Archive for July, 2012

People who are not able to file their income tax returns today, can get relaxed now. The last date to file income tax returns is extended. The Central Board of Direct Taxes, under section 119 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, has extended the due date for filing income tax returns for the assessment... »

In response to the continuous demands from the parents, the School Education Department has now made physical education compulsory in high schools. They also revised the timetables of six to ten classes by giving priority to physical activities and sports in the education. The new timetable will come into effect from this academic year.... »

A survey conducted by TJinsite, research and knowledge division of TimesJobs.com, concerning training and development at workplace, has revealed that, of the many training and development methods, on-the-job training was found to be a favorite among the employers as well as employees. As per this survey, 40% of the employers have said that on-the-job... »

Along with the other documents which are regarded as the valid proofs to issue passports, Aadhaar card and residential certificate issued by the tehsildhars are now accepted as valid proof of applicants’ credential. After considering the cases of applicants submitting fake voter Ids and ration cards, the Regional Passport Office (RPO), Hyderabad, has sent... »

After getting approval for expansion of radial roads from The Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) department, Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) will soon expand three more radial roads for better connectivity to the Outer Ring Road (ORR). The three approved roads are – Jeedimetla to Saregudem (RR No 11), ECIL crossroads to Cherial... »

The city which is suffering from the regular power cuts since this summer has to bear them for two more months. The Central Power Distribution Company Limited (CPDCL) has released an official press release making it clear that the power cuts in the city will continue till September. They mentioned that insufficient water levels... »

An official from Andhra Pradesh pollution control board (APPCB) on 29th July’12 announced that all the applications and environmental clearances for establishing and operating industrial units and other establishments should be applied online from that day. According to the sources, this initiative of making the application procedure online is aimed at maintaining transparency, sticking... »

For those who have encountered hassles for obtaining passport, the Regional Passport Office has made it easy by allowing people to fill application at an e-seva centre at their convenience from 1 August, 2012. Obtaining a print out of the application reference number, applicants can walk into the passport seva Kendra (PSK) from 0900... »

The Road Transport Authority (RTA) is planning to send a proposal to the state government stating a hike in the auto fares. If the government approves it the a minimum fare to a distance of 1.6 km will be charged at RS 16-17 (which is now Rs 14) and Rs. 9.50 for every additional... »

Bird lovers in the city sigh a breath of relief following Nehru Zoological Park’s proposal for setting up bird conservatories in their premises. The idea is not only to conserve different birds, but also to teach the citizens to adjust their dwelling to help the birds come back to their place. Virulent expansion of... »