916 arrested during 8th phase of panchayat poll in Bihar

Last Updated: Thursday, May 12, 2011, 18:56

Altogether 916 persons were arrested and sporadic incidents of violence on Thursday marred the 8th phase of panchayat election in Bihar which recorded a turnout of around 59 per cent.

EC rejected central forces in Bihar panchayat polls

Last Updated: Saturday, April 30, 2011, 22:07

The state election commissioner of Bihar on Saturday said Election Commission of India for rejecting the state poll panel`s demand for deployment of central forces during ongoing panchayat polls in Bihar.

Bihar panchayat poll candidate killed

Last Updated: Saturday, April 30, 2011, 14:31

The fourth phase of panchayat polls is being held amidst tight security in Bihar under the shadow of the gunning down of a candidate for the post of mukhia late last night in Vishanpur village in Khagaria district.

Bihar panchayat poll candidate found hanging from tree

Last Updated: Friday, April 29, 2011, 14:06

The body of a candidate contesting the ongoing Bihar panchayat polls was found hanging from a tree Friday morning, police said.

Bitterly-fought Phase-1 K’taka panchayat poll held

Last Updated: Sunday, December 26, 2010, 18:40

Polling was held for Panchayats in 12 districts of Karnataka in the first phase of the elections.

First phase of panchayat poll in Jharkhand peaceful

Last Updated: Saturday, November 27, 2010, 17:32

: The first of the five-phase panchayat elections in Jharkhand passed off peacefully Saturday with 47 per cent votes cast.

J&K govt doubtful on conducting Panchayat polls: PDP

Last Updated: Friday, November 12, 2010, 19:56

Accusing the state government of de-establishing democratic institutions, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Friday said the intention of the ruling coalition was not clear about holding Panchayat elections in the State.

J&K govt determined to hold panchayat poll: Omar

Last Updated: Thursday, October 21, 2010, 21:39

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said his government is determined to hold panchayat elections in the next few months.

Panchayat poll in J-K in Sept-Oct: Omar

Last Updated: Thursday, May 13, 2010, 20:50

The panchayat polls in Jammu and Kashmir would be held later this year to transfer power to the people at grass roots, chief minister Omar Abdullah said today.

Two killed during panchayat poll violence, nearly 30 hurt

Last Updated: Sunday, January 31, 2010, 20:16

Two persons were killed and nearly 30 others injured in incidents of violence during second phase of panchayat elections in Rajasthan, police said on Sunday.

Polling begins for first phase of panchayat polls in Raj

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 20, 2010, 13:40

An estimated 20 percent voter turn out was on Wednesday recorded during the first two hours of polling in the first phase of Panchyati Raj elections in Rajasthan.