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Ministry of Finance
Income Tax Department conducts search operations on a real estate group in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai Region of Maharashtra
The Income Tax Department initiated search and seizure operations on a real estate group, engaged in the construction of residential and commercial projects, in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai Region on 25.11.2021. The group is mainly carrying out development of slum rehabilitation projects. The search action covered around 30 premises.
The search action unearthed various methods of tax evasion adopted by the group. Several documentary and digital evidences have been found and seized demonstrating receipt of cash to the tune of Rs.100 crore, as part of consideration on sale of flats, which is not accounted for in the regular books of account. The fact of receipt of on- money on such transactions is also corroborated in the statements recorded during the search proceedings. The modus operandi adopted by the group includes issuing of promissory notes equivalent to the on- money component to the customers and these promissory notes are destroyed after registration of the flat.
Incriminating evidence regarding unaccounted cash payments made not only to the original tenants of the slums for vacating the dwelling unit but also to some other persons for facilitating vacation of the properties by slum dwellers has been found and seized. Further evidences suggesting irregularities and violation of guidelines of Slum Rehabilitation Authority  have also been detected.
The preliminary analysis of evidences revealed that the group has acquired controlling stake in a company by paying consideration in cash. Defaults on compliances to the provisions of tax deduction at source have also been found. The assessee group did not deduct tax at source on certain payments claimed by it which aggregate to more than Rs. 300 crore.
As a result of the search action, unaccounted cash exceeding Rs. 6.00 crore has been seized.
Further investigations are under progress.
Ministry of Home Affairs
4th Director General Level Talks held between NCB, India and CCDAC, Myanmar to take concerted actions against drug trafficking
The 4th Director General Level Talks between Narcotics Control Bureau, India and Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control. , Myanmar on drug trafficking and related matters were held here today.
The Indian delegation was led by Sh. Abhay, Director General, Narcotics Control Bureau  while the Myanmar delegation was headed by Pol. Brig. Gen. Win Naing, Joint Secretary, CCDAC, Myanmar, Commander of Drug Enforcement Division.
The two- day bilateral meeting from 9th to 10th July , 2019 is being organized to take coordinated and concerted actions against drug trafficking between the two countries. During the first day of the meeting, both sides shared mutual concern regarding menace of drugs and resolved to exchange crucial information relating to trafficking of drugs and precursors.
The issues such as trend of illicit poppy cultivation & heroin production in Myanmar including precursor trafficking, cross border trafficking of Heroin from Myanmar to India, cross border trafficking of Ephedrine/Pseudo-ephedrine on Indo-Myanmar Border and trafficking of Methamphetamine from Myanmar to India, information on Drug trafficking routes, Controlled Delivery Operations, and sharing of best practices and training needs were discussed. Both sides exchanged the operational level contacts for sharing of real time information/ intelligence.
The meeting was held in cordial and constructive atmosphere. The effectiveness of cooperation on drug matters largely depends on frequency of interaction and was agreed to hold the next DG level talks in Myanmar on a mutually convenient date.
Ministry of Steel
Iconic Week Celebrations at RINL
In Commemoration of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, “Iconic Week Celebrations” are being observed atRashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd,  from 13th to 19th December 2021 commemorating India’s victory in the war of 1971.
In this connection, a ‘Walk’ was organised this morning at Ukkunagaram. Around five hundred persons participated involving NCC cadets  from various schools in Ukkunagaram Township, Home Guards, Employees and youth from surrounding areas. The event was flagged off by Shri Abhijit Chakrabarthi, CGM  I/c.
Addressing the gathering, Shri Abhijit Chakrabarthi recollected India's victory in the War of 1971 and advised the youth to work hard to help the country progress. He complimented the Sports Department for conducting sports events regularly in various sports disciplines and also for providing effective coaching in different sports & games.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Multimedia exhibition IFFI@50 to begin tomorrow
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has put up one of its kind, highly hi-tech interactive multi-media exhibition at IFFI. The exhibition will be inaugurated by Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Shri Amit Khare, tomorrow at 10:30 am at Darya Sangam near Kala Academy, Goa. It will remain open for all from 21-28 November 2019 during the hours of 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
On the occasion of the 50thth anniversary of IFFI, the exhibition - IFFI@50 - is a tribute to the journey of IFFI from its inception in 1952 to now. The aim of the exhibition is to show how IFFI helps to showcase India cinemas to the world and also makes India a platform where cinemas from the world can be showcased.
The visitors to this exhibition will experience the evolution of Indian Cinema through various installations. In addition to this, there are various first of its kind hi-tech features used in the exhibition like Zoetrope , 360 degree immersive experience area, augmented reality experience, vertical digital display panels, Virtual reality tools, hologram technology, IFFI’s journey through digital panels etc. These have been designed to engage the audience to showcase the craft of filmmaking and highlight the impact of cinema on society.
On the sidelines of the exhibition, various competitions are organized such as Film quiz, short film making , drawings, paintings etc for kids on everyday basis.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to address WEF’s Davos Dialogue on 28th January
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will address the World Economic Forum’s Davos Dialogue on 28th January, 2021 via video conferencing. More than 400 top industry leaders from across the globe will attend the session, wherein the Prime Minister will be speaking on the Fourth Industrial Revolution - using technology for the good of humanity. Prime Minister will also be interacting with the CEOs during the event.
The Davos Dialogues agenda marks the launch of the World Economic Forum’s Great Reset Initiative in the post COVID world.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Agreement between India and Myanmar on Land Border Crossing
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Agreement between India and Myanmar on Land Border Crossing.
The Agreement will facilitate regulation and harmonization of already existing free movement rights for people ordinarily residing in the border areas of both countries. It will also facilitate movement of people on the basis of valid passports and visas which will enhance economic and social interaction between the two countries.
The Agreement is an enabling arrangement for movement of people across India-Myanmar border. It is expected to provide connectivity and enhance interaction of the people of North Eastern States of India with the people of Myanmar.
The Agreement would give a boost to the economy of the North East and allow us to leverage our geographical connections with Myanmar to boost trade and people to people ties.
The Agreement will safeguard the traditional rights of the largely tribal communities residing along the border which are accustomed to free movement across the land border.
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Shri Gadkari approves Rs 971 crore Munger-Bhagalpur NH road in Bihar
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari has approved a proposal to construct 120 km Munger-Bhagalpur-Tirpety-Kahalgaon concrete road on national highway 80 in Bihar. This will be a 2-lane road with paved shoulders, which will also be 4-lane wide at certain stretches.
Shri Nitin Gadkari has directed officials to begin work on this Road within next three months. He also ordered release of Rs 20 crore for immediate repair works on this section.
The Minister informed that this is an important commercial connectivity Road in this area with around 25 thousand vehicles per day. The Ministry has decided to construct the new NH in view of difficulties of the people of this region. He said, with the completion of this road, commercial activities of the State will be strengthened. This road will connect the bridge being constructed by the State govt at Agvani Ghat of Sultanganj to Khagaria, which will add further traffic of about 6000 vehicles on this road.
The road from Munger to Bhagalpur, Kahalgaon and Mirza Chauki of Jharkhand is the busiest route of Bihar. It serves as lifeline for stone supply sector which caters to entire Bihar, Nepal, WB, etc. It is also a major route for carryingfly ashfrom NTPC Kahalgaon to Saharsa, Madhepura, Begusarai, Purnima and Kishanganj. It also connects to the famous Vikramshila University ofBhagalpur, besides being an important tourist route.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
DGCA Undertakes Special Safety Audit of all Scheduled Airlines in India
Regulatory Audit of Scheduled Airlines Carried Out Every Two Years
The DGCA is carrying out special safety audit of all the scheduled airlines in the country. For the Airports, spot inspections at 13 licensed airports have been carried out during the monsoon season by the DGCA.
Regulatory audit of scheduled airlines is carried out every two years as per the Manual of Regulatory Audit. However based on the findings during surveillances, spot checks, complaints, voluntary report and severity of occurrence, risk based audits are carried out in the form of special audits.
During previous safety audits, DGCA had identified certain deficiencies. These were circulated to the airline operators for taking corrective measures. The deficiencies found include inter-alia:
- Delay in taking corrective action in case of outcome of the Flight Operation Quality Assurance  exceedance data.
- Non-reporting of the incidents/occurrences by the airlines.
- The Maintenance Control Centre  of the airlines were not adequately staffed with technically qualified personnel.
- Few of the procedures in practice were not in compliance with manufacturer's recommended procedures.
- Non-compliance to workplace manuals, documented procedures and documentation.
The Action Taken Report has been submitted by each of the organizations. These were reviewed for effective compliance. The latest surveillances and audits have shown improvement in areas which include compliance of procedures, workplace manual, documentation etc.
This information was given in a written reply by Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of State, I/C, Civil Aviation, in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Finance
PRESS COMMUNIQUÉ
Repayment of ‘7% FERT COS GOI SPL BOND 2022’-Issue of Press Communique.
The outstanding balance of ‘7% FERT COS GOI SPL BOND 2022’ is repayable at par on December 09, 2022 . No interest will accrue thereon from the said date. In the event of a holiday being declared on repayment day by any State Government under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, the Loan/s will be repaid by the paying offices in that State on the previous working day.
2. a) As per sub-regulations 24 and 24 of Government Securities Regulations, 2007 payment of maturity, proceeds to the registered holder of Government Security held in the form of Subsidiary General Ledger or Constituent Subsidiary General Ledger account or Stock Certificate, shall be made by a pay order incorporating the relevant particulars of his bank account or by credit to the account of the holder in any bank having facility of receipt of funds through electronic means. For the purpose of making payment in respect of the securities, the original subscriber or the subsequent holders of such Government Securities, shall submit the relevant particulars of their bank account well in advance.
b) However, in the absence of relevant particulars of bank account/mandate for receipt of funds through electronic means, to facilitate repayment of the Loan on the due date, holders may tender the securities, duly discharged, at the Public Debt Offices, Treasuries/Sub-Treasuries and branches of State Bank of India  20 days in advance of the due date for repayment.
3. Full details of the procedure for receiving the discharge value may be obtained from any of the aforesaid paying offices.
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Economic Affairs
Budget Division
North Block,
New Delhi-110 001
Dated: November 14, 2022
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Sufficient Food Grains Stocks Available to Meet the Country’s Requirement
Govt. of India Regularly Monitoring the Prices
Government of India has sufficient food grain stocks under Central Pool to meet the requirement of NFSA and its Other Welfare Schemes as well as for additional allocation of PMGKAY. About 159 LMT of Wheat and 104 LMT of Rice will be available as on 1st of January 2023, which is well above the respective buffer norms requirement of 138 LMT of Wheat and 76 LMT of Rice as on 1st of January. As on 15.12.2022, around 180 LMT of Wheat and 111 LMT of Rice are available in the Central Pool.
Buffer norms requirements have been envisaged for particular dates of the year as on 1st of April, 1st of July, 1st of October and 1st of January. The stock position of Wheat and Rice under Central Pool have always remained well above the buffer norms. Around 227 LMT of Wheat and 205 LMT of Rice were available as on 1st of October, 2022 against the respective buffer norms requirements of 205 LMT of Wheat and 103 LMT of Rice as on 1st of October. Adequate quantity of food grains will be available as on 1st of January, 2023 well above the buffer norms requirement of 1st of January.
Though procurement of Wheat during last season was on lower side due to lesser production coupled with selling by farmers at prices higher than MSP in the open market consequent to geo-political situation, yet enough stock of Wheat will still be available in Central Pool to cater to the needs of the country till the time next Wheat crop arrives. Further, the allocations under NFSA as well as PMGKAY have also been revised in favour of rice for having sufficient Wheat stock in Central Pool to cater to the requirements of Welfare Schemes.
Government of India has enhanced the MSP of Wheat crop this year to Rs. 2125/qtl against the last year MSP of Rs. 2015/qtl for RMS 2022-23. Thus, increase in MSP of Rs. 110/qtl coupled with fairly good climatic conditions, it is expected that the production and procurement of Wheat during next season shall remain normal. Procurement of Wheat next season would commence from April 2023 and as per initial assessment there has been a fair increase in the sowing of Wheat crop as compared to last year.
Government of India has ensured that sufficient stock of food grains are available in the Central Pool to meet the requirement of all the Welfare Schemes across the country and prices remain under control.
Ministry of Finance
Income Tax Department conducts searches in Maharashtra
The Income Tax Department carried out a search operation on 03.08.2022 on two major groups engaged in the manufacturing of steel TMT Bars. The search operation covered more than 30 premises spread over Jalna, Aurangabad, Nashik and Mumbai.
During the course of the search operation, several incriminating evidences have been found and seized.
The initial analysis of seized evidences of both the groups has revealed that they were engaged in large scale tax evasion, resorting to inflation of expenditure through bogus purchases from several entities. These entities have also been found to be involved in GST frauds. Evidence has also been found of excess stock of raw materials, not recorded in the books of account, exceeding Rs. 120 crore.
Examination of evidences in one of the groups further reveals that it has indulged in layering its unaccounted income through bogus unsecured loans and share premium, obtained from Kolkata based shell companies.
The search team has also detected large number of lockers of both the groups, opened in the names of employees of the companies, which were maintained with a Co-operative Bank. During the search operation, more than 30 bank lockers, including several lockers in the Co-operative Bank, were searched. Huge unaccounted cash and gold jewellery has been found and seized from these lockers.
Furthermore, substantial amount of unaccounted cash has been seized from a secret room located on the farm house belonging to one of the groups.
So far, the search operation has resulted in seizure of unaccounted cash of Rs.56 crore, and bullion and jewellery worth Rs. 14 crore.
Further investigations are in progress.
PIB Headquarters
“NATIONAL LEVEL DHAI AKHAR LETTER WRITING CAMPAIGN ON THE THEME “DEAR BAPU, YOU ARE IMMORTAL / प्रिय बापू, आप अमर हैं....” FOR THE FY 2019-20”
Dhai Akhar National Letter Writing Campaign for the year 2018-19 eliciting more than 9 lakh entries from across the country and 1,06,872 entries in Telangana Circle was a great success and Telangana Circle stood 2nd in the country.
This year also, the Department is organizing the Dhai Akhar Letter Writing Campaign at National Level including the Indian Diaspora. The theme of the letter writing campaign is “Dear Bapu, you are immortal / प्रिय बापू, आप अमर हैं....”.
The participant of Dhai Akhar Letter Writing Campaign can post their hand written letters in English/Hindi/Local language, from 01.08.2019 to 30.11.2019 and addressed to the Chief Postmaster General, Telangana Circle, Hyderabad -500001 along with their Name, DOB, completed age, mobile number and address with pincode. Letters posted after 30.11.2019 will not be accepted.
The letter can be written on plain A-4 size paper should not be more than 1000 words or in Inland Letter Cards  where it should not be more than 500 words.
The letters have to be posted in a special letter box at Post Offices in the clearly marked letter box for “Letter writing campaign” in Dist head quarters and larger towns/cities, in rural areas letters to be posted in Branch Post Offices.
This competition is open to all and includes all age groups. The categories of the Campaign are Inland Letter Card Category and Envelope Category for each age groups i.e. Upto 18 years age and Above 18 years age . The best 3 entries in each category in the State/Circle & National level will be selected. In the state the best 3 entries in each category will be selected by 31.01.2020 and National level by 31.03.2020. The Prizes will be distributed under two categories of age groups i.e. upto 18 years of age and above 18 years of age for both Envelope and Inland Letter categories. The details of prizes are as under:
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The details are available in the website https://telanganapostalcircle.in.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Shri Bhupender Yadav reiterates Government’s commitment for implementing the ESI health scheme in non-implemented districts of the country
Prime focus is on improving the existing infrastructure for providing better health care to the Insured Persons and the beneficiaries: Shri Yadav
Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Environment, Forest & Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav chaired a review meeting to explore the possibilities of expansion of ESI health scheme at Employees’ State Insurance Corporation  Medical College and ESIC Hospital, Joka, Kolkata.
Speaking on this occasion Shri Bhupender Yadav reiterated Government’s commitment for implementing the ESI health scheme in non-implemented districts of the country. To provide better Health care to the Insured Persons and beneficiaries, the review meeting also discussed the possibility of upgrading the infrastructure.
Shri Rameswar Teli, Minister of State for Labour & Employment and Petroleum & Natural Gas, said that the government is focused towards creating medical infrastructure so that workers of the country can easily avail the medical care benefits.
Ms. Arti Ahuja, Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment gave valuable suggestions and suggested an action plan for increasing the coverage of ESI Scheme, improvement of healthcare services and prevention of occupational diseases in industrial clusters.
Dr. Rajendra Kumar, DG, ESIC spoke on adopting a modern approach and integrating modern technology model for effective functioning of healthcare services through E-Sanjeevani and use of online Dhanwantari application of ESIC.
Dr. M Srinivas, Director, AIIMS addressed the participants of the meeting virtually and made several suggestions for helping ESIC grow and provide better healthcare facilities to its Insured Persons and beneficiaries.
Shri Barun Kumar Ray, Principal Secretary to the Government of West Bengal , Shri Alok Chandra, SLEA, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Shri Prasanta Nandi Chowdhury, National Secretary, CITU and Shri Sheo Prasad Tiwari, General Secretary, TUCC along with all Medical Commissioners, Insurance Commissioner , Chief Engineer of ESIC, Hqrs., five Zonal Medical Commissioners, Deans and Medical Superintendents of eight ESIC Medical College and Hospitals, one PGIMSR and two Dental College and Hospitals also participated in the meeting.
Ministry of Culture
7500 sq feet Indian Tricolour draped Victoria Memorial Hall to Commemorate India’s 75th Independence Day
Kolkata, August 15, 2021
With a view to commemorate the 75th Independence Day of India and to pay tribute to the Freedom Fighters of India, an Indian Tricolour measuring 7500 square feet was dedicated to the nation by Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, Governor of West Bengal at the Victoria Memorial Hall today on August, 15. The event was co-hosted by three organizations, Victoria Memorial Hall, Kolkata, Indiatourism Kolkata, Union Ministry of Tourism and Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling.
The Governor also hoisted the standard size Tricoour on the compound of Victoria Memorial. The Governor on the occasion said, our society has no place for any kind of violence and our Constitution safeguards the Rights of Human beings. Our Constitution is the supreme and everyone has to respect it, Shri Dhankhar mentioned and urged the people of Bengal to find out unsung heroes of the freedom movement from the state so that they could be given due honour and respect.
750 saplings were also planted at the premises of the Victoria Memorial Hall to symbolize the 75th Year of Indian Independence.
It is to be mentioned that the 7500 ft. Indian Tricolour that was dedicated to the Nation today by the Governor of West Bengal, began its journey on the April 25, 2021 when it was unfurled by officials of the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute  atop Mt. Rhenock in the Sikkim Himalayas at an altitude of 16,500 feet. The Tricolour then travelled to Darjeeling, the Queen of Hills where it was unfurled once again at the HMI during the International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2021 which was celebrated in collaboration with Indiatourism Kolkata across the country. And now, the colossal Tricolour has travelled to the City of Joy and dedicated to the Nation by the Governor of West Bengal.
Dr. Jayanta Sengupta, Curator and Secretary, Victoria Memorial Hall; Shri Sagnik Chowdhury, Dy. Director General and Regional Director , Ministry of Tourism and Group Captain Jai Kishan, the Principal, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Darjeeling were also present on the occasion.