Ludhiana MC to bring 100 villages within city limits
Ludhiana's Municipal Corporation approved a major expansion to include 100 villages, renamed landmarks, and addressed civic staffing in its first meeting in 7 months. Read the full details.
Ludhiana's Municipal Corporation approved a major expansion to include 100 villages, renamed landmarks, and addressed civic staffing in its first meeting in 7 months. Read the full details.
Uttar Pradesh's Yogi Adityanath government provides basic facilities in 12,492 Scheduled Caste villages under PM Adarsh Gram Yojana, targeting holistic development by 2025-26. Read more.
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India is set to become the first nation in the Indian Ocean region with over 100 villages certified as 'Tsunami Ready' by UNESCO-IOC. This community-driven initiative boosts coastal resilience against tsunamis and cyclones.
Residents of Gujarat's Kutch district install thousands of CCTV cameras with public donations, creating a community-led security shield along the India-Pakistan border. Discover how this grassroots initiative works.
Tribal groups in Gujarat's Valsad demand Christmas celebrations be limited to registered Christians, citing cultural preservation. Officials clarify no legal basis for such restrictions. Read more.
The Supreme Court has overturned a Rajasthan High Court order, ruling that the state cannot name revenue villages after individuals, as it violates its own 2009 policy aimed at maintaining communal harmony. Read the full legal analysis.
Greater Noida villagers challenge GNIDA's claim of 100% sewer connections, highlighting choked drains and sewage backflow. Read the full ground report on the infrastructure dispute.
In Kashmir's most remote villages, traditional midwives remain crucial for childbirth despite modern hospitals. Discover their enduring role in the Valley's changing landscape.
Former Barmer MP Colonel Manvendra Singh Jasol leads a development-focused 'Sarhad Samriddhi Yatra' along the India-Pak border in Rajasthan, gathering public suggestions for basic facilities.
Religious leaders in Mangaluru resolve to end open dumping via awareness. They plan campaigns from institutions, SWM at religious centres, and a strict plastic ban. Read more.
Discover five remote global villages offering pristine night skies for stargazing. Escape light pollution and witness celestial wonders in these hidden gems. Plan your astro-tourism trip now!
Sadashiva Swami of Haveri Hukkerimath led a successful month-long 'Addiction-Free Villages Initiative'. Over 75 villages pledged to quit alcohol, cigarettes & gutka. Read the inspiring story.
Peripheral towns and villages near Lucknow will be included in the 2027 Census as part of the urban agglomeration, reflecting the city's growth. A similar approach will be adopted across Uttar Pradesh.
Discover the enchanting Indian villages where winter paints a breathtaking white landscape. Plan your next snowy escape to these hidden Himalayan gems!
Fans and villages in Ludhiana district pay tribute to Dharmendra on his first birth anniversary since his death. Plans for a memorial library and special prayers mark the occasion. Read more.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath pledges to protect Ambedkar statues with walls & umbrellas, ensure road connectivity for all SC/ST villages, and links welfare schemes to his legacy. Read more.
Guntur Municipal Corporation fast-tracks merger of 11 villages before Dec 31 census deadline. The move aims to resolve infrastructure and governance issues in the urbanising outskirts. Read the full story.
Congress MLA alleges many new habitations in Madhya Pradesh are missing from revenue records, depriving SC communities of electricity, housing, and other government scheme benefits. Details inside.
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.
Veteran actor Dharmendra, who passed away at 89, maintained deep connections with his ancestral villages in Ludhiana. Explore his emotional journey from Punjab's fields to Bollywood stardom.
Two dozen villages in Chakrata region impose Rs 1 lakh fine for wedding extravagance. Traditional Garhwali cuisine replaces fast food to preserve culture and reduce financial burden.
Samrala launches three new health clinics in rural areas, providing accessible healthcare services to underserved communities. Learn about this healthcare initiative.
Residents from 14 Chandigarh villages urge UT administration to implement land pooling policy for planned development. Farmers seek clarity on compensation and development plans.
Wadala Bhoma Veeram villages unite as single cluster in Amritsar, showcasing community-driven development. Discover how this model benefits residents.
In a historic healthcare initiative, medical teams successfully reached seven of the most remote villages in Maoist-affected Bijapur district, Bastar, providing essential healthcare services to isolated communities for the first time.
Fear, grief and anger grip Pune's rural communities as leopard attacks create a climate of terror. Exclusive ground report reveals the human cost of human-animal conflict.
A Kerala-based church faces backlash in Chhattisgarh tribal villages for installing boundary markers labeled 'Christian area', raising concerns about religious segregation and social harmony.
Residents of Podampeta village in Odisha share their heartbreaking stories as rising sea levels and coastal erosion threaten their very existence, highlighting India's climate crisis.
A suspected hazardous gas leak has triggered mass panic in Punjab's Nangal border villages, with dozens hospitalized and emergency response teams deployed to contain the situation.