327 candidates in fray for 50 zilla pyat seats
Panaji/Margao/ Vasco: A total of 327 candidates have filed nominations for the 50 seats in the North Goa and South Goa Z
Unique Campaigns Make Panchayat Polls in Telangana Livelier
Problem due to monkeys in many villages has made the campaigning in Nerella gram panchayat of Kamalapur mandal in Hanamk
Chopde CCC humble Kanchole CC by 99 runs
Shapora : Chopde CCC registered a commanding 99-run victory over Kanchole in a C Division North Zone clash at the ODM, S
All Set For Polling In First Phase Of Grama Panchayat Elections
The collector said 2089 ballot boxes have been made available in the district for the first phase of Panchayat elections
Ernakulam records 74.52% voter turnout in local body polls
The polling percentage surpassed the 2020 figure of 72.49% with municipalities recording 75.09% and tri-level panchayats
Palakkad sets up 2,749 polling booths; Tamil ballot labels in 93 wards
Around 28.6 lakh voters will cast their ballots from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday. In six grama panchayats near Tamil N
Collector seeks cooperation from political parties, voters for peaceful polling in Kannur
A total of 5,472 candidates are in the fray across all three tiers of panchayats and urban bodies
Shun politics of the past, reach out to all communities, Anbumani tells PMK functionaries
At a meeting of the partys union, town panchayat, corporation area secretaries and presidents at Mamallapuram, he says h
Gujarat removes 22.68 lakh workers from MGNREGA records
AHMEDABAD: Fresh official data tabled in Lok Sabha on 9th December paints an alarming picture of mass deletions under MG
Woman allegedly linked to gangster-politician Mukhtar held in Ghazipur for land grabbing, extortion
LUCKNOW: A 50-year-old woman allegedly led by gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, was arrested by the Ghazipur po
Entering the final stretch, Nagalassery panchayat candidates make a run for it
PALAKKAD: Election campaign mornings rarely begin with the patter of running shoes. On Saturday, Nagalassery grama panch
A flashback to Kochis first thriller corporation election
Kochis engagement with organised civic governance began long before India became independent. The Dutch established the
Karnataka Govt Plans One KPS in Every Gram Panchayat in Phased Manner
Each KPS will be upgraded to provide adequate academic and physical infrastructure for at least 1,200 students, as presc
Kerala local body polls sees over 32% turnout in first five hours
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A voter turnout of 32.04% was recorded in the first five hours of polling in the first phase of the
Silent campaigning unfolded across three Municipal Corporations, 39 municipalities, seven district panchayats, 75 block
LDF vies for a coup in a district perceived a UDF bastion
Landslide rehabilitation remains the central electoral issue, extending beyond the three wards in Meppadi grama panchaya
Telanganas 65 L SHGs driving womens empowerment: Seethakka
Hyderabad: With nearly 65 lakh self-help groups (SHGs) transforming rural and urban economies, Telangana has become a mo
Telangana Panchayat Polls: Candidates Sign Bond Declarations to Win Voters Trust
From tax waivers to surrendering property, village-level candidates adopt legal-style pledge papers to convince skeptica
Ink issues and faulty EVMs cause chaos at start of local body elections in Thiruvanthapuram
THIRUVANTHAPURAM: The first phase of local body elections began on Monday amidst crises and uncertainties across the cap
JKPSC age relaxation issue : AJKPC demands appointment of Liaison Officer between CM & LG offices
JAMMU: The All Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Conference (AJKPC) has expressed serious concern over the way the JKPSC age-r
After years of flood risk, Varadharajapuram residents hope for safer monsoons with new projects
The panchayat was one of the prominent residential neighbourhoods developed in the 1970s, with more than 70 different la
This Grama Panchayat Elections Were a Memory Forever Some GPs and Wards in Nalgonda
A Poignant Poll as Submergence-Area Villages Vote for the Last Time
DEHRADUN: After breaking Uttarakhands decades-old political jinx in 2022becoming the first party to win back-to-back man
CHANDIGARH: With the assembly elections in Punjab scheduled to be held after 14 months, Shiromani Akali Dal president Su
Kerala local body polls: Broad narratives and ground realities
KOCHI: This has been a local-body election in which local concerns have been swept up by broader narratives. Instead of
IUML aims for young women to lead the party: Jayanthi Rajan
KOZHIKODE: IUML has fielded young women leaders in the local body elections to groom them for future responsibilities, s
LDF, UDF draw up independent route to win Kizhakkambalam
KOCHI: Aiming to defeat the Kitex-backed Twenty20 party, which has dominated the Kizhakkambalam panchayat for the past 1
PALAKKAD: As Kerala enters the final phase of preparations for the local body elections, a deep sense of unease is growi
Insider track | Russian folk tune and Indian link
At the Rashtrapati Bhavan state dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu for Vladimir Putin, the Rashtrapati Bhavan Nav
Panchayat polls: Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira slams gross incompetence, silence of SEC
BJP Gears Up for Next Uttar Pradesh Assembly Polls
The BJP leadership, it is learnt, wants the coming panchayat polls to be used as a testing ground before the next Assemb
Case Against Goa Nightclub Owners, Event Organisers After 25 Killed In Fire
Police registered an FIR against two owners of Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, its manager, and event organisers a
Six killed after car plunges into 800-foot ravine in Nasik
MUMBAI: Six people were killed after the Innova they were travelling in plunged into an 800-foot ravine near the famous
Goa Nightclub Blaze: 3 Senior Government Officials Suspended
Three senior officials of the Goa government, including the then Director of Panchayat, were suspended on Sunday in conn
RAIPUR: For the approximately 150 tribal families in Kondapalli gram panchayat, located in the edgy district of Bijapur,
In play in the first phase of polling on Tuesday are three Municipal Corporations, 39 municipalities, seven district pan
After a massive fire at the 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub in Goa claimed the lives of 25 people, including tourists an
In play in the first phase of polling on Tuesday (December 9) are three Municipal Corporations, 39 municipalities, seven
Women, tourists among 23 dead after cylinder blast sparks fire at Goa nightclub
At least 23 people were killed in a blaze at a nightclub in North Goa following a cylinder blast late on Saturday night.
Fringe political players eye local gains in Kerala, challenging Keralas dominant fronts
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Meet the political parties that command other states but barely make a blip on Keralas electoral rad
INTERVIEW| With the LDF, we have achieved a lot more for Christians
KOTTAYAM: KC(M) is LDFs trump card in central Travancore and the Christian belts across the state. In an interview to TN
BJPs quiet gains may unsettle LDF-UDF duopoly in Tiruvalla
PATHANAMTHITTA: Amid the tug-of-war between the LDF and the UDF for control of Tiruvalla municipality, the BJP has been
Minister Dar inaugurates key eco-tourism, dev projects in Baramulla
BARAMULLA: In a major push towards strengthening eco-tourism and boosting employment opportunities in Jammu & Kashmir, M
Goas ZPs are ineffective, butstepping stone for politicians
Soiru Velip Panaji As the state heads for the December 20 zilla panchayat elections, one incontrovertible fact remains f
Faced criticism from my own community for advocating creamy layer principle: Ex-CJI Gavai
MUMBAI : Former Chief Justice of India B R Gavai on Saturday said he faced criticism from his own community for stating
Local body polls too complex to be a referendum on LDF government in Kerala
An analysis of the previous three-tier local body elections reveals that regional issues and candidates outweigh State-l
Etala Targets Huzurabad MLA In Campaign Rally
BJP MP Etala Rajendar indirectly criticised BRS MLA Padi Koushik Reddy during a local body election campaign rally held
Kannurs electoral battlefield: fronts weigh gains and losses as rebel surge reshapes equations
LDF holds structural dominance across the district. Capturing Kannur Corporation remains its symbolic objective, while d
Other fronts stay hopeful in this one-time Congress bastion
In 2020, with the support of the KC(M), the LDF won several seats and came to power in the Idukki district panchayat, th
Panchayat secretary nabbed for corruption in Indiramma housing scheme
Hyderabad: The Panchayat secretary of Kannepalli village in Mancherial district was nabbed by the Telangana Anti-Corrupt
Himachal Congress will be re-constituted within three months, says State unit chief Vinay Kumar
CHANDIGARH: With an eye on the 2027 assembly elections, the Himachal Pradesh Congress unit president Vinay Kumar said th
Kerala local body polls: Land crunch shrinksMunnarsward count after delimitation
Absence of land for house construction has resulted in families shifting to nearby panchayats, which has led in the ward
CM pledges support to SKIMS for capital investment
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 5: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today presided over the 43rd Foundation Day celebr
Minister lays foundation stone for Nagbal Playfield at Ladoora
Excelsior Sports Correspondent BARAMULLA, Dec 5: In a significant step towards strengthening the sports infrastructure i
Affordable Housing Scheme For Middle Class Families Soon: Ponguleti
Strict action was being taken to ensure corruption-free implementation, citing the suspension of nine panchayat secretar
Sahkar Taxi to become the largest cooperative taxi company in some years :Amit Shah
Union Minister Amit Shah announced plans for 'Sahakar Taxi' to become India's largest cooperative taxi company. He detai
Panchayats Elect Sarpanches Unanimously in Erstwhile Adilabad
Tribal village elders drive consensus picks as unanimous polls drop this cycle sharply
Arunachal minister sparks row for saying non-BJP panchayats will lose govt schemes
GUWAHATI: An Arunachal Pradesh minister has stoked a controversy by publicly announcing that panchayat seats where rulin
Congress slams Arunachal Ministers no scheme if BJP loses threat
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has won a sizeable number of panchayat and municipal seats in the State unopposed
CM Omar Abdullah Addresses 43rd Foundation Day Of SKIMS
SRINAGAR, Dec 5: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today presided over the 43rd Foundation Day celebrations of the Sher-i-Kas
150 Leaders Join Congress Ahead of Panchayat Polls in Telangana
State government adviser Mohammad Ali Shabbir welcomed them into the party
KTR Demands Rs 50 Lakh Ex Gratia for Sai Ishwars Death
By reducing BC reservations to just 17% in Panchayat elections, the Chief Minister has stabbed the backward communities
NC Remembers Sheikh Abdullah, Farooq Calls for Discipline, New Faces in Politics
SRINAGAR: National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah on Friday urged party workers to maintain unity and disciplin
Telangana HC junks plea against collectors over BC quota in panchayat polls
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Thursday, December 4, dismissed a quo warranto petition filed by the BC Welfare A
Telangana HC declines to halt panchayat polls, cites constitutional bar
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Thursday, December 4, ruled that constitutional provisions bar judicial interfere
AIMIM MLAs Wife Najma Sultana Files Nomination for Sarpanch Post in Baswapur in Medak
Former two-time corporator enters village politics in Medak district ahead of panchayat polls
Enforcement squads struggle as poll campaign materials flood city
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Local body polls are taking a heavy toll on the capital, with illegal flex boards and campaign mater
Hub of miscreants to tourist haven, Pathiramanal all set for new dawn
ALAPPUZHA: After years of neglect, the picturesque Pathiramanal Island in Vembanad Lake is receiving a new lease of life
Telangana HC Rejects Pleas On Panchayat Poll Quota Rules
The petitioners contended that the authorities relied on outdated 2011 Census data without taking into consideration the
Model Panchayats Set Examples in Village Development
The progressive and award-winning villages are inspiring voters to demand comparable progress in the high-stakes polls.
Narendra N Yadav is new dy speaker
In a remarkable show of unity, 74-year-old veteran JD(U) leader Narendra Narayan Yadav has been elected as the Deputy Sp
DDO System Launched To Strengthen Village-Level Governance
Pawan Kalyan launches new DDO system aimed at stronger panchayats and Gram Swaraj
Cannot interfere in panchayat poll process, says HC
Courts cannot interfere with the process of elections once the notification is issued, as per Article 243-O of the Const
Educated Professionals Join Sarpanch Race in Warangal, Karimnagar
Educated professionals reshape grassroots politics in Warangal and Karimnagar panchayat polls.
DVAC police book town panchayat official for graft in Virudhunagar district
Ahead Of 2025 Panchayat Polls, Congress Opts For Solo Fight In Uttar Pradesh
The shift comes at a time when the Grand Old Party is recalibrating its strategy in the Hindi heartland, especially afte
Keralas women leaders redefine local governance amid challenges, change
KOCHI: Man is defined as a human being and a woman as a female whenever she behaves as a human being she is said to imi
Kakkanad mobility hub promised in UDF district panchayat manifesto
KOCHI: The Congress-led UDF on Wednesday released the election manifesto for the Ernakulam district panchayat, pinning i
UDFs manifesto for Ernakulam district gives thrust to tourism, waste management, public transport
The manifesto outlines plans for modern technologies in waste treatment, a mobility hub in Kakkanad, tourism fairs and f
Illegal houses to be regularised under Mhaje Ghar scheme before 2027 polls
Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday announced that the unauthorised houses of the families availing the Mh
AAP names nominees for zila parishad and panchayat samiti polls
Eight lakh children dropped out of schools in academic year, 3.7 lakh girls: Minister
NEW DELHI: India recorded nearly 8.5 lakh out-of-school children (OoSC) in 2025-26, of whom 3.7 lakh were girls, the Cen
67.63 pc voter turnout recorded in Maharashtra local bodies polls
Mumbai: A voter turnout of 67.63 per cent was recorded in the first phase of elections to 263 municipal councils and nag
Devendra Fadnavis calls out state election bodys wrong decision
A Bharatiya Janata Party Chief Minister, in this case Maharashtras Devendra Fadnavis has found fault with his states Chi
Arunachal panchayat polls: CM Khandu hails BJP's winning show
BJP won 58 zilla parishad members (ZPMs), four corporators of the Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC) and 5,037-gram pa
Edamalakkudy keeps a list of grievances ready for the poll winner
The first tribal panchayat in the State, formed in 2010, is yet to have a proper road and residents have to walk hours t
Fund allotment to local bodies declining in Kerala
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state governments actual fund allotment to local self-government institutions (LSGI) has seen a
Back to basics: With poll aspirations, five ex-MLAs look to retrace their steps in Kerala
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Taking their politics to the grassroots, five former MLAs are contesting the upcoming local-body ele
Return of Sambar Munnani to take on IUML in Ponmundam grama panchayat
MALAPPURAM: In Keralas political convention, Ponmundam grama panchayat in Malappuram is an anomaly. Here, state-level al
Aijaz Asad reviews Centrally Sponsored Schemes of RDD & PR Department
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 2: Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, Mohammad Aijaz A
Panchayat polls: State commission does away with NOC, NDC requirement
Bombay HC bench order delays Maharashtra local body results to Dec 21; Opposition raises concern
MUMBAI: Following directions from the Bombay High Courts Nagpur bench, the State Election Commission has postponed the l
Rs 349.94 Lakh Goat Farm Project Unveiled as Mega Kisan Mela Opens in Kathua
SRINAGAR: A grand District Mega Kisan Mela was inaugurated today at Ghatti, Kathua by Minister for Agriculture Productio
Sonia Gandhi to contest panchayat elections? BJP plays a trick in Kerala local polls
What if we told you that Sonia Gandhi is contesting the panchayat election from the spectacular hill town of Munnar in K
Pleas for reservations re-determination for panchayat elections posted before HC division bench
From teen in RSS shakha to Speaker's Chair: Bihar BJP leader Prem Kumar's long journey
PATNA: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Prem Kumar was elected unanimously as Bihar Assembly Speaker on Tuesday, a d
Violence, clashes reported in first phase of Maharashtra local body polls
The first phase of polling for 264 municipal councils and nagar panchayats in Maharashtra on Tuesday was marred by viole
Kerala's Sonia Gandhi Contesting Local Body Poll on BJP Ticket
The 34-year-old candidate, who is married to Subhash, a panchayat general secretary of the BJP, is contesting from Nalla
Journalists Step In To Perform Last Rites Of Destitute Woman In Odisha
The woman, identified as Rangalata Sadangi, a resident of Lendura Bhagwanpur village under Kalamishri panchayat in the C
SC expresses concern over 'closure' of DCW says 'where will women in distress go'
NEW DELHI: Where will the women in distress go, the Supreme Court on Tuesday asked as it expressed concern over the 'clo
Forum for Good Governance warns against unconstitutional unanimous polls in gram panchayats
Video shows Shiv Sena MLA entering poll booth while woman votes in Hingoli; probe ordered
Election officials have launched a probe after a video purportedly showed Shiv Sena MLA Santosh Bangar entering a pollin
20-minute marriage! Bride unsubscribes after seeing grooms home
In Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, a wedding took an unexpected turn when the bride, Pooja, declared she would not live with her
BJP Picks 'Sonia Gandhi' For Local Polls In Kerala's Munnar, Giving Congress A Headache
Sonia Gandhi, the BJP candidate from the Munnar panchayat, has become the focus of local interest.
From Tawang To Anantnag, Students Debate Real Governance Issues In Mock Gram Sabhas
In a month-long initiative of the Panchayati Raj Ministry, students across Navodaya Vidyalayasin states debated local de
Issue TCs within 15 days or face action, education dept tells schools
BENGALURU: Following a directive from the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (KSCPCR), the educat
Cuteness chori along the thin line between creative & cringe
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With the election season in full swing, voters across the state are weighing their choices. They are
As UDF hopes to hold fortress, LDF and NDA look to breach Vellanad
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Vellanad panchayat - ranked the second-best in the state and 75th in the national Mission Antyodaya
Voting begins in 264 Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats in Maharashtra
Nearly one crore voters are eligible to exercise their franchise in the first round of the multi-tier rural and urban lo
From brown to bloom: Visitors make beeline for teashop owners roadside garden
MALAPPURAM: In Angadipuram panchayat, the dusty brown landscape of the rural road undergoes a sudden colour shift in the
Govt re-constitutes UTLSC, DLCs under VVP-II
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 1: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has reconstituted the Union Territory level Scree
ZP polls: CM says three segments allotted to MGP
NT Reporter Panaji/Ponda Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday said that altogether three seats have been allotted to t
Make deleted voter list public, demands Viegas
NT Reporter Margao Benaulim MLA Venzy Viegas on Monday demanded that the Election Commission (EC) make public the list o
Aldona MLA calls police action trespass after GFP meet stopped in Canacona
NT Reporter Mapusa Aldona Congress MLA Carlos Ferreira criticised the Canacona police inspector and his team for stoppin
Civic polls in Maharashtra are set to commence on December 2. This marks the first major statewide election since last y
HC directs robust sea wall along Edavanakkad coast
This followed a plea by residents of the area who pointed out that the panchayat has a coastal shore of approximately 2.
Fisher hamlets in Sirkazhi reel under water stagnation, sea erosion
Rainwater has continued to stagnate in low-lying streets and around houses, with no visible outlet. Similar conditions p
Number of village panchayats in the Nilgirisdistrict increases from 35 to 88
The new village panchayats have been formed by splitting 27 existing village panchayats. The government has taken the de
Manipur government forms panels to rehabilitate displaced people after month-long protest
GUWAHATI: Manipur government on Monday constituted state and district levels committees to strengthen the ongoing effort
'Want votes? Then, answer our questions,' say posters put up by voters in Kochi's Chellanam
KOCHI: Gone are the days when the citizens could be taken for a ride by the politicians through false promises. Today, t
Municipal Councils, Local Bodies Polls In Maharashtra Tomorrow
Maharashtra will witness local body elections on Monday with voting scheduled for 242 municipal councils and 46 nagar pa
Man booked for issuing fake govt orders related to rural development, cheating GP member
BENGALURU: The Vidhana Soudha police have registered a case against a man for allegedly creating and circulating fake go
IUML leader Saidalavis 20-year-old Jamaat critique boomerangs
MALAPPURAM: Two decades ago, Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) state vice president C P Saidalavi authored a blistering
Maharashtra local body elections in Baramati, five other councils rescheduled
The SEC had earlier directed that municipal council and nagar panchayat elections must not proceed where appeals related
Mom-in-law vs daughter-in-law in Pallickals Chennampallil
PATHANAMTHITTA: In-law rivalry, like the one in soap operas, is unfolding in Pallickal grama panchayat in Pathanamthitta
From Jasmine to Kanakambaram: How flowers in Chennai reveal caste, class divides
As the morning light filters through the doorway of Sujathas puja room in central Chennai, she kneels before the altar,
Village panchayats daily dumping ruins river Cooum at Maduravoyal
Maharashtra Ministers Take Money Advice to Women Sparks Row
The elections to 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats will take place on December 2, and votes will be counted
Election process for Mohali panchayat samiti, zila parishad adjourned
Over 25K candidates enter fray for Telanganas Panchayat elections
Hyderabad: More than 25,000 candidates filed their nominations for the first phase of Gram Panchayat elections in Telang
Out of about 26,000 voters in Chinnalapatti Town Panchayat, around 7,200 eligible names of voters were termed as shifted
Revenue-Rich Panchayats See Fierce Contests in Local Polls
High-income gram panchayats in Nalgonda and Khammam draw multiple contenders for sarpanch seats due to business potentia
Maharashtra Minister and BJP leader Jaykumar Gore on Saturday urged women voters to remain loyal to Chief Minister Deven
Despite majority of the villages in Dakshina Kannada being declared ODF-Plus, throwing waste in open places and drains w
A billion saves Maharashtra PWD from losing Rs 111 crore in cheque fraud; 2 arrested
A sharp State Bank of India official in Palghar thwarted a massive Rs 111 crore scam by spotting unusual 'million' and '
Anekal residents in Bengaluru demand repair of neglected roads
BENGALURU: Hundreds of residents from Chandapura, Heelalige, Sampige Nagar, Anantha Nagar and 17 villages in Anekal Talu
KOZHIKODE: Koyilandy MLA Kanathil Jameela passed away on Saturday at a private hospital in Kozhikode following illness.
Mayors step aside as assembly beckons
KOCHI : A student who has passed Class 10 cannot be admitted back to Class 8. General Education Minister V Sivankuttys r
Threats and accusations... our growth scares parties
KOCHI: People who label us a CSR party are scared of our growth, Twenty20 chief coordinator Sabu Jacob tells TNIE, as th
In Olavanna, a veteran emergency responder takes on leading fronts
KOZHIKODE: A 60-year-old local hero, known for his four decades of volunteer work as an emergency responder, is in the e
Revanth Sets Congress 90% Victory Target in Local Polls
A key agenda of the December 2 meeting is to persuade rival candidates in select gram panchayats to withdraw from the co
ZP elections: Model Code of Conduct comes into force
NT Reporter Panaji With the State Election Commission Saturday announcing the schedule for the general elections to the
Panchayat Polls: Phase-I of Nominations Ends on Saturday, Phase-II To Begin on Sunday
In the first phase, panchayat elections will be held for 4,236 sarpanch posts and 37,440 wards in 189 mandals of 31 dist
Vedaranyam taluk worst hit with widespread flooding
In Kodiyakkadu (Kizhakku Theru), water entered several households, forcing families to move to an anganwadi within the p
Congress Shows Unity Ahead Of Sarpanch Elections In Adilabad
The coordination meeting, which will bring together key leaders from across the district, will finalise candidates in co
Educated Youth, Women Bring Energy To Sarpanch Polls
In some gram panchayats, family members, even siblings, have filed nominations against each other. High competition is b
Priyank Kharge seeks Central share of funds for Jal Jeevan Mission
Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj and IT/BT Priyank Kharge on Saturday urged Union Jal Shakti Minister C
Kerala local body polls: Controversial brewery takes centre stage in Elappully panchayat
Congress contesting 158 out 288 municipal council president posts in December 2 local body polls
The Congress will contest 158 municipal council president posts in Maharashtra's upcoming December 2 elections. This inc
Prime Video's Bandish Bandits Season 2 has been awarded with the Best Web Series (OTT) honour at the 56th International
Special drive nets 2.68 crore in tax in gram panchayats in Yadgir in a day
The zilla panchayat launched a special drive with the slogan Pay your tax and exercise your responsibility (Terige pavat
AIMIM eyes major gains in Maharashtra ahead of local body polls
Hyderabad: The All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) is looking forward to consolidating its dominance in Mahar
There are nine reserved seats for women, seven for OBCs, and one for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) i
Last day to file nominations for first phase of Telangana Gram Panchayat Elections-2025
A Dozen Bangladeshi with Indian aide arrested in Murshidabad
Murshidabad Police arrested 13 individuals, including twelve Bangladesh nationals and one Indian national, during a raid
Thiruvananthapuram restaurant owner caught dumping waste made to clean it up himself
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A restaurant owner in Thiruvananthapuram who repeatedly dumped waste in a public place was caught in
Maharashtra local body polls can proceed subject to SC decision
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday said the Maharashtra state election commission will conduct local body polls as s
Sky-dining platform stuck in mid-air in Adimali; family rescued after two hours
IDUKKI: A four-member family from Kozhikode, currently residing in Mangalore, had a narrow escape after getting stranded
Tribespeoples boycott threat pays off in Vattavada, Edamalakkudy of Idukki district
IDUKKI: The tribal communitys threat of boycotting the upcoming local body polls has triggered a political tremor in Idu
90-day-old Chetan Bhagat star campaigner of CPM in Thavanur
MALAPPURAM: As local body election campaigning picks up momentum, Chetan Bhagat is grabbing voters attention in Thavanur
Late by 6 months, Punjab zila parishad, panchayat samiti elections on Dec 14
BRS to Mark Nov 29 as Deeksha Divas
These preparations also come in the run up to the elections of gram panchayats and the BRS leadership hopes that celebra
Telangana High Court Refuses to Stay GO 46 on Local Body reservation
With this, the path was cleared for the state government to proceed with the panchayat elections next month.
Telangana BC Panel Seeks Halt to Panchayat Polls
Panel says BC reservation dropped unfairly; urges high-level review
Alliance Talks Shift to Villages As Gram Panchayat Polls Near in Telangana
Village alliances shift as CPI, CPM, BRS and BJP plan different strategies
Trinamool Leader Shot Dead In West Bengal, Aide Critically Injured
A Trinamool gram panchayat member was shot dead and his associate critically injured after unidentified assailants opene
Maharashtra govt declares paid holiday on Dec 2 for voting in civic council, nagar panchayat polls
The holiday directive will apply to all workers, employees and officers who are voters in the polling areas, irrespectiv
Punjab Zila Parishad, Panchayat Samiti polls to be held on December 14, 50% seats reserved for women
CHANDIGARH: Punjab will hold the long-overdue Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections on December 14, with 50 per c
Telangana High Court Refuses to Stay Panchayat Election Process
Court questions timing of petition challenging reservation GO
Arunachal SEC introduces on-the-spot voting facility for personnel engaged in civic poll duty
ITANAGAR: The State Election Commission (SEC) has, for the first time in Arunachal Pradesh, introduced on-the-spot votin
Telangana HC stays Mahamoodpatnam panchayat poll
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has stayed the panchayat election of Mahamoodpatnam village in Kesamudram mandal of
CPI(M) panchayat member arrested for assaulting BLO during SIR in Kerala
Vets, vax & woofs: Kochi's stray dogs get anti-rabies shots
Over the past few days, young men and women sporting bright yellow T-shirts have been spotted running with pole-nets beh
Rahul stays away from campaign; leaders keep mum
PALAKKAD: As in the past one week, on Thursday evening, Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil was all set to hit his unofficia
UDF-Welfare split sets stage for high-voltage fight in Mukkam
KOZHIKODE: Five years ago, Mukkam municipality stood balanced, 15 seats on one side, 15 on the other, and a single rebel
No vote from home for elderly and PwD voters
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Unlike the Lok Sabha and assembly polls, there will be no vote from home facility in this local body
Lord Ayyappas gold stolen, CPM reluctant to take action
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: As the state heads for the local body elections, senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala exudes co
Panchayat polls to be held after Disaster Act lifted in HP: CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
DC Kulgam reviews RDD sector; stresses timely completion of works
KULGAM,Nov 27: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Rur
HC To Hear Petitions Challenging Reduction of BC Quota in Panchayat Polls Today
Judge examines if a single bench can hear new petitions
Magic Drain Construction Planned Across Andhra Pradesh
The Deputy Chief Minister observed the magic drain that was built in the village at a cost of Rs 77,173, drawn from MGNR
Congress Slashed Quota to 17% in Several Districts, Says Laxman
Out of 12,733 gram panchayats, BC reservations have dropped from 2,404 (23 per cent) in 2019 to just 2,176 in 2025, high
Dalit community in Uttarakhand elects its own village head, breaking a 150-year tradition
DEHRADUN: In a significant assertion of self-determination, the Dalit community of Bijnu Bijnad village in the remote Ja
BC Quota Dipped by 1.39% Due to SC Order, Says Govt
Out of the 12,751 gram panchayats in 2019, 10,293 were non-scheduled, where STs received 6.68 per cent of seats, SCs 20.
Congress Flagpoles Vandalised in YadadriBhongir Villages
The incident occurred just hours after Telangana Jagruthi founder K Kavitha reportedly urged BCs to remove Congress flag
Seeking the people's mandate in absentia
Sainul Abideen, Indian Union Muslim League candidate contesting the Karingamana ward of the Thamarassery grama panchayat
Panchayat polls: Six inter-State check posts set up in Bhadradri Kothagudem district
Rana Reviews Implementation Roadmap Of Newly Launched Development Projects In Mendhar
MENDHAR, Nov 27: A day after unveiling and laying foundation stones for developmental projects worth 80 crore in Mankot
Assam passes anti-polygamy bill, CM Himanta vows to bring UCC next if NDA retains power
GUWAHATI: The Assam Assembly on Thursday passed the Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill 2025 that prescribed stringent pu
Telangana Retains 2019 Quota For Nalgonda Gram Panchayats
These seven gram panchayats did not go to polls in 2019 due to their merger with Nakrekal municipality. Following legal
Going ahead with Panchayat elections to avoid losing 3,000 crore Central funds: Ponnam
Ponnam justifies Panchayat elections, asks BC organisations to protest at BJP and BRS
Telangana Election Commission launches grievance portal for local polls
Hyderabad: The Telangana State Election Commission (TSEC)on Wednesday, November 26, activated its grievance portal ahead
Telangana: Nomination process for first phase of Gram Panchayat elections begins
Hyderabad: The nomination process for Gram Panchayat elections in Telangana began on Thursday. Filing of nominations for
CPI(M) panchayat member accused of assaulting BLO in Keralas Kasaragod
The incident reportedly occurred during a camp organised at a booth for filling and submitting SIR forms
Telangana Gram Panchayat Polls 2025 | Election notice to first phase issued: SEC
BJP seeks to expand footprint in Maharashtra local polls, looks to edge out rivals and allies
MUMBAI: After securing a majority in the recent Assembly elections, the BJP is looking to consolidate its dominance in M
Telangana Gram Panchayat Election Process Begins Today
First phase to cover 4,236 sarpanch seats and 37,440 ward positions across 189 mandals.
HC seeks explanation from Telangana govt on panchayat reservations in Sangareddy
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Wednesday, November 26, directed the state government to file detailed counters e
INTERVIEW| There is a visible change in approach towards BJP
KOCHI: The BJPs campaign for the local-body elections is focused on development issues, state general secretary Anoop An
Petition challenges panchayat poll reservations in Telangana HC
Hyderabad: A petition has been filed in the Telangana High Court challenging Government Order (GO) No. 46, issued on Nov
Zohran Mamdani. The name is everywhere. For all those who are fortunately content with the drama of local politics, this
Manjeshwar panchayat, where independents had the last laugh
KASARGOD: In the local body elections of 2020, the LDF wrested power in 19 of the 39 panchayats in Kasaragod district, w
If looking for excuse, find better one: HP BJP slams Congress over delay in panchayat polls
Its IUML vs others in Ponmundam panchayat
IUML is fielding candidates for 16 of the 18 seats under its official ladder symbol, while the Congress and the CPI(M) a
We will burn Lanka: Devendra Fadnavis responds to Eknath Shinde's jibe
Fadnavis was addressing BJP workers at Dahanu during a campaign rally for the municipal council and nagar panchayat poll
Green Ambassadors Protest Over Unpaid Salaries in Anakapalle
Workers say most panchayats ignored govt order to clear pending payments
BC Unions Protest Against Quota Criteria for Panchayat Polls
BCJAC chairman R. Krishnaiah launched a day-long hunger strike, reiterating the demand for 42 per cent reservation for B
Pawan Kalyan launches Palle Panduga 2.0 to transform Andhra Pradeshs rural landscape
With a 6,787 crore outlay, the programme covers over 13,000 gram panchayats and 53,000 development projects, aiming to d
Students from government schools across Punjab showcase debating skills in mock assembly session
CHANDIGARH: In a unique initiative to mark Constitution Day and inspire young minds, the Punjab Government organised a m
Congress workers confront minister Seethakka over BC quota in local polls
Hyderabad: Ahead of the Telangana local body elections, a group of Congress workers protested against Telangana Panchaya
West Bengal CM says SIR exercise is putting BLOs under stress, expresses solidarity with them
KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday, once again, slammed the Election Commission of India (
Bandi Sanjay Offers Rs.10 lakh to Panchayats for Electing BJP-backed Nominees
Alleging that previous BRS and Congress governments had only deceived people in the past by promising funds to Panchayat
Madhya Pradesh court orders confiscation of 71 lakh assets of panchayat employee
These properties must be immediately handed over to the Alirajpur district magistrate, judge ordered under the Madhya Pr
NDA claims broadest presence in Kerala local elections with 21,065 candidates
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Senior BJP leader S Suresh said in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday that the NDA front has registered i
Its raining young leaders in Kerala's local body elections
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The youth and student organisations of the CPM outnumber other political groups in the number of lea
Resolving public issues; govts prime concern: Javid Dar
JAMMU: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, J
Government to release Constitution in nine regional languages, including Nepali, on Constitution Day
NEW DELHI: Marking this years Constitution Day celebrations, the Government will release translated versions of the Cons
Khammam To Hold GP Polls In Three Phases In 5,168 Polling Stations
Voters will elect sarpanches for 566 Gram Panchayats and 5,168 ward members: Reports
Gram panchayat elections to be held in three phases from December 11
Election schedule for 12,728 gram panchayats and 1.12 lakh wards issued on Tuesday
Assam anti-polygamy bill prescribes seven-year imprisonment for offenders
GUWAHATI: Assam government on Tuesday tabled a new bill banning polygamy in the state Assembly on the first day of the W
Gram Panchayats Polls in Telangana to Be Held on Dec. 11, 14, 17
The elections will be conducted from 7 am to 1 pm, while the counting of votes will be conducted on the same day from 2
Comply with 50 pc limit on quota in Maharashtra local elections: SC tell SEC
A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi was informed by the SEC that elec
Housewives must be recognised as part of 'toiling class', suggests Study
KOCHI: A new doctoral study has made two sharp observations on Kerala: Housewives must be recognised as part of the toil
Telangana SEC to Announce Gram Panchayat Election Schedule Today
State Election Commission to issue notification for polls across 12,760 panchayats and over 1.13 lakh wards in three pha
Gram panchayat employees stage protest in Kalaburagi over unpaid salary
They urged district authorities to resolve long-pending service issues affecting bill collectors, others
Rebels trouble LDF & UDF as Thiruvananthapuram corporation election picture becomes clear
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With scrutiny of nominations completed on Monday, a full picture of the electoral contests to the Th
LDF secures 14 wards in Kannur unopposed as nomination scrutiny ends
KANNUR: With the completion of the final scrutiny of nominations in Kannur, the LDF has secured uncontested victories in
Old-age home in Chennai alleges harassment, eviction pressure by civic officials
CHENNAI: An old-age home, mainly offering care to those abandoned by their families, run by Little Drops Public Charitab
AI creates flutter among voters in Kerala poll campaign
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: AI-generated videos of football legend Lionel Messi have been circulating among Keralites for almost
72,005 in the fray for local body elections in Kerala
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A total of 72,005 candidates are officially in the fray across the state for the upcoming local body
HP cabinet clears panchayat redraw amid row with Election Commission
Govt. completes reservation process for Panchayat polls, awaits High Courts decision
A court in Kerala's Alappuzha sentences key accused Prabeesh to death in Anitha murder case of 2021
ALAPPUZHA: The Alappuzha Additional Sessions CourtIII on Monday awarded death penalty to the first accused in the Anitha
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet approved a Rs 1 lakh hike in disaster relief, raising compensation for destroyed homes to Rs 8
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet approved a Rs 1 lakh hike in disaster relief, raising compensation for destroyed homes to Rs 8
Panchayats across India to observe Constitution Day on November 26 with Preamble readings
Nearly 2.63 lakh Panchayats nationwide will observe Constitution Day on November 26, 2025, by reading the Preamble in lo
KOCHI: Aiming to regain control of Keralas local bodies, the United Democratic Front (UDF) on Monday released its electi
In a spirited session, the village panchayat of Moga district has rallied together to advocate for Panjab University to
Congress demands removal of Malappattam poll officer
KANNUR: The Congress has alleged that CPM leaders in Kannur threatened UDF candidates and prevented them from filing nom
UDF says no ties, but Welfare Party members contest as independents
KOZHIKODE: Even as the Congress-led UDF maintains that it will not enter into any formal electoral understanding with th
UDFs weakness not CPMs fault, says K K Ragesh
KANNUR: CPM district secretary K K Ragesh has said that the UDF and Congress should not try to blame the CPM for not hav
The issue affects 273 grama panchayats, with 30 of these classified as severe conflict zones, according to a Forest dept
Opposition mounts against UDFs tie-up with Welfare Party
KOZHIKODE: Pressure is mounting on the UDF not to have an alliance with the Welfare Party of India, the political wing o
Rookies who redefined rural development in Kerala
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: They were once dismissed as too young, too inexperienced, too idealistic for the rough-and-tumble of
CM must fulfill promise to create new administrative units: AJKPC
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 23: All Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Conference (AJKPC), today organized a one-day con
Political fronts keen to boost panchayat tally in Ernakulam to win perception battle
Fronts in Ernakulam are counting on every institution to secure a win and shape a broader political narrative ahead of t
BRS slams number mismatch in BC, SC, ST quota for GP polls
Question logic of using 2024 caste census figures for BC reservations in gram panchayat elections while relying on 2011
Munnar hopes for stability after a term of defections, power struggle
Grama panchayat sees five different presidents in the past five years. Though UDF won the poll in 2020 with 11 seats and
Panchayat Polls: Transwoman's Candidature Accepted In Women Reserved Seat In Kerala
The transwoman Amaya Prasad is conesting as Congress led UDF candidate from Pothencode ward of district panchayat. Earli
'Arrogance caused Ravana's downfall': Eknath Shinde's veiled dig at BJP?
MUMBAI: In an apparent dig at his ally BJP, over its attempts to poach the MLAs of Shiv Sena, Maharashtra Deputy Chief M
Uttarakhand villages impose Rs one lakh fine on liquor, fast food at weddings
DEHRADUN: In a dramatic move to curb extravagance and preserve cultural heritage, 25 villages in the remote Jaunsar-Bawa
After poll drubbing, Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party dissolves all organisational units
The Jan Suraaj Party, led by Prashant Kishor, has dissolved all its organisational units from panchayat to state level a
GO on finalising reservation framework for gram panchayat elections released
You have votes, I have funds; if you reject, I will also reject: Ajit Pawar tells electors
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar told voters in Malegaon that funds for the town would be ensured only if th
CM Abdullah Welcomes Additional 50 MGNREGA Workdays For JKs Calamity-Hit Panchayats
Jammu, Nov 22: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday thanked the Centre for increasing the MGNREGA work limit for Jam
With no opposition, LDF secures four wins in Kannur
CPI(M) bags two seats in Anthoor municipality and two in Malapattam grama panchayat. DCC president says UDF candidates n
Telangana Govt Issues GO Outlining Reservation Rules for Panchayat Elections
SC, ST, and BC quotas to be assigned using caste and population data; womens reservations to be finalised through a lott
AAP announces 22 candidates for Goa Zilla Panchayat polls, to contest all 50 seats
Chhattisgarh Govt directs heads of schools to report on stray dogs, Teachers' body protest
RAIPUR: The Directorate of Public Instructions (DPI), Chhattisgarh government, has directed school principals, headmaste
Maharashtra local body elections: BJP claims 100 councillors won unopposed days ahead of polling
Elections to 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats are scheduled for December 2, and votes will be counted on D
ZP election: BJP to field 80% new faces, candidates list next week
NT Reporter Margao The president of Bharatiya Janata Partys Goa unit, Damodar Damu Naik, on Friday, announced that his p
Congress fields senior leader in Vengad panchayats 15th ward in Kannur
Seven lakh fishlings to be released in Prakasam district, says Social Welfare Minister
The initiative, launched on World Fisheries Day, will benefit individual fishermen as well as village panchayats and fis
Decision on transgender candidates plea on gender to be taken today
Amaya Prasad contesting the Pothencode division of the Thiruvananthapuram district panchayat approaches Returning Office
Kin of Maharashtra CM, two ministers elected unopposed in local body polls, Opposition cries foul
After relatives of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and two other ministers in the state government were ele
Governor Shukla questions states stance as Himachal faces row over timely panchayat polls
CHANDIGARH: Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla today took a dig at the Congress-led state government over the
UP: Swami Anand Swaroop booked for false, slanderous remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar
Ballia (UP): A case has been registered against Swami Anand Swaroop for allegedly spreading false information and rumour
IAS officer from Karnataka's Tiptur brings about RWH revolution in Madhya Pradesh
NEW DELHI/BENGALURU: In a proud moment for Karnataka, IAS officer Dr Nagarjun B Gowda, a native of Tiptur in Tumakuru di
No live-in: All-caste khap makes parental consent must for love marriages
LUCKNOW: An all-caste Sarv Khap Panchayat in Muzaffarnagar in western Uttar Pradesh, unanimously passed 11 resolutions a
Block Diwas Programme held at Panchayat Phagsoo (A) Thathri
DODA, Nov 19: The District Administration Doda today organised a Public Outreach Programme under weekly Block Diwas init
DC Udhampur presides over weekly Block Diwas programme at Panchayat Chulna
UDHAMPUR, Nov 19: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Saloni Rai, today presided over the weekly Block Diwas programme organiz
Jasrotia inaugurates development projects worth Rs 1.36 crore in Dinga Amb block
Excelsior Correspondent JASROTA, Nov 19: In a significant step towards strengthening rural infrastructure and accelerati
Smart classrooms, solar power: Childrenpush reforms at Chinchinim bal gram sabha
NT Reporter Margao A quiet hall in ChinchinimDeussua came alive on Saturday as schoolchildren took on the role of young
Family first: BJP leads in dynastic politics in upcoming Maharashtra local body polls
MUMBAI: Maharashtra this year witnessed a disappointing trend of dynastic politics as at least 33 BJP leaders fielded th
Telangana gram panchayat elections: rectifications to be submitted tomorrow
Hyderabad: The Telangana state election commission has directed the district panchayat officers to examine electoral rol
BLO dies by suicide due to work pressure in WB, CM Mamata Banerjee demands ECI to halt SIR exercise
KOLKATA: A Booth Level Officer (BLO), Shanti Muni Ekka, a resident of Rangamati panchayat, died by suicide on Wednesday
DDC Reasi convenes public grievances redressal camp at Bakal
Excelsior correspondent REASI, Nov 18: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Reasi, Nidhi Malik, today conducted a Pub
ZP polls postponed to Dec 20over seat reservation petitions
NT Reporter Panaji The elections to both zilla panchayats in the state has been postponed to December 20, 2025 by the go
Greater Tirupati to expand from Kalyani dam to IIT campus
MCT council approves plans to enlarge city limits, bringing key reservoirs and 10 consenting panchayats into the corpora