Liquor consumption in India; here's why MHA guidelines allow alcohol sale amid lockdown
The lockdown has also dried up GST collection for states, which were already dealing with a loss in revenue as the Centre was slow to compensate for the GST shortfall.
May 05, 2020, 16:02 PM IST
Ban on liquor hits states' revenue amid COVID-19 lockdown; here're some interesting facts
In the financial year 2019-20, different states budgeted for Rs 1.70 lakh crore through tax on sale of liquor. The taxes from liquor sale accounted for 15-25% of the state's own tax revenue.
May 05, 2020, 00:17 AM IST
Lockdown 3.0: Several manufacturing firms resume operations; many retailers open shops, some face difficulties
On the retail front, it was a mixed bag with several shops reopening after days of being shut while some had to be closed early again due to intervention by local authorities.
May 04, 2020, 21:38 PM IST
Hyundai Motor India to begin preparations to re-start production on May 6
The company plans to re-start its preparatory operations in the Irungattukkottai-based factory on May 6 while adhering to guidelines laid out by the government authorities, Hyundai Motor India said in a statement.
May 04, 2020, 21:17 PM IST
India's GDP growth to contract by 20% in June quarter, says ICRA report amid COVID-19 lockdown extension
On May 2, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, however, underlined the need for new structural reforms and expedite work on infrastructure projects to revive the economy reeling under the impact of lockdown.
May 04, 2020, 20:00 PM IST
COVID-19 hits liquor economy: Centre sacrifices Rs 700 cr a day; here's how states lost
The ban on liquor sales across the board is hitting the government to the tune of Rs 700 crore a day in terms of loss of revenue, according to industry representatives.
May 04, 2020, 18:36 PM IST
Railway fare row: BJP flays Congress; states paying for migrants' train journey barring Maharashtra
The BJP, however, said the railways has been providing subsidised tickets bearing 85 percent of the travel costs, while the rest of 15 per cent cost will be borne by states.
May 04, 2020, 16:15 PM IST
MHA allows liquor stores, paan shops in green zones amid COVID-19 lockdown with conditions
According to the guidelines, these liquor, paan, tobacco shops should not be located in markets and malls in urban areas. However, consumption of liquor, paan, gutka, tobacco etc., is not allowed in public places during the lockdown.
May 01, 2020, 23:10 PM IST
COVID-19 Lockdown 3.0: Airline, Indian Railway services suspended till May 17 to contain coronavirus pandemic
Delhi Airport, however, issued a passenger advisory stating, "As per the govt mandate, all domestic and international scheduled flight operations will continue to remain suspended till 2359 hours IST of 17th May 2020."
May 01, 2020, 21:49 PM IST
Plea in Delhi HC seeking waiver of unused phone, internet bills during COVID-19 lockdown withdrawn
A day after a filing a petition in the Dlehi High Court pleading that telephone and or internet bills “compulsorily not used” amid the coroanvirus COVID-19 lockdown should be either wavied off or amount be deposited in the PM-Cares Fund, the petitioner has withdrawn his plea on Fridy (May 1, 2020).
May 01, 2020, 15:07 PM IST
Plea in Delhi High Court seeks waiver on unused phone or internet bills during COVID-19 lockdown
The petition stated that it had given a representation to the respondents, Telecommunication Companies and Internet Service Providers (ISPs), requesting that the Ministry of Finance be directed not to levy GST on such bills.
Apr 30, 2020, 17:55 PM IST
AIIMS provides teleconsultation facility to help follow-up patients amid COVID-19 lockdown
The facility to book appointments on phone will be available from 8:30am to 2:30pm on all working days i.e., from Monday to Saturday.
Apr 30, 2020, 16:26 PM IST
India records 1,718 coronavirus COVID-19 cases, 67 deaths in 24 hours; recovery rate 25.18%
India on Thursday recorded 1,718 new cases of coronavirus infection and 67 deaths in the past 24 hours, taking the total cases in the country to 33,050 and the overall death toll to 1,074.
Apr 30, 2020, 09:14 AM IST
Centre allows return of migrant workers, tourists, students to their home states with conditions
The MHA revised advisory has asked states and Union Territory authorities to allow stranded migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists, and students to move with conditions during the lockdown.
Apr 29, 2020, 18:54 PM IST
Paytm Mall gets over 3.5 lakh requests for non-essential products during COVID-19 lockdown
The company said that it has received over two lakh e-mails and 3.5 lakh requests in the comments section for delivering laptops, mobile phones, headphones, trimmers, chargers, academic books and other study materials.
Apr 29, 2020, 17:24 PM IST
In 15 days, number of coronavirus COVID-19 hotspot districts declines to 129 from 170
In the same period, the number of infection-free districts or green zones too decreased from 325 to 307, according to official sources.
Apr 29, 2020, 17:22 PM IST
Punjab extends curfew for two more weeks, coronavirus lockdown to be relaxed for four hours daily
The Punjab government led by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Wednesday extended the curfew imposed in the state to curb coronavirus for two more weeks. This was announced by the Chief Minister himself.
Apr 29, 2020, 16:41 PM IST
70 buses leave from Maharashtra to bring back students stranded in Kota amid coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown
At least 70 buses of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation left from Maharashtra on Wednesday to bring back hundreds of students stranded in Rajasthan’s Kota due to coronavirus-enforced lockdown.
Apr 29, 2020, 15:26 PM IST
CBSE issues clarification over Class 10, Class 12 board exams, check detailed statement
The CBSE also issued a circular stating its position regarding the conduct of exams for various classes with regard to the COVID-19 situation in the country.
Apr 29, 2020, 12:08 PM IST
J&K cops perform last rites of woman who died of coronavirus COVID-19 in old Srinagar
A group of local policemen performed the last rites of a woman in Rainawari in the old city of Srinagar, who died of coronavirus COVID-19 infection at a hospital on Tuesday.
Apr 29, 2020, 10:49 AM IST
