When you think getting access to the new ₹2000 is tough, think again. When the whole nation is reeling under severe cash crunch, the new notes are flying high, like literally, at a programme organised by a famous Gujarati folk singer Kirtidan Gadhvi. In a video that Newsd accessed, a[Read More…]
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Kolkata hospitals reach out patients facing cash crunch
With the cash crunch presenting a serious problem to patients in making payments to the medical facilities for treatment received, most Kolkata hospitals in the city have come forward to help them by accepting cheques and debit or credit cards. Some hospitals in the city are also accepting undertaking in[Read More…]
Gujarat newspaper’s April Fools’ prank over ban on notes comes true
An April Fools’ Day prank carried as news item by a local daily in Gujarat saying the government will ban ₹500, ₹1,000 notes has returned to haunt them. The paper has been flooded with calls ever since the government demonetised them. The daily, Akila, is now at pains explaining that[Read More…]
New ₹500, ₹2000 currency notes in ATMs from November 11: Government
The new Rs 500 and Rs 2,000 currency notes will be available at bank ATMs when they start operating again from Friday, Finance Secretary Ashok Lavasa said on Wednesday. “There are going to be some difficulties which they (people) will face but for their convenience, a number of steps have[Read More…]
Showering currency notes on bar girls against their dignity: Supreme Court
The apex court of India has supported the Maharashtra government’s law banning showering of currency notes on girls in dance bars. However, the SC has questioned the state government for allegedly putting unnecessary conditions on bar owners like installation of CCTV cameras inside and ban on liquor during performances, which[Read More…]