Puri Now a Municipal Corporation, 4 Towns Get NAC Status
Odisha government officially upgrades Puri to a municipal corporation, fulfilling a long-standing demand. Four other towns declared NACs. Read about the expected infrastructure boost.
Odisha government officially upgrades Puri to a municipal corporation, fulfilling a long-standing demand. Four other towns declared NACs. Read about the expected infrastructure boost.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation issues a 3-day ultimatum to 26 agencies to remove 800 illegal hoardings after empanelment lapses. Failure to comply will lead to BMC action and cost recovery.
Senior Congress leaders in Chandrapur resign, alleging loyalists were sidelined for outsiders in municipal polls. Internal rift threatens party's election prospects. Read the full story.
Chandrapur BJP city president Subhash Kasangottuwar dismissed after allegedly changing the official candidate list for municipal polls under MLA's influence. Internal party conflict erupts.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation's nomination scrutiny shows orderly process with few rejections in Dhantoli and Laxmi Nagar zones. Read the latest updates on the civic elections.
BJP secures early victories in Kalyan-Dombivli civic polls as two women candidates elected unopposed. State leaders hail the success ahead of crucial municipal elections across Maharashtra.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation's zonal offices witnessed a chaotic last-day scramble as 1,457 candidates filed nominations for civic polls. See the zone-wise breakdown and scenes from the ground.
Chandrapur Municipal Corporation elections see 314 candidates after nomination closure. BJP-Congress alliances shift locally, sparking multi-cornered contests and internal dissent. Key details inside.
BJP seals a tactical seat-sharing deal with Shiv Sena (Shinde) for Nagpur civic polls, but alliance crumbles in Amravati. Details on the political maneuvering inside.
Shimla's civic body faced a turbulent 2024 marked by development promises, public protests over water and parking, and political challenges. Explore the key events that defined the year.
Bombay High Court criticizes Thane, Navi Mumbai, Kalyan Dombivli, Bhiwandi-Nizampur corporations for failing to enforce laws against illegal constructions, warning thousands could have been prevented.
Nagpur's municipal elections show persistent low voter turnout around 50% for 20 years, despite party changes. Can new awareness drives break the cycle? Read more.
Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar announced a special squad to prevent gangsters from influencing the upcoming civic elections. This follows jailed gangster Bandu Andekar's family filing nominations. Read about the police crackdown.
As Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections near, political aspirants flock to astrologers & gem dealers for remedies & lucky muhurats. Read how astrology shapes poll strategy.
The SIT probing the Chandrapur kidney racket failed to arrest the third handler in Kolkata. A fresh team will be deployed within 48 hours as police custody of two arrested intermediaries ends Monday. #OrganTrafficking #Chandrapur
Kerala State Election Commission schedules standing committee elections for all local bodies from Jan 5-7, 2026. Details on committees, reservation, and voting process inside.
Kolhapur Municipal Corporation trains 3,245 polling staff across 20 wards for upcoming civic elections. Training focused on EVMs, code of conduct & transparency. Read details.
Nashik Municipal Corporation prepares for elections with 1,563 polling stations for 13.6 lakh voters. Discover key details about ward structure and voter surge. Read the full story.
A special investigation team probing the illegal sale of a farmer's kidney in Chandrapur has found a direct link to a Chinese surgeon operating from Cambodia. Key accused reveal international organ trafficking network.
SIT investigating illegal kidney sale in Chandrapur finds Chinese surgeon performed transplants in Cambodia, organs sent to China. Key accused reveal international network details.
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation expansion is now official. Will it remain a single mega body or split? Key political and administrative decisions ahead. Read more.
Crucial seat-sharing negotiations between NCP (SP) and NCP for the Pune Municipal Corporation elections have failed. Polling for 29 Maharashtra civic bodies is set for January 15.
Chandrapur SIT arrests Himanshu Bhardwaj, a key operative in an international organ trafficking syndicate that sent donors to Cambodia. The probe uncovers a network luring victims from across India.
A family from Telangana met with a tragic accident near Chandrapur. Four, including a child, died after their car fell into a nullah. Read details of the crash and police investigation.
Maharashtra BJP appoints ex-minister Sudhir Mungantiwar to helm Chandrapur Municipal Corporation election campaign. This move aims to unify the party after recent setbacks and internal rifts. Read more about the strategy shift.
Maharashtra's BJP and Congress hold key meetings on Dec 25 to finalize candidates for crucial municipal corporation elections. Get the latest political strategy updates.
A TOI probe reveals private moneylenders in Maharashtra's suicide belt get licences easily, as farm distress pushes farmers to extremes. Read the full investigation.
Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve bans informal safari requests via WhatsApp/calls. New document-based rules for management quota aim for transparency & wildlife protection. Details inside.
Bramhapuri police arrest sixth moneylender in a shocking case where a farmer was forced to sell his kidney to repay a loan. SIT probes international links in the trafficking racket.
Three candidates filed nominations for Nashik Municipal Corporation elections on the second day. Total forms sold reached 3,705. Key alliances yet to finalize seat-sharing. Read for all details.