[wanabidii] News Digest: New wing to resolve taxpayers' complaints

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, February 29, 2016
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		Business
		New wing to resolve taxpayers' complaints Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has created a new wing in the income tax department to exclusively deal with taxpayers' grievances and complaints related to delay in issue of refunds and problems in filing tax returns among others Government waives penalty, interest on pending tax disputes In order to soothe nerves of foreign investors, the government on Monday offered one-time settlement of cases emanating from retrospective amendment of tax laws, by asking companies to pay the basic tax demand and get waiver for interest and penalty. PSUs to monetise idle assets; disinvestment department renamed "We have to leverage the assets of CPSEs for generation of resources for investment in new projects. We will encourage CPSEs to divest individual assets like land, manufacturing unit to release their asset value for making investments in new projects," Jaitley said in his Budget 2016-17 speech. More Business News»

		Environment
		A softshell turtle and a red panda rescued in Arunachal A small Asiatic softshell turtle and a red panda were rescued in Arunachal Pradesh and handed over for rehabilitation, officials said on Monday. Two IRBN personnel rescued the soft-shell turtle at Chimpu and the red panda was rescued by a resident from Kebi village. Scientists up in arms over lay-offs at Oz climate centre  Perched on a wild, windy promontory on the rugged tip of northwestern Tasmania, the tiny Cape Grim research station has been measuring airborne greenhouse gases since 1976. Elephant shot, tail chopped off in Assam More Environment News»

		World
		Ex-TEPCO bosses indicted over Fukushima disaster Three former executives of the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant operator were indicted on Monday over the 2011 atomic accident. This will be the first criminal trial linked to the disaster. A judicial review panel composed of ordinary citizens ruled in July that the three men should be put on trial. In a switch, some migrants build a life in the Balkans Most newcomers immediately move on toward wealthy European Union nations such as Germany, Austria or Sweden. Ishaq, however, is among a handful of migrants choosing to try their luck in less obvious places such as impoverished, postwar non-EU Serbia. Hong Kong independence group surprises with vote result A pro-democracy candidate won a Hong Kong weekend by-election while a rival from a radical pro-independence group arrested on riot charges placed a surprising third in a vote seen as a measure of political tension in the Chinese city. More World News»

		Science
		Leap Year 2016: Why 29 February only happens every four years Nasa explores Mars-like place on Earth Rare nine crore-year-old coral fossil found in Narmada valley In a rare discovery, palaeontologists have stumbled upon a nine crore-year-old rare coral fossil similar to that of brain coral in Bagh beds of Narmada valley region. More Science News»

		Technology
		RHA T20 headphones review: An audiophile's delight Finally India is on the map when it comes to high grade audio. With serious audio comes in serious options. The T20 is one such option from a British headphone company called RHA. Apple to launch 4-inch iPhone SE on March 22: Report Apple's much-speculated 4-inch iPhone is reportedly launching on March 22. HTC could be planning a mobile VR headset too Virtual reality tech had a huge part to play at this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, and HTC was leading the charge with the Vive headset it's been developing with Valve. More Technology News»

		Education
		Government to create higher education financing agency Government on Monday announced the creation of a Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA) with an initial capital base of Rs 1,000 crore which will leverage funds from the market and work to create infrastructure in India's top institutions like the IITs. Certificate course in management of Diabetic Retinopathy launched in Guwahati All set for CBSE exams from March 1 More than 3.28 lakh students in Patna region, comprising Bihar and Jharkhand, are busy with final revisions to write Class X and XII examinations of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) commencing from March 1. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Court rejects bail plea of artist Chintan Upadhyay A sessions court on Monday rejected the bail plea made by artist Chintan Upadhyay who is in judicial custody in connection with the double murder of his wife Hema and her lawyer. Thane mass murders stir PETA to write to Rajnath Singh The CEO of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, Poorva Joshipura, urged Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to take steps to ensure police officials across the country take cases of cruelty to animals seriously to help prevent violence against humans. Pansare killings: HC asks CBI, SIT to speed up probe Bombay high court on Monday said the probe into the murders of rationalist Narayan Dabholkar and CPI leader Govind Pansare need to be speeded up. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Woman storms Delhi commissioner's office on his first day Minutes before Alok Kumar Verma took charge as Delhi Police chief, the Commissioner's office witnessed high drama as a woman alleging corruption by police officials scurried into a lobby full of media representatives waiting for a briefing by the new top cop. Four-year jail for govt official in bribery case Alok Kumar Verma takes charge as Delhi's new police commissioner Senior IPS officer Alok Kumar Verma on Monday took charge as the new Commissioner of Delhi Police at a time it is battling mounting criticism over handling of the JNU row. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Bengaluru artist's work finds space in Oxford Encyclopedia His richly coloured canvas expresses in abstract – quite thought-provokingly! The art world may seem to be jiving around the figurative and photography-based styles currently, but Bengaluru-based artist Andrew Paul – whose work ‘Mighty My Saviour’ recently got published in the Oxford Encyclopedia – prefers to portray his stories through the old-fangled medium of oil on canvas. Headless Lokayukta may become defunct as politics rages on The anti-corruption body in the state may soon become defunct with no Lokayukta at the helm of affairs if the governor rejects the name of Justice SR Nayak, which sources say, is a possibility. 'IS is un-Islamic, against the Quran' Members of the Muslim community in Bengaluru on Sunday gathered at the Quddus Saheb Eidgah Maidan on Millers Road in east Bengaluru to denounce terrorism and urge the youth against falling prey into the trap. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Seats outnumber students in Telangana A whooping 7.5 lakh seats from a slew of courses ranging from engineering to hotel management have no takers in Telangana since 2012-13 in colleges affiliated to the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Hic, hic! Telangana's liquor policy to get a new kick At a time when Telangana government is being criticized for going slow on its proposed liberal policy of liquor sales, the state government is all set to roll out several initiatives to attract the growing women consumers. Ancient water tanks to be tourist hubs In a bid to boost tourism, the Telangana State Tourism Development Corporation (TSTDC) will now give ancient water tanks a makeover to turn them into major tourist destinations. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Before you walk your dog in Chennai, get a licence Does your dog have a licence? If surprised at the question, you are not alone: A majority of dog owners are unaware that the city corporation has for ages made it mandatory to have a licence for pet dogs. Hospital fined `4.6L 10 yrs after woman's death Ten years after a woman diedbecauseof medical negligence,the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has fined a hospital `4.7 lakh. Lorry owners to file criminal case against PWD Members of Sand Lorry Owners’ Association have decided to file cases against government officials for forcing them to carry excessive loads, which causes accidents on the roads. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Mobile internet ban hits online services The 4-hour ban on mobile internet services on Sunday to sanitise the exam for recruitment of talatis being at various centres across the state, affected even those who rarely visit cyberspace. Ramji Shah, 68, was one such victim of the ban. Cong gets Kishor to run Guj, Punjab & UP campaigns The man who played an important role in Narendra Modi's journey from Gandhi nagar to New Delhi and was instrumental in taking the Nitish Kumarled Mahagathbandhan to a stupendous win in Bihar has joined hands with Congress for the UP and Gujarat polls. Neerja Bhanot always fought against injustice, says brother Neerja Bhanot, the airhostess who died saving passengers of the Pan Am flight hijacked on September 5, 1986, from Karachi international airport in Pakistan, always opposed injustice and acts of violence. She had once tried to save a woman being beaten by her husband in Mumbai. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Government hospital doctor refuses to operate HIV patients A surgeon at a govt hospital in Pratagarh refused to operate on two patients with HIV, saying that he wouldn't touch them. The chief medical superintendent of the district hospital has issued him a show-cause notice following an outcry by local social organisations. 142 policemen attacked in 8 districts of Allahabad zone in last one year Around 270 law breakers accused of attacking police parties or policemen between January 1, 2015 and February 15, 2016, are still evading arrest across the Allahabad zone. 'In SAARC, Pak creating most problems' Among its member-nations, Pakistan is the one creating most problems, so SAARC should think of moving ahead without it if the situation so demands, said strategic expert Major General (Retd) G D Bakshi on Saturday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Moderate rain continues across state Several places in the state witnessed light to moderate rain during the last two days. Man impaled by 5-ft rod survives after surgery A five-feet long, 1.5 feet wide iron rod, which pierced through a man's chest on Friday evening, was removed in a three-and-a-half-hour surgery in the early hours on Saturday. Girl found dead on railway track The government railway police (GRP) on Saturday recovered the body of a girl from a railway track at Kuhudi station in Khurda district on Saturday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Madhya Pradesh woman cuts privates of man while defending rape attempt In a second such incident in month, a tribal woman cut the private part of the man trying to rape her using a kitchen knife in Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh on Sunday night. French woman visiting Kanha dies of heart attack A 66-year-old French woman, Michelle Daniel Marclay, who was on a visit to Kanha tiger reserve in Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh died on Sunday. Congress workers held after protest over smart city proposal Ten Congress workers, including its Bhopal district president PC Sharma, were arrested for protesting against the proposal to develop smart city in Shivaji Nagar, Tulsi Nagar and adjoining areas. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Jat reservation: Hooda's aide seeks one-week time to join probe in sedition case Prof Virender Singh, political adviser to former CM Bhupinder Hooda, who has eluded police after registration of sedition case, has sought 7-day time from local police to join the investigations. Stones pelted on Arvind Kejriwal's car in Ludhiana Stones were pelted at the car of AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal by the 1984 riot victims and the workers of Youth Akali Dal at Ludhiana. Murthal gangrapes: High Court appoints Anupam Gupta as amicus curiae The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday appointed advocate Anupam Gupta as amicus curiae in the case of the alleged gang-rapes in Murthal near Sonepat, during the Jat reservation protests. The High Court has set March 14, as next date of hearing in the case. More Chandigarh News»

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