Government Announcement: Paid Holiday for Lok Sabha Elections
The Labour Department is tasked with providing locations for displaying awareness messages within the office premises of all 11 districts and on notice. Stringent enforcement of labor laws is mandated, and May 25, 2024, is designated as a mandatory paid holiday.
Haryana Government’s Election Exemption: Workers Granted Time Off
In light of the upcoming general elections to the Lok Sabha and bye-election to the 21-Karnal Assembly Constituency in Haryana, scheduled for May 25, 2024, the Office of Chief Electoral Officer, Haryana, has issued a directive to ensure public participation in the electoral process.
Andhra Pradesh Government Issues Directive Declaration of Paid Holidays
The Chief Electoral Officer of Andhra Pradesh has issued instructions regarding the declaration of a paid holiday on the day of polling for the general elections of 2024 to the Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh and the Lok Sabha.
Cross Margin benefits for offsetting positions having different expiry dates
The circular introduces provisions for extending cross margin benefits to offsetting positions with different expiry dates, subject to specific stipulations aimed at safeguarding market integrity and investor interests.
FSSAI Updates List of Recognized Laboratories For Food Testing
FSSAI has published a comprehensive directory of laboratories accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) for food sample analysis. It includes all FSSAI recognized laboratories along with the validity of their accreditation as of April 23, 2024.
SOPs for 100% Dust Grade Tea Auctions Published
The Tea Board of India has released Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the mandatory sale of 100% dust grade tea through public auctions. The SOP document outlines guidelines for the dust grade tea auction system. It aims to address issues raised by industry stakeholders during earlier discussions.
India and UK Strengthen Cooperation on Nuclear Safety
The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) of India and the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) of the United Kingdom have signed a bilateral arrangement to enhance cooperation in the field of nuclear safety. This agreement was signed on January 23, 2024 and February 20, 2024 through postal exchanges.
