Budget paved way for ease of living, says former Himachal CM ThakurThe Union Budget has paved the way for ease of living with opportunities, development and economic stability as focal points, Leader of Opp...
02 Feb, 2023, 04.19 PM IST
Budget fails to address burning issues of unemployment, rising pricesThe budget has not addressed the massive problem of unemployment. Only announcements have been made, keeping in view the coming elections, ...
02 Feb, 2023, 12.52 PM IST
Over 4 cr old vehicles on Indian roads, Karnataka tops list at 70 lakhThe Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has digitised the data of such vehicles throughout the country, excluding Andhra Pradesh, Madhy...
28 Mar, 2021, 03.02 PM IST
Green buildings to get 50% rebate in property tax at DharamshalaUnder the new set of rules, all families below the poverty line and cowsheds have been totally exempted from paying property tax, it was de...
31 Jan, 2020, 01.56 PM IST
Shimla in cold grip, season's heaviest snowfall throws life out of gearA total of 588 roads were closed, 2,436 electricity supply lines disrupted and 33 water supply schemes hampered. In eight districts of the ...
09 Jan, 2020, 12.39 PM IST
People advised not to travel to Shimla, Manali as over 250 roads blocked in HP due to heavy snowfallIn a message posted on its Facebook page, the Shimla Police said all the roads leading towards the city are blocked. It will be appropriate...
08 Jan, 2020, 03.31 PM IST
After Hours: Fertilizer stocks fly, VIX falls 12% as BJP wins GujaratThe market recovered from the initial disruption after a clear victory for the BJP in Gujarat.
18 Dec, 2017, 06.08 PM IST
Twin boost for Modi’s reforms: What it means for pharma?Gujarat has emerged as a manufacturing hub for both large and smaller pharma firms.
18 Dec, 2017, 02.45 PM IST
50% of states expected to approve GST by early SeptemberOnce 16 states ratify the Constitution amendment, and the President notifies it, the stage will be set for formation of the GST council.
29 Aug, 2016, 12.51 PM IST
Shimla considering odd/even scheme?An European Commission-sponsored study conducted for evaluating green house gas eEmissions in Shimla town has come handy to Shimla Municipa...
30 Apr, 2016, 09.18 PM IST
From May, pay green tax for driving into ShimlaDuring the meeting,the tax was discussed, after which directions were issued to govt officials to prepare a report by March 31.
13 Mar, 2016, 11.04 AM IST
Mixed response on green fee from non-Himachal vehiclesThe Shimla municipal corporation finally started charging green fee from non-Himachal vehicles entering the city from Saturday onwards.
16 Sep, 2012, 06.23 AM IST
- Shimla local body to soon impose green tax on non-Himachal Pradesh vehicles
It will soon cost you more to enter Shimla as its municipal corporation is all set to impose a green tax on all vehicles bearing non-Himach...
11 Aug, 2012, 03.16 AM IST
- Unsporting Haryana puts 25% entertainment tax on golf
Populist politicians love to target any activity perceived as elitist.
07 Aug, 2009, 02.24 AM IST
- Himachal may reduce VAT on liquor to make booze cheaper
In a bid to check smuggling of liquor from neighbouring states and increase revenue, the Excise Department in Himachal Pradesh has proposed...
21 Feb, 2008, 06.23 PM IST
- Govt no to tax sops for biodiesel
Biodiesel is not in favour, at least when it comes to tax breaks.
28 Nov, 2006, 12.55 AM IST
- Ten cos queue up for HP's IT city
Infrastructure cos including DLF Universal, Parsvanath have shown interest in setting up an IT city in HP.
07 Oct, 2006, 12.00 AM IST