PM Modi to launch Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan, Poshan Maah on September 17
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan (SNSPA) and the eighth edition
Congress MP Priyanka buys toys for Anganwadi children in Wayanad
Wayanad: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday inaugurated an Anganwadi at Sulthan Bathery here, interacted with
MSC ELSA 3 shipwreck pushes fishers into debt, distress, says Greenpeace India report
The report has been prepared in collaboration with Karumkulam panchayat in Thiruvananthapuram and the Coastal Students C
Jharkhand government to roll out 700 medical stores to provide free medicine for poor
RANCHI: Taking a giant leap in health care, 700 Abua Medical Stores will be opened across Jharkhand to make free medicin
Punjab panchayats pass resolutions asking migrant labourers without documents to leave
CHANDIGARH: Following in the footsteps of Maharashtrawhich has often been in the spotlight for targeting outsiders amid
Three killed as heavy rains trigger floods and landslides in Himachal
CHANDIGARH: Heavy overnight rains pounded Himachal Pradesh, triggering floods and landslides that left three members of
Rains Wreak Havoc In Himachal, Three Killed
Shimla, Sep 16: Heavy overnight rains pounded Himachal Pradesh, triggering floods and landslides that left three members
No info about family, Muslim man steps in for Hindu womans last rites in Kerala
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: T Safeer lost his mother 24 years ago. Not a single day passes without me remembering her. When Rakh
Farmers in Kerala's Idukki chart sweet success tale with stingless bee honey
IDUKKI: Farmers in Idukkis Udumbannoor Keralas emerging hotspot for stingless bee honey are discovering that their buz
Modi Govt to provide every sort of assistance to flood victims in J&K: Chugh
Anti national face of AAP unmasked Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Sept 15: BJP national general secretary and Prabhari f
In Hoshiarpur, more panchayats pass resolutions over migrants
1 crore SVAMITVA property cards to be distributed to owners by March 2026
These legal ownership documents help reduce land disputes, enable villagers to access bank loans by monetising property,
Centre criticised for allowing India to play Asia Cup cricket match with Pakistan
The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister asks whether the match was important, though Pahalgam terror victims op
It is important for all of us to protect and preserve democracy, says MLA
The district administration, zilla panchayat and the Department of Social Welfare organise International Day of Democrac
Muslim panchayat member in Kerala carries out last rites of Hindu woman from Chhattisgarh
Cancer-stricken 44-year-old inmate of a psycho social rehabilitation centre in his ward had expressed a wish that her la
Delhi Rural: Scrap Toll by Sept 20, Or Face Traffic Blockade
A recent Mahapanchayat against the Mundka-Bakarwala toll plaza, under the leadership of 360 villages of Delhi and Palam-
Anganwadi teacher in Kerala suspended for pinching child
KOLLAM: An Anganwadi teacher at Panayam, Eroor panchayat, has been suspended for seven days pending an inquiry for alleg
Not a single penny spent, panchayat funds : Ravneet Singh Bittu slams CM Mann on Punjab floods
Modi slams Congress insult to Hazarika over Bharat Ratna
GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday slammed the Congress for insulting legendary singer-musician Bhupen Haz
Satish Sharma reviews essential supplies in flood-affected areas of Jammu
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Sept 14: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Tr
Urgent Measures Ordered to Tackle Fluoride, Fever Oubreak in Atmakur
Panchayat Raj officials, MPDOs and DLDOs (Divisional Level Development Officers) were also told to channel departmental
Three-phase mitigation campaign to tackle human-wildlife conflict set to begin in Kerala
In the first phase from September 16 to 30, help desks will be opened at all forest range and panchayat offices located
Panchayat president killed in landslip in Sikkim's Gyalshing district
He was looking at the drainage system near his residence when the landslip occurred, the police said
Mad scramble for Dalit candidates in Kerala: Congress may pay price for neglect
KOCHI: As Kerala races towards the assembly election next May, the Congress is in a desperate eleventh-hour search for D
In Priyankas Wayanad, Congress leaders pay for factional feud with their lives
KALPETTA: Wayanad, hailed as a Congress fortress and the political turf of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, is fast turning into a
BJP resumes minority outreach initiatives in Kerala
KOTTAYAM: After the setback suffered due to the arrest of two Keralite nuns in Chhattisgarh, the state unit of the BJP h
Adoko Panchayati Raj-ko ragatna jotton kaenga ine ASPF, sorkariko matnanga
TURA: Meghalaya adoko songdongenggipa Tribal-rangni aarango mamong sorkari, Panchayati Raj-ko ragatna jotton kaenga ine
Group condemns attempts to impose Panchayati Raj in states tribal lands
By Our Reporter TURA, Sep 13: The Achik State Peoples Front (ASPF) has strongly condemned what it described as attempts
Local Body Polls Likely After Jubilee Hills Assembly Bypoll in November
The government is preparing to approach the High Court next week to seek an extension of the September 30 deadline fixed
Telangana High Court Pulled Up Gov For Creating A New Gram Panchayat With Unverified Data
The court observed that the officials had furnished unverified data, misleading both the government and the legislature.
Jammu Kashmir: Panchayat, ULB Elections Remain Elusive
SRINAGAR: The National Conference (NC)-led government is unlikely to conduct local body elections in the near future, as
Panic grips government school in Dausa as over 50 students fall sick after consuming mid-day meal
JAIPUR: Panic gripped the Government Senior Secondary School in Chudiyavas village under Nangal Rajawatan police station
CHANDIGARH: On the eve of the much-anticipated Asia Cup cricket match between India and Pakistan, Punjab Chief Minister
J&K Floods: Damaged Structures To Be Rebuilt With Better Specifications, Says Jitendra Singh
Jammu, Sep 13: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday said the damaged structures would be rebuilt with better specif
Special health clinic for women to be launched on September 16
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Health Minister Veena George has announced that special wellness clinics for women will be launched
Nearly 80% of states population will be in urban areas by 2050, says Urban Policy Commission member
KOCHI: Kerala is on course to frame the countrys first urban policy, with the Kerala Urban Policy Commission, formed in
Urban Conclave calls for tailored development models, professionalisation of local bodies
KOCHI: Keralas upcoming urban policy is poised to move away from a one-size-fits-all formula and embrace a differentiate
Gang held for assaulting panchayat leader, traders in Tirupattur
Police said the gang went to the outlet and allegedly demanded snacks, tea and coffee free of cost.
Jan Hit Camp Awareness Programme Held at Panchayat Ghar Tambis
Kargil, September 12: A Jan Hit Camp awareness programme was today organized at Panchayat Ghar Tambis with the participa
Gram Panchayat member arrested for killing man over trivial row in Karnatakas Madhugiri
The villagers said the accused and the deceased belong to different caste and had differences since ages which led to th
Youth, mom booked for girls suicide in Chennai; both accused absconding
CHENNAI: A 20-year-old youth and his mother have been booked under the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act after an 18-ye
SBI organises saturation camp for Gram Panchayats
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Sept 11: The Reserve Bank of India has been actively associating itself with the nation-w
Governor Jishnu Dev Varma holds 2 BC quota Bills
During the Assembly session held on August 31, the Congress government had introduced four bills seeking amendments to t
Pig farms in Thiruvananthapuram found burying large amounts of waste on their premises
In April, the Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has directed the authorities of three grama panchay
Remain vigilant and intensify preventive measures to control dengue, malaria: Nadda to states
NEW DELHI: Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Thursday issued an advisory to chief ministers of all the states, including
Telangana Governor Clears Bill To Raise Reservations For Backward Classes In Local Polls
The amended laws will enable 42% reservation for BCs in elections for members, chairpersons, and mayors in Panchayats an
Sixteen Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur
All of them were lower rung cadres belonging to various units, including the Janatana Sarkar, Chetna Natya Mandli and pa
Secy RDD chairs preparatory meeting for Swachhata Hi Seva 2025 Campaign
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Sept 10: Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, Mohammad Ai
Govt to hold more camps to resolve land records issues
Bihar's revenue and land reforms department is expanding its Revenue Maha-Abhiyan by holding additional camps in each pa
Power of knowledge has been the driving force in efforts at improving peoples lives
The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister was speaking after inaugurating the renovated S.M. Pandit Rang Mandir a
PNB holds financial inclusion saturation camp at RS Pura
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Sept 9: Punjab National Bank (PNB) today organized a financial inclusion saturation camp
Pawan Khajuria provides relief to rain hit people in Garh
UDHAMPUR, Sept 9: Senior political leader, Pawan Khajuria visits Garh Panchayat of Udhampur East constituency to provide
Cant have party symbol-based elections for gram panchayats, says Siddaramaiah
Jharkhand HC halts minor mineral mines auctions in tribal areas, until PESA Rules notification
RANCHI: In a landmark decision, the Jharkhand High Court on Tuesday directed the state government to stop the auction of
J&K Grameen Bank organizes saturation camp
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Sept 8: Jammu and Kashmir Grameen Bank today organized a saturation camp at Gram Panchaya
No Local Polls Till BC Quota Hiked, Says Congress
TPCC vows to press Centre, Governor on pending Bills and Panchayat Act amendment
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi president Saurabh Bharadwaj has accused Delhi CM Rekha Gupta's husband of attending governme
MLIRC carries out cleanliness drive at Savagaon Lake in Belagavi
Nearly a 100 soldiers and local panchayat members take part in drive under Swachhta Abhiyan
Mulugu gram panchayat worker suicide: Two suspended, Rs 50K relief released
Hyderabad: Following the death of a Mulugu gram panchayat worker by suicide, the district administration has suspended t
Delhi Chief Minister's Husband Seen At Official Meet, AAP Takes Phulera Panchayat Dig
A fresh political row erupted in Delhi after Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's husband, Manish Gupta - a businessman and a so
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has criticized Delhi's Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, drawing parallels between her administrati
Pawan Khajuria slams Govts apathy towards landslide victims in Majalta
Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Sept 7: Senior leader Pawan Khajuria today said the Panchayats of Chhodd Panjian, Motu
The State Special Branch (intelligence wing) recommends immediate intervention.
Show courage, impose 75% tariff on US imports: Kejriwal dares PM Modi
RAJKOT: Aam Aadmi Party's convener Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to show some courage and
Unfair sales promotion: Nadapuram panchayat warns traders of legal action
CHANDIGARH: The AAP-led Punjab Government is set to introduce a new policy allowing farmers to remove sand from flood-hi
A shocking incident has been reported from Pilibhit district of Uttar Pradesh, where a newly-wed wife allegedly thrashed
Pawar talk during anti-mining op: She was just doing her duty, says DSP Anjana Krishnas family
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A video of Solapur DSP Anjana Krishna asking Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar to speak d
Gujarat on red alert as IMD warns of torrential rains for two days
AHMEDABAD: Gujarat is bracing for two days of torrential rains as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued r
Pig farm inside Thiruvananthapuram's Palode forest range turns waste dumping site
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Waste from the city is polluting not just the lanes and areas nearby, rather it has reached the dist
Masked men break into MP Congress chief Jitu Patwaris home, neighbouring houses targeted too
BHOPAL: Exposing the state of security in Madhya Pradeshs commercial capital Indore, five to six masked men reportedly b
Odisha Govt Mandates Biometric Attendance For Panchayati Raj Staff To Enforce Punctuality
The move is also aimed at strengthening accountability in grassroots governance: Reports
Merger of four panchayats with Erode Corporation awaits gazette notification
Gujarat on high alert as IMD predicts extreme rainfall; red alert in six districts
AHMEDABAD: Gujarat is bracing for two days of torrential rains as the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued
EC Er. Punchok Tashi Reviews RDD projects in Zanskar
Zanskar, September 06: Executive Councilor for RDD/PRI and Zanskar Development Authority, LAHDC Kargil, Er. Punchok Tash
2 Inmates Escape from Andhra Prison After Hitting Jail Warden With Hammer
Kumar, a panchayat secretary, who was on remand since April, hit the head warden with a hammer while returning the jail'
Elephant attacks tribal man in Kerala's Wayanad
In Wayanad, Kerala, a 51-year-old tribal man named Chinnan sustained injuries after being attacked by a wild elephant ea
Couple hurt after attack by bear
Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Sept 5: A couple was injured after an attack by a wild bear in Panchayat Kultyarn in P
Tamil Nadu Leaders Protest Bomb Attack On Town Panchayat Leader
Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly, Edappadi K Palaniswami, speaking at a campaign meeting in Kambam on Friday, sa
JD(U) suffers setback as two leaders quit to join Prashant Kishors Jan Suraaj Party
PATNA: Janata Dal (United), led by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, suffered a setback on Friday when two of its promi
Coffee Board, DWMA Unite To Fight Berry Borer In Araku
The pest has already been detected in several locations 29 acres in Chinalabudu gram panchayat, 29 acres in Malivalasa,
BRS govt. tried to portray revenue staff as corrupt to cover its misdeeds: CM
Revanth Reddy gives appointment letters to newly-appointed Gram Panchayat officers
Monsoon havoc in Uttarakhand as cracked houses, sinking land displace families in Chamoli
DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand is reeling under heavy destruction as the monsoon continues to lash several regions, leaving behin
323 Houses Damaged, 88 Families Shifted To Safer Locations In Mahore: SDM
Reasi, Sept 5: SDM Mahore, Shafqat Majeed Bhat, informed Excelsior that a total of 323 houses have been fully or partial
Bombs Thrown At Leader's Office In Tamil Nadu, He Locks Himself In Toilet, Survives
Prevented from moving close to him, three men threw country-made bombs in the direction of a town panchayat president in
PMK Town Panchayat chairman survives attempt on life in Thanjavur, party cadres stage protest
The assailants threw explosives at office where town panchayat president M.K. Stalin was talking to some persons; he loc
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Explain Her Plans To Boost Economy Of Rural India | News18
| The next set of reforms we need to undertake should trickle down to the third layer of India's democracy Panchayats a
The Karnataka cabinet has decided to recommend the State Election Commission to conduct upcoming panchayat and urban loc
Husband Forgot To Get Samosas, Woman Got Him & His Father Kicked, Punched, Thrashed With Belts
Wifes demand for samosa went so far that it reached the Panchayat.
Karntaka cabinet decides to recommend SEC to hold local body polls using ballot paper
Bengaluru: The Congress government in Karnataka on Thursday decided to recommend to the State Election Commission (SEC)
Telangana: Donation Appeal by Panchayat Secretary Triggers Debate
This initiative has sparked a debate in the district, as it is unusual for a government official to acknowledge lack of
Parappa block panchayat in Kasaragod gets approval for brain health initiative
Under the programme, follow-up treatment and therapies will be provided for Parkinsons disease, epilepsy, dementia, and
Odisha to issue work order for 50,000 Antyodaya houses on PM Modis birthday
Panchayati Raj Minister Rabi Narayan Naik said housing assistance of 1.2 lakh will be provided for constructing a pucca
Telangana gram panchayat worker dies by suicide after salary denied
Hyderabad: A gram panchayat worker of Telanganas Mulugu district died by suicide over the alleged delay in disbursing hi
SEC tells government to gear up for Gram Panchayat elections next year
State Election Commissioner stated that the 1st ordinary elections for GPs were held in 2021, and their five-year term c
TMC Panchayat Leader Held in Kolkata for Abusing Female Colleagues
The arrested TMC leader is Masiur Rahaman. He is the chairman of Sagardighi Panchayat Samity in Murshidabad.
Onam gloom for MGNREGS workers in Kerala as wage payments delayed for weeks
KOLLAM: Its Onam tomorrow. However, workers under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS
Alappuzha farmer cultivates living pookkalam, blending Onam tradition with farming innovation
ALAPPUZHA: Turning tradition into a spectacle of nature, S P Sujith Swaminikarthil, a farmer from Kanjikuzhi, has create
A purple canopy of joy: Alangad farmer makes a fortune growing flowering vine
KOCHI: While most farmers in the state endure a life of debt, penury and exploitation, here is a farmer who says he has
UP Man Assaulted By Wife, Family Members Over Samosas; Case Filed
An FIR on charges of attempt to murder was on Wednesday registered after a man was allegedly beaten up by his wife and h
More Assistance to Local Bodies Having Low Per Capita Income: CM Naidu
Naidu said a detailed study should be done for the development of panchayats, including on the utilisation of MGNREGA fu
Mancherial Panchayat Secretary in ACB Net
The ACB recovered the tainted bribe amount of Rs.20,000 from the possession of the arrested officer
Gram panchayat president shot to death in Vijayapura
Bheemana Gouda of Devara Nimbargi village was a known associate of gangster Mahadev Byargonda. Investigators suspect tha
Himachal Passes Panchayati Raj Bill To Bar Corrupt Pradhans From Contesting Elections
Himachal CM Sukhu, while addressing the Assembly, said the amendment was crucial to tackle corruption at the grassroots
Illuminated Thiruvanthapuram all set to host week-long Onam fete from today
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Revving up the festive spirit of Onam, Tourism Minister P A Mohamed Riyas on Tuesday evening switche
Alangad jaggery in demand, farmers to scale up sugarcane production
KOCHI: With the demand for Alangad jaggery registering a sharp rise just a year after launch of production, the Alangad
Kozhikode District Collector violated rules in panchayat ward division, alleges Congress
Building A House Near The Highway? Know These Distance Rules First
Municipal bodies, panchayats or the PWD may impose their own conditions, making it necessary for anyone planning a build
7 heartwarming Indian web series like Panchayat you cant miss
Loved Panchayats charm and humor? These seven light-hearted Indian web series capture the same warmth, relatability, and
Floriculture blooms in Kerala capital
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With the fragrance of Onam festivities rising, the state capital is witnessing significant rise in f
Tripura Minister labels news media as an obstacle for Panchayat representatives
The Minister urged the Panchayat representatives to dedicate some time for the organisational activities of the BJP alon
All-Party Team Urges Governor To Clear Quota Bills
An all-party delegation led by BC welfare minister Ponnam Prabhakar met Governor Jishnu Dev Varma at Raj Bhavan on Monda
DSEJ Directs Schools To Ensure Safety Before Reopening Post-Floods
Jammu, Sept 2: The Directorate of School Education Jammu has directed all Chief Education Officers (CEOs) to ensure that
UP: Mukhtar Ansari's close aide Reyaz Ahmed Ansari arrested; assets worth Rs 6.7 crore attached
Police in Ghazipur arrested Reyaz Ahmed Ansari, a close associate of the late Mukhtar Ansari. Reyaz, chairman of Bahadur
Malayinkeezhu rewrites rules of rural well-being
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Malayinkeezhu is rewriting the rules of rural well-being. Over the past two years, the grama panchay
Amid row, NHAI gives nod for toll hike at Paliyekkara
KOCHI: Amid raging debates over collection of toll when passage remains uncomfortable for motorists, the National Highwa
Karnatakas Minister for Rural Development & Panchayat Raj and Information Technology Priyank Kharge met Deputy Prime Min
Telangana to Hold Local Body Polls in SeptemberOctober
While the MPTC and ZPTC elections will be contested on party symbols, the gram panchayat elections will be held on a non
SKM opposes scrapping of cotton import tariff, installation of smart meters in Haryana
Panchayat in Jind alleges U.S. pressure behind move; calls for nationwide protest
Works on Anakkampoyil-Meppadi tunnel road get under way
Project, which will offer an alternative to the Thamarassery Ghat road, expected to be completed in 60 months. The road
BC reservations in local elections: Telangana Government passes Bills lifting 50% cap
Amendments to Municipalities and Panchayat Raj Acts made amid similar Bills awaiting assent of President
Kerala launches new intensive mission to mitigate human-wildlife conflict
Help desks would be set up in affected grama panchayats and local elected representatives and officials would listen to
Telangana Assembly Passes Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Bill
House endorses 42% quota for BCs in local bodies
HMDA releases primary notification for 100m wide RRR alignment
Hyderabad: Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) has issued a primary notification for the proposed alignm
PC Ghoses Kaleshwaram Report Tabled in Assembly
In addition to the Kaleshwaram report, several key bills were introduced in the Assembly, including the Panchayat Raj Ac
How did Kerala pull offdigital literacy feat?
Who were the volunteers? Who were trained? What do the numbers tell? Which panchayat was declared the States first fully
The Panchayat Raj Act passed in 2018 during the previous BRS regime was the biggest hurdle as it capped total reservatio
PDO booked for derogatory WhatsApp status on CM
Zilla Panchayat CEO Bhanwar Singh Meena placed the PDO under suspension pending enquiry
Give priority to concrete road to Edmalakkudy, Collector tells PWD
Collectors directive follows death of two persons due to delayed medical care in the absence of proper road connectivity
Rs 1.25 Lakh Bill For 2,500 Bricks In MPs Shahdol Draws Netizens' Attention
A viral bill in Shahdol's Patera Tola showed 2,500 bricks at Rs 1.25 lakh, sparking outrage and a probe into fake bills
10 pilgrims dead, eight missing, 6,000 devotees evacuated amid Manimahesh Yatra disaster
CHANDIGARH: Ten pilgrims have died, and eight are missing in the ongoing Manimahesh Yatra, which was suspended on Monday
10 pilgrims dead, eight missing, 5,000 devotees evacuated amid Manimahesh Yatra disaster
CHANDIGARH: Ten pilgrims have died, and eight are missing in the ongoing Manimahesh Yatra, which was suspended on Monday
Karnataka Rains: Minister Orders Officials to Take Immediate Relief Measures
Addressing a review meeting at the Zilla Panchayat on Friday, Khandre asked the district administration and agriculture
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reiterates Jati, Meti and Bheti protection slogan
HT Bureau GUWAHATI, Aug 29: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday used the massive gathering of panchayat represe
Manipur HC directs state govt to hold panchayat elections within six months
IMPHAL, Aug 29: The High Court of Manipur on Friday directed the state government to conduct panchayat elections within
Minister inaugurates stadium renovated at 46 lakh at Puthenchira in Thrissur
Minister says government is moving towards its declared goal of setting up sports facilities in every grama panchayat
Telangana ACB nabs official in Rs 20K bribe case; raids govt hostels
Hyderabad: The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday, August 29, caught a Grade 1 Panchayat Secretary from Ka
People celebrate with firecrackers after ACB traps panchayat secretary
Celebrations Erupt After Arrest of Challur Panchayat Secretary in Bribe Case
The sleuths of ACB nabbed Panchayat Secretary Nagaraju, when he demanded and accepted an amount of Rs.20,000 as a bribe
Amit Shah sounds Assam poll bugle, trains gun on Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi
GUWAHATI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday announced that Assam's leadership after next year's Assembly elections
Bihar Government approves scheme to provide financial aid to women for starting employment ventures
PATNA: The Bihar government, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday approved a new scheme aimed at providing emplo
Amit Shah to launch BJPs 2026 Assam poll campaign through panchayat leaders convention
The Home Minister is scheduled to attend a programme to celebrate the birth centenary of the States first non-Congress C
Tragedy at Rivona: Two brothers die of electrocution
NT Reporter Curchorem Two brothers lost their lives after being electrocuted by a live wire laid on the ground to protec
Assam Rifles hold security meeting at Dadam
HT Correspondent DIBRUGARH, Aug 28: The 44 Assam Rifles organised a security meeting at COB Dadam in Arunachal Pradesh c
Villagers In Odisha Risk Lives Daily To Cross Flooded River With Ropes
Residents of Bankijhola village under Chandiput panchayat, along with those from Chadiapada and Jakarapali, have no opti
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviews BJP's Assam poll prep, alliance with AGP intact
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is in Assam for a two-day visit to review BJP's preparations for the upcoming assembly ele
Stop Poll Rolls Work During Floods: BRS
The party said many panchayat and mandal offices were flooded or were inaccessible
Renewed calls for road connectivity to Edamalakkudy
Deaths of two residents of the tribal panchayat brings issue to focus.
CHANDIGARH: The BJP-led Haryana Government is set to roll out Deen Dayal Laado Laxmi Yojana from September 25 to ensure
Corruption Shocker: Panchayat Pays Rs 4,000 For Just 2-Page Photocopy In MP's Shahdol
A Shahdol Panchayat bill showed Rs 4,000 charged for two photocopies at Rs 2,000 per page, far above the normal Rs 12 ra
Himachal rains: Govt buildings, bridges washed away by flash floods
Shimla: As rains wreaked havoc in Himachal Pradesh on Thursday, officials said flash floods in River Ravi have washed aw
Four dead in land slides as flash floods in Ravi river wreak havoc in Himachal Pradesh
CHANDIGARH: Flash floods in the Ravi river have caused massive destruction in Himachal Pradesh, washing away schools, pa
Amit Shah to Administer Pledge to Newly Elected Panchayat Representatives in Assam
HT DIGITAL GUWAHATi, AUGUST 28: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has declared Union Home Minister Amit Shah will go to A
Pleased that people are accepting B Sudarshan Reddy: Gaurav Gogoi
Majuli (Assam) [India], August 28 (ANI): Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi expressed his partys enthusiasm for the INDIA blocs Vi
Draft electoral rolls for Telangana Gram panchayats to be out on Aug 28
Hyderabad: The Telangana State Election Commission on Tuesday, August 26, directed all District Panchayat Officers in th
381 students rescued from flood-hit Gurdaspur school amid administrative negligence
CHANDIGARH: A total of 381 students and 70 teachers, including staff members, trapped in rising floodwaters at Jawahar N
Uttarakhand HC grills election commission over Nainital panchayat poll chaos, 'kidnapping' claims
DEHRADUN: The Uttarakhand High Court on Wednesday put the State Election Commission (SEC) under intense scrutiny, demand
SFI, AISA announce alliance for DUSU polls; to hold 'DU Mahapanchayat' on September 2
Left-leaning student groups SFI and AISA have formed an alliance to contest the upcoming Delhi University Students' Unio
In the wake of the outrage over a dowry-related murder in Greater Noida, a 'mahapanchayat' held in Baghpat has appealed
Following a dowry-related murder in Greater Noida, a Baghpat mahapanchayat controversially urged parents to gift daughte
Amit Shah to blow war bugle for Assam assembly polls on Aug 29: BJP
GUWAHATI, Aug 26 : Assam BJP general secretary Pallab Lochan Das on Tuesday announced that the Panchayat Sanmilan, to be
Shah to blow war buglefor assembly polls on Aug 29
GUWAHATI, Aug 26: Assam BJP general secretary Pallab Lochan Das on Tuesday announced that the Panchayat Sanmilan, to be
Kuttiady coconut vying for GI tag
Kavilumpara gram panchayat and Kerala Agricultural University takes the initiative
Aryanad grama panchayat member found dead; suicide suspected
Her family, who claimed that she was facing financial issues, alleged that a CPI(M)-led campaign targeting Sreeja over s
Ruling alliance, BJP protest disrupts Jharkhand Assembly
RANCHI: The Jharkhand Assembly witnessed chaotic scenes on the third day of the supplementary monsoon session, as ruling
State to conduct local body elections before September 30 deadline set by HC
TSEC releases schedule for publication of final electoral at gram panchayat level in short notice
15 Days With Husband, 15 Days With Lover: UP Woman Who Eloped 10 Times Shocks Panchayat
In front of elders and villagers, the woman openly declared her decision, insisting she would divide her time equally be
Not Dowry, In UP's Baghpat, Revolvers, Swords For Daughters Getting Married
A Thakur community's 'mahapanchayat' held in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat has called upon families to abandon the practice of
Noida Dowry Death: We'll Give Our Daughters Gun Not Gold, Declares UP Mahapanchayat
Nikki's dowry-related murder in Greater Noida sparks outrage as the Kesariya Mahapanchayat in Mitali village urges armin
Man beaten up by wife due to domestic dispute in Khammam
Hyderabad: A shocking incident took place in Penuballi Mandal of Khammam district, where a man was allegedly assaulted b
NFHS-6 indicator fact sheet to be made public
BENGALURU: There has been prolonged delay in the release of the National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6) report. But now
Rajasthan High Court stays order on panchayat elections
A Single Judge Bench had on August 18 ordered the State government to conduct the panchayat polls soon, after which the
Court acquits Godinho in 1998 power rebate scam
I even stopped going to Church Panaji : A special court in North Goa on Monday acquitted Transport and Panchayat Ministe
Kalikanathur-Puthenkulangara road in Mannar panchayat inaugurated
The 3-crore project was completed with 60% funding from the Union government and 40% from the State government
SC judgment on house demolitions of accused persons reaffirmed citizens' rights: CJI Gavai
PANAJI: Chief Justice of India B R Gavai has said he was glad that the Supreme Court's ruling against the demolition of
Farmers gather at Delhi's Jantar Mantar for 'Kisan Mahapanchayat'
NEW DELHI : Hundreds of farmers from different parts of the country started gathering at Jantar Mantar here on Monday mo
Farmers begin gathering at Jantar Mantar in Delhifor Kisan Mahapanchayat
The Samyukta Kisan Morcha said the gathering will remain peaceful and urged farmers and supporters to participate in lar
Farmers begin gathering at Delhis Jantar Mantar for Kisan Mahapanchayat
New Delhi, Aug 25: Hundreds of farmers from different parts of the country started gathering at Jantar Mantar here on Mo
Farmers begin gathering at Delhi's Jantar Mantar for 'Kisan Mahapanchayat'
Farmers from across India have convened at Jantar Mantar in Delhi for a significant 'Kisan Mahapanchayat'. The Samyukt K
UP man who used proxy for exam, landed CISF job and fled after being exposed, held after nine years
Rajasthan Police made an arrest. Omveer Singh secured a CISF constable job nine years ago. He used a proxy to take the e
Lack of road costs another life in Idukkis tribal settlement
Five-year-old Karthik, a resident of Koodallarkudy settlement in Edamalakkudy panchayat, died due to fever recently
SC sets aside Karnataka HC order declaring Yallamma Devi temple as pvt property
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court recently set aside a Karnataka High Court order which had held that the historic Yallamma D
Pema Khandu pitches SPICE formula for stronger panchayats
ITANAGAR, Aug 22: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday announced a comprehensive reform agenda for str
LDF to begin hunger strike from Saturday as NHAI fails to begin road repairs
Local body leaders of LDF in Melur, Kadukutty and Koratty panchayats say NHAI has failed to keep its promise to start wo
Congress will make Kadaba a model town panchayat, says D.K. DCC president
Election Commission appoints senior IAS officers as observers for V-P election process
NEW DELHI: Ahead of the polling of votes to elect the next Vice-President scheduled on September 9, the Election Commiss
Either perform or perish: Congress district chiefs put on 6-month probation in MP
BHOPAL: As the Congress works for rebuilding its organisation till the village level in the BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh, wh
Election Commission appoints two additional secretaries as observers for vice-presidential poll
The poll authority said Sushil Kumar Lohani, Additional Secretary in Ministry of Panchayati Raj and D. Anandan, Addition
Armoor MVI, Janpahad Panchayat Secretary in ACB Net
The ACB recovered the bribe amounts in the two cases.
Balal panchayat in Keralas Kasaragod introduces breakfast scheme for schoolchildren
The panchayat has allocated 7.5 lakh from its annual Plan Fund for the initiative, aimed at encouraging children to cont
Congress gains majority in Kadaba Town Panchayat
The Congress registered victory in the recently held first-ever elections to the Kadaba Town Panchayat in Dakshina Kanna
Telangana: Panchayat secretary suspended over corruption in Indiramma housing scheme
Hyderabad: A panchayat secretary of Janpahad in Palakeedu mandal, Suryapet, was suspended on Tuesday, August 19, after p
Wild animal menace: Forest department to install solar-powered hanging fences
In the first phase, a 4-km stretch at Vattakkayam in Chakkittappara panchayat will be completed in response to farmers g
DEHRADUN: The Uttarakhand Assemblys Monsoon Session, which began on Tuesday in Bhararisain, the states summer capital, w
Supreme Court stays proceedings against TN minister I Periyasamy in disproportionate assets case
NEW DELHI : The Supreme Court has stayed the proceedings before a special court against DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Minist
Haryana government to hand over private school teacher's death case to CBI amid public outrage
CHANDIGARH: The Haryana government has decided to transfer the death case of 19-year-old Manisha, a private school teach
KAT quashes LSGD order transferring Munnar panchayat secretary, terms SEC directive beyond authority
Release funds for conducting Ungaludan Stalin camps and dont force panchayat heads to bear expenses
RDD Sounds Alarm On Fake NMMS MGNREGA App, FIR Lodged
Urges public to remain cautious, report such cases SRINAGAR, AUGUST 19: The Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Departm
Bihar CEO asks voters to file claims with Aadhaar after 65 lakh names deleted from draft rolls
PATNA: Days after the Election Commission published details of over 65 lakh names deleted during the first phase of Spec
Uttarakhand's Bhararisain monsoon budget session marred by opposition chaos
DEHRADUN: The opening day of Uttarakhand's monsoon assembly session in Bhararisain, the state's summer capital, descende
Yadgir ZP collects 1.46 crore tax in single day
With a special drive, the zilla panchayat has improved its position to 20th in the State
BJP wins Nainital Panchayat chair by single vote amid abduction allegations
DEHRADUN: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has clinched the hotly contested Nainital District Panchayat Chairman's post
HC rebukes Rajasthan govt over delay in panchayat polls
Jaipur: In a significant ruling, the Rajasthan High Court delivered a stern rebuke to the state government for delaying
Uttarakhand: Amid Natural Disasters, BJP Govt to Bring Anti-Minority Bills in Monsoon Session
Muslim community apprehensive; Congress smells BJP bid for religious polarisation after setback in recent panchayat poll
KSU leader alleges bid to sabotage probe against Ms. Divya in connection with alleged corruption and benami property tra
Uttar Pradesh: Toll plaza employees assault army jawan in Meerut
LUCKNOW: A mob of over 500 people, including former BJP MLA Sangeet Som, thronged Bhuni toll plaza under Sarurpur police
This Haryana Village Didnt Hoist The Tricolour Until 2018. Heres Why
On July 20, 1858, 20,656 bigha and 19 marla of Rohnats private and panchayat land were auctioned for Rs 8,100, leaving v
Nainital poll turmoil: HC grills officials over alleged violence and abductions
DEHRADUN: The Nainital High Court on Monday closely examined the controversial District Panchayat President election, de
The Chandigarh-Manali National Highway is blocked due to multiple landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy rainfal
Rain Fury In Himachal: 15 Panchayats Cut Off, Roads Blocked, Power Hit; Terrifying Video Emerges
According to latest toll by State Disaster Management Authority, a total of 352 roads, including three national highways
Prohibitory orders imposed around Nainital HC ahead of key election hearing
DEHRADUN: Prohibitory orders have been enforced within a 500-metre radius of the Uttarakhand High Court complex in Naini
Chorao locals clash with pyat over ferry fare and leadership changes
Panaji: A major dispute over the Rs 15 RoRo ferry fare and frequent changes in the sarpanch post dominated the Chorao gr
Migrants, mega projects and missing panchayat secretary dominate Betalbatim gram sabha
Margao: The gram sabha of Betalbatim on Sunday demanded the appointment of a full-time secretary, holding the absence of
BHOPAL: The Congress partys attempt to revive its organisation in Madhya Pradesh has been overshadowed by widespread pro
5 U'khand Cong zila panchayat men 'abducted', HC seeks report
Defeated candidate wins after SC recounts votes in sarpanch election
The recount, done by a Registrar of the Supreme Court under video surveillance in the Supreme Court, turned the election
Nainital panchayat poll: HC slams police, FIRs filed in abduction row
DEHRADUN: Police in Nainital, Uttarakhand, have registered FIRs against 11 individuals, including the Bharatiya Janata P
Meenangadi panchayat bags C. Achutha Menon Memorial Award for best agricultural practices
Coimbatore district administration explores recycling of MLP waste in peri-urban village panchayats
Alappuzha district panchayat launches recruitment drive for dog catchers
Bargur residents renew demand for panchayat split for overall development
Nemom block panchayat eyes technology tie-up to remove water hyacinth from Vellayani Lake
A cottage industry based on the hyacinth fibres offers employment opportunities, especially women, according to the bloc
Digital Gujarat? 467 panchayats of Gujarat still without computers, 111 offline
AHMEDABAD: Amid tall claims of digital rural development, Gujarats ground reality tells another story. Fresh central dat
ED raids TN Minister I Periyasamy in Money Laundering Case
Periyasamy is the minister for rural development, panchayats and panchayat union
Jharkhand district to raise 1 lakh trained volunteers for emergency medical aid
RANCHI: In a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country, Ramgarh district of Jharkhand will soon have an army of one la
Gram sabha meetings held in village panchayats as part of Independence Day celebrations
Gram sabhas held in village panchayats as part of Independence Day celebrations
CHANDIGARH: On the 79th Independence Day, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced a series of m
Uttarakhand polls: Nainital re-vote ordered amid abduction allegations; BJP dominates statewide
DEHRADUN: The Uttarakhand High Court has ordered a fresh election for the Nainital District Panchayat President's post,
Yogi wraps up 24-hour UP Vision 2047 debate; urges public ideas to drive Viksit Bharat goal
LUCKNOW: Wrapping up the marathon 24-hour deliberations on Vision 2047 in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, Chief Minister Yog
Punjab Cabinet gives nod to denotify land pooling policy
The Punjab Cabinet has approved denotifying the land pooling policy, previously withdrawn amidst opposition pressure and
Himachal Pradesh flash floods: Woman hit by boulder dies, another man suspected to be swept away
CHANDIGARH: A 20-year-old lady died after she was hit by a boulder in the Rampur sub division of Shimla district, while
Punjab cabinet approves de-notification of controversial land pooling policy
CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Cabinet on Wednesday approved the de-notification of the controversial land pooling policy, which
Independence Day celebrations: 85 village sarpanchs invited as special guests
New Delhi, Aug 14: Eighty-five village sarpanchs from 26 states and union territories have been invited as special guest
'Got a chance to have tea with dead voters': Rahul Gandhi takes shot at EC over Bihar SIR
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday met a group of seven people from Bihar, who were declared as dead v
J&K Bank organizes camp under Saturation Campaign for Financial Inclusion Schemes
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 13: As part of the ongoing RBIs Campaign for Saturation of Financial Inclusion Scheme
Top Court Orders EVM Recount, Overturns Sarpanch Elections In Haryana
The Supreme Court has overturned the election of the Sarpanch of Gram Panchayat Buana Lakhu in Haryana's Panipat distric
Water from 37 sources in four Chennimalai panchayats in Erode found unfit for consumption
Mockery Of Democracy. Cancel It: Jagan Reddy Slams Andhra Panchayat Bypolls
Ex- Andhra Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy has called for fresh elections for the Pulivendula and Vontimitta zilla pari
Dharamshala Murder: 17-Year-Old Kills Father, Collects Skull Fragments Before Fleeing
The chilling details of the crime, which took place in Taraila village under Sudhed Panchayat, 5 kms from Dharamshala, h
Election Commission Summons West Bengal Chief Secretary over Voter Fraud
While Mr Das, a panchayat accounts and audit officer at Tamluk block, was posted as assistant electoral registration off
African Swine Flu confirmed at Padiyoor in Kannur
Eleven panchayats and three municipalities under surveillance
Lokayukta arrest Koppa Town Panchayat Chief Officer for accepting bribe
Aanathazhchira to be transformed into a nightlife tourism destination
Project will be implemented on 16.7 acres of land owned by Revenue department and Andoorkonam grama panchayat
Govt. to develop around 13,000 km road network, says Deputy CM
Mr. Bhatti Vikramarka said roads will be developed in packages through Panchayat Raj and R&B depts
Himachal Pradesh: Woman carried home on cot with newborn due to rain-ravaged roads in Nahan
Several villages in Gram Panchayat Salani Katola of Nahan assembly constituency continue to be deprived of basic road an
Low Quality of Rural Roads Under PMGSY Remains a Worrying Issue
By Dr. Gyan Pathak The rural roads being constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY) are found to be
Parliament panel slams govt for keeping MGNREGS funding static at Rs 86,000 crore since 202324
NEW DELHI: A parliamentary panel on Monday criticised the government for not increasing the allocation under the Mahatma
Chhattisgarh police officer faces social boycott over marriage, HC reprimands community
RAIPUR: A distressed Chhattisgarh Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Mekhlendra Pratap Singh facing social boycott fr
Ballot Boxes Reach Mancherial From Gujarat For Local Body Polls
The panchayat raj department has begun preparations to conduct the elections soon. In recent years, several new mandals
Take up work on delimitation of wards in urban local bodies as per 2011 census: Mandya DC
The tenure of municipalities of Maddur, Malavalli, and Pandavapura will end on October 23; K.R. Pet on October 31; Bellu
In eight of the 15 wards in the panchayat, waterways are the primary means of travel. At present, waste collection is ca
Defections Surge Across Party Lines Before Local Body Polls
The major parties are focusing on youth and influential leaders in gram panchayats and mandals, intending to field them
Village-led forest guards protect Buruma jungle in Jharkhand's Khunti for over 100 years
RANCHI: In one of its kind initiatives taken towards conservation of forests since ages, a meeting of Gram Sabha is held
Bihar SIR: 230 voters stay in single house
PATNA: Altogether 230 people reside in a single house in Bihars Jamui district, as recorded by a booth-level officer (BL
Bengal: Son of Trinamool Congress leader killed in shootout
Kolkata: The son of a Trinamool Congress leader and head of a village panchayat has been killed in a shootout in broad d
South Korean delegation wants Gadag delared as peace district
Delegates from South Korea based global peace organisation Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL)vis
TMC leaders son shot dead in broad daylight in Cooch Behar
In a daylight shooting that sent shockwaves through Cooch Behar, Amar Roy (35), son of Trinamul Congress leader and Daua
Odisha CM Majhi distributes 5,000 crore to one crore women under Subhadra scheme
Among the beneficiaries, 1,783 women are from Kotia panchayat in Koraput district near the Andhra Pradesh border, Mr. Ma
Amit Shahs Aug 29 visit to kickstart BJPs political narrative for 2026 Assam polls: CM Sarma
GUWAHATI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will initiate a process of building a political narrative for the BJP for next y
Adivasi Take Out Doli Yatra On Eve Of World Indigenous Peoples Day
There are no roads to these hilltop villages, along with Losingi and Kotha Losingi under Arla panchayat of Rolugunta man
Tamil Nadu Government Staffer Assaulted By Councillor Belonging To DMK Ally
A councillor of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), part of the ruling DMK alliance in Tamil Nadu, has been arrest
Fitness condition of tuition centres to be reviewed in Kozhikode
Panchayat-level committees will be formed under the supervision of child protection committees to complete the process a
Konaseemas craftswomen set to roar online with lion faces made of coir fibre
Groomed by the Ministry of Textiles, agroup of 30 craftswomen of Janupalle panchayat have come up with 25 products with
Fake Notification Passed off as Govt Announcing Panchayat Elections in J&K
J&K's CMO clarified on X that the viral notification was fake.
BDO Devsar Suspended For Alleged Misuse Of MGNREGA Work Authority
KULGAM, Aug 8: The Rural Development Department has suspended the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Devsar, Kulgam, for
Monsoon havoc cuts off Chamba villages in Himachal, villagers use rope to reach homes
Many remote areas of Himachal Pradesh are reeling from the devastating impact of monsoon's unrelenting fury with village
BJP MP, Two Others Booked After Driver Dies By Suicide In Karnataka, Names Them In Note
A senior police officer said the note named BJP MP Sudhakar, a Zilla Panchayat accounts assistant, and a man identified
HC orders 4-week interim stay on Punjab land pooling policy; seeks clarity on rehab provisions
CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has put a four-week interim stay on the implementation of the controversia
Infosys sets up Centre for Advance AI in Hubballi
Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj and IT, BT Priyank Kharge has said that as state government was promoti
Lucknow Diary | Confer martyr status to those killed in Pahalgam
While the ruling dispensation is going gaga over the success of Operation Sindoor, it is yet to pay heed to repeated ple
Set Lifts Poll Code in Kondapi, Kadiapulanka Gram Panchayats, Three Mandals
SEC ends MCC in Kondapi, Kadiapulanka, Ramakuppam, Karempudi, and Vidavaluru
Govt unveils Draft Building Bye-Laws for rural areas
Construction fee proposed between Rs 3 & 15 per Sq Ft Jammu Tawi, Aug 6:In a significant move, the J&K Government has un
Dharmasthala burials case: No skeletal remains found at new spot near site no. 11
SIT officials visit Dharmasthala gram panchayat to check the documents related to unnatural deaths recorded in the villa
CPI(M) urges Pawan Kalyan to release 1,121 crore of 15th Finance Commission Funds to Panchayats
Woman, boyfriend beaten up by mob, paraded with heads shaved in Bihar's Katihar
KAITHAR: A married woman and her boyfriend were allegedly beaten up, their heads shaved, faces blackened, garlanded with
Panchayat elections in J&K a hoax
Srinagar, Aug 5: The Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Jammu and Kashmir, has issued a strong clarific
BJP government in UP fundamentally against education, democratic rights: Akhilesh Yadav
LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday launched a fierce attack on the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh