Protocol amending Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement signed between - India and Belgium


  • India and Belgium signed a protocol on 9th March 2017 that amends the existing agreement and protocol between the two countries for Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income in New Delhi. 

Mohan Bhagwat awarded honorary Doctor of Science degree on - 9th Mar 2017

  • Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat was awarded with honorary degree of Doctor of Science (DSc) by the city-based Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University .
  •  The RSS chief was honoured with the degree for his contribution in the field of social work and veterinary sciences.

Name of Konkani writer who was honoured with Saraswati Samman 2016 - Mahabaleshwar Sail

  • Noted Konkani writer Mahabaleshwar Sail was honoured with Saraswati Samman 2016. He was awarded with this prestigious award for his novel Hawthan.
  • His novel was shortlisted from 22 books written in many languages.

World Kidney Day 2017 observed on - 9th March 2017

  •  World Kidney Day was observed acorss the globe. Theme of World Kidney Day 2017 was Kidney Disease and Obesity: 
  • Healthy Lifestyle for Healthy Kidneys. This theme was taken with an aim to raise awareness about harmful consequences of obesity and its association with kidney diseases.
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