Gandhinagar: Gujarat govt has uncorked major tax relief for liquor consumers in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), one of the country’s premier financial hubs in Gandhinagar. In two separate notifications, state govt has slashed value added tax (VAT) on foreign liquor served in GIFT City from 65% to 25% and scrapped the special fee…
Dharwad: A study conducted by the Centre for Multi-Disciplinary Development Research (CMDR), Dharwad, found that while many people are not fully familiar with the technical aspects of the GST, they largely recognise its benefits in improving transparency, widening the tax base and making the tax system more organised.The study, titled ‘Socioeconomic Impact of GST: Both…
Located next to the Mapusa bus stand and market, the property spans 5,203sqm, and has served as a key accommodation facility in North Goa for decades Panaji: Goa Tourism Development Corporation’s (GTDC) Mapusa Residency, one of its oldest properties, will be redeveloped at an estimated cost of Rs 60 crore. Despite its central location, the…
Bhubaneswar: As Raja begins on Sunday, the iconic swings that once hung from sprawling banyan and mango trees across Odisha are becoming increasingly scarce in the twin cities. Yet, the festival is finding new expressions in apartment complexes, cafés, hotels and commercial spaces, ensuring that the spirit of Raja remains vibrant amid rapid urbanisation.Across Bhubaneswar…
Dimapur: The food safety wing of the Nagaland health & family welfare department, in collaboration with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India and Eat Right India, observed the 8th World Food Safety Day 2026 here on Monday by conducting a hands-on training session on food safety measures for hoteliers and stakeholders.Held under the…
Gorakhpur: The Yogi govt is rapidly expanding sports infrastructure in Gorakhpur with the objective of transforming the city into a major sports hub of eastern Uttar Pradesh.Over the past few years, several large-scale projects have either been launched or upgraded to provide modern training facilities and better opportunities for emerging athletes in the region.Officials said…
Prices of cheaper liquor are expected to rise by around 20%, while premium brands may become cheaper by 5% to 12%, and in some cases by as much as 20%, say traders Mangaluru: Liquor vendors and hospitality industry representatives in the coastal districts of Karnataka have reported sharply divergent impacts from the state’s new alcohol‑in‑beverage…
