Cabinet's big decision: Now people will not receive salary in cash, it will be credited in account or given by cheque

New Delhi: The Union government has taken a big decision on Wednesday. Now the salary will not be given in cash. It will be credited directly in account or given by cheque. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP government has taken the decision to give a push to digital/cashless transactions. The move has come more than 40 days after the announcement of demonetisation on November 8 by the PM. Meanwhile, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has attacked the PM's notes ban move and said that now the two Ds--development and demonetisation problems --will work in favour of the Samajwadi Party in the upcoming assembly polls. According to him, his family feud is no more a factor and all issues have been changed post demonetisation. Domestic tourism to hit by demonetisation: ASSOCHAM Popular destinations are having a dent of around 65 per cent in business on account of shortage of cash despite Christmas and New Year holidays, said industry body Assocham. With shortage of cash dampening consumer confidence, the ongoing tourism season is witnessing a significant dent and some of the popular destinations are reporting at least 65 per cent drop in bookings barring Goa that is catching up of late, said Assocham. (With inputs from PTI)