Govt hikes excise duty on cigarettes; prices to rise from Feb 1
Cigarettes to get costlier as the Centre imposes additional excise duty from February 1. Find out how much more you'll pay for brands like Marlboro, Gold Flake, and others.
Cigarettes to get costlier as the Centre imposes additional excise duty from February 1. Find out how much more you'll pay for brands like Marlboro, Gold Flake, and others.
UP government introduces new pricing guidelines, offering up to 25% discount on nearly 10,000 unsold flats in Ghaziabad to clear inventory. Learn about the payment rebates and revised costs.
UP government introduces new pricing guidelines offering up to 25% discount on nearly 10,000 unsold GDA and Housing Board flats in Ghaziabad. Includes extra rebates for fast payments. Read more.
Cigarette prices in India are expected to surge by up to 20% from February 1, 2025, following a significant increase in the National Calamity Contingent Duty. This move will impact major tobacco companies and consumers nationwide.
The US expands its travel ban list to 39 countries and hikes key immigration fees effective January 1, 2026. Check the full list of nations and new charges here.
Police in Ghaziabad recovered skeletal remains of 10-year-old Lavish Kumar, missing since Nov 3, from a forest in Noorpur. Family identified him by clothes. Read the full investigation details.
Ghaziabad traffic police enforce strict rules for New Year's Eve. Key roads closed for celebrations, drunk driving checks, and 3000 personnel deployed. Stay informed to avoid fines.
Hundreds of private schools in Telangana are switching to the CBSE curriculum, driven by parent demand. The move promises holistic learning but comes with a steep 1.5 to 2 times fee hike, reshaping the state's education landscape. Explore the implications
Rajasthan govt hikes entry fees for state-run monuments & museums from Jan 1, first since 2015. Amber Fort ticket for Indians now Rs 200. New composite ticket launched. Details here.
Ghaziabad police register FIR against 46, arrest 10 for distributing swords & weapons in Shalimar Garden. Outfit chief Pinky Chaudhary among those booked. Read details.
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Ghaziabad traffic data reveals alarming accident rates. Police form Critical Corridor Teams and increase manpower to tackle 14 high-risk zones. Read about the new safety measures.
Indian Railways announces a fare revision effective December 26, 2025. Get the latest updates on new passenger ticket costs, reservation fees, and cancellation charges.
Delhi's Directorate of Education mandates all private schools to set up School Level Fee Regulation Committees by January 10, 2026. This historic move under a new law gives parents a direct say in fee hikes.
The Delhi government has introduced a new fee regulation framework for private schools, aiming to ensure transparency and prevent arbitrary hikes. Learn how this impacts parents and institutions.
Delhi government mandates fee fixation committees in all private schools for 2025-26 academic year. New rules aim to curb arbitrary fee hikes and ensure transparency for parents.
Economist Peter Schiff sparks debate, arguing Trump's proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee may lead companies to hire remote workers outside the US, impacting the American economy. Read the full analysis.
Delhi's new Transit-Oriented Development policy draft removes key planning safeguards, raising concerns over chaotic growth. Experts warn of infrastructure gaps. Read the full analysis.
Two bikers died and two others were seriously injured in a late-night head-on collision on NH-9 service road in Ghaziabad's Kavi Nagar. The crash occurred amid intense fog, with one bike riding on the wrong side.
National Medical Commission announces new fee structure for medical college approvals & MBBS seat increase. Applications open Dec 29. Get all details here.
US VP JD Vance defends Trump's H-1B visa rules, calling them 'true Christian politics' that protect American workers. Read about the legal challenges and expert analysis.
Barmer Collector Tina Dabi was drawn into a protest by college students against a fee hike. Students demanded to meet her and used the term 'reel star', leading to a controversy. Read the full story.
Ghaziabad police removed over 12,000 encroachments in a citywide drive to ensure traffic flow and public safety. Read about the action under BNSS Section 152.
Residents of Abhay Khand's HIG Colony in Ghaziabad face a month-long sewer line cleanup and severed water supply. RWA demands urgent action from authorities. Read more.
Mumbai students opting for the fourth year of NEP 2020 UG programmes from 2026-27 will face a 25-50% fee hike. Colleges cite lack of govt aid and rising costs. Read more.
UPSRTC to launch AC e-bus service from Hindon Civil Terminal in January, offering affordable last-mile connectivity to air passengers on two key routes. Details here.
New unified building regulations in Ludhiana allow developers to pay fees instead of providing parking, raising fears of worsening street congestion in the densely populated industrial hub. Read the full analysis.
Ghaziabad health department issues cold wave advisory for hospitals as dense fog reduces visibility and temperatures plummet in NCR. IMD reports a cold day with minimum around 10°C. Read the full advisory details.
Navi Mumbai International Airport opens Dec 25 with higher user fees. Jeet Adani says peak-hour Mumbai flights may shift to ease congestion. Read details on tariffs and expansion plans.
Navi Mumbai International Airport opens December 25 with higher user fees than Mumbai. Adani Group plans unified tariff for both airports, will shift flights to ease congestion. Details inside.