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August 8, 2016 9:01 PM

E-filing of I-T returns rises by 9.8%

Over 226 Lakh e-returns filed in this financial year so far as compared to around 71 Lakh for the same period in last financial year. <br/><br/>Financial Ministry in a release said, the growth is over 9.8 per cent even if comparison is made with E-returns filed of around 206 Lakh as on S...

August 8, 2016 9:01 PM

Corruption in MGNREGA stopped by direct payments: Govt

Government today said that the corruption in Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme has been stopped by making payment of wages directly to the bank accounts of labourers and strengthening the monitoring system. <br/><br/>During the Question Hour in Rajya...

August 8, 2016 8:51 PM

Maneka Gandhi launches social media campaign on Daughters Day

Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi today launched a social media campaign in New Delhi to mark the Daughters Day to be celebrated on Thursday. <br/><br/>She said, this opportunity is being used by the Ministry to engage citizens to celebrate the young women and girls in t...

August 8, 2016 7:54 PM

J&K: Unidentified militant killed in encounter near LoC

In Jammu & Kashmir, an unidentified militant was killed in an encounter near Line of Control in Machhil Sector of north Kashmir&apos;s Kupwara district. The area is about 150 Kms in north of Srinagar headquarters. Three BSF personnel including a junior officer also lost their lives during the en...

August 8, 2016 7:54 PM

Mehbooba Mufti discusses Kashmir situation with Rajnath Singh

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi and discussed the situation in Kashmir valley. <br/><br/>She discussed the unrest in Kashmir in the wake of killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani in an encounter with sec...

August 8, 2016 7:54 PM

Lok sabha takes up discussion on GST bill

The Lok Sabha will vote on Amendments to 122nd Constitution Amendment Bill as approved by the Rajya Sabha in a shortwhile from now. The bill will pave the way for the roll out of Goods and Services Tax, GST regime across the country.<br/><br/>Intervening at the end of four hour long disc...

August 8, 2016 7:27 PM

Lok Sabha to vote for GST Bill in a shortwhile from now

The Lok Sabha will vote on Amendments to 122nd Constitution Amendment Bill as approved by the Rajya Sabha in a shortwhile from now. The bill will pave the way for the roll out of Goods and Services Tax, GST regime across the country.<br/><br/>Intervening at the end of four hour long disc...

August 8, 2016 6:30 PM

PM interacts with Village Pradhans from Varanasi Parliamentary Constituency

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today interacted with Village Pradhans from Varanasi Parliamentary Constituency at his residence in New Delhi. <br/><br/>An official release said, during the interaction, Mr Modi encouraged the Pradhans to work towards total vaccination, zero school dropouts ...

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