Bhopal/Dhar, Feb 19 (IANS) Tensions flared in the tribal-dominated areas of Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh as villagers violently protested limestone quarry sampling activities on Thursday. The sampling was linked to a proposed cement factory, highlighting deep-seated concerns over land rights, environmental impact, and forced industrial projects on tribal territories.The incident unfolded in Kheladi village under Kukshi Assembly constituency, where a team from a cement producer was conducting …
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New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is set to launch initiatives, including PANCHAM – Panchayat Assistance and Messaging Chatbot — developed in collaboration with UNICEF, it was announced on Saturday.The Ministry will organise a felicitation function on Sunday to honour elected Panchayat representatives invited as Special Guests to witness the Republic Day Parade 2026 at Kartavya Path in New Delhi.The honourees will be felicitated by Union Minister of State for Panchayati …
Bhubaneswar, Dec 23 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday announced that special Gram Sabhas will be organised on December 24 across all PESA areas in the state on the occasion of the National PESA Mahotsav. In a video message shared on the official X handle of CMO, CM Majhi extended warm greetings to the tribal communities of the Scheduled Areas in Odisha on the occasion of the National PESA Mahotsav, to be jointly organised by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj and the Ministr…