Touted as the biggest tax reform since independence, the Goods and Service Tax (GST) will be launched by the government in a grand function in Parliament’s Central Hall. The gathering will begin at 10:45 pm. It will continue for around 80 minutes on June 30. Since it is going to[Read More…]
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Sustaining higher education a challenge: President
Jadavpur University centre of Naxal ideology: BJP
Condemning Monday night’s violence on CRPF personnel in Chhattisgarh, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday questioned the West Bengal administration for not taking firm decisions concerning the increasing ‘Maoist activities’ in one of Bengals’ top educational institution: Jadavpur university. BJP national secretary Rahul Sinha said, “The government should take[Read More…]
Congress meets President over EVM tampering
‘India, B’desh’s efforts to continue for growth’
High time to act on judicial reforms: Prez
We are proud of forces, says Pranab Mukherjee on surgical strikes
Praising government’s decision of surgical strikes, President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said that the defence forces successfully conducted strike to prevent infiltration by terrorists. “We are proud of the forces, and the exemplary courage and valour displayed by them,” President said while addressing joint session of parliament. He added that[Read More…]
Jallikattu: TN ordinance sent to President
Empowerment of women possible through education: President Mukherjee
Praising role of Mahila Dakshata Samiti in women’s empowerment on Saturday, President Pranab Mukherjee said real empowerment of women would be possible only through education. “Real empowerment of women will be possible only through education, encouragement of economic self-dependence and provision of opportunities enabling the unfolding of one’s full potential,”[Read More…]
For god’s sake, do your job… Pranab Mukherjee to lawmakers
As the Parliament logjam entered into its third week, President Pranab Mukherjee asked the Opposition to not disrupt Parliament over demonetisation issue. “For demonstration, you can choose any other places. But for God’s sake, do your job. You are meant to transact business. You are meant to devote your time[Read More…]
President supports Prime Minister’s proposal of conducting simultaneous elections
President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday supported PM Modi’s idea of conducting simultaneous elections to Parliament and state Assemblies. He said, “all participants of the political spectrum” can brainstorm on how to tackle this issue.” This idea was first given by PM who raised the issue of continuous elections on different[Read More…]