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Amit Shah lays foundation stones for 6 NDRF centres; says, "NDMA, NDRF have put India on global map in field of disaster relief"

Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the President's Colour Award to the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in Ghaziabad. This honour recognizes the NDRF's service and the contributions of disaster response agencies and volunteers nationwide. The award acknowledges the collective efforts of NDRF, SDRFs, Panchayats, state machinery, NCC, NSS, and…

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Ramankary panchayat president ousted in no-confidence motion

The president of Left Democratic Front (LDF)-ruled Ramankary grama panchayat in Kuttanad, Alappuzha was voted out of office through a no-confidence motion on Tuesday.

The Hindu

KWA facing heat for alleged lapses leading to jaundice outbreak in Vengoor panchayat

Committee formed to aid jaundice patients in Vengoor struggling with hospital expenses due to outbreak, seeking public support.

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Yelagiri hills reel under severe water scarcity, soaring temperature

Yelagiri Hills in Tirupattur facing severe water scarcity, residents struggle to meet consumption, relying on panchayat for supply.

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Four arrested for bid to hurl Molotov cocktail on Ambedkar statue in Cuddalore district

Four arrested for attempting to hurl Molotov cocktail at B.R. Ambedkar statue in Cuddalore, no injuries reported.

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Enmity between panchayat president and his predecessor hinders work on houses meant for Irula tribals in Chengalpattu village

Chennai officials halt construction of Irula tribal houses due to personal enmity, viral videos show shaky walls.

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Book donation initiative brings joy of reading to government school at Navalur Kottapattu

Children and grown-ups were agog with excitement as two shelves with 400 books were gifted to the Panchayat Union Middle School (PUMS) in Navalur Kottapattu on Thursday in the third leg of ‘Spreading the Joy of Reading’, the social initiative jointly organised under the banner of the Lit Fest of…

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Big footfalls bring big mounds of plastic and other waste

Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts, which have many pilgrim and tourist destinations that attract thousands, struggle to dispose of mounds of waste. While locals are more easily convinced to keep their environs clean, the floating population poses a problem often. The local bodies here are trying to evolve solutions.

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Constitutional awareness programme in Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka

The Constitution Awareness Jatha has travelled through 99 gram panchayats and four local government organisations in Manchenahlli, Gauribidanur, Gudibande, Bagepalli and Chelur taluks.

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Police conduct final rites of woman abandoned by children in Idukki

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Pending processes are likely to delay panchayat elections in J&K

Election to 28,000 panchayat seats in Kashmi is likely to be delayed as there are multiple processes pending following the passage of the J&K Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in Parliament.

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Tension in Kannur village after Karnataka Forest dept. claims ownership of area

Residents of Kannur's Ayyankunnu panchayat challenge Karnataka Forest Dept's claim of disputed land near Barapole river.

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Panchayat library marches on with novel project to promote reading habit

Choornikkara panchayat library has achieved a milestone with its novel project, 'Aksharadeepam', of delivering books to 500 households to promote reading habit. The project has been funded by the panchayat and supported by Kudumbashree volunteers. Rajagiri School of Social Sciences is conducting a survey to analyse the project's efficiency and…

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Odisha panchayat introduces Bartan Bank to reduce plastic waste

In Nuapada, Bhaleswar Panchayat has introduced the Bartan Bank, a repository of utensils for community use, to reduce plastic waste.

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Thousands of students participate in Children’s Day rally

7,000 students in Thrissur participated in a Children's Day rally from CMS School to Regional Theatre. Revenue Minister K. Rajan, Higher Education Minister R. Bindu, P. Balachandran, MLA, district Panchayat president P.K. Davis, district collector V.R. Krishna Teja, Children's Prime Minister M.K. Ganga, Children's President T.M. Avanija, Children's Speaker Hevena…

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Contravening SC directions, O’Valley panchayat constructs road, park in crucial elephant habitat

Supreme Court orders Nilgiris district admin to ensure basic amenities only for adivasi residents in unsettled janmam lands in Gudalur. O'Valley Town Panchayat overlooks illegal constructions, sanctions road & park in elephant habitat. RDO unaware of constructions, orders panchayat to stop.

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SHRC to settle stray dog attack case

SHRC has accepted the report and closed the case.SHRC settles case of stray dog attack on student in Kannur. Muzhappilangad panchayat allocated ₹1.44 lakh for treatment. ABC programme in place; 36 sterilised dogs relocated. Panchayat members set up cages for aggressive dogs. Collector promised anti-rabies vaccines, mandatory registration for pet…

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Tamil Nadu Government vs Governor row | Records reveal Madras High Court having restrained Nayakkaneri panchayat president from taking charge

Nayakkaneri panchayat in Tirupattur district has become the latest reason for exchange of war of words between Governor R. N. Ravi and the Tamil Nadu government. Duraimurugan, the seniormost Minister in the Cabinet, issued a strong statement on October 6, accusing the Governor of having made defamatory remarks, regarding a…

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Lack of funds hits Thalachira BUDS School

BUDS School & Rehabilitation Centre in Thalachira, Kerala, faces financial crisis due to lack of funds & treasury restrictions. Staff haven't received salaries for 3 months & bills remain uncleared. Students, incl. those with disabilities, rely on school transport & free meals. Panchayat officials promise to address the issue.

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Omar, Mehbooba accuse BJP of ‘deliberately delaying’ panchayat, urban local bodies polls in J&K

Mehbooba Mufti & Omar Abdullah accuse BJP of delaying polls in J&K due to fear of public anger. Mufti claims BJP's experiments in J&K have failed & people of Jammu have gone against them. Abdullah suspects BJP will play foul & delay polls. BJP reportedly focusing on 2024 LS polls.

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Punjab: Panchayat secretary caught with 3.5kgs opium in Nabha

PATIALA: The police in Punjab's Nabha have arrested two persons including a panchayat secretary and recovered around 3.5 kgs of opium from his possession.

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Why ‘one nation, one election’ would strike a blow against federalism | Data

The Indian government has formed a committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind to explore the possibility of conducting simultaneous elections for various levels of government, including Lok Sabha, state assemblies, municipalities, and panchayats. If simultaneous elections are implemented, it would curtail the terms of most Legislative Assemblies, with…

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Building a hill station

Unusually dry Aug in Munnar, Kerala's Idukki district, brings bad news for tour guide John Quintez. Govt forms Munnar Hill Area Authority to ensure sustainable development while curbing illegal construction. Environmentalists fear shift from preservation to allowing constructions. Locals resent being treated as encroachers. Govt amends Land Assignment Act to…

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Assam initiates steps for delimitation of panchayat seats

Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass on September 11 introduced the Assam Panchayat (Amendment) Bill, 2023, that seeks to delimit the Gaon Panchayat, Anchalik Panchayat, and Zilla Parishad constituencies apart from bringing in other changes.

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ALIMCO devices distributed

At a function in Vaniyamkulam, MP V.K. Sreekandan inaugurated the distribution of PALAKKAD aids & assistive devices from ALIMCO to 362 physically disabled people. Appliances included tricycles, crutches, hearing aids, wheelchairs & prosthetic legs. District Panchayat VP C.K. Chamunny presided & other speakers included ALIMCO deputy manager & Social Security…

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