National Medical Commission Extends Deadline for PG Medical Course Applications
The Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) of the National Medical Commission (NMC) has extended the deadline for submitting applications for new postgraduate (PG) medical courses. The extended deadline is now fixed for November 8, 2024.
Indian Nursing Council Further Extends Deadline for Compliance Reports
The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has extended the deadline for nursing institutions to submit compliance reports for the academic year 2024-25 to October 25, 2024. This extension applies specifically to institutions that have not yet received suitability approval.
DCI Extends Deadlines for Uploading Student Details
All BDS student details must be uploaded to the DCI portal by November 5, 2024 and all MDS/PG Diploma student details must be uploaded to the DCI portal by October 25, 2024. Colleges must upload data only for students genuinely admitted to their institution. Uploading details of students admitted elsewhere can lead to penalties.
NMC Clarifies CBME Guidelines Following Court Observations
The NMC emphasizes that regulations and guidelines are applicable as and when published and circulated to medical colleges. The NMC will direct universities to instruct their respective publishers to make necessary changes to textbooks based on the NMC’s revised disability guidelines.
FSSAI Mandates Use of NABL Symbol in Reporting Formats
All FSSAI-notified food testing laboratories accredited under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 are now required to include the NABL symbol on their test reports for tests that fall within their scope of accreditation. The FSSAI has introduced new test report formats, Form VII A and Form XI, to be used for all surveillance and enforcement samples. For imported food products, notified laboratories and referral laboratories must use Form – 2
Tamil Nadu Government Declares Holiday Amid Heavy Rain Alerts
Government of Tamil Nadu declared October 16 , 2024 a holiday for schools, colleges, and most government offices in Chennai, Thiruvallur, Chengalpattu, and Kanchipuram districts.
MPCB issues circular regarding Revision of Fee Structure for Health Care Establishments for obtaining a “Combined Consent and BMW Authorization.”
MPCB issues circular regarding Revision of Fee Structure for Health Care Establishments
Draft Guidelines for E-Waste Recycling Capacity Determination
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Issued draft guidelines aimed at determining the capacity of e-waste recycling facilities.
The Government of Kerala notifies Amendment in notification under Factories Act, 1948 (For Hazardous and Non Hazardous units) in Kerala.
The notification specifies that the provisions of the Factories Act will apply to any manufacturing process described in the accompanying schedule, regardless of the location within the state.
Transforming Tripura: The Skill and Entrepreneurship Policy 2024
The Government of Tripura unveiled the Tripura Skill and Entrepreneurship Policy 2024, a strategic initiative aimed at transforming the state into a skilling hub in Northeast India.
