With the five-year tenure of all Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in Himachal Pradesh ending on Saturday, the state government has notified the appointment of administrators to run Gram Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads.
The Principal Media Advisor to the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Naresh Chauhan, on Thursday said that the bomb threat received ahead of Republic Day against Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is a "serious matter" and is being dealt with utmost seriousness by security and intell
As of 7 PM, in the 50 member Zilla panchayat body, Bharatiya Janata Party, in alliance with the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party, has won in 30 seats, while Congress won 9, and Goa Forward Party, Aam Aadmi Party, and Revolutionary Goans Party have won 1 seat each.
The strongroom of the Trimbakeshwar Municipal Council was opened, and the counting process is underway. The seals were broken in the presence of all candidates and their authorised representatives.
"Voting for the Zilla Panchayat elections began at 8 am today, and it is happening across 50 constituencies with intense enthusiasm. We are confident. Goa BJP candidates are directly contesting in 40 of the 50 seats. At some places, we also supported our alliance partners. I am confident
Addressing a public meeting in South Goa after offering prayers at St Anthony's Church, Kejriwal launched a sharp attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress, accusing both parties of perpetuating "family-based politics" and corruption. He alleged that Goa's politic
The Cabinet also approved the reorganisation of Panchayats and several major recruitment decisions across departments. These include the hiring of 1,000 'Rogi Mitras' in the Health Department, 800 police constables, and 150 civil engineers, he added.
The Governor's sharp remarks came shortly after State Election Commissioner Anil Khachi submitted a sealed report to him on the status of the panchayat polls, a move that has pushed the issue directly into Raj Bhawan.
The former Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh and Leader of Opposition, Jai Ram Thakur, launched a sharp attack on the state government on Tuesday, accusing the Congress administration of preparing to celebrate its three-year tenure while people across the state continue to suffer due to
The political heat in Himachal Pradesh has intensified over the issue of panchayat elections, with the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accusing the Congress government of attempting to delay the democratic process.
The Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Anirudh Singh, on Friday said that elections to Panchayati Raj institutions in the state are likely to be held in December 2025, with the election roster expected to be announced by the State Election Commission by Oct
According to the announced schedule, the MPTC and ZPTC elections will be held in two phases, on October 23 and October 27, 2025. The Gram Panchayat elections will be held in three phases on October 31, November 4, and November 8, 2025. The counting of votes will be conducted on the same d