Railway contractors in Telangana to go on strike over GST

Over 300 railway contractors in Telangana are expected to join the nationwide strike by railway contractors from August 20. The contractors are unhappy about the impact of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on ongoing railway projects. The teething issues have resulted in most railway works in the state coming to a standstill. Contractors warn that the strike could paralyse the Indian railways and even…