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SC seeks Centre, states responses on plea to prevent suicides
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 2 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday sought a response from Centre and state governments on a petition seeking direction to formulate and implement a public health programme for the prevention and reduction of suicides in the country.
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Scientists identify new approach for converting carbon dioxide to methane
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 2 (ANI): Scientists have identified a new approach for converting carbon dioxide to methane in one step in a single pot called 'one-pot catalysis system' thus eliminating an intermediate step usually needed in the reduction process.
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Reduction in fixed charge tariff admission by Kejriwal govt of looting Del
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 31 (ANI): Hours after tariff rates were revised, Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) working presidents -- Haroon Yusuf, Devender Yadav and Rajesh Lilothia - on Wednesday termed the reduction in power tariff as an admission by the Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal
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27 pc reduction in civilian casualties in Afghanistan: UN
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], July 30 (ANI): United Nations on Tuesday said that in Afghanistan there is 27 per cent reduction in civilian casualties in the first half of 2019 as compared to the same period last year.
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I welcome the reduction in GST rate for electric vehicles: Power Minister
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 27 (ANI): The recent reduction of GST rate on electric vehicles will go a long way in making our cities pollution-free, said Power Minister RK Singh on Saturday.
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GST rate on electric vehicles cut from 12 to 5 pc from Aug 1
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 27 (ANI): The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on Saturday recommended a reduction in GST rate on all electric vehicles from 12 per cent to 5 per cent.
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There has been reduction in incidents of paddy residue burning by farmers,
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 26 (ANI): The government on Friday said that smoke from the burning of paddy crops by farmers in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh contributes to environmental pollution during the winter season, however, there has been a reduction in the incidents of paddy residue bu
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Researchers point out stress reduction benefits from petting dogs, cats
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 16 (ANI): To help students beat the college stress, many universities, around the world, keep cats and dogs in the campus, as part of "Pet Your Stress Away" programs, where students can come in and interact with the animals to help alleviate some of the strain.
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Congress member seeks reduction in GST on fertilisers, tractors
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), July 16 (ANI): Congress member Uttam Kumar Reddy on Tuesday accused the government of paying "lip service" to the cause of farmers and said GST on fertilisers and agriculture machinery should either be reduced to zero or brought in the lowest slab.
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20 per cent reduction in chest congestion cases in women due to Ujjawala s
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) has emerged as a major tool in the direction of making women empowered and also protecting them from chest-related ailments, the government said on Monday.
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Marginal hike in airfare after suspension of Jet Airways operation: Govt
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), July 11 (ANI) The government on Thursday admitted that after suspension of Jet Airways operations there was a reduction in capacity in the domestic sectors that led to a marginal hike in airfares.
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Addtional income tax rebate for purchasing electric vehicles: Sitharaman
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday that India can become a global hub of manufacturing electric vehicles and announced a series of sops including likely reduction in GST rate and additional income tax rebate of up to Rs 1.5 lakh.
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