HC Questions Village Polls Based on Old Census Data
Telangana High Court directs batch of petitions challenging gram panchayat seat reservations to a division bench. Petitioners argue seats reserved for non-existent populations.
Telangana High Court directs batch of petitions challenging gram panchayat seat reservations to a division bench. Petitioners argue seats reserved for non-existent populations.
Kodimath seer Shivananda Shivayogi predicts a change in Karnataka's chief minister post after Makara Sankranti. He warns of national political issues post-Ugadi and calls for an end to casteism in mutts.
The State Election Commission announces the schedule for Bajpe and Kinnigoli town panchayat elections in Dakshina Kannada. Voting on Dec 21, counting on Dec 24. Get all key dates here.
Mandya Zilla Panchayat CEO Nandini KR directs officials to complete the Mother's Milk Bank and Medical Lab Unit by Jan end for an International Women's Day launch. Read about the plans.
Srirangapatna gears up for the annual Hanuma Sankirtana Yatra with 1,200 police personnel and 150 CCTV cameras. The procession will pass key town routes. Read for details on route and security.
Maharashtra govt scales up its Smart & Intelligent Village scheme to 75 villages in Nagpur, Amravati, Hingoli, Sindhudurg, and Pune. The project aims for tech-enabled, service-driven rural transformation.
Nildoh Nagar Panchayat gears up for its first election since civic status upgrade. A direct BJP vs Congress clash for chairperson amid key local issues. 17,953 voters to decide.
Villagers in Raipur protest the relocation of birds from Nandanvan Pakshi Vihar to Jungle Safari, citing livelihood threats. Forest department denies bird deaths, cites CZA directive.
Punjab State Election Commission postpones Mohali panchayat samiti and zila parishad elections following merger of 15 villages into municipal corporation. Other areas to vote as scheduled.
40-year-old autorickshaw driver Mahesh Kumar brutally murdered by assailants with weapons near Amruthi village. Police form special teams to track accused. Read full details.
Villages in Patiala's Nabha subdivision are rejecting the 30% deduction from panchayat income for secretary wages, calling it illegal. Multiple gram sabhas pass resolutions demanding revocation.
Telangana High Court refuses to interfere with Panchayat elections and BC reservations. Case adjourned for 8 weeks as court directs state to file counters. Read full details.
Jharkhand High Court exempts rural areas under Panchayati Raj from RRDA, JRDA jurisdiction. Landmark verdict protects gram panchayat building permissions. Read full analysis.
Gujarat Information Commission penalizes PIO Rs 5,000 for misinterpreting RTI order, recommends action against officer. Learn how citizens can protect their right to information.
Gujarat Information Commission penalizes PIO Rs 5,000 for misusing orders to deny RTI information. Disciplinary action recommended against appellate officer. Read full details.
Hyderabad's long-delayed gram panchayat elections secure crucial ₹1,450 crore central funds before April 2026 deadline, while ₹1,550 crore remains uncertain. Learn about the financial implications for village development.
Telangana SEC announces 3-phase gram panchayat elections on Dec 11, 14, 17. Over 1.6 crore voters to elect sarpanches in 12,728 villages. Model code of conduct in effect.
Police rescue BJP gram panchayat candidate kidnapped from Seppa office to prevent nomination filing. Eight suspects identified in clan-based political sabotage ahead of Dec 15 elections.
Telangana announces three-phase Gram Panchayat elections starting December 11. Nominations open November 27. Get complete schedule and details here.
Expert committee reveals Telangana's gram panchayats generate only Rs 159 per capita revenue. Structural issues and tax collection reluctance threaten rural development. Read full analysis.
After a dramatic 2-day rescue operation involving over 100 personnel, a 12-year-old elephant trapped in a Karnataka canal was safely returned to wildlife sanctuary. Read the incredible rescue story.
A wild elephant that fell into a canal in Mandya was successfully rescued after a challenging three-hour operation. Read how officials saved the stranded jumbo.
Karnataka Congress MLA D Ravishankar faces and denies accusations of slapping a party worker during public grievance hearing. Both parties refute the viral incident claims.
Telangana government decides to conduct Gram Panchayat elections while postponing other local body polls. Learn about the ₹3,000 crore funds deadline driving this decision.
Punjab & Haryana High Court flags potential mischief in panchayat vote counting, demands detailed affidavit on ballot custody. Stay informed about election integrity.
First-year law student's body recovered from lawyer-mentor's chamber in Kakdwip. Police launch manhunt as family alleges close relationship. Unnatural death case registered.
A 45-year-old farmer from Karnataka's Mandya district succumbed to burn injuries after setting himself ablaze following massive crop damage due to heavy rains, highlighting the deepening agrarian crisis in the region.
Village councils across Punjab's Jalandhar district protest government's decision to redirect panchayat funds for flood relief, calling it unconstitutional and demanding immediate reversal.
Four young engineering students from Bengaluru met a tragic end after drowning in an irrigation canal in Mandya district. The devastating incident occurred during a college trip, leaving families and communities in mourning.
A Karnataka Gram Panchayat member was shot multiple times by motorcycle-borne assailants in Bengaluru's Kothanur. The victim miraculously survived the assassination attempt and is recovering at a private hospital. Police have launched a massive manhunt fo