As Xi Jinping’s first term ends and his second begins, it is a particularly opportune moment to evaluate the major changes he has wrought in Chinese politics. Prior to his assumption of power, ...

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state government will provide Rs 50,000 to each local self-government institution to cover the expenses of preparing detailed project reports (DPR) under the One Local Body One ...

The Kerala Governor’s obduracy in not signing the Ordinance to strengthen the Local-Self Governments (LSG) is creating a serious crisis in the State, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has alleged.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state government seems to have taken a U-turn on its anti-corruption crusade by exempting local self-governments (LSGs) from e-tendering public works. According to an order ...

Empowered LSGs will be in a position to deliver better quality of life to citizens. In light of the severe deficiencies observed, it is necessary to review and strengthen LSG institutions with the ...

The State government, as part of its initiative to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR), has formulated an innovative accreditation system for certifying health-care institutions and community as ...