Visakhapatnam Civic Body Extends Relief, Waives Off Interest on Property Tax

05 Mar 2024 CW Team

The civic body in Visakhapatnam has taken a compassionate step by waiving off interest on property tax, extending financial relief to property owners in the region. This initiative is aimed at alleviating the financial burden on residents and fostering a sense of community support amid ongoing challenges.

The decision to waive off interest on property tax comes as a responsive measure to acknowledge the economic difficulties faced by property owners. This move is expected to provide immediate relief and contribute to easing the financial concerns of individuals and businesses in Visakhapatnam.

The civic body's decision aligns with broader efforts to support the community during unprecedented times, recognizing the economic strain experienced by property owners. Such measures play a crucial role in fostering a positive relationship between local authorities and residents, showcasing a proactive approach to addressing the financial impact of external factors.

As Visakhapatnam residents grapple with economic challenges, the civic body's decision to waive off interest on property tax reflects a commitment to community welfare. It demonstrates the importance of local governance in understanding and responding to the immediate needs of residents, ultimately contributing to the overall well-being of the community.

Infrastructure Urban

07 Nov 2025

Piyush Goyal Boosts India–New Zealand Trade Ties

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, is on an official visit to New Zealand to strengthen bilateral economic and trade relations between the two nations. The fourth round of India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations is currently underway in Auckland from 3 to 7 November 2025. At the India–New Zealand Business Forum, organised by the Auckland Business Chamber, Shri Goyal joined Hon. Todd McClay, Minister for Trade of New Zealand, for a Fireside Chat moderated by Mr Simon Bridges, CEO of the Auckland Business Chamber. Opening the session, Shri Goyal r..

India, Romania Strengthen Trade and Industry Cooperation

Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Shri Jitin Prasada, led the Indian business delegation at the India–Romania Business Forum, organised by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Bra?ov (CCIBv) in partnership with the Embassy of India in Bucharest and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Government of India. The engagement focused on expanding bilateral investment and industrial cooperation between the two countries, bringing together business leaders from key sectors such as automotive, aerospace, defence, renewable energy, engineering services, a..

Maritime Security Seminar Strengthens Indian Ocean Cooperation

The Maritime Security Seminar, held as part of the Maritime Information Sharing Workshop (MISW) 25, concluded on 4 November 2025. The three-day workshop, themed “Enhancing Real-Time Coordination and Information Sharing Across the Indian Ocean Region,” is being hosted by the Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC–IOR) and has brought together over 57 participants from 30 countries, including representatives from the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment (DCoC/JA), and the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Eco..