Bukhari calls on New Delhi to engage J&K youth for confidence-building
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CS reviews progress of outreach-based Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan
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Revanth Reddy Asserts Dominance with ULB Sweep
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'Kerala Fed Up Of LDF, UDF': PM Modi Meets Newly-Elected BJP Panchayat, Municipality Members
PM Modi said that elected representatives from the BJP-NDA would work at the grassroots level to address the challenges
Panel Asks States to Act Against Sarpanch-Patis
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Finance Commission Releases 387 Crore More to Telangana Gram Panchayats
Total allocation reaches 646.46 crore; 2,400 crore still pending from Centre
Haryana citizens send 11,000 suggestions to govt.s AI-based portal for State budget
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SRINAGAR: The Government of India informed the Lok Sabha that Panchayat elections have not been held in Jammu and Kashmi
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ACB Arrests Panchayat Raj Official
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No bar on moving no-confidence motion during end of a gram panchayats term: Karnataka High Court
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T.N. CM Stalin extends free meal scheme to another one lakh conservancy workers in civic bodies
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The MoU signing on February 5 was followed by a one-day training programme for gram panchayat librarians from Koppal and
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Maharashtra Man Kills 6-Year-Old Daughter To Contest Panchayat Elections
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Man kills daughter to contest Maharashtra local body polls, held in Telangana
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Family in Nahoti endures 5-yr water crisis despite Govt schemes
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Spread across five acres, the sensory park located in Amar Seva Sangam, Ayikudi, Tenkasi, integrates nature-based therap
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Around 50 volunteers from Kudumbashree units of the Choornikara panchayat deliver library books to 1000 houses there, as
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Stray dogs at the centre of a growing social divide
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Government Bars Reddy Gandla, 26 Omitted BC Castes from Claiming BC Quota in Municipal Polls
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DVAC conducts searches at panchayat office near Arakkonam over irregularities in laying borewells
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SC Directs Poll Panel To Display Names On Logical Discrepancies List In SIR Of Electoral Rolls
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Guarantee Utsav in Koppal next month to highlight benefits of schemes
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Tiger movement reported in more villages in Telanganas Yadadri district
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Secretary RDD assesses performance of PIAs under Himayat 2.0
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Two Punjab villages ban kite flying over deaths, injuries due to Chinese manjha
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Directs CEOs to inform chairpersons, members Srinagar, Jan 27:The Jammu and Kashmir Government has communicated to the C
J&K Govt Notifies End Of DDC Tenure On February 24, 2026
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Babasaheb statue vandalised by unidentified persons in UPs Sonbhadra
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The mass killings of stray dogs continue in Telangana after 200 more canines were allegedly poisoned to death in Hanumak
Kalaburagi Next Foundation launched to drive districts holistic development
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200 Stray Dogs Killed In Telangana Village, Activists Say 1,100 Canines Slain Since December 2025
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Killing Of 200 Stray Dogs Surfaces In Pathipaka Village
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Congress tries out year-round grassroots mobilisation model in Jharkhand
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Over 20,700 candidates file nominations for Zilla Parishad, Panchayat Samiti polls in Maharashtra
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300 Stray Dogs killed in Telangana village, Sarpanch Booked
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Special marks for part-time teachers in appointments, says CM Stalin
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Priyank Kharge writes to Centre to release pending grants for Gram Panchayats
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Seven panchayats awarded ISO certification for service delivery
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Honest Prajwal Rittis photo to be displayed in schools, family to get site
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Twenty20 used as a recruitment agency for BJP, alleges former member
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ZP officials told to complete works benefiting ITBP Centre in Halabavi
Indo-Tibetan Border Police and Zilla Panchayat officers take part in meeting in Belagavi to resolve civic issues, includ
Provide accurate data for Vision 2031 report, Koppal officials told
The district administration and the Zilla Panchayat jointly organise a workshop at the J.H. Patel Hall of the Zilla Panc
Twenty20s NDA entry puts Congress in a bind at Vadavucode-Puthencruz panchayat
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Birch fire case: Police arrest disqualified Arpora sarpanch
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Addressing the National MGNREGA Workers Convention organised by the Rachnatmak Congress, Rahul Gandhi said PM Modi wants
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Devp prog for Tripura Panchayat members begins at IIM Shillong
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Case Against Telangana Village Panchayat Over Alleged Killing Of 100 Dogs
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Beneficiaries number under Social Security Pension Scheme increased to 1.16 crore in 2025 from 12 lakh in 2005
Boy drowns in water tank near Arani
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How Dantewadas panchayat-level childrens libraries are rebuilding education in conflict-hit Bastar
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The 20th edition of the India Digital Summit (IDS), the flagship annual conference of the Internet and Mobile Associatio
Mob Fury at 2 BDO Offices over SIR in West Bengal
Hearing of the voters of booth no 53 and 57 of Hathachhi Panchayat was underway then.
Parents, citizens stage protest against closure of govt. schools
Government Orders criticised for proposing to convert schools in 5,900 gram panchayats in the State into Karnataka Publi
Development works worth 215.65 crore implemented at Ayothiapattinam panchayat union in Salem
Cost of hate: In MP, school building demolished despite NOC from panchayat
A countrys true strength lies in its education and healthcare systems. Demolishing a school building despite having a no
CS led Apex Committee assesses progress of implementation across J&K
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List WB voters with logical discrepancy: SC to poll panel
The Supreme Court has ordered the Election Commission to display lists of West Bengal voters facing logical discrepancy
Mission YUVA Gains Momentum With 95% Panchayat Coverage, 847 Cr Loans To 14,887 Applicants
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Round-the-clock AI-enabled call centre on LSGD services
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Olamogaru Gram Panchayat President is among the special invitees for Republic Day parade
SIR: Openly display names of people on discrepancies list, SC tells EC
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New Delhi, Jan 19: The Supreme Court directed the Election Commission (EC) on Monday to display the names of those on th
Bengaluru city corporation elections are scheduled after May 25. These polls, along with Zilla and Taluk Panchayat elect
The Supreme Court has ordered the Election Commission in West Bengal to display names of voters on the logical discrepan
Names Of Persons In Logical Discrepancy Bengal SIR List To Be Displayed In Panchayat Offices: SC
As many as 1.36 crore people have been flagged for logical discrepancies, while 31 lakh voters have records that lack ma
Congress spreading lies about VB-G RAM G: Government
Shivraj Singh Chouhan referred to Congress nationwide campaign against the VB-G RAM G, and said the Opposition was sprea
Congress Spreading Lies About VB-G RAM G: Govt
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Congress spreading 'lies' about VB-G RAM G: Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
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Delegation meets LG, seeks upgradation of GHS Nomain
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Odisha Panchayat Elections Likely in JanFeb Next Year: State Election Commissioner
State Election Commissioner Madhusudan Padhi said fresh elections would be mandatory to reconstitute panchayat bodies in
Kerala SIR: KPCC delegation meets Kerala CEO, says SIR a harrowing and vexing experience for voters
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NCP factions join hands for Maharashtra Zilla Parishad, Panchayat Samiti polls
Announcement has come in the wake of the severe drubbing the two NCP factions received in the Pune civic elections, wher
NCP unity for Maharashtra ZP, Panchayat Samiti polls
Factions of the Nationalist Congress Party, led by Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar, will unite for upcoming Zilla Parishad a
Birch tragedy: Police arrest dismissed Arpora pyat secy
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UC Verna outplay Betalbatim SC
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Millet dishes take centre-stage at traditional food revival competition in Madikeri
Over 60 teams participated in the district-level competition, organized by the Kodagu district administration, Zilla Pan
Cong launches Panchayat-level MGNREGA Bachao Sangram
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Unity Malls legality not questioned: AG
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After the Assembly SIR, the total number of voters in U.P. is shown as 12.56 crore, reflecting a reduction of about 2.89
500 stray dogs killed in Telangana villages to fulfill Panchayat poll promises
Hyderabad: In a fresh incident of stray dog killings, around 200 canines were allegedly killed in Telanganas Kamareddy d
Jasrotia holds public darbar, addresses peoples grievances
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Unity Mall: Court quashes construction nod
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Administrative Restructuring In RDD: 21 DPOs Re-Designated As BDOs (HQ)
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Karnataka told hold legislature session to discuss VB-G RAM G Act
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Samathuva Pongal celebrated in all panchayats in Virudhunagar district
Congress leader courts controversy over alleged support to Rahul Mamkootathil
Sreenadevi Kunjamma, who represents the Pallickal division in the Pathanamthitta district panchayat, appeared live on he
Around 500 stray dogs killed in Telangana villages in one week to fulfill Panchayat poll promise
Siddaramaiah accuses BJP of dismantling MGNREGA, says party has allergy to Mahatma Gandhi
The Karnataka Chief Minister alleged that the new framework shifted financial burdens to States and diluted panchayat-le
SEC Announces Feb. 5 Polls to ZPs, Panchayat Samitis
According to the SEC, 25,482 polling stations have been set up, with adequate availability of electronic voting machines
Mumbai set for high-stakes battle as campaigning for 29 civic body elections ends
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State Govt Releases 277 Cr to Gram Panchayats
Bhatti directed finance officials to consistently pursue with the Centre the release of the 15th Finance Commission's pe
BJP Member Gets Elected With Muslim League's Vote In Kerala Panchayat
The alliance resulted in the defeat of a CPM nominee
Maharashtra Zila Parishads, Panchayat Samitis Polls On February 5
Elections to 12 Zilla Parishads (ZP) and 125 Panchayat Samitis in Maharashtra will be held on February 5, and counting o
BJP wins standing committee post with IUML support in Paivalike grama panchayat
277 crore released to gram panchayats
Dy CM conveys sweet news to newly elected sarpanches and ward members
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A lifetime of teaching tribal children without any job security
In the remote Edamalakkudy tribal panchayat, Vijayalakshmi has kept primary education alive for nearly three decades on
Maharashtra zilla parishad, panchayat samiti polls to be held on February 5
The schedule was announced a day after the Supreme Court extended the January 31 timeline for completing the poll proces
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Maharashtra: Elections in 12 zilla parishads and 125 panchayat samitis on Feb 5
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Govt bulldozed MGNREGA, Congress says; struggle on to restore work rights
The Congress party has initiated a nationwide campaign called 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram'. This movement aims to restore co
In a first, Rajasthan panchayat gets certified for going fully organic
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Panchayat Advancement Index: Strengthening Data-Driven Decision-Making for rural transformation
Sushil Kumar Lohani, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj Across Indias villages, a silent but powerful shi
Eight e-autos distributed to gram panchayats in Annamayya district for waste collection
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JAMMU, Jan 12: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved the up-gradation of the pay level of Panchayat Secretaries,
Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge suggested that IAS and IPS officers from the region voluntee
Congress slams 'trouble-engine' U.P. govt. for 'brutal lathi-charge' on MGNREGA Bachao protesters
The Congress agitation demanding the withdrawal of the VB-G RAM G Act and restoration of MGNREGA as a rights-based law i
Rana holds mega outreach with OBC, ST, SC communities
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 11: In a significant initiative aimed at deepening the democratic engagement and adva
AAP appoints Valmiki Naik as Goa unit chief
Panaji: The Aam Aadmi Party has announced new office-bearers for the Goa unit, appointing partys senior leader Valmiki N
AAP appoints Valmiki Naik as Goa unit president
The party had removed Amit Palekar from the state president's post following the party's dismal performance in the Zilla
UP SIR manipulated due to pressure from BJP: Akhilesh Yadav
Yadav said the Election Commission (EC) conducted the SIR of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly voter list and the State Electio
The party has announced the launch of the first phase of its 45-day 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' across all states, district
Congress launches 45-day MGNREGA Bachao Sangram against new rural jobs legislation
The campaign seeks the restoration of MGNREGA in its original form as a rights-based legislation guaranteeing employment
300 Stray Dogs Poisoned to Death in Hanamkonda Villages, Sarpanches, Officials Booked
Following complaints lodged by animal welfare activists, the Shayampet police registered an FIR against several local re
VB-G RAM G Act will severely affect gram panchayats, says Dinesh Gundu Rao
Congress will challenge the new Act before the courts concerned while taking the issue to the peoples court too highligh
Pregnant Woman Dies In Bihar After 'Doctor' Operates While Watching YouTube
The pregnant woman's family claimed that she was taken to a private clinic in the Ekchari Panchayat area, which was alle
2,862 birds culled in Alappuzha following avian flu outbreak
While 2,850 birds were culled in Ambalapuzha North panchayat, 12 eliminated in Ambalapuzha South panchayat. Culling oper
Kollam district panchayat prioritises project completion; multiple healthcare upgrades on the anvil
Plans include transformation of Kollam District Hospital and District Ayurveda Hospital into state-of-the-art facilities
Bihar govt urges farmers to complete Farmer ID registration by January 10
Bihar's Revenue and Land Reforms department urges farmers to complete their Farmer ID registration by January 10th. Spec
Himachal HC directs State govt to conduct elections to Panchayati Raj bodies before April 30
Maintaining that the State has suffered extensive damage to public and private properties and roads, the State governmen
Women in Rajasthans Jalore, almost disconnected
A caste panchayat in Rajasthans Jalore district banned womens access to smartphones, revoking the ban when faced with ou
Adimulam Pulls Up Officials Over Protocol Violations
The MLA also expressed anger over the absence of officials from the electricity department, Roads and Buildings, and Pan
Revanth Eyes for Win in All Municipal Polls
CM cites gram panchayat success, vows grassroots push in municipal elections
Karnataka Cabinet passes resolution against RAM G Act, to challenge the law in courts
Karnataka's Cabinet will challenge the VB-G RAM G Act in court. The government disapproves of the modifications to the M
Ucassaim comunidade complains of encroachment, illegal wall construction
NT Reporter Mapusa The Ucassaim comunidade has demanded action against private owners for alleged encroachment and const
Revanth Unveils Poster for CM's Cup-2025, Tournaments to Begin from Jan. 17
The competitions will be conducted in phases, beginning at the Gram Panchayat level from January 17 to 22, followed by m
Enagala Venkatram Reddy Takes Charge As Hanamkonda DCC President
The programme was held at the party office in the presence of In-charge minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, panchayat raj
Congress Gears Up For Poll, Plans MGNREGA Protest
Buoyed by its performance in the recent Gram Panchayat elections held in December 2025, where the Congress claimed succe
Leadership Training Pays Off As 11 Women Win Panchayat Seats
Karimnagar district collector Pamela Satpathy attended the event as the chief guest and honoured the newly elected repre
Yogi govt expands Kisan Pathshalas to boost modern farming in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh organized 'Kisan Pathshala 8.0 Rabi' training over 20 lakh farmers on modern farming, government schemes,
Nandigama MPDO, MPO, Panchayat Secretary in ACB Net
The ACB arrested them for demanding Rs.2.50 lakh and accepted the part payment of Rs.1 lakh through Panchayat Secretary
Health, RDD Secretaries Added To Task Force On Drug Abuse Rehabilitation
Jammu, Jan 7: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the inclusion of the Administrative Secretary, Health and Med
Kushwahas fate uncertain as 3 of 4 party MLAs revolt
Bihar's panchayati raj minister Deepak Prakash faces an uncertain future as his father Upendra Kushwaha's Rashtriya Lok
U.P. CM meets PM, BJP leadership in New Delhi
The meetings come amid the buzz of a Cabinet expansion in Uttar Pradesh as the party is looking to reshape its caste and
Goa AAP in Turmoil: Former State Chief Palekar, Acting President Parab Resign
The resignations come shortly after the AAP's dismal showing in the Zilla Panchayat elections, where they secured only o
AAP faces exodus in Goa: Ex-state unit chief Palekar, acting president Parab, 3 others resign
In a significant blow to the AAP in Goa, senior leaders including ex-state president Amit Palekar and acting chief Shrik
Uttar Pradesh to roll out digital libraries in all gram panchayats by January-end
Digital libraries are coming to Uttar Pradesh villages. IT equipment purchase will finish by January 30. Furniture will
From a hopeless end to endless hope
As West Bengal battles one of the highest incidences of child marriage in the country, a silver lining has emerged in St
Mattathur panchayat defection row ends in compromise
Vice-president Noorjahan Navas resigns, submits letter to KPCC; president will not resign
Proposal to upgrade MCC to Grade 1 civic body: MLA asks officials to keep data ready in one month
The State Cabinet has already taken a decision to upgrade the MCC into a Grade 1 civic body by including Hootagalli CMC,
'MGNREGA bachao': Congress to challenge G RAM G in court; 45-day nationwide protest
Congress has launched a 45-day nationwide protest, the 'MGNREGA bachao sangram,' starting January 8, demanding the resto
House Scraps Two-Child Norm in Panchayat Polls
Assembly passes 4 Bills unanimously including PR Bill 2026
Construction Work on Vital Bridge in Panchayat Nala hangs-in-balance
Ajay Sharma Sunderbani, Rajouri January 3: Notwithstanding the passage of years, the construction work on the vital brid
Ambedkars Ideals Guide Nation Even Today: Rammohan Naidu
The minister, along with local MLA Kuna Ravikumar, unveiled a statue of Dr Ambedkar at Fakir Saheb Peta village under Pu
Telangana Assembly Day 3: Harish Rao, Uttam exchange war of words
Hyderabad: The third day of the Telangana Legislative Assembly saw irrigation ministers, one present and the other forme
Thiamine supplementation can prevent infant deaths: Mandya Zilla Panchayat CEO
Congress asks Mattathur panchayat president to step down or face no-trust motion
Attacking MGNREGA Akin To Attacking Crores Of Workers, Their Right To Work: Kharge
New Delhi, Jan 3: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday said attacking MGNREGA is like attacking crores of w
Scrap VB-G RAM G Act, bring back MGNREGA for rural job rights: Siddaramaiah to Centre
Karnataka Chief Minister alleged that the new legislation takes away the right to livelihood, the powers of panchayats a
Two-child norm scrapped: Telangana minister cites low fertility rate; panchayat poll rules reset
Cong To Launch Nationwide MGNREGA Bachao Sangram From Jan 10-Feb 25 Against G RAM G Act
New Delhi, Jan 3: The Congress on Saturday announced a nationwide MGNREGA Bachao Sangram from January 10 to February 25
Telangana Assembly passes bill removing two-child norm for local polls
Hyderabad: The Telangana Legislative Assembly on Saturday passed a bill to do away with the two-child norm that disquali
Scrap VB-G RAM G act, bring back MGNREGEA for rural job rights: Siddaramaiah to Centre
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has called for the central government to abolish the new VB-G RAM G Act. He demand
Portable ABC programme to control stray dogs in the rural belts of the district will be expanded, says the district panc
Re-surveyed Pattadar Passbooks to ensure transparency and accuracy, says Eluru Collector
Newly issued Pattadar Passbooks were distributed to farmers at the Jogannapalem village secretariat in Gudigunta village
CPI(M)s bid to cling to power through horse-trading anti-democratic, says Sunny Joseph
KPCC president says evidence has emerged on how the CPI(M) bought off a UDF-backed Independent member to seize control o
Edavanakkad panchayat prioritises tetrapod seawall, campaign against drug abuse
Polls to 12 ZPs, 125 panchayat samitis likely in first week of February; schedule expected next week
On January 6, the SEC will hold a meeting of the officials from the districts that are expected to go to polls in the th
Elections for 12 zilla parishads and 125 panchayat samitis in Maharashtra are expected in early February. The State Elec
Bengal SIR: ECI seeks Oriya interpreters for four gram panchayats
Kolkata: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has been compelled to engage Oriya interpreters-cum-translators for four
Purported audio clip prompts Vigilance inquiry after complaint by Congress leader Anil Akkara. CPI(M) accused of luring
Pawan Kalyans Governance Push Reforms on Fast Track, Development in High Gear
Pawan Kalyan, who holds portfolios of Panchayati Raj, rural development, rural water supply, forest, environment and Sci
From encroachment to legal ownership
Haryana government regularises unauthorised occupation of village panchayat land through payment, aiming to reduce litig
Karnataka: Govt will hold all local body polls this year, says Dy CM Shivakumar
Local body elections will be held across Karnataka this year. This includes polls for five new corporations in Bengaluru
Birch fire: Suspended Arpora pyat secy dismissed over licence lapses
Panaji: The Directorate of Panchayats on Wednesday dismissed the suspended Arpora-Nagoa panchayat secretary Raghuvir Bag
Goa nightclub fire: Illegal salt pan structure, collusion with officials; what probe report revealed
A magisterial inquiry found a Goa nightclub, where 25 died in a fire, was illegally built on a salt pan and operated wit
Become centre for creating youth enthusiastic about rural development, university told
Mahatma Gandhi Rural Development and Panchayat Raj University organises a special lecture on Gandhian Thought in Gadag
4,250 acres to come under natural farming in Mandya: Mandya Zilla Panchayat CEO
Congress Wave Will Continue In Municipal, ZPTC, MPTC Elections: Ponguleti
Srinivas Reddy said the victory of Congress-backed candidates in the gram panchayat elections once again proved public s
Jana Sena Party eyes 100% strike rate in local body polls
Party image boosted by Palle Panduga and Panchayat Raj initiatives under Deputy Chief Minister and JSP president K. Pawa
A call for education: How this Karnataka village is encouraging childrens study time
The Halaga gram panchayats experiment has not been easy to implement, but it says its intentions are in the interest of
BJP members elected to top posts of both ZPs
Cross voting in South Goa befuddles everybody Special Correspondent Panaji: The Bharatiya Janata Party-Maharashtrawadi G
Bihar government to revive old sugar mills
Cooperative Minister to launch membership-cum-awareness drive at panchayat level from Jan 2, in order to create awarenes
Cong. not to act against Manju who quit as Agali grama panchayat chief
Siddaramaiah writes to PM Modi, seeks suspension of VB-G Ram G rollout
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He is urging the suspension of the VB
CPI(M) turns to Kumarakom to bolster narrative of Cong.-BJP collusion
Party asks Congress whether it has the courage to expel those who engineered alleged collusion to manipulate the mandate
AAP government brings resolution against VB-G RAM G Act
Rural Development and Panchayat Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond tabled the resolution in the House for discussion during
Big allegations has been imposed on two district officials of Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa, Zila Panchayat CEO Nagarjun B. G
Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat divided over khap panchayats ban on smartphones, dress code for minors
BAGHPAT: People in Baghpat district are divided over the khap panchayats ban on the use of smartphones and wearing half-
INDORE: The Congress has accused the Madhya Pradesh government of corruption, claiming that the Khandwa district adminis
House panel discusses transition to G-RAM-G in 6 months
NEW DELHI: In the first meeting of a parliamentary panel after the passage of the new act during the recently concluded
UDF wins Vengola panchayat in postponed election
The UDF candidates secured nine votes against the LDFs eight. Twenty20 which has six members and Social Democratic Party
BJP winning ULB polls reflects the mood of the people against Congress: BJP
Dakshina Kannada BJP district president Sathish Kumpala noted that in the first-ever election held since both the urban
Parliamentary Panel Discusses MGNREGA Shortcomings, Ways To Adopt VB-G RAM G Act Smoothly
New Delhi, Dec 29: A parliamentary panel on Monday examined various aspects of the UPA-era rural job guarantee law MGNRE
LDF regains Pullur-Periya panchayat in Keralas Kasaragod after tie-break decided by lots
Draw of lots became necessary as both LDF and UDF secured nine votes each in the election. The tie occurred after an ele
Elected from Chinnaparamba ward of Agali panchayat on Congress symbol, Manju became president on Saturday with the suppo
Javid Dar chairs Kissan Mela, seeks feedback on farmers welfare schemes
Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Dec 28: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Coo
Fog, haze bad determinants for heart health: Dr Sharma
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: As the winter season settles over the Jammu region the characteristic fog and the
Development reaches last mile under Modi Govt: Vibodh
Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, Dec 28: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former MLC Vibodh Gupta today stated tha
Congress seeks disqualification of Agali panchayat president
Congress member N.K. Manju had switched sides and became president of the Agali grama panchayat with the support of the
BJP-led NDA wins control of eight grama panchayats in Alappuzha
The front wins four of the seats through a draw of lots
Then a Harita Karma Sena volunteer, Rajani now helms a local body in Idukki
A volunteer since 2021, Ms. Rajani has spent years visiting homes across the panchayat for waste collection and vows to
Kerala State Human Rights Commission seeks report about attack on Attappady tribal youth
Manikandan from Palur in Pudur panchayat of Attappady was allegedly attacked after being accused of theft by a man named
Under fire from Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for the embarrassing political volte-face, Leader of the Opposition V.D.
Congresss organisational decay fertilises the BJP in Kerala: Pinarayi Vijayan
Eight Congress ward members enable the BJPs ascendancy to power in the Mattanoor Grama Panchayat in Thrissur. Mr Vijayan
Expired Licence, Multiple NOCs: Probe Exposes Panchayat Failures In Goa Nightclub Fire Case
The probe into the December 6 fire in a Goa nightclub found that primary culpability lay with the local panchayat for al
Dramatic scenes mark election of Kasaragod district panchayat president