Chennai's Cooum River Suffers Daily Waste Dumping
Adayalampattu panchayat dumps 10 tonnes daily into Cooum River, causing flooding risks and environmental damage. GCC struggles with cleanup as merger proposal delays continue.
Adayalampattu panchayat dumps 10 tonnes daily into Cooum River, causing flooding risks and environmental damage. GCC struggles with cleanup as merger proposal delays continue.
Maharashtra State Election Commission plans phased elections for zilla parishads and panchayat samitis. 17 ZPs and 83 panchayat samitis exceed 50% reservation limit. Supreme Court hearing scheduled for January 21.
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.
Journey into Edamalakkudy, Kerala's first tribal panchayat, where the Muthuvan community balances modernity with nature amidst human-animal conflicts and fragile infrastructure. Discover their resilience.
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 election commission mandates 24-hour inquiry for unanimous panchayat wins to prevent corruption, auctioning and coercion. Ensure free and fair local elections.
Shocking revelations as sarpanch positions in Telangana villages are being auctioned for ₹20 lakh to ₹1 crore ahead of panchayat elections. Exclusive investigation into grassroots democracy corruption.
Vadakkekara police arrest Manoj for allegedly stabbing former CPM member Fazal Rahman at Chendamangalam panchayat office. Attack stemmed from personal enmity, not election rivalry. Read full details.
US student loan borrowers face new tax rules as federal forgiveness policies shift. Learn how to prepare for potential IRS bills and protect your refunds with expert guidance.
Garhwa DC Dinesh Kumar Yadav recommends suspension of panchayat mukhiya and staff for fraudulent withdrawal of Abua Awas Yojna funds. Read about the investigation and punitive actions taken.
Taxpayers under new regime lose Section 80C deductions for PPF, NSC, SCSS & KVP. Compare interest rates, tax benefits with FDs for informed investment decisions.
Indurani plots to seize Ganga Mai's dhaba & home via Panchayat. With Rs 10 lakh debt & Durgavati's influence, her daughters' future hangs in balance. Will justice prevail?
Himachal Pradesh panchayat elections face controversy over reservation rules. Learn how the state government's decision has sparked political tension and legal challenges.
Chandigarh announces December 14 for zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections after multiple delays. Counting on December 17. Model code of conduct in effect. Read full details.
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.
Candidates in Nagpur's civic polls face a dual battle: against rivals and a Supreme Court case on reservation cap breaches. Their victory on Dec 2 hinges on a January court ruling.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy begins 6-day district tour from Dec 1 to strengthen Congress cadre for panchayat elections. Tour covers 6 districts with public meetings and development initiatives.
Jharkhand High Court exempts rural areas under Panchayati Raj from RRDA, JRDA jurisdiction. Landmark verdict protects gram panchayat building permissions. Read full analysis.
A Haryana couple allegedly strangled the man's mother and her lover after catching them together. They then drove the bodies directly to Sirsa police station. Read the shocking details.
Uttarakhand High Court directs five allegedly abducted zila panchayat members to appear personally. Court seeks progress report on kidnapping investigation ahead of December 3 hearing.
Anitha Babu among 547 Haritha Karma Sena members contesting Kerala local polls. Grassroots workers fill political void as parties seek women candidates with public presence. Read their inspiring journey.
Supreme Court allows Maharashtra local body elections but puts 17 Zilla Parishads and 88 panchayat samitis on hold due to reservation limit breach. SEC to announce schedule by mid-December.
Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court disposed of 11 petitions challenging municipal election process. Justice Khubalkar heard matters on reservations & nominations.
Explore how COVID-19 transformed Indian entertainment landscape as OTT shows like Panchayat and Pataal Lok dominated while theaters closed. Discover the films and series that defined 2020.
Income Tax Department launches second NUDGE campaign targeting 25,000 high-risk cases with overseas assets. Taxpayers advised to disclose foreign income by Dec 31 to avoid heavy penalties under Black Money Act.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu justifies delaying panchayat polls to prioritize monsoon relief efforts. State focuses on rebuilding infrastructure after devastating rains.
Himachal Pradesh government reveals Rs 100 crore budget and 55,000 staff needed for panchayat polls as Disaster Management Act delays elections. CM Sukhu clarifies no postponement.
Income Tax Department launches second NUDGE campaign targeting 25,000 high-risk cases with overseas assets. Taxpayers must disclose foreign assets by Dec 31 to avoid heavy penalties under Black Money Act.
CBDT Chairman confirms IT refund delays for claims above ₹50,000 due to wrongful deduction analysis. Learn how to track refund status and claim 6% interest.
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.