Punjab's 14 IAS officers retire in 2026, deepening crisis
Punjab government grapples with a severe administrative crunch as 14 senior IAS officers retire in 2026, with many already without postings. Read about the impact on state governance.
Punjab government grapples with a severe administrative crunch as 14 senior IAS officers retire in 2026, with many already without postings. Read about the impact on state governance.
Bihar's Mines and Geology Department serves notices to officers in 14 districts for lagging revenue collection. Director seeks explanations as state aims for Rs 3,850 crore annual target. Details inside.
UP government hikes development fee in Ghaziabad by over 66% to Rs 4,170/sqm, the steepest rise in the state. The move will increase costs for developers and homebuyers, pushing up property prices.
Karnataka plans a massive Rs 3,200 crore upgrade for 800 public schools. 500 schools funded by ADB, 300 by state boards. New DPRs & transparent tenders to drive infrastructure development.
Ajmer's District Rural Congress petitions for re-delimitation of panchayat samitis, alleging BJP pressure and violation of Election Commission rules. Details inside.
Supreme Court dismisses SLP against Rajasthan panchayat delimitation, upholding HC order. Elections to proceed and be completed by April 15. Key details inside.
Elections for vacant Gram Panchayat posts in Amritsar district will be held on January 18. The State Election Commission has announced the schedule for 28 wards. Find key dates and details here.
A significant IAS and IPS reshuffle within the AGMUT cadre sees key officers transferred between Goa, Arunachal Pradesh, and other regions. Get the full list of postings and the context behind the moves.
In a significant bureaucratic reshuffle, the Delhi government has transferred over 20 senior IAS and IPS officers, including key department heads. This move impacts crucial services like health and transport.
The Home Ministry has ordered a major bureaucratic reshuffle, transferring 49 senior officers including 31 IAS and 18 IPS officials. Get the full list and details here.
The All Maharashtra Education Service Gazetted Officers Association announces a strike from January 19, protesting the arrest of Yavatmal officer Ravindra Katolkar in the alleged Shalarth ID scam, citing an 'atmosphere of fear'.
Maharashtra State Election Commission plans elections for 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis in early February. Key details on schedule, political significance, and security measures.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar confirms all pending local body elections, including Zilla and Taluk Panchayats, will be conducted in 2026. Get the latest updates on the election schedule and political preparations.
Karnataka Congress Chief Whip Saleem Ahmed reveals leadership urged to shift ministers to party work and include 50% new faces in the state cabinet. Latest political developments.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announces Zilla and Taluk Panchayat elections within three months. Get the latest updates on the 2026 local body polls and political implications.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara openly discusses his political ambitions, hoping for a promotion by 2026. He also addresses the Congress party's internal dynamics and future strategy.
Gujarat government promotes six 1996-batch IAS officers to Additional Chief Secretary and elevates 14 IPS officers. Three become DGPs. Key postings in Finance, Health, and Education.
The Haryana government has transferred 8 senior police officers, including 2 IPS and 6 HPS cadre officials. Get the full list of new appointments and postings here.
Over 6,000 gram panchayats in Karnataka face a severe financial crunch after being denied over Rs 2,100 crore in devolved funds for the current fiscal year. Learn about the impact on local governance.
Karnataka government announces a major IPS reshuffle, promoting & transferring 68 officers. Bengaluru gets five new DCPs. Get the full list of postings and promotions here.
Karnataka government exempts 30x40 sqft residential buildings in rural gram panchayat areas from mandatory occupancy certificates. Move aims to ease administrative burden and speed up service connections.
Goa's panchayat directorate disqualifies Arpora-Nagoa sarpanch for 5 years, dismisses secretary over lapses leading to 25 deaths in Birch by Romeo Lane fire. Read the full order details.
Rajasthan government promotes 124 senior bureaucrats, including 61 IAS officers to key posts. Four IAS officers elevated to Additional Chief Secretary rank. Get the full list of promotions and postings here.
Rajasthan State Election Commission announces key dates for Panchayati Raj electoral rolls. Draft list on Jan 29, final publication Feb 25. Get the latest guidelines for enumerator appointments.
Hazaribag DC Shashi Prakash Singh orders officials to complete rainwater harvesting in 400 centres & toilet construction in 180 anganwadis within 15 days. Strict action warned for negligence.
Karnataka BJP chief B Y Vijayendra accuses Congress government of creating 'Udta Karnataka', alleging CM Siddaramaiah bowed to Kerala CM pressure. Read the full political row details.
Ponda deputy collector Kaushik D Amonkar directs Kavlem panchayat to use its powers against illegal scrapyards following repeated fire incidents. Compliance report due by Jan 14.
In a dramatic turn, Congress members in Kerala's Mattathur panchayat resigned and allied with BJP to elect a rebel as president, prompting CM Vijayan to warn of a 'dangerous drift'. Full details inside.
Congress expels 8 members after BJP backing helps independent win Mattathur panchayat presidency, ending LDF's 23-year rule. Political slugfest erupts over opportunistic alliances.
In a dramatic twist, an invalid vote by a CPM member handed UDF the presidency in Munderi panchayat, home turf of CPM leader K K Ragesh. Get the full details on the cliffhanger local body elections.