The Central Government has disbursed over ₹127 crore to Tamil Nadu's rural local bodies under the 15th Finance Commission grants. This funding aims to boost essential services and infrastructure development in villages. Read more about the allocation and
Karnataka govt issues guidelines for ward reservations in Bengaluru's 5 new city corporations, using 2011 Census data. 50% cap on total reservations, with 1/3rd for backward classes and women's quota across categories. Read details.
Panchkula's Municipal Corporation fails to complete its own office building as its term ends. Project stalled since 2020, causing public inconvenience. Read about the delays and official statements.
Kunwar Khanoura, a final-year LLB student, wins Tohra zone election in Patiala. Balancing studies & campaigning, his victory highlights youth's role in Punjab's local governance. Read his journey.
The decomposed bodies of an elderly couple, Kanhaiyalal and Smriti Paranwal, were discovered in their Indore residence. Police suspect they died 20-30 days ago. Read the full investigation details.
Bodies of an unidentified man and woman recovered from Narmada main canal near Viramgam. Police investigate possible connection and cause of death. Read for latest updates.
Punjab govt reports 12 urban bodies struggling with solid waste processing. Chief Secretary seeks 3 months to bridge the gap. NGT monitors compliance with 2016 rules.
Jharkhand High Court directs the state government to clear encroachments from water bodies in Ranchi, expressing dissatisfaction with current progress. Read the full story.
A six-storey building in Jaipur's Malviya Nagar was demolished by JDA for lacking its permission. Owners claim JMC sanctioned the plan for Rs 1.25 lakh, highlighting a major coordination failure between civic bodies.
Kerala gears up for the 2025 local body polls as the State Election Commissioner confirms all preparations are complete. Key details on dates, security, and voter lists inside.
A UK coroner warns of lethal chemical exposure to mortuary workers from bodies of AI171 crash victims repatriated from India. Ministers urged to act within 56 days.
Families of victims from Jharkhand gather at Goa morgue, refuse to accept bodies, demand nightclub owner arrange transport home. Details on the tragic fire accident.
Experts warn that isolated forest conservation efforts in Karnataka are failing. Success requires active involvement of local communities. Read the full analysis.
The Kerala State Election Commission extends the SIR schedule by one week for the 2025 local body elections. Learn about the new deadlines and the Commission's rationale.
Singer Lizzo hits back at online trolls over a viral 'fat joke' in 2025, urging an end to body policing. She stresses her body is for her, not for public approval.
Kacharakanahalli lake in North Bengaluru, dead for nearly 30 years due to encroachment, has been revived. Read about the two-year restoration effort and remaining challenges.
In Kerala's local body elections, political parties field over 200 ration dealers as candidates, banking on their unique hyper-local voter trust and monthly interactions for electoral success. Discover the strategy.
An internal audit of Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation reveals a staggering loss of crores in potential advertisement revenue due to poor management. Find out the key findings and what it means for the city.
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.
Colonel Ajay Kothiyal reveals 147 bodies remain trapped under debris in Dharali, Uttarakhand, four months after the disaster. Search operations face immense challenges.
Bodies of a man, woman, and child found in Tirupati's Daminedu. Police suspect suicide pact, probe all angles. Read the full investigation details here.
Pune district's local body elections witness a slow start with 8.37% voter turnout in initial hours. Key contest between Mahayuti and MVA alliances. Follow live updates.
Former corporator N R Ramesh warns Bengaluru's GBA and new civic bodies risk bankruptcy, citing a revenue gap. Property tax collection stands at only Rs 4,500 crore. Read the full analysis.
Wanadongri Municipal Council faces a triangular contest between NCP (SP), Shiv Sena (UBT), and BJP. Residents decry broken roads, waterlogging, and poor waste management despite urban growth. 255 personnel to oversee polls.
Maharashtra gears up for crucial local body elections on December 2. Key battles, alliance strains, and legal tussles set the stage for a high-stakes political contest.
P Bhuvaneshwaran, a painter with hearing disability, joins Trichy corporation council under new Tamil Nadu rule ensuring PwD representation in urban local bodies. Read this inspiring story!
Karnataka High Court rejects state government's petition challenging land tribunal order regarding Pattandur Agrahara water bodies. Key details and implications explained.
Karnataka High Court rejects state government's petition challenging land tribunal order regarding Pattandur Agrahara water bodies. Key details and implications explained.
Rajasthan employee unions oppose state govt's order requiring institutions to fund pensions independently. Massive protest planned in Jaipur on December 14. Read full details.
Himachal Pradesh Assembly's Winter Session sees BJP moving adjournment motion, accusing Congress government of delaying panchayat and urban local body elections. Read full details.