Page 11 - Latest Updates on Budget presentation
Halwa ceremony kickstarts the process of printing Budget 2019 documents
As part of the ritual, 'halwa' is prepared in a big 'kadhai' (large frying pot) and served to the entire staff in the ministry
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Budget 2019: 7 ministries, depts yet to earmark funds for tribal schemes
The guidelines state that the 41 identified ministries and departments have to earmark at least 4.3% funds for DAPST
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Have received representations for cut in customs duty on gold: Sitharaman
The country's gold imports dipped about 3 per cent in value terms to $32.8 billion during 2018-19, which is expected to keep a lid on the current account deficit
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Budget presentation halted mid-way
Jaitley sought a 5 minute break; said he felt slightly unwell
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Sonia asks Rahul to take front row seat for budget presentation
He had been among the backbenchers for some time, was asked to sit in the front row of the Opposition benches
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Cabinet to take up early Budget presentation, merger today
Once approved, it will set in motion the process of the biggest overhaul in the budgeting process
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Cabinet to consider Budget presentation on Feb 1
Cabinet will also consider the proposal for doing away Plan and non-Plan expenditure
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EC receives govt response on Budget presentation
Earlier, opposition asked to reschedule Budget after last polling day of UP elections i.e. March 8
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Akhilesh writes to PM Modi, wants Budget presentation after polls
Centre has been asked not to announce any specific scheme for the five states going to polls
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Budget presentation: Jaitley has bumpy start but smooth sail later
Modi was seen repeatedly thumping the desk as Jaitley read out various provisions of the Budget
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Uncertainty on Budget presentation: Gangwar puts ball in Speaker's court
Hints at postponement chances following MP E Ahamed's death; but says speaker will decide
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Cabinet call on Budget overhaul next week
The Modi government is likely to present the Union Budget in the last week of January or the first week of February
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