local bodies

Municipal bonds can help reinvigorate local bodies, revitalise fiscal federalism

April 10, 2025 4:51 pm

Paralysed state of municipal corporations, plagued by lack of funds, should worry us all.

Significance of empowering local bodies for effective urban governance in India

October 15, 2024 11:26 am

The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act in 1992 granted constitutional status to urban local bodies as the third tier of governance. But what are the key challenges faced by these local bodies, and what steps can be taken to empower them to address complex urban challenges?

What is the International Centre for Audit of Local Governance, which the CAG inaugurated in Gujarat?

July 18, 2024 4:42 pm

CAG Murmu earlier said there are around 2.5 lakh panchayats and 8,000 urban local bodies (ULBs) in India and there is a need to promote good practices in their auditing and aid their capacity-building.

Government working on 50% quota for women in local bodies, says Venkaiah Naidu

February 07, 2016 6:07 pm

The rural development ministry is working on the issue of women reservation in panchayats, Naidu said.

Local bodies dept orders action against Classic showroom

March 12, 2014 12:25 am

Probe finds 3 MC officials guilty of granting approval to club two buildings

Minister asks officials to clear pending CLU cases

March 14, 2014 12:10 pm

Vigilance officers raid LIT office

June 08, 2013 3:16 am

Officals from the Chief Vigilance Office of Local Bodies in Chandigarh raided the premises of Ludhiana Improvement Trust on Thursday.

SP govt to nominate more Muslims in local bodies

September 29, 2012 5:04 am

Already the community accounts for 31% of the elected members,while it constitutes 18% of the state population

75% turnout in Kerala civic polls

October 24, 2010 1:50 am

The first phase of elections to local bodies in Kerala was held in seven out of 14 districts.