Rs 30,000 crore via new agri cess to improve states’ APMC infra: FM Sitharaman – Business Today

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday specified that the proposed Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess will be used to improve mandi infrastructure in the country. Replying to a general debate on Budget 2021 in Lok Sabha, the finance minister clarified that the proposal to collect Rs 30,000 crore through the new agri cess will go…

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Rs 30,000 crore via agri cess will go to states to improve APMC infra: FM – Business Standard

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday clarified that the Union Budget proposal of collecting Rs 30,000 crore through Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess will go to states so that mandi infrastructure can be improved. Amid ongoing protests by farmers and the Opposition to repeal controversial farm laws, Sitharaman said that not even one Agricultural Produce…

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Online gambling a concern during the pandemic | Local News | sentinelsource.com – The Keene Sentinel

New Hampshire lottery sales, particularly from online games, are surging during the pandemic, and with that increase comes a jump in another statistic the number of problem gamblers who seek assistance for a disorder that can destroy lives. The National Council on Problem Gambling received 443 calls to its 24-hour helpline (800-522-4700) from New Hampshire…

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Sign of the pandemic times: Increase in calls to 24-hour gambling helpline concerning – Manchester Ink Link

Ed Talbot, executive director of the New Hampshire Council on Problem Gambling, speaks at a celebration for two runners who had completed a half marathon for 40 consecutive years. Talbot said physical exercise can be helpful in recovery for compulsive gambling. Courtesy photo New Hampshire lottery sales, particularly from online games, are surging during the…

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Laurentian University can cut programs, lay off faculty as part of restructuring, court rules – CTV Toronto

SUDBURY — A judge has formally declared Laurentian University insolvent, giving the university breathing room as it works toward restructuring by April 30. The ruling released Thursday by G.B. Morawetz, chief justice of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, allows the university to access $25 million in funding to cover salary and other costs as…

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A closer look at the small business restructuring reforms – AccountantsDaily

There is plenty in the news about an upcoming wave (some still say avalanche) of insolvencies, especially once the federal government financial support mechanisms finish at the end of March. And while initiatives such as the small business restructuring reforms were introduced to help COVID-19 impacted SME businesses and have now come into effect theyre…

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