Hinges (Quality Control) Order, 2023
The Hinges (Quality Control) Order, 2023 reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring the quality and safety of products in the market. By implementing standardized practices and certification, the order aims to enhance consumer confidence and promote the growth of the industry while maintaining the highest standards of quality.
Measures to Enhance Railway Safety Standards
One major initiative is the Rashtriya Rail Sanraksha Kosh (RRSK) which is a fund dedicated to the replacement, renewal, and upgradation of critical safety assets. Other measures include Electrical/Electronic Interlocking Systems to eliminate accidents due to human failure, interlocking of Level Crossing (LC) gates and complete track circuiting of stations,
Special camps to issue Important Lost Government Documents due to “Michaung” cyclone.
Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu announced to provide free of charge to recover their documents to the public who lost these documents in the cyclone by conducting special camps which was held on the date of 12.12.2024.
Date extended for payment of Electricity bill without penalty
Tamil Nadu Government has informed due to the effect of cyclone, Extension of time is given to the consumers till 18.12.2023 without penalty amount
Health Advisory on post Flood Periods in Tamil Nadu
People can seek health advice in the health facilities / medical camps / mobile medical and public health units visiting the areas. All children in the age group of 9 months to 15 years residing in flood affected areas irrespective of previous immunization status should be given single dose of Measles Rubella Vaccination.
Rescue Operations by Tamil Nadu Government for People Affected by Cyclone Mijam and Floods
The Government of Tamil Nadu is taking various steps to rescue the public from these effects and provide them with the relief. National and State Disaster Response teams, Police Department, Fire and Rescue Department are heavily involved in the rescue operations work and people are rescued from flooded areas by boats.
BIS Introduces Standard for AI, Plastics and Textiles
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced certain standards for Artificial Intelligence, Plastics and Textiles. This notification was published on November 17, 2023. All of these standards have been
established on November 15, 2023.
Inauguration of Health Pavilion at the 42nd India International Trade Fair
.“The trade fair offers an opportunity to present the initiatives undertaken for health with a focus on growing momentum of the range of healthcare services available and accessible to the public.”
5th Edition of ICC Sustainability Conclave 2023
The main focus of the conclave was to address Climate Change, Decrease Carbon Footprints, Increase Renewable Energy Utilization, and Encourage Sustainable Corporate Practices. Event was facilitated by Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers and New and Renewable Energy, Minister for Industries, Energy, and MSME, Government of Odisha, Secretary Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, and senior officials of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Officials from ICC and champions of the Industries were present on the occasion.
Delhi’s Lt. Governor Empowers Commissioner of Police with Detention Authority
The Lt. Governor’s directive is anticipated to enhance the capabilities of the law enforcement agencies to maintain public order and security within the National Capital Territory.
