Prohibited Period: Dates and Implications for Tamil Nadu Elections
The upcoming general elections to Lok Sabha 2024 and the bye-election to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from 233 Vilavancode Assembly Constituency are scheduled for April 19, 2024. However, there are certain restrictions imposed by the Election Commission of India regarding the publication and dissemination of the results of opinion polls and exit polls.
Media Reports claiming significant hike in prices of medicines are false and misleading
Some media reports have highlighted that medicine prices will witness a significant hike by up to 12% from April, 2024. These reports further claim that more than 500 medicines will be affected by this increase in price. Such reports are false, misleading and malicious.
Consultation Paper on ‘Inputs for formulation of National Broadcasting Policy-2024’
Written comments on the issues raised in the Consultation Paper are invited from stakeholders by 30th April 2024. It may be noted that no counter-comments are being invited in this Consultation Paper, as this paper intends formulation of inputs for the broadcasting policy.
Deeksharambh – A guide to Student Induction Programme
As the Academic Session is likely to commence soon, HEIs are requested to kindly take appropriate initiatives to organize Student Induction Programmes for newly admitted students in your university and upload an Action Plan/Photographs/Videos of the Induction Programme actually conducted on UGC’s University Activity Monitoring Portal (UAMP).
Dekho Apna Desh- People’s Choice 2024 campaign
One of the key objectives of this campaign is to obtain public feedback of the best tourist attractions across various categories (Spiritual, Cultural & Heritage, Nature & wild-life, Adventures activities and others) for developing them into world-class tourist destinations.
UGC Invitation to promote participation in international Telecommunication Union (ITU) Kaleidoscope 2024
The DoT has proposed to call for papers for Kaleidoscope 2024 from Higher Education Institutions (HEls). Call for Papers document floated by ITU having details of themes and topics is attached. The last date for submission of papers is 29.4.2024. The Higher Educational Institutions are requested to widely publicize the Call for papers for Kaleidoscope 2024 and encourage, support and promote participation of the students and faculty members.
CBDT issued a time limit for verification of return of income after uploading
Where the return of income is uploaded but e-verification or ITR-V is submitted after 30 days of uploading the date of e-verification/ITR-V submission shall be treated as the date of furnishing the return of income and all consequences of late filing of return under the Act shall follow, as applicable.
JSERC (Electricity Supply Code) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2024
The JSERC (Electricity Supply Code) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2024, introduce significant changes to the electricity supply process in Jharkhand. The amendments address connection charges, timeframes for providing new or modified connections, and the accessibility of bills. These changes are in line with the Ministry of Power’s notifications and demonstrate the Commission’s dedication to enhancing the efficiency and consumer experience of electricity supply in the state.
Regulations and Prohibitions for Exit Polls in Indian Elections 2024
The Election Commission of India issued a notification, specifying the regulations and prohibitions related to the conduct and dissemination of exit polls during the General Elections to Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha, and Sikkim in 2024, as well as bye-elections to 25 Assembly Constituencies in 12 States, in accordance with Section 126A of The Representation of the People Act, 1951.
Special Conditions And Declarations For Import of Avocado From South Africa
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has issued the Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) (Third Amendment) Order, 2024. This order envisages the import of fruits for consumption of Persea americana (Avocado) from South Africa.
