HP High Court Directs Local Body Elections by April 30
Himachal Pradesh High Court mandates panchayat and urban local body elections before April 30, rejecting govt's disaster-related deferral plea. Key dates and details inside.
Himachal Pradesh High Court mandates panchayat and urban local body elections before April 30, rejecting govt's disaster-related deferral plea. Key dates and details inside.
Himachal Pradesh LoP Jai Ram Thakur welcomes HC order for local body elections, slams Congress govt for delay. A victory for democratic rights, he says.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann reshuffles cabinet for 9th time, hands crucial Local Bodies portfolio to Sanjeev Arora ahead of Feb municipal polls. Arora now holds 4 key departments.
Himachal Pradesh High Court mandates state government to conduct Panchayati Raj institution elections by April 30, 2025. Read the full directive and its implications for rural governance.
Ahead of civic body elections, Punjab's AAP government gives Local Govt portfolio to Sanjeev Arora, consolidating key departments under one minister. Read the strategic move details.
Local Bodies Department directs Ludhiana MC to enforce road quality norms, mandatory lab tests & on-site supervision to ensure smooth travel and prevent fund wastage.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann gives crucial local govt portfolio to Sanjeev Arora ahead of civic body elections. Arora now holds industries, power & local govt. Details inside.
In a significant Punjab cabinet reshuffle, Power Minister Sanjeev Arora has been given the Local Government department. The move aims to streamline governance ahead of key civic challenges.
HD Kumaraswamy states the JD(S)-BJP alliance for Karnataka's local bodies elections is pending a final decision. Leaders from both parties will resolve issues. Read the latest updates.
Bihar government transfers canal and embankment works from Rural Development to Water Resources Department under revised VB-G-RAM-G scheme. Key officials set Jan 20 deadline for project lists.
BJP members staged a protest at Dhanbad Municipal Corporation, demanding immediate urban local body elections using EVMs and on a party basis. Opposition leaders accuse the state govt of undermining democracy.
A 19-year-old man was arrested by Wadala GRP for impersonating a government railway officer using a fake ID card created online. Read the full details of the incident on a CSMT local train.
Gunmen kill at least 30, abduct several in Niger state village raid. Police confirm attack, residents dispute security response. Read the latest on this developing tragedy.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann distributed appointment letters to 606 new education staff, including special educators. The AAP government claims over 61,000 merit-based jobs in four years. Read more.
The Pakistan cabinet's ordinance amending LG laws is set to delay Islamabad's local body elections again, sparking political debate. Read the latest updates.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis claims BJP's seat tally in recent local polls is double that of all other parties combined, attributing success to a development-focused campaign. Read more.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini orders a high-level probe into alleged irregularities in worker registration and work slip verification. A 3-member committee will submit its report within one month.
Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announces all pending local body elections in Karnataka, including for the Greater Bengaluru Authority, will be held in 2024. The move comes amid criticism and court cases over delays.
The Delhi government has filed a police complaint against a misinformation campaign falsely claiming teachers were tasked with counting stray dogs. Learn the facts and the official response.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi calls for a public rebuttal from the Modi government regarding China's mediation claims. He also announces his Maharashtra local body polls campaign starting Jan 3 from Mumbai's Govandi.
Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar announces all local body polls will be held together in 2026. The decision aims to streamline governance and ensure uniform development across the state.
A major scam involving forged work slips has been uncovered in Haryana's Labour Department, implicating officials and causing significant financial loss. Read the full investigation details.
Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma orders dismissal of 2 medical officials, pension cuts for 4 retired doctors in departmental inquiries. Read about the state's crackdown on administrative integrity.
Kamptee Cantonment Board elections are overdue since 2021, leaving 6,300 residents without elected representation. Learn about the delay, its impact, and the excision plan.
Kerala's Seventh State Finance Commission submits its initial report to Governor Rajendra Arlekar, focusing on fund devolution to local bodies for 2026-27. Key recommendations await central commission's report.
BJP's recent wins in Bajpe and Kinnigoli town panchayats near Mangaluru signal voter frustration with Congress's governance, guarantee scheme failures, and local issues. Read the full analysis.
Elon Musk intensifies criticism of government-funded NGOs, alleging tens of billions lost in fraudulent schemes. Federal audits, however, dispute his scale of claims. Read the full analysis.
The Central Government has disbursed over Rs 723 crore to rural local bodies in Rajasthan and Jharkhand under the 15th Finance Commission. This crucial funding aims to boost grassroots development and essential services.
Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Minister Asim Arun mandates officials to regularly meet public representatives, share contact details, and act on their suggestions to improve governance.
Chamarajanagar district launches online e-Khata service for all ULBs. Property owners can now apply and receive digital land records from home. Details inside.