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Sikkim govt to auction more than 50 luxury cars as part of austerity drive

The Sikkim chief minister had earlier said that his government would focus on austerity measures and no minister and legislator would travel in luxury cars. (Image used for representational purpose).
Updated on Aug 28, 2019 09:42 AM IST

Imran Khan takes austerity drive to US; says no to expensive hotel will stay in envoy’s house

Officials in Islamabad are believed to have informed the Pakistan embassy that Prime Minister Khan desires to stay at the ambassador’s official residence in Washington during his three-day visit to the US starting from July 21.
Updated on Jul 08, 2019 01:46 PM IST

Fuel tax cut: UP may have to reduce expenses, borrow funds

After announcing 2.50 cut in taxes on petrol and diesel, chief minister Yogi Adityanath said the state government would lose 4000 crore per annum due to the tax cut.
Published on Oct 06, 2018 02:49 PM IST

UP govt announces austerity measures for officials

The order by the Yogi Adityanath government specifically mentions that official visits should be kept to a minimum unless these are important and essential. Besides, babus should travel economy class if they have to take flights for official visits.
Published on Sep 19, 2018 04:11 PM IST

Mamata cuts luxury travel for ministers, announces ‘one person, one car’ policy

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee announced the new measures in a bid cut costs, adding that the state spends 47,000 crore every year towards repayment of loans.
Updated on Jul 05, 2018 09:20 PM IST