UGC launches People’s Choice Campaign
Details of the activities conducted as part of the campaign shall be uploaded along with photos/videos on the University Activity Monitoring Portal (UAMP) at https://uamp.ugc.ac.in/.
CBIC clarification regarding authorization of Booking Post Offices and their corresponding Foreign Post Offices in terms of the Postal Export (Electronic Declaration and Processing) Regulations, 2022
The Department of Post vide order dated 11.10.2023 has authorized 170 more booking post offices to accept consignments for export. The list of booking post offices and the corresponding Foreign Post Offices is provided in the circular.
NMC requests Verification of State Holidays from October to December 2023
This initiative aims to ensure that the academic and administrative calendars of medical institutions across the country are synchronized with the official State holidays, thus preventing any potential disruptions and ensuring the efficient functioning of medical education and healthcare services. he deadline for reporting any discrepancies or variations is set for the 7th November, 2023.
GENCOs encouraged to Participate in CIRP of Stressed Power Assets
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued an advisory encouraging all States/ Generation Companies (GENCOs) to participate in the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) for taking over stressed thermal power assets. State-owned GENCOs are advised to acquire stressed power assets through IBC under the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) route and contribute to the overall generation capacity of the nation.
CBIC extends the timeline for filing appeals against orders of GST officers
CBIC on 2nd November, 2023 has notified that taxable persons who could not file an appeal against the order passed by the proper officer on or before the 31st day of March, 2023 under section 73 or 74 of the said Act, and the taxable persons whose appeal against the said order was rejected solely on the grounds that the said appeal was not filed within the time period are allowed file an appeal against the order in FORM GST APL-01
High-level Conference on New Technologies for Clean Energy Transition
This high-level conference focused on making solar energy the primary energy source, reducing carbon emissions, extending energy access, and stimulating economic growth.
Copper (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2023
The Bureau of Indian Standards shall be the certifying and enforcing authority in respect of the copper products. Any person, who contravenes the provisions of this Order, shall be punishable in accordance with the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
Govt. notifies Enforcement Date for Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023
The Central Government has notified the date on which the provisions of the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023 shall come into force. This date has been fixed as 1st December, 2023.
Service Conditions of Secretary of Coastal Aquaculture Authority Modified
The Central Government has issued a notification modifying the terms and conditions of service for the Secretary of Coastal Aquaculture Authority. The appointment shall initially be for a period of 3 years and may be extended for a further period up to 3 years.
