Revised BIS standards for boilers and road vehicles
The Bureau of Indian Standards vide circular dated 1st January, 2024 has issued revised standards, date of commencement of new standards and due date for withdrawal of existing standards with regard to certain products.
Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute announced Training program on Marketing
Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute (EDII), Chennai is organizing an training program on three days “Create your own Youtube Channel and Marketing” from 29.01.2024 to 31.01.2024 (Time: 10.00 am to 5.00pm) at EDII, Chennai.
Engagement of Trade Apprentices under the Apprentice Act
First Round Schedule for engagement of the trade apprentices in the designated trades in All Govt. Departments and SPSUS in the Year 2024 have been fixed as Phase 1, Last date for creation/updating of vacancies on apprentices portal www.apprenticeshipindia.org 03.01.2024 Cut-off date of receiving/considering applications from candidates through online portal 11.01.2024 Selection of candidates, approval and generation of apprenticeship training contract bond on apprenticeship portal by the respective department / SPSUs:-22.01.2024 Joining of candidates for apprenticeship training: up to 31.01.2024.
Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service (Karnataka) (Amendment) Rules
Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 (Central Act No. 27 of 1996), the Government of Karnataka, after consultation with the Expert Committee, hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Building and Other Construction Workers’ (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) (Karnataka) Rules, 2006, namely “Competent Person” means a person who belongs to a testing establishment in Karnataka, possessing adequate qualification, experience and skill for the purposes of testing, examination or annealing and certification of lifting appliance, lifting gears, wire ropes or pressure plant or equipment, approved by the State Government or by the Chief Inspector subject to the control of the State Government.
January 28, 2024 declared as a “Paid Holiday’ by The Government of Goa
This is applicable to industrial workers of the State of Goa, daily wage workers of the Government Departments and State Government Industrial Departments, commercial and industrial workers of private establishments in the State of Goa, all private establishments and daily wage/casual workers employed in any business, trade, industrial undertakings or any other establishments provided they are the voters for the aforesaid Bye election.
Gujarat Government inaugurates and initiates several projects in The Cooperative Sector
Farmers will receive 50,000 without interest through the Kisan Credit Card, Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for the Banas Bovine and Breed Research Center (BBBRC) at Bhildi, a project costing 324.77 crores. He also inaugurated the newly constructed Ultra-Modern Atta Plant with a daily capacity of 50 metric tons in Badarpura, for 45 crore.
PCI Extends Application Deadline for 2024-2025 Academic Session
Stakeholders from across the pharmaceutical education sector had expressed concerns and requested additional time for the submission of applications. Acknowledging these appeals, the PCI has now granted an extension, setting the new deadline for application submission on January 30, 2024.
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Harnesses AI for Growth
Setting a precedent for the integration of advanced technologies to address challenges faced by farmers, the Ministry is championing the India Digital Ecosystem Architecture (InDEA) 2.0’s network approach, designed by the Ministry of Electronics & IT, Government of India
India Strengthens International Cooperation in Medical Product Regulation
The Union Cabinet has been apprised of Memorandums of Intent (MoIs) and Understanding (MoUs) signed between the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) and regulatory bodies from the Netherlands, the Dominican Republic and the Republic of Ecuador. These agreements focus on cooperation in the field of Medical Products Regulation.
Stage-III of GRAP Revoked In Delhi As Air Quality Improves
Taking into account the disruptive nature of restrictions under Stage-III of GRAP, impacting a large number of stakeholders and the public, and considering the significant improvement in Delhi’s average AQI, the Sub-Committee unanimously decided to revoke Stage-III of GRAP in the entire National Capital Region (NCR) with immediate effect.
