NCP Alliance Talks for Pune Civic Polls Hit Dead End
Crucial seat-sharing negotiations between NCP (SP) and NCP for the Pune Municipal Corporation elections have failed. Polling for 29 Maharashtra civic bodies is set for January 15.
Crucial seat-sharing negotiations between NCP (SP) and NCP for the Pune Municipal Corporation elections have failed. Polling for 29 Maharashtra civic bodies is set for January 15.
JD(S) patriarch H D Deve Gowda states alliance with BJP is 'difficult' for urban local body polls but will continue for Assembly & Lok Sabha. Read the latest Karnataka political news.
Nominations for Nashik Municipal Corporation elections surge, with 24 candidates filing papers. Key dates: Scrutiny on Dec 31, withdrawal by Jan 2. Get the latest updates on the civic polls.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation election process begins after 3-year administrator rule. 1,992 nomination forms collected on first day. Read about the political buzz and key zones.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation and fire services launch special surveillance drives at hotels, bars, and restaurants during Christmas and New Year to ensure fire safety compliance. Mayor Firhad Hakim warns of strict action for violations.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis hails BJP's performance in local body polls, attributing success to collective effort and a development-focused campaign. Key wins noted in Nagpur, Mumbai.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation releases prabhag-wise polling booth list for 2025 civic elections. 24.83 lakh voters to cast votes at 3,004 booths. Key battlegrounds identified. Read more.
The deferred second phase of municipal elections across Vidarbha concluded largely peacefully. Voter turnout varied across districts, with minor glitches and one clash reported. Results today will shape local political fortunes.
Keoratala crematorium in Kolkata becomes a terror zone after dark as drunk goons harass mourners for money and attack staff. Locals demand urgent police action.
A joint inspection drive in Kolkata reveals major fire safety lapses in rooftop restaurants. Owners must upgrade or face closure. Read the full report and safety norms here.
Aam Aadmi Party dominates Amritsar's rural body elections, securing a massive mandate. Read the full analysis of the results and their political implications.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation asks police to monitor dry leaf burning worsening city's air quality. Mayor details smog-fighting measures but admits resource shortage. Read more.
A 2016 controversy resurfaces as BJP councillor accuses Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim of calling Garden Reach 'mini Pakistan'. Hakim vehemently denies, challenges for proof. Read the full story.
Kolkata's New Market traders appeal to CM Mamata Banerjee to tackle worsening hawker encroachment, citing failed KMC-police drives and lost parking space. Read the full story.
Political parties in Nashik are in a frenzy as the NMC elections approach. Voting is on Jan 15 for 122 seats across 31 wards. BJP and NCP lead candidate interviews. Get the latest updates.
After tree-cutting allegations, Kolkata's McPherson Square is set for a green revival with over 50 new trees. The Dhunseri Foundation promises the 'greenest park' by mid-January. Details inside.
Calcutta High Court refuses to ban circus at Park Circus Maidan over pollution concerns but imposes strict environmental safeguards. KMC must ensure no damage and keep walking areas open.
Major political parties in Nashik have begun interviewing over 2000 prospective candidates for the Jan 15 civic polls. BJP leads with 950 applications. Get the latest updates on candidate selection.
As Maharashtra gears up for crucial municipal corporation elections in January 2025, we analyze if the BJP can hold its 2017 dominance amidst fractured alliances and party splits. Read the full analysis.
Karnataka Medical College-Research Institute in Hubballi launches a digital prescription system, starting with psychiatry. This paperless move aims to improve clarity, reduce errors, and speed up pharmacy visits for patients. Discover how this innovation
Kolkata Municipal Corporation launches a pioneering tree ambulance service. Dial 18001236219 for free diagnosis, treatment, and emergency care for the city's green heritage. A step towards reducing tree mortality.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation launches special drive to expedite 500+ daily birth & death certificate applications. New help desks and chatbot aim to aid citizens in SIR exercise. Read details.
A 5-year-old in Mangaluru can now eat, speak & smile after a complex multi-stage jaw reconstruction at KMC Hospital for TMJ ankylosis. Read his inspiring journey.
Political parties in Jalandhar district are in a last-minute rush to finalize candidates for the upcoming panchayat samiti and zila parishad elections, with nominations closing on May 7. Key details inside.
Hundreds queued at KMC for certificates ahead of SIR hearing. Officials increase daily quota, add counters to manage the rush. Read the full story.
Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court restrains SEC from announcing municipal council results on Dec 3. Court says early counting could influence second-phase voting on Dec 20. Get the full story.
A look back at the last Maharashtra municipal council and nagar panchayat elections in Jalgaon, Ahmednagar, Dhule, and Nandurbar. Key insights for the upcoming 2025 polls. Get the full analysis here.
Vidarbha gears up for crucial nagar panchayat and parishad elections on Tuesday, Dec 2. Over 1.5 lakh voters across Amravati, Chandrapur, Yavatmal, and Akola will decide fiercely contested polls. Results to be declared a day later.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation increases daily chatbot applications for birth & death certificates from 150 to 240 and adds 8 counters to handle SIR-related rush. Mayor Hakim orders faster processing.
Kolkata faces water supply issues as civic authorities repair breached 1200mm pipeline under Ballygunge Circular Road. Traffic disruptions and infrastructure damage reported. Read full details.