1.36 lakh tax disputes pending in various courts
New Delhi, Feb 26 (PTI) As many as 1,36,365 indirect tax dispute cases are pending before CESTAT, Commissioner (Appeal), High Court and Supreme Court having a financial implication of Rs 2,11,881 crore at the end of September 2015, Parliament was informed today. Also 40,967 indirect tax dispute cases were pending for redressal in the Supreme Court with the financial implication of Rs 10,031.8 crore at the end of September 2015, Minister of State for Finance Jayant Sinha said in a written reply to Rajya Sabha. Sinha said government has taken number of measures to reduce tax litigation. The minister said additional benches of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) are being created so that the appeals before tribunals can be disposed expeditiously. PTI BKS MR
Big-hitting Australian teenager Jaimee Fourlis served up a major scare for Caroline Wozniacki at Roland Garros on Monday, making light of the 300-plus ranking places separating them to push the 11th seeded Dane to three sets.Wozniacki, who appeared to be carrying the after-effects of a lower back injury that forced her to retire during last week’s Strasbourg tournament, pulled away towards the end of a testy encounter, winning 6-4 3-6 6-2 in just over two hours.Wildcard Fourlis, aged 17 and at 337 the lowest-ranked player in the main draw, was the stronger for much of the first two sets, keeping Wozniacki pinned at the back of the court with blistering drives off both wings.But the Dane, making her 10th appearance at Roland Garros, showed her greater experience at key moments, winning both her breaks points in the opening set while the Australian converted just one out of five.Playing her first French Open and only her second grand slam after reaching the second round of her home major in January, Fourlis refused to be overawed, keeping up a running commentary with her courtside entourage and the umpire.Leading 4-1 in the second set, the Australian lost some of her focus after disputing a line call that went against her, dropping that game and the next. She recovered to break Wozniacki again before serving out to love to take the set.But as Fourlis began to take issue with other calls, the Dane took control in the third.
TagsTransfersAbout the authorCarlos VolcanoShare the loveHave your say Juventus to slap in immediate bid for Arsenal midfielder Ramseyby Carlos Volcano10 months agoSend to a friendShare the loveJuventus are pushing Arsenal to cough up Aaron Ramsey this month.Off contract in June, Ramsey has already settled pre-contract terms with Juve, according to Italian media sources. However, Juve chief Fabio Paratici wants to bring the deal forward and sign the Welshman immediately.Corriere dello Sport says Juve intend to offer €5m to Arsenal to convince them to sell.But Gunners manager Unai Emery could prove an obstacle as he doesn’t want to lose Ramsey until the end of the season.“I want him in the present with us,” said Emery on Thursday.“At the end of the season is the moment he can go to one team or another team.” 
APTN National NewsGARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION, Ont.-Anishinabe leaders in Ontario are planning a traffic slowdown and a brief highway blockade for Monday to remind the federal government First Nations communities need to be consulted on any planned reforms to First Nations education, says Garden River band Coun. Darrell Boissoneau.Boissoneau said there is growing concern among leaders in the Anishinabek Grand Council that the federal government is planning to centralize control over First Nations education with a third-party agency without first consulting with First Nations communities.“We need to be consulted, to have input,” said Boissoneau.Garden River is hosting the Anishinabek Grand Council meeting on Monday and the planned rally and action on Hwy 17 is planned for between 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.Boissoneau said Assembly of First Nations national Chief Shawn Atleo is expect to attend the rally and be a keynote speaker.Boissoneau said a brief shutdown of the highway may be necessary to accommodate the planned rally speeches.“Too many of our young people feel powerless over their own futures as they are caught in the ditches of welfare dependency and despair. The current education system is failing our youth,” said Garden River Chief Lyle Sayers, in a statement. “Quality culture-based education is the key to addressing the educational achievement gap. Changes to First Nations education require meaningful First Nation consultation.”
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says maple syrup production fell by 21.7 per cent to 44.5 million litres in 2018, the lowest level in three years.Production was down in every syrup-producing province except Nova Scotia and Ontario, which saw output rise 9.4 per cent to 2.1 million litres, the most since 2011.Quebec produced 40.4 million litres, down 22.4 per cent from 2017 due to unusually late snow and cold, while New Brunswick output fell 34.5 per cent to 1.6 million litres.The total value of Canadian maple products decreased 22 per cent to $384.4 million, with the price of syrup remaining relatively unchanged at $39.24 per gallon.The Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers tapped its strategic reserves this year to avoid wild price swings or supply shortages.Quebec produces about 72 per cent of the world’s maple syrup, with the rest of Canada producing eight per cent and the United States producing 20 per cent.The Canadian Press
Glenn Hoddle had a major heart attackCredit:PA “It has been confirmed that it has crashed,” Yusuf Latif, a spokesman for Indonesia’s search and rescue agency, told Reuters, adding a tug boat leaving the capital’s port had seen the aircraft falling.The transport ministry said there were 188 passengers and crew aboard the Boeing 737 MAX 8, an aircraft that has only started being manufactured recently.Read the full story. 3. Pittsburgh in shock at synagogue mass shooting Mourners held an emotional vigil Sunday for victims of a fatal shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue, an assault that saw a gunman who said he “wanted all Jews to die” open fire on a mostly elderly group.Americans had earlier learned the identities of the 11 people killed in the brutal assault at the Tree of Life synagogue, including 97-year-old Rose Mallinger and couple Sylvan and Bernice Simon, both in their 80s. Nine of the victims were 65 or older. Barcelona forward Luis Suarez celebrates after scoring his side’s fourth goal during the match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid Credit:AP Mourners react during a memorial service at the Sailors and Soldiers Memorial Hall of the University of PittsburghCredit:Reuters Federal officials said Sunday that 46-year-old suspect Robert Bowers – arrested at the synagogue after a firefight with police – faces 29 federal charges, many carrying the death penalty. He is in hospital with multiple gunshot wounds but will appear before a federal magistrate on Monday.The assault on the 150-year-old congregation was the deadliest anti-Semitic attack in recent US history.Read the full story. 4. Hammond delivers Budget warning over no-deal BrexitPhilip Hammond will use his Budget today to warn that tens of billions of pounds in new public spending commitments and tax cuts will be jeopardised by a no deal Brexit.The Chancellor is expected to turn on the spending taps by bringing forward income tax cuts and pledging billions in funding for the NHS, roads, high-streets, social care and universal credit. 
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While the immediate moment of triumph was relegated down the headlines, quite rightly, by the helicopter tragedy in Leicester, this feat was one that deserved to endure for posterity.Only two men, Fangio and Michael Schumacher, had ever known the sensation of becoming an F1 champion five times over, but here Hamilton earned the privilege of joining his sport’s most gilded club.Read Oliver Brown’s full report. 7. Suarez shines as Barcelona thrash Real Madrid 5-1Luis Suarez stepped up in the absence of Lionel Messi to score a hat-trick in a humiliating El Clasico for Real Madrid and their beleaguered head coach Julen Lopetegui. Barcelona controlled the first period with ease, building a two-goal lead by the break through Philippe Coutinho and a Suarez penalty awarded by a Video Assistant Referee review. 
Relatives of passengers comfort each other as they wait for news on a Lion Air plane that crashed off Java IslandCredit:AP It has been alleged that he gave employees “lingering hugs”, asked them if they were “naughty girls”, and whether they needed their “bottoms slapped”.Sir Philip gave an interview to a national newspaper this weekend, hours after the legal firm representing him, Schillings, declined an invitation by lawyers from the Daily Telegraph for him to drop an injunction stopping this newspaper telling his alleged victims’ stories.Read the full story. 6. Lewis Hamilton savours fifth world titleIn the final hours of a dark and sombre weekend for British sport, Lewis Hamilton provided one blazing shaft of light. With a drive of poise and maturity amid the kaleidoscopic colour of this Mexican Grand Prix, where lurid face-masks and Aztec costumes framed every inch of the grid, Britain’s greatest driver took a giant leap into Formula One immortality, emulating Juan Manuel Fangio with a fifth world title. A postman in shorts delivers mail in the snow near Consett, County DurhamCredit:PA His Budget is intended to mark the start of fulfilling the Prime Minister’s pledge to end austerity and show that there will be a “Brexit dividend” when a deal with the EU is struck.However, Mr Hammond on Sunday warned that the spending commitments are dependent on securing a deal with the European Union in a clear warning to Eurosceptics both inside and outside the Cabinet. Read the full story. 5. Sir Philip Green accused of ‘second abuse’ by ‘playing the victim’ Sir Philip Green has been accused of “a second abuse” of his alleged victims by speaking about accusations of sexual harassment and racism against him, while gagging orders prevent them from doing the same.The businessman at the centre of Britain’s MeToo scandal was also condemned for using the word “banter” to describe his interactions with staff amid reports he had paid seven-figure sums to hush up complaints against him. 
Marcelo’s goal during a flurry of Madrid pressure at the start of the second period briefly raised hopes of a comeback before a Suarez double and Arturo Vidal header sealed the game as the visitors fell apart. The result leaves Lopetegui in a seemingly untenable situation after Madrid’s heaviest Clasico defeat in three years and Barcelona building a seven-point lead over their old rivals in the league. Read the full report. 8. Hoddle recovering after ‘massive heart attack’Glenn Hoddle has thanked the BT Sport crew for saving his life as he recovered in hospital after suffering a heart attack on set.Quick-thinking Simon Daniels, a freelance sound engineer, is understood to have used a defibrillator to revive the former England and Tottenham Hotspur star after he collapsed and lost consciousness. 
Want the best of The Telegraph direct to your email and WhatsApp? Sign up to our free twice-daily Front Page newsletter and new audio briefings. Lewis Hamilton celebrates with his team after winning his fifth world titleCredit:getty Leicester City and the football world is mourning the death of chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha in a helicopter crash, more than 180 people are feared dead in an Indonesia plane accident, and Pittsburgh is in shock after a mass shooting at a synagogue. Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton is celebrating winning his fifth world title and Barcelona have humiliated rivals Real Madrid.If you’ve been away from a screen or newspaper all weekend or want a summary, here’s a quick recap of the main events.1. Leicester City owner killed in crash – along with hero pilot and his co-pilot ‘soulmate’Leicester City have confirmed that chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was killed in the helicopter crash on Saturday night with four other passengers, in a tragedy which has stunned the football world.Mr Srivaddhanaprabha’s aircraft plummeted to the ground and erupted in flames an hour after Leicester’s 1-1 draw with West Ham, and the 61-year-old was on board with two personal assistants and two crew members.Leicestershire Police believe the others who died in the helicopter crash were Nursara Suknamai and Kaveporn Punpare, members of Mr Srivaddhanaprabha’s staff, as well as pilot Eric Swaffer and passenger Izabela Roza Lechowicz, although formal identification has not yet taken place. 
A spokesman for Hoddle said he remained in a “serious condition” on Sunday evening but “continues to respond well to treatment”. Journalist and author Norman Giller wrote online that Hoddle is “alert and aware”, but has had three stents inserted after “a massive heart attack”.Hoddle, who turned 61 on Saturday, was taken ill shortly before he was due to appear as a pundit on the BT Sport Score show.Read the full story. Best video from the weekend Click here for more Telegraph videos.Best picture from the weekend
Enda Kenny might be taking a closer look at some new job opportunities coming his way. Image: @EndaKennyTD By Christina Finn Image: @EndaKennyTD Jun 13th 2017, 6:30 PM Short URL Share17 Tweet Email2 Tuesday 13 Jun 2017, 6:30 PM http://jrnl.ie/3317339 
What’s next for Enda? He could have his eye on one of these jobs Enda Kenny might not be hanging up his shoes just yet. 37 Comments 47,613 Views Enda Kenny might be taking a closer look at some new job opportunities coming his way. Updated 13 June 2017HE TOOK HIS time, but Enda Kenny has officially resigned as Taoiseach. After much speculation about when it would occur, Kenny made his intentions known last month that he would be stepping down as Fine Gael leader.He has been acting Taoiseach since then, and today marked his final speech in the Dáil.This clears the way for Minister Leo Varadkar to take his place at the helm of Fine Gael (with Simon Coveney, with whom he battled for leadership, as the former GP’s deputy).Of course, as the Dáil’s longest-serving TD, it must be difficult for Kenny to let go, sit back and enjoy retirement.So, it’s no surprise that there has been speculation that he may take up some other high-powered role when he does step aside.We took a look at some of the jobs he might dust his CV off for… Prime Minister Theresa May with Taoiseach Enda Kenny Source: Stefan RousseauBrexit Minister Kenny had previously used the issue of Brexit to argue that it was not the right time for him to step down.His supporters, like Finance Minister Michael Noonan, said Kenny knows the big players in Europe, and has built up relationships with the people Ireland needs to get on side for negotiations.Kenny had said on a number of occasions that Ireland doesn’t need a Brexit minister as he was taking care of matters in the role of Taoiseach.As people waited for him to announce that he was stepping down, there was speculation that Kenny should be kept on as Brexit minister.A poll by The Sunday Business Post found that 60% are opposed to such an idea, but 38% are in favour of such a role for Kenny. The strongest support was among his Fine Gael supporters where 69% agree such a role would be suitable for him.Just last weekend, Kenny was in touch with British Prime Minister Theresa May, who is preparing for her negotiations with the EU over Brexit. He showed that he’s not one to keep his opinions to himself, voicing concern about the impending deal between May’s party and the DUP.A statement on their meeting said that on the subject of Brexit, they noted that negotiations were scheduled to begin later this month, “with the Taoiseach reiterating Irish concerns”. Enda Kenny and US President Donald Trump. Source: Niall CarsonEU ambassador to the USAn Irishman currently holds the job as the Ambassador of the European Union to the United States – so it is not out of the question.Kenny’s pro-Europe credentials are well known. His relationship with the US is also pretty good after what was dubbed a successful St Patrick’s Day trip to the White House.The four-year role is currently held by David O’Sullivan who has served since 2014.It wouldn’t be the first time a former Taoiseach has been appointed to the position. Kenny’s former boss John Bruton was the EU’s ambassador to Washington from 2004 to 2009. President of the European Council Donald Tusk (right) with Taoiseach Enda Kenny outside Government Buildings in Dublin. Source: PA Archive/PA ImagesPresident of the European CouncilKenny has been linked with this job before.In 2014, having already been linked with the job of European Commission President, his name was being mentioned in reports about who would be the next council President.His name has come up again recently, as the current president, Donald Tusk, has come in for criticism in his home country, Poland. Despite speculation that he might not stay for another term, European Union leaders confirmed Tusk for a second term as Council president last month.The president is elected for a 2.5 year term, which is renewable once.So you never know. Maybe next time, Enda? Taoiseach Enda Kenny with group of school children at Government Buildings in 2016. Source: SIPA USA/PA ImagesTeacherKenny might be tempted to return to his pre-politics role.Prior to his election in 1975, he was a school teacher, but his age (65) might bring a halt to any ambitions to re-enter the classroom.Although, his recent trip to the US showed that he hasn’t lost his ability to school people on the Irish language…. Source: UK & USA/YouTubeKenny’s known to enjoy a cycle around the Ring of Kerry, so you never know, he might be content with spending time with his family, enjoying his retirement, and giving more time to the hobby.Come to think of it… There are probably more than a few Fine Gael TDs who’d like him to hop onto that saddle and pedal away into the sunset – and sooner, rather than later.- Additional reporting Aoife Barry. Originally published 10 April 2017.Read: Questions, unanswered: Scandals are ‘at best, incompetence and, at worst, deception’>Read: Clare Daly asks Commissioner why she was brought to court over driving offence> Tweet thisShare on FacebookEmail this article
Volunteer opportunities abound for the sixth annual Clark County Connects Day of Service happening Saturday.While the county recognizes national service days, such as Earth Day in April and the Martin Luther King Jr. Day in January, the Clark County Connects day is a local event encouraging volunteerism and awareness of the community’s needs.All the service projects end by noon or 1 p.m. Saturday. Most are outside, requiring that volunteers wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Projects include:• School campus cleanups at Riverview, Mill Plain, Marrion and Endeavor elementary schools between 9 a.m. and noon.• Removing litter at Frenchman’s Bar Park; 9 a.m. at 8800 N.W. Lower River Road.• Sprucing up Firstenburg Community Center’s campus by pulling weeds, pruning trees and spreading bark dust; 9 a.m. at 700 N.E. 136th Ave.• Garden maintenance, such as pulling weeds, emptying compost bins and planting new plants, at Pacific Community Park; 9 a.m. at the corner of Northeast 18th Street and 172nd Avenue.• Sorting clothing for Northwest Children’s Outreach; 9 a.m. at 6615 E. Mill Plain Blvd.• Building a new trail in Vancouver’s newest park, Raymond E. Shaffer Park; 9 a.m. at 7604 N.E. 58th St.• Cleaning headstones and markers, and trimming and clearing vegetation at Fisher Cemetery; 10 a.m. at 16509 Evergreen Highway.More information about service opportunities is online at www.clarkcountyconnects.org. People can register online as individuals or as a group or family.Patty Hastings: 360-735-4513; twitter.com/pattyhastings; patty.hastings@columbian.com
Facebook0TwitterEmailPrintFriendly分享The Alaska State Troopers out of Anchor Point responded to a small aircraft crash near the town of Seldovia on Saturday.According to an online Trooper dispatch, there were no injuries reported and all passengers were accounted for at the time of call. All involved parties are safe and transported out of the field. Local law enforcement in the area were contacted after discovering the incident location to be in close proximity to the Seldovia airport.
The National Transportation Safety Board was notified. All involved parties are safe and out of the field.
Grand View, a subsidiary of EBSCO Industries, took over managing Shooting Sports Retailer in January 2012, assuming all editorial, accounting, sales, production, and circulations operations duties for its various products.Marilyn Karaban, Shooting Sports Retailer’s former owner, called the purchase “a natural progression” in a statement echoed by Grand View General Manager Barry Lovette.“Because we already have numerous outdoor titles,” Lovette said in a release, “it was a natural progression for us to move into the world of firearms retailers.” Grand View Media currently publishes 26 outdoor and b-to-b magazines including Whitetail Journal, Predator Xtreme, Bowhunting World, Cabela’s Outfitter Journal, Waterfowl & Retriever, AR Guns & Hunting and Archery Business, among others.The magazine, whose target audience is retailers within the shooting sports industry, publishes a bimonthly print title, a digital edition, “Hot Gear” e-blasts and SSR Insider, a bimonthly e-newsletter.“We are already seeing the advertiser and retailer benefits for Shooting Sports Retailer as we begin to integrate Grand View’s outdoor industry experience and knowledge into the shooting sports retail industry,” contends Derrick Nawrocki, group publisher of Grand View Outdoors.The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Grand View Media Group has made its second acquisition in three months, assuming ownership of Shooting Sports Retailer (SSR) magazine after managing the firearms enthusiast title for two years.In September 2013, the Birmingham, Ala.-based company purchased Moose River Media, a green and agricultural publishing company, for an undisclosed sum.See Also: Grand View Media Group Acquires Moose River Media 
Vijayawada: Natya Tarangini, a bunch of Kuchipudi dances were presented by the disciples of Dr Chinta Ravi Balakrishna on Wednesday evening at Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao Government Music and Dance College here. This event was organised by Vempati Kalakshetram, Kuchipudi. Dr Chinta Ravi Balakrishna was an eminent dance master and he had travelled extensively and spread the flavour of Kuchipudi dance. He also had number of students not only in India and also in other countries. Also Read – ZRCC member welcomes Suresh Angadi Advertise With Us The programme was commenced with the Guru puja by the students of Ravi Balakrishna to the dance experts like Nemalikanti Suvarnalatha, a scholar in both Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam, Pasumarthy Srinivasa Sarma, an exponent in traditional Kuchipudi dance, MD Giri, a noted dance master from Tenali and also to Kumara Suryanarayana, vocalist. It is an encouragement sign that this art forum was patronized by the students who are doing B Tech and graduation. The dance items were performed by G Manogna, Y Saranya Bala, Sri Vidya Hiranmayi Manjusha, P Sravya Ghreeshma, D Likhita, LV Manathi and BSNL Brundalika. Also Read – State government urged to release fee reimbursement dues Advertise With Us These artistes showcased the dance items like ‘Sri Vighnarajam Bhaja’ (Nata ragam), ‘Sankara Sri Girnadha Prabho’ (Bahudari ragam), ‘Nano namo Raghukula nayaka’ (nata ragam), ‘Samaganalolane Sadasiva’ (Himdola ragam), ‘Tarangam – Jaya Jaya Durge’ (Shanmukha Priya), ‘Saraswathi namostuthe’ (Saraswathi Ragam). The programme was concluded with ‘Kalinganarthana Thillana’ set in Gambhiranata ragam. The artistes performed well with full grace and energy. This was supported by P Santhi (Vocal), P Satyanarayana (Mrudangam), P Anjaneyulu (Vailon), S Kumara Babu (Flute), Balu (Tabla) and K Somasekhar (Makeup). The able Nattuvangam of Ravi Balakrishna had richness to the performance. Vempati Satyaprasad, president of Vempati Kalakshetram organised the programme.
The controversial airline chief of Ryanair has labelled co-pilots unnecessary and easily replaceable by flight attendants.The outlandish statements of Michael O’Leary have been rebuked by pilots and passengers alike, who accused the budget airline’s CEO of endangering passengers’ safety.Mr O’Leary said that a flight attendant could be trained to land the plane if the pilot ran into problems, news.com.au reported.”Really, you only need one pilot. Let’s take out the second pilot. Let the bl**dy computer fly it,” he said.”If the pilot has an emergency, he rings the bell, he calls her in, she could take over.”The suggestions have angered pilots, who maintain that such drastic measures would inevitably endanger the lives of all those onboard.“His suggestion is unwise, unsafe and the public will be horrified,” a spokesman for the British Airline Pilots’ Association said.This isn’t the first time that the Ryanair CEO has sparked debate over his efforts to cut costs. He has previously proposed a reduction in the number of toilets onboard and to make them coin operated.Mr O’Leary has also recently announced plans for ‘vertical seating’ on his aircraft, which will see passengers standing in designated zones for the duration of short-haul flights. Ryanair’s CEO has claimed flight attendants could fulfil the role of co-pilot in emergencies. Source = e-Travel Blackboard: C. C