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An opinion piece from The Kathmandu Post discusses the political actions and style of Sher Bahadur Deuba, likening them to the 'Panchayat-isation' era in Nepal's history.

Tara Singh Koranga, a 48-year-old Kshetra panchayat member, was discovered dead on the banks of the Kheerganga river in Bageshwar, Uttarakhand.

In Bihar, a local panchayat reportedly blamed a woman for her own rape and forced her to lick spit as punishment, leading to one arrest and ongoing raids for the main accused.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has successfully retained the Bilothi seat in the Netrang Taluka panchayat elections.

Late at night, the government moved out higher education secretary Vineet Joshi to the panchayati raj ministry and replaced him with Naresh Pal Gangwar.

The Supreme Court of India has questioned the legality and implications of the two-child rule for candidates participating in panchayat elections.

The Supreme Court has questioned the continued validity of the two-child norm for contesting panchayat and other local body elections, suggesting the policy may have outlived its original purpose of population control.

Panchayat polls in Karnataka are likely to be held in October or November, with a proposal to be submitted to the Election Commission after completing delimitation and reservation matrix.

A Muslim woman panchayat member in Kasaragod, Kerala, performed the last rites for a Hindu man battling stage four cancer whose family refused to claim his body, earning widespread praise.

A Kerala Panchayat leader cycled 30 kilometers to attend an event, alleging the denial of an official car was linked to a dispute over a local tar-mixing unit.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested a former superintendent of the Haryana panchayat department in connection with a Rs 645-crore fraud case involving IDFC First Bank.

A Trinamool Congress (TMC) panchayat chief was discovered dead at his residence in Bengal, prompting an investigation into the circumstances of his death.

Three women were killed and nine others injured when a taxi fell into a gorge in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, following local panchayat voting.

The Gujarat High Court has reinstated the nomination of BJP candidate Mayuri Patel for the Anand Panchayat election.

Sirmaur district recorded the highest polling in Phase 1 of the Himachal Pradesh Gram Panchayat elections, with a 20.22% voter turnout.

The Gujarat High Court has granted permission for a detained Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) member to cast their vote in the Junagadh Panchayat election.

More than 10,800 candidates have been elected unopposed in the Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj elections, indicating a significant number of uncontested seats in the local body polls.

A new OBC commission in Uttar Pradesh is highlighted as crucial for upcoming panchayat polls and next year's general elections, indicating its significant political implications.

The article discusses the significance of women's participation in local self-governance bodies, known as panchayats, and how their experiences and contributions convey an important message for the national Parliament. It highlights the impact of grassroots female leadership.

Himachal Pradesh has notified a new law that prohibits individuals involved in drug trafficking from contesting panchayat elections. This measure aims to curb the influence of drug-related crime in local governance.

In Valsad, the BJP has relocated 13 of its winning candidates from the taluka panchayat polls, citing fears of 'poaching' by rival parties.

A new PAI 2.0 report has ranked 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats across India, showing Tripura leading while larger states are lagging in performance.

Tripura Chief Minister reviewed the BJP's setback in TTAADC polls, identified gaps, and announced plans to strengthen 'loopholes' and prepare for municipal and Nagar Panchayat elections later this year.

An actor from the popular series 'Panchayat' has shared their personal journey, detailing experiences of rejection due to dark skin and facing hardship as a junior artist in the industry.

A panchayat officer and a YouTuber were arrested in Nelamangala, India, in connection with a Rs 1.2 lakh bribery case involving khata transfer.

India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) has detained Congress candidate Sayem Choudhury and gram panchayat member Golam Rabbani for questioning. The detentions are linked to the April 1 violence in Mothabari, West Bengal, where seven judicial officers were confined for eight hours.

District administrations in Himachal Pradesh have begun issuing reservation rosters in preparation for the upcoming Panchayat elections.

Karnataka's gram panchayat polls are expected to be delayed by 5-6 months due to pending processes, following a new Bill mandating paper ballots over Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).

Panchayat Raj and Rural Development, Municipal Administration and Urban Development, Irrigation and other sectors get highest allocations

The Allahabad High Court has demanded answers from the Election Commission regarding its ability to complete the Uttar Pradesh panchayat polls by May 26.

Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana buzzes: Faisal Malik (Panchayat's Prahlad) as Kumbhakarna, shot VFX-heavy scenes with Yash. Ranbir as Ram, Sai Pallavi Sita, Yash Ravana, Sunny Deol Hanuman.

The Central government has released an additional ₹640 crore to Gram Panchayats in Telangana, with the Panchayat Raj Minister urging for the remaining arrears of the Financial Year 2025-26 to be released before the 15th Finance Commission's term ends.

Karnataka is expanding its partnership with the British Council to further strengthen the Panchayat Arivu Kendras, indicating a focus on local governance and knowledge centers.

A clerk from the Pudussery grama panchayat office was caught red-handed accepting a bribe of ₹2,500 from a complainant.

The Surat District Panchayat in India has collaborated with Toyota to launch a digital classroom initiative, aiming to enhance educational facilities through technology.

The Rajasthan government has abolished the two-child norm for individuals contesting panchayat and municipal elections, a law originally introduced in 1995 to control population.

Kolgaon gram panchayat in Nashik has resolved to fine individuals Rs 500 for using abusive language involving mothers or sisters, requiring digital evidence.

The Indian government needs to establish objective parameters for budget allocation to states and development parameters for categorizing Gram Panchayats before rolling out the Rural Jobs Act.

The initiatives focus on ensuring equitable access to basic needs such as employment and healthcare support, thereby creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for the community

The High Court has upheld the life sentences awarded to six individuals for attempting to murder a Scheduled Caste woman panchayat president.

The Indian Centre has released over ₹1,034 crore to gram panchayats as part of the 15th Finance Commission grants.

The Kannur district panchayat in India has presented its budget with a strong emphasis on education initiatives.

A village panchayat Executive Officer in Erode was arrested on charges of bribery.

State Information Commissioner B. Venkata Singh has passed the order after hearing second appeals filed by an applicant who had not received the requested information in time

The Budget also announced a ‘Clean Kumbalanghi-Green Kumbalanghi’ project in collaboration with the Kochi Corporation and Clean Kerala company

The Panchayati Raj Minister said that only India-made products would be used in all Ministry offices. If foreign-made items are found in use, the cost would be recovered from the concerned official

A former gram panchayat member and social activist Umesh Chavan says ₹1,55,68,668 have been misappropriated

Rajasthan has repealed the three-decade-old two-child norm for panchayat and local body elections, a decision criticized by the Congress party.

Farmers’ coalition to hold ‘Worker-Farmer Parliament’ in Delhi on March 9; mahapanchayats to be organised across the country from March 10 to April 13 to explain ‘dangers of India-U.S. trade deal’

Jharkhand is set to hold elections for 1,042 wards across nine municipal corporations, 20 nagar parishads, and 19 nagar panchayats, with voting scheduled for mayor, chairperson, and councillor posts.

The Indian government has announced the process for panchayat (local council) elections in Ladakh, aiming to fill what it describes as a 'democratic vacuum' in the region.

A woman in Bihar, India, was allegedly forced to lick sputum by a village council after accusing a co-villager of rape. An FIR has been lodged following the incident.

Investigators have filed a chargesheet against eight former Kanker panchayat officials in a Chhattisgarh MGNREGA graft case, alleging procurement without proper tendering and purchase procedures.

The Indian government has reshuffled several top bureaucrats across various ministries, including the education ministry. Vineet Joshi, previously the education secretary, has been moved to the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.

Bihar, facing financial constraints, has authorized local panchayats to collect holding taxes, with rates set at Rs 100 for houses and Rs 5,000 for petrol pumps.

Panchayat members in Gumla, Jharkhand, are accused of accepting Rs 20,000 to conceal the rape of a 3-year-old, with the money reportedly used for a feast after the suspect's family paid the fine; police have since arrested the teenage suspect.

An article emphasizes the crucial role of local panchayat bodies in partnering with higher authorities for effective climate change planning and implementation.

Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan has criticized the violence depicted in 'Tere Ishk Mein' as 'plain ugly' and called out TVF's 'Panchayat' for its lack of lower-caste representation, noting the absence of a single lower-caste person.

In a tragic incident in Kasganj district, a four-year-old girl was kidnapped, raped, and murdered, allegedly as an act of revenge linked to a past panchayat election conflict.

Over 12.58 crore voters are registered on the final electoral rolls for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh panchayat polls. This sets the stage for a significant local election.

Panchayat Minister Dilip Ghosh announced that the government will prioritize the rural economy, focusing on job creation and infrastructure development.

Chandan Roy, who plays Vikas in 'Panchayat', has hinted at an exciting new chapter for the upcoming Season 5, describing it as 'Bigger, better and more beautiful' with deeper character exploration.

Ritu Jaiswal, a prominent figure from the RJD, has joined the BJP, marking her journey from a panchayat mukhiya to national political limelight.

The BJP leadership has instructed its Odisha unit to become more active and expand its footprint ahead of the panchayat polls, noting that leaders were avoiding necessary travel to connect with the masses.

Arvind Kejriwal stated that the Aam Aadmi Party's victory in the Narmada panchayat elections signifies that the people of Gujarat desire change.

The Uttar Pradesh government has established a five-member Other Backward Classes (OBC) panel to address reservation issues in upcoming panchayat polls.

Film productions in India are increasingly turning to rural areas for their stories, reflecting a growing trend exemplified by the success of series like 'Panchayat,' which became the most-watched series in 2025.

A total of 128 gram panchayats were elected unopposed, with the highest number of 42 such elections occurring in Shimla.

An amount of Rs 1.88 crore has been released to village panchayats in Mohali for various development works, as announced by the Mohali MLA.

This article discusses the insights revealed by the Panchayat Advancement Index, likely delving into the performance and development of local self-governance bodies in India.

Gram Panchayat elections in Himachal Pradesh, India, are scheduled to take place in three phases, commencing on May 28.

Vinod Suryavanshi, known for his role in Panchayat Season 3, recounted his challenging journey and experiences with humiliation as a junior artist in the film industry.

Panchayat actor Vinod Suryavanshi recounted his personal experience with casteism, including an incident where he had to wash his own plates at a hotel.

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has provided significant relief to Sirmaur panchayats by quashing the eco-sensitive zone designated around Simbalbara National Park.

An article discusses the significance and impact of women in positions of power, drawing lessons from a small panchayat in Tamil Nadu, India.

The husband of a village pradhan was shot dead during his morning walk in Mirzapur, India, in an incident believed to be linked to a feud from panchayat elections. Authorities are investigating the murder.

Gram panchayats in Karnataka have successfully collected over Rs 1,000 crore in taxes for the second year in a row, demonstrating consistent revenue generation at the local level.

A Gram Panchayat in Maharashtra is facing allegations of financial misappropriation and embezzlement involving funds amounting to Rs 80 lakhs, with a deceased man reportedly listed as a worker.

Though the Bharatiya Janata Party has been making visible inroads in this left bastion, the Left Democratic Front continues to dominate in most panchayats.

A man accused of stabbing his wife and murdering his mother-in-law and brother-in-law during a panchayat meeting in Bareilly was killed in an encounter with the police, officials said on Tuesday.

Around 100 stray dogs were allegedly poisoned and killed in Kishtapur village, Mancherial district, on the alleged orders of the village sarpanch and gram panchayat secretary.

A new District Munsif and Judicial Magistrate Court has been inaugurated near Katpadi, which will operate from refurbished panchayat office premises in the village.

A former gram panchayat president has been arrested on charges of murder.

The Maharashtra government is planning to introduce nominated members in Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis.

Panchayati Raj ministry launches 'Nirbhay Raho' at national conference of women representatives

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has called for the construction of permanent buildings for all panchayats within three years. He also stated that buildings for Tahsildar and MPDO offices should be constructed wherever land is available.

They will hold mahapanchayats in all States to rally farmers and workers against the “pro-corporate” policies of the Union government

Coastal villages near Vedaranyam, including Thennadar panchayat, are experiencing severe drinking water scarcity, with residents receiving water only once every 10 days and groundwater turning saline.

Women in Tamil Nadu are increasingly claiming their space in local administration, supported by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 which mandates at least 33% reservation for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions across India.

The planning area of the Tiruchi Master Plan has increased to 804 sq. km, now covering the Tiruchi Corporation, Lalgudi, Thuvakudi municipalities, four town panchayats, and 104 revenue villages, excluding Manapparai and Thuraiyur.

The president of Pudu gram panchayat and other local people had gathered the cards on March 3

The Kollam district panchayat budget has been presented, with a primary focus on developing infrastructure and improving health services within the district.

A panel in Uttarakhand, India, is collecting data from nearly 7,000 gram panchayats to prepare a report on the damage caused by wildlife to agriculture in the region.

The Yadgir Zilla Panchayat in India has appointed nodal officers and established helplines to efficiently handle and resolve complaints related to drinking water issues in the region.

Big allocations for LIFE Mission, waste management, women’s empowerment and infrastructure

While inaugurating a district-level title deed fest at Cheruthoni Panchayat Hall on Thursday, Minister says that given Idukki’s complex land issues, legal acquisition procedures are being fast-tracked

DVAC charged them of forging documents as if spare parts and accessories had been bought and repair works done for water supply scheme, street lights in 2022-23

Authorities seized ₹5.5 lakh from the home of a Vadavucode-Puthencruz panchayat overseer who was arrested in a ₹15 lakh bribery case in Kochi.

Ahead of the upcoming panchayat polls, Patnaik has publicly criticized the Odisha government regarding farmer issues, using the slogan 'Not Jai Kisan but Bhago Kisan'.

Twelve individuals have been sentenced to life imprisonment for a 2009 murder in Fatehpur, which was linked to panchayat polls.

During a session of the Punjab Assembly, an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA raised questions to a minister regarding the non-bidding of panchayat land.

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay has demanded a comprehensive and impartial inquiry into allegations of the Congress government diverting 15th Finance Commission grants intended for gram panchayats in Telangana.

The Bengal Assembly passed the Panchayat (Amendment) Bill aimed at curbing corruption and reviving defunct bodies. Additionally, a request was made to the Speaker to find land for a new Bengal Assembly house, with hints of more seats after delimitation.

Three decades after India reserved a third of Panchayat seats for women, the central government has confirmed that many elected women still do not govern, with their husbands often acting as proxies.

Vijay's TVK party in Tamil Nadu has sacked a panchayat leader, Veerasamy, following the circulation of a video allegedly showing him accepting a ₹1.3 lakh bribe from a contractor.

In a shocking incident, a man fined Rs 1 lakh for the rape of a 3-year-old girl saw the local panchayat use the fine money to fund a liquor party, which police discovered was underway after being alerted.

In a setback for the Sukhu government, the Himachal High Court restored dissolved panchayat bodies in Lahaul-Spiti and Pangi.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with actors Binod and Bhushan from the popular web series 'Panchayat', engaging in a lighthearted conversation.

A fresh development has emerged in the Anand panchayat president dispute, with a BJP seat now under scrutiny following the withdrawal of a petition from the Gujarat High Court.

A quiz for UPSC Prelims 2027 focusing on Polity topics, including the Panchayat Advancement Index and Advocate-General for the State, has been released.

Panchayats from five southern Indian states have collectively secured 18 out of 42 national awards, recognizing their achievements.

A quarry where a drowning incident occurred in Delhi is described as a 'death trap,' with the local panchayat stating no permission was given for its operation. This raises questions about safety and regulatory oversight.

The BJP has retained Netrang in the taluka panchayat polls, while the Congress delivered a surprise result that 'shocked' the AAP.

Amid a delay in the Uttar Pradesh panchayat polls, the tenure of gram pradhans (village heads) has been extended by six months.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has selected members from Other Backward Classes (OBC) and tribal communities for the top positions in the Surat district panchayat.

The Chief Minister of Bihar has launched new grievance redressal camps at the panchayat level, mandating that complaints be resolved within 30 days or officials will face suspension.

The fifth season of the popular rural drama 'Panchayat' is officially scheduled for a 2026 launch on Amazon Prime Video, continuing Abhishek Tripathi's journey in Phulera.

A village in Dang, India, has passed a panchayat resolution imposing a Rs 25,000 fine on anyone found drunk, aiming to help residents overcome alcohol addiction.

An Indian High Court has issued a stay on a notification that prohibited ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers from contesting Panchayat elections.

Key topics for the UPSC exam include the internationalization of the Indian Rupee, the Panchayat Advancement Index, and the E-PRAAPTI initiative, covering significant economic and governance developments.

Former IPS officer Manoj Ninama was defeated in the Aravalli panchayat elections, just weeks after joining the BJP.

A 'Panchayat' actor shared why Akshay Kumar requested a homemade meal at 4 AM while filming on the sets of 'Jolly LLB 3'.

A High Court has upheld the disqualification of the Pangna Gram Panchayat pradhan under the Panchayati Raj Act.

A report details a shift in local governance in Haryana, India, showcasing new individuals and trends emerging in the panchayat system.

Pabitra Kar, a former panchayat pradhan in Nandigram and ex-BJP leader, is set to contest against his former mentor Suvendu Adhikari.

The Himachal High Court has stayed a government notification that empowered Deputy Commissioners to reserve up to 5% of seats in panchayat elections.

A report indicates that Karnataka faces potential drinking water shortages this summer, with 207 taluks and 212 gram panchayats at risk amid rising temperatures.

As part of the measures, all zilla panchayat Chief Executive Officers have been directed to hold mandatory review meetings with Panchayat Development Officers on the second and fourth Mondays for the…

The Ambayathode panchayat is set to issue a stop memo to a local waste treatment plant following renewed agitation from residents, who have made the issue a campaign point for upcoming Assembly elections.

A former BJP panchayat chief, who was known to be close to senior party leader Suvendu Adhikari, on Tuesday rejoined the ruling TMC amid speculations that he may be pitted against the leader of the opposition in Nandigram seat in assembly polls

83 hospitals in the State earn the status of antibiotic-smart hospitals and five panchayats become antibiotic-literate panchayats

A panchayat secretary was caught taking a bribe of ₹15,000 in the Jogulamba Gadwal district.

A former gram panchayat chief has been accused of killing an elderly woman and stealing Rs 11-lakh worth of gold in Tumakuru.

Roofs of several houses were flown away by the strong wind that struck the coast south of the Chellanam panchayat office around 1.15 a.m. Chellanam is the worst affected among the 10 identified hotspots of sea erosion in Kerala.

A former panchayat president was ambushed and hacked to death by an armed gang in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar district, dying on the spot as the assailants fled the scene.

The Rajasthan Assembly has passed the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which scraps the three-decade-old two-child norm for contesting panchayat elections, following an acrimonious debate.

The Kozhikode District Panchayat Budget has outlined key priorities including health, housing, and achieving carbon neutrality within the district.

The Himachal Cabinet is seeking feedback on proposed changes to panchayat election rules, specifically regarding reserved seats.

The Sukhu government in Himachal Pradesh has withdrawn an earlier order issued under the Disaster Act, thereby paving the way for the conduct of panchayat elections in the state.

Ninety-three gram panchayats in Udupi district are likely to experience water shortages during the summer, prompting the Deputy Commissioner to instruct officials to take all necessary measures to ensure water supply for people and livestock.

As part of the ambitious project, 11,682 gram panchayats in the State will be connected through a “ring topology-based” network

The meeting focuses, among other aspects, on the progress of works under the Jal Jeevan Mission, utilisation of allocated funds, and financial provision for the development of roads under the Panchayat Raj Department

A district panchayat budget has proposed creating 5,000 jobs for women and allocated significant funds for the comprehensive development of the agricultural, housing, and health sectors.

Uttar Pradesh holds first place with 11.63 lakh downloads; information related to a panchayat such as welfare schemes, funds, development works & weather forecasts available on the NIC-developed app

Panchayat land in Mohali, India, with a reserve price of Rs 40 crore per acre, failed to attract any bidders in a recent auction.

The Rajasthan Cabinet has approved the removal of the decades-old two-child norm for contesting Panchayati Raj and urban local body elections, ending a restriction in place for nearly 30 years.

Mr. Kandoo reiterated that government employees must take part in sports to reduce stress

MoC signed in Amaravati in presence of N. Chandrababu Naidu and Jyotiraditya Scindia to provide broadband connectivity to 13,426 village panchayats, with focus on last mile access and 98% network uptime