Month: May 2021

Government extends timelines of certain compliances in light of the severe pandemic

DELHI, MAY 1: In  view  of  the  adverse circumstances arising due to the severe Covid-19  pandemic  and also in view of the several requests  received  from  taxpayers,  tax  consultants  &  other  stakeholders from across the country, requesting that  various  compliance  dates may  be  relaxed,  the  Government  has  extended  […]

Import of Oxygen Concentrators for personal use included in exempted category list

DELHI, MAY 1: The Government has included import of oxygen concentrators for personal use, through post, courier or e-commerce portals, in the list of exempted categories, where Customs clearance is sought as ”gifts”. This exemption is valid till 31 July 2021. A notification issued by Directorate General of […]

Poll gone States/UT Gear up for Foolproof Counting while Honouring Covid Protocol Arrangements

DELHI, MAY 1: Chief Election Commissioner Sh Sushil Chandra today reviewed Counting Arrangements with senior officers of the Commission and the CEOs of five States/UTs in a virtual meeting. Sh Chandra directed that all laid down instructions of the Commission must be adhered to. He also directed that […]

Oxygen Concentrators during COVID-19: What We Need to Know

DELHI, MAY 1: As India battles the 2nd wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the surge of new infections has resulted in an alarming increase in the number of active cases. The resultant stress on our public health infrastructure has led to a big spike in demand for oxygen concentrators. […]

Maha: 100-bed COVID-19 hospital inaugurated in Latur

Latur, May 1:  A 100-bed COVID-19 facility began functioning in Latur in Maharashtra on Saturday amid a rise in cases here, officials said. The facility, set up in the premises of the Shri Siddheshwar and Ratneshwar Temple, has 60 oxygenated beds, while provision for 20 ventilator beds would […]

Raj: 92-year-old woman recovers from COVID-19

Kota (Rajasthan), May 1:  A 92-year-old woman from Rajasthan’s Kota won the battle against COVID-19 in just 12 days, with doctors saying her positive attitude and regular lung exercises helped in the speedy recovery. Sheila Devi, who was admitted to the hospital here on April 18 after she […]

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