New Delhi [India], Jan 1 (ANI): India's total gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue collection in December month of 2018 was pegged at Rs 94,726 crore of which Central GST (CGST) is Rs 16,442 crore, State GST (SGST) Rs 22,459 crore, Integrated GST (IGST) Rs 47,936 crore (including Rs 23
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 28 (ANI): If you are planning to quit smoking as part of your New Year's resolution, here's a tip. According to a recent study, cutting back on drinking might help with smoking cessation.
Singapore, Dec 3 (ANI): In February this year, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte declared the world-famous island resort of Boracay a "cesspool". True to his all-action image, shortly after his comments, Duterte ordered the resort island closed for tourists from April 26.
Jaipur [India], Nov 20 (ANI): A Karachi-bound Cessna aircraft was allowed to make priority landing at Jaipur airport on Tuesday after its pilot got "Indication of Open Door". The private aircraft had only cockpit crew in it and was on a scheduled flight from Lucknow to Karachi.
New Delhi [India], Nov 17 (ANI): The Ministry of Labour and Employment on Friday clarified that there is a proposal to pay employers for extended maternity benefit from government budget and not from any labour welfare cess.
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], Sept 28 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh on Friday announced to support any decision taken by the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council to help Kerala, which is recovering from the recent floods and torrential rains.
New Delhi [India], Sept 28 (ANI): Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, who chaired the 30th Goods and Services Tax (GST) council meeting on Friday, approved creation of a seven-member Group of Ministers (GoM) to review the cess proposal for rehabilitation of Kerala flood victims.
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], Sep 11 (ANI): Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government on Tuesday decided to cut down cess on petrol and diesel prices in the state, thereby reducing the fuel prices by Re 1 per litre.
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 15 (ANI): The Home Ministry on Friday said the Centre will take a decision on the cessation of anti-terror operations, which it had announced on May 16, in Jammu and Kashmir.
Washington D.C. [USA], June 9 (ANI): At a World Health Organisation event held recently, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India launched a national media campaign to encourage smoking cessation.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 07 (NewsVoir): The government has been taking several steps towards discouraging tobacco consumption and reducing the risk of cancer. The state of Rajasthan is also conducting a study to understand the impact of nicotine as harm reduction tool.
New Delhi [India], May 5 (ANI): Two Group of Ministers (GoMs) have been constituted to consider the issues relating to "Incentivizing digital payments in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime" and "Imposition of Cess on Sugar under GST".