Two decades on, Goa's zilla panchayats remain powerless in governance but politically charged. Experts blame deliberate centralization and party-based elections for undermining local self-governance. Explore the paradox.
Kerala's Human Rights Commission recommends extending the Vayomitram scheme for seniors to all local bodies and lowering the age limit. Read about the financial hurdles and proposed solutions.
Vijayakumaran Nair, 59, a UDF candidate who attempted suicide after losing local body polls in Aruvikkara, has died. The incident highlights mental health pressures in politics.
The Nilgiris district has restructured its local governance, increasing grama panchayats from 35 to 96. This move, based on a 2019 proposal, aims to improve administrative access in hilly terrain. Read the full details.
Congress MP Benny Behanan accuses Twenty20 of lapsing Rs 35 crore in development funds across three panchayats, crippling crucial projects. Read the full investigation.
BJP's Telangana unit prepares for local body elections without alliances, focusing on Backward Classes and rural development. Party aims to capitalize on Lok Sabha momentum.
Expert committee reveals Telangana's gram panchayats generate only Rs 159 per capita revenue. Structural issues and tax collection reluctance threaten rural development. Read full analysis.
Union Ministry merges eGramSwaraj and AuditOnline platforms to boost transparency in 2.5 lakh Panchayats. Learn how this digital initiative transforms rural governance.
Karnataka High Court issues notice to state government over delayed ULB reservations affecting 187 local bodies. Stay updated on this crucial development.
Ludhiana District Bar Association raises serious concerns about new village courts, citing infrastructure issues and due process violations in rural justice delivery.
Massive response to Karnataka's Grama Bangaloriga initiative as 2+ lakh Bengaluru households register native details. Survey aims to strengthen rural-urban connections and improve governance.
In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Haryana government has assigned additional charges to three senior IAS officers, including key postings in Urban Local Bodies and Development & Panchayats departments.