Govt extends date for filing GST returns, tax payment by 5 more days

The last date for filing returns and payment of taxes under the GST regime has been extended by five days. The cut-off for filing maiden GST returns for July was scheduled to end today. The returns can now be filed till the 25th of this month. In a statement, the Finance Ministry said that certain … Continue reading Govt extends date for filing GST returns, tax payment by 5 more days

Utkal Express Accident: Suresh Prabhu wants responsibility fixed

Our Correspodent / NEW DELHI Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu today directed Chairman, Railway Board, to fix responsibility on prima facie evidence by today only into the derailment of the Utkal Express in Uttar Pradesh. 23 people died and 156 were injured after 14 coaches of the Utkal Express derailed near Muzaffarnagar in western Uttar Pradesh … Continue reading Utkal Express Accident: Suresh Prabhu wants responsibility fixed

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat begins a 3-day visit to Ladakh

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat will be on a 3-day visit to Ladakh from today. During the visit, the Army Chief will take stock of the security preparedness along the border with China. Sources said, General Rawat is likely to discuss key operational matters with top commanders.

Uma Bharti reviews flood situation in country

Water Resources Minister Uma Bharti held a high-level meeting in New Delhi yesterday to review the flood situation in the country and the action being taken in this regard. She directed the concerned organizations under her Ministry to extend all possible help to the affected people. Ms Bharti also directed Central Water Commission (CWC), Ganga … Continue reading Uma Bharti reviews flood situation in country

UP train mishap: President, PM express grief

  President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over loss of lives in tragic train derailment in Khatauli. Ministry of Railway Announces Ex gratia for train accident victims. In a message, the President said, ”Sad at train derailment in UP. My thoughts are with the deceased and their families. Injured are … Continue reading UP train mishap: President, PM express grief

Flood fury continues in many states

AMN Flood situation remains grim in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Assam with over 200 deaths reported in Bihar alone. Centre continues to provide assistance in rescue and relief operations. The toll in Bihar floods has crossed 205 mark, as the flood situation worsened, affecting over one crore people across 18 districts in the state. Samastipur … Continue reading Flood fury continues in many states

NDRF TEAM CARRY MASSIVE RESCUE OPERATIONS IN FLOOD RAVAGED STATES

AMN / The NATIONAL DISASTER RESPONSE FORCE, NDRF has intensified its rescue and relief operations in flood ravaged state of Assam, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal and fanned out its 126 flood rescue teams across the country to help the people affected by floods. Till now, over 1334 persons have been rescued, 35000 persons … Continue reading NDRF TEAM CARRY MASSIVE RESCUE OPERATIONS IN FLOOD RAVAGED STATES

Flood situation worsens in Bihar; death toll 205

ANWARUL HODA/ PATNA Death toll due to floods in Bihar has risen to 205, with the recovery of 33 more bodies. The situation has worsened in the state as new areas in Darbhanga, Samastipur, Gopalganj and Siwan districts have been inundated. Breaching of river embankments further aggravated the situation. Several rivers, including Bagmati, Kamla Balan … Continue reading Flood situation worsens in Bihar; death toll 205

Several Trains diverted due to derailment of UTKAL EXPRESS

AMN / NEW DELHI Due to derailment of 18477 Puri – Haridwar Uttkal Kalinga Express near Khatauli Station Yard on Delhi Division of Northern Railway on Saturday, the following trains have been diverted as under:-   The 14681 New Delhi – Jalandhar Intercity journey commencing on 19.8.17 has been diverted to run via Ghaziabad, Kurukshetra … Continue reading Several Trains diverted due to derailment of UTKAL EXPRESS

Naqvi flags off 1st batch of 300 Haj pilgrims from Mumbai Airport

Mumbai/New Delhi / AMN Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi saturday said that the Central Government had completed all the entire process related to Haj 2017 well in time to ensure best facilities to Haj pilgrims. Naqvi flagged off the first batch of 300 Haj pilgrims from Mumbai at ChhatrapatiShivaji International … Continue reading Naqvi flags off 1st batch of 300 Haj pilgrims from Mumbai Airport