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GST council reduces Tax rates on Housing
The GST council has decided to slash the tax rate on under-construction residential properties and the affordable housing projects category. Decision of GST council The GST council has reduced the GST rate for under construction from the present 12 per ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
India’s first fulldome 3D Digital theatre inaugurated in Kolkata
India’s first ‘fulldome 3D Digital Theatre’ was inaugurated by Union Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma at the Science City in Kolkata, West Bengal. The new system is capable of screening high resolution, full dome, and digital 2D/3D content by utilising six, ..
Investigation Tracking System for Sexual Offences (ITSSO) and Safe City Implementation Monitoring Portal launched
The Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi launched the Investigation Tracking System for Sexual Offences (ITSSO) and Safe City Implementation Monitoring Portal as part of the women safety initiatives. Investigation Tracking System ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
World Heritage Centre (WHC) would be set up at Kolkata
The World Heritage Centre (WHC) housing ‘spiritual camps’ of 45 countries would be set up at Mayapur in Nadia district, Kolkata. The camp of each country would reflect its culture, dress, lifestyle, food and ambiance. The process for setting up ..
Enhancing Agribusiness of Cooperatives in Maharashtra
The Cooperatives Department of Maharashtra has decided to appoint managers at six major cities across the country to enhance agribusiness between cooperatives in Maharashtra and other States. Improving Agri-Business Maharashtra has a surplus of products such as onion, tomato, grapes, pomegranate, ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Ranjani Murali wins ‘Prabha Khaitan Woman’s Voice Award’ at Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival (AKLF-2019)
US-based Indian poet Ranjani Murali has been bestowed the ”Prabha Khaitan Woman’s Voice Award’ at the Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival (AKLF-2019). The award carries a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh and a citation. The purpose of the award is ..