On-Site Inspection of Tungabhadra Reservoir to Address Safety Concerns
Hosapete: Amidst the surging waters from the Tungabhadra Reservoir, Deputy Commissioner M S Divakar conducted an on-site
Karnataka: Officials Visit Flood-Hit Areas Amidst Rising Tungabhadra Waters
Hosapete: In response to surging waters from the Tungabhadra Reservoir, Deputy Commissioner M S Divakar conducted an on-
CM Naidu announces Rs 3000 relief for each family affected in flood-hit districts
VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced immediate relief of Rs 3,000 for each family whose house was in
Karnataka Legislative session concludes with 93% attendance, AI-based attendance tracking
BENGALURU: Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti on Friday said they received 1,251 questions, including star q
AP Dy CM Pawan urges to take up debate on diversion of Panchayat funds
VIJAYAWADA: Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan felt that a detailed debate over the diversion of funds from Panchayats s
Potential to influence key in candidate selection, says V D Satheesan
KOCHI: Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan has said that candidates for the local body elections should be chosen based o
Yet another case of rare amoebic meningoencephalitis infection confirmed in Kannur
KOZHIKODE: Amoebic meningoencephalitis has been confirmed in a three-and-a-half-year-old boy from Kannur, taking the tot
Experts stress on surveillance, research to prevent outbreak in Kerala
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The seriousness of managing a Nipah outbreak, which involves dealing with a virus with a high mortal
Ex-BJP MP Rajdeep Roy named party in-charge of Tripura unit
AGARTALA, July 26: Former BJP MP from the Silchar Lok Sabha constituency, Rajdeep Roy, has been appointed as the in-char
White Paper on misuse of village panchayat funds likely: Deputy CM
Rs 103 crore wage dues pending for sanitation workers
Telangana CM Revanth Urges Speedy Local Body Elections
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy instructed officials to expedite the process for conducting local bodies ele
Hindu Seer calls for each Hindu woman to bear four sons to transform 'Bharat' into 'Hindustan'
BHOPAL: In a statement that is likely to stoke a fresh controversy, a Hindu in Seer has made a provocative call urging e
Expedite process for conducting local body polls: Telangana CM
Hyderabad: During a review meeting on gram panchayat elections and voter-list preparation held at Dr BR Ambedkar Telanga
Government gearing up to hold elections to panchayat raj bodies
Chief Minister directs officials to complete preparation of voter lists by August first week
Govt. preparing ground to hold elections to panchayat raj bodies
CM directs officials to complete preparation of voter lists by August first week
19 Start-ups in Kalyana Karnataka Region Get 2 Crore Boost
Kalaburagi: In a major push to foster entrepreneurship in the Kalyana Karnataka (Hyderabad Karnataka) region, 19 start-
West Bengal: Congress Worker Tied to Tree and Beaten To Death
Kolkata: Police arrested five persons in connection with the Congress worker murder case in Jalpaiguri district of West
Pulicat islanders 20-year wait ends, bridge to mainland ready
CHENNAI: The two-decade wait of around 20,000 residents of Pasiyavaram island in Pulicat for safe mobility during the mo
Wild gaur found in Thiruvananthapuram's Technocity tranquillised
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The wild gaur that was on the loose in the state capital causing panic and alarm among the residents
KPCC secretary R V Rajesh seeks action against Thiruvananthapuram sub-collector
HIRUVANANTHAPURAM : KPCC secretary R V Rajesh has approached chief secretary Dr V Venu with a complaint against Thiruvan
Adrenaline junkies assemble for Whitewater kayaking tourney in Kerala
KOZHIKODE: As part of the 10th Malabar River Festival , the International Whitewater Kayaking Freestyle Competitions kic
Deputy CM Bhatti Presents Budget Focused on Development and Welfare
Hyderabad : Deputy Chief Minister and finance portfolio Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka devoted a major share of his first full
51 black spots identified on Kurnool roads: Collector orders action
Kurnool: Kurnool collector P. Ranjit Basha has directed concerned officials to take immediate action to address 51 black
Collector, ahead of leaving post, confirms construction curbs in Munnar
In July 2023, Collector imposed curbs on 13 panchayats following an interim order by the Kerala HC on a case by an NGO.
Anakapalli Collector Vijaya Krishnan directs officials to visit village, submit report; team, led by DE Prasad and MEE U
Wait over for around 20,000 Pulicat islanders, CM to inaugurate Pasiyavaram bridge
CHENNAI: The agonising wait for a safe mobility during monsoon for roughly 20,000 inhabitants of Pasiyavaram island in P
Telangana | Village panchayats to be connected with mandal headquarters under integrated road policy
Panchayat Raj system will be strengthened: Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan
VIJAYAWADA: Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Wednesday reiterated that the Panchayat Raj system, which was rendered
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Fish vendor in Kochi booked for attacking health officials
KOCHI: The Aluva police have registered a case against Faisal, a resident of Kodikuthumala and owner of F and S Fish Sta
Karumalloor panchayat in Kerala living in fox fear; forest department steps in
KOCHI: A panchayat in North Paravoor is in the grip of a fear of foxes following a sudden increase in the population of
Political favours prevent cops from acting on voter bribery cases: Madras High Court
MADURAI: The police is the only machinery that can prosecute cases related to buying votes during elections. However, th
Wild gaur on the loose in Thiruvananthapuram's Technocity; special team deployed to tranquillise it
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Residents of Andoorkonam in the state capital were startled and left in shock and fear after spottin
Kerala government cuts building permit fees; effective from Aug 1
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a welcome move for aspiring home owners and developers, the state government on Wednesday brought
16 people test negative for Nipah in Kerala: Veena George
KOZHIKODE: Health Minister Veena George said that the serum samples of 16 people who were on the contact list of the 14-
Farmer siphons off water from main line in Tamil Nadu, leaves 500 houses high, dry
ERODE: Water theft by a farmer resulted in drinking water shortage in nearly 500 households of Murungathozhuvu panchayat
Culprits of Liquor Scam To Be Punished: Pawan Kalyan
Vijayawada: Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan has said there were more irregularities in the excise department than
Congress trying to blackmail Centre: Bandi Sanjay
Hyderabad: Union minister Bandi Sanjay said the resolution in State Assembly amounts to blackmail of the central governm
Kishan Accuses Cong. of Blackmailing Centre
Hyderabad: Union minister and BJP state president G. Kishan Reddy accused Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of e
Andhra Pradesh Officials Discuss Ending Open Defecation
Vijayawada: High-level state government officials met at the secretariat here on Wednesday on ending open defecation in
Karnataka court rejects Prajwal Revanna's anticipatory bail plea
BENGALURU: A court here on Wednesday rejected the anticipatory bail plea of former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, who is faci
Gujarat rains: Eight killed, widespread relocations, train service disruptions
AHMEDABAD: Eight people died while hundreds were left stranded due to heavy rainfalls in Gujarat on Wednesday. The death
When civic staff went to pull down illegal shops of one Rafiq Khan on directives of village panchayat officials, a large
Tripura panchayat elections: BJP wins majority of seats uncontested
Agartala: The Tripura state election commission (SEC) announced that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the stat
Amar Singh Chamkila was at 1st position in the most-watched Hindi films category with a viewership of 12.9 million, foll
West Bengal BJP on Tuesday, July 23 shared a video testimonial of a Hindu woman detailing how Mamata Banerjee's authorit
KMRL to finalise detailed mobility plan in 3 months; suggestions open
KOCHI: The Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) will finalise the new updated Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP), a long-term visi
Mobility plan bats for Kochi metro, waterway connectivity to airport
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Nipah virus: Kerala health department ramps up source tracing efforts
MALAPPURAM: The health authorities on Tuesday intensified efforts to find the source of Nipah virus that infected the 14
Govt dismisses 4 employees for anti-national activities
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government today dismissed four employees, belonging to various departments: 02 from Pol
Telangana to Receive Rs 3,000 Crore More in Tax Devolution in 202425
Hyderabad: Devolution of taxes to Telangana has increased by Rs 3,000 crore for 2024-25 when compared with 2023-24, acco
Andhra Pradesh: Pawan vows to probe diversion of central panchayat funds
Vijjayawada: Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has assured to take up an inquiry into diversion of 14th and 15th Financ
Farmer gives a leg-up for local connectivity with trolley ropeway
After repeated pleas for a footbridge get ignored, Bheemesha, a farmer in Badiyadka panchayat, constructs a trolley-rope
UP: Hindutva groups organise Mahapanchayat against mosque construction
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal members organised a Hindu Mahapanchayat to protest the ongoing construct
BJP wins 70 pc panchayat seats in Tripura uncontested: SEC
BJP secures 70% of seats uncontested in Tripura's panchayat system. Polling to be held for remaining seats with CPI(M) a
Kerala: Relief as 11 more on contact list test negative for Nipah
MALAPPURAM: Eleven people, including the parents of the 14-year-old boy who died of Nipah on Sunday, tested negative for
Tamil Nadu: Nod for buildings on 2.5K sqft plot is now just a click away
CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday launched a new online facility to help public get instant approval for build
Door-to-door surveys launched in Karnataka to find out-of-school children
BENGALURU: In a first, the government will conduct door-to-door surveys to track children between the ages of 6 and 18,
Restore Drinking Water Supply on War Footing in Flood-hit Villages: Pawan
Vijayawada : Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan directed the officials to restore the drinking water supply on a war foo
Congress Needs to Be Pushed to Action, Says Harish
Hyderabad: The Congress government of inaction on public issues unless strongly prodded, senior BRS leader T. Harish Rao
AIADMK protests proposed merger of panchayats with Tiruchi Corporation
Nipah Virus: Contact list of deceased boy updated, more tests being conducted
Kerala has expanded its contact list for Nipah virus risk to 350 individuals, with 101 classified as high-risk. Health M
Madhya Pradesh minister Nagarsingh Chouhan contemplates quitting after losing key portfolio
BHOPAL: With just seven months into office, the Mohan Yadav-led BJP government in Madhya Pradesh stares at a possible po
Siddipet Steel (Barthan) Bank gets appreciation in Economic Survey 2023-24
Hyderabad: The Economic Survey- 2023-24 released on Monday appreciated the Siddipet steel bank idea originated during Ka
Nipah test results of 13 Individuals in contact list of victim to be released on Monday evening
MALAPPURAM: The test results of samples taken from 13 individuals on the contact list of Nipah victims from Pandikkad, K
Rs 602-crore road works completed in three years, says Tamil Nadu government
CHENNAI: The state has announced that developmental projects worth Rs 2,391 crore under the Town Panchayats Development
Four kids among eight attacked by stray in Krishnagiri
KRISHNAGIRI: Eight persons, including four children, were bitten by a stray dog near Doddametrai village on Sunday. Acco
As rain took hut, elderly woman crams life into a loo in Tamil Nadu
VILLUPURAM: In 2016, when the panchayat authorities constructed a toilet for the 75-year-old R Marimuthu outside her hut
14-year-old Nipah patient dies, Kerala strengthens vigil to prevent spread
MALAPPURAM: The 14-year-old boy who contracted Nipah passed away while under treatment at the Government Medical College
Kerala government to establish 13 new playgrounds to public soon
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Thirteen new playgrounds readied under the governments 100-day action plan will be inaugurated soon,
Wild jumbos claim one more life in Idukki
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DC Ramban conducts extensive walking tour of various panchayats
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Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India highlighted a critical aspect of governance that often goes underapprecia
Agricultural devastation strikes Rothduba village amid heavy rainfall
HT Correspondent MARGHERITA, July 21: Rothduba village, located 8 kilometers from Margherita headquarters under the Kete
NCP will contest Maharashtra local body elections independently: Ajit Pawar
PUNE: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday said the Mahayuti constituents, including the NCP led by hi
Mahayuti allies free to go sole in elections to local bodies: Ajit Pawar
Ajit Pawar confirmed that Mahayuti allies, including BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP, will contest local elections (municipal co
Mahayuti allies free to go solo in elections to local bodies: Ajit Pawar
Ajit Pawar confirmed that Mahayuti allies, including BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP, will contest local elections (municipal co
Poor infrastructure causes hardship to students of Koyyathoppu panchayat school
Teachers conduct two classes simultaneously in one classroom; the school lacks sufficient number of toilets for 58 child
Poor infrastructure causes hardship to students of Koyyathoppu panchayat school - The Hindu
Poor infrastructure causes hardship to students of Koyyathoppu panchayat school The Hindu
Executive Councilor, Snow Ski Lift Consultant approve Ski Slope Development Scheme in Ating village
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NCP To Go Solo In Maharashtra Civic Elections, Ajit Pawar Says In Pimpri Chinchwad
The schedule for elections to local bodies, which include municipal councils, nagar panchayats and zilla parishads, is n
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Man drags dog behind two-wheeler in Karnataka's Udupi; case registered
UDUPI: An incident in which a man was seen dragging a dog tied to his two-wheeler has sparked widespread outrage in Udup
14-year-old infected with Nipah virus in Kerala dies
MALAPPURAM: The 14-year-old boy from Pandikkad in Malappuram who was infected with Nipah passed away on Sunday while und
14-year-old boy tests positive for Nipah Virus in Kerala : Health Minister
Kerala Health Minister Veena George has said that a 14-year-old boy of Chembrasseri in Pandikkad Panchayat in this distr
Nipah virus in Malappuram: Mask must; restrictions in Anakkayam, Pandikkad panchayats
District Collector V. R. Vinod has imposed restrictions for Pandikkad and Anakkayam panchayats. Schools, colleges, madra
Fix decent pay for Gram Rakhis: Orissa High Court directs Home department
CUTTACK: Expressing serious concern over the abysmally low allowances, paid to the Gram Rakhis despite their vital role
Karnataka: Panic-stricken Ulluvare villagers want to move to safe place after landslide
ULLUVARE (UTTARA KANNADA ): People of Ulluvare are living in fear after Tuesdays massive landslide which reduced their v
Tamil Nadu: DVAC sleuths seize Rs 5.34 lakh unaccounted cash at Unnamalaikadai panchayat office
KANNIYAKUMARI: Nearly Rs 5.32 lakh in unaccounted cash was seized from the Unnamalaikadai town panchayat office by the D
Ecotourism activities suspended in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in view of bad weather
NILGIRIS: The Tamil Nadu Forest Department has suspended the ecotourism activities at Theppakadu in Mudumalai Tiger Rese
Godavari water level rises due to incessant rainfall, officials sound alert
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Four of a family from Alappuzha die in fire at their Kuwait residence
ALAPPUZHA : Four members of a family from Alappuzhas Thalavady lost their lives in a fire that broke out on Friday in th
Kerala: Malappuram teen tests positive for Nipah
MALAPPURAM : A 14-year-old boy from Pandikkad in Malappuram tested positive for Nipah on Saturday. The National Institut
Kerala HC wades in as NH-66 work, rain wreak havoc in Varapuzha
KOCHI : The ongoing construction work on NH-66, coupled with persistent heavy rainfall, has significantly disrupted the
BJP projected to sweep Tripura panchayat seats; Opposition alleges intimidation tactics
The Opposition has accused BJPs Tripura government of widespread intimidation, attacks, and irregularities amid the upco
Staff Reporter Mandrem Nerul Sports Club defeated Xetrapal Sports Club over a 4-2 win via tie breaker in the 2nd Rosary
BJP eyes BRS leaders to win local body polls
Adilabad: The BJP will join the BRS at mandal and village levels and campaign for the ensuing local body elections in th
AIADMK functionary arrested in the murder of BSP leader Armstrong
He is the Councillor of Kadambathur Panchayat Union and is an associate of a DMK lawyer, who was arrested earlier by the
14-year-old boy from Kerala's Malappuram tests positive for Nipah
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CR Patil to continue his dual role as Union minister, Gujarat BJP president
AHMEDABAD: Union Minister of Jal Shakti and Gujarat BJP president, C R Patil known for advocating the principle of 'one
Wont let Tripura become next Manipur: Assam Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi
Agartala: Assam Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi delivered a sharp rebuke to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Trip
Revenue Minister Gowda blames unscientific NHAI works for landslide
BENGALURU: Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda claimed that unscientific works implemented by the National Highways Auth
Kudumbashree on a mission to spread happiness in households
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Prefer Labour over Machinery at Sand Loading Points: Writ Plea
Hyderabad: The panel of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe of the Telangana High Court ordered notices to state functionaries in
'Congress Suspects Ploy To Turn Tripura Into Second Manipur': Gaurav Gogoi On Panchayat Poll ViolenceABP Live
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Assam: Women injured after falling from dilapidated bamboo bridge in Digboi
Digboi: A tea garden female worker was injured critically after she fell off while crossing a temporary bamboo bridge ov
Congress won't let Tripura become second Manipur: Gaurav Gogoi amid panchayat poll violence
Congress leaders express concern over violence in Tripura during panchayat elections, highlighting issues of candidate s
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Rehabilitation, the only hope for flood victims of Karnataka's Karadigodu
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Lokayukta raids 13 officials including Mangaluru city Municipal Commissioner Anand
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Jumbo creates ruckus, attacks woman before being directed to forest by security personnel
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Famers worry over inadequate rainfall for paddy production in Odisha's Sundargarh
ROURKELA: Paddy transplantation and inter-cultural operations have been stalled in the rain-fed Sundargarh district due
Medavakkam police station inaugurated
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Anna Canteens in Andhra Pradesh to open on Aug 15
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In a new initiative, Class 9 girl made Karaikal collector for a day
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BHUBANESWAR: Agriculture is crucial for employment generation and reverse migration, said deputy chief minister KV Singh
Garbage collection resumes as villagers near landfill stop stir in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: The three-day protest by residents of Mittiganahalli and Kannur against Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (B
Congress in Kerala to form delimitation panels at all levels to strengthen grassroots
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With an aim to fortify the partys grassroots by bolstering booth committees, the Congress, in the re
No let-up in rains, road traffic hit in Nilgiris
NILGIRIS/COIMBATORE: A holiday has been declared for schools in Udhagamandalam, Gudalur, Pandalur, and Kunda Taluks on T
Kalliasseri in Kannur takes medicinal route to ease farmers pain
KANNUR: In the face of crop failures and persistent wildlife incursions to their lands, the farmers of Kalliasseri had b
Panchayat tops most watched Hindi web shows list in first half of 2024
Chamkila most watched film; non-fiction shows witness surge on streaming platforms: Ormax
Panchayat S3, Amar Singh Chamkila, The Boys S4 top the charts in H1 2024: report
Ormax Media has released its Streaming Originals Mid-Year Report. The report covers the top original shows and films in
Upkeep work: Power cut in parts of Chennai on July 19
CHENNAI: Power supply will be suspended in the following areas from 9 am to 2 pm on Friday (July 19) to facilitate maint
Dalit families in Uttarakhand village face boycott after community member fails to play drums
GOPESHWAR: Dalit families of a remote village in Chamoli district were boycotted after a person from the community faile
Bihars bridges in troubled waters: A tale of substandard construction and design flaws
In northern Bihar, 15 bridges collapsed within a month due to flawed construction, materials, and design. Contributing i
KOCHI: In the late 1950s, the antics of two children from Kizhukkamthookku village kept Malayalis glued to comic strips.
Rain, wind destroy 73 houses in Ernakulam; IMD issues orange alert
KOCHI: Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds battered Ernakulam district for the third consecutive day on Wednesday. Wh
Officials told to halt works at red sand dunes in Visakhapatnam
VISAKHAPATNAM: Following protests by environmentalists against the destruction of Erra Matti Dibbalu, the Andhra Pradesh
Karnataka: Bus rams bullock cart as driver allegedly makes reel, farmer critical
HUBBALLI: A farmer and his family members from Keresur village in Dharwad are paying a very heavy price for no fault of
3-day Management Development Program for PRI representatives concludes
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 17: The three day Leadership Management Development Program for officers of Rural De
Uttarakhand village boycotts Dalit families over drummers no show
Gopeshwar: Dalit families of a remote village in Chamoli district were boycotted after a person from the community faile
BJP annihilating Opposition in Tripura ahead of panchayat elections: CPI(M)
Ahead of the panchayat polls, the Polit Bureau has demanded that adequate measures should be taken to ensure that candid
Symposium Seeks Solution via Court Post SC Ruling on Tribal Job Reservations
Hyderabad: A brainstorming symposium organised by Aadhaar Society at Guruswamy Centre in Secunderabad on Wednesday resol
Assam Cong political affairs committee meet held in Guwahati
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Amid buzz over infighting in BJP, Akhilesh Yadav says his party will perform better in UP bypolls
LUCKNOW: The Samajwadi Party's performance in the bypolls in Uttar Pradesh will be better than that of the Lok Sabha ele
Inebriated man strangles mother to death over dinner refusal in Odisha's Balasore
BALASORE: In a shocking incident, an inebriated man allegedly strangled his mother to death in Balasore district after s
Over 14,000 child marriages prevented across 265 districts in 17 states and UTs: NGO report
NEW DELHI, July 17: More than 14,000 child marriages have been prevented across 265 districts in 17 states and Union Ter
KALPETTA:Local residents blocked the National Highway and staged a protest with the body of Raju, 50, a member of the Ku
MALKANGIRI: The ITDA (Integrated Tribal Development Agency) project administrator on Tuesday lodged an FIR with Malkangi
JSP less harsh towards YSRC with focus on gaining strength
VIJAYAWADA: The attitude adopted by the NDA allies in Andhra Pradesh towards their main opposition YSRC seems to be diff
Accident victims organs save two lives in Odisha
CUTTACK/JAGATSINGHPUR: The family of a 58-year-old man, Birendra Prasad Swain, who died following a road accident, has g
Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, July 16: A joint delegation of BJP from Baramulla and Pulwama called on Lieutenant Gov
Zero-Landfill Pilgrimage: 200 tonnes of waste generated in initial 20 days of Amarnath Yatra
In a concerted effort to ensure a sustainable Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra- 2024, the government has adopted comprehensive mea
Gruesome murder of VIP chiefs father shocks people
Patna July 16: The gruesome murder of Jitan Sahani (70), father of Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahani, in
Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda's Hisaab Maange Haryana campaign, challen
Mother, son die as wall collapses due to heavy rain in Palakkad
PALAKKAD: Motherher and her son died after the wall of their house fell down in Kannambra, near Vadakkenchery in Palakka
'State-sponsored terrorism' taking place in Tripura: Congress slams BJP
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Tuesday slammed the BJP over the violence in Tripura, claiming that state-sponsored terrorism
Students union urge Thoothukudi collector to reinstate students dismissed for protesting fee hike
THOOTHUKUDI: Students of various colleges, with support from Student Federation of India (SFI) functionaries, petitioned
Bengaluru: Four die in two accidents in NICE road
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Suspects spotted in CCTV, security tightened Steel bridge over Chenab closed for 4thconsecutive day Joint searches also
Now, Balika Panchayat in Maharashtras Nanded district fights alcoholism and child marriage
Telangana: Rs 150 cr released for panchayat raj workers salaries
Telangana Government Telangana Government HYDERABAD: The state government has approved release of Rs 150,57,59,500 towar
West Bengal Panchayat department plans to set up marketing board for SHGs, FPOs
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Democracy murdered by BJP in Tripura: Congress
AGARTALA: The Congress party has criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for allegedly orchestrating violence in Tri
Revanth: Draft action plan to enhance reservations for BCs in local bodies elections
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy directed officials to prepare an action plan to increase reservations for BCs
BJPLP leader writes to CM demanding release of funds to Gram Panchayats
Secy RDD Reviews First Quarter Progress Of Departmental Schemes In Jammu Districts
SRINAGAR, July 15: Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, conducte
Officials to study possibility of declaring Polavaram project R&R colonies as separate panchayats
Officials to study possibility of declaring Polavaram project R&R colonies as separate panchayats
No relief yet for family of Anjana Chandran, who died of Hepatitis A in Vengoor panchayat
In TN's Veerampattinam, Village Panchayat Declares Zero Tolerance For Marijuana
The Puducherry police have set up operations such as Operation Amla and Operation Trishul to seize marijuana and other d
Steps on to collect power dues from local bodies
CHENNAI: Tangedco has directed its chief engineers and superintending engineers to expedite the collection of pending du
Eyes on canal: Melhi awaits sons return
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In Marayamuttom, perched atop a rugged hill, stands a weather-beaten house, its patchwork roof tremb
Kerala: One more hepatitis death in Vengoor
KOCHI: With one more person succumbing to hepatitis in Vengoor panchayat near Perumbavoor, the villagers have lashed out
Mob beats two thieves with slippers on khap panchayats orders in Krishnagiri
KRISHNAGIRI: Two men who were accused of wrongly claiming that they committed a theft at the behest of two other men, we
Tripura: BJP declares candidate list for Panchayat election, nomination by July 18
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Tripura: Shutdown against CPI-M Zilla Parishad candidate's murder evokes little response
The 12-hour shutdown called by Left parties in Tripura to protest the death of CPI-M candidate Badal Shil did not receiv
Tripura: Shutdown against CPI-M Zilla Parishad candidate's murder evokes little response
The 12-hour shutdown called by Left parties in Tripura to protest the death of CPI-M candidate Badal Shil did not receiv
Gold, silver coins and more: MGNREGS workers find treasure while digging rainwater harvesting pits
In Chemagai panchayat, Kannur, MGNREGS workers found gold and silver ornaments in a mud pot at a rubber plantation, init
Ranchi: Fo rmer Jharkhand Chief Minister Babulal Marandi has raised serious concerns about the impact of Bangladeshi int
Thousands cut off, schools submerged due to floods in Bihar's Muzaffarpur
Lakhs of people in panchayat areas have lost contact with the block headquarters and district headquarters, causing sign
Bihar floods: Thousands cut off, schools submerged and homes flooded
The rapid rise in water levels in the Bagmati River has caused flood water to enter hundreds of houses in 18 panchayats
Private management of airports not beneficial for common man, says VJ Kurian
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About 310 pigs at Madakkathara panchayat in Thrissur set to culled
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African Swine Fever outbreak reported in Kerala's Thrissur district prompts culling of 310 pigs at a private farm in Mad
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