Himachal Mandates SAMARTH Portal for All Panchayats
Himachal Pradesh government orders all gram panchayats to use SAMARTH portal for financial management from April 1, aiming for transparency and digitization.
Himachal Pradesh government orders all gram panchayats to use SAMARTH portal for financial management from April 1, aiming for transparency and digitization.
Residents in Parassala, Karode, Kulathoor and Chenkal panchayats complain of unbearable stench, health risks and stray dog menace due to rampant roadside garbage dumping.
The Goa High Court has appointed two nodal officers to analyze compliance reports from municipalities and panchayats regarding illegal structures. The state also submitted an affidavit on regularizing residential structures meeting domicile norms.
The Bombay High Court has issued notices to 52 parties, including coastal panchayats and municipal bodies, in the suo motu petition concerning the Arpora nightclub tragedy that claimed 25 lives in December 2025.
Rajasthan REET Mains Admit Card 2026 is now available for download. Check official websites like rssb.rajasthan.gov.in, get exam dates, and follow steps to access hall tickets for Level 1 and 2 teaching posts.
Rajasthan Staff Selection Board announces 10,644 LDC, Clerk Grade-II, and Junior Assistant vacancies. Apply online from January 15 to February 13, 2026. Check eligibility and details.
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge pledges to protect MGNREGA, criticizing the new Viksit Bharat Act for hindering panchayat functions in Karnataka.
Rajasthan REET Mains Admit Card 2026 is out. Download your hall ticket from rssb.rajasthan.gov.in. Exam scheduled for January 17-20, 2026. Check details here.
Goa Bachao Abhiyan urges state to implement constitutional amendments, empowering local bodies to prepare development plans. Calls for public participation in the process. Learn more.
From Arjuni's equal wages to Narada's green economy, discover how women-led gram panchayats are driving a historic transformation in rural governance, health, and sustainability.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath launched the monthly newsletter 'Panchayaton Ki Pragati Gatha' to highlight development in Gram Panchayats. Read how it aims to inspire local governance.
Ecologist Madhav Gadgil's crucial argument for involving gram panchayats in conservation, highlighting their role as superior custodians against short-term economic pressures.
Rajasthan govt directs schools to remove stray dogs, sparking teacher protests over non-academic duties. Order follows SC directive for child safety. Details inside.
Patna DM Thiyagarajan S M reviewed the 4-day e-KYC & farmer ID campaign targeting 12,000 registrations. Officials in 7 blocks face salary hold over slow progress. Read the full update.
The promise of self-governance in Jharkhand's Scheduled Areas is being lost under bureaucratic control, as PESA rules fail to deliver autonomy. Read the full analysis.
RSSB to release Rajasthan LDC 2026 notification for 4,300 vacancies. Apply online from Jan 2026. Check eligibility, selection process, and key dates here.
Dense fog and severe cold wave cripple Rajasthan for third day, cancelling flights and delaying trains including Vande Bharat. Visibility drops to 50m. Read for full impact details.
Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) invites applications for 72 Female Supervisor posts. Apply online from Jan 7 to Feb 5, 2026. Eligibility requires a graduate degree and CET 2024 qualification.
Supreme Court dismisses SLP against Rajasthan panchayat delimitation, upholding HC order. Elections to proceed and be completed by April 15. Key details inside.
Rajasthan Government releases final merit list for CM Anuprati Yojana 2025-26. Check selection status, download exam-wise list from sje.rajasthan.gov.in. 30,000 students to benefit.
Rajasthan Staff Selection Board announces 785 vacancies for Forest Guard, Forester & Surveyor posts. Check eligibility, salary up to Rs 65,000, and selection process details here.
Two four-wheelers belonging to the directorate of panchayats were stolen from Caranzalem in Panaji. Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation. Read for details.
Punjab's village councils pass resolutions seeking repeal of the Gramin Rajasthan Sehkari Samiti Act, 2023, aligning with farmer protests. Key demands include MSP guarantee and debt waiver.
Karnataka's gram panchayats battle a massive resource crunch due to a lack of central funds and elected local bodies, stalling grassroots governance. Read the full analysis.
Over 6,000 gram panchayats in Karnataka face a severe financial crunch after being denied over Rs 2,100 crore in devolved funds for the current fiscal year. Learn about the impact on local governance.
Rajasthan's new Vehicle Scrapping Policy 2025 targets old, polluting vehicles. Owners can get up to 50% tax rebate, max ₹1 lakh, on new vehicle purchase. Read details.
Rajasthan Cabinet approves a new policy to phase out polluting vehicles and an ethical AI framework. PM Modi may inaugurate the Barmer refinery in January. Key details inside.
Ace your UPSC CSE 2026 Prelims with this essential Polity & Governance quiz. Test your knowledge on PESA rules, personality rights, parliamentary language, and landmark court cases. Revise key static syllabus topics now!
The Central Government has disbursed over Rs 723 crore to rural local bodies in Rajasthan and Jharkhand under the 15th Finance Commission. This crucial funding aims to boost grassroots development and essential services.
Rajasthan's Social Justice Minister announces 10 new drug de-addiction centres and a pension increase. Read about the state's latest welfare initiatives.