New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday said it has proposed amendments to the Drugs Rules, 1945 to simplify the procedure for obtaining permission for import of drugs for examination, test or analysis, commonly known as through Form 11.The amendment introduces an acknowledgement-based system for import of all drugs in small quantities for analytical and non-clinical testing purposes.The amendment is expected to significantly reduce the compliance burd…
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New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) The Centre’s Department of Pharmaceuticals has invited comments from stakeholders on the proposals received for amendments to the Global Tender Enquiry (GTE) Exemption List of Medical Devices. Following a public notice, issued on February 11, seeking feedback on the existing GTE Exemption List, the Department received representations from various stakeholders requesting addition, deletion or modification of entries under the list.All stakeholders concerned, including …
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD) has invited applications for the August–September term under its internship programme from women aged between 21 to 40 years living in non-tier-I cities and rural areas, an official said on Thursday. The programme seeks to orient participants with the policies and programmes of the Ministry through short-term association and encourage their participation in improved implementation of schemes and engagement with policy…
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries H. D. Kumaraswamy chaired a high-level stakeholder consultation here on Wednesday to encourage the wider adoption and deployment of electric buses and electric trucks across the country. The meeting brought together key stakeholders from across India, including fleet operators, aggregators, transport leaders, financial institutions, leasing companies, and industry representatives engaged in the rapidly evolving electric mobility ecosys…
Tiruchi (Tamil Nadu), May 18 (IANS) Farmers across Tamil Nadu, particularly from the Cauvery Delta region, have expressed hope that the new TVK-led state government will continue the practice of presenting an exclusive Agriculture Budget and hold extensive consultations with farming communities before finalising its proposals.Farmer organisations have urged the government to engage directly with cultivators and stakeholders to understand their concerns and priorities before the presentation of t…
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) The apex IT industry body Nasscom on Monday said technology companies across India are adopting prudent energy management measures and enabling remote or hybrid work arrangements wherever operationally feasible amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.In a statement issued following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent appeal encouraging citizens and organisations to reduce fuel consumption and adopt work-from-home practices, Nasscom said the industry already operates…
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Monday released a consultation paper on the proliferation of public Wi-Fi networks in the country, seeking stakeholder views on measures to accelerate last-mile digital connectivity and improve broadband access.The paper reviews the existing regulatory framework and flags key bottlenecks slowing the expansion of public Wi-Fi, particularly in rural and underserved areas, even as data consumption continues to rise rapid…
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The Jute Commissioner has revised raw jute stock limits to zero for traders and balers and directed them to sell their entire holdings to jute mills by May 5, 2026, the government said on Monday.The move was prompted by a sharp rise in raw jute prices that have remained well above the Minimum Support Price for 2025‑26, an official statement said.It aims to improve availability of raw jute for manufacturers and protect workers’ interests. The government revised earl…
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The Government of India is continuing its proactive and coordinated response to the evolving situation in West Asia, with the Commerce and Shipping Ministries convening high‑level stakeholder consultations to address emerging logistics, packaging, and shipping‑related challenges impacting India’s trade and export ecosystem, according to an official statement issued on Friday. Two important meetings were held, one under the chairpersonship of the Commerce Secre…
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Tuesday unveiled draft amendments to the Information Technology Rules, 2021, proposing a fresh framework to regulate online news and current affairs content, while attempting to address concerns around overreach and censorship.The ministry has opened the draft for public consultation, with the feedback window currently set to close on April 14, although officials indicated that the deadline could be exten…