Tag: Minister

New UK business minister concerned over Shein tax loophole, supply chain

A London Stock Market IPO by Shein would lead to a possible investigation into its tax arrangements and questions over its supply chain, the UK’s new Business Secretary has said. There had already been speculation that this would be the case, but Jonathan Reynolds saying as much while actually in government (rather than as possible Business [...]read moreNew UK business minister concerned over Shein tax loophole, supply chain

French Minister Olivia Grégoire outlines plan for fashion industry during visit to Italy

Translated by Nicola Mira Published Apr 19, 2024 During her visit to Italy, Olivia Grégoire, France’s Minister for Small and Medium Businesses, Trade, Crafts and Tourism, outlined to FashionNetwork.com her “plan for the fashion industry,” which she intends to present by the summer, probably in June. Grégoire’s exploratory mission on April 15-17, a fact-finding trip [...]read moreFrench Minister Olivia Grégoire outlines plan for fashion industry during visit to Italy

Proactive steps being taken to ease traffic congestion during Hari Raya Aidilfitri period – works minister

The works ministry says it has put in place proactive measures to minimise congestion on highways and smoothen traffic flow in preparation for the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. According to works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, some of the steps being carried out by the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) to ease traffic congestion [...]read moreProactive steps being taken to ease traffic congestion during Hari Raya Aidilfitri period – works minister

Singapore’s ex-transport minister hit with 8 new charges in corruption case | Corruption News

S Iswaran accused of receiving gifts worth $14,000 from individual who had business dealings with Transport Ministry. Singapore’s former Transport Minister S Iswaran has been slapped with eight new charges in a rare corruption case involving the city-state’s ruling People’s Action Party (PAP). The charges relate to allegations that Iswaran obtained valuable goods worth about [...]read moreSingapore’s ex-transport minister hit with 8 new charges in corruption case | Corruption News

Why has Leo Varadkar suddenly resigned as Irish prime minister? | Politics News

Leo Varadkar’s decision to step down as prime minister of Ireland was so surprising that, according to reports, not even colleagues from his centre-right party, Fine Gael, saw it coming. The Republic of Ireland’s taoiseach (the Irish Gaelic word for “chief” or “leader”), who will resign his post as prime minister as soon as a [...]read moreWhy has Leo Varadkar suddenly resigned as Irish prime minister? | Politics News

Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khinvsar: Khinvsar Approves More Posts on 1st Day in Office | Jaipur News

Jaipur: Health minister Gajendra Singh Khinvsar on Monday held a meeting with the department’s senior officials at the health directorate and reviewed health schemes and programs in the state. Khinvsar directed the officials to strengthen health care facilities in rural areas as well. He sought reports on seasonal diseases including Covid-19 and its management.In the [...]read moreHealth Minister Gajendra Singh Khinvsar: Khinvsar Approves More Posts on 1st Day in Office | Jaipur News

Assam Police: Assam Police Investigation into Fake Video Case of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma | Guwahati News

Guwahati: Assam DGP GP Singh has directed the CID to register a case in connection with the video where fake assertions are attributed to chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and catch the people behind it. Earlier, while sharing the distorted video along with the original video on his X handle, the CM stated, “See for [...]read moreAssam Police: Assam Police Investigation into Fake Video Case of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma | Guwahati News

Transport Officials: Deputy Chief Minister Bairwa Urges Transport Officials for 100-Day Action Plan | Jaipur News | Jaipur News

Jaipur: Deputy chief minister Premchand Bairwa, who is also the transport and road safety minister, on Monday asked officials of the department to work towards implementing a 100-day action plan with the aim of providing better transportation facilities to the common people. Chairing a review meeting of the department, Bairwa told officials that their focus [...]read moreTransport Officials: Deputy Chief Minister Bairwa Urges Transport Officials for 100-Day Action Plan | Jaipur News | Jaipur News

Champai Soren takes oath as Jharkhand chief minister, gets 10 days to prove his government’s majority

Champai Soren takes oath as Jharkhand Chief Minister. X/@ChampaiSoren After almost two days of political drama and uncertainty, JMM legislature party leader Champai Soren took oath as the chief minister of Jharkhand on Friday. The 67-year-old tribal leader was sworn in as the 12th chief minister of Jharkhand. He became the sixth CM from the [...]read moreChampai Soren takes oath as Jharkhand chief minister, gets 10 days to prove his government’s majority

Minister wrong to block M&S Marble Arch plans, court told

M&S has begun its High Court bid to overturn a government decision to block the demolition and replacement of the retailer’s flagship Marble Arch, London store. If unsuccessful, M&S has threatened to close the store permanently. Image: Nigel Taylor The definitive court case, which began Tuesday in London and concludes today (Wednesday), has heard the [...]read moreMinister wrong to block M&S Marble Arch plans, court told