NOTTO Urges Hospitals to Create Permanent Transplant Coordinator Positions
NOTTO has urged states and hospitals to create permanent positions for transplant coordinators based on their workload by the next financial year. The NOTTO has observed a lack of initiative from states and institutions to create permanent positions for transplant coordinators. Therefore, starting from the next financial year (2025-26), hospitals exceeding the five-year support period under NOTP will no longer receive funding for transplant coordinators.
Nursing Admission Deadline Extended Till November 30th, 2024
The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has announced an extension of the admission deadline for all nursing programs for the academic year 2024-25. This comes as a response to requests from various states seeking additional time for student enrollment. The last date for admission for all nursing programs (ANM, GNM, B.Sc. (N), PBB.Sc. (N), M.Sc. (N), Post Basic Diploma, and NPCC) has been extended to November 30, 2024.
Medical Colleges Advised to Check MARB Final Decisions
The NMC’s Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) has already conveyed decisions regarding new medical colleges, MBBS seat increases, and new/expanded PG courses via email and public notices. Medical colleges are advised to verify if they have received communication regarding their applications. In case of any discrepancy, they can reach out to MARB by email or phone by October 28 & 29, 2024, 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Government Takes Action to Curb Stubble Burning
A high-level inter-ministerial meeting was convened to address the pressing issue of crop residue burning, particularly paddy stubble burning, which significantly contributes to air pollution, especially in regions like Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi-NCR. State governments of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi-NCR presented their strategies to mitigate stubble burning. These include providing financial incentives to farmers for adopting alternative crop residue management practices, such as in-situ management and conversion into value-added products.
FCI Launches Mobile App for Efficient Grievance Redressal For Rice Millers
The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New & Renewable Energy launched the Mobile Application of the FCI Grievance Redressal System (FCI GRS) for rice millers. This digital initiative aims to streamline the grievance redressal process and enhance transparency and accountability in the food supply chain.
SEBI mandates stock brokers to provide SMS and email alerts to investors
The draft circular is currently open for public comment, inviting feedback from stakeholders on SEBI’s website until November 18, 2024. SEBI is actively encouraging input from investors, industry experts, and market participants to refine these guidelines and ensure they meet industry standards while maintaining investor protection. Comments can be submitted via SEBI’s online portal, or in case of technical issues, by email to consultationMIRSD@sebi.gov.in, with the subject “Public comments on Draft Circular – SMS and E-mail alert to investors by stock exchanges.”
UGC request to HEIs for Participation in the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) Programme
Registered institutions are requested to submit their proposals under UGCs Subject Expert Group (SEG)-Curriculum Reforms and Educational Institutions and Social Responsibility through the UBA Proposal Submission Portal (https:/lunnatbharatabhiyan.gov.in/) for the UBA Subject Expert Groups (SEGs), open until the 30th October 2024.
Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024
The new standards shall commence for small enterprises on 1st July 2025 and for micro enterprises on 1st October 2025 and for other enterprises on 1st April 2025.
CBDT has extended the due date of furnishing of Return of Income for the Assessment Year 2024-25
Considering the request for extension, the due date is extended till 15th November 2024.
Stakeholders meeting on call for proposals under MAHA-EV Mission
Researchers, industry leaders and experts across India working on various aspects of Electric Mobility, came together at the stakeholders meeting organised under the Mission for Advancement in High-impact Areas (MAHA) Electric Vehicle (EV) Mission to discuss collaborative efforts for advancing the country’s e-mobility ecosystem.
