UGC launches syllabus of cyber security course at UG & PG levels.

UGC has directed all the higher education institutions to take the necessary steps to implement the Syllabus of Cyber Security Courses at the Undergraduate and Post Graduate levels in all the streams of their esteemed University and in the affiliated colleges.

FSSAI issues order on restricted entry of food items under specific ports.

To further facilitate ease of doing business while ensuring the mandate of safe food imports in India, comments/suggestions are invited from all the stakeholders in this regard within 30 days from the date of publication of this order at e.mail: dramit.sharma@fssai.gov.in; imports@fssai.gov.in.

The Indian Telegraph (Amendment) Rules, 2022

The amendment provides that in the first line maintenance and utilization of Bharat Net (Except State led model under Phase-II) through Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, operational expenditure charges for said operation and maintenance, first line maintenance of Bharat Net Phase-I network shall be funded by Universal Service Obligation Fund for a period of two years.

MNRE notifies Draft policy for repowering of the wind power projects.

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on 17th October 2022, notified the Draft policy for repowering of the wind power projects and has invited comments and suggestions from the public which shall be sent through email at rishikesh.mnre@gov.in by 1st November 2022. The Ministry had issued ‘Policy for Repowering of the Wind Power Projects’ […]

DOT extends the last date for receiving comments on draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022.

For the provision of Telecommunication Services and Telecommunication Networks, an entity shall have to obtain a license. To ensure that there is no disruption in the sector, an entity providing telecommunication services or telecommunication network under current law shall be entitled to continue to operate under its existing terms and conditions till it migrates to a set of new terms and conditions.

The City of Panaji Corporation (Amendment) Act, 2022.

If any person without obtaining a licence from the Commissioner carries on any trade or occupation in any premises within the limits of the Corporation area, the Commissioner shall, after giving an opportunity of being heard to such person, pass an order to seal such premises

CPCB notifies guidelines for grant of one-time financial support under EPC Funds for establishment of palletization and torrefaction plants to promote utilization of paddy straw.

The Guidelines are applicable to only new Pelletisation Units / Torrefaction Units. Applications will be considered on first-come-first-serve basis. The Cost of land for setting up of pelletisation plant including other civil works is to be borne by the applicant. Land possession letter/ lease agreement shall be submitted along with the application for financial assistance under the guidelines. The applicant must have submitted his application for CTE to the concerned SPCB/PCC before applying for financial assistance under these guidelines.