Times News NetworkNew Delhi: In action against tax evasion and the illegal trade in tobacco products, Delhi govt’s GST department has seized 4.2 lakh sticks of imported cigarettes worth around Rs 65 lakh, according to an official statement Wednesday.During a routine inspection, an anti-evasion branch team of GST department seized a vehicle carrying the imported…
The measures are meant to improve transparency Mumbai: The Maharashtra common entrance test (CET) cell has decided to appoint observers at select private colleges and mandate video recording of institute-level admissions for technical education courses in a bid to improve transparency.The measures will apply to admissions conducted after completion of the centralised admission process (CAP)…
Bengaluru: Karnataka govt has invited public suggestions on its draft comprehensive parking rules for Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), with stakeholders and citizens given time till Sept 10 to submit their feedback.The rules propose annual parking permit fee, ranging from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 depending on the type of car, for parking vehicles in front…
A hunger strike called by nearly 50 differently-abled unemployed teachers entered the third day on Wednesday, at Commissionerate of the Welfare of the Differently Abled office on Kamarajar Salai in Chennai. Photo.C Suresh Kumar Chennai: Tamil Nadu govt will withdraw cases registered between May 2021 and April 2026 against farmers and teachers who participated in…
Hyderabad: A three-member gang circulating alleged counterfeit currency was busted at Balapur on Wednesday. Task Force sleuths of Shamshabad zone seized Rs 2.91 lakh worth of fake Indian currency notes (FICN) from their possession.The arrested accused were identified as Ramavath Ramu alias Mohammed, 36, a food delivery executive, Ramavath Mothilal, 35, a bike-taxi rider, and…
The strike entered its 28th day on Wednesday Gurgaon: The strike by sanitation workers will continue till Sunday, the workers’ union leading the protest has announced.Haryana Municipal Employees Union alleged that despite their 28-day strike, govt had failed to make efforts to reach a settlement and is using intimidation to suppress the protest.Union leaders claimed…
The illegal structure on the roof of the Ward 39 councillor’s office is demolished by KMC Kolkata: KMC on Monday sealed the party office of Mohammad Jasimuddin, former Trinamool councillor of Ward 39 in the Jorasanko area, and demolished an unauthorised floor above that was being used to keep party merchandise.The move was part of…
Ghaziabad: Three men have been arrested for allegedly extorting money from an Indirapuram businessman by posing as senior govt officials. The accused allegedly threatened to arrest the businessman and shut down his firm unless he paid Rs 15 crore to settle an alleged CBI notice.On Tuesday, the businessman, Vikas Mittal, filed a complaint at Indirapuram…
Played on makeshift courts four years ago, the spot has now dedicated facilities Panaji: The sharp thwack of a pickleball meeting a paddle cuts through the afternoon air at Assagao. Players rush towards the net, return shots and reset for the next point, while others watch from the sidelines, waiting for their turn.It is a…
Varanasi: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), BHU signed an MoU with Talendy Holdings Pvt Ltd on Monday to strengthen industry–academia collaboration and facilitate greater internship and career opportunities for students with Japanese and international companies.IIT-BHU director Prof Amit Patra said, “This partnership is a significant step towards strengthening IIT-BHU’s engagement with Japanese industry and expanding…
