Newly elected sarpanches in Telangana villages are hiring men to kill stray dogs with lethal injections or relocate them to forests, fulfilling campaign pledges to address attacks on residents.
In a shocking move, villages in Telangana have killed around 500 stray dogs within a week. This action aims to fulfill promises made during recent panchayat elections.
In a shocking incident in Telangana's Kamareddy, nearly 500 stray dogs were killed within a week to fulfill panchayat poll promises. Police discovered buried carcasses on village outskirts.
The Goa Human Rights Commission has declared a Socorro panchayat eviction notice against a van driver accused of sexual abuse as illegal. The commission ordered its removal within 48 hours.
Karnataka's State Election Commission aims to finalize delimitation and reservation for Zilla and Taluk Panchayat polls within a month. Key steps for the crucial local body elections detailed.
Telangana police register a case against nine individuals for the alleged poisoning of 300 stray dogs. Activists accuse village officials of hiring men for the act. Read the full details.
Telangana govt urges Centre to release ₹3,000 crore in withheld Finance Commission grants for village panchayats. Minister may visit Delhi if funds delayed. Read details.
Telangana ACB arrests Nandigama Panchayat Raj officials for demanding Rs 2.5 lakh bribe for building permissions. Rs 1 lakh recovered. Read the full details.
Telangana School Education Department extends Pongal holidays for all schools till January 16, 2026. Get details on the official order, reason for extension, and key instructions.
Ajmer's District Rural Congress petitions for re-delimitation of panchayat samitis, alleging BJP pressure and violation of Election Commission rules. Details inside.
Supreme Court dismisses SLP against Rajasthan panchayat delimitation, upholding HC order. Elections to proceed and be completed by April 15. Key details inside.
Elections for vacant Gram Panchayat posts in Amritsar district will be held on January 18. The State Election Commission has announced the schedule for 28 wards. Find key dates and details here.
Telangana Assembly passes bill removing two-child norm for panchayat polls, aiming to address declining fertility rate of 1.7. Minister warns of political domination by north.
Telangana Assembly passes bill removing two-child norm for local body elections, adopts resolution supporting MGNREGS. Read the full story on the legislative changes.
Telangana assembly passes bill removing the two-child norm for contesting local body polls. Minister cites state's low fertility rate, now at 1.7, as key reason. Read the full story.
Telangana Assembly abolishes the two-child norm for contesting in local body elections, marking a major policy shift. Read the full details and implications here.
Telangana govt levies road safety tax on new vehicles; funds to boost safety measures. Assembly also approves two private universities. Read key details.
Maharashtra State Election Commission plans elections for 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis in early February. Key details on schedule, political significance, and security measures.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar confirms all pending local body elections, including Zilla and Taluk Panchayats, will be conducted in 2026. Get the latest updates on the election schedule and political preparations.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announces Zilla and Taluk Panchayat elections within three months. Get the latest updates on the 2026 local body polls and political implications.
Telangana unveils ambitious Tourism Policy 2025-2030, securing over ₹22,324 crore in investments to generate 90,000 jobs. Key initiatives include international festivals and 27 special tourism zones.
Goa's panchayat directorate disqualifies Arpora-Nagoa sarpanch for 5 years, dismisses secretary over lapses leading to 25 deaths in Birch by Romeo Lane fire. Read the full order details.
Rajasthan State Election Commission announces key dates for Panchayati Raj electoral rolls. Draft list on Jan 29, final publication Feb 25. Get the latest guidelines for enumerator appointments.
Telangana DGP reports 509 Maoist surrenders in 2025, with a significant drop in overall crime. Cybercrime losses fell 21%, while road safety remains a concern. Read the full report.
The monkey menace, a key issue in recent panchayat polls, was raised in the Telangana Assembly. MLA Jatoth Ramachandru Naik highlighted crop damage, urging govt action like castration centres. Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar acknowledged the statewide problem
Ponda deputy collector Kaushik D Amonkar directs Kavlem panchayat to use its powers against illegal scrapyards following repeated fire incidents. Compliance report due by Jan 14.
In a dramatic turn, Congress members in Kerala's Mattathur panchayat resigned and allied with BJP to elect a rebel as president, prompting CM Vijayan to warn of a 'dangerous drift'. Full details inside.
Congress expels 8 members after BJP backing helps independent win Mattathur panchayat presidency, ending LDF's 23-year rule. Political slugfest erupts over opportunistic alliances.
In a dramatic twist, an invalid vote by a CPM member handed UDF the presidency in Munderi panchayat, home turf of CPM leader K K Ragesh. Get the full details on the cliffhanger local body elections.
UDF secures control in three Kerala panchayats after unexpected vote shifts and lucky draws in Vadakara, Muppainad, and Moodadi. Read the full story of the political twists.