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Raichur APMC Sees 50,000 Quintals Paddy Daily Influx
Raichur APMC, Karnataka's largest, is overwhelmed by 50,000 quintals of paddy daily from Andhra & Telangana, forcing intermittent procurement. Read why farmers are flocking here.
LS Clears 25% Cess on Pan Masala, Tobacco Products
Lok Sabha passes bill imposing a 25% National Security and Health Cess on pan masala and tobacco. The move aims to curb consumption and fund public health initiatives. Read the full details.
Maharashtra Bandh: Traders Protest APMC Cess, GST Dual Tax
Thousands of traders across four major Maharashtra cities shut markets in a statewide bandh, demanding abolition of APMC cess and reforms. The protest highlights issues of dual taxation under GST.
Maharashtra Traders' Bandh Halts Rs 5-6 Crore Trade
Wholesale trading in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar halted completely as 150 agents and buyers joined a statewide protest. Read about their key demands and the impact.
New Tobacco Tax Regime Targets Pan Masala Variants
FM Nirmala Sitharaman explains new Health & National Security Cess to replace GST compensation levy. Bill aims to stop tax evasion on pan masala, secure funds for public health and defence. Read more.
Siddaramaiah Urges PM Modi to Share Pan Masala Cess Revenue
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah highlights a Rs 9,000 crore GST compensation shortfall, urging PM Modi to share pan masala cess revenue with states. Read the full story.
Lok Sabha Passes Bill for Cess on Pan Masala Units
Lok Sabha approves bill imposing cess on pan masala and tobacco products. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman assures states of revenue sharing to compensate for GST loss. Key step for public health funding.
RJD MP Demands Ban on Gutka, Opposes New Health Cess Bill
RJD MP Sudhakar Singh opposes the Health Safety to National Security Cess Bill, 2025, demanding a complete ban on gutka and pan masala instead of a tax. He calls the bill a revenue-generating tactic.
Lok Sabha Passes Bill for Cess on Pan Masala, Tobacco
The Lok Sabha has passed a bill to collect a 10% cess on pan masala and tobacco products. The funds will support health initiatives and national security. Learn about the key provisions and financial impact.
Sitharaman: New Cess on Pan Masala, Not Essential Goods
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarifies the new Health and National Security Cess will only tax demerit goods like pan masala. Revenue to fund health schemes and security. Opposition raises concerns over MSME impact.
Sitharaman Rebukes TMC MP Over Hindi Speech in Parliament
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman firmly responded to TMC MP Saugata Roy's objection to her Hindi speech during a debate on the Health Security Cess Bill in Lok Sabha. Read the full details of the parliamentary exchange.
New Cess on Pan Masala Proposed in Lok Sabha
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced a bill for a new cess on pan masala production. The revenue will fund health and security initiatives and be shared with states. Read the details.
Congress seeks air pollution debate in Lok Sabha on Day 4
Congress MPs push for a discussion on North India's air pollution crisis, declaring it a national health emergency. Meanwhile, FM Sitharaman tables the Health Security & National Security Cess Bill, 2025. Follow live updates.
NHM Staff Protest in Ludhiana Over Unpaid Salaries
Hundreds of NHM employees staged a massive protest at Ludhiana's Civil Surgeon office, demanding release of their two-month overdue salaries. Read about their demands and the administration's response.
MPs Reveal Tobacco Quit Struggles in Parliament Tax Debate
Lok Sabha MPs shared personal battles to quit tobacco during a debate on the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which proposes a new tax structure on tobacco products.
Lok Sabha Passes Tobacco Excise Duty Bill
Lok Sabha approves Central Excise Bill to tax tobacco. Finance Minister says revenue will go to divisible pool, with 41% for states. Opposition criticizes move as filling fiscal gap.
Govt clarifies tobacco levy is excise duty, not a new cess
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified in Lok Sabha that the tobacco levy is an excise duty, not a new cess. The move aims to keep cigarettes unaffordable and revenue will be shared with states.
Punjab Rail Roko Protest Announced for December 5
Kisan Mazdoor Morcha calls for a statewide rail roko in Punjab on Dec 5, demanding MSP law and debt waiver. Commuters advised to plan travel accordingly.
Jalandhar sanitation workers protest privatisation of services
Safai karamcharis in Jalandhar staged a protest against the proposed privatisation of sanitation work, fearing job losses. They demand permanent status and oppose contract system.
Govt Bills to Levy Excise on Tobacco, Cess on Pan Masala
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduces bills to impose excise duty on tobacco and a health cess on pan masala, ensuring high taxes after GST compensation ends. Read the details.
Telangana Gig Workers Act Faces Legal Hurdle Over Cess
Telangana govt seeks legal opinion as its Gig Workers Act's cess provision may clash with Central labour codes. Will the state law be revised? Read for details.
Lok Sabha passes Manipur GST Bill amid protests
Lok Sabha passed the Manipur GST Bill and introduced new cess bills on tobacco products. The session faced adjournments due to opposition protests demanding discussion on electoral roll revision.
New Cess, Higher Excise Proposed for Tobacco Products
The Centre proposes a new cess and higher excise duty on tobacco and pan masala as the GST compensation cess ends. Learn how this tax overhaul impacts prices and states.
New Excise Duty Bills for Tobacco, Pan Masala Introduced in LS
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables two key bills in Lok Sabha to impose excise duty on tobacco and a cess on pan masala, replacing the GST compensation cess. Get the full details.
New Health Security Cess on Tobacco, Pan Masala in Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha introduced the Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025. Once the compensation cess ends, tobacco will attract GST plus excise, while pan masala will face GST plus the new cess. Read the full details.
Finance Minister Introduces Bills for Tobacco Cess in Parliament
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables two bills in Lok Sabha to levy a health cess on tobacco products, aiming to fund healthcare infrastructure and curb consumption.
Govt introduces bills to hike tobacco duty, pan masala cess
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduces two key bills in Lok Sabha to increase excise duty on tobacco and raise cess on pan masala. The move aims to boost revenue and regulate consumption.
New Excise Duty on Tobacco, Cess on Pan Masala Proposed
The government will table two key bills in Lok Sabha to impose excise duty on tobacco and a new cess on pan masala manufacturing. This move follows the end of the GST compensation cess. Read for details.
Health Security Cess Bill 2025 Introduced in Lok Sabha
India introduces Health Security Cess Bill 2025, replacing compensation cess with new taxes on tobacco and paan masala. Learn how this impacts prices and public health.
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