Punjab-Himachal tax dispute intensifies as Nihang groups announce ‘Khalsa Tax’ move
Nihang representatives said they had repeatedly raised the matter with authorities but were disappointed by the lack of a policy response.
Nihang representatives said they had repeatedly raised the matter with authorities but were disappointed by the lack of a policy response.
As part of the campaign, several activities will be organised over the next 10 days, including cycle rallies, bike rallies, yoga camps, public awareness programmes, poster and slogan competitions, street plays and interactive sessions.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the agreement is a "historic milestone" for India-UK relations and will boost bilateral trade and investment.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Dr. Mohan Bhagwat said that India has inherited a glorious history of valiant and successful resistance to repeated foreign invasions, a legacy that has often been misperceived as an era of subjugation.
Punjab has begun the process of seeking Geographical Indication (GI) status for the famous Amritsari Kulcha, a move aimed at preserving the originality of the centuries-old delicacy and strengthening its association with the holy city of Amritsar.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar gave up the key home portfolio he held for around two decades.
However, Industry Minister D Sridhar Babu denied the allegation. He said the government’s decision to levy an impact fee for the conversion of industrial land, which Rao suggested was a scam, was nothing but “malicious propaganda.”
Both had made it clear on the very first day that they were on a pilgrimage to the Himalayan state. They had categorically stated that their trip had nothing to do with politics.
The ADGP, currently holding the post of Excise Commissioner, had approached the high court challenging the order of the special Vigilance court rejecting the clean chit given to him after the Vigilance enquiry.
Appearing for Kerala, senior counsel Kapil Sibal told the Bench, “We are saying this (SIR) is co-terminus with the local election.”
