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Polling Begins For 1st Phase Of Rural Elections In Rajasthan Amid Covid

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 28, 2020

The polling for the first phase of election of the sarpanch and panch in 947 gram panchayats in Rajasthan began on Monday morning.

Rajasthan Man Immolates Self At Police Station Over Water Tank Demolition

Cities | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 13, 2020

A 30-year-old man allegedly set himself ablaze at a police station in Jaisalmer today after local authorities demolished a water tank at his farm following a dispute with the sarpanch, a senior official said.

Haryana Likely To Give Villagers Right To Recall Elected Panchayat Heads

India News | Written by Mohammed Ghazali | Tuesday August 25, 2020

Haryana will likely become the first state where villagers will have the power to recall panchayat members who are not doing their duties, Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala said a day before leaders sit for the monsoon session of the assembly. He said they will work to ensure every second village has a woman as the sarpanch.

In Jammu And Kashmir, Special Security For 1000 Grassroot Leaders

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Thursday August 13, 2020

Security will be provided to around 1,000 sarpanches and panches in 20 districts of Jammu and Kashmir, following security assessments that concluded they have a threat to life, sources said. The newly crafted Union Territory administration has hired hotels, hostels and private residences to provide to security to these grassroot leaders. The new Li...

J&K Panchayat Bypolls To Be Held After COVID-19 Situation Improves: Top Official

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 7, 2020

By-elections to all vacant posts of Panch and Sarpanch in Jammu and Kashmir will be held as soon as the coronavirus situation improves, Chief Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam has said.

J&K Sarpanch, A BJP Leader, Shot Dead By Terrorists

India News | Reported By Nazir Masoodi, Edited By Swati Bhasin | Thursday August 6, 2020

A BJP leader, who is a sarpanch in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, was shot dead by terrorists.

Village Heads' Crucial Role Amid The Covid Pandemic In Jammu And Kashmir

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Friday July 31, 2020

This Eid-Ul-Adha, all village heads are playing a very crucial role in Jammu and Kashmir. Not only are they asking people to maintain social distance during the run up to the festival but are also conveying to everyone to offer namaz in their household.

Mahindra Launches New Sarpanch Plus Tractor Range In Maharashtra

Edited By Seshan Vijayraghvan | Monday June 22, 2020

Mahindra's Farm Equipment Sector today announced the launch of its new Sarpanch Plus range of tractors in Maharashtra.

Scores Of People Attend J&K Village Head's Last Rites

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 9, 2020

A Kashmiri Pandit sarpanch, who was shot dead by terrorists in Anantnag on Monday, was cremated here in the presence of scores of mourners including leaders of the Congress, the BJP and other organisations.

Security Cover Could Have Saved Village Head's Life: J&K Congress Chief

India News | ANI | Tuesday June 9, 2020

Condemning the killing of Ajay Pandita, Congress sarpanch in Jammu and Kashmir, party President Ghulam Ahmad Mir said that had Pandita been provided with security cover, such an incident would not have occurred.

Village Head's Killing "Desperate Attempt" To Stop Jammu And Kashmir's Peace Process: BJP

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 9, 2020

The Jammu and Kashmir BJP on Monday condemned the killing of a Kashmiri Sarpanch, saying it was a desperate attempt by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists to fail the ongoing peace process in the Union Territory.

Violence Will Never Win In Kashmir: Rahul Gandhi On Village Head's Killing

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 9, 2020

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said violence will never win in Kashmir, as he condoled the death of a sarpanch who was shot dead in Anantnag district this evening.

Village Head Shot Dead By Terrorist In Jammu And Kashmir's Anantnag

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 9, 2020

Terrorists shot dead a Kashmiri Pandit sarpanch in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, police said.

PM Modi Unveils E-Gram Swaraj Portal on Panchayati Raj Day

ANI | Saturday April 25, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday interacted with Sarpanchs from across the nation on the occasion of Panchayati Raj Day. Prime Minister also inaugurated e-Gram Swaraj portal and launched the Swamitva Scheme.

PM Modi Again Chooses Cotton Mask For Video Meet With Sarpanchs

India News | ANI | Friday April 24, 2020

Using a traditional cotton scarf or "gamcha" to cover his mouth and nose, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday interacted with Sarpanchs from across the nation via video conference.