Madhya Pradesh, which goes to the polls later this year, has announced a massive hike in cash grants for soldiers from the state awarded gallantry and distinguished service medals by the defence services, with the monetary compensation for the top awards for uncommon bravery such as Param Vir Chakra and Ashoka Chakra increased fivefold, and for ‘mentioned in despatches’ raised …
A yawning mismatch in the cash grants given by different state governments and union territories to soldiers awarded gallantry and distinguished service medals by the defence services has led to calls from certain quarters in the armed forces for a uniform policy to honour the sacrifice, bravery and service of India’s soldiers. Several senior army officers HT spoke to felt …
The Victorian Government has announced a coronavirus business support package worth about $3 billion, which Premier Daniel Andrews calls the "biggest package of business support" the state has ever seen. Key points: The package includes more than $1.1 billion in cash grants for small and medium-sized businesses The package includes more than $1.1 billion in cash grants for small and …
The residential building industry and the arts are the focus of a new round of coronavirus economic stimulus being finalised by the Federal Government. Key points: Scott Morrison refused to be drawn on reports that cash grants for home renovations would be part of the scheme Scott Morrison refused to be drawn on reports that cash grants for home renovations …
