Delhi Witnesses Improved Air Quality in First Half of 2023
During the first six months of this year, Delhi experienced a notable increase in the number of days with ‘Good to Moderate’ air quality on the AQI. In fact, excluding the period of significantly reduced anthropogenic, industrial, and commercial activities in 2020 due to the Covid-19 lockdown, the current year has witnessed the highest number of ‘Good to Moderate’ air quality days in the past eight years (2016-2023).
Ministry of Food Processing Industries Holds Inter-Ministerial Committee Meeting for World Food India-2023
The meeting focused on discussing the progress made in the preparations for World Food India-2023, which is scheduled to take place from 3rd to 5th November 2023 in New Delhi.
Union Health Minister Reviews States’ Preparedness for Vector-Borne Diseases Ahead of Monsoon Season
During the meeting, the importance of optimal utilization of budgets to invest in state health infrastructure was emphasized. The states were advised to involve the Ayushman Bharat-Health & Wellness Centres for case notification, case management, and ensuring community engagement through information, education, and communication (IEC) and social mobilization campaigns.
SEBI clarification regarding Implementation of circular on upstreaming of clients’ funds by Stock Brokers (SBs) / Clearing Members (CMs) to Clearing Corporations (CCs)
It is clarified that SBs/CMs may receive funds from clients beyond the prescribed cutoff time for upstreaming subject to the condition that there shall not be any further movement of funds from that account (i.e., a debit freeze) till the opening of upstreaming window on the next day.
Guidelines on Information Security Practices for government entities
These guidelines are a roadmap for the Government entities and industry to reduce cyber risk, protect citizen data and continue to improve the cyber security ecosystem in the country. They will serve as a fundamental document for audit teams, including internal, external, and third-party auditors, to assess an organisation’s security posture against the specified cybersecurity requirements.
I-T Department Conducts Verification of Reporting Entities
Information is received about financial transactions of taxpayers from Reporting Entities, such as Banks, Forex Dealers, Sub-Registrars, etc. In order to explain the legal obligations and processes, as well as to address difficulties faced by the Reporting Entities, outreach programmes are being regularly organised by the Department across the country. This is another initiative of the Department to facilitate ease of compliance.
Central Government Sets Energy Consumption Norms for Designated Consumers
The specified designated consumers will now have specific energy consumption norms and standards to follow. These norms and standards have been established in relation to the current level of energy consumption. The baseline energy consumption norms and standards serve as a reference point for comparison.
NPPA sets Retail Prices for 51 Formulations
The ceiling price for a pack of scheduled formulations should be determined by the concerned manufacturer in accordance with the ceiling price specified. Manufacturers are required to issue a price list in Form-V from the date of notification, as per the Drugs Price Control Order (DPCO), 2013, to the NPPA through IPDMS. A copy of the price list should also be submitted to the State Drug Controller and dealers.
PFC Consulting Ltd. invites bids for setting up Transmission Projects on BOOT basis
Bidders can obtain Request For Proposal (RFP) on all working days between 10:30 am to 4pm to one day prior to the last date for bid submission. RFP documents can be obtained on payment of non-refundable fee of Rs. 5lakh + GST.
Draft Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2023
It is proposed that the facility to establish, operate or maintain dedicated transmission lines without the requirement of license may be allowed for bulk consumers having specified quantum of load and Electricity Storage Systems (ESS). A new rule is proposed to that no transmission licence will be required for the dedicated transmission line to connect large consumer (like Green Hydrogen Producer) and ESS.
