Excise tax was cut just once in October 2017 by Rs 2 a litre. After slashing excise duty last October, the Centre had asked states to also lower Value-Added Tax, but only Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh acted on its call. [Full Article...]
From graphic design to watercolor and oils, interior and furniture design to calligraphy and jewelry; she shared her talents in so many ways. The family will receive friends at the home. The Abbott Funeral Home of Wabasha is in charge of arrangements. Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters in law Miriam, Ruth, Colleen and Burcu, adored grandchildren Ronan, Conor, Meghan, Alicia, Eilish, ... [Full Article...]
The attendance of the BJP leaders and ministers, along with MPs Shanta Kumar and Satyavrat Chaturvedi, sent a clear signal to China that there has been no change in New Delhi's Tibet policy. Addressing the gathering, Sangyay said, "Our relation with India dates back to hundreds of years, not just 60 years". "The successive governments in India have followed One China Policy at political le... [Full Article...]
The U.N. Security Council held an emergency meeting Friday to discuss the unraveling situation in Gaza, but did not decide on any action or joint statement . "We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives in Gaza", he said. Israel and Hamas have fought three cross-border wars in recent years. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said the Israeli authorities bore full responsibility for death... [Full Article...]
To date, at least 38 people in Chicago and central IL have been hospitalized for severe bleeding after using synthetic marijuana (also known as Spice, K2 or fake weed), the health department said. Officials said these chemicals are called cannabinoids because they are similar to the ones found in the marijuana plant. Those seeking treatment for the ill effects have said they obtained the c... [Full Article...]
Chhan was convicted in 2002 on two counts of misdemeanor domestic violence, and Pheach was convicted in 2005 of possessing drugs and obstructing a police officer. Chhan, Pheach, and Maher have been in the USA with permanent residency, according to the Bee . Maher served five years in state prison and a year in federal immigration custody. [Full Article...]
Dr. Omalu said the autopsy suggested that Mr. Clark lived for three to 10 minutes after the shooting , adding to questions about the amount of time it took to get him treatment. Clark to "show" his hands, rather than raise his hands, which Mr. Clark may have been doing when he was shot, Mr. Harris said. "We are conducting a thorough investigation to determine how this happened". [Full Article...]
Tonight: Flurries or light snow possible during the evening. "At present the extent and amounts of any snow are very uncertain, and it is quite possible that snow might not be too disruptive". "There will be some widespread frosts and temperatures could get down as low as -8C (17.6F) in northwestern parts of the United Kingdom overnight". [Full Article...]