Mizoram , Top News
India Today ranks Mizoram as best-performing state in inclusive development
Mizoram was conferred with the “best-performing state in inclusive development” by a leading media organisation of the country in the annual ‘State Of The States Conclave 2020’. The India Today Group’s “State Of The States” survey has adjudged Mizoram as the most improved in terms of economy, health and entrepreneurship. The annual survey ranks the […]
3 years ago
Economy , National , Top News
GST revenue collection at ₹1.04 lakh crore in November
Revenue from Goods and Services Tax (GST) stood at over Rs 1.04 lakh crore in November as against Rs 1.05 lakh crore collected in the previous month, the Finance Ministry said in a statement. The collection in November 2020 is 1.4 per cent higher than in November 2019 when the GST mop-up was Rs 1,03,491 […]
3 years ago
Sikkim , Top News
Sikkim govt announces incentives on cash crops
In some good news for the farmers, Sikkim Agriculture minister LN Sharma on Tuesday informed that the government will provide incentives on cash crops. The State Government has launched the additional incentives scheme for cash crops namely, large cardamom, ginger, turmeric, orange and buckwheat in order to encourage the farmers to increase production, thereby supporting […]
4 years ago
National , Top News
Countries supporting terrorists need to be held accountable in organised manner, says PM Modi
Terrorism is the biggest problem the world is facing at present, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday at the BRICS Summit while adding that all countries need to ensure that the nations that support terrorists are held accountable. “Terrorism is the biggest problem facing the world today. We have to ensure that the countries […]
4 years ago
National , Top News
India is working rapidly to increase its defence capability, make it Atmanirbhar: PM Modi
India is working rapidly to increase its defence capability and make its defence sector Atmanirbhar, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday while addressing the soldiers at Longewala in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The Prime Minister is in Longewala to celebrate Diwali with the security forces. “India is working rapidly to increase its defence capability and make […]
4 years ago
National , Top News
Govt to give Rs 12,000 crore special interest-free 50 year loan to states
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said a special interest-free 50-year loan will be issued to states by the Centre for Rs 12,000 crore capital expenditure. Addressing a press conference ahead of crucial 43rd Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting, Sithraman said, “Capital expenditure — money spent on infrastructure and asset creation — has […]
4 years ago
International , National , Top News
PM Modi makes strong pitch for India’s inclusion in Security Council, calls for reform in character of UN
Making a strong pitch for India’s inclusion as a permanent member of United Nations Security Council, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said “reform in the responses, in the processes, and in the very character of the United Nations is the need of the hour” and wondered as to how long India with its unique […]
4 years ago
National , Top News
It’s time to take bold decisions for making India self-reliant: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged Indian industry leaders to set up globally-competitive domestic supply chains and turn the coronavirus crisis into an opportunity to become a self-reliant nation. “This is not the time for a conservative approach. It is time for bold decisions and bold investments,” he said while addressing the 95th annual […]
4 years ago
Mizoram , Sports , Top News
Mizoram cabinet grants industry status to sports
To give a boost to the sports sector in the state, the Mizoram Cabinet on Friday granted industry status to sports. Speaking to PTI after the cabinet meeting, state Sports minister Robert Romawia Royte said the cabinet has cleared the proposal of the Sports and Youth Service department to grant sports an industry status. He […]
4 years ago
National , Top News
Govt announces Rs 3 lakh crore collateral-free automatic loans for MSMEs
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday announced a series of liquidity measures for millions of small businesses reeling under the impact of COVID-19 lockdown, including collateral-free automatic loans worth Rs 3 lakh crore. Borrowers with up to Rs 25 crore outstanding and Rs 100 crore turnover will be eligible. These loans will have a four-year […]
4 years ago