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gram panchayats news

All panchayats to get optical fibre connectivity: Saini

The CM stated this while chairing the “PRAGATI” project review meeting, during which he reviewed in detail 12 projects worth more than 75 crore and issued necessary directions to the concerned officials. (HT File)
Published on Jul 14, 2026 08:36 am IST

HC raises constitutional questions on making village heads administrators after expiry of panchayats’ tenure in Uttar Pradesh

The high court directed that at the next hearing, the government should explain in detail under which legal provision the appointment of outgoing village heads as administrators was made and how it is in accordance with the Constitution. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)
Updated on Jul 11, 2026 08:59 am IST

‘AI-Sachiv Ji’ launched in Varanasi to strengthen digital governance in Gram Panchayats

The DM said AI-Sachiv Ji would make administration more efficient, transparent and accountable by providing information on government schemes and guidelines in both written and audio formats (For representation only)
Published on Jun 23, 2026 03:58 am IST

Himachal: 25% revenue of green Panchayats for welfare of orphans, widows

The state government said it has decided to revise the revenue-sharing model under the scheme. (File)
Published on Jun 05, 2026 05:28 am IST

78% turnout in peaceful Phase 1 of Himachal panchayat polls

Two elderly voters show their inked fingers during the Kullu panchayati raj elections on Tuesday. (Aqil Khan /HT)
Published on May 27, 2026 07:08 am IST

First time in Uttar Pradesh: Sitting pradhans to lead village governance till fresh panchayat polls

The previous panchayat elections in Uttar Pradesh were held in 2021. (FILE PHOTO)
Published on May 26, 2026 06:36 am IST

Panchayats to ensure village ponds maintenance: Haryana CM

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini. (File)
Published on May 20, 2026 06:14 am IST

Making AI work where governance is closest to people

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Published on May 11, 2026 02:26 am IST

Punjab to install 3 lakh solar streetlights in rural areas: Aman Arora

Punjab minister for new and renewable energy Aman Arora addressing a press conference in Jalandhar on Sunday. (X)
Published on Apr 13, 2026 05:20 am IST

Delhi Panchayat Sangh pitches for full ownership rights to villages

Delhi Panchayat Sangh pitches for full ownership rights to villages
Published on Apr 08, 2026 06:16 pm IST

Karnataka gram panchayats achieve record 89 pc tax collection in 2025-26: Minister

Karnataka gram panchayats achieve record 89 pc tax collection in 2025-26: Minister
Published on Apr 02, 2026 09:04 pm IST

HC restrains gram panchayat administrators from taking major decisions

Bombay High Court restrains administrators appointed to gram panchayats across Maharashtra from taking major financial or policy decisions, clarifying that their role is limited to routine administration. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Published on Mar 25, 2026 09:14 am IST

Karnataka govt takes steps to prevent drinking water shortage in rural areas during summer

Karnataka govt takes steps to prevent drinking water shortage in rural areas during summer
Published on Mar 10, 2026 06:35 pm IST

SC extends deadline for Himachal Pradesh local body polls till May 31

Supreme Court of India. (PTI)
Published on Feb 13, 2026 12:06 pm IST

Himachal dissolves panchayati raj bodies after tenure expires

Himachal Pradesh has 3,577 panchayats. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Feb 01, 2026 04:52 am IST

UP Panchayati Raj department releases calendar focussed on women empowerment

UP Panchayati Raj department releases calendar focussed on women empowerment
Published on Jan 07, 2026 08:50 am IST

Power of democracy: Tribal woman, once bonded labour, now sarpanch

Lingamma, now a Sarpanch, spent decades as bonded labour in the Nallamala forests in the district
Published on Dec 20, 2025 02:01 pm IST

U.P’s digital library push to turn villages into learning hubs

The project seeks to strengthen panchayats as knowledge centres while expanding digital access for rural talent. (HT Photo)
Published on Dec 18, 2025 04:40 am IST

Telangana wants Andhra Pradesh to restore five villages near Bhadrachalam

The Sri Seetha Ramachandra Swamy Temple in Bhadrachalam is in Telangana while several associated temple lands lie in Purushottapatnam, which is part of Andhra Pradesh. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Nov 07, 2025 06:42 am IST

Ghaziabad: Drains in 13 gram panchayats to have silt-catchers, filter structures to prevent Hindon pollution

The UP Pollution Control Board has declared the river unfit for drinking, bathing, or aquatic life (HT Archive)
Published on Nov 01, 2025 05:16 am IST

Speed up regularisation of unauthorised houses on shamlat land: Haryana CM

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini during a review meeting in Chandigarh on Saturday. (Sourced: X)
Published on Oct 05, 2025 05:10 am IST

Reservation review begins for panchayat seats in Prayagraj

Committee formed under DPRO; new reservation list expected by December or January (Sourced)
Published on Sept 17, 2025 06:45 pm IST

SC reverses 2022 verdict on Haryana Village Commons, restores land rights to proprietors

SC reverses 2022 verdict on Haryana Village Commons, restores land rights to proprietors
Published on Sept 17, 2025 02:59 pm IST

SC overturns 2022 order on Haryana’s community land

SC overturns 2022 order on Haryana’s community land
Published on Sept 17, 2025 03:18 am IST

Borderlands 4: Release date, time, where to play, editions and more

Borderlands 4 release date, time and more
Published on Sept 08, 2025 09:20 pm IST

Preparations begin for 2026 three-tier panchayat elections

Out of 58,195 gram panchayats, 512 have been abolished due to urban boundary changes. (For representation only)
Published on Aug 29, 2025 03:54 am IST

Pass resolution against land pooling policy, Sukhbir urges villagers

SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal addressing a gathering in Bathinda on Monday. (Sanjeev Kumar/HT)
Published on Aug 05, 2025 10:28 am IST

Punjab panchayats cite violent disputes, family feuds to oppose same-village marriages

Punjab panchayats cite violent disputes, family feuds to oppose same-village marriages
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 04:49 am IST

Panchayati raj ministry holds workshop on spatial development plan for villages

Panchayati raj ministry holds workshop on spatial development plan for villages
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 01:55 am IST

Haryana panchayat polls, bypolls today

The poll timings will be from 8 am to 6 pm. (HT File)
Published on Jun 15, 2025 07:46 am IST