A political dispute erupts in Kochi Corporation over a sharp hike in biomedical waste collection fees from households. Opposition alleges private agency now charges Rs 45/kg, up from subsidized Rs 12/kg. Read the full story.
Congress, SAD, BJP councillors in Ludhiana protest alleged political transfers of sanitation staff, give 72-hour ultimatum to MC Commissioner. Read about the unified defiance.
With the final mayoral election of the 2022-2026 term approaching, the BJP is pulling out all stops to win mayor, senior deputy mayor, and deputy mayor posts in Chandigarh. A victory is seen as crucial for setting the stage for the 2027-2031 MC term. Read
Zohran Mamdani becomes first New York City mayor sworn in using the Quran, a historic moment met with condemnation from MAGA activists and right-wing commentators. Read the full story.
All 33 proposals, including the budget, passed in a turbulent Ludhiana Municipal Corporation meeting. BJP councillors staged a walkout over procedural issues. Read the full details.
A Rajasthan minister's proposal to reintroduce minimum educational qualifications for local body representatives has triggered a major debate. Could 20-30% of candidates be disqualified? Read the full story.
Two AAP councillors defect to BJP, creating a 18-18 tie in Chandigarh's Municipal Corporation ahead of January mayoral elections. AAP and Congress allege horse trading.
In a major pre-election boost, two AAP councillors, Suman Sharma and Poonam, defect to BJP in Chandigarh, altering the numbers for the upcoming Mayor election. Read the full story.
In a major political shift, two AAP councillors from Chandigarh have joined the BJP ahead of the mayoral polls. The move is expected to impact the power dynamics in the city's municipal corporation.
Ludhiana's Municipal Corporation general house meets on December 26 after a 7-month hiatus. Opposition councillors raise objections over last-minute agenda circulation and pending resolutions. Read the full story.
Newly elected councillors in Kochi corporation and municipalities were sworn in on Sunday. The election for Kochi mayor is scheduled for Friday, with several contenders in the fray. Key local bodies also prepare to select their chairpersons.
Two newly elected councillors in Kannur, one each from CPM and BJP, could not take oath as they are in jail following convictions in criminal cases. Read about the legal implications and party responses.
Kerala High Court directs Calicut University to include newly elected union councillors in its general council before proceeding with the senate election. Read the full legal directive.
Gurgaon councillors met MCG commissioner demanding urgent formation of ward committees for local governance. Delay impacts development, sparks RWA debate. Read more.
The BJP's position in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation council is precarious, dependent on two independent councillors. Will they support the party or tilt the balance?
Twelve newly elected MCD councillors were administered oath in Delhi. The AAP now holds a clear majority in crucial committees, reshaping the capital's civic governance.
Greater Chennai Corporation postpones its crucial monthly council meeting for November, merging it with December's session. Councillors express disappointment over stalled civic projects. Details inside.
In a dramatic political development, 12 councillors of the Nabha Municipal Council have submitted their resignations, creating a major crisis in the local civic body and raising questions about Punjab's urban governance.
Seven elected councillors in Bathinda locked the Municipal Corporation office entrance, protesting against alleged corruption and administrative negligence in Punjab's civic body.