NRC is being updated in Assam in accordance with the Assam Accord signed on 15 August, 1985. The entire process is being carried out as per directions ofthe Hon’ble Supreme Court who is constantly monitoring the process.

The GST Council in its 28th meeting held here today under the Chairmanship of Shri Piyush Goyal , Union Minister for Railways , Coal , Finance & Corporate Affairs  took following decisions on GST Rate on Goods .

GST rates reduction on 28% items:

28% to 18%

Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers)
Glaziers’ putty, grafting putty, resin cements
Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment including water cooler, milk coolers, refrigerating equipment for leather industry, ice cream freezer etc.
Washing machines.

The Vice President of India and the Chancellor of Panjab University, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has appointed Prof. Raj Kumar as the next Vice Chancellor of Panjab University, here today. At present Prof.

A group of  RTI activists representing  “Right to Information Activists Social Welfare Society”  held a meeting with Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh here today and discussed issues regarding citizens’ right to information and related concerns.

The GST Council in its 28th meeting held here today under the Chairmanship of Shri Piyush Goyal , Union Minister for Railways , Coal , Finance & Corporate Affairs  took following decisions relating to exemptions / changes in GST rates / ITC eligibility criteria, rationalization of rates / exemptions and clarification on levy of GST on services.