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Jaipur: Traders in Jaipur have raised objections to Urban Development (UD) tax notices issued by the Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC), saying demands were sent even to establishments smaller than 100 sq yards in markets including Chaura Rasta, Tripolia Bazaar, Johari Bazaar and MI Road.Traders said many of the properties are exempt under existing rules, but…

Jaipur: Suggestions by Sindhi Adhikar Manch, a Jaipur-based NGO with UN special consultative status, on prioritising cadaver organ donation through stronger policies were circulated in the UN General Assembly Thursday in line with Economic and Social Council resolution 1996/31. The NGO’s suggestions included mandatory identification and referral of potential deceased donors, investment in critical care…

Jaipur: Active western disturbances swept across Rajasthan Thursday, kicking up dust storms and cloud cover in the Jodhpur and Bikaner divisions as the Met Office forecast a wider spell of rain from Friday.The Met Office said many places across several divisions, including Jaipur, Ajmer, Bharatpur, Bikaner and Jodhpur, were likely to receive mild to moderate…

Jaipur: The Rajasthan State Empowered Committee (SEC) Thursday approved projects worth Rs 49,883 crore for a customised package that provides additional incentives over those in the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS).The meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary V Srinivas, considered proposals from sectors including renewable, cement, steel, textile, automobile, medical and education, mines and petroleum, and…

Jaipur: The Udaipur Municipal Corporation’s (UMC) notices to IT industries located in RIICO industrial areas, directing them to deposit urban development (UD) tax, triggered concerns over double taxation.Industry representatives pointed out that units operating in RIICO industrial areas already paid service charges to the Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation (RIICO) for civic amenities…