Javid Dar hears public grievances; assures prompt redress
Srinagar, Jul 24: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election De
DC Kupwara reviews MY Bharat implementation;
Kupwara, Jul 24: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Shrikant Suse, on Friday chaired a review meeting to assess the imple
CS reviews arrangements for 80th I-Day celebrations
Srinagar, Jul 24: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level meeting of senior officers of the Civil Admin
Schools in flood-affected areas to reopen only after structural safety checks: DSEJ
Jammu, Jul 24:The Directorate of School Education (DSE), Jammu has directed that no government or private educational in
Ministers roster for Civil Sectt Jammu in August issued
Jammu, Jul 24:J&K Government has issued a roster of the ministers, who will remain available in the Civil Secretariat, J
In Kashmirs crowded courtrooms and police stations, an unsettling reality often goes unnoticed: more and more children a
Kinnaur Kailash Yatra to continue, panchayat cant interfere: HC
NEET Paper Leak Fallout: NTA Sacks 47 Officials, Prepares Legal Crackdown
The move comes a day after Higher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi was shunted out to the Panchayati Raj Ministry.
New Delhi [India], July 24 : As part of efforts to plug loopholes and rule out any paper leaks in the future, the Nation
NEET paper leak: NTA terminates 47 officials, may pursue legal action
New Delhi, Jul 24: In a major crackdown in the NEET paper leak controversy, the National Testing Agency terminated 47 of
LDF alleges massive cut in local body development funds
Kannur district panchayat says 12.73 crore was slashed from its development allocation, disrupting welfare schemes and d
Environmental safeguards must precede tourism expansion: Tarigami
MLA, Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami today chaired a meeting of the Committee on Environment here at Legislative Assembly compl
J&K records over 7.63 lakh pre-litigation legal consultations under DISHA Scheme
The Union Government has extended the DISHA Scheme as DISHA 2.0 for another five years (202631), with Jammu and Kashmir
2 new secretaries in education ministry, Vineet Joshi moved to panchayati raj
13 new dept heads, P 13
Education Secretary Vineet Joshi Replaced Amid CJP Protest Over Paper Leaks
Naresh Pal Gangwar has been appointed as new Education Secretary after Joshi was moved to the Panchayati Raj ministry.
Police teams conducted searches at municipalities and corporations in several districts of West Bengal as part of an inv
Boost for road connectivity in Edamalakkudy tribal area in Kerala
The Forest and Tribal Development departments have signed an agreement to construct a new road linking Edaliparakkudy to
Panchayat union primary school in Salem bags ISO certification
The 71-year-old panchayat union primary school at Kondappanaickenpatti is the first government primary school in the dis
Kottayam pitches rural employment scheme as answer to shortage of rubber tappers
District panchayat president says the proposal could enhance livelihoods for many families dependent on rubber cultivati
Maharashtra begins rollout of Farmer Loan Waiver Scheme; first 500 beneficiaries announced
Lists will be published at the village level in the Gram Panchayat, various executive cooperative society offices and th
NABARD signs MoU with MAHAPREIT to promote green infra in rural India
It will have a special focus on strengthening villages, Panchayati Raj Institutions and community-level infrastructure i
Rohtak village turns wedding hall into library to chase 1st IAS dream
A village in Rohtak, Haryana, has transformed a former wedding hall into a modern community library to support students
87 drug peddlers arrested in Budgam during 100-day drive
Budgam, Jul 21: District Administration Budgam and Police on Tuesday said it has achieved success under the 100-Day Nash
Statehood protest can be paused to rebuild lives of calamities-hit people: LOP to NC Govt
Jammu, Jul 21:Leader of Opposition in J&K Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma on Tuesday, in a sharp dig at the government
Odisha SEC Reviews Preparations for 2027 Local Body Elections
Bhubaneswar, July 22: The Odisha State Election Commission (SEC) held a high-level review meeting on Tuesday with commis
DME traffic hit by police barricades as farmers try to reach Delhi for Kisan Mahapanchayat
60 Detained As Protesters Try To Breach Police Barricades To Reach Delhi, Staging Sit-in On Expressway
PDPs Zaffer Mir flags civic woes in Chadoora
Srinagar, July 19: PDP senior leader Zaffer Mir (Lasjan) on Monday accused the government of neglecting the Chadoora Ass
Local bodies identified as human-wildlife conflict zones in Kerala under risk assessment
A preliminary assessment that has mapped panchayats and municipalities in terms of risks associated with wildlife incurs
Highlighting the developmental challenges faced by settlements in and around forests, local body representatives urge go
LSGD funds shortage may hit palliative care delivery at local level
Palliative care nurses posted for community palliative care in many grama panchayats, especially in northern districts,
Kisan Mahapanchayat: Delhi Police Detain 4 Haryana Farmers at Singhu Border
A day-long Kisan Mahapanchayat is being organised at Kisan Ghat in Delhi under the banner of Desh Bachao Morcha to prote
Natural rubber prices rule firm at 282 as Kerala government hikes support price
Plea to initiate steps to increase production in untapped plantations at panchayat levels by finding suitable tappers
Kisan Mahapanchayat: Haryana Cops Seal Shambhu Border, Stop Punjab Farmers
Farmer leaders had earlier said that participants from several places, including from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh
Kisan Mahapanchayat: Delhi Police detain four Haryana farmers at Singhu border
The day-long Kisan Mahapanchayat is being held at Kisan Ghat in Delhi under the banner of the Desh Bachao Morcha to prot
Punjab farmers march towards Delhi against India-US deal, stopped
Shambhu/Ambala/New Delhi: Hundreds of Punjab farmers on their way to Delhi to take part in the Kisan Mahapanchayat to pr
Jammu, July 21: Leader of Opposition in J&K Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma on Tuesday asked the government led by the
Marked Dead in Aadhaar Records, Odisha Man Loses Access to Subsidised Food Scheme
The case came to light from Ranalai village under Mahendragada Gram Panchayat in R. Udayagiri block, where beneficiary J
Punjab Farmers March to Delhi Against India-US Trade Deal, Entry Blocked at Shambhu Border
Fatehgarh Sahib, July 21: Haryana police have erected concrete barricades at the Shambhu border to prevent farmers from
Haryana Police seal Shambhu border point as farmers head for Mahapanchayat in Delhi
Shambhu, Jul 21: Farmer leader from Punjab, Sarwan Singh Pandher, on Tuesday morning slammed the Haryana government for
Haryana Police seal Shambhu border as farmers head to Delhi for Mahapanchayat
Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher criticised the Haryana government for blocking the movement of farmers, alleging that
Rajasthan Elections to Follow High Court Directives, Says Law Minister Jogaram Patel
Jaipur, July 21: Law Minister Jogaram Patel announced that the municipal and panchayat elections in Rajasthan will be co
Panchayat, local body elections in Rajasthan to be completed by November 15
The Bharatiya Janata Party government submitted the schedule for panchayat and local body elections in the Rajasthan Hig
West Bengal Government to Limit Powers of Panchayat Heads with New Bill
Kolkata, July 20: The West Bengal Assembly is set to introduce a new bill aimed at reducing the powers of Panchayat head
Rajasthan Government Unveils Election Schedule for Panchayat and Urban Local Bodies
Jaipur, July 20: The Rajasthan government has presented a roadmap for the long-awaited Panchayat and urban local body el
Telangana Panchayat Raj dept denies diverting 15th Finance Commission funds
63-Year-Old Sushila Clears Class 10, Moves Closer to Sarpanch Dream
After dropping out following Class 5 nearly six decades ago, the Haryana woman earns a first division through NIOS to fu
Aldona villagers oppose all Section 39A zone changes, demand repeal of law
Mapusa: After objecting to proposed zone changes in the village under Section 39A, Aldona villagers on Sunday unanimousl
When the Clouds Burst, Systems Must Not Fail
The latest spell of cloudbursts and flashfloods across Jammu and Kashmir has once again exposed how fragile our disaster
Bandi Sanjay Seeks Probe into Panchayat Funds Diversion
Union minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar has urged the Centre to investigate the alleged diversion of 15th Finance Commission g
Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar Reviews Current Drought Situation Across the State
Bengaluru, July 19: Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar chaired a meeting on Sunday at Vidhana Soudha with district p
Plaint against Pernem MLAs illegal house
NT Reporter Pernem Dhargal sarpanch Arjun Kandolkar has submitted a formal complaint to the Dhargal village panchayat se
Bidar Relies on VB-G RAM G Scheme to Reduce Migration During Drought
According to the administration, approved works are already in progress across all Gram Panchayats in the district, prov
Gram panchayats to facilitate fuel stations, earn income in Udupi district
In the initial phase, nine gram panchayats have been identified, with surveys under way to identify more, says MP Kota S
Pawan Lauds 23 ISO-Certified Village Panchayats
He congratulated officials and field-level staff of the Panchayat Raj and Rural Development department for their efforts
DC Gbal reviews arrangements for I-Day celebrations
Ganderbal, Jul 17: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore on Friday chaired a high-level meeting to review ar
Delay in Panchayat Elections Reflects Administrative Failure, Says Ashok Gehlot
Jaipur, July 18: Former Chief Minister of Rajasthan and senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot sharply criticized the Bhaja
Development of Villages Essential for a Prosperous India: Chief Minister Manik Saha
Agartala, July 17: Tripuras Chief Minister Manik Saha stated on Friday that bringing positive changes to peoples lives i
BJP reviews preparations for July 20 Secretariat Gherao
Srinagar, July 17: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday reviewed preparations for its proposed Secretariat Gherao
Minister directs PWD to complete ongoing road construction in Edamalakkudy tribal panchayat
The Minister set a definitive 45-day deadline to finish the remaining 1.35-kilometre stretch of road connecting Pettimud
SC Extends Timeline, Shivakumar Says GBA Polls in December
He also said the government aims to complete elections to all local bodies, including Zilla Panchayats, Taluk Panchayats
DC Srinagar reviews progress of works under District Capex Budget 2026-27
Srinagar, Jul 16: To review the progress of works taken up under the District Capex Budget 2026-27, a meeting of all exe
July 17: Power Cut in Over 30 Areas from 10 AM to 5 PM
Udaipur, July 17: Power supply will remain suspended from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in more than 30 areas due to a scheduled p
After Two Decades Lull, KSEZ Starts Luring Industries; Has MoUs Of 1.5L Crore
Works on the Kakinada Gateway Port (KGP) near Butchayyapeta in Perumallapuram panchayat of Thondangi mandal have been ex
NC protest meant to strengthen Govt, not people: Bukhari
Srinagar, July 16: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Thursday termed the National Conference's propose
Panch Sammelan Held in Varanasi to Promote Viksit Bharat G-RAM Act 2025
A Panch Sammelan was held in Varanasi under the Viksit Bharat G-RAM Act 2025. UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya and MoS
Padur residents seek retrieval of temple land from private college
Panchayat president Thara Sudhakar said petitions had been submitted over the years by various panchayat presidents and
Bihar cabinet authorises Gram Panchayats to levy and collect taxes in Panchayats
Nod given to draft Gram Panchayat Taxes, Rates and Fees Rules, 2026 for the purpose; cabinet also gave its nod for the d
TVK Sacks Panchayat Leader Veerasamy Over Viral Bribe Video
This comes on the same day the Tamil Nadu government issued a strict directive requiring all public offices, boards, and
Panchayat president belonging to TVK arrested for taking bribe
He was arrested after a video went viral on social media, where the accused Veerasamy was seen accepting a bribe of 1.3
Cabinet clears rules to empower panchayats to raise own revenue
TVK Expels Panchayat President From Party
TVK Chengalpattu East district secretary, C V Dhinakaran alias Dheena, said in a press release on Wednesday that Veerasa
Bihar Cabinet Approves 25 Key Proposals to Boost Education, Tourism, and Urban Development
Patna, July 15: In a significant meeting chaired by Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, the Bihar Cabinet approved 25 impor
Mambakkam panchayat president expelled from TVK over viral bribe video
In the video, Veerasamy was seen sitting in his office, accepting 30,000 and handing the money over to his wife.
Supreme Court questions constitutional validity of two-child norm for contesting panchayat elections
The Supreme Court has questioned the constitutional validity of laws that disqualify individuals with more than two chil
Koraput Collector Crosses Reservoir To Reach Cut-Off Villages, Launches Inclusive Development Drive
District Collector Manoj Satyawan Mahajan on Monday visited the isolated villages of Sabun, Tala Sabun and Lamdur under
3 Women Workers Killed, 6 Injured After Tractor Overturns In Bihar's Araria
The accident occurred on the western embankment of the Parihari distributary canal in Sirsia Hanumanganj panchayat.
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana awareness campaign reaches farmers in remote areas of Rajouri
Rajouri, July 14 (ANI): A large-scale awareness campaign under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has been lau
CS reviews formulation of cancer care strategy for J&K
Srinagar, Jul 13: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to assess the initial formulation
Despite crackdown, sale of fish along roadside continues in Salcete
Police-panchayat jurisdiction tussle stalls action against unlawful sellers Margao: Despite the state governments direct
ZPs told to seek Tribal Welfare nod before spending ST funds
Margao: The Tribal Welfare Department has directed Zilla Panchayats to obtain its prior approval before utilising funds
Women squat before Tasmac shop demanding its closure in Sivakasi
Women from villages coming under Rengappanaickenpatti panchayat in Dindigul district submit a petition to the Collector,
Telangana: Sarpanches, Councillors Active In SIR Drive To Ensure Political Future
Even defeated sarpanches and councillors are taking part in the exercise in several gram panchayats and urban areas: Rep
Man Fined Rs 1 Lakh For 3-Year-Old's Rape, Panchayat Used It For Liquor Party
Police said someone from the village had alerted them to what was happening. When officers arrived on Sunday, the celebr
DC Rajouri inspects PMFBY, AgriStack Camp at KKG Nadian
Rajouri, Jul 12: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma on Sunday inspected the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (P
Kerya 500m from Opa, yet facing water crisis
Ponda: Residents of Kerya in the Curti-Khandepar panchayat said the village has been facing a severe water shortage for
Rising ManAnimal Conflict in Doda
The fourth bear attack reported from Doda district, in which 14-year-old sustained serious injuries to his head, face an
Ernakulam to get government-run geriatric centre
The district panchayat has initiated steps to establish a geriatric centre which will include an inpatient physiotherapy
Villagers oppose establishment of sewage treatment plant nearArcot
Residents ofPindithangalvillage inRanipetdistrict have been up against the establishment of a sewage treatment plant by
Centre to convert dry waste into energy pellets starts operations in Dakshina Kannada
According to Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Narwade Vinayak Karbhari, the district has become
Thermocol dumping in Parappukkara sparks eco concerns
Residents allege eco-tourism project became a dumping ground for waste; panchayat to take action against unauthorised ac
Karnataka has 5,927 gram panchayats and the term of office has ended in more than 90% of them, with administrators curre
SP MP Avadhesh Prasad Criticizes Yogi Governments Failures on Key Issues
Lucknow, July 11: Avadhesh Prasad, a Member of Parliament from the Samajwadi Party, has launched a scathing attack on th
In a significant initiative aimed at accelerating technology-led transformation in agriculture, Manipal University Jaipu
Uttar Pradesh Appoints Administrators for District Panchayats Ahead of New Elections
Lucknow, July 11: The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to appoint administrators for all 75 district panchayats in t
CS reviews implementation of flagship Centrally Sponsored Schemes in J&K
Srinagar, Jul 10: In a marathon meeting of the concerned Administrative Secretaries, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Fri
Headmaster Suspended After Vijay's Karur Speech Streamed Live In School
The Tamil Nadu government has suspended the headmistress of a Panchayat Union Middle School in Karur after she allegedly
We want to create leaders from the panchayat to Parliament, says CM
10,000 Bharat Jodo Clubs will be set up in State, says Shivakumar
Ex-panchayat member Hussain held for post against VHP, RSS
Kushinagar: A former district panchayat member was arrested in Uttar Pradeshs Kushinagar district for allegedly posting
LG Sinha reviews arrangements for pilgrims at Baltal Base Camp
Srinagar, July 10: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday visited the Baltal base camp and reviewed the arrangements
How Chhattisgarh Villagers Saved 31 Crore Litres Of Water In Just 15 Days
Over just 15 days, communities across 551 gram panchayats built more than 3.41 lakh water conservation structures, inclu
Ayodhyas Bhadarsa renamed Bharat Nagar after Lord Rams brother
Ayodhya: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday, July 10, announced that the newly constituted Khiloni-S
Ayodhya's Bhadarsa town renamed Bharat Nagar, announces UP CM Yogi Adityanath
UP CM Yogi Adityanath announced renaming of Khiloni-Suchitaganj nagar panchayat to Maa Jwala Ji Nagar Panchayat. The mun
Panchayat in Kannur launches volunteer disaster response force
The initiative aims to ensure rapid rescue operations, reduce casualties, and strengthen community preparedness. The loc
Panchayat Raj assistant engineer caught taking 10,000 bribe in Karimnagar
Seethakka Calls for Planned Use of Gram Panchayat Funds
Seethakka urged gram panchayats in Mulugu to use funds in a planned and transparent manner for sustainable rural develop
Allianz Technology India , the Global Capability Centers (GCCs) of Allianz Group in India, celebrated the landmark achie
TNPSC CTS 2026 recruitment announced for 839 technical posts; apply from July 17
TNPSC CTS 2026 notification: TNPSC has released the Combined Technical Services (Diploma/ITI Level) Examination 2026 not
3 killed in Wayanad landslide, 5 missing
PTI Wayanad At least three people were killed, 10 injured, and five remained missing after a rain-soaked mound of excava
Karnataka Minister Khandre accuses Union government of selling HMT land for real estate businesses
Hitting back at Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on the HMT forest land issue, Rural Devel
Wayanad landslides: How two villages vanished overnight
Chooralmala and Mundakkai, both in Wayanads Meppadi panchayat, are nearly 50km away from the district headquarters in Ka
Financial proposal approved for the three-tier Panchayati Raj Institutions
New rural employment scheme prioritises water security works
The new VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme prioritizes water security and disaster mitigation. This initiative aims to a
Road to Sundapur in Erode remains a dream as project awaits final clearance
Barring a one-kilometre stretch laid by the panchayat, which is now in a damaged condition, the village has never had a
Drone Technology Can Bring Big Change to the Lives of Rural India, Farmers and Youth: Tarun Chugh
Drone technology has the potential to bring about a major transformation in the lives of rural India, farmers and the co
Carmona locals unite against power privatisation, TCP Section 39A
Margao: The Carmona gram sabha on Sunday opposed any move to privatise the states power distribution network. It also pa
No pyat NOC for proposed Banastarim bridge project without NH work clarity
Ponda: The Bhoma panchayat has withheld the No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the proposed new Banastarim bridge, citin
Kamareddy: Drunken Youths Damage Panchayat Office Wall During Tractor Theft
According to the reports, during the theft attempt, one of the youths, who was driving the tractor, lost the control of
Odisha : The First Political Litmus Test Before The 2029 Assembly Elections
BJP, BJD, Congress have begun intensive organisational exercises for Odisha's 2027 Panchayat Polls .
Nine gram panchayats clean 45-km stretch of UppinangadyKukke Subrahmanya State Highway
Gram panchayats in Dakshina Kannada have filed 190 cases so far this year for dumping garbage in public places and impos
Minister Seethakka Seeks Special Exemptions For Tribals, Gram Panchayats
She urged that special weightage be given in fund allocations to scheduled areas, backward districts, and geographically
Rapid composting units to be set up across state: CM
Sankhali: In a major initiative to make waste management in Goa more scientific, efficient and environmentally sustainab
Special Camps Held for Voter Enumeration Under SIR
Officials meanwhile organised special camps in Bhainsa, Nirmal district, on Friday for the distribution of enumeration f
Seethakka Seeks Special Funds for Tribal Gram Panchayats
Seethakka urged the commission not to withhold development funds for 62 gram panchayats in Telangana where elections hav
Supreme Court declines plea challenging Manipur HC order extending panchayat poll deadline
The Supreme Court has declined to intervene in the Manipur High Court's decision to extend panchayat elections until Oct
Two-year-old drowns in trench in Maharashtras Pune district; contractor booked
The incident occurred on June 30 at Kadamwak Wasti in the Loni gram panchayat area
Epidemic prevention action plan to be launched in Ernakulam
Minister for Higher Education Roji M. John will launch the year-long programme, which will be jointly implemented by the
2,000 penalty on hotel owner for dumping garbage on roadside in Mangaluru
The garbage was found when the Swachh Bharat Mission District coordinator conducted an inspection in the jurisdiction of
SC dismisses plea against Manipur HC panchayat polls order
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday, July 2, refused to entertain a plea challenging the Manipur High Court order e
Supreme Court dismisses plea against Manipur HC order extending panchayat polls deadline
The Supreme Court has declined to intervene in the Manipur High Court's decision to extend panchayat election deadlines
Violent Protests Erupt in Jaipur Over Reservation Demands
Jaipur, July 2: On Wednesday evening, violent clashes erupted between protesters and police in Jaipur following a Mahapa
Gujarat Launches District Panchayat at Your Doorstep Initiative to Address Rural Issues
Mehsana, July 1: The Mehsana District Panchayat has launched a pioneering initiative called District Panchayat at Your D
High awareness, gender gap in Telangana Gram Sabhas
The survey covered 501 respondents from 29 gram panchayats across 14 districts. OBCs and Scheduled Castes formed the lar
270 rural women empowered with tailoring skills, sewing machines
These women are from 10 villages in five gram panchayats in Ballari district
O.J. Janeesh says 27 playgrounds have been completed under OPOP scheme, which is only 5% of the target
Vigilance court in Kerala sentences three persons in rice misappropriation case
They had diverted around 2.11 lakh kg of rice allotted as wages for workers under a rural employment scheme in Pandalam
Building women-led growth through scalable governance
Nearly half of India's elected Panchayati Raj representatives are women. The post Building women-led growth through scal
DRS outreach expands with demos in villages
Margao: The Goa Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS) expanded its statewide outreach with live demonstrations at several panchaya
Kerala Muslim woman lights pyre for elderly man abandoned in death
Kerala: Sixty-four-year-old Narayanetta spent his last days alone at a government hospital. After his death, his family
Joseph Tajet accuses expelled leaders of misleading public over Mattathur panchayat episode
Himachal Government Misusing Machinery to Manipulate Election Results: Jairam Thakur
Shimla, June 28: Former Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Jairam Thakur, accused the Congress-led state government on
Woman Suffers Critical Burns After Man Allegedly Sets Her On Fire Over Rejected Advances In Odisha
The incident took place late Friday night at Jaratola village under Santoshpur Panchayat in Bisra block near Rourkela.
Integrated Survey Planned for Singur Water Bodies
A special committee comprising the additional collector, ZP CEO, district panchayat officer (DPO), officials from the gr
Sujata Rout no ordinary cadre, key to BJDs revival push
If the BJD can rebuild its activities around a committed core group, it can regain its footing in Odisha, feel political
Khammam panchayat secretary arrested by ACB while accepting 25,000 bribe
Kerala: Muslim panchayat member performs last rites of Hindu
Kasaragod: A Muslim woman panchayat member has performed the last rites of a Hindu man according to his customs in north
Khammam: Bhanapuram Panchayat Secretary in ACB Net
The bribe was accepted from the complainant near Rithu Vedika of Mudigonda Mandal for doing an official favor: ACB
Athirappilly charts biodiversity-led path to sustainable development
Peoples Biodiversity Register documents over 1,800 species of flora and fauna as panchayat seeks to link conservation wi
Kerala Story: Muslim Woman Performs Last Rites for ex-RSS Hindu Man
No close relatives came. I performed Narayanettan's last rites as a daughter. Humanity is above religion and politics, D
Bharat Bhushan Tiwari, 28, a man who said he was trying to change the system, died when police allegedly shot him down a
Bihars Bharat Tiwari Encounter Case Sparks Mahapanchayat Protests
Patna, June 25: The controversy surrounding the Bharat Tiwari encounter case in Bihar is intensifying. Amid rising publi
Odisha Begins Investigation into LED Street Light Scam Involving 81 Officials
Bhubaneswar, June 25: The Odisha Vigilance has initiated an investigation into alleged irregularities and misappropriati
A crucial inter-ministerial meeting was held to finalize the convergence framework for the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for
Explosive Discovery in Katihar Before Muharram Sparks Security Concerns
Katihar, June 24: A sense of alarm has swept through Katihar district in Bihar following the discovery of explosives jus
Congress ward member of the Vadakkanchery grama panchayat in Palakkad too asked to retake oath
Bihars Bharat Tiwari Encounter Sparks Massive Mahapanchayat
Arrah, June 24: The alleged encounter of Bharat Bhushan Tiwari in the Shahpur police station area of Bhojpur district, B
Bihars Bharat Tiwari Encounter Case Sparks Massive Mahapanchayat and Calls for Justice
Arrah, June 24: The alleged encounter of Bharat Bhushan Tiwari in Bihars Bhojpur district has ignited public outrage. A
Rajasthan Farmers Demand Release of Panchna Dam Water, Set Ultimatum for June 27
Khandeep, June 23: A significant movement has emerged in Rajasthan, demanding the release of water from the Panchna Dam
Kumily panchayat plans to install green check posts in Thekkady
To collect a surcharge from tourist vehicles arriving at the Thekkady
Naidu asks Ministers to counter YSRCPs divisive agenda
Chief Minister accuses opposition of fuelling caste tensions, spreading misinformation and politicising incidents; Cabin
Panchayats Should Emerge as Centers of Innovation and Digital Governance: Sinha
Srinagar, June 23: Manoj Sinha, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, emphasized that Panchayats should evolve i
Seethathodu, gateway to Gavi, unveils grand tourism plan
The KSEB, in association with the Seethathodu grama panchayat, is set to roll out an ambitious series of tourism diversi
A Mumbai lawyer's brand-new Skoda Superb refused to start just five months after purchase. The car spent 58 days at the
As India intensifies its efforts towards cervical cancer prevention through greater awareness and early intervention, cr
Genuine Homeless Families Left Out of PMAY-G, J&K Govt Orders Immediate Rectification
The J&K government has ordered an immediate review of the PMAY-G 2.0 beneficiary list following complaints that several
Guirim panch, 2 others dead in NH-66 crash
NT Reporter Pernem Three individuals, including a panchayat member of Guirim, were killed, while two others sustained se
BJP Takes Control of East Midnapore District Council for the First Time
Kolkata, June 23: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) officially took control of the East Midnapore District Council in Wes
Anakapalli Tribal Student Denied Seat at Nathavaram KGBV
Somula Dhanalakshmi, hailing from Jogampeta village under Cheemalapadu Panchayat in Ravikamatham mandal, had successfull
Regional Workshop on Panchayat-Based Service Delivery to be Held in Srinagar
Srinagar, June 22: A regional workshop titled Service to Prosperity: Panchayat-Based Service Delivery is set to take pla
KPRS members, rural workers demand repeal of VB-G RAM G Act
Members of Karnataka Pranth Raitha Sangha, rural labour and workers stage a protest outside the Kalaburagi Zilla Panchay
SIR: Karnataka-endorsed residential certificate not valid under Election Commission guidelines
With door-to-door visits scheduled to start across Karnataka from June 30 as part of the Special Intensive Revision, the
Allegations of Misconduct Against Panchayat Head in Deoghar
Deoghar, June 21: In Deoghar district of Jharkhand, a Panchayat head has been accused of misconduct after allegedly ente
Three Arrested in Shooting Incident Involving Panchayat Head in Godda
Ranchi, June 20: In a significant development, three individuals have been arrested in connection with the shooting of P
Steadily grows a garbage dump on the new bypass road near New Perungalathur
The garbage dumping spot is found at Alapakkam village in Nedungundram panchayat. Local body officials tell residents th
New Delhi, June 20: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has launched a three-day Trainer of Trainers (ToT) program for Nirbha
Former Maradu panchayat president and CPI(M) leader K. A. Devassy, former Maradu panchayat secretary M. Muhammad Ashraf,
Odisha Junior Engineer Arrested for Bribery in Street Light Estimate
Bhubaneswar, June 20: The Odisha Vigilance Department arrested a junior engineer from the General Electrical Division (G
Search For Missing Andhra Toddler Enters 10th Day, Cops Warn Against Rumours
Gnaneswari went missing on June 6 from a plantation at CH Agraharam village in Dondavaka Panchayat, where her father wor
Karnatakas fight against suicide moves from hospitals to communities
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Change in counselling rules to ensure all panchayats in Karnataka get enough officers
Minister seeks timely completion of recruitment of RDPR officers
Violence Erupts Between BJP and TMC Supporters in Howrah, One Dead and Three Injured
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Set up Greening Society in A.P. by July 3, Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan tells officials
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Residents demand renovation of dilapidated community hall in Periyanaickenpalayam Town Panchayat
Three burnt to death, two injured in Chhattisgarh sand mining dispute
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District panchayat draws up plan to address street dog issue
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Bilinele gram panchayat under which the station comes, had been asking the Railways to segregate waste and hand over dry
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath announced a 50% bus fare concession for NEET-UG 2026 re-examination aspirants. He also
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Fisheries officials inspect anchored boats after Rachol panchayat complaint
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Return Gruha Lakshmi Aid Credited To Deceased Beneficiaries: Mundodi
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Two cases of shigellosis reported in Keralas Idukki
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Being on the garbage beat in an outlying section of Chennai Metropolitan Area
Composting can spare these conservancy workers in Muttukadu panchayat the nausea of working with extremely mucky and sme
Rajamahendravaram: Edu Institutions, Big Industries Owe Tax Dues of Rs 20.11 cr To Govt
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Former zilla panchayat member urges sufficient supply of fertiliser for farmers in Yadgir district
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Joel fires Ambaulim into semis
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Dog catcher training will be given to 3-5 staff in every local body: Salem District Collector
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Bihar Panchayat Head Arrested for Accepting Bribe of 1.20 Lakh
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Merger of four panchayats with Erode Corporation awaits post-Census notification
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A senior official of Courtallam town panchayat said they had accelerated all ongoing development works to be completed w
NT Reporter Benaulim Navelim Villagers Union defeated United Boys of Dando Colva 2-0 in the 25th Cana Benaulim Panchayat
CEA Nageswaran backs CAG audit of local bodies
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Plea in SC challenges Bihar Minister's reappointment
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J&K Govt Orders Transfers, Adjustment Of 34 AEEs
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Himachal Pradesh Government Announces District-Level Oath Ceremony for Panchayat Heads
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Pawan Kalyan Directs Development of Zero-Discharge Panchayats for Godavari Pushkarams
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Munnar panchayat will impose plastic ban from July
Initiative to be rolled out in stages
Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan insists on ensuring pollution-free Godavari Pushkaralu next year
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Nearly 150 students of school in Keralas Wayanad fall ill over 3 days; 38 hospitalised
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Retired lecturer, panchayat raj resource person Janardhana Maravanthe dies
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Unique Protest in Rajasthan: Man Shaves Head to Demand Unpaid Wages
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NR Group Continues Support for Indian Open of Surfing 2026 for Third Consecutive Year
Cycle Pure Agarbathi , the worlds largest agarbathi manufacturer, announced the continued association with the Indian Op
Three initiatives from Kerala chosen as best practices in Union Panchayati Raj Ministry compendium
Compendium recognises Digi Kerala digital literacy project, Universal Palliative Care initiatives and K-SMART digital se
Burglars Ransack House, Jewellery, Cash and Mobile Phones Worth Over 4 Lakh Stolen
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Congress Strategizes for Voter List Review in Jharkhand
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Union govt. to train over 2,000 BDOs
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Budgams Wagoora Panchayat wins National Panchayat Award 2025
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Census Handbook: Data on Amenities to be Collected at Villages, Towns from July
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Allahabad High Court Criticizes UP Government Over Panchayat Election Delays
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Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Approves Regulation of Maps Approved by District Panchayats
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Rajasthan Government Official Arrested for Accepting Bribe of 25,000
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Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Approves Key Proposals on Jail, Panchayati Raj, and Housing Development
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Junior Assistant Caught Accepting 25,000 Bribe in Dholpur ACB Trap
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Sivaganga farmers irked over delay in re-examining Old Vaigai irrigation area
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BJPs Sikandar Kumar Expresses Gratitude After Himachal Pradesh Panchayat Election Victory
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Congress slams RSS linked task forces for PESA, FRA implementation in MP, Chhattisgarh
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh alleged that the essential character of Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996
BJP MP Welcomes Himachal Pradesh Election Results, Criticizes Chief Minister Sukhu
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Trinamool Congress panchayat chief found dead at home in West Bengal
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Bihar Chief Minister to Visit Muzaffarpur on June 2 for Community Engagement
New Delhi, June 2: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary will visit Gosai Pur village in the Parsouni Nath Panchayat of
The review was aimed at ensuring that gram panchayats receive their legitimate revenues and that institutions contribute
Industries, colleges must pay dues to Gram Panchayats: Pawan Kalyan
Empowered committee to examine tax compliance as Deputy Chief Minister flags widespread undervaluation of properties and
Gram Sabha consent fabricated to divert forest for mining bauxite, say villagers in Odishas Koraput
Villagers from Balda and Banur villages allege that Kalinga Alumina Limited, an Adani subsidiary, the panchayat, and dis
He also issued a series of directions focusing on water safety, conservation, and employment generation.
Former Deputy Head Shot Dead in Jharkhand, Shocking Incident Unfolds
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Panchayat Season 5 Update: Actor Chandan Roy, who plays Vikas in the popular series 'Panchayat', has hinted at exciting
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Tragic Motorcycle Collision in Madhubani Claims Three Lives
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BJPs Claims of Victory in Panchayat Elections Misleading, Says Naresh Chauhan
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Kerala SHRC directs RDO probe into ride collapse at amusement park
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JP Nadda Casts Vote in His Ancestral Village, Urges Public Participation in Panchayat Elections
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Polling begins in final phase of Himachal panchayat elections; over 15 lakh voters to cast ballots
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Baldev Raj for taking up restoration works in Latori on priority
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Keralas first tribal panchayat gets modern menstrual shelter for women
The initiative built for women of the Muthuvan tribe is expected to provide a clean and safe space for women during mens
Governors policy address: Kerala cities to be made elderly-friendly in phases
Vayomithram scheme launched by previous UDF government led by the late Oommen Chandy will be expanded to all block panch
M3M Foundation Hosts Grand Convocation Ceremony at iMpower Academy for Skills, Samalkha
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Suryapet Sarpanch, Panchayat Secretary Booked for Relocating 87 Stray Dogs
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Lucknow, May 28: The National Panchayati Raj Gram Pradhan Organization has expressed gratitude towards the Yogi governme
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Telangana Launches Massive T-Fiber Push to Deliver High-Speed Internet to Every Village
One of the major highlights of the T-Fiber project is the implementation of a ring architecture network connecting every
Minister promises to replant damaged crops in Kozhikode
T. Siddique assures farmers in Nadapuram, Kavilumpara, and Maruthonkara grama panchayats that the Local Self-Governments
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Udaipur, May 27 (Udaipur Kiran) Member of Parliament Mannalal Rawat raised several key development issues during the Di
The Opposition party alleges that the Arms Act was slapped to influence the upcoming Shivnandanpur Nagar Panchayat elect
Admin Secy reviews progress of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Schemes in UT Ladakh
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Himachal panchayat polls: 78.53% polling in first phase, women voters outnumber men
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Pay Gram Panchayat Salaries on 1st, Says Revanth
The Chief Minister also agreed to restore a provision removed by the previous BRS government, which, according to him, h
CM for enabling panchayats to credit their own source revenue in bank accounts
He directs amendment to Panchayat Raj Act in this direction
Punjab civic polls: Cong candidate injured in Raikot attack; 31.6% voter turnout recorded till noon
Polling is underway for 103 municipal bodies in Punjab. A Congress candidate in Raikot sustained injuries in an alleged
UP government extends role of gram pradhans as administrators after panchayat tenure ends
As the five-year tenure of Uttar Pradesh's gram panchayats wraps up on Tuesday, the state government steps in by designa
Alliance Differences Resurface in Chandragiri, Jana Sena Worker Protests Against TD MLA
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Apni Party Flags Delay In Panchayat, ULB Polls In J&K
JAMMU, May 25: The Apni Party on Monday expressed concern over the delay in the panchayat and urban local body (ULB) ele
BJP's Nabin holds strategy session in Karnataka ahead of civic, assembly polls
BJP president Nitin Nabin met with party leaders in Bengaluru. He shared strategies for upcoming elections in city corpo
Cgarh: 200 Bats Succumb To Heatwave In Chhattisgarh Village
The birds were found dead on the ground and on a tree near the pond in the village of Naukonia under Pali panchayat on S