TRAI invites comments on Review of Tariff for DLCs
Written comments on the Pre-Consultation Paper are invited from stakeholders by 19th May 2025.
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.
India Updates Citrus Import Rules Under New Quarantine Order
India tightens citrus fruit import norms from Brazil with pest-free and cold treatment requirements under the Plant Quarantine Order, 2025.
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.
TRAI comments on “Encouraging Innovative Technologies, Services, Use Cases, and Business Models through Regulatory Sandbox in Digital Communication Sector”
After examining the issue, TRAI has finalized its response to the back-reference. TRAI’s response to the back-reference has been placed on the TRAI’s website.
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.
