Sahay meets Guv over Islam Nagar issue
Member of Parliament Subodh Kant Sahay met the Governor Dr Syed Ahmed and requested to solve the displacement matter of Islam Nagar. Intellectuals of Muslim community were also present with the Ranchi MP. Governor assured to begin the enquiry at the earliest.
Bharatiya Ekta Committee helps kidney patient
Bharatiya Ekta Committee on Saturday helped a kidney patient Md. Salim with few medicines and Rs 4000. Chairman of the committee Gulaam Mustafa requested the members to contribute some amount for this patient regularly since he had been suffering with problems in his both the kidneys and requires proper treatment.
File applications for old age pensions online
From today onwards, people can file online applications for old age pension, widow pension, disability allowance and also application required under RTI. This will be done under e-district scheme through Pragya Kendras. This information was shared by IT Department Secretary NN Sinha while inaugurating a Pragya Kendra. He also said the applicant will get an SMS as he/she files the application and will be kept updated about the status of his application.
lessons on GST for officials
Commercial Taxes Department organised a workshop at Suchna Bhavan for training its officers about the legal aspects of Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act to be implemented next year. Commercial Taxes Department Secretary MR Meena said that it was a good sign that the department was making efforts to move forward towards optimum tax collection. He said that understanding of Central Sales Taxes and Value Added Taxes was a pre-requisite to understanding GST and it will control inter-state taxation system.
Delay in project means wastage of funds: CS
Chief Secretary RS Sharma said that delay in completion of projects was unacceptable adding that it hindered development prospects of the State. He was reviewing under construction road projects and further set deadlines for their completion before next review meeting. Commenting on the delay owing to interdepartmental hassles in procuring clearances, he said, “If there is no harm to bio-diversity, wild life, eco system and forests there was no reason why clearances should be delayed.” He also urged the to embrace scientific work culture.