Punjab Issues Notification for Panchayat Samiti Reservation
The Punjab government has issued a notification for reservation in Panchayat Samitis, detailing seat allocations for SC, BC, and women candidates ahead of upcoming elections.
Category : State Politics
Gujarat Assembly Session: Budget, Deputy Speaker Vote, Bill Changes
The Gujarat Assembly's budget session starts Monday with Governor's address. Finance Minister Kanu Desai presents the 2026-27 budget Tuesday. Key agenda includes deputy speaker election and amendments to the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crim
Tasmac Bottle Buyback: Contractors to Handle Collections
Tamil Nadu's Tasmac directs contractors to manage empty bottle collections, addressing worker protests and court orders. Scheme now covers all districts with dedicated staff.
Ekamra Project in Bhubaneswar Set for 2027 Completion
Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan announces the Ekamra Kshetra project will finish by March 2027, with a new agency and revised plan to redevelop Bindu Sagar and add heritage features.
Himachal Ministers Slam BJP MP Over Revenue Deficit Grant Claims
Rural Development Minister Anirudh Singh and Cabinet colleague Yadavinder Goma challenge BJP MP Anurag Thakur's statements on discontinuing revenue deficit grants, calling them baseless and politically motivated.
Himachal Budget Session Starts with Revenue Grant Row
The Himachal Pradesh legislative assembly's budget session commences with Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla's address, focusing on the halted revenue deficit grant and other key state issues.
Puducherry Seat-Sharing: AINRC-BJP Deal Finalized, AIADMK Squeezed
The seat-sharing arrangement between AINRC and BJP for the upcoming Puducherry assembly elections is almost finalized, with AINRC retaining 16 seats and BJP contesting 10. AIADMK's share is likely reduced to accommodate new ally Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi
Stalin: DMK Govt Retrieves 8,106 Acres of Temple Land Worth ₹8,400 Crore
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin announced the retrieval of 8,106 acres of temple land worth ₹8,400 crore from encroachers and renovation of 12,000 temples at ₹8,100 crore, while upholding Vallalar's humanitarian principles.
Fire at Scrap Vehicle Godown in Killi, Kerala, No Casualties
A significant fire erupted at a scrap vehicle storage facility in Killi near Kattakada, Thiruvananthapuram, on Sunday evening. No injuries were reported, but narrow access roads hindered firefighting efforts, raising safety concerns among locals.
Suspicious Car Spotted Near Atam Nagar MLA's House
A suspicious vehicle was reported near the residence of Atam Nagar MLA in Ludhiana, prompting heightened security measures and police investigation.
Canal Leak Halts Ludhiana Traffic, Project Worries Mount
A new leak in Ludhiana's canal project has caused significant traffic disruptions, highlighting ongoing infrastructure issues and public inconvenience in the city.
Kerala Farmer's Suicide Highlights Agricultural Crisis
Alias Ambatt, a 58-year-old award-winning vegetable farmer in Kannur, died after consuming poison. Relatives cite Rs 40 lakh debt, delayed subsidies, and crop price crashes as factors in his tragic death.
CPM MLA Denies Fund Misuse Allegations in Martyr's Fund Row
Payyannur MLA T I Madhusoodhanan has strongly refuted allegations of financial irregularities in the Dhanraj martyr fund, asserting communists would never misuse such funds. The response comes after expelled CPM leader V Kunhikrishnan's accusations.
AP's ₹8,365 Crore Rural Job Scheme Allocation Raises Concerns
Andhra Pradesh's budget allocates ₹8,365 crore for the VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme, but experts question whether this includes the Centre's share, potentially leading to unrealistic total spending projections.
Goa to Withdraw Employment Exchange Amendment Bill
The Goa government will withdraw the Employment Exchanges (Compulsory Notification of Vacancies) Amendment Bill, 2025, in the upcoming budget session. The bill, passed last year, imposed fines on private companies for not advertising vacancies.
Begusarai: Youth Dies in Crash Days Before Wedding
A 21-year-old man, Amrit Kumar, lost his life in a fatal motorcycle-SUV collision in Begusarai, just four days before his scheduled wedding. The incident occurred late Saturday night, leaving the community in shock.
Ranchi Colony Struggles with Waterlogging, Waste, and Safety Issues
Residents of New Nagar Colony in Ranchi's Ward No. 6 confront severe waterlogging, poor waste management, safety concerns from anti-social elements, and a hazardous low-lying transformer near a temple.
Boy Drowns at Srisailam During Mahasivaratri Festivities
A family's Mahasivaratri pilgrimage to Srisailam ended in tragedy when their 12-year-old son drowned in a water tank. The incident occurred in Nandyal district, with the body shifted to Kurnool for final rites.
BJP Disciplines Rebel Mayoral Candidates in Dhanbad Elections
The BJP's state disciplinary committee has issued show cause notices to 18 mayoral aspirants contesting against party-backed nominees in Dhanbad municipal elections, warning of strict action for defiance.
Haryana CM Nayab Saini Inaugurates Rs 47.36 Crore Projects in Nuh Rally
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini addressed a rally in Nuh, inaugurating 16 development projects worth Rs 47.36 crore. He praised the region's historical contributions and highlighted BJP's development initiatives, contrasting them with previous Congress
Shivratri Sees Political Outreach in Ranchi, Dhanbad Before Polls
Ahead of February 23 civic body elections, Shivratri celebrations in Ranchi and Dhanbad witnessed political candidates visiting temples, joining processions, and engaging with devotees to seek blessings and public support simultaneously.
Udhayanidhi Stalin Mocks NDA as 'Alliance with Punctured Tyres'
Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin criticized the NDA alliance, calling it a vehicle with 'punctured tyres' and a 'non-functioning engine' during a DMK youth wing event in Thanjavur.
Shivratri Lamp Fire in Kolkata Tower, No Major Injuries
A fire ignited by an oil lamp on Shivratri caused panic at Diamond City South in Tollygunge, Kolkata. Residents evacuated as firefighters controlled the blaze within 90 minutes, with no serious injuries reported.
Congress Expands Bihar Base with Gaya, Mithila Social Workers Joining
In a significant political development in Bihar, numerous social workers and their supporters from Gaya and Mithila regions joined the Congress party on Sunday. The event was attended by senior party leaders including state chief Rajesh Ram and AICC secre
Amritsar Shopkeepers Fear Wall Collapse at Nehru Complex
Shopkeepers at Nehru Shopping Complex in Amritsar express grave concerns over a deteriorating wall, fearing a potential collapse that could endanger lives and businesses. They demand urgent repairs from authorities.
Patna Marine Drive Vendors Struggle with Relocation Plan
Street vendors along Patna's J P Ganga Path face financial hardship after being displaced six months ago. Civic authorities propose a new vending zone near Digha Golambar, but vendors criticize the location's poor conditions and lack of immediate solution
Kharge: BJP Weaker Than JD(S) Without RSS, Dares Registration
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge asserts BJP is weaker than JD(S) without RSS backing, challenging them to register. He criticizes RSS for not hoisting the tricolor for 52 years, emphasizing the need to fight communalism for a prosperous India.
Nitish Kumar Inspects Patna Drainage Projects for Waterlogging Relief
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inspected the Rajiv Nagar and Anandpuri drainage projects in Patna, directing officials to expedite work to resolve waterlogging and improve transportation.
Mizoram Border Shut After Body Found Near Myanmar
Civil society groups in Mizoram's Lawngtlai and Siaha districts have closed the border with Myanmar after a 37-year-old man from Lawngtlai town was found dead near the Chhimtuipui river. The groups had earlier warned of shutting trade entry points followi
AIADMK Leader Arrested for Defaming CM Stalin on Social Media
An AIADMK IT wing office-bearer was arrested in Karur for circulating defamatory content against Chief Minister M K Stalin and MLA V Senthilbalaji on social media, leading to a 15-day judicial remand.
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