Fire guts GST Commissioner's office in Chennai's Anna Nagar
A major fire broke out at the GST Commissioner's office in Chennai's Anna Nagar. No casualties reported as it was a Sunday. Firefighters took 4 hours to douse the blaze. Read for details.
A major fire broke out at the GST Commissioner's office in Chennai's Anna Nagar. No casualties reported as it was a Sunday. Firefighters took 4 hours to douse the blaze. Read for details.
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule criticizes State Election Commission for 'avoidable errors' causing delays in municipal council and nagar panchayat election results. Read the full story.
Nagpur administration implements fortress-like security for 27 EVM strongrooms after High Court stays local body poll results declaration until December 21. Details on multi-layered security inside.
Sindkheda police register a bribery case after an unidentified person fled, dropping Rs 50,000 meant for distribution during Nagar Panchayat polls. Read the full details.
First phase of Maharashtra local body elections witnesses strong voter participation, with turnout estimated over 60%. Key highlights from Pune, Kolhapur, Nashik, and incidents reported.
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.
In Kozhikode's Edachery panchayat, Congress's T K Motilal contests against his CPM brother T K Subash. Their parents, Congress loyalists, named them after party icons. Read this unique political family story.
Nagpur district's municipal council elections saw high drama with cash distribution allegations in Kamptee and voter list chaos in Godhani. Read about the security measures and heartwarming voting stories.
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.
Supreme Court dismisses petition challenging delimitation for Maharashtra's local bodies, refuses to delay elections. Bench warns against pleas stalling polls.
A Ludhiana family returned home to a ransacked house in New Rajguru Nagar. Thieves stole gold, Rs 75,000 cash & watches. Police are investigating.
Taragarh Khadim Panchayat in Ajmer bans extravagant death feasts, stopping free facilities to relieve poor families from debt. A move against superstition and financial burden.
Congress releases first list of 11 candidates for Goa Zilla Panchayat polls on Dec 20. List avoids disputed seats, causing shock among regional allies GFP and RGP. Full details inside.
In a unique political twist, BJP has fielded a candidate named Sonia Gandhi in Kerala's Munnar panchayat polls, causing a stir in local Congress ranks. Discover the story behind this candidacy and its potential impact on the election results.
The State Election Commission announces the schedule for Bajpe and Kinnigoli town panchayat elections in Dakshina Kannada. Voting on Dec 21, counting on Dec 24. Get all key dates here.
Mandya Zilla Panchayat CEO Nandini KR directs officials to complete the Mother's Milk Bank and Medical Lab Unit by Jan end for an International Women's Day launch. Read about the plans.
Maharashtra State Election Commission plans a meeting on Dec 4 to discuss holding 29 municipal corporation elections before rural local body polls, following a Supreme Court directive. Read the latest updates.
A Deoria bride shocked all by refusing to stay at her in-laws' house just 20 minutes after wedding rituals. The marriage was annulled after a 5-hour panchayat meeting. Read 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.
First phase of Maharashtra Municipal Council and Nagar Panchayat elections 2025 begins. Polling for 246 councils, 42 panchayats. Results on Dec 3. Get live updates on voter turnout and key developments.
Maharashtra gears up for crucial 2025 local body polls. Get all details on voting dates, seats, and the political battle between MVA and Mahayuti.
Bidar Zilla Panchayat launches Akka Café, empowering self-help group women. The initiative aims to foster economic independence and expand across Karnataka. Read more.
Nagpur's fast-growing suburb Godhani votes in its first nagar panchayat election. A direct BJP-Congress fight with 49 candidates for 17 seats. Key issues: roads, water, sewage.
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.
With terms of 325 Panchayat Samitis ending on Dec 10, Rajasthan's Pradhans urge the state to appoint interim administrators to prevent a rural development halt. Read their demands.
Maharashtra govt scales up its Smart & Intelligent Village scheme to 75 villages in Nagpur, Amravati, Hingoli, Sindhudurg, and Pune. The project aims for tech-enabled, service-driven rural transformation.
Nildoh Nagar Panchayat gears up for its first election since civic status upgrade. A direct BJP vs Congress clash for chairperson amid key local issues. 17,953 voters to decide.
A tragic car accident in Bhopal's Kamla Nagar claimed the life of a 23-year-old man and injured his two friends in the early hours of Monday. Read the full details of the incident.
Rajasthan government signs agreements worth Rs 100 crore with CSR partners to strengthen rural infrastructure and water conservation under MJSA 2.0. Learn how this boosts village self-reliance.
Rajasthan's rural development faces crisis as Centre withholds Rs 3,000 crore due to delayed panchayat polls. Vital sanitation, water, and road projects stalled. Learn the full impact.