Maximum GST compensation cess rate for tobacco products capped

New Delhi (IANS) The government has put a cap on the maximum rate of GST compensation cess to be levied on tobacco products like cigarettes and pan masala, among other items.

The cap is among the 75 amendments made in the Finance Bill, which…

Jharkhand's water warrior singlehandedly digs up a vast pond

Ranchi (IANS) Chumbru Tamsoy, a resident of Kumarita village in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district single-handedly dug a 20-ft deep pond measuring 100 by 100 ft.

He never sought help from the government or anyone else for this.

The…

Mid-air collision between Air India, Nepal Airlines aircraft averted, 2 suspended

New Delhi (IANS) A major accident was averted on Friday when an Air India and Nepal Airlines aircraft came close to colliding with each other over Kathmandu, reports said on Sunday.

The mid-air collision was averted after the warning systems…

Women's World Boxing C'ships: Nikhat Zareen clinches gold

New Delhi (IANS) India's boxing sensation Nikhat Zareen defeated Nguyen Thi Tam of Vietnam 5-0 in the final to win her second Women's World Championships gold medal, here on Sunday.

Nikhat started her bout in attacking mode. She didn't…

MLA Pradeep Yadav writes to CM to change summer timings of government schools

Ranchi: MLA Pradeep Yadav has written a letter to Chief Minister Hemant Soren through which he has urged him to make changes in the summer timings of the government schools in the state.

He said that instructions have been issued by the Education Department…

Healthcare services should remain accessible and affordable for future generations: Governor

Ranchi: Jharkhand Governor C.P.Radhakrishnan has stressed upon the need of a collaborative effort from all stakeholders for a healthcare system accessible, affordable and sustainable to all.

Addressing the inaugural session of PHD Chambers of…

More than 5,000 athletes to participate in Coal India Marathon on Sunday

Ranchi: More than 5,000 athletes will participate in the Coal India marathon which will be held in the capital on Sunday. The marathon event is being organized across four categories in which a total of 5714 participants have registered out of which…

March 23rd will be remembered in India for struggle and courage: Alok Dubey

Ranchi: State Congress Committee senior leaders Alok Kumar Dubey, Lal Kishore Nath Shahdeo and Dr Rajesh Gupta Chhotu said that the day of 23rd will once again be remembered in the history of India for struggle and courage.

He said that all…

Jharkhand Governor says Sarhul inspires to protect

Ranchi: Jharkhand governor C P Radhakrishnan underlined the importance of Sarhul in the wake of global warming threat across the world. Addressing the people at the regional and tribal language department of Ranchi University to celebrate the festival…

Chief Minister calls for collective efforts so that cities remain green as villages

Ranchi: Chief Minister Hemant Soren said that if people will not able to preserve nature then the coming generation will have to face many big problems.

Addressing the Sarhul Mahotsav organized by the Siramtoli Sarna Samiti he said that people…