Sweet shops across West Bengal go on strike to protest against GST
Aug 22, 2017, at 02:59 am
Kolkata, Aug 21 (IBNS): Over 2 lakh sweet shops across West Bengal observed a day-long shut down on Monday to protest against Central government's decision of imposing Goods and Service Tax (GST) on sweet items.
Arun Jaitley highlights benefits of GST as it completes one month
Aug 02, 2017, at 01:09 am
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IBNS): Union finance minister Arun Jaitley addressed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday evening to highlight the benefits of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as it completed one month since its enforcement.
Jitendra Singh briefed about GST implementation in Meghalaya
Jul 30, 2017, at 07:40 pm
New Delhi, July 30 (IBNS): Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space Jitendra Singh was briefed here about the progress in GST implementation in Meghalaya by a delegation of public representatives and civil society activists led by Member of Parliament, Conrad Sangma.
GST not just tax reform but new economic order: PM Modi
Jul 30, 2017, at 06:02 pm
New Delhi, July 30 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the nation via his monthly radio address 'Mann Ki Baat' where he called the Goods and Services Tax (GST) a 'historic achievement.'
Arun Jaitley releases case study on birth of GST in India
Jul 26, 2017, at 12:25 am
New Delhi, July 25 (IBNS): A Case Study on the birth of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India – “The GST Saga: A Story of Extraordinary National Ambition†was released here on Tuesday by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in his office in North Block in the national capital.
Bengal businessman commits suicide, blames it on GST
Jul 26, 2017, at 12:05 am
Kolkata, Jul 25 (IBNS): Writing in his suicide note that newly implemented Goods and Service Tax (GST) is responsible for his death, a trader committed suicide inside his shop in Birbhum district of West Bengal on Monday, reports said.
Jul 24, 2017, at 12:59 am
New Delhi, July 21 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee attended the farewell function at Central Hall of the Parliament on Sunday and said the recent passage of Goods and Services Tax and its launch in the Parliament on July 1 was a shining example of co-operative federalism.
Jul 24, 2017, at 12:59 am
New Delhi, July 21 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee attended the farewell function at Central Hall of the Parliament on Sunday and said the recent passage of Goods and Services Tax and its launch in the Parliament on July 1 was a shining example of co-operative federalism.
Cabinet approves Central Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2017
Jul 20, 2017, at 02:48 am
New Delhi, July 19 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval for the promulgation of the Central Goods and Services Tax (Extension to Jammu & Kashmir) Ordinance, 2017 and replacement of the Ordinance by the Central Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2017.
Modi government is ignoring farmers: Rahul Gandhi
Jul 19, 2017, at 10:13 pm
Banswara, July 19 (IBNS): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked the Centre and said it is not concerned about the demands of the poor farmers of the nation.
Govt holds all party meet ahead of Parl session, PM seeks oppositions' support
Jul 16, 2017, at 07:59 pm
New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): Addressing floor leaders of parties in the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha here on Sunday, ahead of Monsoon Session of Parliament beginning Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that for preserving the institution of democracy in India, it is important that all political parties support the government to conduct business in both the Houses of the Parliament without disruption and holds constructive discussion on issues of national importance.
Govt calls all-party meeting ahead of Parliament Session
Jul 16, 2017, at 03:54 pm
New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): The government has called an all-party meeting on Sunday morning at 11 am, a day ahead of the Monsoon Session of the Parliament begins.
Mobile app “GST Rates Finder†to be soon available on IOS platform
Jul 13, 2017, at 12:55 am
New Delhi, July 12 (IBNS): CBEC Mobile app “GST Rates Finderâ€, which is available on android platform, will soon be available on IOS platform as well.
GST has special significance for States: Jitendra Singh
Jul 09, 2017, at 08:51 pm
Nainital, July 9 (IBNS): Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Jitendra Singh has said that GST has a special significance for Jammu & Kashmir and the eight States of the North-East Region.
GST is biggest economic reform after independence: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
Jul 09, 2017, at 08:47 pm
Hyderabad, July 9 (IBNS): Minister of State for Minority Affairs (Independent Charge) & Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Sunday said here that Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a “revolutionary step†taken in the interest of common people and small traders and it will a game changer for Indian economy.
Jammu and Kashmir adopts GST, Opposition boycotts
Jul 07, 2017, at 10:20 pm
Srinagar, Jul 7 (IBNS): The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly was adjourned sine-die on Friday after it passed the state Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill by voice vote, according to media reports
Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu compares GST with 1991 economic reforms
Jul 07, 2017, at 08:30 pm
New Delhi, Jul 7 (IBNS): Union Minister for Urban Development, Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation and Information & Broadcasting, M. Venkaiah Naidu interacted with the media on GST, in New Delhi, on Friday.
GST: Double taxation forces theatre owners to down shutters in TN
Jul 04, 2017, at 05:14 pm
Chennai, Jul 4 (IBNS): The Goods and Services Tax (GST), a sweeping tax reform in India, has already claimed its first victim, within few days of its roll out.
Our government has taken a tough stand against those who have looted the nation: Modi
Jul 02, 2017, at 01:00 am
New Delhi, July 1 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said his government has taken measures against those who have looted the nation.
Jun 30, 2017, at 08:20 pm
New Delhi, Jun 30 (IBNS): A gong at midnight in the Parliament House in New Delhi will mark the unveiling of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, according to media reports.
India on the threshold of unveiling GST, the momentous one tax regime, on Friday midnight
Jun 30, 2017, at 05:37 pm
New Delhi, Jun 30 (IBNS): After much discussion and debate, India is finally on the threshold of unrolling its One Nation One Tax policy through the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), scheduled for unveiling on Friday midnight.
GST is an appreciable measure taken up by Centre: President
Jun 30, 2017, at 01:39 am
Kolkata, June 29 (IBNS): Ahead of the implementation of one taxation system in the country, President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday said GST is an appreciable measure taken up by the Union Government.
My apprehension came true, says Mamata on dip in GDP growth rate
Jun 02, 2017, at 01:12 am
Kolkata, June 1 (IBNS): Attacking the Centre once again for the demonetisation and its negative impacts on Indian economy, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said that her apprehension proved to be true regarding the severe loss in jobs and decline in productivity, at the time when India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate slipped to 6.1% in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2016-2017.
Lok Sabha members debate over GST Bill, training prior to implementation crucial says TMC's MP
Mar 29, 2017, at 08:34 pm
New Delhi, Mar 29 (IBNS): The Lok Sabha on Wednesday took up discussion and debate on the Goods and Services Tax Bill 2017, with the Union Minister Arun Jaitley apprising the members of the details in the Bill.
Veerappa Moily attacks GST Bill in Lok Sabha debate session
Mar 29, 2017, at 07:00 pm
New Delhi, Mar 29 (IBNS): Veerappa Moily of Congress, on Wednesday, opened the scheduled seven-hour debate over the Goods and Services Tax Bill 2017 tabled in the Budget Session of the Lok Sabha.
Lok Sabha debates on GST Bill on Wednesday, One Nation One Tax
Mar 29, 2017, at 06:28 pm
New Delhi, Mar 29 (IBNS): Members of Lok Sabha, on Wednesday afternoon, began their debate on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill 2017 after the bill was discussed by Union Finance Arun Jaitley earlier in the day.
Cabinet approves four GST Bills, likely to meet July 1 target
Mar 20, 2017, at 07:27 pm
New Delhi, Mar 20 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved four Goods and Services Tax-related bills on Monday, which were earlier discussed and approved by the GST Council.
Cabinet approves GST Bill, to be introduced in Parliament soon
Mar 20, 2017, at 06:26 pm
New Delhi, Mar 20 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet on Monday approved foru bills related to the Goods and Services Tax (GST Bill) for introduction in Parliament, according to media reports.
Union Finance Minister says demonetisation benefits will be evident in the long term
Dec 02, 2016, at 09:16 pm
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Friday that the cash crunch resulting from the scrapping of high value Indian currency is expected to ease by the end of this year, according to media reports.
Assam Industries and Commerce Minister holds industrialists' meet
Nov 10, 2016, at 02:07 am
Guwahati, Nov 9 (IBNS): Assam Industries and Commerce Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary held an interactive session with various investors of Assam at a city hotel on Wednesday.