Himachal Village Toru Rejects Costly Traditions
Toru village in Himachal's Sirmaur district unanimously adopts resolution banning extravagant weddings, liquor, and reforming rituals to ease economic burden on families.
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Telangana Villages Kill 500 Stray Dogs in a Week
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.
Goa Rights Panel Slams Panchayat Eviction Notice
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 Zilla, Taluk Panchayat Polls Delimitation Soon
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.
Chandigarh: 500 Acres Panchayat Land Transfer to MC
Chandigarh administration recommends transferring ownership of 500 acres of panchayat land to the Municipal Corporation, formalizing control for urban development projects. Read more.
BJP Supports Mandya Villagers Protesting Merger into Municipality
BJP leaders join Gejjalagere villagers in Mandya to oppose the proposed merger into Maddur city municipality, citing loss of rural identity and unfair tax burdens. Read the full story.
Inside Sainji: Uttarakhand's Golden Corn Village
Discover Sainji, a Himalayan village in Tehri Garhwal where corn drying is an ancient art. Explore its sustainable farming, strong community, and why it's an offbeat travel gem. Plan your visit.
Telangana Seeks ₹3,000 Cr Pending Grants from Centre
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.
Mana Village: Now India's First, Not Last
Discover why Mana, a Himalayan village in Uttarakhand, has been symbolically rebranded from 'India's Last Village' to 'India's First Village'. Explore its culture, treks, and sacred sites.
How 20,000 UP Village Heads Made 12,500 Villages TB-Free
Uttar Pradesh's TB Mukt Panchayat campaign, driven by 20,000 village heads, has freed 12,500 villages from tuberculosis. Discover how community action defeated stigma and disease.
Gumla DC's Historic Visit to Remote Asur-Korwa Village
Gumla DC Prerna Dixit visited the remote Karamdon-Asurtoli village, addressing long-pending road connectivity and welfare schemes for PVTG communities. A DPR for a bridge and an Aadhaar camp were ordered. Read more.
Congress Seeks Panchayat Samiti Re-delimitation in Ajmer
Ajmer's District Rural Congress petitions for re-delimitation of panchayat samitis, alleging BJP pressure and violation of Election Commission rules. Details inside.
SC Upholds Rajasthan Panchayat Delimitation, Dismisses Plea
Supreme Court dismisses SLP against Rajasthan panchayat delimitation, upholding HC order. Elections to proceed and be completed by April 15. Key details inside.
Rajasthan 'treasure pot' hoax busted, two conmen arrested
A mysterious pot dug up in a Rajasthan village, sparking a treasure frenzy, turned out to be a hoax. Police arrested two locals for cheating. Details inside.
Sarpanch's Son Says Warnings Ignored Before Killing
The son of slain sarpanch Jarmal Singh alleges police ignored repeated warnings about threats to his father's life. Family demands justice and action against the accused.
Amritsar Gram Panchayat Polls on Jan 18 for Vacant Posts
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.
Odisha's Babojola Village Bans Littering, Holds Cleanliness Fest
Discover Babojola, a model village in Mayurbhanj where cleanliness is a way of life, enforced by CCTV and celebrated with a unique festival on Feb 15-16. Read its inspiring story.
Man killed, kin injured in Etah panchayat violence
A 25-year-old man was stabbed to death in Etah's Manpur village after a panchayat called to resolve a love marriage dispute turned violent. Read the full story.
Renovated 80-Year-Old Building Becomes Davanagere's Model Library
An 80-year-old British-era building in Neralage, Davanagere, is now a modern library with 3600 books, computers, and a TV room, fostering a strong reading culture. Discover this rural transformation!
Uttarakhand's Abandoned Village Martoli: A Lost Himalayan Life
Explore the haunting story of Martoli, a once-thriving trade village in Uttarakhand's Johar Valley, abandoned after the 1962 war. Discover its history and fragile future. Read more.
Maharashtra ZP, Panchayat Samiti Polls Likely in Feb
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.
Ajmer villagers protest panchayat, school relocation
Residents of Chundari and Pachhipala in Ajmer staged separate protests against shifting key facilities, warning of larger agitation over safety and accessibility concerns. Read more.
Karnataka Local Body Polls to Be Held This Year: Shivakumar
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.
Maharashtra's VBG Ram G Act Gives Villagers Development Power
Maharashtra's new VBG Ram G Act empowers villagers to decide local development works. Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis announces the landmark legislation for grassroots governance.
Karnataka Local Body Polls Scheduled for 2026
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.
YouTuber Gets Death Threats After Minnesota Fraud Expose
YouTuber Nick Shirley receives death threats after exposing a massive childcare fraud in Minnesota, leading to federal funding freeze. Read the full story.
Goa sarpanch disqualified, secretary sacked over fatal fire
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 Panchayat Poll Draft Roll Jan 29, Final Feb 25
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.
Ponda Deputy Collector Orders Crackdown on Illegal Scrapyards
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.
UP Village Rushes for Rabies Shots After Buffalo Milk Scare
Panic grips Pipraul village in UP's Badaun after a buffalo, bitten by a stray dog, dies. Over 200 villagers who consumed its milk in raita rush for anti-rabies vaccines. Health officials urge calm.
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