When justice is accessible to all, it becomes the foundation of social justice: PM Modi
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised that ease of doing business and ease of living are only possible when
Former Kerala excise minister M R Reghuchandrabal passes away at 75
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Former Excise Minister and senior Congress leader M R Reghuchandrabal passed away at a private hospi
With No Power, Dabbalapadu Still Relies on Kagadalu Torches
Ten Kondadora tribal families continue to live on this remote hilltop in Rompalli panchayat in Ananthagiri mandal, strug
ZP polls: 32 seats reserved for women, OBCs, STs, SCs
NT Reporter Panaji The State Election Commission on Friday issued a notification declaring the reservation of seats for
SC order: Kerala faces tough task to shelter lakhs of stray dogs
KOCHI: The Supreme Court order directing states to remove stray dogs from public places and rehabilitate them in shelter
Jaipur Diary | Rajes roadshow with CM Bhajanlal in Anta
The ruling BJP is going all-out for the high-stakes Anta Assembly by-election. CM Bhajanlal Sharma and former CM Vasundh
Secy RDD&PR reviews performance under UT-CAPEX, SASCI
Pushes for urgent adoption of SNA-SPARSH platform to streamline fund flow SRINAGAR: Secretary, Rural Development and Pan
Chugh, Sat, Khatana, others address massive rallies in support of Devyani Rana in Nagrota
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 7: Giving further momentum to its campaigning in Nagrota Assembly Segment going to po
African swine fever: several panchayats in Malappuram declared surveillance zones
Kilimanoor block panchayat in Kerala launches its own rice brand
Paddy is procured from farmers in eight grama panchayats under the block panchayat and processed in its rice mill. KMR R
Lokayukta orders disciplinary action against 10 panchayat officials in Rajamahendravaram
Villages in Uttarakhand's Garhwal region are implementing new wedding guidelines, limiting women to three gold ornaments
Mission Panchayat: Odisha govt to develop over 53K futuristic model villages by 2047
BHUBANESHWAR: As part of the state government's futuristic model gram panchayat mission, which will be launched under th
Womens Participation in Bihar Politics: A Long Way to go!
There are schemes and plans galore targeting women, but their participation in politics is very low, despite 50% reserva
Our policies are drafted after listening to stakeholders: Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge
Priyank Kharge, Minister for IT/BT and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Government of Karnataka, said, policymaking is
Get ready for a thrilling end to 2025 with new seasons of popular Indian and global OTT shows. From espionage in 'The Fa
Dont hold inquiry into civil disputes: Madras HC to cops
MADURAI: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently told the state police not to entertain or conduct inquiries
Rahul's claims on vote manipulation in Haryana unfounded: EC officials
NEW DELHI: Rahul Gandhi's vote manipulation charge is unfounded as no appeals were filed against the electoral rolls in
Mumbai: Sikh and Sindhi communities celebrate 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak today
Mumbai's Sikh community is celebrating Guru Nanak's 556th birth anniversary with vibrant prabhat pheris and nagar kirtan
First wife must be heard for registration of Muslim mans second marriage, says Kerala HC
KOCHI: The Kerala High Court has held that the first wife of a Muslim man should be heard before registering his second
DDC presides Block Diwas held at Rajpura, listens to public grievances
Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, Nov 4: District Development Commissioner Samba Ayushi Sudan presided over a Block Diwas p
DDC presides Block Diwas at Jamola to redress public grievances
Excelsior correspondent RAJOURI, Nov 4: As part of the Governments ongoing public outreach and grievance redressal initi
DDC Chairman reviews ongoing development works in Panchayat Katyara
Excelsior correspondent BHADERWAH, Nov 4: District Development Council (DDC) Chairman Doda, Dhananter Singh Kotwal today
After five years, Maharashtra to conduct local body elections in December
MUMBAI: After a gap of five years, the Maharashtra State Election Commission on Tuesday announced the schedule for local
Polling In Maharashtra Municipal Councils, Local Bodies To Take Place On Dec 2
Elections in 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats in Maharashtra will take place on December 2, and votes will
Maharashtra Local Body Polls: Voting In 246 Councils, 42 Nagar Panchayats On December 2
A total of 6,859 members and 288 presidents will be elected in these local self-government bodies. The elections will in
Polling in Maharashtra municipal councils, nagar panchayats on December 2
Maharashtra will hold elections for 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats on December 2. Vote counting is sched
Maharashtra civic body elections on December 2, results on December 3
Maharashtra State Election Commission has announced the schedule for Nagar Panchayat and Nagar Parishad elections; sched
Madras High Court orders exhumation of bodies in church cemetery
CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has reiterated that burials must take place only in officially designated areas and order
Scan, send: BJP invites inputs on NDA election manifesto via QR code
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Stepping up its preparations for the local body elections, the BJP on Monday unveiled a series of in
YSRC Protests Against Unpaid Honorariums
The protesters submitted a memorandum to Panchayat Raj deputy director Satyanarayana, highlighting that despite the coal
NEW DELHI: RJD leader and Mahagathbandhans chief ministerial face, Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, exudes confidence as Bihar hea
Unity remains key challenge for UDF in Malappuram
In the 2020 elections, the UDF maintained its unity in most local bodies in Malappuram. However, it faced internal confl
Factionalism in CPI hits a flash point as district panchayat member resigns
Mahasabha demands ST certificate for Talawar community
It has strongly criticised Rural Development and Panchayat RajMinister Priyank Kharge for allegedly stalling the process
Inside Rural Uttar Pradesh's Water Revival: The Art of Living's Groundbreaking Efforts
Farmers across Uttar Pradesh are reclaiming their fields, livelihoods, and dignity as The Art of Livings river rejuvenat
The pleas alleged that the Panchayat Department instructed the zilla panchayat, janpad panchayat and eventually the gram
Kerala SIR: ECI receives first filled-out enumeration form from tribal voter
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: As part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll, Kerala Chief Electoral Office
Javid Dar launches stocking of imported Brown Trout Seed in Kulgam
KULGAM: Minister for Agriculture Production Department, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election D
Agri Min inaugurates Floating Trout Feed Manufacturing Plant at Kokernag
ANANTNAG: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav launches Viksit Madhya Pradesh@2047 vision document
BHOPAL: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav marked Madhya Pradeshs 70 th Foundation Day by launching the Viksit Madhya Pradesh@20
Four years on, GIC Jaiharikhal in Uttarakhand still awaits upgrade to fully residential school
DEHRADUN: A four-year-old plan to upgrade the Government Inter College (GIC) in Jaiharikhal, Pauri Garhwal, into a fully
BSP chief Mayawati rallies OBC leaders, criticises BJP, SP for casteist politics
LUCKNOW: Keeping her party in action mode while preparing for the big battle of 2027 in Uttar Pradesh, BSP chief Mayawat
Eradicating Despair: How A Panchayat-Led Mission Helped Kerala End Extreme Poverty
Over 64,000 families were identified as extremely poor, with food, health, livelihood, income and shelter set as the par
NEW DELHI: In a major achievement, the Union Health Ministry has received three Guinness World Records titles under its
15 years since formation, Keralas first tribal panchayat still struggling for amenities
Of the 26 tribal settlements in the panchayat, only four have been provided with electricity. Except to Societykudy, the
Telangana govt clears govt employees dues, pending bills worth Rs 1032 cr
Hyderabad: The Telangana government on Friday, October 31, cleared pending bills of the panchayat raj and roads and buil
Nearly half of live-in registration requests denied in Uttarakhand's Haridwar under UCC
DEHRADUN: Just nine months after the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) on January 27 this year, Haridwar di
MGNREGS workers to be engaged for raising one lakh seedlings of native species in Pudukottai
The Forest Department and the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj department are to be jointly involved in the exercise
RDD consults legislators for formulation, finalization of dev plan: Minister
SRINAGAR: Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Javed Ahmad Dar on Thursday said that the Rural Development
RDD consults legislators for formulation, finalization of developmental plan: Minister
Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Oct 30: Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Javed Ahmad Dar today said
Legislative Assembly Passes 4 Key Bills
Panchayat Raj Amendment Bill Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed the Jammu and Kashm
Srinagar, Oct 30:The Legislative Assembly of Jammu & Kashmir on Thursday passed four bills without much debate and discu
Bengaluru librarian dies by suicide over alleged harassment by panchayat development officer
Mathi Angadi to sell SHG products opened in Pudukottai under Mahalir Thittam
A host of products manufactured by members of about 80 SHGs from the 13 panchayat unions in Pudukottai district are for
Chief Secy Directs For Accelerated Implementation Of Key Rural Development Schemes
SRINAGAR, Oct 30: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Rural Development an
Brewery issue: Congress blocks Puthussery panchayat office
Congress alleges that the governing body, by agreeing to supply water to the brewery, has prioritised the brewerys needs
14,000 MTs of apples moved from Valley via rail network
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government said that around 14,000 metric tonnes of apples, equivalent to nine lakh boxe
J&K Assembly Passes Four Key Bills Covering Rent, Panchayats, Labour And Cooperatives
Srinagar, Oct 30: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed four significant bills aimed at strength
Bengaluru librarians suicide: Police file case against panchayat development officer
BENGALURU: Thyamagondlu police under Nelamangala sub-division have registered a case of abetment to suicide under Sectio
Priyanka Gandhi terms voter list revision a fraud, vows to oppose EC move
MALALPURAM: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday said the party would strongly oppose the Special Intensive Revision
Kerala set to roll out Time Bank for elderly care; pilot from today
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In an effort to create a support network for senior citizens, the Kerala Development and Innovation
Keep Gold Items To 3 At Weddings: Uttarakhand Panchayat Tells Women
A panchayat in the Jaunsar Scheduled Tribe area has barred women from wearing more than three pieces of jewellery lest t
Govt introduces 3 bills in LA seeking amendments
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 29: The Government today introduced three key bills in the Legislative Assembly ai
Roster of Ministers for Nov-Dec at Srinagar Secretariat
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 29: Government of Jammu and Kashmir today issued the roster of Ministers who will rem
3 Govt Bills introduced in Legislative Assembly
Srinagar, Oct 29: The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Wednesday introduced three bills-two proposing amendments to existin
Mlanthadam, Nitya Chaitanya Yatis birthplace, to host a memorial for the philosopher
Aruvapulam grama panchayat in Pathanamthitta buys 97 cents of land for the memorial. State government has sanctioned 7 c
CPI(M)-ruled Puthussery panchayat to supply river water for Elappully brewery
The panchayat put the issue to vote, with nine members, including two independents, supporting the move to supply water,
Adimaly landslip: Anger over lack of govt. support, rehabilitation plans
Left leg of woman trapped in landslip debris amputated. Relatives say the family has lost its life savings and will not
Gujarat Congress warns govt of 'Nepalwali' agitation if farmers demands ignored
AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat Congress President Amit Chavda on Wednesday issued a two-month ultimatum to the Bhupendra Patel g
J&K: Bill Introduced in Assembly to Raise SECs Age Limit to 70 Years
Srinagar, Oct 29: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday introduced a bill in the assembly for enhancing the maxi
Bill In J&K Assembly To Enhance Maximum Age Limit For Holding Office Of SEC To 70
Srinagar, Oct 29: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday introduced a bill in the assembly for enhancing the maxi
Sharma continues election campaign; visits many villages, meets people
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 28: President All J&K Panchayat Conference (AJKPC) and Independent candidate from Nag
Nellore: Officials Told To Ensure Safety And Hygiene In Cyclone Shelters
Shukla noted that, given the heavy rainfall across the district, all preventive measures must be in place to avoid damag
At least 15 people die due to drowning during Chhath Puja celebrations in Jharkhand
RANCHI: At least 15 people died of drowning during the Chhath Puja celebrations across Jharkhand, which were observed on
10-Year-Old Bilaspur Girl Rescued After Dialling 1098 Over Parental Abuse
Child refuses to return home despite police, panchayat pleas; placed under Women & Child Dept protection
Tension escalates at Elappully in Kerala over brewery as CPI(M) lays siege to panchayat office
CPI(M) workers, who back the project, laid siege to panchayat office, preventing officials from attending a scheduled go
14,000 MT of Apples Transported out of Kashmir Despite Highway Blockade: Govt
SRINAGAR: Up to October 23, 2025, about 14,000 metric tonnes of apples roughly 9 lakh boxes have been transported from
Guided by collective decision-making, community interest, Konanakunte Lake gets new lease of life
BENGALURU: Konanakunte Lake, located in Bengaluru South, which was reduced to a mini-dumping yard, has been rejuvenated.
Rs 12.28 lakh disbursed as compensation to affected farmers: Agri Minister
9 lakh apple boxes transported through rail till Oct 23 SRINAGAR: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development
Telangana ACB catches govt employee for accepting Rs 15K bribe
Hyderabad: The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials on Monday, October 27, caught a government officer red-h
In a major reform move, the Rajasthan Education Department has decided to introduce a common uniform for students across
Both government and private school students in Rajasthan to have same uniform
JAIPUR:In a major step towards standardising the education system, the Rajasthan Education Department has decided to int
Tejashwi Yadav vows to scrap Waqf Act, double panchayat allowances if oppn wins
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav said the INDIA bloc will scrap the Waqf (Amendment) Act if voted to power in Bihar. He promise
ADM Naveen Babus death: Family files defamation suit for making false bribery allegations
PATHANAMTHITTA: The family of Additional District Magistrate Naveen Babu who was found dead at his official quarters la
Waqf Act to be repealed if INDIA bloc wins: Tejashwi Yadav
PATNA: RJD leader and Opposition chief ministerial candidate Tejashwi Prasad Yadav on Sunday said that if INDIA bloc com
RJD leader misleading Muslims for votes: NDA
PATNA: The NDA sharply reacted to Opposition chief ministerial candidate Tejashwi Prasad Yadavs recent announcement to d
Beas swallows farm, threatens home of Pb panchayat members family
Tejashwi misleading people of Bihar: NDA
BJP and JD(U) leaders sharply criticized RJD's Tejashwi Yadav for promising to overturn the Waqf (Amendment) Act and dou
Bengaluru: Gram Panchayat Member Survives Attempt On His Life
Sources said Saleem was standing outside his house in Islampur when he was attacked by motorbike-borne assailants
There are people who only talk (RJD) and who act (NDA): Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary
In a fierce response to the RJD's electoral claims, Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary emphasized the NDA go
The local bodies can issue warnings for temporary water supply disconnections
Functioning of panchayati raj and urban local bodies has nearly come to a halt, BJP was avoiding elections out of fear o
Tejashwi's Big Poll Promise for Panchayat Heads
If the INDIA bloc is voted to power, we will also substantially increase the margin money, per quintal, of distributors
Mahagathbandhan's Chief Ministerial candidate and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday announced a big poll promise made,
Rajasthan Govt flouting SC orders, Constitution by delaying panchayat polls: Gehlot
JAIPUR, Oct 26: Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Sunday said the BJP government in Rajasthan was flouting Supreme Court o
Allowance hike, pension, insurance for panchayat representatives if INDIA bloc wins polls: Tejashwi
PATNA, Oct 26: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday said allowances of the representatives of Bihars panchayati raj syste
Allowance hike, pension & more: INDIA blocs poll promises for new Bihar; perks for Panchayat heads
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav announced welfare measures for Bihar's Panchayati Raj representatives if the INDIA bloc wins t
Allowances for panchayati raj representatives if INDIA bloc wins polls, says Tejashwi
The panchayati raj system consists of three levels of governance zila parishad, panchayat samiti, and gram panchayat
Tejashwi Yadav's Big Poll Promise For Panchayat Heads, Self-Employed People
With less than two weeks left for Bihar's high-voltage Assembly polls, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav
Bihar's Mahagathbandhan chief ministerial face Tejashwi Yadav unveiled significant welfare promises for panchayati raj r
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday announced a slew of welfare measures for representatives of B
Secretary RDD calls for accelerated progress on Panchayat Ghars, CSCs and PLCs in J&K
414 Panchayat Ghars completed; 40 Panchayat Learning Centres being established SRINAGAR: Secretary, Rural Development De
Kerala couple file marriage digitally, get certificate in a day
A couple in Keralas Kawassery Panchayat completed their marriage registration using a digital verification process, Vide
J&K Govt Adjusts 23 In-Charge Executive Engineers In PWD, Places 5 At RDD Disposal
JAMMU, October 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the adjustment of 23 In-Charge Executive Engineers (Civi
RDD & PR conducts one-day training workshop on Model Women-Friendly Panchayats across J&K
SRINAGAR/JAMMU: Director Panchayati Raj, J&K, Sham Lal, and Director Rural Development Department (RDD) Kashmir, Shabir
CS For Grassroots Outreach And Counselling To Strengthen Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan
SRINAGAR, Oct 24: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting to review the progress and impact of the Nasha M
Kerala couple registers marriage via video KYC at Panchayat; sets example for digital India
A video of Lavanya and Vishnu completing their online marriage registration has gone viral on social media, showing them
More areas on city outskirts to come under GBA: Dy CM DK Shivakumar
BENGALURU: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said on Thursday that more areas on the outskirts of Bengaluru that have
DLDO Offices to Function From Nov 1
PK, who holds the Panchayati Raj department, announced that DLDO offices ofdivisional-level development officers would b
Cabinet approves to repeal 2 child cap to contest Telangana local body polls
Hyderabad: The cabinet, on Thursday, October 23, gave its nod to repeal the two-child restriction for contesting Telanga
Bihar CM Nitish takes swipe at Tejashwi over Jeevika promise, says he is trying to 'mislead' women
PATNA: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday took a veiled swipe at his former deputy Tejashwi Yadav, accusing h
Town panchayat chairperson loses post due to non-payment of property tax for seven holdings
Munnar panchayat dump yard posing threat to wild elephants
Forest officials say the yard is posing a threat to local wildlife
Factionalism resurfaces in Kadi BJP as rival Diwali events spark political tensions
Even as Gujarats new cabinet took oath, factionalism within the state BJP has once again flared up, this time in North G
Kumily witnesses 18 landslips on Saturday
Rain damage reported in Pathumury, Attappallam, Kumily, Murukkady, Valiyakandam, and Vellaramkunnu in Kumily grama panch
Policemen play a crucial role in preserving the health of society
Chief Executive officer of Dharwad Zilla Panchayat Bhuvanesh Patil pays tributes at the Police Commemoration Day program
Jasrotia inaugurates Paddy Procurement Mandi at Dhanni Bhakhta
Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Oct 20: In a landmark move for the agrarian landscape of Jasrota, Rajiv Jasrotia, MLA Ja
Javid Dar inaugurates Autumn Flower Festival at SKUAST-K
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 20: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Cooper
NCs Shamim, AAPs Joginder, Sharma as Ind join fray in Nagrota
Total 6 candidates file nominations Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Oct 20: National Conference candidate and DDC Member,Dansal, Shami
Central rules dont apply, state govt employees cant participate in RSS events, says Kharge Jr
Karnataka IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge stated that state government employees are prohibited from participating in RSS
Javid Dar for integrated farming for enhanced productivity, sustainability
Excelsior Correspondent GANDERBAL, Oct 19: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Coope
Odisha Man Kills Youth for Allegedly Assaulting Daughter
Accused surrenders to police; probe underway into incident at Akhuapada panchayat
Residents of Ambedkar Colony in Anakapalli district protest against unaddressed garbage issue
Locals allege inaction despite earlier assurances from panchayat officials, saying the garbage dump is posing serious he
Govt to bring law to ban artificial colouring of fruits: Minister
Srinagar, Oct 18:Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Depar
Dispute over Diwali planning turns violent in Gujarat's Sabarkantha; eight injured, over 25 detained
AHMEDABAD: At least eight people were injured, several houses were attacked and around 100 vehicles were vandalised in a
Denied Pay For 27 Months, Karnataka Man Ends Life Outside Panchayat Office
A man died by suicide at Honganuru Gram Panchayat, alleging 27 months unpaid salary and harassment. BJP criticised Karna
Karnataka Officer Suspended For Attending RSS Event, BJP Hits Out At Congress
A panchayat officer in Karnataka has been suspended for attending an event of the BJP's ideological parent, Rashtriya Sw
Karnataka Panchayat Development Officer Suspended For Participating In Raichur RSS Event
Karnataka's Rural Development Department suspended Raichur PDO Praveen Kumar KV for participating in an RSS event in uni
BJP government committed to welfare of farmers, youth and women: Haryana CM Saini
The CM says Scheduled Castes, who have long been deprived of their rightful opportunities, are now being empowered throu
CHANDIGARH: Nine Japanese companies have expressed interest in investing approximately Rs 5,000 crore in Haryana and hav
Telangana issues tenders worth Rs 6,294 Cr for the construction of rural roads
Hyderabad: The Telangana government has issued tenders for the construction of rural roads at a cost of Rs 6,294 crore u
Portion of Wall Collapses, Traffic Disrupted on JammuSrinagar Highway
Banihal (Ramban), Oct 17: Vehicular movement on the JammuSrinagar national highway was disrupted after a portion of a pr
Portion Of Protection Wall Caves In On JammuSrinagar Highway, Traffic Disrupted
Banihal (Ramban), Oct 17: A portion of a protection wall along the JammuSrinagar national highway collapsed in Ramban di
The accused had allegedly demanded 8.000 from a 73-year-old man to issue E-swathu (digital database of property ownershi
SC refuses to interfere with Telangana HC order staying OBC quota hike in local bodies
The Supreme Court has opted to uphold the Telangana High Court's recent ruling, effectively putting a pause on the initi
Mujhe mulli kaha gaya, says SP MP Iqra Hasan condemns Shiva temple vandalism
Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hasan, while addressing an all-male panchayat in Chapaur village of Saharanpur on Sunday, Octobe
Four booked for allegedly assaulting, urinating on a man from SC community in Madhya Pradeshs Katni
Victim alleged attack followed dispute over use of illegally mined gravel for Panchayat office construction; police regi
Four booked for allegedly assaulting, urinating on Dalit man in Madhya Pradeshs Katni
Victim alleged attack followed dispute over use of illegally mined gravel for Panchayat office construction; police regi
Jaipur, October 16 (Udaipur Kiran): The Rajasthan government has begun preparing a comprehensive action plan to complete
Rajasthan Plans Statewide Eradication of Invasive Vilayati Babool
Jaipur, October 16 (Daily Kiran): The Rajasthan government has begun preparing a comprehensive action plan to completely
Ensure Equitable Progress in J&Ks Villages
Dr Satwant Singh Rissam ssrissam84@gmail.com In past few years, significant progress has been made in exposing and fight
LDF takes out rally, holds public meeting in Perambra
Senior CPI(M) leader accuses Cong. activists of assaulting Perambra panchayat president without any provocation
Farmer Champions initiative launched in Nellore to make agriculture profitable for farmers
New approach aims at promoting market-oriented cultivation across 722 gram panchayats of 37 mandals in the district on a
Motivation coupled with study-life balance necessary for success, says Ballari ZP CEO
Chief Executive Officer of Ballari Zilla Panchayat Mohammed Haris Sumair tells students that perseverance and patience i
Motivation coupled with study-life balance necessary for success, says Ballari ZP CEO
Chief Executive Officer of Ballari Zilla Panchayat Mohammed Haris Sumair tells students that perseverance and patience i
Congress Vows Justice in DCC Chiefs Selection
Under the direction of Panchayat Raj minister Seethakka and leadership of DCC president Paidikula Ashok.
Schemes worth 212.41 crore implemented in Ayothiyapattinam panchayat union, says Collector
Ram Prasath Manohar takes serious exception to failure of executive engineer of Panchayat Raj Engineering Department
Kandukur farmers cry foul over compensation in NH 167B land acquisition
Nearly 30 farmers from Kanumalla, Palukuru and Oguru panchayats write letters to Chief Minister, Deputy CM, IT and R&B m
DVAC arrests panchayat secretary, computer operator for graft near Coimbatore
Dalit IPS officer's death: Family declines police access to laptop, cites lack of trust in probe
CHANDIGARH: The family of the deceased Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar stood firm on their demand for the arrest of se
Karnataka CM directs Chief Secy to study TN policy on RSS activities
Bagalkote: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said he has directed the state Chief Secretary to examine Tam
Whats in a name? Pakistan Mukku sparks political row in Kerala as BJP pushes for name change
Pakistan Mukku, a small junction in Keralas Kunnathoor panchayat, has become the centre of a controversy after Public Wo
Lack of dog catchers hits district panchayats sterilisation programme
Despite having the capacity to sterilise over 100 dogs every month, the two ABC centres in Mulanthuruthy and Vadavucode
Lack of dog catchers hits district panchayats sterilisation programme
Despite having the capacity to sterilise over 100 dogs every month, the two ABC centres in Mulanthuruthy and Vadavucode
Dalit IPS officer's suicide: Mahapanchayat gives Haryana govt 48-hour ultimatum to remove DGP
CHANDIGARH: The Mahapanchayat held by a 31-member committee to ensure acceptance of the demands of the family of late IP
IT and BT, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge has demanded that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah imp
Police stations must not become venues for settling civil disputes. Any officer found conducting such panchayats in poli
Tamil Nadu relaxes building rules for green and white industries in peri-urban areas, reducing minimum road width
Randhawa kick starts lane, drain work in Malik Market
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 10: MLA Bahu Ch. Vikram Randhawa today kickstarted the lane and drain construction wo
Panchayat Reforms In AP Reflecting Abdul Kalams Vision: DCM Pawan
Pawan explained that Panchayats have been reorganised into four grades based on population and administrative needs: Rep
Telagnana: Panchayat secretary caught for demanding bribe
Hyderabad: Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials on Friday, October 10, caught the panchayat secretary of Mad
TGSPDCL Sub-Engineer, Panchayat Secretary in ACB Net
The ACB seized the bribe amounts from the possession of the two officers and produced them in the court concerned
Disaster Management Committees formed at Block & Panchayat level
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 9: Government of Jammu and Kashmir has constituted Disaster Management Committees at
TSEC suspends Telangana local polls after stay on 42 PC BC reservation
Hyderabad: The Telangana State Election Commission (TEC) on Thursday, October 9, suspended the Gram Panchayat and Zilla
Karnataka: Mandya Zilla Panchayat directs over 2 lakh MGNREGA workers to complete e-KYC
Govt Constitutes Disaster Management Committee At Block And Panchayat Level In J&K
JAMMU, Oct 9: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered the constitution of Disaster Management Committees at both
J&K Bank, J&K Grameen Bank disburse Rs 100 cr loans to 2673 SHGs under JKRLM
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 08: Aimed to promote financial empowerment of women, J&K Bank and its sponsored en
Himachal CM give pre-Diwali gift to state govt employees, announces hike in wages, honorarium
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister announced wage and honorarium hikes for state government employees ahead of Diwali. Mid-
Lucknow Diary | Rajbhar seeks splitting of OBC quota into 3 groups
SBSP chief and state minister Om Prakash Rajbhar has again sought implementation of Social Justice Committees recommenda
Creating awareness among farmers crucial to curb stubble burning: Chouhan
NEW DELHI, Oct 7: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Tuesday that creating awareness among farmers
600 PHCs for 12,000 gram panchayats in Telangana, IMA calls rural health system unsustainable
Representatives of IMA Telangana submits memorandum to Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, explains effectiveness of the Kerala h
Students introduce English to tribal elders
Thiruvananthapuram district panchayats GOTEC programme encourages students to use language as a tool for connection and
CMs clean chit to P.P. Divya in Assembly draws criticism
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