[wanabidii] News Digest: Common use items exempt from e-way bill provision under GST

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, August 15, 2017
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		Common use items exempt from e-way bill provision under GST LPG, kerosene, jewellery and currency are among the common use items that have been exempted from the requirement of obtaining electronic permits for transportation under the GST regime. Markets back on track as Sensex, Nifty register heavy gains The 30-share BSE Sensex surged 235.44 points to close on 31,449.03 while the 50-share NSE Nifty went up 83.35 points to close at 9,794.15. Nifty, thus came close enough to regain the psychological mark of 9,800. Reliance Industries, BP to submit revised investment plan for KG-D6 gas finds Senior executives in the joint venture said four deepsea satellite gas discoveries -- D--2, 6, 19 and 22 are planned to be developed together with D29 and D30 finds in the Krishna Godavari basin of KG-D6 block. More Business News»

		Environment
		Lion rescued from Syria zoo gives birth in Jordan reserve India should calibrate investment in green energy: Eco Survey Investment in renewable energy should be made in a calibrated manner as social costs are high in promoting green energy, the Economic Survey has observed. Migratory birds arrive at Delhi zoo, more to come soon More Environment News»

		World
		Death toll in Nepal floods climbs to 91 The death toll in rain- triggered floods and landslides in Nepal has climbed to 91 with 38 persons still missing and over six million people affected by natural calamity. Nepal Ministry of Home Affairs said 2,847 houses were completely damaged in the disaster, My Republica reported. China warns of retaliation as US launches trade probe Trade tensions between the United States and China heated up on Tuesday as Beijing warned that it "will not sit idle" if a US probe into its intellectual property practices leads to sanctions. N Korea maps out plan for missile launches off Guam North Korea offered a glimpse into its plans to fire missiles near Guam in photos released by its state media on Tuesday, as leader Kim Jong Un was briefed on the plans drawn up by the army amid heightened tensions with the United States. More World News»

		Science
		Highly sensitive blood test for cancer detection developed Largest volcanic region on Earth discovered under Antarctica Researchers at Edinburgh University in the UK revealed a staggering 91 volcanoes, adding to the 47 others that had been discovered previously, with the highest as tall as the Eiger, which stands at almost 4,000 metres in Switzerland. Robots better than humans at helping with gut surgeries: Study Robot assisted esophageal surgeries are more effective and safe, according to the largest study of its kind. More Science News»

		Technology
		Tired of 'Sarahah self-praise'? Here's a way out The anonymous messaging app Sarahah has become an online sensation and people can’t talking about it. Here's why you should do Reliance Jio recharge with Amazon, Flipkart Mitashi launches cheapest curved Smart LED TV in India Mitashi has expanded its product portfolio has launched the cheapest curved Smart LED TV in India. More Technology News»

		Education
		IIMs reach gender diversity milestone The trend reflects improved gender diversity in corporate India as many big companies actively remove biases against women, such as lesser pay and fewer promotions. Civil services exam 2018 to be held on June 3: UPSC The civil services preliminary examination to select IAS and IPS officers among others has been scheduled to be held on June 3 next year, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has said. Kerala govt to bring out 'Hamari Malayalam' textbook for migrants The Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority is all set to release a textbook exclusively to teach migrant labourers Malayalam, the mother tongue of the people of the state More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Mumbai celebrates I-Day and Dahi Handi in style! It was a burst of colour, fun and fervour as Govinda troupes competed to form human pyramids and break pitchers strung high above the ground. Handwritten notes of 39 students in sexual abuse case go missing Live updates: Dahi Handi celebrations More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		US envoy goes with public vote, chooses to wear a Kanjeevaram on Independence Day A few days back, MaryKay Carlson, Charge d'Affaires of the US Embassy, sought help from the Twitterati in choosing a sari to wear on Independence Day. She finally went with the 'voters’ choice' and wore a maroon green Kanjeevaram. She shared a picture of her wearing the sari and wrote, "#SareeSearch success! Excited to attend #IndependenceDayIndia celebration wearing the voters' choice - Kanjeevaram. #WeWearCulture." Rape leaves lifelong scars on survivor, degrades soul: Court Rape is not merely a physical assault, it often destroys the whole personality of the survivor.The observation came when a court sentenced a man to seven years rigorous imprisonment for rape. Delhi: Jewellers robbed of gold worth Rs 1.5cr Two jewellers from Ahmedabad were abducted at gunpoint and robbed by a gang of men wearing police uniforms outside the New Delhi railway station on Sunday night. They dumped in a village in Haryana by the men who fled with four and half kilos of gold jewellery worth Rs 1.5 crores. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Enemy at the gates? Don Ravi Poojary calls up MP DK Suresh After heavy rains overnight, Bengalureans wake up to flooded streets Nursing colleges, council contest HC order More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		KCR unfurls tricolor at Golconda Fort on Independence Day Lenders' get RBI jolt in GMR power plant stake sale "Under the SDR scheme, the banks have to find a new promoter for GERL within the period as prescribed under the scheme, which expired during the quarter ended June 30, 2017. Keep DNA samples of unknown bodies: Hyderabad high court Stressing the need for robust laws for effective implementation of DNA evidence, the Hyderabad High Court directed the DGPs of Telangana and AP to preserve DNA samples of unidentified bodies, and make use of DNA samples in forensic investigation. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Kamal Haasan takes on TN CM on Twitter EPS hoists tricolour at Fort St George Be prepared for polls, Stalin tells partymen More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Two nabbed for impersonating cops Shaherkotda police led by inspector S M Chaudhary arrested two men for posing as crime branch personnel and robbing a man of Rs 30,000 on Sunday. Coast guard rescues Maharashtra man off Okha The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) rescued a Maharashtra resident from drowning near Samiyani lighthouse off Okha harbour on Monday. ICU-on-wheels runs out of oxygen, child dies in transit Darshan Pagi, son of Pravin Pagi, a resident of Navapura village near Sanand in Ahmedabad district, was admitted to Sola Civil Hospital for past four days. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		SP activists show black flags to health minister In protest against the statement of state health minister Siddharth Nath Singh over the death of children in BRD Medical College, the activists of Samajwadi Party students wing showed black flags to him on his arrival in the city on Monday while a Congress leader issued a poster announcing a reward of 1 kg onion to anyone who smears the face of Singh with cow dung. ​ Cops plan special squad to check car thefts Saumya to play cop for a day More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Naveen Patnaik falls sick during I-Day celebration Routray fires salvo at Prasad critics Race for Congress president in the state became murkier with former minister Suresh Routray on Monday demanding ouster of all office bearers of Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) if All India Congress Committee (AICC) takes a decision to replace his son-in-law Prasad Harichandan. ​ HC chief justice inspects Jagannath temple conservation Orissa high court chief justice Vineet Saran on Monday asked the archaeological survey of India (ASI) to complete repair of Jagamohan, a hall facing the sanctum sanctorum in Jagannath temple at Puri, by end of October. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		'Mahatma Gandhi went to South Africa in 1993' Scrap Article 370 to solve Kashmir issue: Anupam Kher Youths hold key to growth: Gen Singh More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Man sexually assaults minor girl in Chandigarh park on Independence Day Plot delay to cost realtor 3 crore Told To Pay The Amount To 11 Buyers In A Housing Project In New Chandigarh Six MC officers fined 5,000 each for garbage pile-up at safai kendras Sources said municipal commissioner Baldeo Purushartha made a surprise check at three Sehaj Safai Kendras (SSKs) situated in sectors 35, 21 and 17 and found garbage piled up in the kendras. More Chandigarh News»

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