Industries Related to Electricity Designated as Essential Services for Prohibition of Strikes in Gujarat
The Notification published in the Gujarat Government Gazette on 2nd March, 2024, declares all employment in industries involved in generating, transmitting, or distributing electricity to the public, as well as engaged in trading of electrical power and coordination activities, as essential services under the Gujarat Essential Services Maintenance Act, 1972, for a period of six months, and prohibits strikes in these essential services.
Central Government Sets Date for Enforcing Key Provisions of National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Act, 2023
The Act, passed in 2023, aims to modernize and strengthen the regulatory framework governing nursing and midwifery practices in the country. It seeks to ensure high standards of education, training, and professional conduct among nursing and midwifery professionals, thereby enhancing the quality of healthcare services provided to the public.
FSSAI Directs Testing of Banned Pesticides in Tea
The directive, addressed to all notified laboratories specifically lists the pesticides to be tested. These include Cypermethrin, Acephate, Imidacloprid, Acetamiprid, Dinotefuran, and Fipronil.
Guidelines for Promoting Community Boiler for Cluster of Small-Scale Industries
Recognizing this challenge, a novel concept has emerged – the ‘common boiler’ or ‘community boiler.’ This innovative approach involves the establishment of a centralized system of boilers within an industrial area to generate steam. The steam is then distributed through a pipeline network to member industrial units, thereby reducing the need for individual small-scale boilers.
CBDT clarification regarding submission of audit reports by trusts and institutions
The Central Board of Direct Taxes, exercising its powers under Section 119 of the Act, has allowed trusts and institutions to rectify their submissions. Entities that submitted audit reports using the incorrect form—Form No. 10B instead of Form No. 10BB, or vice versa—for the assessment year 2023-24 can now furnish the correct audit report by 31st March, 2024.
Key Provisions of National Dental Commission Act, 2023 Enforced From February 29th
Among the key areas covered by these provisions are the establishment of the National Dental Commission, the determination of standards for dental education, the formation of Dental Advisory Council, establishment of Autonomous Boards, administrative actions and the formulation of guidelines for the recognition of dental institutions.
Petroleum (Amendment) Rules, 2024
The rules address importation by air, emphasizing compliance with international aviation regulations and customs procedures. Importers must obtain proper authorization, submit requisite documents, and adhere to safety protocols outlined by the Director General of Civil Aviation.
Central Consumer Protection Authority issues advisory on Prohibition of Advertising, Promotion, and Endorsement of Illegal Activities
It reiterates that the guidelines apply to all advertisements, irrespective of the medium used and warns celebrities and influencers that any engagement in the promotion or advertisement of online gambling and betting, given its unlawful status, renders one equally liable for participating in an illegal activity.
Revised penalty for entering into agreements to abuse competitors using dominant position
These provisions prescribes the penalties for entering into agreements to abuse dominant position in a relevant market in a manner that will have adverse effect in competition.
Empowering Students and Educators Through Skill Development in Goa
Two Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) were ceremoniously signed by the Project Management Unit- Coding & Robotics Education in Schools (PMU-CARES) located at the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), with the distinguished presence of the Chief Minister of Goa and the Minister for WRD.
