Mohali Municipal Corporation launches a strict drive against property tax defaulters. Major commercial & industrial units face sealing & auction if dues not cleared in 3-day grace period. Pay now to avoid action.
Nagpur & Amravati crack down on election duty defaulters. Four headmasters face police complaints under new law, while 514 civic staff get show-cause notices. Read the full story.
Three Nagpur traffic cops turned heroes, rushing injured bikers to hospital in their own vehicle after a fatal New Year crash on Nagpur-Amravati Road. One life saved in critical golden hour.
Disgruntled BJP workers in Amravati met Prahar Janshakti Party chief Bachchu Kadu, alleging injustice in ticket distribution. Kadu warns of consequences for sidelining loyalists. Read more.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections heat up as 1,286 candidates remain after withdrawals. BJP and Congress scramble to manage rebellions that could decide key prabhag contests. Get the full analysis.
Mohali Municipal Corporation cracks down on major property tax defaulters, including GMADA with Rs 10 crore dues. Sealing and auction drive initiated. Pay now to avoid action.
A pastor from Kerala and seven others arrested in Maharashtra's Amravati for alleged forcible conversions. Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan calls it 'deeply disturbing'. Read the full details.
Odisha government officially upgrades Puri to a municipal corporation, fulfilling a long-standing demand. Four other towns declared NACs. Read about the expected infrastructure boost.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation issues a 3-day ultimatum to 26 agencies to remove 800 illegal hoardings after empanelment lapses. Failure to comply will lead to BMC action and cost recovery.
Ahead of Nashik Municipal Corporation elections on Jan 15, BJP drops 34 former corporators, fields 22 defectors from rival parties. Party focuses on 'winnability' to target 100+ seats.
BJP candidates elected uncontested in Kalyan-Dombivli, Navi Mumbai & Dhule municipal corporations. State party chief hails it as a 'supreme civic honour'. Read more.
Maharashtra police arrested a Kerala pastor and seven others in Amravati for allegedly hurting religious sentiments by offering money for conversion. Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan condemns the arrests.
BJP secures early victories in Kalyan-Dombivli civic polls as two women candidates elected unopposed. State leaders hail the success ahead of crucial municipal elections across Maharashtra.
Former minister Jagdish Gupta resigns from Shiv Sena's Shinde faction, citing disillusionment with internal functioning and VIP culture. He vows to support independent candidates.
Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) announce a joint front for Amravati Municipal Corporation elections, excluding NCP (Sharad Pawar). Get the latest seat-sharing details and political analysis here.
BJP seals a tactical seat-sharing deal with Shiv Sena (Shinde) for Nagpur civic polls, but alliance crumbles in Amravati. Details on the political maneuvering inside.
Violence and protests erupted across Vidarbha as Shiv Sena and BJP cadres revolted after being denied tickets for the civic polls. Clashes reported in Amravati, Akola, and Chandrapur.
In a bold move, BJP drops majority of its sitting corporators for Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls, prioritizing performance and new faces. Will this gamble pay off on January 15?
Shimla's civic body faced a turbulent 2024 marked by development promises, public protests over water and parking, and political challenges. Explore the key events that defined the year.
Bombay High Court criticizes Thane, Navi Mumbai, Kalyan Dombivli, Bhiwandi-Nizampur corporations for failing to enforce laws against illegal constructions, warning thousands could have been prevented.
Seat-sharing talks between BJP and Shiv Sena (Shinde) for Amravati polls stall as a leader walks out. Nomination filing sees rush. Get the latest updates on the political drama.
In a major political shift, Amravati women's president of Ajit Pawar's NCP, Suchita Anil Vanve, joined MLA Ravi Rana's Yuva Swabhiman Party with her supporters, reshaping the local landscape. Read more.
Uncertainty shrouds the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance for Amravati Municipal Corporation elections as seat-sharing talks fail. Polling is on January 15. Read the latest updates.
A 17-year-old boy was brutally stoned to death at Badnera railway station in Amravati. Police swiftly arrested two adults and detained two minors. This marks the sixth murder in the area in six months.
With the nomination deadline approaching, Pune's political aspirants remain in limbo as major parties delay candidate lists. Read about the last-minute scramble and the election schedule.
CM Devendra Fadnavis received the Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Memorial Award, pledging to advance his agricultural mission. He praised Deshmukh's societal reforms and educational vision.
With only 48 hours left, Nagpur's civic election scene remains subdued as political parties tightly control nominations. Over 6,400 forms procured but only 21 filed, revealing intense behind-the-scenes bargaining. Read the full analysis.
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.
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.
A large-scale kitchen to serve 50,000 daily mid-day meals was launched in Amravati. This initiative aims to fight hunger, improve school attendance & educational outcomes for children.