Government mulls policy to impose VAT, entry tax on import of sand

Last Updated: Friday, May 22, 2015, 12:58

This will not only stop illegal transport of sand in the state, but will also get us revenue.

20 Gujarat PSUs incurred losses of Rs 1,111.85 crore: CAG

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 31, 2015, 22:53

Twenty Gujarat state government-run public sector undertakings (PSUs) incurred losses of Rs 1,111.85 crore, according to a CAG report which was tabled in the Assembly on Tuesday.

Centre, states to meet on smart cities today: Naidu

Last Updated: Friday, January 30, 2015, 08:56

According to Naidu, the smart cities would be developed through public-private participation (PPP) model. The central government, state government and the urban local bodies would collaborate in developing the smart cities.

Madras HC issue notices to Central, state governments

Last Updated: Thursday, October 10, 2013, 23:06

Madras High Court on Thursday ordered issue of notices to Central and Tamil Nadu governments on a petition filed by industrialist MAM Ramaswamy challenging the repealing of Annamalai University Act-2013.

Madhya Pradesh hikes DA of state government employees

Last Updated: Thursday, September 26, 2013, 17:14

The BJP government of poll-bound Madhya Pradesh on Thursday announced a hike of 10 per cent in dearness allowance (DA).

Villagers drive away MP state government officials

Last Updated: Sunday, August 4, 2013, 17:18

Villagers drove away government officials, employees and their vehicle from the `haat bazaar` of Khistaun village panchayat.

Nitish reiterates demand for special category status

Last Updated: Saturday, September 15, 2012, 20:45

Nitish Kumar said that his government has created a positive atmosphere for economic development of Bihar

Petrol pump, gas agency owners on 24-hr strike

Last Updated: Monday, May 7, 2012, 18:36

Petrol pump and gas agency owners strike is against state government`s decision to hike security deposit for license of petrol pumps and gas agencies.

‘NCTC aimed at usurping powers of state govts’

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 27, 2012, 20:48

Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal on Tuesday alleged the proposed National Counter Terrorism Centre is aimed at usurping the powers of state governments.

Bhanwari case: Rajasthan HC raps state government

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 20:57

In a rap to the Ashok Gehlot government, the Rajasthan HC raised question on its intention of solving the controversial Bhanwari Devi missing case.

Trial of GM crops only after state govt`s approval

Last Updated: Friday, July 8, 2011, 16:34

The Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) has directed companies conducting field trials of genetically modified (GM) crops to first produce a no-objection certificate from the concerned state government.

Goa BJP demands dismissal of state government

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 1, 2011, 23:34

Goa BJP on Wednesday demanded sacking of Digambar Kamat-led state government for incompetent handling of the violence during the agitation by tribals last week.