The Congress said it was 'dissatisfied' with the outcome of the GST Council meeting and accused the Centre of adopting a majoritarian approach and thrusting 'solutions' on states
2 min read27 Aug 2020The decision taken by the council of ministers and the CM is binding on the secretaries and other officials, says Madras HCV. Narayanasamy-led Puducherry govt had complained about the autocratic style of functioning of L-G Kiran Bedi and alleged constant interference by her in the govt affairs
1 min read30 Apr 2019Kejriwal’s visit to the Congress-led state comes just a few days after an alliance between AAP and Congress in Delhi was virtually ruled outBoth Delhi and Puducherry are Union territories with special powers and have elected governments
1 min read19 Feb 2019The two cities 'have similarities' and Puducherry would soon approach the foreign ministry to sign an agreement to make China's Dali Prefecture a sister city, says CM V. Narayanasamy
1 min read26 Feb 2018After years of neglect and the construction of a harbour that spelled doom, work has begun to reclaim the once-pristine Puducherry beach
10 min read20 Jul 2017Ties between lieutenant governor Kiran Bedi and the Puducherry government hit a rocky patch over the nomination of three BJP members to the legislative assembly
2 min read7 Jul 2017General and OBC govt employees allege that the reservation in promotion of SC/ST employees was being given at the Centre and state level by 'flouting' SC directions
1 min read29 Jun 2017In an open letter to the people of the Puducherry, Kiran Bedi said she will quit on 29 May 2018, when she completes two years in office
1 min read8 Jan 2017Puducherry CM V. Narayanasamy says the state government has already suffered a 15% fall in revenue since the demonetisation announcement
1 min read10 Dec 2016In other news, PM Modi begins a two-day visit to the US that is expected to see the two countries consolidate ties as well as mark a new beginning in the relationship
4 min read7 Jun 2016The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared