Goa University postponed its student council elections to December 23 after the district collector invoked the election code of conduct for Zilla Panchayat polls. The last-minute change sparked protests on campus.
Sharada Zilla Parishad School in Chilakaluripeta receives a modern computer lab and classic storybooks, fulfilling Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan's pledge made during a Mega PTM. Read about this educational boost.
The Central government has withheld Rs 1,279 crore in grants from Karnataka for failing to hold Zilla and Taluk Panchayat elections since 2020-21. Discover the financial and democratic implications.
Amritsar's Khassa and Verpal villages hold fresh elections today after previous polls were cancelled due to major errors in the voter lists. Get the latest updates.
Goa government reserves Zilla Panchayat chairperson posts for women in North & South Goa, declares paid holiday for elections. 226 candidates contesting across 50 seats. Read the full story.
BJP expels 10 members in Goa for anti-party activities, with nine contesting as rebels in ZP elections. Party forms alliance with MGP, aims for 34 seats. Read the full details.
A high-stakes multi-cornered contest unfolds for the Arambol zilla panchayat seat reserved for women in Mapusa. Key candidates include BJP-backed Manisha Korkankar and independents Radhika Palyekar & Shrutika Shetye. Read the full analysis.
RG MLA Viresh Borkar accuses BJP of using govt machinery to delay vehicle permissions for Zilla Panchayat campaigning in Tiswadi, violating the 24-hour model code. Read the full story.
A CPM leader in Kerala's Malappuram courted controversy with sexist comments in his victory speech, later apologizing after public backlash. Read the full story.
A government teacher in Maharashtra's Washim district caused chaos by allegedly teaching while drunk, abusing students, and dancing. Villagers demand strict action against the educator.
Maharashtra's State Election Commission is pushing to amend ZP election rules to remove court appeals that delay polls. This aims to prevent disruptions like those seen in recent municipal elections.
Bombay HC's Kolhapur bench mandates regular compliance reports from KMC & ZP on road construction. First report due Dec 11. Details on quality, timeline, and public disturbance.
Arunachal Pradesh Minister Ojing Tasing faces controversy for allegedly linking govt schemes to BJP's panchayat poll wins. Congress seeks resignation, SEC seeks report. Details inside.
The stage is set for a fierce battle in Goa's Zilla Panchayat elections, seen as a semifinal before the 2027 Assembly polls. With the opposition alliance fractured, the BJP-led front appears united. Key dates: nominations by Dec 9, voting on Dec 20. Read
State Election Commission defers civic polls after symbol allotment violations. Experts warn Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections face similar disruption unless rules are amended.
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.
Supreme Court dismisses petition challenging delimitation for Maharashtra's local bodies, refuses to delay elections. Bench warns against pleas stalling polls.
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.
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.
Bidar Zilla Panchayat launches Akka Café, empowering self-help group women. The initiative aims to foster economic independence and expand across Karnataka. Read more.
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.
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.
FIR registered against former sarpanch Naheeda and three others in Nuh for allegedly misappropriating Rs 2.3 crore in panchayat funds. Police probe underway. Read the full details.
A dispute over sewage tanker entry at Baga's STP led to a blockade by the Arpora-Nagoa sarpanch. Read about the confrontation and resolution.