The Centre has tightened norms governing the use of official vehicles by introducing a “One Officer, One Official Car” policy, barring senior bureaucrats from being allotted multiple government vehicles even if they hold additional charge of another ministry, department, public sector undertaking (PSU) or autonomous body. The move is aimed at curbing misuse of official…
Aizawl: Mizoram will receive Rs 120 crore in performance-linked central assistance for strengthening public health infrastructure in 2026-27, chief minister Lalduhoma announced on Monday.Lalduhoma made the announcement during a visit to Zoram Medical College & Hospital (ZMC&H) at Falkawn, accompanied by health minister Lalrinpuii and adviser to the chief minister TBC Lalvenchhunga.The state qualified for…
Union Bank of India, the lead bank of the district, organised an outreach programme at Rudraksh Convention Centre, Sigra, on Friday Varanasi: Union Bank of India organised an outreach programme on Friday, during which cheques worth ₹515 crore were distributed to entrepreneurs. Sanction letters and cheques were also handed over to more than 300 customers.District…
UT administration spends Rs 1,915cr in Q1, capital outlay slows Chandigarh: The UT administration has spent over Rs 1,915 crore in the first quarter (April-June) of the 2026‑27 financial year, accounting for 29.2% of its total budget allocation of Rs 6,545.5 crore.The Union finance ministry sanctioned the budget in Feb during presentation of the Union…
Prayagraj: Uttar Pradesh govt is set to strengthen staffing in newly established govt secondary schools, with the Directorate of Secondary Education proposing the creation of 1,344 teaching posts in 163 new institutions across the state.The proposal, sent to state govt, covers schools established under the chief minister’s announcement, Samagra Shiksha and the Prime Minister Jan…
For most people, a shopping receipt is something that quickly disappears into a wallet, pocket or bin. In Taiwan, however, that small strip of paper has a very different role. A routine purchase at a supermarket, café or clothing store can also become an entry into a nationwide lottery, where receipts carry the possibility of…
GST leads charge as UT logs revenue boost in Q1 Deepak.Yadav@timesofindia.comChandigarh: The UT excise and taxation department has recorded significant revenue increase in the first quarter of the 2026‑27 (April–June) financial year, registering growth across GST, VAT and excise segments, particularly as compared to the same period last year.The GST wing reported the maximum increase,…
Chandigarh: A delegation of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (Chandigarh zone) Saturday met Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari and submitted memorandums highlighting various pending issues concerning the ministries of finance, health and family welfare, and the department of personnel and training.After reviewing the memorandums, Tewari assured the delegation that he would take up…
Surat: Textile manufacturers in Surat and South Gujarat have welcomed the govt’s decision not to impose anti-dumping duty on imports of Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY), Viscose Filament Yarn (VFY) and Spandex Yarn, calling it a significant relief for the sector.Industry stakeholders said the move would help stabilise input costs at a time when the textile…
Lucknow: Will Pankaj Chaudhary be relieved of the charge of Union minister to devote full attention to his organisational role as UP BJP chief ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections?The question is doing rounds amid the buzz of reshuffle in the Modi Cabinet. The speculation is gaining traction since BJP on Thursday denied Rajya Sabha…
