Javid Dar inaugurates BDC Building at Nagrota
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 20: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Cooperati
Mixed response in Siolim, Colvale, Aldona & Anjuna
NT Reporter Mapusa Polling for the Zilla Panchayat elections in the Siolim, Colvale, Aldona, Sirsaim and Anjuna constitu
Strong voter turnout in 7-seat Ponda taluka
NT Reporter Ponda With seven seats at stake, Ponda taluka recorded a heavy voter turnout in the Zilla Panchayat election
Record elector participation in rural Goa
NT Reporter Margao Polling for the Zilla Panchayat elections in Salcete taluka concluded on a largely peaceful note on S
66.87% voter turnout keeps Calangute candidates on edge
NT Reporter Panaji Despite various issues plaguing the coastal areas of Calangute and Candolim, the 66.87 per cent turno
Little impact on tourism along Salcete coast
NT Reporter Margao Tourism activity along the coastal belt of Salcete continued as usual even as local residents turned
Clear vote-share lead in Ernakulam district panchayat makes UDF dominance evident
The UDFs vote share reflects the sweeping victory the front scored in the local body elections, winning 25 of the 28 sea
Claims of fake votes, fraud mar local body polls in Maharashtra
Special investigations and police action launched in several districts over poll chaos and electoral fraud allegations;
Kerala local body polls: LDF leads in vote share of fronts in Thiruvananthapuram district
The LDF received 37.27% of the votes in panchayats, compared to the UDFs 35.30%, while the BJP-led NDA got 21.59%. In th
Upset over election defeat, candidate blocks road in Adilabad, cop slapped
Hyderabad: Not being able to digest his defeat in the Telangana panchayat elections held recently, a sarpanch candidate
Couple bunked college, Panchayat forced them into marriage
A college couple in Saharanpur, who bunked classes for a date, unexpectedly found themselves engaged on the same day. Ca
BJP-led Centre 'bulldozed' MGNREGA, says Sonia Gandhi; vows to fight against 'black law'
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Saturday criticised the VBG Ram G Bill , which was passed by the Parliament recently, re
Modi govt bulldozed MGNREGA, says Sonia Gandhi, vows fight against 'black law'
Sonia Gandhi has strongly criticized the Modi government's actions against MGNREGA. She stated that the government is we
Rescued from bonded labour, Telangana woman emerges as sarpanch
Hyderabad: From being a bonded labour to a village sarpanch, life has been a complete transformation for Purusaala Linga
Parliamentary panel flags violations, calls for rigorous implementation of Land Acquisition Act
NEW DELHI: A Parliamentary panel has called for the rigorous implementation of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transp
ZP elections to be held in Goa today
NT Reporter Panaji Grassroots democracy will be in a celebrative mood in Goa on Saturday as elections to both zilla panc
CM Sawant pins hopes on development, community farming to uplift rural Goa
Special Correspondent Panaji Announcing his plans to strengthen both zilla panchayats (ZP) on the eve of the elections t
Polling Underway For 23 Municipal Councils, Nagar Panchayats In Maharashtra; Results On Dec 21
Polling started for president and member posts in 23 municipal councils and nagar panchayats across Maharashtra. Countin
Kerala Animal Welfare Board floats action plan to address stray issue
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Mandatory licensing of pets and microchipping for vaccine compliance were among the proposals mooted
Kerala local body poll results: Polarisation helped UDF surge, says Congress core panel
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state Congress Core Committee, the highest decision making body constituted by the AICC, has ass
Kerala HC quashes government order granting permission for Elappully brewery
KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Friday quashed the preliminary sanction given to Oasis Commercial Private Ltd to establi
Voting begins in 23 municipal councils and nagar panchayats in Maharashtra
In the first phase, votes were cast for 263 municipal councils and nagar panchayats.
High rejection rate in Patiala and Sangrur zila parishad and panchayat samiti polls
Revanth Must Claimed Prove Public Support, Quit and Face Re-Election: Ktr
BRS leader cites panchayat poll wins, accuses Congress of misleading voters
BC Candidates Win Half of General Seats in Panchayat Polls
Secures 45% seats exceeding proposed 42% BC quota
Congress Reviews Poor Panchayat Poll Show In Nizamabad
In the Armoor Assembly constituency, 53 Congress-backed sarpanch candidates were elected, while the BJP was limited to 1
DCC strikes deal with rebel winner to retain Thiruvambady panchayat
Jithin Pallat, who contested from Punnakkal ward as a rebel candidate and won with a margin of 535 votes, will be offere
State Animal Welfare Board pushes for stricter stray dog vaccination measures in Kerala
The board also recommends bringing in amendments to the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act and the Kerala Municipalities Act to pr
Mili Mohan to be Kozhikode district panchayat president; K.K. Navas vice president
Government urged to create new panchayat to boost development in three Viziangaram villages
African swine fever resurfaces in Thrissur, authorities step up containment measures
Fresh case confirmed in Kadangode panchayat. Farms sealed, pig movement restricted as officials stress biosecurity and p
Give up junk food and consume millet-based foods, says Chamarajanagar Zilla Panchayat CEO
Prove 66 pc support from people, KTR dares Telangana CM
Hyderabad:Bharat Rashtriya Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Friday, December 19, dared Telangana Chi
Churches set ablaze as burial dispute sparks violence in Chhattisgarh village
RAIPUR: Two churches were torched, a grave was dug up and clashes left several people injured as tensions over a dispute
Rahul Gandhi slams VB-G RAM G Bill as anti-village, says Modi Govt destroyed 20 years of MGNREGA
Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday accused the Modi government of dismantl
Punjab rural polls: SAD show hints at south Malwa revival
Shiromani Akali Dal has shown signs of revival in southern Malwa, securing control of Bathinda and Muktsar zila parishad
Punjab rural polls: BJP gets 1 vote in Bhagwant Mann's village
In Punjab's rural elections, the BJP secured a meager seven zila parishad seats and 73 panchayat samiti zones, with one
Punjab's countryside has delivered a decisive verdict, with the Aam Aadmi Party dominating rural polls, securing a signi
Punjab rural polls: BSP wins 3 zila parishad, 28 panchayat samiti seats in Doaba
The Bahujan Samaj Party secured three zila parishad zones and 28 panchayat samiti zones, primarily in Jalandhar, highlig
The Aam Aadmi Party has achieved a significant victory in Punjab's zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections, securin
Anti-govt sentiments aided UDF, led to drop in NDA vote share, feels BJP
KOCHI: A 2% fall in the NDA vote share in the local body polls, despite year long preparations at the grassroots, has sh
IUMLs southern push pays dividends
MALAPPURAM: Once regarded as a party largely confined to the Malabar, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has steadily
Names of 16L MGNREGS workers out
NEW DELHI: About a month before the Centre introduced the Viksit BharatGuarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin
Minister Dar calls for vigorous awareness campaign on agriculture, allied schemes
JAMMU: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javi
Javid Dar calls for vigorous awareness on Agri, allied schemes
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 18: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Cooperati
Telangana: Nalgonda Topped State in Voter Numbers
State Election Commission secretary I. Rani Kumudini said all three phases of the gram panchayat elections were conducte
On Channis home turf Ropar, Congress resurgence in panchayat polls
More than 8.69 lakh voters to decide fate of ZP nominees
NT Reporter Panaji The State Election Commission (SEC) said that 8,69,356 voters are eligible to vote in the elections t
Bedridden seniors fear losing vote as polls lack home voting provision
NT Reporter Margao Many ailing and bedridden senior citizens, along with others facing mobility challenges, have express
Low-key campaign ends; 226 candidates vie for 50 zilla seats
NT Reporter Margao The low-profile and largely complaint-free zilla panchayat election campaign across Goa concluded on
NEW DELHI: A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj has urged the strict implementatio
People of Telangana continue to support Congress: CM Revanth
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Thursday said the Congress won 66 percent of gram panchayats in the
IUML makes historic gains across Kerala in local body polls
Party secures 3,203 seats across Corporations, municipalities and the three tiers of panchayats, 865 seats more than its
CHANDIGARH: The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has swept the zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections across the state
Jharkhand's first medical university to come up in Ranchi: Health Minister Irfan Ansari
RANCHI: Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari on Thursday said the state is all set to get its first medical university
Gram Panchayat Poll Results Will Repeat in 2029 Assembly Elections: Revanth
The Chief Minister posed a challenge to the former Chief Minister and BRS president K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) for a deba
Sub-inspector injured in stone pelting in poll counting centre in Adilabad
Hyderabad: A sub-inspector from the Gudihatnoor police station was injured due to stone pelting at the Sitagondi countin
Telangana panchayat polls: Congress wins over 53pc of all Sarpanch posts
Hyderabad: Telanganas ruling party Congress has bagged over 53 per cent of Sarpanch posts in the Gram Panchayat election
Punjab rural polls results: AAP wins over 200 zones of zila parishad, leading in panchayat samiti
The Congress was at the second spot with 60 zones, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) at the third position with 39 zones, BJP 4,
Punjab rural election results: The ruling AAP in Punjab won the zila parishad polls and was also surging in majority of
ZP polls: Parties pull out all the stops to woo voters
NT Reporter Panaji As campaigning for the zilla panchayat (ZP) elections comes to an end on Thursday evening, all politi
From learning curve to `2.5cr clout: How ZPs quietly built rural infra
Roque Dias Margao Over the past 25 years, the Zilla Panchayat (ZP) in Goa has quietly emerged as a vehicle of rural prog
Panchayat Polls Leave Aspirants in Debt and Despair
Candidates who contested the elections say they borrowed heavily, sold land, gold and other assets, and spent lavishly o
Sporadic Incidents Mar Third Phase of Panchayat Polls in Adilabad
In Komaram Bheem Asifabad district, polling was conducted in four mandals, registering an 83.32 per cent turnout, with 1
Farmers issue 20-day ultimatum over ethanol factory in Hanumangarh in Mahapanchayat
JAIPUR: Amid fears and tensions, the grand Mahapanchayat of farmers protesting against the proposed ethanol factory in H
Over 80% Turnout for Panchayat Polls in Karimnagar
Over 80% polling in most districts reflects strong rural interest in local governance
Final phase of Telangana panchayat elections sees 85pc voter turn out
Hyderabad: More than 85 per cent of eligible voters exercised their franchise in the final phase of gram panchayat elect
Bid to protect Rice bowl of Vadakara as a community reserve
Project aims at conserving Cherandathur Chira, a nearly 600 acre wetland, in Maniyur grama panchayat in Kozhikode that s
JAIPUR: An air of high tension and uncertainty prevails in Rajasthans Hanumangarh district as hundreds of farmers have b
Election results Punjab: The ruling Aam Aadmi Party and Congress are locked in a neck-and-neck fight as vote counting is
BJP's Palakkad Panchayat Candidate Fulfills Poll Promise, Rewards Soldier Who Predicted His Win
Deepak, BJPs first winner in Kodumba panchayat, fulfilled his promise by gifting a gold coin to someone who correctly pr
Punjab rural body poll results: Vote count underway for zila parishad, panchayat samiti elections
A voter turnout of 48% was recorded in the daylong polling, with over 9,000 candidates in the fray
57.91 Voting Percentage Registered in Final Phase of Gram Panchayat Polls in Telangana
Long serpentine queues of voters were seen at several polling booths to cast their vote
Polling begins for final phase of Telangana Panchayat elections
Hyderabad: Polling has commenced for the third and final phase of the Panchayat elections in Telangana. A total of 53,06
Voting Begins For Final Phase of Gram Panchayat Elections in Telangana
A total of 12,652 Sarpanch candidates are in the fray, while 75,725 are contesting for ward member posts
High command to call shots as Congress gears up for Kerala Assembly election
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Sensing a chance to come back to power in Kerala, the Congress high command is set to play a more de
UDF candidate dies by suicide after poll defeat in Kerala's Aruvikkara
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A UDF candidate who was reportedly distressed over his defeat in the local body elections died by su
Keralas best panchayat rejects ruling Left front
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Voters of Parassala, the states best panchayat, decided not to choose the front under which the loca
Claims of Left decline in Kollam baseless: CPM district acting secretary
KOLLAM: CPM district acting secretary S Jayamohan on Monday said that attempts to extrapolate local body election result
Committee constituted for integrating VPRP with GPDP in J&K
JAMMU, Dec 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a Union Territory-level Coordination Committee for integ
Congress likely to prefer single mayoral term for Kochi
The split-term arrangement has not worked well and has often led to conflicts within the UDF, especially affecting the C
Centre Releases Rs 235 Cr to Strengthen PRIs in Jammu Kashmir
SRINAGAR: The Centre on Tuesday said that it has released Rs 235 crore during the past five years to strengthen Panchaya
Centre released Rs 235 Cr for PRIs in In 5 yrs
The Centre on Tuesday said that it has released Rs 235 crore during the past five years to strengthen Panchayati Raj Ins
Jammu Kashmir Awarded 1,000 Gram Panchayat Bhawans, 1,318 Computers Under RGSA
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has been flagged as a major recipient under the revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan with
Polling for Final Phase of Gram Panchayat Elections Today
Polling in over 3,700 panchayats today; counting to begin an hour after voting ends
Changaroth grama panchayat president files complaint against caste slur
Telangana Panchayat polls: KTR accuses Congress MLAs of high-handedness
Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K.T. Rama Rao on Tuesday accused the ruling Congress party leg
IUML 'purification ritual' at panchayat office in Kozhikode sparks Left protests
KOZHIKODE (Kerala): The CPI(M)'s youth wing DYFI on Tuesday carried out a march to the Changaroth panchayat office here
Kerala CPI(M) leader booked for remarks against women
Sayed Ali Majeed booked based on a complaint by Jameela, an activist of Indian Union Muslim League. Majeed was elected a
UT-Level Committee Constituted To Integrate VPRP With GPDP For 202526
JAMMU, Dec 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a Union Territory-level Coordination Committee to ensure
'RAM G Bill will weaken MGNREGA,' says Priyanka, calls Modi govt obsessive over renaming
NEW DELHI : Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday attacked the government over its bill to replace MGNREGA, s
Telanganas Mahabubnagar to host Innovation Panchayat on December 20
An initiative of Telangana Innovation Cell, the panchayat is designed to be a direct walk-in platform bridging geographi
'RAM G Bill will weaken MGNREGA,' says Priyanka Gandhi, calls Modi govt obsessive over renaming
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized the governments bill to replace MGNREGA, saying it would weaken the Act
CPM-SDPI understanding in Azhiyoor: Congress leader Mullappally
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Senior Congress leader Mullappally Ramachandran has alleged that an open understanding between the C
LDF blames minority consolidation for Kerala local body poll loss; rejects anti-incumbency factor
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Rejecting anti-incumbency factor, the CPM and the CPI the two leading partners in the LDF have bla
Jose K Mani keeps cards close amid UDFs move to bring back KC(M)
KOTTAYAM: Close on the heels of a significant setback to the LDF in the local body elections, discussions are gathering
Political backwardness assessment to precede panchayat polls in state
ZPs serve as launchpad for aspiring leaders
Roque Dias Margao For over 25 years, zilla panchayats (ZPs) have functioned as the first rung on the political ladder fo
Four-cornered contest looms in Colvale as Congress stays out
NT Reporter Mapusa The Colvale Zilla Panchayat seat is set to witness a four-cornered contest, with sitting ZP member Ka
Woman Ragpicker Elected Ward Member In Bhadradri-Kothagudem
The BRS supported Trivenis candidature for the 11th ward of Rudrampur gram panchayat, which was reserved for Scheduled T
Welfare Pitch Paid Off For Cong. In Panchayat Polls: Komatireddy
Elected sarpanches from gram panchayats in Kanagal mandal of Nalgonda district met Venkat Reddy at his residence in Hyde
Congress Gets Twice Strike Rate Of BRS In Panchayat Poll
Ruling party won 10 times more Sarpanch posts than BJP
Pregnant tribal woman and her unborn child die due to lack of road facility in Jharkhands Gumla
RANCHI: In a heart-wrenching incident in Jharkhands Gumla, a pregnant tribal woman, Sukri Kumari and her child in the wo
Zilla Panchayat CEO continues surprise inspection of schools faring poorly in SSLC exams in Mandya
explained-or-what-is-vb-g-ram-g-new-rural-employment-law-to-replace-upa-era-mnrega
The Modi government is set to replace the United Progressive Alliances (UPA) flagship rights-based rural employment law,
CHANDIGARH: Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Monday moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court see
Someone Has to be Held Accountable: HC Converts Goa Fire Civil Suit Into PIL
Bench observed that the local panchayat had failed to take suo motu cognisance of the club and had taken no action despi
Goa nightclub fire: HC converts civil suit into PIL; says 'someone has to be held accountable'
PANAJI: The Goa bench of Bombay High Court on Monday converted a civil suit against Birch by Romeo Lane at Arpora, where
Elections will be held for 29 municipal corporations, 32 district councils, and 336 panchayat samitis.
Kerala CPM leader sparks controversy with sexist remarks against Muslim League's women candidates
Sayed Ali Majeed, a member of Kerala's ruling Communist Party of India (Marxist), who won in the Thennela Panchayat in M
KTR Hails BRS-Backed Wins in Panchayat Polls, Claims Mandate Against Congress
KTR noted that villagers prioritise stability, welfare-oriented policies, and consistency in fulfilling electoral promis
Polling underway for Panchayat, Civic bodies in Arunachal
Altogether, 440 candidates are contesting for 186 zilla parishad seats, while 39 are in the fray for 16 IMC wards and 21
Out-of-state parties grassroots push pales amid anti-incumbency
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The anti-incumbency undercurrent that shaped the 2025 local body elections also dimmed the electoral
Southern neglect in UDF leaves IUML irked
MALAPPURAM: The IUML has voiced deep dissatisfaction over what it describes as inadequate representation in southern Ker
BJP gains ground as LDF-UDF race tightens
KOLLAM: The BJP has achieved a steady rise in its electoral presence across municipal bodies in district in the just con
Red fortresses tumble as UDF scripts a comeback
KOZHIKODE: For decades, some panchayats were spoken of in political shorthand as safe, solid, and sealed. The 2025 local
IUML workers attacking our cadre: SDPI
KOZHIKODE: Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) has alleged that the IUML is mounting attacks on its cadre at various
BJPs quiet Christian outreach reshaping loyalties over time
KOCHI: For decades, Keralas Christian electorate was seen as a largely settled constituency, divided mainly between the
Grassroots reboot helps UDF break slump in Thrissur
KOCHI: The Congress-led UDFs strong showing in Thrissur, after nearly a decade of lacklustre performances, has come as a
Congress hails Shoukath factor as Anvar claims credit for Nilambur win
MALAPPURAM: The UDFs sweep of all local bodies in the Nilambur assembly constituency has triggered a bitter credit war b
BJP retains Madhur but loses much ground across Kasaragod district
KASARAGOD: With the victory in the just concluded elections, the BJP would complete ruling Madhur grama panchayat for fi
Facing a fading red star on the horizon, UDF eyes the skies
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The LSG poll outcome from the capital district will be a major morale booster for the UDF and the ND
Mere rumours, not nominating 650 people to Greater Bengaluru Authority: UDD
BENGALURU: The Urban Development Department (UDD) has clarified that allegations of nominating 650 people to Greater Ben
Elevation above caste & dynasty politics: BJPs new UP chief takes over
LUCKNOW: Union Minister of State (MoS) for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary was on Sunday appointed as the president of the BJPs
Panchayat polls in Telangana: Congress continues impressive show in 2nd phase
Hyderabad: Continuing its impressive performance in Gram Panchayat elections in Telangana, ruling Congress party won maj
BJP in MLAs meet stresses on holding of overdue elections to PRIs, urban local bodies
Party committed to strengthen grassroot democracy: Sat Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 14: To strengthen the grassroo
Piquant situation emerges on completion of DDCs term
RDD writes to Law Deptt, opinion soon Abrupt end may hit development works Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Dec 14: A piquant situa
CHANDIGARH: Punjab recorded over 48% voting in the zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections on Sunday, with more tha
J&K Panchayat, ULB elections: SEC appointment likely, poll process to resume
The long-pending process for Panchayat and Urban Local Bodies elections in Jammu and Kashmir has moved closer to resumpt
Tight Security in Maoist-Affected Areas; Phase II GP Polls Peaceful
Second phase of gram panchayat elections passes off without incidents
Congress Failed To Win Peoples Trust In GP Polls: KTR
Rama Rao alleged that Congress members were resorting to attacks on BRS leaders in villages out of fear of defeat in the
KTR warns of retaliation against Congress for attacking oppn workers
Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KTR on Sunday, December 14 warned of retaliation against Congr
Second Phase of Gram Panchayat Polls Peaceful; 105-year-old Rasool Bhi Casts Vote
District election officials monitored polling at sensitive booths through webcasting across the erstwhile Adilabad distr
Congress shows total dominance in phase-II Gram Panchayat polls in Telangana
Second Phase of Gram Panchayat Polls Ends Peacefully in Karimnagar Region
The elections also threw up human-interest stories and enforcement-related incidents
Second Phase Gram Panchayat Polls in Nizamabad Record 76.71 per Cent
High voter participation marked second phase amid tight security and monitoring
UDFs victory in Erumely refuses to translate to power
The post of panchayat president has been reserved for a SC member, and no one from UDFs elected panel is from the commun
Youth electrocuted while erecting tent during gram panchayat election campaign in Nirmal district
Telangana: Second phase of panchayat elections see 85 pc voter turnout
Hyderabad: Over 85 per cent of eligible voters exercised their franchise in the second phase of gram panchayat elections
8% polling recorded till 10 a.m. in zila parishad, panchayat samiti elections in Punjab
The polling began at 8 a.m. amid tight security arrangements and is slated to continue till 4 p.m.; the counting of vote
Strong UDF show in Kerala local polls, BJP takes capital
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Local body polls often signal the changing course of Kerala politics. On Saturday, political Kerala
Revelling in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation victory, BJP ignores bruises
KOCHI: Overwhelmed by the resounding victory in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, the BJP has ignored the bruises it suffe
LDF retains toehold in municipalities, panchayat in Thiruvananthapuram district
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Even as the CPM-led LDF suffered a rout in the Thiruvananthapuram corporation, it fared well in all
Voting underway for second phase of Gram Panchayat elections in Telangana
Hyderabad: Polling began in the second phase of the Gram Panchayat elections in Telangana on Sunday. Voters began castin
Ex-IPS officer Sreelekha for mayor of Thiruvananthapuram?
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) decision to field R Sreelekha, a former State Police Chief-rank of
Kerala local body poll results: Young viral candidates turn the tide
KOCHI: It has been a virtual balancing act for many! This local self-government election has seen several young candidat
Kerala local body poll results: Sambar Munnani stirs the pot in Ponmundam
MALAPPURAM: Ponmundam panchayat, long regarded an anomaly in Keralas coalition politics, has delivered a verdict that re
Polling begins for 2nd phase of Telangana panchayat elections
Hyderabad: Polling for the second phase of gram panchayat elections in Telangana began on Sunday, December 13, across 19
Kerala local body poll results: Kanniyamma scripts a rare political comeback in Idukki
IDUKKI: Kanniyamma Alakarswami may have only won the Kanthalloor panchayat election by the narrowest of margins (13 vote
Four of six former MLAs win in Kerala local body polls
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Six former MLAs who stepped back into electoral politics through the local body polls this time deli
Kerala local body poll results: Waqf effect? Munambam switches to NDA
KOCHI: That local issues often triumph over party affiliations in the electoral battlefield is evident from the results
Amid UDF wave in Kerala local body polls, record ties in panchayats spark curiosity
KOCHI: Amid the UDF wave across the state, the local body elections have seen an unusual surge in tied contests, necessi
Kerala local body poll results: In Kerala Congress battle, P J Joseph trumps Jose K Mani
KOTTAYAM: In the local body elections that drew attention due to the rivalry between the Kerala Congress factions in Cen
Kerala local body poll results: Twenty20 loses Kunnathunad panchayat, several of its sitting seats
KOCHI: Twenty20, the CSR-backed party, suffered a setback in the local body elections, losing Kunnathunad panchayat and
Kerala local body poll results: Pinarayis invincibility myth breaks as LDF strategy falters
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: For the LDF, the defeat in the local body election represents a fall from the political height the C
Telangana Gram Panchayat 2nd Phase: Polling Underway
Over 57 lakh voters to decide fate of 3,911 sarpanches and 29,917 ward members; counting to begin this afternoon
Kerala local body poll results: Satheesans calculus, LDF slip and UDF wave
KOCHI: When V D Satheesan, Leader of the Opposition, stepped off the Vande Bharat at Ernakulam South railway station on
Kerala local body poll results: Amid shocked silence at AKG Centre, calls for reflection
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The silence at the headquarters of the largest cadre party in the state was palpable around Saturday
Panchayat Poll Triumph Signals Partys Rural Shift In The State, Claims NRR
Rao sought public support for the next two phases, predicting even bigger hauls. Rao slammed Congress and BRS for inflat
JK Govt seeks legal opinion on dissolution date of DDCs
Srinagar, Dec 13: In a significant development, the Jammu & Kashmir Government has sought a legal opinion to determine w
Mandate in district panchayats serves as a wake-up call
The verdicts are believed to be indicative of the way the political wind is blowing in the State ahead of the Assembly p
Jammu Kashmir Govt Seeks Legal Opinion on DDC Dissolution Date
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has sought a legal opinion to determine when the five-year term of District D
UDF puts up an impressive show across three-tier panchayats in Ernakulam
UDF breaches LDF citadels in Kozhikode, NDA makes gains in urban areas
Though theLDFjust managed to retain power in the 76-memberKozhikodeCorporation council and won eight of the 12 block pan
BJP leaders says NDA now a key force in bipolar Kerala politics
NDA substantially augmented its ward tally, securing outright majorities in two municipalities and 19 grama panchayats.
Twenty20 loses power in two panchayats, makes no impact in Kochi Corporation
KC(M) stumbles, Joseph faction gains ground in Central Travancore
Contesting 1,026 wards, the KC(M) could win only 243, while the Kerala Congress won 332 of the 650 seats it contested an
UDF surge confined to Corporation limits as Left front maintains dominance across rural and semi-urban Thrissur. LDF ret
Kerala local body polls: UDF makes inroads into Kottayam
The UDF wins 16 and LDF seven out of the 23 district panchayat seats in Kottayam. The UDF regains power in two of six mu
Kerala local body polls: UDF, NDA make dents in LDFs strongholds in Alappuzha district
UDF wins five out of six municipalities. NDA comes second in Chengannur and Mavelikara municipalities, pushing the LDF t
Watch: Kerala local body elections: Congress-led UDF emerges front-runner
The Congress-led United Democratic Front has emerged as the clear front-runner in Keralas local body elections as counti
Kerala local body polls: Idukki gives UDF a resounding victory
The front sweeps to power in Thodupuzha and Kattappana municipalities, district panchayat, and most of the block and gra
Kerala local body polls: UDF bucks the trend inPathanamthitta, wins majority
UDF wins a clear majority in district panchayat, besides securing 34 grama panchayats and seven block panchayats. It als
Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary sole candidate in fray for UP BJP chief: Sources
Pankaj Chaudhary has filed his nomination for the Uttar Pradesh BJP chief post. He is the sole candidate, paving the way
Kerala Civic Polls: LDF Welfare Push Fails, UDF Leads Majority
The oath-taking of elected panchayat members, municipal councillors and corporation members will be held on December 21
Kerala local body polls: UDF makes a strong comeback in Alappuzha, sweeps Malappuram
The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) emerged victorious as the counting of votes for the 2025 Kerala local bod
Rush at Hyderabad Bus Stations Ahead of Second Phase of Panchayat Polls in Telangana
As a result, heavy rush was witnessed at major transit points in the city, including the Jubilee Bus Station and Uppal b
Punjab local body polls: CM Mann slams Congress, SAD for accusing AAP-govt of 'high-handedness'
CHANDIGARH: A day ahead of the local body polls in Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday slammed the Congress
MoS Pankaj Chaudhary likely to be new UP BJP chief; CM, nine other leaders propose his name
LUCKNOW: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to get its party chief for the Uttar Pradesh unit on Sunday. The
Kerala local body polls: Twenty20 crashes in Kochi as Kitex outfit shrinks to margins
While the outfit retained power in Kizhakkambalam panchayat, its headquarters, and Aikkaranadu panchayat, it lost Kunnat
Kerala local body polls: LDF wrests Pandalam from NDA, BJP loses Kulanada panchayat after 15 years
PATHANAMTHITTA: The Left Democratic Front (LDF) has captured the Pandalam municipality, ending the National Democratic A
Post-poll arithmetic pushes UDFLDF talks in Palakkad municipality to block NDA
PALAKKAD: With no political front securing a clear majority in the Palakkad municipality, post-poll negotiations have sw
Kerala local body polls: UDF sweeps Malappuram
UDF won 11 of the 12 municipalities, 84 of the 94 grama panchayats, 14 of the 15 block panchayats, and 31 of the 33 dist
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Congress-led United Democratic Front showcased a thumping victory in both rural and urban civic
Left, Congress Blocs In Close Contest In Kerala Panchayat Polls, Show Trends
Counting of votes for the Kerala local body elections 2025 is underway across the state.
The United Democratic Front was leading in 12 municipalities in Ernakulam out of the 13 in Ernakulam district at 10 a.m.
Kerala Civics Polls Result 2025: The counting of votes for Kerala local body elections started at 8 am today. The State
16 counting centres arranged in the Thiruvananthapuram district for local body polls
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A total of 16 counting centres have been set up across Thiruvananthapuram district for the upcoming
Counting of votes polled in local body polls in Kerala commences
Initial trends shared by the State Election Commission (SEC) showed the ruling LDF, the opposition UDF and the NDA leadi
The 2025 elections were held to 23,573 wards in 1199 local bodies including the three-tier panchayats, municipalities an
Local body polls: Results to reveal Keralas political mood ahead of assembly election
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Clouded for months by sexual assault allegations involving expelled MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, Keralas
The 2025 elections were held to 23,573 wards in 1199 local bodies including the three-tier panchayats, municipalities an
Dry day in Kharar, Majri & Derabassi for panchayat samiti election on Dec 14
Govt Initiates Process to Appoint New State Election Commissioner
SRINAGAR: With Lok Bhavan clearing the amendment passed by the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly to enhance the max
Teachers Condemn Humiliating Remuneration for Panchayat Poll Work
The federation said that staff for the remaining two phases be paid as per the norms prescribed by the SEC. and the diff
NEW DELHI: The Indian Embassy in Bangkok is maintaining close communication with Thai authorities regarding the detentio
Counting to be held at 20 centres in Kozhikode
There are 12 block-level centres to count the votes of grama panchayats and one centre each for seven municipalities; Go
Congress wins over 50 pc of Sarpanch posts in first phase of panchayat polls
Hyderabad: The ruling Congress on Friday swept the first phase of Gram Panchayat elections in Telangana, winning more th
Nightclub tragedy: Goa BJP asks Michael Lobo, Dilip Parulekar to clarify graft remarks
Goa BJP chief Damodar Naik has sought clarification from two party leaders over their corruption allegations following a
Goa Nightclub Fire: Arpora-Nagoa Sarpanch Appears Before Police
The state government has suspended Bagkar along with two other officers, identified as Shamila Monteiro (then Member Sec
Explained: Karnatakas new bill to penalise social boycotts by caste panchayats - The South First
Explained: Karnatakas new bill to penalise social boycotts by caste panchayats The South First
CM Pinarayi accuses Congress of aiding perverts, criminals
KOZHIKODE: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan succeeded in setting the agenda for discussion on the second phase of polling
At 75, Ali Haji brings uncommon energy to polling day in Kerala's Ponmundam
MALAPPURAM: At 75, most candidates prefer to stay anchored at their base camp on polling day. But in Ponmundam, BJPs Mal
109-year-old Omana Amma turns poll star in Kerala's Perambra
KOZHIKODE: Early morning, while at her home in Eravattur, 109-year-old Manikkoth Omana Amma had only one concern: When w
In a 1st, Bihar to conduct panchayat polls through EVMs, not ballot papers
PATNA: For the first time, Bihar is set to conduct panchayat elections next year through electronic voting machines (EVM
Ranchi Diary | New SOP to tackle stray dog menace in state
Amid the debate over stray dogs, the Jharkhand government has drawn up an action plan to tackle the canine problem and r
Bill proposes to criminalise social boycotts, targets caste panchayat diktats
Nalgonda, Yadadri, Suryapet Record Strong Turnout in GP Elections
Polling was held for 318 Grama Panchayats across 14 mandals in Nalgonda district. Of the 4,51,007 registered voters, 4,0
Warangal Records Over 80% Turnout in First-Phase Panchayat Polls
Ahead of polling, a significant number of positions across the united districts were filled unanimously. Forty-four Sarp
226 candidates in fray for Zilla Panchayat elections
Panaji: After the withdrawal of 94 nominations, a total of 226 candidates are now in the fray for the North Goa and Sout
Arpora sarpanch, former pyat secy get pre-arrest bail
Panaji : The District and Sessions Court, North Goa, on Thursday has granted interim anticipatory bail till the next hea
Birch fire shows classic example of BJP governance failure: Kejriwal
Vasco: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal, who arrived in Goa on a three-day visit to campaign for
Gokul Chinna Thanda Boycotts Panchayat Polls
While both Gokul Chinna and Pedda Thandas were listed as panchayats and elections were notified, Chinna Thanda residents
Surprise Defeats, Tight Races Mark Karimnagar Panchayat Polls
Counting for 369 Gram Panchayats began at 2 pm, with Ward Member ballots taken up first, followed by the Sarpanch result
Panchayat Polls Peaceful in Adilabad Region
Polling was held for 439 Gram Panchayats out of 506 in the erstwhile Adilabad district.
High voter turnout in Telangana local body polls, Congress claims 90 pc sweep
Hyderabad: Over 84 per cent of eligible voters exercised their franchise in the first phase of Gram Panchayat elections
Goa nightclub fire case: Luthra brothers to be brought back at the earliest, says CM Sawant
A local panchayat official will also be arrested in the fire case as he was not cooperating with the probe, CM Pramod Sa
Goa nightclub fire: Delhi court dismisses anticipatory bail plea of Luthra brothers
Delhi court on Thursday dismissed anticipatory bail to Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, co-owners of the 'Birch by Rome
First phase of Telangana local body polls ends peacefully, counting underway
Hyderabad: The first phase of the election to 3,834 Gram Panchayats concluded peacefully in Telangana on Thursday and th
First Phase of Gram Panchayat Polls in Telangana Peaceful, Counting Underway
Around 13,000 Sarpanch candidates are in the fray, while 65,455 nominees are contesting for 27,628 wards, officials said
Kerala local body polls: a swift start, half of Malappuram cast their votes in first six hours
The district has 36,18,851 voters, including 602 expatriates and 51 transgender persons. As many as 18,78,520 voters are
Ambayathode clash: Many keep away from voting afraid of police action
Those kept away from voting also included Babu Kudukkil, the chairman of the local action committee who is contesting fr
Telangana local body polls: Karimnagar sees 46.39 pc voter turnout
Hyderabad: With phase one of the Telangana local body elections drawing to a close, Karimnagar saw 46.39 percent turnout
Congress leader Shama Mohamed highlighted the absence of VVPAT machines in Kerala's Panchayat elections, urging voters t
Photos: Gram Panchayat First Phase Elections
Polling continues across Telangana in the first phase of Gram Panchayat elections. Voting is underway for Sarpanch posit
Kerala local body polls: BJP booth agents boycott election proceedings in Karassery
The protesters alleged that there was abnormality in facilitating more than 10 open-votes in just one hour after the pol
Kerala local body polls: Second phase records 63.8% turnout by 3 pm
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: An overall voter turnout of 63.8% was recorded at 3 pm in the second phase of the local body polls i
Second phase of key Kerala local body polls begins, CM confident of LDF win
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The second phase of polling in the crucial local body elections commenced in seven districts of Kera
Polling underway for first phase of panchayat elections in Telangana
Hyderabad: Polling for the first phase of the Telangana Gram Panchayat elections is currently underway on Thursday. The
First Phase of Telangana Gram Panchayat Polling Begins
Voting underway for 3,834 sarpanch posts and 27,628 ward member seats across the state.
Sarpanch Posts Allegedly Auctioned for Lakhs in Nizamabad
Villagers report large sums and land offers used to secure unanimous elections in several gram panchayats.
Contrasting hues colour Kannurs political canvas
KANNUR: In the popular imagination, Kannur, the home turf of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, CPM state secretary M V Go
Javid Dar inaugurates students Rural Exposure Programme at SKUAST-K
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 10: Minister for Agriculture Production Department, Rural Development Department a
MLA inaugurates development projects
Excelsior Correspondent BISHNAH, Dec 10: MLA Bishnah, Dr. Rajeev Kumar Bhagat here today inaugurated a series of crucial
Postal Ballots Matter More In Local Body Polls
Dandu Madhukar of Thantoli gram panchayat of Adilabad rural mandal said a majority of the 18 government employees from t
Tight Security for First-phase Gram Panchayat Polls Today
With Section 163 BNSS in force within 100 metres of polling booths, the commissioner directed that gatherings of more th
CS pushes for 100% panchayat saturation, expansion of CSC services across J&K
Jammu: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting of the Information Technology Department to
Polling for first phase of Telangana gram panchayat elections tomorrow
Hyderabad: The stage is set for the first phase of gram panchayat elections in Telangana on Thursday. State Election Com
Telangana Set to Start First Phase of Gram Panchayat Elections on December 11
Webcasting will be conducted in over 3,000 gram panchayats to ensure real-time monitoring of the polling process, accord
Maharashtra nears Maoist elimination as 11 top cadres surrender in Gadchiroli
MUMBAI: Maharashtra moves closer to eliminating the Maoist threat by March 2026 as 11 senior Maoist cadres, including fo
Police geared up for peaceful conduct of first phase of gram panchayat elections
Tight security in place as State goes for first phase of Gram Panchayat polls
Deputy CM says over 10,000 staff have been promoted since last June and 13,350 Gram Panchayats made independent units as
36 lakh voters to elect their representatives to local bodies in Malappuram on Dec. 11
As many as 3,777 of the 4,343 polling stations are in panchayats and 566 in municipalities
The BJP and Shiv Sena have decided to bury their differences and contest the polls to Asia's largest civic body -- the B
Bihar government cracks down on land mafia as Dy CM warns officials of strict action
PATNA: The newly formed Bihar government has started tightening its noose around land mafias operating in the state. Dep
School Holiday on December 11: Check the states where schools will remain closed & the latest update
Schools across India face potential closures on December 11, 2025. Kerala announces a holiday for local body elections.
New bridge, old roads on mind, Thiruvananthapuram's tribal belt casts votes
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Tribespeople of Thodumala ward in Thiruvananthapuram's Amboori grama panchayat are grateful to the g
Cyberabad Police Impose Prohibitory Orders in View of Gram Panchayat Polls
The restrictions will be enforced from 5 pm on December 9 to 6 pm on December 12 for phase I, and from 5 pm on December
MP man alleges social ostracism as panchayat orders 'boycott' for eating at Dalit's house; probe on
Raisen (MP): A man from Raisen district in Madhya Pradesh has alleged that his village panchayat ordered a social boycot
BRS slams Congress over party workers death in Suryapet
Hyderabad: A Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) worker died in Lingampalli village of Nuthankal mandal after Congress workers
SC reservation being misused in Telangana Gram Panchayat polls: VHP
Hyderabad: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) here complained to the Telangana State Election Commission (TGSEC) that some
Enhanced security measures to be in place in panchayats that have reported the presence of suspected Maoist supporters o
Nagapattinam district revives traditional water systems
Pilot project restores drinking water in six panchayats
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Telangana Ready for Panchayat Polls; SEC Confirms All Arrangements in Place
890 Telangana Villages Elect Panchayats Unanimously Ahead of First Phase Polling
BRS Worker Killed in Clash with Congress Workers Ahead of Telangana Gram Panchayat Polls
The incident occurred in Lingampalli village on Tuesday after the election campaign concluded. An altercation took place
MP Gang-Rape Survivor Approaches Panchayat; Members Call Accused Sanskari'
A 27-year-old tribal woman in Khandwa faced gang-rape and was denied justice by her panchayat, which called the accused
Local body polls: Diluted ink, faulty EVMs cause chaos in Sasthamangalam ward
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The first phase of local body elections began on Monday amidst crises and uncertainties across the c
Thrivananthapuram records 67.42 per cent polling
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Election to local self-government institutions in the district was largely peaceful. An exception wa
Kerala local body polls: Missing UDF candidate traced by Chokli police
KANNUR: Chokli police have located Aruva T P, 29, the Muslim League candidate from Kanhirathin Keezhil, the 9th ward of
Kerala local body polls: On D-Day, party veterans steal the show
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Conventional politicking and canvassing have largely given way to tech-driven exercises, mostly carr
EC orders transfer of Nabha BDPO after bias allegations in Panchayat samiti poll process
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
Malappuram gears up to elect representatives for 2,789 wards
Elections are being held for 2,789 seats across 122 local bodies, including 12 municipalities, 15 block panchayats and 9
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