CPCB Issues New Guidelines for Biomedical Waste Plants
New CPCB guidelines standardize setup and operations of Common Bio-medical Waste Treatment Facilities across India to ensure safe waste disposal.
CKYC Adds Residential Status Field, New Norms for Foreigners
From May 30, CKYC adds ‘Residential Status’ and updates address proof rules for foreign nationals to ease KYC for global users.
New Verification of Radar Speed Guns from July 1
New rules require radar-based speed guns to be verified for accuracy under Legal Metrology norms, boosting road safety and fair traffic enforcement.
FSSAI Seeks Public Input on Clear Labelling of ‘Analogue in Dairy Context’ Products
The FSSAI is now requesting stakeholders to furnish their comments and suggestions on consultation paper on compliance with the provisions of ‘analogue in the dairy context’. The deadline for submitting comments and suggestions is June 15, 2025.
INC Issues Reminder on Online Nursing Institutional Verification Timelines
The council reminded applicants that the minimum time required for completing the verification and issuing the certificate is 15 working days, with a maximum of 90 days from the date of request submission along with the necessary payment. INC emphasized that the verification process is now entirely online. Consequently, personal visits by candidates or their representatives to the Council’s office to inquire about the status of their verification will not be entertained under any circumstances.
NMC Clarifies Promotion Policy for Faculty Completing Delayed BCMET Course
According to the new directive, if a faculty member completes the BCMET course after their due date for promotion and subsequently submits the completion certificate, they should be promoted with effect from their original due date of promotion. The BCMET course is recognized as a crucial component of faculty development in medical education, equipping educators with essential skills and knowledge in teaching methodologies and educational technology.
Implementation of FACE based Aadhaar Authentication Application
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has announced a shift in its attendance system for all medical colleges and institutions. Effective May 1, 2025, the NMC AEBAS (Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance System) will exclusively utilize face-based Aadhaar authentication for marking attendance, discontinuing the use of fingerprint authentication devices.
NMC Extends Deadline for Eligibility Certificate Applications Following Technical Issues
Candidates desirous of obtaining the Eligibility Certificate can now submit their applications online through the National Medical Commission’s website from April 22, 2025 till May 6, 2025.
