Revised Compensation for Full-Time Casual Laborers in Puducherry
The Finance Department of Puducherry has announced revisions in the wages of full-time casual laborers (FTCL) across various government departments.
New Wages Announced for Part-Time Workers in Puducherry
Following the increase in Dearness Allowance from 46% to 50% for regular government employees in accordance with the 7th Central Pay Commission recommendations, the wages of part-time casual laborers in various departments of the U.T. of Puducherry are set to be revised effective January 1, 2024.
Government’s Decree: Public Utility Services (Fourth Order) 2024
Recognizing the critical importance of ensuring essential services, the Central Government has reaffirmed the status of the food industry as a public utility service under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
Renewed Recognition: Lead and Zinc Mining as Public Utility
In recognition of their vital importance to the public interest, the Central Government has reaffirmed the classification of services within the lead and zinc mining industry as public utilities, as previously declared in November 2023.
Government’s Pronouncement: Uranium Industry as Public Utility
In light of the imperative public interest, the Central Government has deemed it necessary to classify the services within the uranium industry, as outlined in item 19 of the First Schedule to the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (14 of 1947), as a public utility service under the aforementioned Act.
CAQM Publishes Air Quality Report for NCR Cities/Towns
The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) has published the Air Quality Report for NCR Cities/Towns. This report was generated for May 15, 2024 at 4 PM. The latest Air Quality Index (AQI) readings for various cities and towns have been released indicating a diverse range of air quality conditions.
Medical Device License Holders Urged to Report Adverse Events On MvPI Platform
All medical device license holders are urged to strengthen their post-market surveillance systems and report adverse events promptly through appropriate channels, including the MvPI platform. License holders must have robust systems for identifying, documenting, and reporting adverse events associated with their devices.
CDSCO Issues Reminder For Payment Of Medical Device License Renewal Fees
The circular states that licenses for manufacturing or importing medical devices, and registration certificates for quality management system (QMS) audits and medical device testing labs, are issued indefinitely however, all stakeholders should ensure timely payment of the necessary fees to the designated government account before the deadline to maintain product market continuity.
Deadline Extended for Annual Plastic Waste Reports
The CPCB acknowledges that the EPR portal for plastic packaging underwent maintenance for security upgrades in January-March 2024, limiting access during this period. Considering this downtime, the CPCB has extended the deadline for filing annual reports for the financial year 2022-23 to May 31st, 2024.
Plastic EPR Implementation Committee Discusses Challenges and Makes Recommendations
The meeting, chaired by the CPCB Chairman, included representatives from central ministries, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), and other relevant organizations. The CPCB presented an overview of EPR implementation, addressed issues related to EPR implementation and made recommendations on improving implementation of EPR regimes.
