Voting Underway for 1,189 Panchayats in Himachal Pradesh
Shimla, May 30: Voting for the third and final phase of the Panchayati Raj elections in Himachal Pradesh began at 7 AM o
Polling begins in final phase of Himachal panchayat elections; over 15 lakh voters to cast ballots
In the first phase, held on May 26, a voter turnout of 78.90% was recorded across 1,293 panchayats, while 79.88% of vote
Baldev Raj for taking up restoration works in Latori on priority
Visits affected areas Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, May 29: MLA Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, constituency, Baldev Raj Sharma
3,000 Mhaje Ghar orders by June 10, says Sawant
Special Correspondent Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said that around 3,000 clear orders under the Mhaje
Keralas first tribal panchayat gets modern menstrual shelter for women
The initiative built for women of the Muthuvan tribe is expected to provide a clean and safe space for women during mens
Governors policy address: Kerala cities to be made elderly-friendly in phases
Vayomithram scheme launched by previous UDF government led by the late Oommen Chandy will be expanded to all block panch
Suryapet Sarpanch, Panchayat Secretary Booked for Relocating 87 Stray Dogs
According to the complaint, a video uploaded on March 24 on an Instagram page allegedly showed stray dogs from Kommala v
Sports grounds to be developed in186 more panchayats in Patna dist
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A 26-year-old model from Delhi, who came to Kerala for the shooting of an advertisement, tragically drowned in a waterlo
Lucknow, May 28: The National Panchayati Raj Gram Pradhan Organization has expressed gratitude towards the Yogi governme
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This time, Eid celebrations will be different in West Bengal, with the mass congregation taking place at the Brigade Par
Minister promises to replant damaged crops in Kozhikode
T. Siddique assures farmers in Nadapuram, Kavilumpara, and Maruthonkara grama panchayats that the Local Self-Governments
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The much-awaited forms for the women's welfare scheme Annapurna Bhandar were launched by the new BJP government in West
MP Rawat Raises Marble Market, Homestay Issues in DISHA Meeting
Udaipur, May 27 (Udaipur Kiran) Member of Parliament Mannalal Rawat raised several key development issues during the Di
The Opposition party alleges that the Arms Act was slapped to influence the upcoming Shivnandanpur Nagar Panchayat elect
Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan | YSS organises inter-school competitions in Kishtwar
The Department of Youth Services & Sports Kishtwar organised Inter-School Zonal Level Competitions under the banner of N
Multipurpose Playfield inaugurated at Watalpora in Budgam
MLA Beerwah, Dr Shafi Ahmad Wani, and the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan, on Tuesday inaugurated a st
Admin Secy reviews progress of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Schemes in UT Ladakh
Excelsior Correspondent LEH, May 26 : Administrative Secretary, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department, UT Lada
Pay Gram Panchayat Salaries on 1st, Says Revanth
The Chief Minister also agreed to restore a provision removed by the previous BRS government, which, according to him, h
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 26 : A forest fire that broke out in the Narthan forest area of Panchayat Hart
CM for enabling panchayats to credit their own source revenue in bank accounts
He directs amendment to Panchayat Raj Act in this direction
Punjab civic polls: Cong candidate injured in Raikot attack; 31.6% voter turnout recorded till noon
Polling is underway for 103 municipal bodies in Punjab. A Congress candidate in Raikot sustained injuries in an alleged
UP government extends role of gram pradhans as administrators after panchayat tenure ends
As the five-year tenure of Uttar Pradesh's gram panchayats wraps up on Tuesday, the state government steps in by designa
UP govt extends role of gram pradhans as administrators after panchayat tenure ends
With the conclusion of their five-year tenure on Tuesday, Uttar Pradesh's gram panchayat pradhans step aside to make way
Hold Panchayat, ULB polls immediately; people waiting: Altaf Bukhari
Jammu, May 25:J&K Apni Party president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Monday voiced serious concern over the continued d
HC order flips panchayat equation, BJP holds Anand
HC Resolves Caste Certificate Row, Congress Hopes Dashed
Alliance Differences Resurface in Chandragiri, Jana Sena Worker Protests Against TD MLA
Tensions between the two parties increased further after Jana Sena banners were allegedly torn in Panapakam panchayat re
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A few years back, in the narrow lanes of North West Delhis resettlement colonies, children going missing was very common
Apni Party Flags Delay In Panchayat, ULB Polls In J&K
JAMMU, May 25: The Apni Party on Monday expressed concern over the delay in the panchayat and urban local body (ULB) ele
Nearly 200 bats die amid severe heatwave in Chhattisgarh
Thousands of bats had taken shelter in trees along the Naukonia pond in Pali nagar panchayat
Series of awareness camps held in Rajouri under Nasha Mukt Abhiyan
Rajouri, May 24: As part of the ongoing 100-day Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, a series of awareness programmes, ou
IEC campaign under Jan Bhagidari Sabse Door, Sabse Pehle held in Kupwara
Kupwara, May 24: District Kupwara witnessed the successful organisation of a series of awareness and outreach programmes
BJP's Nabin holds strategy session in Karnataka ahead of civic, assembly polls
BJP president Nitin Nabin met with party leaders in Bengaluru. He shared strategies for upcoming elections in city corpo
Cgarh: 200 Bats Succumb To Heatwave In Chhattisgarh Village
The birds were found dead on the ground and on a tree near the pond in the village of Naukonia under Pali panchayat on S
Odisha Politics: BJP Gains Early Momentum As Opposition Struggles Ahead Of Panchayat Polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party has already intensified its organisational preparations in the state following its victory in
Nitin Nabin urges leaders to engage with workers as party stares at string of polls
BJP President Nitin Nabin met with party leaders in Bengaluru. He shared strategies for upcoming corporation, panchayat,
Kulgams anti-drug campaign becomes peoples movement
Kulgam, May23: What began as a determined call for collective action against drug abusehas on Saturday evolved into a di
Jaipur, May 23: Rajasthans Minister Jhabar Singh Kharra announced on Saturday that the state government is fully prepare
Five killed in cruiser-lorry collision near Wadi in Kalaburagi district
Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister and Kalaburagi district in-charge Priyank Kharge expressed shock and grief
Commissioner Enquiries visits Vibrant Village Rawathpora under VVP-II
Kupwara, May 22: Majid K.A. Drabu, Commissioner of Enquiries, J&K on Friday visited Vibrant Village Rawathpora, Block Re
Ajaypuram Villagers Demand Local MGNREGA Works
Villagers said around 610 job cards have been issued across 16 villages under the panchayat.
Dy CM Surinder Choudhary Calls For Time Bound Report On Gair Mumkin Khads
SRINAGAR, MAY 22: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today chaired a meeting of the Sub-Committee constituted to e
Forest fire control and mitigation workshop held in J-Ks Udhampur
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 22: In response to rapidly rising summer temperatures and an elevated risk of
Rajasthan High Court orders panchayat, local body polls by July 31
A Division Bench headed by Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma also directed the OBC Commission to submit its re
Rajasthan HC Orders Panchayat, Civic Polls by July 31
Jaipur, May 22 (Udaipur Kiran) The Rajasthan High Court has directed the state government and the State Election Commis
Sanvika Embraces a Grey Character in Looteri Dulhan After Panchayat Success
Mumbai, May 22: After portraying the innocent Rinki in the web series Panchayat, actress Sanvika is set to take on a gre
IAS Officer Posted Earlier in Jammu Kashmir Assigned Three Departments in Ladakh
SRINAGAR: IAS officer Nidhi Malik has been assigned the charge of Administrative Secretary for three departments in the
Madhya Pradesh Opposition Leader Urges Continuation of PESA Mobilizers Services
Bhopal, May 22: The Leader of the Opposition in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly, Umang Singhar, has urged Chief Minister Moh
Dr Farooq Stresses Womens Empowerment at NC Meeting
Chairs day-long Provincial Womens Wing meeting in Srinagar RK News Service Srinagar, May, 21: The Jammu and Kashmir Nati
Antimicrobial resistance project in Alappuzha emerges as a model initiative
Amaram, initially launched in 12 grama panchayats in Alappuzha, aimed at developing selected hospitals as antibiotic-sma
J&K Panchayat rolls finalised with 72.24 lakh voters
3.39 lakh new enrolments, 1.13 lakh deletions RK News Service Jammu, May 20: The State Election Commission (SEC), Jammu
Uttar Pradesh Forms Backward Classes Commission for Local Bodies
Lucknow, May 20: The Uttar Pradesh government has established a dedicated Backward Classes Commission for local rural bo
3.24 Lakh PMAY-G Houses Completed, 18.11 Lakh MGNREGA Workers Complete e-KYC in Jammu Kashmir
SRINAGAR: Secretary, Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj, Mohammad Aijaz Asad, on Wednesday reviewed the pro
JAMMU, May 20: The State Election Commission, Jammu & Kashmir, has concluded the annual revision of Panchayat Electoral
Drone-Dropped Narcotics Consignment Recovered Along Jammu Border
According to official sources, the recovery was made in the Bahadurpur Panchayat area of the Bishnah sector after a loca
Suspected Drone-Dropped Packet With Drugs Recovered In Jammu Border Belt
JAMMU, May 20: Security forces on Wednesday recovered a suspected drone-dropped packet containing suspected narcotics fr
Bihar Government Launches Sahayog Shivir to Address Public Issues
Patna, May 20: Bihar government minister Ramkripal Yadav has made significant statements regarding crime and law enforce
Officials draw flak for floating limited tenders in Kancheepuram panchayat
Drinking Water Scarcity Begins in Godavari Districts
According to Panchayat department officials, orders have been issued to clean water tanks once every 15 days.
Panchayat Polls Set To Become Real Test Of Odishas Political Ground Reality
Traditionally, Panchayat elections in Odisha have been regarded as the true measure of a political partys grassroots str
Karnatakas Congress Government Celebrates Three Years of Achievements
Bengaluru, May 19: In a significant event marking three years of the Congress government in Karnataka, Chief Minister Si
33 plots, 4 buildings, farmhouse unearthed in Odisha engineer asset raids
Odisha Vigilance sleuths have uncovered significant assets belonging to a government engineer. Raids revealed multiple b
Chikkamagaluru DC transferred within four-and-a-half months; Kalaburagi ZP CEO to take his place
Nagaraja has been replaced by Bhanwar Singh Meena, a 2017-batch IAS officer who was serving as Chief Executive Officer o
Greater Cochin Development Authoritys land pooling bid hits legal hurdle
Shortly after 2026 Assembly elections were notified, Advocate General issued a legal opinion advising that GCDA proceed
J&K earmarks 10% PRI Capex for rural sanitation asset maintenance
Focus on reviving non-functional segregation sheds, compost pits, waste vehicles Umar Raina Srinagar, May 18: The govern
CM to review public grievances at panchayat camps
In a bold move to enhance governance, Bihar's Chief Minister and Deputy CM are rolling out 'Sahyog camps' in every panch
Eight officials booked in Himachal Panchayat polls ballot paper missing case
Shimla , May 18 : Eight employees, including a concerned Assistant Returning Officer (ARO), have been booked after two b
Yogi Government Approves Formation of Backward Classes Commission to Enhance Political Participation
Lucknow, May 18: In a significant move ahead of the upcoming panchayat elections, the Yogi government has approved the e
Domkal Panchayat Chairperson Voted Out
Biswas, however, rejected the corruption charge.
Mallaram Wins National Award for Digital E-Panchayat Model
Live-streams gram sabha, resolves grievances online.
According to a govt order, Gagandeep Singh Bedi, who was serving as additional chief secretary to govt, rural developmen
U.P. Cabinet gives nod to OBC commission for panchayat bodies
The commission will be tasked with determining the reserved seat allocations within the rural bodies
Nabin holds Odisha BJP core committee meeting, discusses strategies for next year's rural polls
The national president discussed the party's strategies for panchayat polls next year, possible expansion of the Council
Nitin Naveens Grand Welcome Planned in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, May 18: Preparations are underway in Bhubaneswar for the grand welcome of BJP National President Nitin Nave
Nitin Naveens Visit to Bhubaneswar Energizes BJP Workers Ahead of Panchayat Elections
Bhubaneswar, May 18: Preparations are underway in Bhubaneswar for a grand welcome of Nitin Naveen, the National Presiden
DC Pulwama completes self-enumeration on spot
Pulwama, May 17: District Administration Pulwama on Sunday formally kickstarted the Self-Enumeration (SE) phase of Censu
ABGP honours individuals, organizations for promoting consumer awareness
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 17: Akhil Bhartiya Grahak Panchayat (ABGP), Jammu prant, organized a grand ceremony a
Remove fencing on pvt forest land: PomburpaOlaulim locals
Mapusa: Villagers of PomburpaOlaulim, on Sunday, unanimously resolved to remove fencing permitted by the panchayat on pr
Amid drowning cases, cops clear crowds at Bethoda river basin
Ponda: Police officials on Sunday dispersed more than 10 groups comprising approximately eight persons each who had gath
Woman stripped, paraded with slipper garland after temple entry dispute; two women arrested
Assault took place after a youth from the victims family defied a caste panchayats ban on the family entering the local
Chamba: New Faces Elected in Chuwadi Municipal Panchayat Elections
Chamba, May 17: The election results for various wards of the Chuwadi Municipal Panchayat in Himachal Pradesh have been
Himachal Pradesh: 72.42% polling in municipal councils, nagar panchayats
Voting was held simultaneously in 64 wards in the four municipal corporations of Dharamshala, Solan, Mandi and Palampur,
Himachal Pradesh: Voting for 51 urban local bodies underway for civic body elections
Voting is happening today for 51 local bodies in Himachal Pradesh. This includes four Municipal Corporations in Dharamsh
Digital Arrest: Fear Finds a New Weapon
This rising cyber fraud is not just stealing money; it is exploiting anxiety, isolation and poor legal awareness DR JAVI
Two panchayat officials suspended in Munnar for financial malpractices
Unauthorized church built in tribal hamlet in Karnataka; over 40 detained
Madikeri: Tension prevailed in Heruru tribal hamlet under Nakur Shirangala Gram Panchayat limits near Suntikoppa after p
Three panchayats in Chittoor earn national awards for rural development
Amoebic meningoencephalitis: two under treatment in Kozhikode
A 19-year-old from Feroke and a nine-year-old from Kottur panchayat are undergoing treatment in Kozhikode MCH
Flash inspection exposes alleged illegal LPG-filling unit in Kozhikode
The squad seized 91 LPG cylinders and gas-filling equipment from the unit in Omassery grama panchayat during the drive
Karnataka moving towards climate action plan at gram panchayat level
The State government is working towards formulating climate action plans at the level of individual gram panchayats, cov
Naidus native panchayat hogs limelight for its green energy initiatives
The panchayat has bagged 1 crore as cash award along with the National Panchayat Award 2026 under the special category o
Munnar panchayat will collect surcharge from tourist vehicles from Onam season
Move aimed at tackling the mounting garbage crisis in the hill station
Villagers forced to carry injured man on cot to Budhal hospital
Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, May 13: A deeply disturbing incident from the remote hilly area of Budhal in Rajouri di
DC Kathua holds Public Grievances Redressal Camp at Jarai
Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, MAY 13: To ensure prompt redressal of public issues at the grassroots level, Deputy Comm
Himachal Pradesh Panchayat Elections: 742 Nominations Rejected, 85,462 Candidates Remain Valid
Shimla, May 14: The nomination process for the upcoming Panchayati Raj elections in Himachal Pradesh has concluded. Duri
Love Meets Social Barriers: Young Couple End Lives In Odisha After Denied Family Acceptance
The bodies of the couple were found hanging from a banyan tree near a sluice gate at Nao Mania in Mahantipatna village u
Water vending machine comes to the rescue of residents of Kunnam
The people had to depend solely upon the erratic supply of unprotected water by the village panchayat a few month back
Vote Counting Begins for Haryanas Urban Local Bodies
Chandigarh, May 13: The counting of votes for seven urban local bodies and 528 panchayats in Haryana commenced on Wednes
Goa to launch Indias 1st panchayat-level carbon profiling in three villages soon
Shahin Bepari Lambe Panaji: In a first, the state will soon begin carbon profiling and sectoral analysis at the panchaya
Despite 50 per cent rainfall deficit, Kodagu braces for intense monsoon
Zilla Panchayat CEO Anand Prakash Meena says Kodagu is experiencing unusually dry conditions this year and warns that th
Coimbatore district panchayat to receive 2 crore after securing third place in national awards
FIR Filed Against 17 Congress Leaders in Chhattisgarh for Symbolic Funeral Procession
Raipur, May 12: In a significant development in Chhattisgarhs Bemetara district, police have filed a First Information R
Rajasthan High Court Questions State Government Over Delay in Local Elections
Jaipur, May 12: The Rajasthan High Court expressed strong dissatisfaction on Monday regarding the state governments fail
Goas panchayats rank low in national performance report
Shahin Bepari Lambe Panaji: Panchayats in Goa have been ranked in the middle and lower categories of the Panchayat Advan
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari Allocates Portfolios in First Cabinet Meeting
Kolkata, May 11: Following the formation of the new government in West Bengal, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has annou
Pathania dedicates major development projects worth crores to public
Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, May 10: MLA Udhampur East, Ranbir Singh Pathania today dedicated and inaugurated sever
Haryana Local Body Polls: 47pc Turnout Recorded Amid Allegations of Bogus Voting and Rigging
CHANDIGARH, May 10: A voter turnout of 47 per cent was recorded in the elections to seven municipal bodies and 528 Panch
Karnataka is No 1 in revenue, panchayat services, claims Priyank Kharge
The Minister was launching a large-scale distribution drive for revenue department benefits at Dr. S.M. Pandit Rangamand
Andhra Pradesh Secures National Recognition for Rural Development, Says Chandrababu Naidu
Chief Minister congratulates Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and award-winning gram panchayats after the State secure
TMC claims body of its panchayat member found in Hooghly, BJP denies involvement
A Trinamool Congress panchayat member's body was discovered in Hooghly district on Sunday. The party claims this inciden
Shashi Bhushan Kumar moves to Water Resources, Kantilal Dande gets FAC of Panchayat Raj
The Andhra Pradesh government has transferred Special Chief Secretary Shashi Bhushan Kumar to the Water Resources Depart
SEC writes to Govt on OBC Comm report as voter revision nears end
Decision on recommendations pending for over one year Over 3 pc increase in electorates Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, May 9: Sig
Gram panchayat elections in Karnataka will be held before end of 2026, says Minister Priyank Kharge
Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge said the State government would conduct gram panchayat elect
National Panchayat Awards 2025 Announced, 42 Panchayats to be Honored
New Delhi, May 9: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has announced the winners of the National Panchayat Awards 2025, select
Ayyappa Samajam conference begins in Keralas Chengannur
Meeting formulates an action plan to launch Ayyappa devotee groups at the ward level and Ayyappa devotee villages at the
Enthusiastic Participation in Himachal Pradesh Panchayat Elections with Over 25,000 Nominations
Shimla, May 9: The second day of the nomination process for the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) elections in Himachal
Assam Achieves National Recognition with Three Prestigious Panchayat Awards
Guwahati, May 8: Assam has made a significant mark on the national stage by winning three prestigious awards under the N
Kurnool ACB Court Convicts Panchayat Raj AE in Bribery Case
The accused was caught red-handed by ACB officials
Shocking Domestic Violence Incident in Jharkhand Claims Life of Woman
Godda, May 8: A tragic incident unfolded in the Ghasi Chak village of Surani Panchayat, located in the Godda district of
Caste-iron control: The threat of Rajasthans caste panchayats
Extrajudicial panchayats in Rajasthan use the age-old tool of social ostracisation combined with extortionary fines to c
Karnataka High Court Seeks Response in BJP Leader Murder Case Involving Former Congress MLA
Bengaluru, May 8: The Karnataka High Courts vacation bench has requested a response from the prosecution regarding the a
ACB Trap Panchayat Secretary for Accepting Rs.5,000 Bribe
Police said the panchayat secretary had allegedly demanded 50,000 from a villager for clearing documents related to a ho
Innovative Senior Citizen Police Panchayat Established in Vidisha to Empower Elderly
Vidisha, May 7: In a groundbreaking initiative, the police in Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh, have launched the Senior
Telangana increases interest-free loan limit for women SHGs from 5 lakh to 10 lakh: Seethakka
The State government would bear the interest burden on the bank loans (Vaddi leni runalu) up to 10 lakh, said the Pancha
NT Reporter Raia FC Goa beat nine-man FC Madras 2-0 to register their first win in the Group D match of the Dream Sports
100% onboarding under e-Gram Swaraj
NT Reporter Panaji Goa has achieved complete onboarding of all its village panchayats under the e-Gram Swaraj platform o
CM Revanth Aims to Develop Heerapur as Model Gram Panchayat
Revanth Reddy is likely to visit Heerapur in the last week of May or the first week of June.
Tragic Road Accident in Giridih Claims Lives of Two Laborers
Mumbai, May 5: A tragic road accident in Giridih district of Jharkhand resulted in the deaths of two elderly laborers on
A crucial road project is underway in Rajouri's Doongi block. This 13-kilometer road will connect remote border panchaya
Fr Agnel YSC lift Cavelossim Panchayat Cup
Steve Menezes lone strike hands them a 1-0 victory over St Sebastian, Murida Cavelossim: A 10th-minute strike by Steve M
Theres no shortage of medicine in rural hospitals in Belagavi, says zilla panchayat CEO
Yadgir: Summer camps under way for students at libraries under gram panchayats
J&K | Suspension Of BDO Plangher Revoked In Rajouri
Rajouri, May 2: The District Panchayat Election Officer (Deputy Commissioner) Rajouri has revoked the suspension of Assi
Shocking Incident in Banda: School Children Forced to Work in Viral Video
Banda, May 2: A disturbing incident has emerged from Banda district in Uttar Pradesh, where junior high school students
Central Ministry to Host Self-Reliant Panchayat Workshop in Hyderabad on May 2
Hyderabad, May 1: An official announced on Friday that Vivek Bhardwaj, Secretary of Panchayati Raj, will initiate discus
Workshop on Self-Reliant Panchayat to be Held in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, May 1: An official announced on Friday that Vivek Bhardwaj, Secretary of Panchayati Raj, will initiate discus
Modi to Launch 7,823 Crore Projects in Telangana on May 10 Visit
Speaking at a press conference here, Reddy highlighted the party's strengthened position post-Lok Sabha elections, with
Upland areas in Kozhikode reel under water crisis
Environmentalists and farmers organisation leaders claim that at least two small projects with potential for revival hav
Gram Panchayats in Dakshina Kannada district impose 1.10 lakh fine for burning waste in April
J&K Govt Transfers 5 Executive Engineers In Rural Engineering Wing
JAMMU, Apr 30: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday ordered the transfer and posting of 5 In-charge Executive E
Javid Dar inaugurates Rs 3.5 cr Fruit & Vegetable Processing Unit in Marh
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 29: In a major boost to agricultural infrastructure in Jammu region, Minister for Agr
Kadambrayar pollution: local bodies told to step up enforcement
Secretaries of local bodies, including Kochi Corporation, Thrikkakara municipality, and the Edathala, Kunnathunadu and K
Tribal Mulugu Leads SSC Results In State With 99.3% Pass
District collector Bhorkade Hemant Sahadev Rao and panchayat raj minister Seethakka expressed satisfaction over the perf
Konaje Panchayat slaps 25,000 fine on Mangalore University for burning solid waste
108 wards in Ernakulam experiencing water scarcity
Among the affected panchayats and municipalities, 64% face water shortages occasionally, while 18% experience frequent s
Review Meet On Panchayat Electoral Roll Revision Scheduled For May 4
EROs Asked to Join VC Meeting to Assess Progress of 2026 Roll Update Srinagar, Apr 29: The State Election Commission, Ja
2,567 wards in Kerala identified as drought-hit
The report, based on a comprehensive survey across wards and panchayats, found that 24.74% of wards in Kasaragod and 22.
BJP Secures Dominance in Gujarat Local Elections, Winning All 15 Municipal Corporations
Gandhinagar, April 28: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has achieved a remarkable victory in the local self-governance e
Local polls: AAP expands Gujarat footprint, wins Narmada district panchayat, 12 taluka panchayats
The Aam Aadmi Party has made significant inroads in Gujarat's local elections. The party secured its first district panc
Amit Shah Celebrates BJPs Dominance in Gujarat Local Elections
Gandhinagar, April 28: The Indian National Congress (BJP) has maintained its stronghold in the Gujarat local body electi
PM Modi Celebrates BJPs Resounding Victory in Gujarat Local Elections
Ahmedabad, April 28: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has once again showcased its dominance in the Gujarat local body e
Lad tells officials to ensure theres no water shortage in summer
Minister directs tahsildars, taluk panchayat executive officers to continuously monitor water supply situation in their
BJP Wins All 15 Municipal Corporations In Gujarat, AAP Surat Stronghold Falls
The BJP's success also extended into the taluka and district panchayats, though the Congress and AAP managed to find sma
BJP Dominates Local Elections in Gandhinagar, Securing Key Seats in Kalol Taluka Panchayat
Gandhinagar, April 28: The results of the local body elections in Gandhinagar district are emerging, showcasing a fierce
Rajouri: BDO Plangher Suspended Over Poor Progress In Panchayat Electoral Roll Revision
RAJOURI, Apr 28: District Panchayat Election Officer (Deputy Commissioner) Rajouri Abhishek Sharma has placed Block Deve
Gujarat Local Election Results 2026 Live: Vote counting for Gujarat's local body elections began Tuesday. Results for ov
Himachal Pradesh Unveils Its First Green Panchayat with Solar Project Launch
Shimla, April 28: The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhu, inaugurated a 500-kilowatt solar energy project on Mond
At Hisar mahapanchayat, Dushyant targets BJP over saffronisation of campuses
DM Jammu Constitutes Panchayat, Municipal Ward-Level Nasha Nigrani Samitis
JAMMU, Apr 27: The District Magistrate (DM) Jammu, Dr Rakesh Minhas, has constituted Panchayat and Municipal Ward-level
Mosquito menace in Tamil Nadu: Madras High Court orders State-wide survey to identify hotspots
Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan direct all municipal corporations, municipalities
Meet Sobha Surendran, BJP Leader Contesting From Congress Bastion Palakkad
Congress workers have accused the BJP of trying to influence voters by distributing money in areas like Tharuvakurissi a
Gram Panchayats In AP Set National Benchmark By Collecting 80% Revenue
This has enabled them to establish a national benchmark in rural fiscal management.
Gujarat Local Elections Conclude with 57.14% Voter Turnout, Rural Participation High
Gandhinagar, April 27: The local body elections in Gujarat concluded on Sunday at 6 PM, revealing a moderate voter turno
Gujarat local body polls held peacefully, turnout under 50% in cities; results on April 28
Voting for Gujarat's local body elections concluded peacefully on Sunday. Urban areas reported turnout below 50 percent,
DC Edit | Defection Of Key MPs Does No Good To Image Of AAP
The AAP may like to shrug it off saying these leaders have no grassroots connections and cannot even win a panchayat ele
Gujarat local polls: Municipal corporations see lower turnout than other bodies till afternoon
Gujarat is voting in local body elections today. People are braving the heat to cast their ballots. Polling is underway
Gujarat local body polls: Amit Shah casts vote with family in Gandhinagar
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in the Gujarat local body election
Voting underway for local body elections in Gujarat
The elections are being held for 15 municipal corporations, including Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara and Rajkot, 84 municipa
Gujarat Local Body Elections 2026: Voting Begins Across Municipal Corporations and Panchayats
Polling begins in Gujarat for local body elections covering 15 municipal corporations, 84 municipalities, and panchayats
Voting Begins in Gujarat Local Body Elections with Over 20,000 Candidates
New Delhi, April 26: Voting for the extensive local body elections in Gujarat commenced on Sunday. This election encompa
Omar takes dig at Cong over defections, says MLAs were bought & NC Govt was toppled in 1984
7 RS MPs who merged with BJP cant win even Panchayat elections *CM emphasizes role of cinema in boosting tourism in J&K
Ahmedabad Prepares for Local Government Elections with Comprehensive Planning
Ahmedabad, April 26: The district administration is set to conduct the voting process for the Ahmedabad Municipal Corpor
S Goa authorities told to identify stray dog hotspots, submit reports
NT Reporter Margao Ramesh Gaonkar, Additional Collector-II for South Goa and Kushavati districts, on Friday said directi
Rs 4,500 Lakh Allocated For Drinking Water Relief Across Rural Karnataka
Alongside immediate relief measures, it is equally important to strengthen monitoring and accountability: Rural Developm
Majestic Temple in Ayodhya: The Gift of a Palace from Kaikeyi to Janaknandini
Ayodhya, April 25: The sacred land of Ayodhya is home to numerous temples, each telling its own tale of devotion. Among
Panchayati Raj Day Awareness Drive Held in Udaipur
Udaipur, April 25 (Udaipur Kiran): A Panchayati Raj Day awareness programme was organised by the National Service Scheme
Womens Leadership Strengthened Through Panchayati Raj Quota: Vizag ZP Chairperson
ZP chairperson J. Subhadra, CEO P. Narayanamurthy, DPO Srinivasa Rao and deputy CEO Raj Kumar attended the programme. Fi
On Panchayati Raj day, the Congress also said that it is fully committed to strengthening the spirit of Gram Swaraj and
NEW DELHI, Apr 24: The Congress on Friday said the Panchayati Raj system has been an important medium for womens empower
Karur stampede is yet to fade from memory of voters at Velusamypuram
Minutes past 2 p.m. Thursday, booth number 15 at the Panchayat Union Middle School, located a few yards away from the sc
Prime Minister Modi Celebrates National Panchayati Raj Day, Inspires Public Representatives
New Delhi, April 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to the nation on National Panchayati Raj Day. H
New Delhi, April 24: National Panchayati Raj Day is being celebrated across the country today. On this occasion, Union H
Gram panchayats boost own earnings, fund schools, flood control and digital access
Indian villages are achieving financial independence. Gram panchayats are boosting tax collections and using their own f
Minister Baghel to Inaugurate National Panchayati Raj Day Celebrations on April 24
New Delhi, April 23: Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj, S.P. Singh Baghel, will kick off the National Panchayat
The Karur stampede is yet to fade from the memory of the voters at Velusamypuram
Minutes past 2 p.m. Thursday, booth number 15 at the Panchayat Union Middle School, located a few yards away from the sc
DC Ramban conducts public grievance redressal camp at Panchayat Doligam
Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, APRIL 22: In a significant outreach initiative aimed at strengthening grassroots governa
Govt claims women winning unreserved panchayat seats in significant numbers
Parliament data show 10 States/union territories where quota percentage is exceeded, but limited to an excess of up to 5
Water level atPazhassidam drops; supply concerns rise
The dam supplies drinking water to nearly two-thirds of the district, covering one Corporation, seven municipalities, an
Pyats in Mormugao, Salcete urged to identify dog feeding areas on beaches
Padmavati Prabhu Panaji To curb dog menace on the beaches of South Goa, the Tourism Department has asked panchayats in M
BJP State president calls for proper use of Central funds in waste management
Madhav flags idle infrastructure created under Finance Commission grants in several panchayats across Andhra Pradesh, ur
Congress seeks Khattars arrest, Godinhos sacking
Panaji: Congress leaders on Monday met the Director General of Police (DGP) Alok Kumar, demanding the immediate arrest o
Tourism takes a hit as water level of Thekkady lake dips
Forest department and Kerala Tourism Development Corporation reduce the seating capacity in their boating services, rend
Tamil Nadu election 2026: Mannargudi constituency set for a tight contest
A predominantly agrarian, the constituency in the heart of the Cauvery delta, continues to suffer from a lack of infrast
Odisha BJP Holds State Office-Bearers Meet, Sharpens Strategy For Panchayat Polls
Party insiders described the meeting as part of the BJPs ongoing internal review mechanism, aimed at assessing current a
With no DDCs, MLAs get major say in District Capex, Panchayat Plans
Meetings to give nod to start shortly Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Apr 18: The Government has given major weightage to the MLAs
SEC reviews revision of Panchayat Electoral Rolls in Udhampur, Jammu
Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Apr 18: State Election Commissioner, Jammu & Kashmir, Shantmanu today conducted an ext
DC Kathua listens to public grievances at Dhar Mahanpur; assures time-bound redressal
Excelsior Correpondent KATHUA, Apr 18: Deputy Commissioner Kathua, Rajesh Sharma today conducted a public outreach progr
40,000 RTI appeals disposed of in a year: Karnataka information commissioner
Karnataka Information Commission (Kalaburagi bench) and the Kalaburagi district administration organise workshop on RTI
Rural summer camp Akkareya Angala launched for children in Mandya district of Karnataka
Mandya zilla panchayat Chief Executive Officer K. R. Nandini said the primary objective of the camp is to encourage read
Mannargudi set for a tight contest as Rajaa banks on development pitch
A predominantly agrarian, the constituency in the heart of the Cauvery delta, continues to suffer from a lack of infrast
DK Shivakumar Claims BJP Conspiracy Behind Vinay Kulkarnis Conviction
New Delhi, April 18: Karnatakas Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress President DK Shivakumar has alleged that the co
District Collector orders probe into ration shortage at Edamalakkudy in Idukki
A shortage of over 64,000 kg of rice reported. Massive deficit in food grains unearthed after Edamalakudy panchayat pres
Secretary RDD reviews SASCI Projects, UT Capex Plan for FY 2026-27
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 16: Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, Mohammad Aijaz
Seraulim: CAC Cansaulim overcame Rising Club Uguem 7-5 on penalties to move into the quarterfinal of the 18th Seraulim P
People Struggle for Drinking Water As Free Kiosks Vanish in Tri-Cities
Amid the situation, Panchayat Raj Minister Seethakka has directed officials to set up Chalivendram (free drinking water
Akkaareya Angala summer camps for rural kids begin
Zilla Panchayat CEO warns of action against officials for lapses or lack of coordination
ASG Demands Maximum Punishment for Congress MLA in BJP Leaders Murder Case
Bengaluru, April 16: The Additional Solicitor General (ASG) S.V. Raju, representing the CBI, urged a special court in Be
Womens quota, panchayats to Parliament
The design of womens reservation should have ideally been informed by its 30-year experience in local governments
JD(U) Reaffirms Support for Womens Reservation Bill: Sanjay Kumar Jha
New Delhi, April 16: JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha stated that the party has consistently supported the Womens Reservation B
Karnataka: Former Minister Vinay Kulkarni Found Guilty in BJP Leaders Murder Case
Bengaluru, April 15: The MP/MLA Court in Bengaluru has convicted senior Congress legislator and former minister Vinay Ku
A Tail of Dispute: When Kitten Care Became a Police Matter
Playing the Panchayat mediators, the Bengaluru Police heard both sides and decided to hand over the kittens to a third p
Wont mind even if my own seat is reserved for women: Goa CM Sawant
Women will get representation from panchayat to Parliament, he said
Village Officer Caught Taking Bribe in Jhalawar
Jaipur, April 15 (Udaipur Kiran): The Anti Corruption Bureau Rajasthan on Wednesday caught a village development officer
LG Vinai Kumar Saxena Hands Over Renewed Lease Deeds To 79 Housing Colony Residents
Leh, Apr 15: In a landmark development, the Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, to
Meet Pabitra Kar, Ex-BJP Leader Contesting Against Mentor Suvendu Adhikari
PabitraKarisa former panchayatpradhanin Nandigram.
GPSC Recruitment Alert: 200 AAE Positions Open Until May 2
Gandhinagar, April 15: The Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB) has issued an official notification for the
Womens participation from panchayat to Parliament reflects Ambedkars vision: Om Birla
NEW DELHI, Apr 14 : Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday said Dr B R Ambedkar gave the nation a new direction and visio
Memo issued to ration distributor following rice shortage in Edamalakudy
Shortage of over 64,000 kg of rice reported in the tribal panchayat. Agency denies charges, says consignment was not dis
Ashok Gehlot Calls for Intervention Amid Delays in Local Elections in Rajasthan
Jaipur, April 14: Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has urged President Murmu and the Governor to intervene regarding t
GPSC Recruitment Alert: 200 AAE Positions Available, Apply by May 2
Gandhinagar, April 14: The Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB) has officially announced the recruitment fo
UB Ambaulim sail past Colva 6-1
NT Reporter Seraulim United Boys of Ambaulim sailed past St Anthonys Club Colva in the 18th Seraulim Panchayat Cup at Se
NT Reporter Cavelossim Mandopa SC edged past Curtorim Gymkhana 5-4 via tie-breaker in the Cavelossim Panchayat Cup at th
NT Reporter Candolim St Sebastian Sports Club crushed Assonora United 5-1 in the Candolim Panchayat Cup at the Candolim.
Panchayat polls delayed by Rajasthan govt over 'fear of defeat': Pilot
Telangana Minister Sends Legal Notice to KCR Over Allegations
Hyderabad, April 13: Telanganas Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Minister, Danasari Anasuya Sitakka, has issued a leg
West Bengal polls: NIA detains Congress nominee, 3 others over Malda unrest
The NIA has detained Congress candidate Sayem Choudhury and gram panchayat member Golam Rabbani for questioning. The det
PM Modi To Address Special Conference In Delhi Ahead Of Women's Quota Bill
The conference - which PM Modi will address -- is being organised by the Ministry of Women and Child Development under t
Protests in Rompilli Panchayat of ASR District For Issue of Death Certificates
The lack of death certificates affects legal and property matters within the families and the larger community
State Finance Commission recommends probe into power billing of panchayat installations
It expressed concern over the huge discrepancies in billing and lack of coordination among authorities that has resulted
Bird flu outbreak confirmed in Kottayam district
Preventive measures have been intensified after H5N1 was confirmed in ward 16 of Udayanapuram grama panchayat in Vaikom
LG VK Saxena Inaugurates RDD Complex, Resource Centre & Co-Working Space In Kargil
Kargil, Apr 12: The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, today inaugurated the newl
Seat Reservation Process Begins For Odisha Panchayat Polls 2027
Political activity gains momentum; PR representatives tilt towards ruling BJP
The taluk and gram panchayat officers, development officers, bill collectors and other staff deserve appreciation for th
Technology clinic workshop for automobile service units opens
Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Priyank Kharge announces plans for establishing dedicated auto park in
J&K | ACB Nabs Panchayat Official In Kulgam While Accepting Bribe
Srinagar, Apr 9 : The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday trapped and arrested a Panchayat Secretary in Kulgam for
EDITORIAL The govt must ensure that HC directions on illegal constructions are adhered to The High Court of Bombay at Go
As Karnataka is facing the peak summer heat,Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj and IT and BT Priyank Kharg
Kerala polls: Cash-for-votes row in Palakkad rocks BJP on election eve
Congress and Communist Party of India (Marxist)circulate videos purportedly showing a woman accompanying Bharatiya Janat
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Special polling team moves to Edamalakkudy panchayat with RRT protection
To ensure a peaceful election, 3,378 police personnel have been deployed across the five Assembly constituencies in Iduk
Farmers seek lift irrigation project from Moyar as water scarcity grips Thalavadi
Several panchayats, including Bynapuram, Diginarai, Arulavadi, and Thalavadi, are facing acute drought, forcing resident
Ashok Gehlot Criticizes Delay in Rajasthan Local Body Elections as Constitutional Crisis
Jaipur, April 8: Senior Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot, has accused the BJP-led st
Palaniswamiis coasting along with the support ofPMKin Edappadi
TheDMKwon in the constituency in 1967 and 1971. Thereafter, theAIADMKhas won seven times, out of which Mr.Palaniswami ha
Agriculture Supervisor Caught Taking Bribe in Bhiwadi ACB Trap
Jaipur, April 7, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) The Anti Corruption Bureau Rajasthan has arrested an agriculture supervisor for a
Tackle drinking water problem on top priority, Yadgir officers told
Chief Executive Officer of Zilla Panchayat Lavish Ordia chairs a review meeting through video conference with taluk and
Himachal Pradesh High Court Halts 5% Reservation for Deputy Commissioners in Panchayat Elections
Shimla, April 7: The Himachal Pradesh High Court has dealt a significant blow to the state government by imposing an int
Illegal structures: High Court pulls up panchayats for non-compliance
120 civic bodies yet to comply; inquiry and action ordered Panaji: In the illegal structures matter, the High Court of B
Nalgonda To Host Innovation Panchayat On April 11
District collector Badugu Chandrashekar released the publicity poster at the Collectorate
Mudradi, Vandse, Madamakki, Sanoor, Hakladi panchayats are among six GPs chosen in Karnataka for the award
Kerala Assembly polls: Twenty20 loses Poothrikka panchayat as president quits over NDA entry
Pooja Jomon accused Twenty20 president Sabu M. Jacob of issuing her a veiled death threat, a claim Jacob refuted as unfo
BJP Bets on Social Engineering to Expand Odisha Base
The timing is equally strategic. With the 2027 panchayat and urban local body elections approaching, the BJP faces the d
Pawan Khajuria seeks redressal of basic issues, rehabilitation of flood hit families
Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Apr 5: Senior leader Pawan Khajuria held a meeting with residents of Panchayat Babey i
Minister Wants 5 Panchayats Back To Telangana
In a letter to Union home minister Amit Shah, the minister referred to earlier representations submitted regarding resto
Kerala polls: Ponguleti vows Telangana-style welfare if Congress wins
Telangana Revenue minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy, on Saturday, April 4, assured voters in Kerala that the Congress p
Bloody polls: West Bengal tops in violence during 16 State elections held in last decade
From 205 incidents in 2016 State polls to 354 in 2023 Panchayat elections, the TMC has highest involvement. Since 2018,
Election petitions must be decided on the basis of material on record: Supreme Court
The order was based on an appeal challenging a February 2025 Punjab and Haryana High Court order on elections to the pos
Centre gives extension to 74 PMGSY-I roads till Mar 2027
* CM thanks Union Minister Shivraj Singh Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 2: The Union Government has given one years
Rajasthan HC issues contempt notices over delay in panchayat, local body elections
The High Court had on November 14, 2025 directed the State government to hold these polls by April 15
Karnatakas Panchayat Tax Collection Hits Record High, Says Minister Priyank Kharge
Bengaluru, April 2: Karnatakas Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Priyank Kharge, announced on Thursday
Rajasthan High Court Issues Contempt Notice Over Delay in Local Body Elections
Jaipur, April 2: The Rajasthan High Court has issued a contempt notice to the State Election Commission (SEC) and State
Panchayati Raj, local body elections in Rajasthan set to get delayed
Population data submitted from districts to the commission were found to be incomplete and inaccurate in several instanc
CM pushes stricter waste rules for pyats under Swachh Goem drive
NT Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to review key reforms proposed
BharatNet rollout: Goa has no active village broadband points
NT Reporter Panaji Despite the Centres push to expand rural digital connectivity under the BharatNet project, Goa has ze
Himachal Pradesh High Court Issues Strict Ruling on Panchayat Delimitation
Shimla, April 2: The Himachal Pradesh High Court has taken a firm stance on the issue of Panchayat delimitation, deliver
Telangana Panchayats Win Awards For Governance & Women Empowerment
Two Panchayats in the state of Telangana were awarded under the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar annou
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