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No stimulus but more Covid exemptions in GST announced by FM

According to the finance minister at the GST council, no final decision has been made on a fresh stimulus plan to boost the economy amid the pandemic.

May 29, 2021

GST Council extends compliance relief for taxpayers

The GST Council's 43rd meeting continued to provide relief to taxpayers, particularly small taxpayers, who have been disproportionately impacted by the Covid outbreak's second wave. For taxpayers with an annual income of up to Rs 2 crore, FY 2020-21 will be optional.

May 29, 2021

Travancore Devasom board's revenue nose-dives from Rs 261 cr to 21 cr

With temples under the Travancore Devasom Board (TDB) practically closed to devotees on account of the Covid pandemic, the TDB has been in a bad shape.

May 28, 2021

What's happening in Lakshadweep: Development or onslaught on Cultural heritage [Explained]

The Draft Lakshadweep Development Authority Regulation, 2021 (LDAR 2021), has drawn flak from all quarters for not only being 'autocratic' but also for endangering the islands' cultural heritage and delicate ecosystem in the name of development.

May 28, 2021

Centre approves ₹5 lakh to families of scribes who died of COVID-19; expresses condolences

In the financial year 2020-21, the Central Government provided such assistance to 41 families of the journalists deceased due to Covid taking the total number to 67.

May 27, 2021

Leave no one behind; J&K LG commits long-term support to COVID-affected families

J&K government has taken several initiatives to help those who have been affected by COVID-19 and the Lt Governor is making no stone is left unturned.

May 27, 2021

J&K's effective relief measures benefit lakhs amid COVID pandemic [details]

J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha assessed the effective implementation of the welfare schemes in the valley, which has benefitted lakhs.

May 24, 2021

EU Covid passport scheme to start from July 1

The European Union's (EU) Covid-19 passport scheme will be up and running from July 1, European Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders said.

May 22, 2021

Lieutanant Governor of J&K Manoj Sinha releasing 'annual report promoting good governance' on Wednesday

Notwithstanding COVID restrictions, J&K collects record ₹4,890 crore in GST during FY 2020-21 [details]

Despite three-month lockdown, excise revenue also registers a 5.36 % hike.

May 19, 2021

Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board

Won't cancel Class 10 and Class 12 exams; Karnataka education min amid COVID spike

S. Suresh Kumar, Karnataka's education minister, said on Monday that the state government has not yet decided whether or not to cancel Class 10 and Class 12 exams. Students preparing for the SSLC and PU II year exams are encouraged to keep studying.

May 17, 2021

Deja Vu: With no food or wages, migrant workers stuck in Bengaluru; NGO rushes to their help

Lockdown during the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic has started hitting the migrant workers in Bengaluru. Caught in a state of despair, they want to return

May 14, 2021

Wheat procurement as of May 1 up 1/3rd over last year: Food Ministry

Procurement of wheat in the current Rabi Marketing Session is seeing a one-third increase over the corresponding period last year, with 341.77 lakh metric tonne (LMT) procured on MSP till May 1, an official statement said on Wednesday.

May 13, 2021

J&K LG announces relief measures for families who've lost loved ones to Covid [details]

The government is adopting other mitigation strategies and all concerned officers have been directed to ensure the supply of ration to all ration card holders on priority. I

May 11, 2021

Beware of oxygen cylinder scam; B'luru police warns of fake verified leads [details]

Oxygen cylinder scams are becoming shockingly common, where desperate people in need are lured into traps and end up losing money.