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Hyderabad: The state election commission (SEC) issued a notification on Thursday to conduct phase-1 of the Mandal Praja Parishads (MPTCs) and Zilla Praja Parishad (ZPTC) elections across the state. As per the notification, nomination process will go on from October 9-11 while nominations will be scrutinized on October 12 and last day of withdrawal is October 15. Elections will be held in two phases - the first phase beginning on October 9 and second phase on October 13. Polling will be held on October 23 and 27 from 7 am to 5 pm. Votes will be counted on November 11. Phase 1 covers 292 ZPTC and 2,964 MPTC seats. The notification said that polls will be held all seats except 14 MPTCs in Mulugu district, according to court orders. The SEC released the local body election schedule on September 29 and said that the elections will be held in a total of five phases. MPTC and ZPTC will be held in the first two phases, while Gram Panchayat elections will be held in the remaining three phases.
Hyderabad, Sep 15 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy today structured the officials to delegate powers to the Sarpanches for the maintenance and installation of streetlights in all Gram Panchayats in the state. The CM ordered the Panchayt Raj officials to conduct a survey of the available LED lights, requirement of the lights and status of the supervision of the streetlights following the reports of the neglect of switching off the lights in the daytime in many villages. At a high level review of the maintenance of the streetlights with Panchayat Raj and Municipal Administration ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Beginning from Monday, September 29, the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) comes into force with immediate effect in Telangana, following the announcement of five-phased local body elections, the State Election Commission said in a statement. The MCC will be in force till the completion of the elections. The elections, including Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituencies (ZPTCs), Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituencies (MPTCs) and Gram Panchayats will go to polls in October-November. Over 1.67 crore voters will be able to cast their votes in these elections. State Election Commission ...Read More >
Sitapur (UP): A mosque allegedly constructed on government land 12 years ago was demolished by the administration here early Monday after a prior notice went unheeded, officials said. Additional District Magistrate Nitish Kumar, along with other senior officials, reached the site in the Leharpur area of the district around 3 am. The demolition exercise was carried out amid tight security, they said. According to the administration, the structure in Naigaon Behati village had been built illegally on land designated as a pond. The action followed an order by a tehsil court after a complaint wa ...Read More >
Ongole: In a matter of pride for Prakasam district, Gundamala Gram Panchayat of Kothapatanam mandal has been selected for the prestigious Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Panchayat Satatva Vikas Puraskar, a national-level award conferred by the Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj for outstanding local governance. The panchayat, home to approximately 2092 residents across 824 households, is a coastal fishing community surrounded by mangrove forests. It has been recognised under the 'Self-Sufficient Infrastructure Panchayat' theme for delivering comprehensive, service-oriented infrastructure to its residents. ...Read More >
The State government has issued orders confirming the number of Mandal Parishad Presidents (MPPs), Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituencies (ZPTCs), and Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituencies (MPTCs). As per official figures, there will be a total of 566 MPP and ZPTC seats, and 5,773 MPTC seats in the upcoming polls. The number of Gram Panchayats has been confirmed as 12,778, while the total number of wards stands at approximately 1.12 lakh. Local body elections were previously held only o ...Read More >
Revenue and Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy said the State government would spend ₹251 crore on the development of the Medaram Sammakka Saralamma tribal shrine, with over one crore devotees expected to visit the temple during the upcoming biennial jatara. The grand event, known as Asia's largest tribal fair, will be held from January 28 to 31, 2026, in Medaram village, SS Tadvai mandal, Mulugu district. Mr. Reddy, who is the erstwhile combined Warangal district incharge, along with ...Read More >
ADILABAD: Kerameri police raided an agricultural field on the outskirts of Kota, one of the disputed villages in Parandholi gram panchayat, Kerameri mandal, Komaram Bheem Asifabad district, and seized 28 ganja plants worth ₹2.80 lakh on Friday. The police found that farmer Shivaji Gaikwad, 50, had been cultivating ganja plants in his field. According to Kerameri SI Madhukar, a police team acting on specific information raided the field and discovered that the ganja plants were grown as an intercrop in a cotton field. SP Katilal Patil and ASP Chittaranjan have been making sustained efforts to ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jun 7 (PTI) A 26-year-old man allegedly beheaded his wife following a heated argument on the outskirts of Bengaluru after he suspected her of having an extra-marital affair, police said on Saturday. After killing Manasa, Shankar travelled with her severed head on his scooter to the nearest police station and confessed to the crime, they said. The man was later arrested, police said, adding that the incident occurred at Heelalige village, near Chandapura, Anekal taluk late on Friday. According to the police, the couple were married for over five years and have a four-year-old daug ...Read More >
Telangana State Election Commissioner (SEC) Rani Kumudini on Monday officially announced the schedule for the second ordinary elections to rural local bodies. The elections will cover Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituencies (MPTCs), Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituencies (ZPTCs), and Gram Panchayats (GPs) across the state. The elections will be conducted in multiple phases. MPTC and ZPTC elections are scheduled for October 23 and October 27, 2025, while Gram Panchayat elections will take place in three phases on October 31, November 4, and November 8, 2025. Votes will be counted on the ...Read More >
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has asserted that the Telangana Government is firm on ensuring that the schemes launched by the Government do not remain as mere entries on paper, but "bring about a tangible and distinct transformation in the lives of the people". The Government had accordingly launched the 99-day Prajapati Palana - Pragati Pranalika from March 6 to reach out to people, said Mr. Reddy, noting that it was launched with the coordination of all Government departments extended from t ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A day after the Cabinet approved 42 per cent reservations for Backward Classes (BCs) in local bodies, the panchayat raj department initiated the process to amend the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018 on Friday, to pave the way for an ordinance to implement the enhanced quota. The state government plans to issue the prdinance within a week and conduct zilla parishad and mandal parishad elections in August, followed by gram panchayat and municipal elections in September. The Telangana High Court has set a deadline of September 30 for the government to conduct the local body elections ...Read More >
Bareilly (UP), Jul 17 (PTI) A teacher from Bahedi district, who went viral recently after reciting a poem mentioning Kanwar Yatra, approached the police on Thursday stating a threat to his life from anti-social elements. A case has been registered at Bahedi police station based on a complaint from Dr Rajneesh Kumar Gangwar, a teacher at MGM Inter College in the district. According to Circle Officer Arun Kumar Singh, Gangwar's complaint says that ever since his recitation of the poem 'Tum Kanwad Lene Mat Jana, Gyaan Ka Deepak Jalaana' (You don't go get Kavad, light the lamp of knowledge inste ...Read More >
Mr. Revanth Reddy for a comprehensive survey on LED lights requirement across the State Directing officials to take steps for effective supervision of street lighting in rural areas, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy instructed them to entrust the setting up and maintenance of LED street lights to sarpanches. The gram panchayats should install street lights wherever necessary, and they should be given the responsibility of their maintenance. Panchayat Raj department officials should survey the ex ...Read More >
Chief minister Chandrababu Naidu congratulated the Panchayat Raj and rural development department, attributing the success to sustained governance reforms and administrative focus over the past 21 months. Vijayawada:Andhra Pradesh has clinched five prestigious National Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Awards for 2025, reaffirming its growing stature in grassroots governance and rural transformation. The awards, announced by the Union ministry of Panchayati Raj, recognise excellence across ma ...Read More >
NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule is consulting experts on Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) following Maharashtra's assembly poll results. The opposition questions EVM credibility after the Mahayuti coalition's significant win. Sule advocates for ballot papers, citing other countries' adoption, and will announce a final decision soon.NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule on Saturday said the opinion of experts is being sought over the "EVM issue" in the wake of the Maharashtra assembly polls' mandate as she b ...Read More >
Hyderabad, April 2 (RAHNUMA): Marking the rollout of the State's ambitious "Praja Palana - Pragathi Pranalika" (99-Day Action Plan), Telangana Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao participated in a Gram Sabha at Tummaluru village in Maheshwaram mandal of Rangareddy district, interacting directly with the residents and officials. The programme, attended by District Collector Narayana Reddy and other senior officials, is part of a statewide initiative to strengthen grassroots governance through direct public engagement. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Secretary said the initiative aligns wit ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In a significant archaeological discovery, large ancient human burial sites resting in the Godavari River basin have been discovered in Telangana's Mulugu district. On information, a technical team consisting of the Department of Heritage and Telangana government visited the burial structures in Motlagudem village, approximately 120 kilometre from Warangal City. Locally, they are referred "rakasi bandalu" (giant stones) and "rakasi guhalu" (giant caves). Officials said the findings ...Read More >
Shivamogga: Even as chief minister Siddaramaiah called the act of mixing toxic substances in the govt primary school's water tank last week an act of terror, the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (KSCPCR) has initiated a suo motu complaint regarding the pesticide contamination at the Hoovinakone school.The panel has requested a report from Shivamogga's deputy director of the public education department.The KSCPCR has sought a report. KSCPCR member Shashidhar Kosambe stated, "It is unforgivable that miscreants mixed pesticide in the school water tank. A major tragedy tha ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Heavy rain lashed several districts across the state, causing streams and lakes to overflow and damaging roads, thereby disrupting traffic movement.The Edupayala Vanadurga Temple in Medak district was closed once again by the temple authorities on Saturday after floodwaters entered the temple premises. In Jayashankar Bhupalpally district, around 100 sheep were killed after being struck by lightning on Sept 11 near Peddapapet village in Mahadevpur mandal. The incident occurred when the shepherds, returning from grazing in a nearby forest, were struck by lightning near the Godavari ri ...Read More >
The notification issued by the Telangana State Election Commission has exempted 14 Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituencies, 27 gram panchayats, and 246 wards due to stay orders issued by the high court. The Telangana State Election Commission (SEC) Monday formally released the Election Notification and schedule for the Second Ordinary Elections to Rural Local Bodies. The polls will be held in three phases - on October 31, November 4, and November 8. While polling will be held between 7 am to ...Read More >
Gen Z voters are set to make an impact in the election in Bihar's Nawada district ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Bihar's Nawada district is a key battleground region where all alliances aim to win at any cost * There are 3.64 lakh Gen Z voters aged 18 to 30 in Nawada out of a total 17.16 lakh voters * The SIR exercise final list shows 30,491 new voters on Nawada's electoral roll Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Patna: A total of 95, ...Read More >
KALABURAGI / YADGIR : Three persons were feared dead due to alleged consumption of contaminated water at Tippanatagi village of Shorapur taluk in two days. The deceased have been identified as Ramanna Pujari (54), Dechamma (60) and Venkamma (62). There were six cases of diarrhoea and vomiting in the village over the last few days. The health department and gram panchayat got water samples from the village tested, and the test confirmed that water was potable, said Shorapur Taluk Health Officer Dr Raja Venkatappa Naik. The death of three, meanwhile, was assumed to be because of water contami ...Read More >
Gandhinagar: The state govt on Monday approved the merger of 127 Narmada settlements into gram panchayats. With this decision, the settlements -- spread across 26 talukas in eight districts -- will be integrated with adjacent villages. The govt stated that the merger process will take approximately two months.The regulations for merging and transferring these settlements -- currently under the Sardar Sarovar Punarvasvat Agency (SSPA) -- to their respective villages have been finalised. The department of panchayat, rural housing, and rural development has issued a formal notification in this re ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Sep 1 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy got peeved with his officials today for their neglect in utilising the amounts for the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF) as per rules during the recent heavy rains and floods in the state. Revanth Reddy, who reviewed the damages caused due to heavy rains in the state recently with the concerned officials here, ordered them to expeditiously repair the damaged roads, buildings, breached ponds and water bodies and reconstruct the submerged electric substation. The CM also enquired about the lack of assistance from the Centre despit ...Read More >
The government is fully committed to removing all doubts, said Pushkar Singh Dhami (File) Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday met the youths protesting at the Parade Ground here against the alleged paper leak in a graduate level examination last week and assured them that the state will recommend a CBI probe. He said an SIT under the supervision of a retired High Court judge has already started its investigation into the allegations related to the exam conducted ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The department of heritage said it had identified several prehistoric burial sites in Motlagudem of Mulugu district, highlighting the presence of early human settlements in the Godavari river basin. The burial structures, located about 120 km from Warangal, are locally known as Rakasi Bandalu and Rakasi Guhalu. These ancient sites are believed to date back to the Stone Age and provide insights into the lifestyle, customs and social structures of early humans. Acting on information from locals, a technical team Prof. Arjun Rao, along with Dr P. Nagaraju and A. Raju visited the site ...Read More >
Kolkata, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) After Berhampore in West Bengal's Murshidabad district, another Trinamool Congress leader, on Saturday, was arrested in Canning town of South 24 Parganas district on the orders of the Election Commission of India (ECI) for issuing a threat to voters ahead of the upcoming state Assembly polls. According to an ECI official, Hafizul Mollah, a Trinamool Congress leader and Head of Deuli-1 Gram Panchayat in South 24 Parganas district, has threatened voters in the district. It is alleged that Mollah, during a Trinamool Congress meeting in Jibantala, said: "After t ...Read More >
Rajkot: A talati-cum-mantri serving in the Lakhtar village panchayat in Surendranagar, Dharmesh Pedhadiya, and his alleged middleman, Raju Vasoya, were arrested for allegedly taking a Rs 3,000 bribe after a trap was laid by the anti-corruption bureau (ACB) on Monday. K H Gohil, in-charge deputy superintendent of police with the Rajkot unit of the ACB, said that the complainant in this case owns two plots at Vadod village in Wadhwan taluka. He approached the talati to get some documents pertaining to his plots. Pedhadiya allegedly told him that the documents could only be got if he paid Rs 3,00 ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Four people died in Himachal Pradesh as rain continues to wreak havoc in the state, while five were swept away in Rajasthan's Kota at a barrage after a heavy downpour caused the authorities to release water from a reservoir. In Himachal, more than 200 roads are out of bounds for vehicular traffic, a majority of them in Mandi, while a flash flood warning has been issued for 12 districts in Jharkhand. An individual each drowned in Kullu and Kangra districts, one died after being bitten by a snake in Bilaspur, while one was killed after falling from a height, the State Emergency Oper ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) seized a bribe amount of Rs 2,40,765 lakh in cash from government officials on Friday, July 18 and arrested one individual as it attempts to tighten its grip on bribery by public servants. A deputy tahsildar from Mulugu mandal of Siddipet district was arrested by the Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for demanding Rs 2 lakh to perform official work. According to the ACB, accused officer Yelagandula Bhavani demanded a bribe from the complainant for processing an application to issue a Pattadar Passbook in the name of the complainant's ...Read More >