local government

Bhubaneswar, February 24 The Odisha government stated on Tuesday that the next three-tier panchayat elections in the state will be held as scheduled in February 2027.This was stated by Minister of Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water, Rabi Narayan Naik, in response to a question by BJD member...

Patna, February 24 The Bihar Assembly passed four bills on Tuesday, including one that seeks to replace a law from the British era.State Parliamentary Affairs Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary moved the 'Bihar Civil Court Bill, 2026', which aims to replace the existing 'Bengal, Agra, and Assam...

Amravati, February 24 The Congress has strongly objected to former BJP MP Kirit Somaiya chairing a meeting at the Amravati Municipal Corporation last week regarding alleged irregularities related to birth and death certificates, and has sought clarification from the civic chief.Somaiya said on...

In Jammu and Kashmir, the Panchayati Raj system will come to an end today, as the last remaining tier – the District Development Councils – complete their term. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the District Development Councils will conclude their five-year tenure, marking the end...

Dhaka, February 23 – A Bangladeshi police officer ordered a tea stall owner to stop playing carrom and watching television during Ramadan in Kushtia Sadar upazila, despite the absence of any directive from senior authorities, according to local media reports.The incident took place in the...

DODA, FEBRUARY 23: After serving for two and a half years, Deputy Commissioner Doda Harvinder Singh formally handed over his responsibilities to Kirshan Lal.Harvinder Singh's tenure was marked by significant developmental initiatives, infrastructure monitoring, and improved public service...

KATHUA, FEBRUARY 22: The Kathua District Administration, in collaboration with the Social Welfare Department, launched the Open District Cricket Tournament as part of the "Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan" (Drug-Free India Campaign) to promote sports and raise awareness about drug abuse among young...

Mumbai, February 23 Climate action starts at the grassroots level, and when the panchayat takes responsibility and people participate, change becomes real, said a village council leader from Bhandara in Maharashtra.The three-day 'Mumbai Climate Week', which concluded on February 19, saw the...

New Delhi, February 23 – Voting for the 2026 municipal elections in Jharkhand began on Monday, with voters arriving early in the morning to cast their ballots.Union Minister of State Sanjay Seth also exercised his franchise, casting his vote for the local elections along with his family...

Ranchi, February 22 All preparations have been made to conduct elections to Jharkhand's 48 urban local bodies (ULBs), including Ranchi, on Monday, an official of the State Election Commission (SEC) said.Voting will begin at 7 am amid tight security and will continue till 5 pm, he said.Over...

Ranchi, February 21 The campaigning for the elections to Jharkhand's 48 urban local bodies (ULBs), including Ranchi, concluded on Saturday evening, an official of the State Election Commission said.The elections will be held on February 23, and the votes will be counted on February 27, he...

Jammu, February 21 Former bureaucrat Shantmanu was sworn in as the State Election Commissioner of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday.Lt Gov Manoj Sinha administered the oath of office to the retired IAS officer at a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan here.The oath-taking ceremony was attended by Chief...

REASI, FEBRUARY 18: Deputy Commissioner Nidhi Malik chaired a District-Level Committee meeting to review Change of Land Use (CLU) cases.Out of the 13 cases discussed, one was approved, two were kept pending for further clarification from the Divisional Officer of the Jammu and Kashmir...

Jammu, February 17 – Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (L-G), Manoj Sinha, appointed former senior IAS officer, Shantmanu, as the State Election Commissioner for the Union Territory, officials said on Tuesday.An order issued from Lok Bhawan stated, "In exercise of the powers conferred by...

Jammu, February 17 The administration of Jammu and Kashmir appointed former IAS officer Shantmanu as the new State Election Commissioner (SEC) of the Union Territory on Tuesday.Shantmanu replaces B R Sharma, who completed his tenure after serving in the post since July 20, 2023.According to...

Hyderabad, February 17 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday directed officials to ensure cleanliness in the three municipal corporations of Hyderabad, Malkajgiri, and Cyberabad.Reddy, who held a meeting with officials on urban development, said he would soon undertake field...

BHADERWAH, February 15: A fire incident at the residence of Ravi Kumar in Sarol Bagh, Bhaderwah, caused significant damage to the house and household belongings, leaving the family distressed.DDC Chairman Dhananter Singh Kotwal, Vice Chairperson Sangeeta Bhagat, and Deputy Commissioner...

POONCH, February 15: Mahashivratri was celebrated with great devotion and spiritual fervor across the Poonch district, with thousands of devotees flocking to the revered Shiv Khori Temple to offer prayers.Deputy Commissioner Ashok Kumar Sharma paid his respects at the shrine and prayed for...

Thiruvananthapuram, February 15 Senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar expressed confidence on Sunday that Pinarayi Vijayan will continue as the chief minister of Kerala.His remarks come as the Congress seeks to regain power in the state, with assembly elections scheduled in the coming...

Salem, Feb 13 – In a massive rally here on Friday, TVK chief Vijay asserted that his offer to share power with allies has turned into a "political bomb" in Tamil Nadu, as it has become a demand in all alliances and has "rocked" DMK President and Chief Minister MK Stalin, who has refused to share...