KTDC to spearhead this year’s Onam celebrations in Kerala

Trivandrum: In the golden jubilee year since its inception, the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) will spearhead this year’s Onam celebrations in Kerala. Elaborate plans have been drawn up to celebrate Onam in its traditional fervour and gaiety across all the properties in the State. This was announced by Shri M Vijayakumar, Chairman of KTDC while addressing a press conference in Thiruvananthapuram today.

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CII to conduct session on private investment in Kerala infrastructure

Trivandrum: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in association with the Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC) is organising a session on the need for private investments with the participation by experts who have experience in planning and formulating large Private projects in the Public Private Partnership. The session is scheduled at 1630 hrs on 10 July 2017 at Thiruvananthapuram.

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Implement anti-profiteering clause in GST to avoid exploitation: Finance Minister

With the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), there are widespread complaints that consumers are being fleeced by imposing tax above the printed rate. It has been brought to the notice of the government such illegal bills are being issued to the consumers. Some people are using the change in tax structure as an opportunity to make huge profits. Kerala has argued before the GST Council such a situation would arise. The anti-profiteering clause has been included in the GST Act after constant pressure from Kerala.

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