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UP adds 29 lakh voters for forthcoming panchayat polls
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UP panchayat poll roll revised; 29L voters added after major verification drive
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Himachal Pradesh Government Announces District-Level Oath Ceremony for Panchayat Heads
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Pawan Kalyan Directs Development of Zero-Discharge Panchayats for Godavari Pushkarams
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Munnar panchayat will impose plastic ban from July
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Drug-Free J&K Campaign Reaches 19th District, LG Sinha Leads Padyatra in Kishtwar
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Union govt. to train over 2,000 BDOs
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Budgams Wagoora Panchayat wins National Panchayat Award 2025
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Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Approves Regulation of Maps Approved by District Panchayats
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NEW DELHI, Jun 3: In a landmark achievement for rural Jammu & Kashmir, Wagoora Gram Panchayat in Budgam district has sec
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Congress slams RSS linked task forces for PESA, FRA implementation in MP, Chhattisgarh
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DC Anantnag chairs NCORD meeting, reviews measures against drug abuse
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Former Deputy Head Shot Dead in Jharkhand, Shocking Incident Unfolds
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Panchayat Season 5 Update: Actor Chandan Roy, who plays Vikas in the popular series 'Panchayat', has hinted at exciting
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Pull up socks, gear up for ULB, Panchayat polls: Tara Chand
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Azad Samaj Party Launches Power Change Journey to Engage with the Public
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Kerala SHRC directs RDO probe into ride collapse at amusement park
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Himachal panchayat polls: Women take the lead as turnout crosses 80 pc amid rain
Women voters significantly outnumbered men in Himachal Pradesh's final panchayat election phase, contributing to an over
High Voter Turnout in Himachal Pradesh Panchayat Elections
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JP Nadda Casts Vote in His Ancestral Village, Urges Public Participation in Panchayat Elections
Shimla, May 30: Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda voted in his ancestral village during the third phase of the H
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Polling begins in final phase of Himachal panchayat elections; over 15 lakh voters to cast ballots
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Baldev Raj for taking up restoration works in Latori on priority
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Keralas first tribal panchayat gets modern menstrual shelter for women
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M3M Foundation Hosts Grand Convocation Ceremony at iMpower Academy for Skills, Samalkha
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Suryapet Sarpanch, Panchayat Secretary Booked for Relocating 87 Stray Dogs
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Lucknow, May 28: The National Panchayati Raj Gram Pradhan Organization has expressed gratitude towards the Yogi governme
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Telangana Launches Massive T-Fiber Push to Deliver High-Speed Internet to Every Village
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Minister promises to replant damaged crops in Kozhikode
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Admin Secy reviews progress of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Schemes in UT Ladakh
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Pay Gram Panchayat Salaries on 1st, Says Revanth
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CM for enabling panchayats to credit their own source revenue in bank accounts
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Punjab civic polls: Cong candidate injured in Raikot attack; 31.6% voter turnout recorded till noon
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UP government extends role of gram pradhans as administrators after panchayat tenure ends
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Alliance Differences Resurface in Chandragiri, Jana Sena Worker Protests Against TD MLA
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Apni Party Flags Delay In Panchayat, ULB Polls In J&K
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BJP's Nabin holds strategy session in Karnataka ahead of civic, assembly polls
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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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Bihars Crime Control Measures: A Response to Opposition Criticism
Patna, May 20: The Bihar governments decision to set up support camps in every panchayat has been welcomed by JDU spokes
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
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
Bihar Launches Support Camp Campaign, Leaders Praise Chief Ministers Decision
Patna, May 19: The Bihar government has initiated a Support Camp Campaign under Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary. Ministe
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.
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
P.C. Vishnunadh, who took oath as a Minister in the newly sworn-in Kerala government, is married to Ha.Ma. Kanaka, a Kan
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
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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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.