CDSCO Launches Streamlined Online Export NOC System via SUGAM Portal
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has launched a new, streamlined online Export No Objection Certificate (NOC) system on the SUGAM portal, aimed at enhancing “ease of doing business” for pharmaceutical exporters.
PCI Extends Deadline for Statutory Document Submission for Pharmacy Institutions
PCI has extended the deadline for submitting appeals and compliance documents to March 15, 2025. Institutions must submit their appeals and compliance documents through the PCI portal under the “appeal” head only.
PCI Tightens Inspection Guidelines for Pharmacy Institutions
Inspectors must verify that the Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS) is installed and compliant with the Gazette Notification dated 24.11.2024 and PCI guidelines. Inspectors must confirm that faculty members who have given consent to an institution are considered faculty only for that specific institution.
Pharmacy Council of India Mandates Automatic Faculty Relieving After Resignation
Faculty members will be automatically relieved after a period of 30 or 45 days from the date of their relieving request on the DIGI-PHARMed Portal. If institutions fail to relieve faculty members within the stipulated timeframe, their names will be automatically removed from the institution’s portal.
Supreme Court Issues Notice on Additional Medical Seats at JIET Medical College, Jodhpur
In its latest order dated March 3, 2025, the Supreme Court has directed that a public notice be issued to inform students who were admitted against the additional 50 seats beyond the permitted intake at JIET Medical College & Hospital. The Court’s directive emphasizes that these admissions are subject to the final outcome of the pending SLP.
Karnataka Releases 2024 Annual CPI for Industrial Workers
Karnataka releases the 2024 Annual CPI for Industrial Workers, aiding wage adjustments to reflect the cost of living and ensuring fair compensation for workers
Madhya Pradesh Updates CIS Portal for Efficient Inspections
MP updates CIS portal, allowing District Labour Offices to manage inspections independently, streamlining the process and enhancing operational efficiency.
Tamil Nadu Revises Dearness Allowance & Minimum Wages, 2025
Tamil Nadu revises Dearness Allowance and Minimum Wages, effective April 1, 2025, addressing rising living costs and ensuring fair compensation for workers.
Guidelines on Cyber Security and Cyber Resilience for Regulated Entities in IFSCs
The key objective of these guidelines is to ensure that entities licensed, recognized, registered, or authorized by the IFSCA have in place robust mechanisms to secure their IT infrastructure. The guidelines emphasize the principle of proportionality, meaning the approach to implementation should take into account the scale and complexity of operations, the type of activities being carried out, and the corresponding cyber risks an entity is exposed to.
Securities Market Certification Examination – new outreach programmes
The certification course AML and CFT Provisions in Securities Market Certification Examination, has been conceptualised and developed by SEBI in collaboration with National Institute of Securities Markets. This certification course aims to create a common minimum knowledge benchmark for employees and associated persons of securities market intermediaries.
