The GoM on rate rationalisation in its previous meeting had discussed tax rate tweaks on over 100 items, including lowering taxes on certain goods from 12 to 5 percent to give relief to the masses.

Meanwhile, the senior citizens at Branan Tower say they could really use donations of bottled water. Anyone willing can drop some off at the front desk of the building located at 1200 Glenwood ...

However, there might be no GST on insurance premium paid for senior citizens, irrespective of the coverage amount. Currently, 18 percent GST is levied on life insurance premiums paid for term ...