Special campaign dates announced by the Election Commission of India
As per the instructions of the Election Commission of India (ECI), the Special Summary Revision (SSR) of Photo Electoral Rolls, 2024 is being conducted across the State of Tamil Nadu from 27.10.2023 to 05.01.2024.
Program on Export Opportunity Identification & Marketing Conducted by Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute Chennai
Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute (EDII-TN), Chennai organized on “Export Opportunity Identification & Marketing” on 21.11.2023 to 23.11.2023. The primary motive of this program was to educate entrepreneurs in export business and enroll to sharpen their skills.
Proposed Digitization of Processes under Insecticides Rules for Enhanced Regulation
The proposed eighth amendment addresses the licensing process for pest control operations involving Glyphosate and its derivatives. The proposed ninth amendment covers various aspects of licensing, record-keeping, and reporting. Some key highlights include the introduction of digital forms for license applications, maintenance of records, and reporting procedures.
Extension in Validity of Prior Standard of Rubber Gasket for Pressure Cooker
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) notified an extension in validity of Prior Standard of Rubber Gasket for Pressure Cooker. The IS 7466 : 1994 Rubber Gaskets for Pressure Cookers — Specification (First Revision) will remain valid till April 19, 2024.
National Commission For Homoeopathy Introduces New Regulations for Examinations
The regulations outline the establishment of an independent “Examination Cell” tasked with coordinating and conducting various examinations. The Examination Cell is mandated to verify data submitted by medical institutions, ensuring compliance with specified criteria. Failure to submit accurate data may result in penalties, with medical colleges facing fines of Rs. 1,00,000 per day for non-compliance
New Specifications and Methods of Analysis Introduced for Fertilisers
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has notified the Fertiliser (Inorganic, Organic or Mixed) (Control) Tenth Amendment Order, 2023. The order introduces specifications for micronutrient fertilisers. The order also establishes the Method of analysis for these fertilisers.
Restricted Use of iNCOVACC for Booster Vaccination Approved
CDSCO has now also approved ChAd36-SARS-CoV-S COVID-19 (Chimpanzee Adenovirus Vectored) recombinant COVID19Vaccine (iNCOVACC). This approval is extended to it as a Booster (third) dose vaccination for restricted use in emergencies. This vaccine can be administered intra-nasally.
