Munnar panchayat dump yard posing threat to wild elephants
Forest officials say the yard is posing a threat to local wildlife
Spike in AQI post-Diwali: Khap panchayats in Jind seek action against firecracker violations
Police, protesters injured as Thamarassery turns war zone
KOZHIKODE: As many as 20 police officers and several residents were injured and vehicles torched as a protest against Fr
67th Kerala state school sports meet kicks off in Thiruvananthapuram
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The dark clouds were a bit worrying. However, the tightly-packed crowd comprising thousands of stude
Factionalism resurfaces in Kadi BJP as rival Diwali events spark political tensions
Even as Gujarats new cabinet took oath, factionalism within the state BJP has once again flared up, this time in North G
Kumily witnesses 18 landslips on Saturday
Rain damage reported in Pathumury, Attappallam, Kumily, Murukkady, Valiyakandam, and Vellaramkunnu in Kumily grama panch
Policemen play a crucial role in preserving the health of society
Chief Executive officer of Dharwad Zilla Panchayat Bhuvanesh Patil pays tributes at the Police Commemoration Day program
Kerala plans hybrid model for 100% source-level biowaste management
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: After successfully implementing a door-to-door collection system for non-biodegradable waste through
Farmer found hanging from tree; kin blame revenue dept
PALAKKAD: A 53-year-old farmer who had been missing since Sunday was found hanging from a tree on his farmland at Kavund
Jasrotia inaugurates Paddy Procurement Mandi at Dhanni Bhakhta
Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Oct 20: In a landmark move for the agrarian landscape of Jasrota, Rajiv Jasrotia, MLA Ja
Javid Dar inaugurates Autumn Flower Festival at SKUAST-K
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 20: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Cooper
Javid Dar inaugurates Autumn Flower Festival (Chrysanthemum Show) at SKUAST-K
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 20: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election D
Central rules dont apply, state govt employees cant participate in RSS events, says Kharge Jr
Karnataka IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge stated that state government employees are prohibited from participating in RSS
Himachal Pradesh shocker: Teenage girl raped by Panchayat head in Shimla
A 13-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a panchayat head here under the guise of a tantric ritual. The accused, identi
'Producers never typecast me,' says 'Bhagwat' star Jitendra Kumar
Actor Jitendra Kumar, known for his roles in TVF's Panchayat and Kota Factory, recently opened up about his decision to
Javid Dar for integrated farming for enhanced productivity, sustainability
Excelsior Correspondent GANDERBAL, Oct 19: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Coope
Odisha Man Kills Youth for Allegedly Assaulting Daughter
Accused surrenders to police; probe underway into incident at Akhuapada panchayat
Residents of Ambedkar Colony in Anakapalli district protest against unaddressed garbage issue
Locals allege inaction despite earlier assurances from panchayat officials, saying the garbage dump is posing serious he
Kerala will soon be free of extreme poverty, says government
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Four years ago, at just 24, Remya P's life seemed to be falling apart. She was a widow, a cancer pat
Govt to bring law to ban artificial colouring of fruits: Minister
Srinagar, Oct 18:Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Depar
Dispute over Diwali planning turns violent in Gujarat's Sabarkantha; eight injured, over 25 detained
AHMEDABAD: At least eight people were injured, several houses were attacked and around 100 vehicles were vandalised in a
Govt to crackdown on artificial coloring in apples: Minister Javed Dar
Baramulla: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Departments
Denied Pay For 27 Months, Karnataka Man Ends Life Outside Panchayat Office
A man died by suicide at Honganuru Gram Panchayat, alleging 27 months unpaid salary and harassment. BJP criticised Karna
In a swift move reflecting government accountability, a Panchayat Development Officer in Raichur, Karnataka, has been su
Karnataka Officer Suspended For Attending RSS Event, BJP Hits Out At Congress
A panchayat officer in Karnataka has been suspended for attending an event of the BJP's ideological parent, Rashtriya Sw
Bescom to install solar panels on 15 Bengaluru lake beds under PM-KUSUM, targeting 60MW generation
BENGALURU: The energy department is using lake beds to set up solar panels under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam
From UPSC aspirant to panchayat chief, 23-year-old Kerala woman makes history
MALAPPURAM: When 23-year-old Gouri R Lalji walks into her office at the Areacode grama panchayat, heads turn. In a space
BJP government committed to welfare of farmers, youth and women: Haryana CM Saini
The CM says Scheduled Castes, who have long been deprived of their rightful opportunities, are now being empowered throu
CHANDIGARH: Nine Japanese companies have expressed interest in investing approximately Rs 5,000 crore in Haryana and hav
Telangana issues tenders worth Rs 6,294 Cr for the construction of rural roads
Hyderabad: The Telangana government has issued tenders for the construction of rural roads at a cost of Rs 6,294 crore u
Portion of Wall Collapses, Traffic Disrupted on JammuSrinagar Highway
Banihal (Ramban), Oct 17: Vehicular movement on the JammuSrinagar national highway was disrupted after a portion of a pr
Portion Of Protection Wall Caves In On JammuSrinagar Highway, Traffic Disrupted
Banihal (Ramban), Oct 17: A portion of a protection wall along the JammuSrinagar national highway collapsed in Ramban di
The accused had allegedly demanded 8.000 from a 73-year-old man to issue E-swathu (digital database of property ownershi
SC refuses to interfere with Telangana HC order staying OBC quota hike in local bodies
The Supreme Court has opted to uphold the Telangana High Court's recent ruling, effectively putting a pause on the initi
Mujhe mulli kaha gaya, says SP MP Iqra Hasan condemns Shiva temple vandalism
Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hasan, while addressing an all-male panchayat in Chapaur village of Saharanpur on Sunday, Octobe
Four booked for allegedly assaulting, urinating on Dalit man in Madhya Pradeshs Katni
Victim alleged attack followed dispute over use of illegally mined gravel for Panchayat office construction; police regi
Jaipur, October 16 (Udaipur Kiran): The Rajasthan government has begun preparing a comprehensive action plan to complete
Rajasthan Plans Statewide Eradication of Invasive Vilayati Babool
Jaipur, October 16 (Daily Kiran): The Rajasthan government has begun preparing a comprehensive action plan to completely
Former Kerala Chief Minister VS Achuthanandans sister Azhikkutty passes away
ALAPPUHA: Former Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan s only sister, Azhikkutty (95), passed away in the early hours on Thur
Stray dog menace haunts Kilimanoor LP School; six-year-old boy attacked
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A six-year-old student was attacked by a pack of stray dogs on the Kilimanoor Government LP School p
Vision 2031: Kerala government eyes smart reset of public distribution system
KOCHI: The Kerala government, under its Vision 2031 project, plans to modernise the public distribution system (PDS) by
Infopark to build 17-storey non-SEZ IT building in Kochi; 120 companies on waitlist
KOCHI: Giving fresh impetus to Keralas IT push, the cabinet on Wednesday gave administrative approval for the constructi
Keralas stray dog management in disarray
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The states stray dog vaccination programme, critical for the prevention of rabies, is dragging on as
LDF takes out rally, holds public meeting in Perambra
Senior CPI(M) leader accuses Cong. activists of assaulting Perambra panchayat president without any provocation
Cabinet Approves Introduction of Three Key Bills in Assembly
SRINAGAR: The cabinet on Wednesday gave its nod for introduction three key bills in the upcoming session of Jammu Kashmi
Farmer Champions initiative launched in Nellore to make agriculture profitable for farmers
New approach aims at promoting market-oriented cultivation across 722 gram panchayats of 37 mandals in the district on a
Motivation coupled with study-life balance necessary for success, says Ballari ZP CEO
Chief Executive Officer of Ballari Zilla Panchayat Mohammed Haris Sumair tells students that perseverance and patience i
Motivation coupled with study-life balance necessary for success, says Ballari ZP CEO
Chief Executive Officer of Ballari Zilla Panchayat Mohammed Haris Sumair tells students that perseverance and patience i
Centre Likely to Announce Special Relief Package for Farmers Soon: Javid Dar
SRINAGAR: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department
Centres special package for affected farmers soon: Minister Javed Dar
Srinagar: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Departments,
Houseboats to embrace new wastewater treatment tech
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Keralas backwaters, choking due to indiscriminate discharge of wastewater, are set to get a breather
Former MLA Babu M Palissery passes away
THRISSUR : Veteran CPM leader and two-time MLA from Kunnamkulam, Babu M Palissery, died while under treatment in a priva
Congress Vows Justice in DCC Chiefs Selection
Under the direction of Panchayat Raj minister Seethakka and leadership of DCC president Paidikula Ashok.
From Crafts to Confidence; SARAS Mela in Srinagar empowers women entrepreneurs across India
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 14: The 10 days SARAS Mela 2025 concluded today at Sher-e-Kashmir Park here with resounding success. D
Schemes worth 212.41 crore implemented in Ayothiyapattinam panchayat union, says Collector
Ram Prasath Manohar takes serious exception to failure of executive engineer of Panchayat Raj Engineering Department
Kasaragod family sets stage to cherish and cheer yakshagana
KASARGOD : When the pandemic confined people to their homes, the World Health Organization (WHO) coordinated efforts to
Kandukur farmers cry foul over compensation in NH 167B land acquisition
Nearly 30 farmers from Kanumalla, Palukuru and Oguru panchayats write letters to Chief Minister, Deputy CM, IT and R&B m
DVAC arrests panchayat secretary, computer operator for graft near Coimbatore
Dalit IPS officer's death: Family declines police access to laptop, cites lack of trust in probe
CHANDIGARH: The family of the deceased Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar stood firm on their demand for the arrest of se
Karnataka CM directs Chief Secy to study TN policy on RSS activities
Bagalkote: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said he has directed the state Chief Secretary to examine Tam
Whats in a name? Pakistan Mukku sparks political row in Kerala as BJP pushes for name change
Pakistan Mukku, a small junction in Keralas Kunnathoor panchayat, has become the centre of a controversy after Public Wo
Aroor Olor mango sets sight on sweet GI tag; work on, says minister
KOZHIKODE: The fragrant, sweet and century-old Aroor Olor mango is on track to receive the Geographical Indication (GI)
Lack of dog catchers hits district panchayats sterilisation programme
Despite having the capacity to sterilise over 100 dogs every month, the two ABC centres in Mulanthuruthy and Vadavucode
Dalit IPS officer's suicide: Mahapanchayat gives Haryana govt 48-hour ultimatum to remove DGP
CHANDIGARH: The Mahapanchayat held by a 31-member committee to ensure acceptance of the demands of the family of late IP
IT and BT, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge has demanded that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah imp
Police stations must not become venues for settling civil disputes. Any officer found conducting such panchayats in poli
Tamil Nadu relaxes building rules for green and white industries in peri-urban areas, reducing minimum road width
Factory owner, five others held for tying, beating 26-year-old man to death
CHENNAI: The Red Hills police on Friday arrested six persons, including the owner of a private plastic chair manufacturi
State poll panel aims at election declaration in Nov
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With the State Election Commission (SEC) set to finish the second summary revision of the voters lis
MP Shafi Parambil injured as CPM, Congress clash in Perambra
KOZHIKODE: A violent clash broke out between CPM and Congress workers in Perambra on Friday. The police resorted to lath
Clear garbage and traffic, Karnataka CM tells officials at first Greater Bengaluru Authority meet
BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday chaired the maiden Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) meeting at its hea
Panchayat Reforms In AP Reflecting Abdul Kalams Vision: DCM Pawan
Pawan explained that Panchayats have been reorganised into four grades based on population and administrative needs: Rep
Siwan mukhiya turns water man with innovative conservation drive
Amit Singh, a 51-year-old mukhiya, has transformed his water-scarce Khelwa gram panchayat by implementing extensive wate
Minister refutes oppositions allegations on panchayat poll delay
Telagnana: Panchayat secretary caught for demanding bribe
Hyderabad: Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials on Friday, October 10, caught the panchayat secretary of Mad
TGSPDCL Sub-Engineer, Panchayat Secretary in ACB Net
The ACB seized the bribe amounts from the possession of the two officers and produced them in the court concerned
Protests over Sabarimala gold-plating row signal start of election campaign in Pathanamthitta
PATHANAMTHITTA: A political storm has begun to sweep Pathanamthitta as protests by the youth wings of opposition parties
Disaster Management Committees formed at Block & Panchayat level
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 9: Government of Jammu and Kashmir has constituted Disaster Management Committees at
TSEC suspends Telangana local polls after stay on 42 PC BC reservation
Hyderabad: The Telangana State Election Commission (TEC) on Thursday, October 9, suspended the Gram Panchayat and Zilla
Karnataka: Mandya Zilla Panchayat directs over 2 lakh MGNREGA workers to complete e-KYC
Govt Constitutes Disaster Management Committee At Block And Panchayat Level In J&K
JAMMU, Oct 9: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered the constitution of Disaster Management Committees at both
J&K Bank, J&K Grameen Bank disburse Rs 100 cr loans to 2673 SHGs under JKRLM
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 08: Aimed to promote financial empowerment of women, J&K Bank and its sponsored en
Himachal CM give pre-Diwali gift to state govt employees, announces hike in wages, honorarium
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister announced wage and honorarium hikes for state government employees ahead of Diwali. Mid-
Vigilance raids uncover widespread irregularities in building permit approvals across Kerala
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Surprise inspections by the vigilance wing of the local self-government department (LSGD) found wide
Lucknow Diary | Rajbhar seeks splitting of OBC quota into 3 groups
SBSP chief and state minister Om Prakash Rajbhar has again sought implementation of Social Justice Committees recommenda
Workload, uncertainty over promotion render HM unattractive
KOCHI: More than 600 headmaster and headmistress (HM) posts remain vacant in government lower primary (LP) and upper pri
Creating awareness among farmers crucial to curb stubble burning: Chouhan
NEW DELHI, Oct 7: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Tuesday that creating awareness among farmers
600 PHCs for 12,000 gram panchayats in Telangana, IMA calls rural health system unsustainable
Representatives of IMA Telangana submits memorandum to Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, explains effectiveness of the Kerala h
Students introduce English to tribal elders
Thiruvananthapuram district panchayats GOTEC programme encourages students to use language as a tool for connection and
CMs clean chit to P.P. Divya in Assembly draws criticism
KSU vice-president, who filed a complaint against former Kannur district panchayat president P.P. Divya alleging corrupt
BJP Plans to Secure Majority in Most ZP Polls
Party leaders endorsed extensive public awareness campaigns in the grassroot level in towns and districts to expose Cong
Uttarakhand SEC vows stronger defence as SC battle looms
DEHRADUN: The Uttarakhand State Election Commission (SEC) has broken its silence following a stinging rebuke from the Su
Supreme Court to hear plea challenging Telanganas enhancement of OBC quota to 42% in local bodies
Petition asking if States can breach 50% quota cap in local bodies; the Telangana State Election Commission has notified
Kavalam panchayat lays stress on palliative services
Around 130 patients receive home care services every month. Wheelchairs and diapers are distributed to needy patients
Coop society in every panchayat by 29, says Shah
CHANDIGARH: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that by 2029, every panchayat in the country wi
DC Ganderbal reviews implementation of Bharat Net, 4G saturation issues
Excelsior Correspondent GANDERBAL, Oct 3: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore today convened a meeting to
Jagdish Vishwakarma set to become next Gujarat BJP chief
Gujarat minister Jagdish Vishwakarma (Panchal) is poised to become the unopposed twelfth president of the state BJP unit
PWDs Broken Promises: Nowsheras Crucial Bridge Project Stalls, Locals Aghast
Ajay Sharma Nowshera, October 3 Residents of Panchayat Nala in Ward No. 1, Village Nala, are up in arms over the prolon
AHMEDABAD: Jagdish Vishwakarma is all set to be elected unopposed as Gujarat BJP president, strengthening Ahmedabads gri
Krishna District Bags 4 Swachh Andhra Awards
The four awards bagged by the district include Cleanest Village Panchayat (Challapalli), Cleanest Farmer's Market (Movva
Why are the new rules for Panchayats in Odisha getting flak? | Explained
Why is the regional Biju Janata Dal party upset? Are bureaucrats getting power over elected representatives?
Gujarat BJP set to elect new state president tomorrow
Gujarat BJP will elect its new state president on Saturday, with nominations and scrutiny on Friday. The new leader is e
Greater Chennai Corporation to finalise new boundaries for 300 wards by December
The merger will only come into effect only in February 2027, coinciding with the conclusion of the tenure of elected bod
DMK town panchayat chairpersons son held for taking soil in violation of permit
BENGALURU: AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge underwent treatment of a Pacemaker implantation procedure at a private hosp
Rajasthan cabinet reshuffle rumours intensify as Vasundhara Raje steps up political activity
JAIPUR: In Rajasthan, speculation is mounting within the ruling BJP over a major cabinet reshuffle and expansion in the
Telangana govt releases Rs 325 cr for local body elections
Hyderabad: The Telangana Panchayat Raj Department has released Rs 325 crore for the conduct of the upcoming local body e
Velur becomes Keralas first panchayat to secure full National Legal Guardianship
With the launch of Thalir Buds Rehabilitation Centre and a range of welfare programmes, Velur sets a model for disabilit
Telangana govt to continue support for journalists: Seethakka
Hyderabad: Telangana Panchayat Raj, Rural Development, Rural Water Supply and Women and Child Welfare Minister, Danasari
Former CM Hooda named Haryana CLP leader, Rao Narender Singh appointed state Congress chief
CHANDIGARH: After nearly 11 months of uncertainty, former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has been appointed leader
Welcome Poll Schedule, Will Teach Cong, BRS A Lesson: Bandi
Sanjay said while the BRS government refused to release funds to gram panchayats and failed to release pending bill paym
BJP Flag Will Fly in Gallis Now After Delhi: Bandi
Union Minister vows saffron surge from Delhi to galli, slams Congress and BRS for neglecting panchayats
Municipality and Panchayat Raj amendment Bills referred to Subject Committee
Aimed at bringing in an internal vigilance system as well as more clarity in the reservation of seats for Scheduled Cast
Elapully grama panchayat in Palakkad to move Kerala High Court against State govt.
The government had approved Oasis Commercial Pvt. Ltd.s brewery project in the panchayat without consulting it, sparking
Keralas first government-run home for bedridden elderly offers dignity and care
At Santhwanatheeram in Arattupuzha grama panchayat in Alappuzha, elderly residents sing, share memories, and find compan
LG Sinha Vows to Bridge the Gap Between Rural & Urban J&K
JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 29: The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha, graced and addressed the Swachhata Vijayotsav organised
Mehram Nagar residents face eviction from their homes near Indira Gandhi International Airport. The National Security Gu
Report claims BJP move to remove nearly 80,000 Muslim voters from electoral rolls in Bihar's Dhaka
Repeated attempts were made, allegedly by the BJP, to delete nearly 80,0000 Muslim voters from the electoral rolls in th
Telangana rural local body elections to be held in five phases in Oct-Nov
Hyderabad: Elections to rural local bodies in Telangana will be held in five phases in October-November, the State Elect
PM's Recurrent Odisha Visits Give a Push to BJP Ahead of Panchayat and Urban Elections
For the BJP, the 2027 local polls will be the first major test of whether it can translate top-down political capital in
Flying squad teams to monitor stubble burning hotspots in Punjab, Haryana, CAQM intensifies measures
CHANDIGARH: Reiterating that zero stubble burning during the current paddy harvesting season is non-negotiable, the Comm
The CM has told the Deputy Commissioners and Zilla Panchayat CEOs of the four Kalyana Karnataka districts to personally
Panchayati Raj Ministry to roll out People's Plan Campaign from October 2
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj on Saturday said it will roll out the People's Plan Campaign across all states
Karnataka Minister visits flood-hit Ganagapur, Sonna
Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister and Kalaburagi district In charge Priyank Kharge on Friday visited Ganagapu
Priyank Kharge visits more flood-affected villages in Kalaburagi, promises relief measures
Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister and Kalaburagi district in charge Priyank Kharge continued his visits to fl
Protesters block land clearing for brewery in Elappully
Attempts of Oasis Commercial Company to clear the site blocked by panchayat members, citing attempt to launch constructi
Voter registered in multiple seats can't contest polls: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court today ruled that candidates registered as voters in multiple constituencies are barred from contesting
Priyanka Gandhi calls for change in Bihar, unveils welfare promises at Motihari Rally
PATNA: Congress General Secretary and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday gave a clarion call for change in Bihar
Telangana ranks first in rainwater harvesting; 5.20 lakh works taken up in 2024-25
The rainwater harvesting initiative was spearheaded by Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Department with support from
Bihar Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit lauds power sector reforms at BSPHCL interactive session
NEW DELHI: Bihar State Power Holding Company Limited (BSPHCL) on Thursday hosted an event featuring State Chief Secretar
Himachal Panchayat Secretary Alleges Sexual Misconduct By SDM; Police Inaction Triggers Probe
The woman alleged that Vikas Shukla lured her to his home, where he and a friend tried to gangrape her, assaulted her wh
e-waste collection drive to be expanded to Keralas panchayats too
The collection drive, by Haritha Karma Sena volunteers, began on pilot basis in December 2024 in a few municipalities an
'Used to feed cattle': Why SC wants govt reply on yellow pea imports & why farmers are concerned
The Supreme Court has sought the government's response to a PIL seeking restrictions on yellow pea imports, citing conce
VACB conducts raid on Kumbla grama panchayat
The VACB raids were conducted after allegations of building rule violations in the construction of Muliyadukkam Complex
PCB asks panchayat to submit action-taken report on illegal waste dumping
Congress unveils 10-point EBC-focused agenda ahead of Bihar elections
PATNA: The Congress on Wednesday unveiled a 10-point programme focused on education, employment, and reservation for Ext
BJP respects public sentiments on inclusion of villages in Byndoor Town Panchayat: MP
Tamil Nadu political party VCK expanding its presence in tea plantation sector in Idukki
Party plans to contest in nine grama panchayats under the Peerumade Assembly constituency in the upcoming local body pol
B.Y. Raghavendra seeks report on implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission works in Udupi district
The direction stems from many gram panchayats passing resolutions expressing serious dissatisfaction over the quality of
JS MLA Faces Scrutiny Over Rs 24 Lakh House Tax Dues
He stressed that the dues, if paid, would help carry out much-needed development works in the panchayat and urged her to
Probhibitory orders imposed in Garag village
There is tension following a dispute over constructing a temple on gram panchayat land in the village
Villagers seek Collectors intervention to check dumping of waste in waterbody
Residents from Koththankulam submitted a petition to the Tirunelveli Collector seeking steps to prevent indiscriminate d
Mundakkai rehabilitation: Meppadi panchayat serves notice on IUML
Notice served on Syed Sadik Ali Shihab Thangal, State president of the party, demanding an explanation within a week for
Jharkhand tribal man killed by villagers for mocking death of ex-gram pradhan
RANCHI: A 60-year-old tribal man was beaten to death by the villagers for allegedly mocking the death of a former gram p
Dangakote hosts grand cultural mela, dangal to celebrate Dogri heritage
Excelsior Sports Correspondent REASI, Sept 21: In a vibrant display of tradition and community spirit, Panchayat Dangako
Clash with police in Uttar Pradeshs Dadri for stopping Mahapanchayat; 22 booked
Police have filed a case against 22 named individuals and others in connection with the incident after denying any insta
Tribal women in Jawadhu Hills learn to make fruit jams, squash, juices using locally grown tamarind
Tribals from at least ten remote hamlets that come under Kovilur and Nammiyampattu village panchayats in the hills atten
Loans of Rs 41 cr distributed among womens SHGs in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikaramarka Mallu on Saturday, September 20, distributed interest-free loan cheq
Uttarakhand weaves sacred tapestry: 161 ancient natural sites documented
DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand, revered as 'Devbhoomi' or the Land of Gods, has taken a monumental step towards formally recognis
Three JKAS Officers Relieved From Ladakh, One To Be Repatriated In December
Leh, Sept 18: The Administration of Ladakh has ordered the relieving of three JKAS officers from their duties in the Uni
Chhattisgarh family socially boycotted, house demolished allegedly due to 'not voting' for Sarpanch
RAIPUR: In Chhattisgarh's Bemetara district, a family has been socially boycotted and their house demolished, allegedly
Massive protest held against proposal to include villages in Byndnoor town panchayat limits
Deputy Commissioner T.K. Swaroopa says teams will be sent to each gram panchayat to get peoples feedback on government p
Digital mapping begins to record rivulets in rural areas of Kozhikode
The project is being carried out with the support of the Haritha Keralam Mission, with Kunnamangalam block panchayat inc
Telangana: Ministers review master plan for Medaram Jatara
Hyderabad: The Telangana government has finalised a master plan for the Medaram Jatara, often referred to as the Kumbh M
In-charge headmaster of panchayat school arrested for assaulting Class 3 boy in Pudukottai
Mother too attacked for questioning the headmaster and six persons have been booked under the SC/ST Act
Govt initiates move to name new SEC
Srinagar, Sep 18: The Jammu & Kashmir government has initiated the process for appointing the State Election Commissione
On PM Modis 75th birthday, Maharashtra showers 394 towns with special 'gifts'
To commemorate Prime Minister Modi's 75th birthday, the Maharashtra government has allocated 394 crore for developing 'N
Cloudbursts in Uttarakhands Chamoli leave 10 missing and villages isolated
DEHRADUN: A series of cloudbursts struck Uttarakhands Chamoli district in the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursda
Uttarakhand cloudburst: Five missing after landslide demolishes houses in Chamoli
At least five people were reported missing early on Thursday after a landslide triggered by a clouldburst demolished the
Spread of epidemic haunts landslide, flood hit people of Jammu region
Victims demand Punjab, HP type package Avtar Bhat UDHAMPUR, Sept 17: While the spread of epidemic haunts the 33 families
Locals decry dumping and burning of waste by village panchayats along Sanganoor Canal in Coimbatore
Ponguleti Recalls Sacrifices of Telangana Martyrs
In Mulugu district, the Praja Palana Day celebrations were marked with great fanfare. Panchayat raj minister Seethakka a
Koderma Panchayat Head Loses Powers After Husband-Wife Duo Avails Double Housing Benefit
The Deputy Commissioner recommended action against the headman, leading to the seizure of her financial powers as Pancha
SC reverses 2022 verdict on Haryana village common lands, restores proprietors' rights
NEW DELHI: In a setback to the Haryana government, the Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside its April 2022 decision direct
SC pulls up poll panel over Maharashtra local body polls
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed that all local body elections in Maharashtra be conducted by January 31
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
Three of family killed as heavy rains trigger floods and landslides in Himachal
Heavy overnight rains pounded Himachal Pradesh, triggering floods and landslides that left three members of a family dea
Rains Wreak Havoc In Himachal, Three Killed
Shimla, Sep 16: Heavy overnight rains pounded Himachal Pradesh, triggering floods and landslides that left three members
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
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
Telangana CM orders tenders for new LED streetlights in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy ordered officials to call tenders for installing new LED street ligh
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-
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
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.
Panchayat, ULB polls nowhere in sight
Cabinet yet to take a call recommendations regarding OBC reservation Srinagar, Sept 13: The National Conference (NC)-led
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
Floods Aftermath: Land sinking towards Chenab in Tangar Village
Cracks appear in 18 houses, high school building declared unsafe Jammu Tawi, Sep 12: Incessant rains, inclement weather
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.
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
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
Ahead of elections, BJP steps up engagement with Christian community
Outreach with all communities, including Christians, will be expanded to the grassroots level ahead of the upcoming elec
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
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
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
PM Modi likely to visit Punjab on Sept 9 to assess flood damage; state pegs loss at Rs 13,289 crores
CHANDIGARH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Punjab on September 9 to take stock of the flood situation i
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
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
Panchayat president arrested for stealing chain from bus passenger in Chennai
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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