Centre eases restrictions in Kashmir, block development council polls to be held by September-end
About 1500 primary schools and 1000 middle schools are currently operational in the Valley, however, the attendance is very thin.
Aug 24, 2019, 19:52 PM IST
Government determined to act against rape, but make sons more responsible: PM Modi
The Union Cabinet on Saturday cleared the Ordinance which provides death sentence for rapists of girls under 12 years.
Apr 24, 2018, 18:55 PM IST
Maneka Gandhi wants educational criteria for village heads
In 2015, Rajasthan and Haryana governments amended their Panchayati Raj laws and laid down minimum educational qualifications required to contest panchayat elections.
Nov 27, 2017, 16:50 PM IST
ED registers PMLA case in Narada sting involving TMC leaders
The ED has registered a money laundering case in the Narada 'sting' where a number of Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders, including MPs and ministers, were allegedly seen on camera taking money.
Apr 28, 2017, 21:12 PM IST
Panchayati Raj workers vital for transforming rural India: PM
On the National Panchayati Raj Day, Modi said: "Panchayats are effective ways to fulfil aspirations of people in rural India."
Apr 24, 2017, 17:04 PM IST
Punjab announces reservation for women, dumps VIP culture
The new Punjab Cabinet in its maiden meeting here on Saturday announced reservation for women in jobs and urban and rural local bodies and an end to use of red beacons on official vehicles by the Chief Minister, ministers, legislators and officers.
Mar 18, 2017, 18:27 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh committed to strengthen panchayati raj institutions: Minister
The state Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister said the fact is that as per recommendations of 14th Finance Commission, funds are being directly transferred to the panchayats.
Jul 13, 2016, 01:54 AM IST
