EPFO extends five months time for Employers to upload wage details etc. regarding Pension on Higher Wages
More than 3.6 lakh Applications for Validation of Option / Joint Options are still pending with the employers for processing. Therefore, in order to ensure that employers process these remaining Applications for Validation of Option / Joint Options, the Chairman, CBT EPF has kindly approved the proposal to grant another extension of time for the employers for uploading wage details online etc till 31st May, 2024.
DoT advises citizens against malicious calls from international numbers aimed at creating panic
The DoT has directed all the telecom service providers to block malicious calls from anti national elements. Citizens, on receiving such calls, are advised to report to DoT at help-sancharsaathi[at]gov[dot]in or their telecom service providers.
Stock Brokers to ensure separate mobile number/E-mail addresses for each client
Under exceptional circumstances, a stockbroker may, at the specific written request of a client, upload the same mobile number/E-mail address for more than one client provided such clients belong to one family. ‘Family’ for this purpose would mean self, spouse, dependent children, and dependent parents.
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan programme against drugs
HEIs shall take action at the Institutional level to sensitize the campus and other possible surrounding locations through their faculty, NSS volunteers, student clubs etc. through regulations interventions and activities on substance use prevention.
Amendment to the M.P. (Work Charged and Contingency Paid Employees) Pension Rules, 1979
Rule 6 of the Rules state provisions for calculating qualifying service of a permanent employee who retires, the service rendered with effect from the 1st January, 1959 onwards shall be counted. Further,sub rule 2 of Rule 6 says that if the permanent employee retires without interruption against any regular pensionable post, the service rendered with effect from 1st January, 1959 onwards shall be counted for pension as if such service was rendered in a regular post.
BIS Revises Standards for Plugs and Sockets, IVD Devices and Gas Cylinders
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced certain standards for Plugs and Sockets, IVD Devices and Gas Cylinders. These notifications were published on January 2, 2024. Some of the revised standards are as follows: These standards have been established on December 27, 2023. It has also introduced the following standards: All of the above […]
CPCB Grants Recognition to Additional Environmental Laboratories and Government Analysts
Environmental laboratories play a pivotal role in monitoring and analyzing air, water, and other substances to assess pollution levels and environmental quality. The appointment of Government Analysts further ensures that the analysis of samples adheres to stringent standards, contributing to the overall effectiveness of environmental protection measures.
NCISM Introduces Standards for Unani Medical Colleges and Hospitals
These regulations mark a significant step towards standardizing and improving Unani medical education in India. By establishing stringent criteria, the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine aims to ensure that Unani Medical Colleges and their attached teaching hospitals maintain high-quality standards, fostering excellence in education and healthcare.
New Regulations Set for Indian System of Medicine: Focus on Ethics and Registration
Key features of the regulations include the requirement for individuals to apply for registration with the State Medical Council using a specified form, including Aadhaar details and other particulars. The State Medical Council is mandated to create an online platform for form submission in real-time, with accompanying registration fees determined by the council or board.
NMC Introduces New Regulations For Recognition Of Medical Qualifications
These regulations seek to ensure the quality and relevance of medical qualifications in India. They aim at streamlining the recognition process, and fostering continuous improvement in medical education standards.
