The Goa High Court has appointed two nodal officers to analyze compliance reports from municipalities and panchayats regarding illegal structures. The state also submitted an affidavit on regularizing residential structures meeting domicile norms.
The Bombay High Court has issued notices to 52 parties, including coastal panchayats and municipal bodies, in the suo motu petition concerning the Arpora nightclub tragedy that claimed 25 lives in December 2025.
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge pledges to protect MGNREGA, criticizing the new Viksit Bharat Act for hindering panchayat functions in Karnataka.
Goa Bachao Abhiyan urges state to implement constitutional amendments, empowering local bodies to prepare development plans. Calls for public participation in the process. Learn more.
From Arjuni's equal wages to Narada's green economy, discover how women-led gram panchayats are driving a historic transformation in rural governance, health, and sustainability.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath launched the monthly newsletter 'Panchayaton Ki Pragati Gatha' to highlight development in Gram Panchayats. Read how it aims to inspire local governance.
Ecologist Madhav Gadgil's crucial argument for involving gram panchayats in conservation, highlighting their role as superior custodians against short-term economic pressures.
Patna DM Thiyagarajan S M reviewed the 4-day e-KYC & farmer ID campaign targeting 12,000 registrations. Officials in 7 blocks face salary hold over slow progress. Read the full update.
The promise of self-governance in Jharkhand's Scheduled Areas is being lost under bureaucratic control, as PESA rules fail to deliver autonomy. Read the full analysis.
Two four-wheelers belonging to the directorate of panchayats were stolen from Caranzalem in Panaji. Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation. Read for details.
Punjab's village councils pass resolutions seeking repeal of the Gramin Rajasthan Sehkari Samiti Act, 2023, aligning with farmer protests. Key demands include MSP guarantee and debt waiver.
Karnataka's gram panchayats battle a massive resource crunch due to a lack of central funds and elected local bodies, stalling grassroots governance. Read the full analysis.
Over 6,000 gram panchayats in Karnataka face a severe financial crunch after being denied over Rs 2,100 crore in devolved funds for the current fiscal year. Learn about the impact on local governance.
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The Central Government has disbursed over Rs 723 crore to rural local bodies in Rajasthan and Jharkhand under the 15th Finance Commission. This crucial funding aims to boost grassroots development and essential services.
Congress leader Sachin Pilot criticizes the new VB-G RAM G scheme, arguing it centralizes MGNREGA and weakens gram panchayats. Read his full analysis of the policy's impact.
Pune district gears up for vote counting of 14 municipal councils and 3 nagar panchayats on Sunday. 914 staff deployed with tight security. Get the latest updates here.
Two decades on, Goa's zilla panchayats remain powerless in governance but politically charged. Experts blame deliberate centralization and party-based elections for undermining local self-governance. Explore the paradox.
Kerala's Human Rights Commission recommends extending the Vayomitram scheme for seniors to all local bodies and lowering the age limit. Read about the financial hurdles and proposed solutions.
The Nilgiris district has restructured its local governance, increasing grama panchayats from 35 to 96. This move, based on a 2019 proposal, aims to improve administrative access in hilly terrain. Read the full details.
Congress MP Benny Behanan accuses Twenty20 of lapsing Rs 35 crore in development funds across three panchayats, crippling crucial projects. Read the full investigation.
BJP's Telangana unit prepares for local body elections without alliances, focusing on Backward Classes and rural development. Party aims to capitalize on Lok Sabha momentum.
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.
Union Ministry merges eGramSwaraj and AuditOnline platforms to boost transparency in 2.5 lakh Panchayats. Learn how this digital initiative transforms rural governance.
Karnataka High Court issues notice to state government over delayed ULB reservations affecting 187 local bodies. Stay updated on this crucial development.
Ludhiana District Bar Association raises serious concerns about new village courts, citing infrastructure issues and due process violations in rural justice delivery.
In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Haryana government has assigned additional charges to three senior IAS officers, including key postings in Urban Local Bodies and Development & Panchayats departments.