Eco-friendly idols are heavily promoted, and Plaster of Paris idols have been banned. Yet, the eco-friendly idol sellers face consistent loss. The sellers of eco-friendly Ganesha idols say they are facing a loss of 50 to 60 percent over the last few years. However, Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols have been banned since 2014. M. […]
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As Odisha announces a second lockdown, private bus owners in Odisha demand tax relaxation. Cuttack-: The private bus owners are facing financial constraints due to lockdown. “We are struggling financially, we don’t know from where to pay our conductors and drivers,” said Debabrata Pattnaik, owner of Dilkhus bus. He added, “Both inter and intra-state buses […]
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Unavailability of raw materials, oxygen supply and lack of workforce are some of the reasons for their struggle. Rourkela: As India’s covid toll climbed, many crematoriums found themselves lined up with bodies. Manufacturers and suppliers of electric furnaces are struggling to cope up with the demand. A supplier from Ahmedabad said, “Dead bodies are piling […]
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The 43rd GST council meeting discussed the exemption of Covid-related products from the GST rate slabs. Chandigarh: The exemption of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on Covid-related products was on the agenda of the GST council meeting today, but experts suspect that the exemption might not take place. The Goods and Services Tax Council (GST) […]
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The Mysuru district administration announced a lockdown with stricter measures from May 29, 2021, to June 7, 2021. Mysuru: Nagendra had to wait for at least 45 minutes from 6:45 am before the queue moved up, and he could buy some essentials at Ashoka Provision Stores in Ballal Circle in Mysuru. Slightly irritated, he left […]
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Thanjavur’s tender coconut sellers struggle to keep their business afloat in lockdown Thanjavur: R. Kannan’s shop is located near the Thanjavur Big Temple; he is now facing financial loss because his tender coconut business has come down to 50 percent after the lockdown was imposed. “We get a lot of customers as it’s near the Thanjavur […]
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India does not have an extradition arrangement with Dominica. Mumbai: Mehul Choksi, fugitive diamantaire, was captured in Dominica and is in its Criminal Investigation Department (CID) custody. According to reports, they are going to deport him directly to India. India, however, does not share an extradition treaty or arrangement with Dominica. “If they are going […]
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The influx of domestic and foreign tourists to Odisha decreased by 3.12 percent between 2019 and March 2020. Cuttack: The 2019 Fani cyclone and the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic have proved to be a major hurdle for the hospitality business in Puri in Odisha. The manager of the Hotel, Prabhupada in Puri said that business has […]
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Apart from their usual CSR activities, automobile firms in India are lending a helping hand and monetary resources. Bangalore: BMW Group India stepped up once again to battle COVID19 in India after Toyota Kirloskar Motor announced relief measures for its employees by providing easy access to healthcare. With the previous funding, the BMW India Foundation […]
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Olympic organisers say they’ll hand out 150,000 condoms to athletes. Jammu: As Japan prepares itself to host the Tokyo Olympics, despite the backlash and the protests from the public, local condom companies are looking forward to capitalise on the influx of athletes. “Only two companies, Sagami and Okamoto, are producing the 0.02 and 0.01-millimeter condoms, […]
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