Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/maharashtra-haryana-polls-bjp-upbeat-ahead-of-results-says-opposition-marred-by-infighting-257582">Narendra Singh Tomar</a> on Wednesday commented on the Urea shortage in Madhya Pradesh and said the state government is working in this regard.

"There is no problem related to the availability of Urea. As far as its distribution is concerned the state government should look into it and I think they are working on it," he said while speaking to ANI in New Delhi.

A severe shortage of urea which is considered as valuable fertilizer led to a scuffle amongst Madhya Pradesh farmers in Ashok Naga on December 10.

It has been noticed that the state has been facing a urea crisis, leading to a blame game between the Centre and the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/maharashtra-six-others-take-oath-as-ministers-of-uddhav-led-maha-vikas-aghadi-government-265137">Kamal Nath</a> led state government.

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar on Wednesday commented on the Urea shortage in Madhya Pradesh and said the state government is working in this regard.

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar on Wednesday commented on the Urea shortage in Madhya Pradesh and said the state government is working in this regard. "There is no problem related to the availability of Urea. As far as its distribution is concerned the state government should look into it and I think they are working on it," he said while speaking to ANI in New Delhi. A severe shortage of urea which is considered as valuable fertilizer led to a scuffle amongst Madhya Pradesh farmers in Ashok Naga on December 10. It has been noticed that the state has been facing a urea crisis, leading to a blame game between the Centre and the Kamal Nath led state government.

No problem in availability of urea, state government should look into distribution: Narendra Singh Tomar

Indian states face difficulties in reducing deficits, challenging the country's ability to meet medium-term fiscal consolidation goals as economic growth slows, Moody's Investors Service said in a new report released on Wednesday.

"Indian states do not generate sufficient own source revenue to cover their spending needs. The introduction of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/gst-revenue-collections-for-june-total-rs-99939-crore-232065">Goods and Services Tax </a>(GST) in 2017 has further increased states' reliance on central government transfers," said Moody's Assistant Vice President and Analyst Gjorgji Josifov.

"As slowing growth and continued infrastructure spending are likely to keep state-level deficits elevated, we expect the central government will continue to face challenges in achieving its fiscal consolidation targets," added Josifov.

The implementation of the GST in July 2017 replaced many indirect taxes levied by the states with centralised GST rates. As a result, states are now more reliant on the central government for revenue, with the central government accounting for almost half their revenue.

Meanwhile, persistent spending pressures and slowing economic growth will keep state-level deficits high at about 3 per cent of GDP for the fiscal year ending March 2020. Coupled with the projected 3.7 per cent deficit for the central government, this will bring the general government deficit to about 6.7 per cent.

Without policy changes, Moody's expects states' deficits to stay around current levels which will continue to challenge general government (combined central and state) fiscal consolidation.

As a percentage of GDP, states' outstanding debt will remain around 25 per cent in fiscal 2019 and 2020. To achieve the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act baseline scenario of debt-GDP reaching 20 per cent by 2024-25 will require significant expenditure cuts and much higher revenue growth.

Moody's report forms part of its continuing research on the debt and finances of India's states and local governments, and the central government's efforts to reduce deficits and debt.

Indian states face difficulties in reducing deficits, challenging the country's ability to meet medium-term fiscal consolidation goals as economic growth slows, Moody's Investors Service said in a new report released on Wednesday.

Indian states face difficulties in reducing deficits, challenging the country's ability to meet medium-term fiscal consolidation goals as economic growth slows, Moody's Investors Service said in a new report released on Wednesday. "Indian states do not generate sufficient own source revenue to cover their spending needs. The introduction of Goods and Services Tax (GST) in 2017 has further increased states' reliance on central government transfers," said Moody's Assistant Vice President and Analyst Gjorgji Josifov. "As slowing growth and continued infrastructure spending are likely to keep state-level deficits elevated, we expect the central government will continue to face challenges in achieving its fiscal consolidation targets," added Josifov. The implementation of the GST in July 2017 replaced many indirect taxes levied by the states with centralised GST rates. As a result, states are now more reliant on the central government for revenue, with the central government accounting for almost half their revenue. Meanwhile, persistent spending pressures and slowing economic growth will keep state-level deficits high at about 3 per cent of GDP for the fiscal year ending March 2020. Coupled with the projected 3.7 per cent deficit for the central government, this will bring the general government deficit to about 6.7 per cent. Without policy changes, Moody's expects states' deficits to stay around current levels which will continue to challenge general government (combined central and state) fiscal consolidation. As a percentage of GDP, states' outstanding debt will remain around 25 per cent in fiscal 2019 and 2020. To achieve the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act baseline scenario of debt-GDP reaching 20 per cent by 2024-25 will require significant expenditure cuts and much higher revenue growth. Moody's report forms part of its continuing research on the debt and finances of India's states and local governments, and the central government's efforts to reduce deficits and debt.

Indian states face challenges in reducing deficits, constraining government fiscal consolidation: Report

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With 10 deaths due to the deadly Nipah virus being reported so far from northern Kerala, the state government on Wednesday issued an advisory, asking travellers to avoid visiting the four districts of Kozhikode, Malappuram, Waynad and Kannur.

"Travelling to any part of Kerala is safe. However, if travellers wish to be extra cautious, they may avoid the four districts", health secretary Rajeev Sadanandan said.

The government has also called for an all-party meeting at Kozhikode on May 25 to discuss the issue.

MPs, MLAs, other representatives of people and leaders of various political parties would attend the meeting, health minister KK Shylaja today said.

Ten people have lost their lives to Nipah in Kozhikode and Malappuram districts so far and 19 are undergoing treatment in various hospitals, including one in Waynad.

Of the 13 confirmed cases, 10 persons have died.

Isolation wards have also been set up in Thalassery government hospital in Kannur, according to media reports.

In Kozhikode, from where seven deaths have been reported, district collector UV Jose has ordered temporary stoppage of all training programmes and summer camps in affected areas such as Changaroth, Koorachund, Kottur, Cheruvannur, Chekyad, Chakkittapara and Olavanna.

The anganwadis in these regions too have been asked to close down to avoid the spread of the virus among children.

However, no decision has been taken yet concerning the reopening of schools after the summer vacation.

The administration is hoping that the situation will be under control by the time schools reopen after a week.

"The number of newly infected cases is very low now", Jose said in a statement.

In neighbouring Malappuram, where three people have died due to the virus, orders have been issued in four panchayats to stop Anganwadi classes for the time being.

A crisis management group has been constituted to coordinate the response of government agencies following the deaths in Kozhikode and Malappuram districts.

The group comprises additional chief secretaries of health, revenue, labour, home principal secretary forest, director animal husbandry and state epidemiologists, among others.

Keeping in mind the sacrifice of 28-year-old Lini Puthussery, a nurse at Perambra Taluk hospital, who died after being infected by the virus while treating her patients, the government today decided to give a job to her husband and financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh each for her two sons - aged five and two.

The next of kin of nine others who died of the virus would be given an assistance of Rs 5 lakh each.

Meanwhile, DGP Loknath Behara warned that stern action would be taken against those who spread false information with regard to the virus in the social media.

Creation of fake or false messages, spreading them to cause panic or public disorder are criminal acts and liable for investigation and prosecution.

Directions have been issued to DGP (crimes) to register criminal cases against the creators of the messages and propagators, he said.

An expert team from the National Centre for Disease -Control (NCDC), including its director, Dr Sujeet Kumar Singh and Head of Epidemiology, Dr S K Jain, and a high-level team from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS)are already in Kerala to take stock of the situation.

The outbreak of the virus infection, which is a newly emerging zoonosis that causes severe disease in both animals and humans, is suspected to be from an unused well which was infested with bats.

The natural host of the virus is believed to be fruit bats of the Pteropodidae family, Pteropus genus.

The Kerala health minister also said there was no need to be afraid of bats and their habitats should not to destroyed.&nbsp 
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The state government has called for an all-party meeting at Kozhikode on May 25 to discuss the issue.

With 10 deaths due to the deadly Nipah virus being reported so far from northern Kerala, the state government on Wednesday issued an advisory, asking travellers to avoid visiting the four districts of Kozhikode, Malappuram, Waynad and Kannur. "Travelling to any part of Kerala is safe. However, if travellers wish to be extra cautious, they may avoid the four districts", health secretary Rajeev Sadanandan said. The government has also called for an all-party meeting at Kozhikode on May 25 to discuss the issue. MPs, MLAs, other representatives of people and leaders of various political parties would attend the meeting, health minister KK Shylaja today said. Ten people have lost their lives to Nipah in Kozhikode and Malappuram districts so far and 19 are undergoing treatment in various hospitals, including one in Waynad. Of the 13 confirmed cases, 10 persons have died. Isolation wards have also been set up in Thalassery government hospital in Kannur, according to media reports. In Kozhikode, from where seven deaths have been reported, district collector UV Jose has ordered temporary stoppage of all training programmes and summer camps in affected areas such as Changaroth, Koorachund, Kottur, Cheruvannur, Chekyad, Chakkittapara and Olavanna. The anganwadis in these regions too have been asked to close down to avoid the spread of the virus among children. However, no decision has been taken yet concerning the reopening of schools after the summer vacation. The administration is hoping that the situation will be under control by the time schools reopen after a week. "The number of newly infected cases is very low now", Jose said in a statement. In neighbouring Malappuram, where three people have died due to the virus, orders have been issued in four panchayats to stop Anganwadi classes for the time being. A crisis management group has been constituted to coordinate the response of government agencies following the deaths in Kozhikode and Malappuram districts. The group comprises additional chief secretaries of health, revenue, labour, home principal secretary forest, director animal husbandry and state epidemiologists, among others. Keeping in mind the sacrifice of 28-year-old Lini Puthussery, a nurse at Perambra Taluk hospital, who died after being infected by the virus while treating her patients, the government today decided to give a job to her husband and financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh each for her two sons - aged five and two. The next of kin of nine others who died of the virus would be given an assistance of Rs 5 lakh each. Meanwhile, DGP Loknath Behara warned that stern action would be taken against those who spread false information with regard to the virus in the social media. Creation of fake or false messages, spreading them to cause panic or public disorder are criminal acts and liable for investigation and prosecution. Directions have been issued to DGP (crimes) to register criminal cases against the creators of the messages and propagators, he said. An expert team from the National Centre for Disease -Control (NCDC), including its director, Dr Sujeet Kumar Singh and Head of Epidemiology, Dr S K Jain, and a high-level team from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS)are already in Kerala to take stock of the situation. The outbreak of the virus infection, which is a newly emerging zoonosis that causes severe disease in both animals and humans, is suspected to be from an unused well which was infested with bats. The natural host of the virus is believed to be fruit bats of the Pteropodidae family, Pteropus genus. The Kerala health minister also said there was no need to be afraid of bats and their habitats should not to destroyed.

Nipah virus: State government advisory against travelling to 4 northern Kerala districts

Domestic animal owners in Punjab will now have to pay tax on them.&nbsp;

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ANI reported that owners of dogs, cats, pigs, sheep, deer etc would have to pay Rs 250 a year.&nbsp;

And that owners of cows, bulls, buffaloes, horses, camels, elephants etc would have to pay Rs 500 a year.&nbsp;

The animals will all be branded -- to ascertain whether the tax on them has been paid or not.

ANI reported that each animal would either be marked with an ID number or that a microchip would be installed in each animal.&nbsp;

Moreover, a pet owner in Punjab will also have to get a licence from the authority, which will be renewed annually.&nbsp;

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Owners will have to pay Rs 250 a year for dogs, cats and pigs, and Rs 500 a year for cows, buffaloes, and elephants

Domestic animal owners in Punjab will now have to pay tax on them. People in Punjab will have to pay tax for having domestic animals, according to the latest notice issued by the state Government — ANI (@ANI) October 24, 2017 × Rs 250 per year to be paid for for dog/cat/pig/sheep/deer etc and Rs 500 per year for buffalo/bull/camel/horse/cow/elephant etc: Punjab Govt — ANI (@ANI) October 24, 2017 × ANI reported that owners of dogs, cats, pigs, sheep, deer etc would have to pay Rs 250 a year. And that owners of cows, bulls, buffaloes, horses, camels, elephants etc would have to pay Rs 500 a year. The animals will all be branded -- to ascertain whether the tax on them has been paid or not. ANI reported that each animal would either be marked with an ID number or that a microchip would be installed in each animal. Moreover, a pet owner in Punjab will also have to get a licence from the authority, which will be renewed annually.

Punjab: Owners to pay tax on domestic animals, including cats, dogs & cows

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