Chennai: Liquor will soon cost more in Tamil Nadu as the govt on Friday introduced a bill to amend the Tamil Nadu Value Added Tax Act, 2006, proposing an additional ‘environmental and social welfare cess’ on the sale of liquor.The proposed cess, capped at ₹20 per unit container, will be levied in addition to the…
Hyderabad: The Telangana govt has decided to revive district irrigation advisory panels immediately. The panels—comprising the district collectors, officials from the irrigation and agriculture departments, elected representatives and other stakeholders—must meet before and during every crop season to assess reservoir and canal supplies and advise farmers on crops that can be safely cultivated in each…
CM Suvendu Adhikari at the ‘Tiranga’ rally at Hazra on Friday Kolkata: CM Suvendu Adhikari has urged people, irrespective of their caste, creed, religion or political affiliation, to join the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ rally on Aug 10. On Friday, Adhikari launched the campaign from his Bhowanipore constituency, walking from Alipore to Hazra with several ministers,…
The injured have been identified as Gursimran Mand, Bhavjot of Ludhiana, and Ambala police personnel Rakesh Kumar and Kulbir Rana. AAMBALA: Gursimran Singh Mand (Gandhi), national president of the International Anti-Khalistan Front, who is protected by Central paramilitary security, was allegedly attacked by a group of youths and his car was extensively damaged at Panjokhra…
Aizawl: The Aizawl bench of Gauhati high court on Friday stayed the framing of charges against two former Mizoram tourism ministers and a former legislator in connection with alleged irregularities in the Swadesh Darshan 1.0 eco-adventure circuit project.Justice Budi Habung ordered that the proceedings be kept in abeyance until August 17, when the matter will…
Reshu Gupta, who suffered severe burn injuries addressing a press conference Friday Reshu Gupta, who suffered severe burn injuries addressing a press conference Friday Reshu Gupta, who suffered severe burn injuries addressing a press conference Friday Reshu Gupta, who suffered severe burn injuries addressing a press conference Friday Reshu Gupta, who suffered severe burn injuries…
“Stop buying petrol, diesel vehicles until govt clarifies stand”: Arvind Kejriwal over E20 fuel concerns Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday appealed to people to stop buying petrol and diesel vehicles until the government makes its stand clear on E20 fuel.Kejriwal alleged that the government had not conducted proper testing for…
Billionaire Michael Moritz’s newest bet to transform San Francisco is being driven by Crankstart – a private family foundation. Billionaire Michael Moritz and his wife, artist Harriet Heyman, are offering up to $150 million for ideas that could improve life in San Francisco, launching a global competition to address the city’s housing affordability crisis and…
Global food prices rise in July as cereals, oils and sugar get costlier Plates around the world got a little pricier in July. Prices of cereals, vegetable oils and sugar rose during the month, while meat and dairy prices fell, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.The FAO Food Price…
A mix of romance, humour and emotion takes centre stage in the trailer of Vishwanath and Sons. The upcoming Suriya-starrer has been building curiosity ahead of its theatrical release, and the trailer now gives audiences a clearer look at the world created by director Venky Atluri. Blending family emotions with lighter moments, the film promises…
