Local bodies

Naidu approves Rs 1,452 cr for local bodies to speed up development

Representative Image VISAKHAPATNAM, Andhra Pradesh: P. Keshav, Finance Minister of Andhra Pradesh, announced that the state government would allocate Rs…

3 months ago

Kerala: Municipalities take action against unapproved hoardings

Representative Image KOCHI, Kerala: Numerous local authorities in Ernakulam have taken action against unauthorised hoardings and banners, resulting in fines…

4 months ago

Kerala budget: Slight increase in local body fund; poverty eradication by 2025

Representative Image THIRUVANATHAPURAM, Kerala: With the increasing responsibility of the local bodies institutions their budget has also been increased to…

10 months ago

Gujarat Govt announces 27% reservation for OBCs in local bodies

Representative Image GANDHINAGAR, Gujarat: The Government of Gujarat announced 27 per cent reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) from the…

1 year ago

Maharashtra passes bill empowering local bodies to allow felling of trees

Representative Image MUMBAI, Maharashtra: A bill was passed by the Maharashtra legislative assembly that gives local tree authorities the power…

1 year ago

TN: Govt puts limits on funds to be sanctioned by the local bodies

Representative Image CHENNAI, Tamil Nadu: The Government of Tamil Nadu has set monetary limits for the authorities of the local…

2 years ago

Pune organizes seminar on urban infrastructure ahead of G20

Representative Image PUNE, Maharashtra: A seminar on urban infrastructure was organised in the city ahead of the G20 summit. A…

2 years ago

Tamil Nadu: Breakfast scheme inaugurated in all districts

Representative Image NEW DELHI: The breakfast scheme for the elementary school was inaugurated in all the districts of Tamil Nadu.…

2 years ago

CM Gehlot to provide 100 days’ employment scheme in urban areas

Representative Image JAIPUR: The Government of Rajasthan is planning to launch an ambitious scheme titled ‘Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Scheme’,…

2 years ago

Maharashtra to hold direct elections for Presidents of ULBs

Representative Image MUMBAI: Two new bills in Maharashtra will enable elections of Presidents of Municipal Councils, Nagar Panchayats and Gram…

2 years ago