‘More financial sops being considered for northeast’
November 16th, 2011 - 5:45 pm ICT by IANS
Agartala, Nov 16 (IANS) The central government may provide additional financial sops to the economically weak and revenue-starved northeastern states, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar said here Wednesday quoting ... Read more...
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Help sought for tribals’ livelihood plans in Tripura
November 16th, 2011 - 5:18 pm ICT by IANS
Agartala, Nov 16 (IANS) Tripura has sought Rs.440 crore from the central government to undertake livelihood schemes for thousands of tribals who have got title deeds in the state ... Read more...
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Bengal warns businessmen of action for not paying taxes
November 15th, 2011 - 6:02 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Nov 15 (IANS) Observing that West Bengal had a low tax compliance rate, state Finance Minister Amit Mitra Tuesday urged the business community to cooperate with the government in ... Read more...
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Tripura seeks fiscal package of Rs.14,600 crore
November 15th, 2011 - 5:01 pm ICT by IANS
Agartala, Nov 15 (IANS) Stricken with severe fiscal crisis, the Left Front government in Tripura has sought a Rs.14,600 crore ($2.8 billion) financial package from the central government to ... Read more...
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PM will decide petrol price issue: Pranab
November 8th, 2011 - 3:53 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Nov 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will decide on the issue of petrol prices after discussing the matter Tuesday with MPs of United Progressive Alliance (UPA) partner ... Read more...
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Trinamool MPs to meet PM Tuesday over petrol prices
November 7th, 2011 - 8:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi/Kolkata, Nov 7 (IANS) After threatening to pull out of the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) over the recent hike in petrol prices, a delegation of Trinamool Congress ... Read more...
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Media plays puppeteer in Kerala politics (Kerala Newsletter)
October 31st, 2011 - 3:35 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 31 (IANS) A fierce competition in Kerala's media industry, led by its shrill TV channels, has given the already colourful state politics the pace of a melodramatic reality ... Read more...
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Achuthanandan’s son faces suspension
October 26th, 2011 - 10:14 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 26 (IANS) Former Kerala chief minister and Leader of Opposition V.S. Achuthanandan's son V.A. Arun Kumar is likely to be suspended from a state-run institute due to alleged ... Read more...
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We are being maligned: Dhanalaxmi Bank official
October 22nd, 2011 - 8:23 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 22 (IANS) The Dhanalaxmi Bank has dismissed as having "no merit" ongoing campaigns allegedly aimed at maligning the institution and raising doubts about the financial health of the ... Read more...
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More trouble for Achuthanandan’s son
October 21st, 2011 - 9:25 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 21 (IANS) Education Minister P.K. Abdu Rabb Friday told the Kerala assembly that very strong action would be taken against V.A. Arun Kumar, the son of veteran CPI-M ... Read more...
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TCS inks Rs.94-crore deal to automate Karnataka treasury
October 18th, 2011 - 8:22 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Oct 18 (IANS) India's top IT bellwether, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Tuesday signed a Rs.94-crore deal with the Karnataka government to automate its treasury and finance department operations."As per ... Read more...
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Kudankulam protesters to resume struggle Tuesday
October 17th, 2011 - 11:35 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Oct 17 (IANS) The anti-Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) agitators are gearing up to resume from Tuesday their struggle to demand the scrapping of the Rs.13,000 crore project ... Read more...
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Scrapping Kudankulam will affect Tamil Nadu’s industry: PM
October 12th, 2011 - 7:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday told Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa that the state's industrialisation would be impacted by the non-availability of electricity ... Read more...
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Protest against Kudankulam project resumes
October 9th, 2011 - 9:00 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Oct 9 (IANS) Dissatisfied with the outcome of the meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh two days ago, anti-Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) activists Sunday resumed their protest ... Read more...
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Kudankulam project: Two memorandums to be given to PM
October 6th, 2011 - 5:30 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Oct 6 (IANS) Two memorandums, reflecting the divergent views of the Tamil Nadu government and the anti-nuclear power activists, on the upcoming Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project are expected ... Read more...
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Indian states’ finance ministers conclude Europe tour
September 17th, 2011 - 5:51 pm ICT by IANS
Brussels, Sep 17 (IANS) A delegation of state finance ministers from India concluded a ten-day tour of Europe Friday after studying the implementation of the VAT system in ... Read more...
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GST panel asks centre for more flexible approach
August 19th, 2011 - 9:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) An empowered committee of state finance ministers Friday urged the central government to show more flexibility in its approach to ensure timely introduction of the ... Read more...
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FICCI wants flat 12 percent GST and all sectors under it
August 18th, 2011 - 7:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) The proposed goods and services tax (GST) regime should have a uniform rate of 12 percent and all sectors should be covered under it as ... Read more...
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Traders’ strike affects Kashmir Valley
August 9th, 2011 - 3:10 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Aug 9 (IANS) Life across Kashmir Valley was adversely affected Tuesday by a strike called by local traders and transporters against increase in taxes charged from them by the ... Read more...
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Chandy gives up vigilance portfolio after probe order
August 9th, 2011 - 1:58 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 9 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Tuesday gave up the vigilance portfolio after a court ordered a fresh probe into his role in the palm oil import ... Read more...
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Tamil Nadu provides for free cattle, laptops in budget
August 4th, 2011 - 7:15 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Aug 4 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Finance Minister O. Pannerselvam Thursday presented the state budget for this fiscal, setting aside Rs.8,900 crore for freebies such as laptops, fans, mixers, cattle, ... Read more...
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Manmohan Singh moves into quick policy decision mode
July 31st, 2011 - 4:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, working virtually round the clock with the minimum of sleep, has followed up the reshuffle of his cabinet with crucial ... Read more...
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Haryana treasuries to have electronic payment system
July 21st, 2011 - 8:07 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, July 21 (IANS) All payments of above Rs.10,000, including salaries to government employees, will now be made by treasuries across Haryana through the electronic payment system (EPS), a minister ... Read more...
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Kerala opposition demands emergency assembly session
July 20th, 2011 - 10:30 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, July 20 (IANS) The Left opposition in Kerala Wednesday petitioned the governor for an emergency session of the state assembly, alleging irregularities in the passage of a bill.Speaking to ... Read more...
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Maximum possible assistance to Bengal: Pranab
July 16th, 2011 - 11:58 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, July 16 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Saturday said the central government will provide the maximum possible financial assistance to West Bengal."It is already known that Rs.22,224 ... Read more...
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Excise official hints at delay in new tax regime
June 28th, 2011 - 10:26 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, June 28 (IANS) Citing constitutional amendments and other legislative procedures, Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) Chairman S.D. Majumder Tuesday said the government's plan to roll out the ... Read more...
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Kerala assembly begins with opposition walkout
June 27th, 2011 - 1:50 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, June 27 (IANS) The first session of the newly-elected Kerala assembly began on a stormy note Monday, with the opposition Left walking out after the speaker disallowed their demand ... Read more...
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Britain to ’strongly support’ Bengal’s development
June 23rd, 2011 - 8:37 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, June 23 (IANS) The British government will "strongly support" West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Benerjee's plan for development of the state and will look for different ways to ensure ... Read more...
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I will be an impartial speaker: Karthikeyan
June 22nd, 2011 - 10:44 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, June 22 (IANS) Kerala assembly Speaker G. Karthikeyan Wednesday said he was not worried about the wafer-thin majority of the Congress-led United Democratic Front and would act impartially."I will ... Read more...
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India to reform government financial reporting system
June 21st, 2011 - 9:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) India will soon introduce a new accounting system to bring better transparency and accountability in financial reporting of government institutions, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee ... Read more...
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State finance ministers to discuss accounting reforms
June 20th, 2011 - 7:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Finance ministers from states and union territories and secretaries of various departments of federal and state governments are scheduled to meet here Tuesday to ... Read more...
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Confident of strengthened trade ties with Bengal: US official
June 17th, 2011 - 7:56 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, June 17 (IANS) A top US diplomat Friday exuded confidence in the commitment of West Bengal's new regime to developing bilateral commercial ties but said the region faced ... Read more...
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Mamata to address industrialists June 18
June 15th, 2011 - 7:30 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, June 15 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will address a gathering of captains of industry and chambers of commerce here Saturday to outline her blueprint for ... Read more...
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Look forward to discussions with Mitra: Asim Dasgupta
June 2nd, 2011 - 1:10 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, June 1 (IANS) Reacting to West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra's allegation of mismanaging the state treasury, former state finance minister Asim Dasgupta Wednesday said a discussion between the ... Read more...
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UPA playing politics while allocating funds: Tripura minister
June 1st, 2011 - 4:08 pm ICT by IANS
Agartala, June 1 (IANS) Stating that centre-state relations had deteriorated under the United Progressive Alliance's (UPA) regime, a Tripura minister Wednesday alleged that the central government was allocating funds ... Read more...
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