Friday, April 26, 2024

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Direct tax collections shoot past budget target by Rs 1.35 lakh cr in 2023-24

NEW DELHI: The net direct tax collections for the financial year 2023-24 have clocked a double-digit growth to exceed the Union Budget Estimates (BE) by Rs 1.35 lakh crore or 7.4 per cent reflecting the strong fiscal position of the country driven by robust economic growth, data released by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Sunday showed.

South Korea to propose largest-ever R&D budget in 2025

SEOUL: The South Korean government plans to draw up its largest-ever budget for research and development (R&D) projects next year, the presidential office said on Wednesday.

SGPC budget of 1260 crore 97 lakh rupees passed

AMRITSAR: During today's general meeting of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, a budget of 1260 crore 97 lakh 38 thousand rupees was passed for the year 2024-25.

BJP councilors meet MC Commissioner to declare Budget meeting of March 6 illegal and recover expenses of meeting

CHANDIGARH: On Thursday, BJP Councillors lodged a complained to the MC Commissioner and demanded to declare March 6 Budget meeting illegal and sought recovery of expenses of the meeting from Mayor Kuldeep Kumar Dhalor.

Budget 2024-25 will act as a catalyst for carving out a progressive, prosperous and vibrant Punjab, says CM

CHANDIGARH: Terming that budget is not merely a booklet but it is a sacred document, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday envisioned that the Budget 2024-25 will act as a catalyst for carving out a progressive, prosperous and vibrant Punjab.

Bhagwant Mann led AAP govt has perpetrated a fraud on Punjabis in the State budget: Sukhbir Badal

CHANDIGARH: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal today said the Bhagwant Mann led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government had perpetrated a fraud on Punjabis by refusing to honour commitments made to different segments of society besides discriminating against farmers, youth and trade and industry in the 2024-25 State budget.

Budget will play a pivotal role in promoting tourism in Punjab: Anmol Gagan Mann

CHANDIGARH: The budget for the financial year 2024-25 presented by Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema today will help in boosting tourism in the state. This was disclosed by Punjab Tourism Minister Anmol Gagan Mann in a statement here on Tuesday.

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal SIngh Cheema Unveils Ambitious Rs 2.04 Lakh Crore Budget for FY 24-25

CHANDIGARH: In a significant move aimed at bolstering the state’s economy and uplifting key sectors, Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema presented a visionary budget for the financial year 2024-25. The budget, exceeding Rs 2 lakh crore, reflects the government’s commitment to growth, development, and the welfare of its citizens.

Dr. Baljit Kaur gratitude chief minister and finance minister for pro-poor, backward class and pro-women budget

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur gratitude the Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann for prioritizing Social Security and Justice in the budget for the year 2024-25 presented by Finance Minister S. Harpal Singh Cheema today. She said that this budget is going to give priority to the poor, common people, backward classes, scheduled castes, women, elderly and divyang persons which will help these sections. She said that this third budget of the government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann will take the state on the lines of development and will realize the dream of making Rangla Punjab by the Chief Minister.

Dhaliwal terms Punjab budget as game changer in terms of rational allocation to key sectors

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Cabinet Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal on Tuesday termed the Punjab Budget as game changer in terms of rational allocation to core sectors as well as ample funds to Health and Education.

CM hails budget 2024-25 as a step forward towards carving out ‘Rangla Punjab’ through inclusive, balanced and comprehensive development of the state

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday hailed the budget 2024-25 presented by the Finance Minister Harpal Cheema in the state assembly and described it as a step forward towards carving out ‘Rangla Punjab’ through inclusive, balanced and comprehensive development of the state.

Meet Hayer hails Chief Minister and Finance Minister for development-oriented and pro-people Budget

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Sports Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer on Tuesday congratulated the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann and Finance Minister S. Harpal Singh Cheema for presenting the third Budget.

Delhi’s Rs 76,000 cr budget: Rs 1,000 to women, free electricity continues

NEW DELHI: Delhi Finance Minister Atishi on Monday unveiled the AAP government's Budget of Rs 76,000 crore for the fiscal year 2024-25 in the Assembly.

Budget meeting of SGPC will be held on March 29: Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami

AMRITSAR: The annual budget meeting of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee mini parliament of Sikhs will be held on March 29.This decision was taken during the meeting of the executive committee under the presidentship of Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami at the Shiromani Committee office here today.

Amid political crisis, Himachal Assembly passes budget

SHIMLA: Amidst the political crisis, the Himachal Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday passed the budget for 2024-25 with a voice vote. Subsequently, the House was adjourned sine die.

Punjab Governor convenes budget session on March 1

CHANDIGARH: The Governor of Punjab has summoned the 16th Punjab Vidhan Sabha to meet for its 6th (Budget) Session on Friday, March 01, 2024 at 11:00 AM in Punjab Vidhan Sabha Hall, Vidhan Bhawan at Chandigarh.

Haryana CM proposes Rs 1.89 lakh crore budget

CHANDIGARH: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday proposed a Rs 1.89 lakh crore state budget for 2024-25, an increase of 11.37 per cent over the revised estimates of Rs 170,490.84 crore for 2023-24, with no new taxes.

Led by CM, cabinet gives NOD to convene budget session from March 1-15

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday gave nod for convening the sixth session (budget session) of 16th Punjab Vidhan Sabha from March 1st to March 15th.

TN budget for FY 2024-25 to be presented today

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu will present the state budget for the financial year 2024-25 on Monday.

Himachal CM presents budget of Rs 58,444cr with fiscal deficit of Rs 10,784cr

SHIMLA: Announcing a four per cent dearness allowance for employees and a scheme to encourage natural farming, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Saturday presented a budget of Rs 58,444 crore for 2024-25 with the fiscal deficit of Rs 10,784 crore, which is 4.75 per cent of the state domestic product.

Why shouldn’t we allocate 1% budget to Muslims: Shivakumar on ‘appeasement’ allegations

BENGALURU: Reacting to the appeasement charges, the Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday asked why can’t government not allocate even 1 per cent budget to Muslims.

Hopeless budget, leaves debt burden of Rs 44K on every citizen: K’taka BJP

BENGALURU: The budget presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for 2024-25 lacks commitment and direction, said leader of opposition R. Ashoka on Friday.

CM Siddaramaiah to present budget today

BENGALURU: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is all set to present the state budget on Friday in the Assembly here.

Dharamshala Municipal Corporation unveils Rs 141.23 Crore budget with no new Taxes

DHARAMSHALA: In a significant announcement that came as a relief to the residents of Dharamshala, Mayor Neenu Sharma, in a landmark meeting, unveiled the Municipal Corporation's budget for the fiscal year, setting it at Rs 141.23 crore. Marking her first and the corporation's eighth budget presentation, Mayor Sharma confirmed that the budget, which was passed unanimously, includes no new taxes, maintaining the financial status quo for the citizens.

Budget of homebuyers becoming flexible, says M3M's Pankaj Bansal

NEW DELHI: The economic growth is fuelling the purchasing power of homebuyers and the potential to afford flexible EMIs seems to be picking-up.

Defence Ministry utilises 65.50% of Capital Acquisition Budget on domestic procurement

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Defence on Wednesday said that it has utilised 65.50 per cent of the Capital Acquisition Budget on domestic procurement in the last financial year exceeding the target of 64 per cent.

Israel's budget deficit continues to narrow

JERUSALEM: Israel's budget deficit over the 12-month period ended in March has declined to 22 billion new shekels ($6.83 billion), according to a report released by the country's finance ministry.

Rajya Sabha clocks 99.80% productivity in Budget Session

NEW DELHI: The Rajya Sabha clocked productivity of 99.80 per cent during the Budget Session that concluded on Thursday while it missed the 100 per cent landmark by just 10 minutes.

SGPC general house passed Rs.988 crore annual budget for 2022-23

AMRITSAR: During the General Session of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee held today, the annual budget for the financial year 2022-23 was passed to the tune of Rs. 980 crores. The budget session was held in the presence of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji at Teja Singh Samundari Hall, the headquarters of the Shiromani Committee, which was inaugurated by Giani Raghbir Singh, Jathedar of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib.

Budget will generate employment for youth: Kejriwal

NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said that the 'Rozgar Budget' will generate employment on large scale for youth. He was commenting on the annual budget presented by Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.

Odisha assembly budget session begins amid Covid restrictions

BHUBANESAR: The short-span budget session of Odisha Legislative Assembly (OLA) began on Friday with strict adherence to Covid-19 protocols.

Sitharaman to reply on discussion on J&K budget in RS today

NEW DELHI: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to reply to the discussion on the budget of 'Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for 2022-23' in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.

Education to be priority sector, education budget to be increased: Meet Hayer

CHANDIGARH: The new School Education, Higher Education and Sports & Youth Services Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer today assumed charge at the Punjab Civil Secretariat. Expressing gratitude to the party especially the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, he assured that no effort would be spared to achieve the objective of taking Punjab to dazzling heights in the educational sphere.

RS to discuss J&K budget for 2022-23

NEW DELHI: The Rajya Sabha on Monday will discuss the 2022-23 budget for Jammu and Kashmir.

TN budget 2022: School education gets highest allocation

CHENNAI:The school education department received the highest allocation in the Tamil Nadu budget for the financial year 2022-23 presented by Finance Minister P.T.R Palanivel Thiaga Rajan in the state Assembly on Friday.

Kamala Harris swears in 1st Black woman as WH budget chief

WASHINGTON: US Vice President Kamala Harris has sworn in Shalanda Young as chief of the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB), making her the first Black woman in the country's history to assume the position.

Sitharaman to present Budget for J&K in Parliament

NEW DELHI: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Budget of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in Parliament on Monday.

No new taxes, MP govt presents Rs 2,79,237 cr budget

BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh government on Wednesday presented the annual budget of Rs 2,79,237 crore for the financial year 2022-23 focusing on infrastructure development and employment generation.

Union budget aims to bridge gap created by education loss during pandemic: FM

BENGALURU: The Union Budget 2022-23 has been presented with a vision for next 20-25 years for the country, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman said here on Monday.

Telangana Cabinet approves 2022-23 Budget

HYDERABAD: Telangana state Cabinet met on Sunday and approved the state budget for 2022-23.
The Cabinet meeting, presided over by Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, was held at his official residence Pragati Bhavan. It approved the budget which will be presented in the Assembly by Finance Minister Harish Rao on Monday.

In election year, Himachal's budget focuses on agriculture, job creation

SHIMLA: In an election year, the BJP government in Himachal Pradesh led by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Friday presented a budget of Rs 51,365 crore for 2022-23 with the focus on the agriculture, horticulture and animal husbandry sectors, the state's mainstay, with a promise to create 30,000 jobs and no new taxes.

Bihar: Oppn to flag using choppers to track bootleggers during Budget session

PATNA:head of the Budget session in Bihar, the opposition parties have prepared a list of issues to corner the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government.

Budget lacklustre, says Rajasthan BJP

JAIPUR:Bharatiya Janata Party state president Satish Poonia termed the Rajasthan budget 2022-23 as lacklustre and said it has been announced keeping elections in mind and hence there seems to be a big difference between words and deeds.

Rajasthan Budget: Old pension scheme in state again, appointments after Jan 1, 2004 to benefit

JAIPUR: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday announced that the old pension scheme will be implemented again in the state and the appointments made on or after January 1, 2004 shall get their due benefits under this.

SGPC meeting held to discuss the preparations of its budget

AMRITSAR: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has started preparations for the forthcoming budget. In this regard a sub-committee constituted by the President of the Shiromani Committee Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami held a meeting at the headquarters of the Shiromani Committee here today

Budget focused on growth revival: Sitharaman to industry

NEW DELHI: The revival of economic growth was the foremost priority of the Union Budget FY23, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday.

Rajasthan to present separate agriculture budget

JAIPUR: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot will be present a separate Agriculture budget in the state Assembly on February 23, officials said here on Monday.

This Budget lacks long term plan, vision: Kapil Sibal

NEW DELHI: Congress MP Kapil Sibal on Wednesday said in the Rajya Sabha that the Union Budget 2022-23 lacks long term plan and vision.
Participating in the general discussion on the Budget, he said words like 'green', 'digital' were used but words like 'food' 'security' and 'poverty' were missing. He asked whether the budget was for the people who buy airports.

Haryana budget session from March 2

CHANDIGARH: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday said the budget session of the Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) will begin from March 2.

Moon asks National Assembly to swiftly approve extra budget bill

SEOUL: South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Thursday asked the National Assembly to swiftly approve an extra budget bill designed to help support small merchants hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Union Budget is 'anti-farmer': Manish Sisodia

NEW DELHI: Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Tuesday slammed the Union Budget 2022-23 and termed it as "anti-farmer". Sisodia, who is also Delhi's Finance Minister claimed that the government has reduced the allocation for Minimum Support Price (MSP) in the budget.

Ministry of Cooperation gets Rs 900 crore in Union Budget 2022-23

NEW DELHI:The Union Budget has allocated Rs 900 crore to the Ministry of Cooperation compared to the revised estimate of Rs 403.30 crore in the current fiscal.

Himachal CM hails Union Budget 2022-23

SHIMLA: Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has termed the budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for the year 2022-23 as an effective document in direction of strengthening country's economy, farmers and employment oriented, aimed at welfare of weaker sections of the society besides giving new impetus to development.

Union budget reaffirms Modi govt"s commitment to MSP, and poor farmers

CHANDIGARH:BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh today hailed the Union budget as a big step forward to help the farming community and to usher in a new era in agriculture revival.

The welfare focus in Union Budget 2022-23

NEW DELHI:The Union Budget for 2022-23 dovetails a massive welfare focus encompassing several schemes of the central government.Under the Har Ghar, Nal Se Jal, 3.8 crore households are to be covered in 2022-23.

Budget a document to strengthen economy, farmers: Himachal CM

SHIMLA: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Tuesday termed the Union Budget 2022-23 as an effective document to strengthen country's economy, farmers, employees, besides aiming at welfare of weaker sections and giving new impetus to development.

Union Budget: Sops for capex, infra, MSME, electric vehicles

NEW DELHI: The outlay for capex has been significantly enhanced by 35 per cent from Rs 5.5 lakh crore to Rs 7.5 lakh crore in the Union Budget, which is more than double the levels in FY20.

Nirmala Sitharaman delivers her shortest Budget speech

NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday delivered the Budget 2022-23 with her shortest budget speech so far.

Budget would give fillip to Make in India: Rajnath Singh

NEW DELHI: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that the Union Budget would give fillip to 'Make in India', boost demand and build capacities for a stronger, prosperous and confident India.

Nirmala Sitharaman meets Prez ahead of Budget presentation

NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Ministers of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary and Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad, and senior officials of the Ministry of Finance on Tuesday met President Ram Nath Kovind ahead of the Union Budget 2022-23 presentation.

Cabinet gives nod to the Union Budget

NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi met ahead of the Budget and gave final nod to it. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Budget at 11 a.m. in the Lok Sabha.

Himachal may present budget on March 4

SHIMLA: The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its meeting, presided over by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, on Monday decided to recommend to the Governor to convene the budget session of the Vidhan Sabha from February 23 to March 15.

Real estate sector pins hope on Budget FY23 to sustain growth momentum

The Central government has done a lot of work for the real estate sector in the previous years with landmark initiatives. The sector is hoping that the continued support will positively impact not just the real estate sector, but the overall economy of the country.

Eye on Budget: Relief to individuals expected to mitigate inflation, unemployment

NEW DELHI:In an environment of high inflation due to higher input cost and high unemployment caused due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the government is expected to provide relief to individuals and increase disposable income to boost consumption in the Union Budget FY23, to be tabled in the Parliament on February 1.

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New Nepal budget highlights Covid control, economic recovery

KATHMANDU: Nepal Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel has presented a budget of 1.64 trillion NPR ($14 billion) for the 2021-22 fiscal year that starts in mid-July, with focus on controlling the Covid-19 pandemic and recovering the economy.

AP Budget session begins, guv says welfare delivery not impacted

AMARAVATI:The budget session of the Andhra Pradesh legislative assembly began here on Thursday. In his address, delivered in virtual mode from the Raj Bhavan, to members of both Houses, governor Biswabhushan Harichandan expressed his sympathies for the victims of Covid.

Punjab CM directs PWD (B&R) to speed up all ongoing works, complete all projects announced in budget by Dec.2021

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Wednesday directed the Public Works Department (B&R) to expedite all ongoing works, and to initiate and complete all projects announced in the Budget Session by December 2021, while taking care to prioritise them in view of the financial burden imposed by the Covid crisis.

Why midrange budget phones are worth buying than the flagship one

When it comes to smartphones, people usually opt for flagships. Everyone is fascinated by the expensive sleek phones, which come with a plethora of hi-tech features. However, 2020 and its unfortunate tryst have brought forth a surge for mid-range smartphones. More and more buyers are opting for mid range phones instead of the high range ones. 

US must pay UN dues of peacekeeping budget: Ex-officials

WASHINGTON: Three retired senior officials of the US Department of State have urged the current administration to pay the arrears the country owes to the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping budget.

Rise in prices of pulses, veggies and eatables upsets kitchen budgets

NEW DELHI: The dizzy rise in the prices of cereals, pulses, vegetables, fruits and several eatables has increased the difficulties of the common man in the middle of a resurgent pandemic.

Rise in prices of pulses, veggies and eatables upsets kitchen budgets

NEW DELHI: The dizzy rise in the prices of cereals, pulses, vegetables, fruits and several eatables has increased the difficulties of the common man in the middle of a resurgent pandemic.

Gujarat Assembly passes 8 Bills on penultimate day of Budget session

GANDHINAGAR: On the penultimate day of the Budget session on Wednesday, the Gujarat Assembly passed eight Bills, including one to amend Section 195 of the CrPC and sanctioning of eight new private universities.

14th (BUDGET) session of 15th Punjab Sabha prorogued

CHANDIGARH:The Governor of Punjab has ordered to prorogue the 14th (Budget) session of the 15th Punjab Vidhan Sabha. 

Delhi govt Budget for 2021-22 passed, Assembly adjourned

NEW DELHI: Delhi Government's annual estimated budget of Rs 69,000 crore for 2021-22 was passed by the Legislative Assembly on Friday. However, after the Budget was passed, Speaker Ram Nivas Goel adjourned the Budget session for an indefinite period, four days ahead of the scheduled date, due to Covid-19.

Delhi Budget session adjourned indefinitely

NEW DELHI: Delhi Assembly Speaker Ram Nivas Goel on Friday adjourned the Budget session for an indefinite period four days ahead of the scheduled date due to Covid-19.

Health, agriculture get major push in Haryana Budget

CHANDIGARH: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday presented a deficit Budget of Rs 1.55 lakh crore for the financial year 2021-22 with no provision of tax.

Oppn to corner Odisha govt during Budget session's second phase

BHUBANESWAR: Odisha's opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress are set to corner the Biju Janata Dal government over several issues during the second phase of the Budget session beginning on Friday.

Various special measures taken in Budget to empower women: Delhi govt

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government said on Thursday that various special measures have been taken in the Budget for the next financial year to empower women.

Delhi govt presents Rs 69K cr Budget

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government on Tuesday presented a Rs 69,000 crore Budget for 2021-22, with surplus of around 6 per cent against the previous annual estimated budget of Rs 65,000 crore, in the Assembly, and said it was themed on "patriotism".

Telangana Legislature's Budget session from March 15

HYDERABAD: Budget session of Telangana State Legislature will begin from March 15, according to a notification on Tuesday.
Governor Tamili Sai Soundararajan has summoned both Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council to meet for the session at 11 a.m. on March 15.

Eight key bills approved by house during budget session of Punjab Vidhan Sabha

CHANDIGARH:The Punjab Vidhan Sabha today passed eight important bills in the budget session chaired by Speaker Rana KP Singh.

Delhi govt presents Rs 69K Cr Deshbhakti Budget

NEW DELHI: Delhi Finance Minister Manish Sisodia on Tuesday presented a Rs 69,000 crore Budget for 2021-22 in the Assembly, and said it was themed on "patriotism".

People need budget of Punjabis, not of Prashant Kishore: Harpal Singh Cheema

CHANDIGARH: Slamming Captain Amarinder Singh on the budget presented by his government on Monday, senior leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Harpal Singh Cheema said that the people of the state need a budget of Punjabis and not of Prashant Kishore's.

Budget a pro-people document, reflects outstanding ability to ensure overall delvelopment,Says Jakhar

CHANDIGARH: Terming it as a pro-people document, Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee President Sunil Jakhar has lauded state Finance Minister Manpreet Singh Badal for coming out with an all encompassing Budget which would give a new direction to social and economic development of all sections of state.

Last budget of Captain Government’s is nothing except Jumlas and fake promises: Parminder Singh Dhindsa

CHANDIGARH: Senior Leader of Shiromani Akali Dal (Democratic), MLA and former Finance Minister. S. Parminder Singh Dhindsa said that Captain Government has presented its last budget only for gaining the political mileage and to prepare strengthen their party roots in the forthcoming Assembly elections of 2022.

Kapurthala district gets more than Rs. 63 crore for various projects in budget 2021-22

KAPURTHALA: The Budget for 2021-22 by the Punjab Government has brings cheers to the kapurthala district as more than Rs. 63 crore allocated to the various development projects in the district.

Women-oriented Punjab Budget to further empower women: Aruna Chaudhary

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Mrs. Aruna Chaudhary, on Monday, termed the Budget 2021–22, presented on the special day of International Women's Day as a women-oriented, saying that it will further empower women of the state.

Budget 2021-22 to give impetus to industrial growth in state: Sunder sham Arora

CHANDIGARH: The Industries and Commerce Minister Punjab Mr. Sunder Sham Arora today envisioned that the Budget 2021-22 tabled by Punjab government led by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh in the house would further give impetus to the industrial growth in the state.

Budget focus on Farmers and Women is highly commendable : MP Patiala

PATIALA:Terming the budget as visionary and people oriented, MP from Patiala Preneet Kaur said that, "the Punjab budget presented by Finance Minister Manpreet Singh Badal fullfils the aspirations of people of Punjab"

No fuel tax hike in Karnataka budget for 2021-22

BENGALURU:The Karnataka Budget for ensuing fiscal 2021-22 has not proposed increase in state tax on petrol or diesel to avoid financial burden on the people, said Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Monday.

Budget by Punjab Finance Minister will put state on high growth trajectory.

PHAGWARA:Hailing the budget presented by Finance Minister Manpreet Singh Badal as pro-people and development oriented, the former Punjab Minister and Chairman of Punjab Agro Industries Corporation  Joginder Singh Mann today said that it will further put state on high growth trajectory.

Israel's annual budget deficit hits record $52.2bn

TEL AVIV: Israel's annual budget deficit reached a record of 173.9 billion new shekels ($52 billion), according to a report issued by the Ministry of Finance.

Delhi Assembly getting ready for budget session

NEW DELHI: With the budget session of the Delhi assembly set to begin on March 8, preparations in the Old Secretariat building which is now known as the Delhi Assembly were in full swing on Saturday.

Himachal CM presents Rs 50,192 cr populist Budget

SHIMLA: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Saturday presented a Rs 50,192 crore populist but deficit Budget for 2021-22, with no provision for any new taxes despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Delhi Assembly Budget session sans Question Hour

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Assembly Budget session for 2021-22 scheduled to commence from Monday, will not have its usual Question Hour due to the Covid-19 pandemic, sources told IANS.

Rs 2.27 lakh crore annual Budget for Gujarat

GANDHINAGAR: Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel, who also holds the Finance portfolio, on Wednesday presented the state's annual budget for the financial year 2021-22 running to Rs 2,27,029 crore with an overall surplus of Rs 588 crore.

Budget propels Indian markets higher in Feb

NEW DELHI: The Union Budget propelled the market higher in February with India outperforming the global markets.As per a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services, after consolidating in January (down 2.5 per cent MoM), the Nifty headed north in February (up 6.6 per cent MoM). It closed above the psychological 15,000-mark on February 8 and ended the month at 14,529.

Cabinet approves to introduce Punjab infrastructure (Development and Regulation) amendment bill, 2021 in ongoing budget session

CHANDIGARH: In order to boost the pace of infrastructure Development in the state by levying special ID fee , the Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday gave a nod to introduce Punjab Infrastructure (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2021 in the ongoing Budget Session.

Gionee launches budget smartphone for Rs 6,999

NEW DELHI: Smartphone maker Gionee on Monday launched its new budget smartphone 'Gionee Max Pro' for Rs 6,999 in the Indian market.

TTD approves Rs 2,937 crore budget

TIRUPATI: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD), which manages the affairs of richest temple at Tirumala, has approved Rs 2,937 crore budget for 2021-22.
The TTD board, which met under the chairmanship of Y V Subba Reddy late Saturday, approved the budget.

AAP to raise issues of MSP, post-matric scholarship, farm loan waiver and electricity in upcoming budget session

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has decided to question Captain Amarinder Singh government and raise four main issues of MSP, post-matric scholarship, farm loan waiver and electricity in the upcoming budget session. The decision was taken during an all-MLA meeting presided over by senior leader of the party and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Punjab Assembly, Harpal Singh Cheema at the party headquarters on Saturday.

Media coverage of the budget session must be held in every situation: Harpal Cheema

CHANDIGARH: Reacting to Captain Amarinder Singh government's decision to not allow media coverage during the Budget Session 2021, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) senior leader and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Punjab Assembly Harpal Singh Cheema said that the decision was condemnable and a dictatorial decision of the Captain government. Cheema said that Captain Amarinder should be aware that there is democratic governance and the media is the fourth pillar of democracy.

PM cites unprecedented health Budget allocation to show commitment

NEW DELHI: Demonstrating the government's commitment towards the country's health sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the allocation for health in this year's Union Budget has been "unprecedented".

Massive uproar in Bihar Assembly on Budget day

PATNA: Legislators of opposition parties staged a massive protest on the Budget day in the Bihar Assembly on Monday.

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