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CIAL bags global award for passenger satisfaction

Cochin International Airport has been selected as the best airport in terms of services offered to passengers, based on a survey conducted by Airport Council International. ASQ survey is the world-renowned airport service quality benchmarking programme.

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ASQ- Airport Service Quality

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Vice President conferred the National tourism awards

On the occasion of world tourism day, Venkaiah Naidu conferred the National tourism awards. Andhra Pradesh has bagged the Best State award for overall growth in tourism category. Goa and Madhya Pradesh were joint winners in Adventure Tourism category.

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Uttarakhand bagged the best film promotion friendly state award

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Date for filing ITRs, Tax Audit Reports extended till October 31

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has extended the due date for filing of income tax returns & Tax Audit Reports from September 30th to 31st Oct 2019.The CBDT said that a formal notification for the same will be issued soon.

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CBDT Chairperson: Pramod Chandra Modi

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PIB publishes curtain raiser for KAZINAD-2019

Joint Military Exercise KAZINAD-2019 between India and Kazakhstan will be conducted at Pithoragarh from 02 to 15 October 2019. The exercise will comprise of nearly 100 soldiers from both Indian and Kazakhstan Army according to the PIB press release.

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PIB-Press Information Bureau.

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Rajasthan awarded for water use practices

Rajasthan awarded for water conservation and efficient use practices by the National Water Mission of the Government of India under Category 2-Promotion of citizen and state action for water conservation, augmentation and preservation-of awards.

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The Tejpur Minor project won the second prize.

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Plastic ban: Andhra Pradesh to impose green tax

Andhra Pradesh government decided to impose a green tax besides banning single-use plastic. To keep a check on pollution by industrial houses, the state will collect the green tax. CM Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy announced the decisions.

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The CM plans a committee for the environment protection.

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Thailand signs 2500 Cr MoU with India

Thailand signs agreements worth ₹2,500 crore with India in meetings in Chennai and Mumbai. Being the largest producer of rubber, Thailand is initially targeting business ties in the field of rubber and rubber products and construction materials.

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Deputy PM Jurin Laksanawisit signed the MoU.

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Govt launches 10 Year Rural Sanitation Strategy

The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, GoI launched the 10 Year Rural Sanitation Strategy (2019-2029), to focus on sustaining the sanitation behaviour change that has been achieved under the Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen.

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SBM-G launched on 2014.

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Renuka Singh inaugurates Aadi Mahotsav in Noida

Shri Renuka Singh inaugurates National Tribal Festival “Aadi Mahotsav” being organised by Ministry of Tribal Affairs at India Expo Centre, Noida. Scheme of the festival: A celebration of the spirit of Tribal Culture, Craft, Cuisine & Commerce.

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Renuka Singh is the Minister of State for Tribal Affairs

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Wrestler Deepak Punia named world No.1 in 86 kg category

In the latest rankings issued by the International Wrestling Federation, World Championship silver medallist Deepak Punia has jumped to world number one position in 86 kg category but Bajrang Punia became No.2 in the 65-kilogram category.

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Gadzhimurad Rashidov is the No.1 in the 65 kg.

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RBI increases withdrawal limit for PMC Bank customers to Rs 10,000

In a relief for Punjab & Maharashtra Cooperative Bank customers, the RBI increased the withdrawal limit from Rs 1,000 to Rs 10,000. With the above relaxation, more than 60% of the depositors will be able to withdraw their entire account balance.

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RBI said that other terms & conditions shall remain unchanged.