Real estate prices in Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh have doubled since the Ram temple ‘bhoomi pujan’ ceremony with scores of people wishing to own a property in the holy land. Property prices went up by 30-40 per cent after the Supreme Court verdict in November last year and have doubled … Read more
Temporary retention of GST cess pending reconciliation not diversion: FinMin sources
New Delhi, Sep 26 (PTI) Finance ministry sources have countered CAG audit finding of central government wrongly retaining Rs 47,272 crore of GST compensation cess meant for states, saying temporary retention cannot be termed as diversion. Days after the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) flagged that the Centre in the … Read more
Never lost self-belief even after the worst 20 balls I ever played: Rahul Tewatia
Rahul Tewatia, who became an overnight star by smashing West Indian pacer Sheldon Cottrell for five sixes in an over, says his self-belief did not waver despite the “worst 20 balls” he ever played early in his roller-coaster knock. Tewatia struggled to connect with the ball initially after he was … Read more
Fighting erupts between Armenia, Azerbaijan; 18 killed
Yerevan (Armenia): Fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces has erupted again over the disputed separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh and the territory’s defence ministry said 16 soldiers and two civilians have been killed and more than 100 others wounded. Azerbaijan’s president, meanwhile, says his military has suffered losses, but gave no … Read more
Farmers playing major role in building Aatmanirbhar Bharat: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the farm sector is playing a major role in efforts to build a self-reliant India. Speaking on various issues during his monthly ‘Mann Ki Baat’ broadcast, Modi said many farmers benefited after fruits, vegetables were brought out of APMC Act in … Read more
Kerala Startup Mission to organise “She Loves Tech India” competition
Kerala Startup Mission is organising a virtual competition in association with She Loves Tech to create a pan-India network for entrepreneurs, firms and investors to promote technology for women and women in technology. The competition aims to boost businesses led by women and any entrepreneur with a technology that is … Read more
First Tram Library of India launched in Kolkata
The specially designed Tram Library will have books and magazines, including those on competitive examinations such as the civil services, WBCS, GRE, or GMAT in order to attract readers from various educational institutions along its route. The tram library, will travel regularly between Shyambazar and Esplanade, traversing 4.5 km through … Read more
Does India Have Enough Money to Buy and Distribute COVID19 Vaccine?
Adar Poonawalla, The CEO and Owner of Serum Institute of India has raised a concern regarding India’s current financial situation to fund a Covid19 vaccine. “Quick question, will the Government of India have 80,000 crores available, over the next one year? Because that’s what India needs, to buy and distribute … Read more
TikTok parent company ByteDance gives cash bonuses to employees in India
TikTok parent Bytedance has issued cash bonuses to employees in India, despite a ban remains in place for the Chinese short video making app TikTok. Bytedance has given cash bonuses to employees who had worked for 26 or more days between July and August to monetarily assist during the coronavirus … Read more
Rs 140 crore to be spent for ramping up infrastructure at SMC&H : Himanta
Silchar: A whopping Rs.140 crore will be spent for ramping up the health infrastructure at Silchar Medical College and Hospital. This was disclosed by State Health and Family Welfare, Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma while inaugurating a 40-bedded ICU and 40-bedded COVID ward at SMC&H on Saturday, stated a press release. … Read more