BIS revises Standards for Petroleum Products and Other Products
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has revised certain standards for Petroleum Products and Other Products such as dyes. It has also established a new standard; IS 18299 : 2023 Structural Design and Proof Checking Consultancy Services for Structures — Requirements.
Sikkim State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority & State Level Expert Appraisal Committee
This State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority consists of a Chairman, Member and Member-Secretary. The State Level Expert Appraisal Committee consists of a Chairman, 4 Members and a Member-Secretary.
AYUSH Regional Review Meeting of North Eastern States
During the meeting, all participating states, including Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura, presented detailed presentations on the state of Ayush and the progress of leading Ayush programs under implementation. Health Ministers from Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Sikkim, and Tripura actively participated in the brainstorming session.
Indian Air Force Joins “Ni-kshay Mitra” Scheme in Commitment to TB Elimination
To signify their commitment to this cause, the Indian Air Force organized an event at the Central TB Division, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, in Delhi on August 23, 2023. The IAF team, led by Air Marshal RK Anand VSM, Air Officer-in-charge Administration, officially handed over a contribution of Rs 46 lakhs.
Government Takes Measures to Control Rice Exports Amid Rising Demand and Price Hikes
The government has received credible field reports regarding misclassification and illegal export of non-basmati white rice, which has been prohibited since July 20, 2023. To address this issue, the Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), responsible for regulating Basmati rice exports, has been instructed to implement additional safeguards.
Relaxations for GST related filings for registered entities in the state of Manipur
Relaxations for GST related filings for registered entities in the state of Manipur. The due date to file Form GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and GSTR-7 is extended till August 25, 2023. These notifications shall be deemed to have come into force with effect from the 31stday of July, 2023.
IFSCAI expert committee report on onshoring the Indian Innovation to GIFT IFSC
IFSCAI has issued a Report of the Expert committee on ‘Onshoring the Indian Innovation to GIFT IFSC to incentivize the holding companies with subsidiaries in IFSC to shift back to India, by ensuring that the tax regime is at par or more favourable.
Quality of service standards for access services, both wireless and wireline, and broadband services
Service providers are required to create a secure online system for the collection, processing, and submission of compliance reports to the Authority. These reports must be accompanied by supporting primary data. Simultaneously, the Authority is empowered to publish compliance reports, audit results, and customer satisfaction survey outcomes through various channels, ensuring transparency and accountability to the public.
ESIC clarification regarding complaints send by any office of ESIC relating to default in compliance by factories/establishments requiring regular inspection
Therefore, all regions/sub region are requested mandatorily provide all necessary details in prescribed formats in all cases of complaints/committee recommendation for inspection or when any complaint is forwarded for preliminary examination of complaint against any establishment.
