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Telangana to Get Two New Municipal Corporations, 12 Municipalities
23 hours, 15 minutes ago

Telangana to Get Two New Municipal Corporations, 12 Municipalities

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: In a move aimed at fostering urban development, the Telangana government has approved the formation of two municipal corporations and 12 municipalities, official sources said. Subsequently, the state’s urban landscape will expand from its 13 municipal corporations and 141 municipalities. The new municipalities were: Kohir, Gaddapotharam, Gummadidala and Isnapur ; Kesamudram ; Station Ghanpur ; Maddur ; Yedulapuram ; …

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Tiruchi Corporation to be expanded with merger of several villages, Govt. Order is expected in a few days
1 day, 2 hours ago

Tiruchi Corporation to be expanded with merger of several villages, Govt. Order is expected in a few days

The Hindu  

As part of the expansion plan, the Tiruchi Collector has given his recommendation to the State government to merge 22 village panchayats with the Tiruchi Corporation. Village panchayats such as Bikshandarkovil, Koothur, Thalakudi, Madakudi, Appadurai, Esanaikorai, Pudukudi, Panayakurichi, Gundur, Malliampathur, Maruthandakurichi, Kambarasampettai, Mutharasanallur, Nachikurichi, Somarasampettai, Nagamandalam, and Punganur were among the rural local bodies that have been reportedly recommended for …

Tiruchi Corporation Corporation Village
Mild tremors shake Prakasam for second consecutive day
1 day, 11 hours ago

Mild tremors shake Prakasam for second consecutive day

Deccan Chronicle  

KURNOOL: Residents of Mundlamuru and Talluru in Prakasam district experienced mild tremors for the second day running on Sunday, causing fear and anxiety. Residents evacuated homes, employees fled offices, traders deserted shops, and students left classrooms. While Sunday’s tremors were milder with no reported damage, the recurring seismic activity has heightened concerns.Ministers Gottipati Ravi Kumar and Dola Veeranjaneya Swamy addressed …

Prakasam Tremors
Odisha’s 26 villages get recognition as ‘Tsunami Ready’ by Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO
1 day, 13 hours ago

Odisha’s 26 villages get recognition as ‘Tsunami Ready’ by Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO

The Hindu  

In Odisha, six districts comprising 24 villages, along with two previously recognised villages, making a total of 26 villages, have been recognized as “Tsunami Ready” by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO, said a press statement on Saturday. These activities included —Training and Capacity Building, Community Awareness Programs, Distribution of Tsunami Awareness Materials, Preparation of Tsunami Management Plans, Conducting Mock …

Odisha Unesco Tsunami Tsunami Ready
Tremors felt in Bapatla and Prakasam districts of Andhra Pradesh
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2 days, 4 hours ago

Tremors felt in Bapatla and Prakasam districts of Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu  

Tremors were felt in some villages of Bapatla and Prakasam districts in Andhra Pradesh on Saturday. As per CSIR-NGRI Hyderabad records, an earthquake of 3.1 magnitude on the Richter scale struck Addanki in Bapatla district. The tremors were felt in Polavaram, Sankarapuramu, Pasupughallu, Ulaghallu, Maarella and Kamampadu villages in Mundlamooru mandal, as well as Lakkavaram, Sivaramapuramu, Rambhadrapuram, Gangavaram, Ramanalavaripalem, Korrapadu, …

Bapatla Tremors Prakasam Districts
A.P. Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan lays stone for roads to 72 interior tribal villages in ASR district
2 days, 4 hours ago

A.P. Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan lays stone for roads to 72 interior tribal villages in ASR district

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan has laid the foundation stone for 19 roads connecting 72 interior tribal hamlets under the purview of the Integrated Tribal Development Agency, Paderu with the areas in the plains. Mr. Pawan Kalyan said that he had discussed the issues related to tribal people, their livelihood, road and electricity connectivity, doli deaths, education …

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Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan lays stone for 19 roads worth Rs 46 crore in agency areas of Manyam
2 days, 17 hours ago

Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan lays stone for 19 roads worth Rs 46 crore in agency areas of Manyam

New Indian Express  

PARVATHIPURAM-MANYAM: Deputy Chief Minister Konidela Pawan Kalyan on Friday laid foundation stone for as many as 19 roads with an estimated cost of Rs 46 crore for various tribal villages in Parvathipuram-Manyam district. Braving heavy rain, he reached Bagujola village under Duggeru Gram Panchayat in Makkuva mandal from Visakhapatnam, and laid the foundation stone for Bagujola - Sirivara road taken …

Road Manyam Deputy Bagujola
Delhi farmers to boycott assembly polls over unaddressed demands
2 days, 17 hours ago

Delhi farmers to boycott assembly polls over unaddressed demands

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Farmers from 360 villages in Delhi are set to hold a Mahapanchayat on Sunday at Mangolpuri in North West Delhi, with an agenda to boycott the upcoming assembly polls. The decision comes in protest against the Delhi government’s alleged failure to address their long-pending demands, according to Palam 360, the organisation spearheading the initiative. The organisation highlighted that …

Delhi
Shock and awe in the world of Jatra
2 days, 19 hours ago

Shock and awe in the world of Jatra

The Hindu  

In the Hindu epic Ramayana, Prince Rama of Ayodhya, his wife Sita, and his brother Lakshmana meet Viradha, a ferocious rakshasa, in the dense forests of Dandakaranya. Subrat Kumar Mishra, the manager of Rangamahal, a professional Jatra troupe based in Bhubaneswar, travels across districts with what he calls his “mini-world”. I stopped watching these shows long ago.” Similarly, in Bikrampur …

Theatre Odisha Performances Play Ramayana Bhubaneswar Audience
Proposal to combat sea erosion in Sirkazhi fishing villages
3 days, 5 hours ago

Proposal to combat sea erosion in Sirkazhi fishing villages

The Hindu  

A proposal has been prepared to address the problem of sea erosion and related infrastructure challenges in Sirkazhi’s fishing villages by the Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department. Five fishing villages in Sirkazhi-Manavamedu, Pudukuppam, Nayakkar Kuppam, Keezhamuvarkarai, and Melamuvarkarai lack protected beach landing facilities, forcing fishermen to use unsafe docking methods. Following this, Joint Director of Fisheries Nagapattinam in-charge D. Ilamvazhuthi, …

Sirkazhi Sellanar
Karimnagar mayor opposes merger of 5 panchayats to create GKMC
5 days, 5 hours ago

Karimnagar mayor opposes merger of 5 panchayats to create GKMC

Deccan Chronicle  

Karimnagar: Strong opposition has emerged against the proposed merger of five village panchayats and Kothapalli municipality into the Karimnagar Municipal Corporation. The state government had instructed officials to submit proposals for merging six villages and a municipality within a 10-km radius of KMC. The initiative, spearheaded by transport and BC welfare minister Ponnam Prabhakar, aims to upgrade KMC to the …

Mayor Rao Karimnagar Merger Municipal Kmc Kothapalli
From Malana To Khimsar: Explore 5 Most Beautiful Villages In India
5 days, 7 hours ago

From Malana To Khimsar: Explore 5 Most Beautiful Villages In India

ABP News  

India is rich in tradition and cultures; it boasts about 1000 lavish villages where you can completely escape into your countryside. With village tourism picking up in popularity, one can easily get a dose of rural charm, traditional lifestyle, and rich heritage these days. Malana: Legend has it that a tribe from Alexander’s army broke away and decided to make …

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Airtel becomes first private telco to connect select border villages of Kupwara, Baramulla, Bandipore
5 days, 11 hours ago

Airtel becomes first private telco to connect select border villages of Kupwara, Baramulla, Bandipore

The Hindu  

Bharti Airtel has become the first private telecom operator to launch mobile services in around seven border villages of Kupwara, Baramulla and Bandipore districts of Jammu and Kashmir, the company said on Wednesday. “These villages are located in the Keran, Machhal, Tangdhar, Gurez, and Uri valley regions, spanning the three districts of Kupwara, Baramulla, and Bandipore. Airtel is the only …

Baramulla Kupwara Connect Bharti Airtel Airtel Bandipore
Satellite images reveal China building villages in Bhutan
5 days, 11 hours ago

Satellite images reveal China building villages in Bhutan

Deccan Chronicle  

Strategic Concerns for India China’s construction near Doklam has heightened alarm in New Delhi, particularly over the vulnerability of the Siliguri Corridor, known as the “chicken’s neck.” This narrow stretch of land connects India’s northeastern states to the rest of the country. The standoff began when Indian troops intervened to halt Chinese road construction that would have given China access …

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AP Plans Digitalisation, Streamlining of Land Records, Says Anaganai Satyaprasad
5 days, 22 hours ago

AP Plans Digitalisation, Streamlining of Land Records, Says Anaganai Satyaprasad

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Revenue, Stamps and Registration Minister Anaganai Satyaprasad has announced plans to streamline and digitize all revenue records, so as to simplify the land registration process. Satyaprasad emphasized the government's commitment to providing services in a proper environment and discussed various issues during the regional revenue conference for North Andhra districts here on Tuesday. Special principal secretary RP Sisodia urged …

Land Revenue
Karnataka: Minister assures villagers of rehabilitation, compensation
6 days ago

Karnataka: Minister assures villagers of rehabilitation, compensation

Deccan Chronicle  

Belagavi: Forest, Ecology, and Environment Minister Eshwar B. Khandre has assured that residents of villages within the Bhimgad forest area will be gradually relocated with appropriate compensation. After the legislative session, on Monday night, the Minister visited Talawade along with senior officials from the Forest Department and held discussions with villagers. The Bhimgad forest currently houses 754 families comprising 3,059 …

Families Forest Minister Bhimgad
At the Florida Senior Games, pickleball is the crown jewel. Here's why
6 days, 17 hours ago

At the Florida Senior Games, pickleball is the crown jewel. Here's why

NPR  

At the Florida Senior Games, pickleball is the crown jewel. Here's why toggle caption Zack Wittman for NPR WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. — At the Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus on a recent Tuesday morning, dozens of pickleball players gathered around tournament director Aaron Del Mar. Sponsor Message "It's like they're going back to their younger days when they did this with …

Games Florida Players Tennis Gene Pickleball Villages
Unpaid electricity bills leave Anganwadis in dark, citizens step in
6 days, 23 hours ago

Unpaid electricity bills leave Anganwadis in dark, citizens step in

Hindustan Times  

The merger of 23 villages into Pune Municipal Corporation limits has caused confusion over the payment of 58 Anganwadis functioning in these villages. For the past one-and-half years, electricity bills for 58 Anganwadis in these newly merged villages have remained unpaid, creating hardship for children and staff. “For the past two years, electricity bills for several Anganwadis in Pune city …

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The beautiful Yorkshire villages hoping to ban building new second homes to combat overtourism
1 week ago

The beautiful Yorkshire villages hoping to ban building new second homes to combat overtourism

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Members of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority have released a local plan which will be subject to a formal …

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,026
1 week ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,026

Al Jazeera  

Here is the situation on Monday, December 16: Russia’s army said it had captured the village of Yelyzavetivka in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region, where its troops are steadily advancing. Earlier on Monday, Russia announced it captured the village of Shevchenko also in Donetsk, according to TASS state news agency, quoting Denis Pushilin, the Moscow-installed head of the region. Ukraine’s military …

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'Aajoor': First Bajjikka film gets rave reviews
1 week ago

'Aajoor': First Bajjikka film gets rave reviews

New Indian Express  

“I come from Sitamarhi, known to be the birth place of Goddess Sita. Every person in the movie is from villages in and around Sitamarhi,” said the 27-year-old debutant director, who is at IFFK with two of his associates Avinash Chandra Prakash and Arpith Chhikara. It was first shown at the Kolkata International Film Festival where it bagged the best …

Movie Gets Rave
Delhiwale: Good gur guide
1 week ago

Delhiwale: Good gur guide

Hindustan Times  

Street stall owner Aqeel in Purani Dilli’s Pahari Imli administers his modest establishment of jaggery sherbet almost throughout the year, winding it down only during the brief Delhi winter. It is during the brief Delhi winter when scores of groceries in the two Sadar Bazars of Delhi and Gurugram start to stock many kinds of sweet-tasting jaggery. It is during …

Delhi Gurugram Gajar Gur Variety
People stranded in many low-lying areas of Sivaganga villages
1 week, 1 day ago

People stranded in many low-lying areas of Sivaganga villages

The Hindu  

For the third consecutive day, many low-lying areas were under water and after a causeway had submerged, people were stranded in Pattamangalam, Kandramanikam and Chokkanathapuram villages in Sivaganga district on Sunday. After the Yeriyur Kalungupatti tank received copious inflow, the surplus water started flowing into Manimutharu river. According to a Water Resources department official, the Yeriyur tank, spread on a …

Water
Crop submerged
1 week, 2 days ago

Crop submerged

The Hindu  

Paddy crops ready for harvest on several hundreds acres of land in villages near Thanjavur are submerged under water, leaving farmers distressed over potential losses. Farmers in the affected areas, including R. Suthipattu, Arasapattu, Arimalakkottai, North Natham, and Narthenvankudikadu, rely on irrigation from the Kallanai Canal’s No. “We invested ₹35,000 an acre and the rains have caused complete crop failure,” …

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