Aspirants denied party tickets for PMC elections now seek entry as co-opted members. BJP, with 119 corporators, can nominate 10, while NCP and Congress get fewer slots under MMC Act rules.
Haryana Congress Committee has finally constituted the Panchkula district Congress Committee after nearly 11 years, signaling election preparations for upcoming municipal corporation polls.
Panchkula reports 14,230 dog bite cases in 2025, the highest in three years. Civic authorities fail to implement Supreme Court guidelines, leaving residents at risk.
As Panchkula prepares for MC elections, outgoing mayor Kulbhushan Goyal cites 1,000 development works worth Rs 400 crore, but key projects like clearing dumping grounds and building cycle tracks remain incomplete.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation increases nominated members to 10, strengthening BJP's dominance. The move follows legal amendments and reshapes power dynamics in urban governance.
After winning big in civic polls, the BJP must pick mayoral candidates for PMC and PCMC. Several senior corporators are in the race, with party insiders hinting at possible surprises.
Chandrapur Municipal Corporation elections result in a fractured mandate with Congress as single largest party but no clear majority. Both BJP and Congress claim they can form government through alliances.
Bhopal and Indore held their first weekly 'Jal Sunvai' water hearings, with hundreds reporting contamination, foul smells, and supply issues. Officials promise quick fixes for some complaints.
Vadodara Municipal Corporation holds Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation accountable for damaging a drainage line during cable work, demanding compensation for repairs.
Mumbai BMC elections are on Jan 15, 2026. Learn how to check your name in the voter list online via SEC website, NVSP, or Voter Helpline App. Over 1 crore voters expected.
Candidates in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls ditch heavy meals for salads & smoothies to survive gruelling 15-hour campaign days. Discover their new energy food secrets.
Panchkula police launch a dedicated Anti-Vehicle Theft Unit to combat rising auto thefts, targeting hotspots and improving recovery rates. Learn the strategy.
A Panchkula couple alleges harassment & extortion by police at a night naka. DCP says probe on. Read about the shocking incident & police response.
PMDA installs an intelligent traffic signal system at Panchkula's Sector 12/12A intersection to reduce jams and waiting time. The ₹21.84-lakh project aims to enhance road safety and cut emissions.
Bombay High Court directs Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation to inspect and act on an alleged illegal structure linked to a former Shiv Sena corporator. The court order came after a petition by a political rival. Read the full details.
Ahead of key civic elections, the BJP takes strict disciplinary action, expelling 27 functionaries in Jalgaon and suspending 28 in Solapur for anti-party activities. Get the full details here.
Dr. Sangeeta Arora, Principal of Vivekanand School, Panchkula, conferred with the Panchkula Gaurav Samman for her outstanding contributions to education. Discover her inspiring journey and achievements.
A Lucknow Municipal Corporation delegation visited Ahmedabad to study its solid waste-to-energy project. The team aims to establish a similar facility in Lucknow by 2026 to boost sustainability.
Panchkula Municipal Corporation awards a decade-long contract to JP Enterprises for street vendor management. New monthly fees and vendor welfare schemes announced. Union threatens legal action. Read the full details.
59 out of 2,869 municipal corporation posts in Maharashtra to be elected unopposed on Jan 15. State Election Commission clarifies polls cannot be held with NOTA as sole option, sparking debate.
Vadodara Municipal Corporation's purchase of branded cricket shoes for corporators sparks controversy. Mayor Pinki Soni approved only one pair, but officials tried for two. Read the full story.
HSVP begins road safety project in Panchkula, repairing damaged kerbs and road turns in Sectors 1, 3, and 5. The work includes concrete repairs and a one-year maintenance guarantee. Read details.
BJP's Chandrashekhar Bawankule defends unopposed municipal elections, calling them a sign of development-oriented consensus. He counters opposition criticism, citing examples from gram panchayats.
Panchkula's PMDA sanctions a major Rs 12.9 crore project to reinforce Ghaggar riverbanks, based on IIT Roorkee's plan, to protect vulnerable sectors from seasonal floods. Read details.
Congress MLA Chandar Mohan vows to challenge Panchkula MC's new ward delimitation in Punjab & Haryana HC, citing injustice to SC community and civic failures. Read the full story.
After scrutiny, 15,931 candidates will contest for 2,869 seats across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra on January 15. Key battles in Mumbai, Pune, and Nashik.
Outgoing Panchkula Mayor Kulbhushan Goyal claims MC's funds grew from Rs 100 Cr to Rs 290 Cr. Over 1,030 projects worth Rs 400 Cr executed. BJP leaders laud his tenure. Read more.
Panchkula police nabbed Deepak Kumar, the mastermind behind a gang responsible for over 53 highway robberies and extortion cases. He had a Rs 5,000 reward and evaded arrest for 12 years. Read the full story.
Odisha government initiates public consultation to expand Bhubaneswar and Berhampur municipal corporations. Puri officially declared a metropolitan city for planned development. Details inside.
Mahayuti alliance secures 64 seats uncontested in Maharashtra municipal corporation elections ahead of January 15 polling. Key wins in Kolhapur, Pune, and other regions.