Chennai, March 1 (IANS) Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) founder and president S. Ramadoss on Saturday urged the Central government to increase the fund allocation to state governments by 50 per cent. In a statement, Ramadoss referred to reports that the central government has asked the 16th Finance Commission to reduce the states’ share of central … Read more
Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) The Maharashtra government on Tuesday announced three per cent increase in dearness allowance (DA) of about 14 lakh employees. The revised DA along with the arrears of eight months will be paid along with the February salary. This will lead to the monthly burden of Rs 150 crore on the state … Read more
Agartala, Feb 22 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday said that to increase revenue from various sectors and improve tax collection, modern technologies are being utilised and digital awareness among the taxpayers would be further expanded. Inaugurating ‘GST Jaagrookta Abhiyan’, the Chief Minister said that to increase revenue from diverse sectors and to … Read more
Bhopal, Feb 19 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday said the state government has targeted to increase irrigation area up one crore hectares by 2028-29 from 50 lakh hectares at present. Yadav noted that the irrigated area in Madhya Pradesh has expanded considerably in the past few years, which needs to be increased further, … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) As they announced to elevate the ties to a strategic partnership, India and Qatar on Tuesday also expressed happiness at the signing of the revised Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement and expediting negotiations on the India-Qatar Bilateral Investment Treaty. During their comprehensive talks held at Hyderabad House, Prime Minister Narendra Modi … Read more
Mumbai, February 18 (IANS) The Maharashtra Fisheries Department has set up an enforcement cell to take strict action against unauthorised fishing boats and thereby ensure sustainable fishing and maritime security in the maritime areas, officials said. State Fisheries and Ports Minister Nitesh Rane on Tuesday said that the department’s move to launch drone patrolling in … Read more
Bengaluru, Feb 13 (IANS) Under fire over fare hike in Namma Bengaluru Metro, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah appealed to the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) on Thursday to reduce fare hike. The Congress-led Karnataka government has been facing criticism from all corners, including the public over the steep ticket price hike. Following the price … Read more
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 12 ( IANS) Kerala attracted 2,22,46,989 tourists in 2024, which marked a substantial increase of 21 per cent from the pre-pandemic period said, Minister for Tourism and Public Works P A Mohamed Riyas in the State Assembly on Wednesday. “This huge upsurge in tourist arrivals shows that in the last couple of years, … Read more
Bhubaneswar, Feb 6 (IANS) The Odisha government on Thursday proposed the 16th Finance Commission to enhance the share of states in the Central tax revenue to 50 per cent. Addressing the media persons following a meeting with the finance commission here on Thursday, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said that the states are currently receiving … Read more