Liquor prices in TN may rise as GST hike pushes up costs on packaging, service

Liquor prices in TN may rise as GST hike pushes up costs on packaging, service

Although alcohol itself remains outside the GST framework, the changes under GST 2.0 have affected related inputs. Packaging materials such as bottles, caps, labels, and cartons are now taxed at 18 per cent, compared to the earlier 12 to 15 per cent. Similarly, transportation and logistics services have also been brought under the 18 per cent tax bracket. 23 days ago
Two J&K Police officers killed in Srinagar road accident

Five Army soldiers injured in road accident in J&K's Poonch

"The vehicle was going to Jammu from Dhara Dullian in Poonch when it skidded off the road around 7.30 a.m. The injured soldiers were posted at Balnoi Nangi Takeri. They were proceeding on leave when the accident occurred," the official said. 23 days ago
Bank to return Rs 16.38 crore illegally withdrawn from Agartala civic body's account: CM Saha   Agartala, Sep 23 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Tuesday that a nationalised bank has assured that the entire Rs 16.38 crore, which was illega

Bank to return Rs 16.38 crore illegally withdrawn from Agartala civic body's account: CM Saha

After the issue was raised by Congress MLA Gopal Roy, Chief Minister Saha, who also holds the Home Department portfolio, told the House that an inquiry was going on to unearth the actual wrongdoing and to nab the fraudsters. Through the six cloned cheques (counterfeit cheques), the fraudsters, said to be the outsiders of the state, recently illegally withdrew more than Rs 16.38 crore from the AMC's bank account," the Chief Minister said. 24 days ago
Jaguar Land Rover extends production halt until October 1 over cyberattack

Jaguar Land Rover extends production halt until October 1 over cyberattack

Earlier this month, JLR had paused production until September 24, but the disruption has now been extended as investigations continue. The company said its teams are working closely with cybersecurity experts, the UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), and law enforcement agencies to ensure a safe and secure restart of operations. 24 days ago