eviction, with Panchayat actor Aasif
Centre Sets 15-Day Deadline To Resolve Rural Job Scheme Complaints
New rules mandate a three-tier grievance redressal system at gram panchayat, block and district levels.
Govt notifies grievance rules under VB-G RAM G Act, sets 15-day deadline
The Centre has notified rules for grievance redressal under the VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, mandating that complaints related
India Tightens Accountability in Rural Schemes with Strict Timelines for VB
The Ministry of Rural Development has officially notified the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (
CCTV footage puts probe into Adoor police station attack in Keralam back on track
Youth Congress leader Fenni Ninan is among those likely to be named as accused, while Sreenadevi Kunjamma, a member of P
TASMAC shops shut across several TN districts as workers protest bottle return workload
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 1 (IANS) TASMAC liquor outlets in Chennai and several other Tamil Nadu districts remained cl
Karnataka to provide 7 pc quota in professional education for rural govt school students
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 1 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Sunday announced that students who ha
Odisha Steps Up Post-Cyclone Arnab Restoration as Minister Reviews Preparedness for Cyclone Murasu
Following an extensive ground inspection of storm-ravaged communities in Kandhamala district, Odishas Minister for Rural
A.P. civic polls largely peaceful; Jagan demands repoll in Pulivendula after clashes
Polling across 13 municipal corporations and 79 municipalities and nagar panchayats ends amid sporadic violence. The SEC
Polling ends for elections to 92 urban bodies in Andhra Pradesh
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Nov 1 (IANS) Polling for elections to 92 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in Andhra Pradesh was peace
Boating and kayaking facilities will be introduced at the check dam. Proposed plan also includes walkways, seating arran
Agriculture graduates call off 42-day strike after talks with Javed Dar
Srinagar, Nov 1 : Unemployed agriculture graduates in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday called off their 42-day-long strike fo
AP Municipal Elections 2026: Mayoral Candidates Appeal for High Voter Turnout
Voting began at 7 am and will continue till 5 pm across 92 urban local bodies, comprising 13 Municipal Corporations and
AP Municipal Elections 2026 Live Updates: Polling Begins
Elections are being held in 92 urban local bodies, including municipalities, nagar panchayats and 13 municipal corporati
Stage set for polling in 92 urban local bodies in Andhra Pradesh | LIVE
Elections in eight Municipalities and Nagar Panchayats Allagadda, Dachepalli, Darsi, Gurajala, Kamalapuram, Piduguralla
319-vote discrepancy allegation sparks clash, five cops injured in Alwar
Clash over alleged vote-count gap in Alwar panchayat poll, DSP among police injured
Centre, CESL partner to develop EV charging infra in Gram Panchayats
Massive Landslide in Ganjam After Cyclone Arnab Leaves 12 Missing; Search Intensifies
A massive landslide triggered by torrential rains in the aftermath of Cyclone Arnab has devastated the hilltop hamlet of
Expert panel formed to prepare status on unfinished houses in Edamalakkudy
The panel will visit the tribal panchayat and submit a detailed report within a month
Panchayat land to power rural EV push under Centre-CESL pact
MoU aims to develop EV charging and battery-swapping facilities on Panchayat-owned land, including sites along highways,
Godavari region gears up for 14 ULBs amid cyclone recovery
After being hit by Cyclone Arnab, Narsapuram and Amalapuram municipalities are going to polls with full preparedness on
ED files charge sheet against ex-CEO in Rs 30.18 crore MP marriage scheme scam
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 31 (IANS) The Directorate of Enforcement's (ED) Bhopal Zonal Office has filed a charge sheet
Bribery Scandal: Kerala Panchayat Clerk Apprehended
A head clerk of Ayroor Grama Panchayat in Kerala was arrested by the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly
CESL to help set up EV charging, battery-swapping stations in Gram Panchayats
Centre, CESL Partner to Develop EV Charging at Gram Panchayats
Search Continue For 12 People Missing in Landslide-Hit Southern Odisha Village
The landslide at Gidipabali village under the Baibali panchayat in Ganjam's Bhanjanagar block occurred during incessant
Odisha launches search for 12 missing after rain-triggered landslide
The Odisha government launched a search operation for 12 people who went missing after a rain-triggered landslide struck
Panchayats to provide land for EV charging stations in rural areas
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has signed an MoU with CESL to develop charging and battery swapping facilities on Pancha
Viksit Bharat can be realised only through Viksit Panchayats: Minister
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The approval of Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana (PM VGSY) reflects the
Cong leaders pay tribute to Indira Gandhi on death anniversary; recall her sacrifices, legacy
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Congress leaders on Saturday paid tributes to late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi
Heavy polling in second phase panchayat elections for Sarpanch, Ward Panch in Rajasthan
The highest voter turnout was recorded at 84.37% in Jaipur districts Rampura Dabri
J&K constitutes four-tier mechanism to implement Circular Economy Policy 2026
Srinagar, Oct 30: The Jammu and Kashmir government has constituted a four-tier institutional mechanism comprising a UT-l
Jodhpur panchayat polls marred by clashes, ballot theft; 57 arrested
78.7% turnout till 6pm amid boycotts and clashes in state panchayat elections
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 30 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma addressed the 'Save Democracy, End Anarc
Education, panchayati raj departments get lions share of infra projects in Bihar
Bengal govt approves employment scheme for families of poll violence victims
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 30 (IANS) The West Bengal government has initiated administrative processes to provide state
3 Killed, Including Infant, In Odisha Landslide Triggered By Cyclone Arnab
Two others have been rescued by a fire services team, Odisha's Panchayati Raj Minister Rabi Narayan Naik told reporters.
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 30 (IANS) More than 52 lakh farmer families in Gujarat received over Rs 1,051 crore under
Bhopal ED attaches properties worth Rs 5.37 crore linked to marriage assistance scheme
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 30 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) attached properties worth Rs 5.37 crore of the the
Pawan Kalyan for permanent solution to problems faced by coastal fishing community
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Oct 30 (AISN) Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Panchayat Raj, Rural Devel
Maharashtra government releases 90.72 lakh for plantation upkeep amid drought in 304 talukas
The funds for the fourth-year upkeep of Panchayat Van, Bel Van and Amrit Van plantations are conditional on at least 90%
Voter Turnout High in Rajasthans Panchayat Elections as 101-Year-Old Casts Ballot
Voter turnout is strong in Rajasthans Panchayat elections, with a 101-year-old woman making headlines for her participat
Man Murders Wife With Axe Over Meal Dispute in Koraput
A woman was brutally hacked to death by her husband over a petty domestic dispute regarding food preparation in Paduguda
14-Year-Old Girl Dies After Consuming Pesticide in Koraput
A 14-year-old girl lost her life after allegedly consuming agricultural pesticide at her residence in Dandakhal village,
Cyclone 'Arnab' brings rain, hailstorms to Rajasthan; weather alert issued
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 30 (IANS) The impact of Cyclone 'Arnab' continues to be felt across Rajasthan, with strong wi
Uttar Pradesh: 2 killed, woman critically injured as two-storey house collapses in Bulandshahr
Two people were killed, and a woman was critically injured after a two-storey house collapsed in the Chhatari area of Ut
HAM Roads Project in Limbo, Roads Condition Turned Worse With No Repair Works
The government also declined requests from the R&B and panchayat raj departments for repair funds, citing the proposed H
Fine On Villagers Who Waste Tap Water
Grama Panchayats in fluoride-affected area of Nalgonda adopt resolution on water wastage: Reports
Ministry of Panchayati Raj to hold national workshop on People
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Rayagada Migrant Worker Dies in Andhra Pradesh Chemical Factory
In a heartbreaking incident that highlights the plight of migrant labourers, a young man from Odisha who went to a neigh
Leh, Kargil municipal polls on Nov 21; Model Code of Conduct comes into force
Leh, Oct 29: The elections to the municipal committees of Leh and Kargil, comprising 38 wards, will be held on November
Janpad Panchayat Darbha Gram Rozgar Sahayak Recruitment 2026
Janpad Panchayat Darbha, District Bastar has invited offline applications for 7 Gram Rozgar Sahayak posts. Applications
Rajasthan ACB arrests two govt employees for accepting bribe in Mundawar
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 29 (IANS) The Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday arrested a development offic
Thief breaks into Rajasthan BJP MLAs home near Raj Bhavan, decamps with cash
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 29 (IANS) A thief broke into the residence of senior BJP MLA and former minister Pratap Singh
Ganjam Worst Hit by Floods; Relief and Rescue Operations Scaled Up, Says Suresh Pujari
Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari stated on Thursday that Ganjam district has been severely impacte
'Dangerous for democracy,' Kiren Rijiju hits out at Naseeruddin Shah over 'Dimagi Naxal' boast
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has strongly rebuked veteran a
Deepak Kumar Mishra rose to prominence as the director of the acclaimed web series Panchayat, which brilliantly highligh
CPI(M) to legally challenge govt's move to bar would-be teachers in Bengal from contesting polls
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 29 (IANS) The CPI(M) leadership has decided to challenge any move by the West Bengal governm
Ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah
Rajasthan Panchayat Elections Witness 64.32% Voter Turnout; Batadu Leads with 78.30%
Rajasthans Panchayat elections saw a 64.32% turnout, with Batadu achieving the highest at 78.30%. Voting faced minor dis
National ST Commission Committed To Resolving Tribal Issues
The meeting reviewed issues relating to tribal welfare, housing, healthcare, panchayat raj, roads and buildings, forests
150 Stray Dogs Allegedly Poisoned To Death In Peddapalli
According to the complaint, the dogs were killed on the instructions of Panchayat Secretary Ramu and buried at the Julap
PM Modi Unveils Major Initiative for Rural Development and Empowerment of Panchayati Raj
PM Modi announces a significant rural development scheme with a budget of 7,395.55 crores to empower local governance an
Rajasthan Panchayat polls: 64.32 pc voter turnout; Batadu records highest
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 28 (IANS) The second phase of the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj General Elections-2026 recorded a
J&K L-G allots portfolios to ministers on Omar Abdullahs recommendation
Digital Desk | Srinagar, Oct 28 (IANS) Acting on the recommendations of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Jammu and Kashmir
Cabinet Okays Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana With Rs 7,395 Crore Outlay
Around 32 lakh elected representatives across over 2.55 lakh panchayats and traditional local bodies will be direct bene
Union Cabinet approves 7,396 crore until FY31 for PM Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana
As part of capacity building under the scheme, the Centre will train elected representatives, officials in the 3-tier pa
Digital Desk | Bhildi (Gujarat), Oct 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 24th instalment of the Prad
Cyclone Arnab claims four lives, leaves trail of destruction in coastal Andhra (Roundup)
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Oct 28 (IANS) Very severe cyclone Arnab, which crossed Andhra Pradesh coast on Wednesday, clai
Union Cabinet approves Rs 7,395 crore for PM Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana
Union Cabinet has allocated Rs 7,395 crore for the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana. This scheme will promote lo
Cabinet Clears 7,395 Crore Village Scheme
Five-year plan will train 32 lakh representatives across 2.55 lakh panchayats.
Bundi Panchayat Employee Held For Rs 70,000 Bribe
A contractual junior technical assistant in Rajasthan's Bundi district was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for al
Centre clears 7,396-crore panchayat capacity-building scheme for 2026-31
PM Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana aims to train 32 lakh elected representatives, prepare 2.55 lakh village development plans,
Local body polls victory reflects party workers' hard work: Rajasthan CM
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 28 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said on Wednesday that the BJPs historic
Union Cabinet approves Rs 7,395 cr PM Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday, October 28, approved an allocation of Rs 7,395 crore for the Pradhan Mantri V
Cabinet approves 7,395 crore scheme to make panchayats self-reliant
The Rs 7,395 crore scheme aims to strengthen over 2.5 lakh gram panchayats through capacity-building, better use of Fina
Janpad Panchayat Bastar Gram Rojgar Sahayak Recruitment 2026
Janpad Panchayat Bastar, District Bastar, Chhattisgarh has released the notification for 7 Gram Rojgar Sahayak posts. El
Seethakka Reviews Measures to Tackle El Nio Impact
The Minister interacted with around 12,000 Sarpanches, Panchayat Secretaries and officials concerned across the state an
Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana gets 7,395 crore to strengthen panchayats
The scheme aims to strengthen grassroots governance by enabling panchayats to plan development around local needs, resou
Samserganj encounter: Inspector fired at accused to save his senior, say cops
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 28 (IANS) Samiul Sheikh, the murder accused killed in a police encounter at Samserganj in Mu
Ladakh Chief Secretary reviews preparedness ahead of November 21 Panchayat, Municipal polls
Polling will be held for 193 panchayats, with the process to conclude by November 30; Municipal elections will be held i
TVK eyes 85 pc local body seats to strengthen grassroots link; allies seek greater share
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 28 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijays Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is preparing to co
Tensions Escalated in Kotia as Congress Leaders Confront Andhra Police:
The longstanding border dispute between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh flared up once again in the sensitive Kotia panchayat
Polling underway for phase 2 of Rajasthan Panchayat polls, faulty EVMs delay start at few booths
The polling began at 7 a.m. for 352 wards of 22 zila parishads and 2,197 wards of 124 panchayat samitis. In some places,
Voting Underway in Rajasthans Panchayat Elections: CM Bhajanlal Urges Citizens to Participate
Rajasthans second phase of Panchayat elections begins, with CM Bhajanlal Sharma encouraging active voter participation.
Gujarat forms state-level panel to coordinate 'National Unity Day' events
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Oct 27 (IANS) Gujarat will organise Run for Unity, unity pledges and cultural programmes acr
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 27 (IANS) The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Karnataka, on Tuesday published
Madhya Pradesh govt orders transfer of five IAS officers
Digital Desk | Bhopal, October 27 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government has ordered temporary postings of five senior off
20 Odia Fishermen Missing as Severe Cyclone Arnab Looms in Odisha
Panic and anguish have gripped the coastal hamlets of Odisha as 20 fishermenwho ventured into the deep sea to earn a liv
26 lakh followers, just 33 votes: Rajasthan influencer Omprakash Bishnoi's poll result goes viral
Social media influencer Omprakash Bishnoi's defeat in Rajasthan's panchayat elections has drawn attention after he repor
Murder In Saharsa: Ex-Mukhiya's Husband Killed
Javed Iqbal alias Guddu Alam, husband of former Harewa panchayat mukhiya Umme Kulsum, was shot dead on Monday while retu
Garbage On Mudichur-Tambaram Road At Lakshmipuram Is Nobodys Business
The panchayats of Mannivakkam and Mudichur are passing the buck to each other, saying that it is the responsibility of t
HC To Hear PILs On Online Nomination Filing
K. Akhil Sri Guruteja of Kakinada filed a PIL seeking permission to file nominations online and an amendment to Rule 8 o
Rajasthan Panchayat Elections 2026: 214 Candidates in Fray Across Four Udaipur Panchayat Samitis
Udaipur, October 26, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): The candidate list for the third phase of the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Genera
Kerala to set up climate monitoring unit to protect agriculture
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 26 (IANS) Kerala will set up a state level monitoring unit to coordinate measures