As Chandigarh's mayoral election nears on Jan 29, BJP, AAP, and Congress scramble for candidates. Speculation of an AAP-Congress alliance fades after public spats. Nominations to be filed on January 22. Read the full analysis.
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.
A 56-year-old Nagpur lecturer, scheduled for chemotherapy on Jan 15, is forced into election duty. Despite appeals, her name remains on the list, risking FIR and job loss. Read her ordeal.
After panchayat elections, Telangana's political focus shifts to municipal polls. BRS and BJP intensify campaigns to counter Congress's urban push. Key battles expected in Hyderabad and Khammam.
A 56-year-old Nagpur lecturer, a cancer patient, is forced into election duty on her chemotherapy date despite appeals. Over 500 officials face notices for skipping training. Read about this bureaucratic insensitivity.
NCP releases manifesto for BMC polls 2026, pledging 500 km of new roads, AI traffic management, and e-governance. Polling on January 15 for 29 civic bodies. Get the latest updates.
A review of Nagpur Municipal Corporation election affidavits reveals incomplete, unreadable documents, raising serious questions about voter transparency. Read the full investigation.
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.
The UDF secured a clear majority in all eight standing committees of the Kochi Corporation without voting. Key chairperson candidates named. Full details on the election process and LDF's absence dispute inside.
Nashik police ramps up security with 1,800 home guards and 900 personnel for NMC elections. Key areas like Cidco and Panchavati under strict watch. Read for full bandobast details.
Aizawl's Deputy Commissioner released the final AMC electoral rolls, revealing 2.4 lakh voters with a significant female majority. Get the full ward-wise breakdown and 2021 poll history here.
Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation collected ₹510 crore in property tax last fiscal. With new assessments and revised structures, it aims for ₹600 crore this year. Read how they plan to achieve it.
New Dhanbad Municipal Commissioner Ashish Gangwar outlines a roadmap focused on timely project execution, revenue generation, and tech-driven sanitation to improve quality of life for residents.
Key political parties in Maharashtra, including BJP, Shiv Sena, Congress, and NCP, have begun early preparations for the crucial 2026 municipal corporation elections. Get the latest updates on manifestos and strategies.
Election officials for Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls face biting 8°C cold and uncertain washroom, rest facilities. Women staff raise hygiene concerns. Read more.
Namita Pritesh Pawar, BJP candidate from Nalasopara West's Ward 11, campaigns actively despite being nine months pregnant. Driven by poor civic conditions, she vows to fix basic amenities.
The Pune Municipal Corporation election on Jan 15 sees intense, multi-cornered contests as major parties ditch alliances. Key wards witness direct clashes between political heavyweights. Read more.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation launches an intensive door-to-door campaign with 60 teams to enforce waste segregation at source. Learn about the fines and the city's green initiative.
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.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation election arrangements face backlash as teachers report duplicate appointments and illogical orders. Demands for action grow. Read the full story.
Amritsar receives a major Rs 15 crore grant for crucial water supply and sewerage system upgrades. Learn how this funding will improve city infrastructure and public health.
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.
Odisha government initiates public consultation to expand Bhubaneswar and Berhampur municipal corporations. Puri officially declared a metropolitan city for planned development. Details inside.
In Nagpur's civic elections, the humble LPG cylinder has become the top free symbol, chosen by over 50 independent candidates to connect with voters, especially women, on kitchen budget issues. Read more.
Patna's municipal water supply is now confirmed safe, meeting all quality norms. Authorities are conducting rigorous inspections and upgrading infrastructure to ensure clean water. Read the full report.
BJP's Bokaro unit announces a major protest on January 7, demanding immediate municipal elections in Jharkhand and electoral reforms. Leaders Bauri and Narayan lead the charge.
Mahayuti alliance secures 64 seats uncontested in Maharashtra municipal corporation elections ahead of January 15 polling. Key wins in Kolhapur, Pune, and other regions.
Chandigarh's mayoral election is scheduled for January 29. A detailed SOP ensures transparency with show-of-hands voting, continuous videography, and strict security protocols. Read the full guidelines.
Chandigarh administration decides to retain the existing 35 municipal wards, postponing delimitation. The move awaits final approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs. Read for details.