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Yogi govt to set up stadiums, open gyms in 100 gram panchayats across UP

According to the government spokesman, the focus of the state government, which is engaged in realising the mission 'Khoob-Khelo-Khoob-Badho', is mainly on the players coming out of the villages

Odisha panchayat polls: Nearly 35% seats decided uncontested

Nearly 35 per cent of 1.06 lakh seats in Odisha panchayat polls were decided uncontested, the State Election Commission (SEC) said on Wednesday. In 36,976 seats, which is 34.77 per cent of 1,06,329, there was only one candidate each, it announced a day after the last date of withdrawal of nominations. Of the 853 Zilla Parishad seats, one was decided uncontested, it said. "Kalpana Pradhan (BJD) declared elected uncontested as Z.P Member, Zone No-2, Ambabhona Block in Bargarh District," the SEC said in a statement. Of the 6,793 Sarpanch posts, 126 were decided uncontested, while 326 of 6,793 Panchayat Samiti seats were declared uncontested. Of total 91,890 ward member posts, 36,523 (39.74 per cent) were decided uncontested, the SEC said. Polling is scheduled to be held in five phases, beginning February 16. The votes will be counted on February 26, 27 and 28 at block offices. Only Zilla Parishad members contest the panchayat elections with party symbols in Odisha.

Gujarat gram panchayat polls end; 47% voter turnout recorded till evening

Despite cold conditions in several places, people queued up to vote early in the morning

3,195 gram panchayats to be provided with internet connectivity in J&K

Set to roll out e-governance at the grass root level in Jammu and Kashmir, the administration will provide internet connectivity to 3,195 additional gram panchayats under Bharat Broadband Scheme

Centre releases Rs 8,923.8 cr to 25 states for grant to rural local bodies

The Union Finance Ministry, on the recommendation of the Panchayati Raj Ministry, released Rs 8,923.8 crore to 25 states for providing grant to rural local bodies.

Second Covid wave: Migrants going back can spice up panchayat polls in UP

The UP panchayat polls will be held in four phases in 75 districts from April 15. Return of migrants has added another dimension

Maha: Preparations in place for gram panchayat polls on January 15

Over 14,000 gram panchayats in 34 districts of Maharashtra will go to polls on January 15

Second phase of Karnataka Gram Panchayat elections to be held tomorrow

The election is happening amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, and those who have tested positive or under primary/secondary contacts can vote in the last hour of polling

Ruling LDF clear leader in Kerala local body polls, BJP makes few gains

The Left front was leading in 514 grama panchayats, five corporations and 11 district panchayats, prompting Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to attribute the good show to the people of the state

Decoded: How govt's SVAMITVA scheme aims to help rural property holders

Launched by Prime Minister Modi on Sunday, it is aimed at digitising all rural properties by 2024

Do gaz doori: PM bats for social distancing again, says danger not over yet

Interacting with chief ministers of various states, Modi cautioned that the danger posed by the deadly virus is far from over and constant vigilance is of paramount importance.

Apollo inks deal with TeleHealthcare Malaysia to set up 100 tele-clinics

The telehealth centres will be located at a distance of 50 kms each and will provide teleconsultations in multiple specialties including Endocrinology, Nephrology, Cardiology and Orthopaedics.

Karnataka govt launches project to install WiFi in all gram panchayats

CM said Karnataka continues to strengthen the Information Technology sector by investments in a series of projects

Govt to rate gram panchayats on 36 parameters for effective fund intervention

Parameters have been prepared after a careful analysis of the various socio-economic conditions in the villages