Kerala Launches New OTS Scheme for Pending KSEB Power Dues
Kerala govt offers 3-month OTS scheme for old KSEB dues from May 20. Interest waived or reduced; disconnections can be restored after settlement.
Bihar Adopts Water Pollution Control Amendment Act, 2024
Bihar govt adopts Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024, bringing national reforms into effect statewide from April 11, 2025.
Kerala Extends Consent Validity for Seasonal Brick Kilns
Kerala Pollution Control Board extends brick kiln consent validity to 2 years, 4 months, 7 days as per amended Environment Protection Rules, 1986.
Assam Declares New Public Holidays for Elections
Assam govt declares holidays on May 2 & 7 for Panchayat polls. Offices, schools, banks, and tea gardens in polling areas will remain closed.
UGC Directs HEIs to Enable UPI Payments for Students
UGC mandates UPI, UPI QR payments in HEIs to ease transactions, boost digital inclusion, and support students with a raised ₹5 lakh UPI limit for education.
Haryana Amends Contractual Employees Security of Service Act
The 2025 amendment clarifies service terms, replacing “calendar year” with “one year contractual service” and repeals earlier ordinance
Nagaland Issues New Expansion To Casual Employee Definition Under Law
Nagaland includes contingency, fixed, and wage-paid staff as Casual Employees under the 2001 Act, ensuring benefits, job security, and regularisation prospects.
New AI Apprenticeship Program Proposed Under NATS by BOPT-ER
BOPT-ER urges NATS-registered establishments to support a new AI Apprenticeship Program aimed at bridging India’s growing AI talent gap.
Haryana Govt Withdraws April 30 Holiday for Akshaya Tritiya
Haryana withdraws April 30, 2025 gazetted holiday for Akshaya Tritiya, citing it was notified inadvertently in the earlier holiday list.
Launches Facility for Bulk Generation of UAN by Employers
EPFO has removed the requirement of approval of all transfer claims at the Destination Office by launching a Revamped Form 13 software functionality.
