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3 weeks ago

Educate consumers on their rights and responsibilities, Joint Collector tells officials

Joint Collector Mayur Ashok has called upon the officials concerned to educate consumers on their rights and responsibilities. He was addressing the gathering at a programme, organised by the District Civil Supplies Department on the occasion of National Consumer Rights Day, at the Revenue Guest House at the Collectorate here on Tuesday. District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-1 president G. Tanuja …

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1 month ago

Google's Willow solves billion-year problems in minutes: Quantum computing explained

India Today

Google has made a significant leap in quantum computing with the unveiling of its new chip, Willow, which promises to revolutionise the field. Google envisions future quantum computers tackling challenges in various fields, including medicine, battery technology, and artificial intelligence—areas where classical computers struggle to provide solutions. As researchers continue to explore the potential of quantum computing through innovations like …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Govt to launch eMaap portal to ease regulatory burden on traders, enhance transaction transparency, protect consumers

Live Mint

New Delhi: The Department of Consumer Affairs is set to launch a portal to streamline trade processes, ensure consumer protection, and promote transparency in market transactions. The National Legal Metrology Portal is designed to centralise and integrate operations of state legal metrology departments, the department said in a statement on Wednesday. “The eMaap will address these gaps by creating a …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

INTERVIEW | 'Kerala can become No.1 state in designing electronic products': Ajai Chowdhry

New Indian Express

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala must revise its strategy amid concerns over the adverse impact of artificial intelligence on jobs, says Ajai Chowdhry, co-founder of HCL, who is commonly referred to as the ‘Father of Indian Hardware’. The state should shift its focus from software services to electronic product design, he tells TNIE in a freewheeling conversation. Chowdhry, who now serves as chairman …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi LG approves hike in fines for non-standard weights and measures

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: In a move to protect consumer interests, Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has approved a significant hike in penalties for the deployment and manufacturing of non-standard weights and measures. The penalties, ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 1 lakh, will be under the amended Delhi Legal Metrology Rules, 2011. For retailers using non-standard weights or measures, the fine will …

Delhi Rules Penalties

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Lt Governor's nod for massive penalty hike for cheating of consumers

India Today

In a move aimed at safeguarding consumer protection, Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has approved a hike in penalties concerning the deployment and manufacturing of non-standard weights and measures ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 1 lakh under the amended Delhi Legal Metrology Rules, 2011. Penalties for using non-standard weights or measures have risen from Rs 2,500 to Rs 5,000 for …

Delhi Legal

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Govt working on new rules for radar equipment used for measuring vehicle speed

Live Mint

The department of consumer affairs is finalising new rules to regulate radar equipment used for measuring vehicle speeds, a move that aims to improve road safety. These rules, to be implemented under the Legal Metrology Rules, 2011, will ensure radar equipment used in traffic speed measurements is accurate, reliable, and compliant with international standards, ultimately contributing to safer roads, said …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 11-November 17, 2024

Live Law

Nominal Index Yasar Arafath v State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw 708 Suseelan v State of Kerala & Another, 2024 LiveLaw 709 Suo Moto v State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw 710 K Sukumaran v Kerala State Waqf Board, 2024 LiveLaw 711 Amjith v State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw 712 Union Territory of Lakshadweep and Othes v Salimkoya K,. and Connected Case, …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

70 unauthorised water plants seized in Vizianagaram district

The Hindu

As many as 70 unauthorised water plants were seized in Vizianagaram district by revenue officials who conducted raids following the directive of Collector B.R. In a press release, the Collector said that Reverse Osmosis plants were supposed to take necessary permissions from the government authorities, including the Pollution Control Board, to supply water in a purified manner. The president of …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Raman Research Institute’s spin-off company to manufacture tunable laser systems

The Hindu

A spin-off company from the Raman Research Institute, nexAtom Research and Instruments, will manufacture multi-channel, tunable laser systems having wide-scale applications in space and medicine. “India could soon have its own multi-channel, tunable laser system technology platforms which are crucial for quantum optics laboratories, manufactured by a spin-off company from RRI,“ said the institute in a statement. RRI which developed …

India Research Quantum Systems Laser Laser Systems Rri

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Lokayukta raids on 12 officers in Karnataka: Who had maximum secret assets

The Hindu

The Lokayukta police raided 12 government officials on Friday after registering disproportionate assets cases against them. By Friday evening, the Lokayukta police said they had uncovered DA totalling ₹49.85 crore, even as bank lockers are yet to be opened and valuation of household items yet to be carried out. Ramesh Kumar, Joint Commissioner, Commercial Taxes, Bengaluru, was also raided and …

Bengaluru Lokayukta Crore Officer Alleged

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rice sold in retail likely to attract GST

The Hindu

Two recent communications of the Central government have indicated that rice sold in retail, irrespective of the quantity that is packaged, may soon attract 5% GST. M. Sivanandan, president of Tamil Nadu Rice Millers Welfare Forum, said the two communications were circulated widely on social media and many rice millers and traders did not have clarity. However, when the Legal …

Rice

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre unveils draft rules for evidential breath analyzers to ensure accuracy

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The Legal Metrology Division of the Department of Consumer Affairs, has unveiled new draft rules for evidential breath analysers under the Legal Metrology Rules, 2011. The verified and standardized evidential breath analysers will accurately measure blood alcohol concentration from breath samples, ensuring that intoxicated individuals are identified swiftly and effectively. The draft rules outline several technical requirements for evidential …

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7 months ago

2025 to be International Year of Quantum Science and Tech, UN says

The Hindu

The United Nations has said 2025 will be designated the ‘International Year of Quantum Science and Technology’. In a statement, the body said the initiative will be “year-long”, “worldwide”, and that it will “be observed through activities at all levels aimed at increasing public awareness of the importance of quantum science and applications.” The proclamation is the result of a …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Residents cut off as flood warnings issued, conditions ease in Sydney and Illawarra

ABC

In short: There have been more than 49 flood rescues overnight as Sydney and the Illawarra were hit with torrential rain. The Bureau of Metrology expects calmer conditions across Sydney and the Illawarra over the next 24 hours but previous heavy rain has led to a major flood warning being issued for North Richmond. SES Deputy Zone Commander for South …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Legal Metrology Department in Hyderabad City Zone registered 1,455 cases for rule violations from 2018-19 to 2022-23

The Hindu

The Department of Legal Metrology’s Hyderabad City Zone, from 2018-19 to 2022-23, registered as many as 1,455 cases, according to a Right to Information response. According to a response to an RTI query filed by Kareem Ansari from the portal youRTI.in, the cases were booked for alleged violation of the Legal Metrology rules. These violations came as a result of …

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8 months ago

Kenya declares public holiday to mourn flood victims

Associated Press

NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya’s President William Ruto has declared Friday a public holiday to mourn the 238 people who have died due to ongoing flooding. President Ruto also announced the reopening of schools countrywide, after two weeks delay due to heavy rains that have destroyed hundreds of schools. The government is in the process of forcefully evacuating people living in …

Kenya Flood Victims

8 months ago

Kenya declares public holiday to mourn flood victims

The Independent

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8 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan records ‘wettest April’ in more than 60 years

Al Jazeera

At least 144 people died due to the heavy rainfall in April. Pakistan has experienced its “wettest April since 1961”, receiving more than twice as much rain as usual for the month, the country’s weather agency has said. April rainfall was recorded at 59.3mm, “excessively above” the normal average of 22.5mm, the metrology department said in its monthly climate report …

Pakistan

11 months ago

Charging More Than MRP For Water Bottles Prohibited Under Legal Metrology Rules And CPA, Punjab State Commission Holds Drinkery 51 Bar Liable

Live Law

The State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Punjab bench comprising Justice Raj Shekhar Attri and Mr Rajesh K. Arya held Drinkery 51, Chandigarh liable for unfair trade practice for charging more than the MRP mentioned on two Kinley Water Bottles. The bench held that the right to clean and safe water is a basic human right and the act of Drinkery …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Longwan to further promote innovation

China Daily

China Eye Valley in Longwan district, Wenzhou, Zhejiang province. In 2023, Wenzhou's Longwan district demonstrated significant progress in scientific and technological innovation, as the Wenzhou National High-Tech Industrial Development Zone entered the top 40 percent of national high-tech zones, and the China Eye Valley was recognized as one of the first national demonstration projects for innovation. For example, Longwan will …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Traders demand fair deal on licence, waste management issues

The Hindu

Traders under the aegis of the district committee of the Kerala Vyapari Vyavasayi Ekopana Samithi conducted a mass sit-in in front of the offices of local self-government bodies in the district on Tuesday demanding a fair deal with regard to issues including trade licence and waste management. Demands raised by traders included rollback of trade licence, building permit and legal …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Cyclone ‘Michaung’: Tamil Nadu govt shuts schools; 70 flights, 60 trains cancelled

Hindustan Times

Severe cyclonic storm ‘Michaung’, which lies 90 km northeast of Chennai, has led to heavy rainfall across several Tamil Nadu districts. A red alert was issued on north coastal Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, India Meteorological Department Director General Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said on Monday. NDRF personnel visit a low-lying area near the banks of Kosasthalaiyar river as Tamil …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Shandong boosts strength in product quality

China Daily

Employees produce lawn products for a company in the Economic Development Zone of Laoling, a county-level city in Dezhou, Shandong province. Shandong province has been ramping up efforts to boost its strength in product quality, cultivate famous brands and move the manufacturing sector toward higher-end, smarter, and greener production. The province has carried out industrial foundation reengineering projects and research …

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Educate consumers on their rights and responsibilities, Joint Collector tells officials

Google's Willow solves billion-year problems in minutes: Quantum computing explained

Govt to launch eMaap portal to ease regulatory burden on traders, enhance transaction transparency, protect consumers

INTERVIEW | 'Kerala can become No.1 state in designing electronic products': Ajai Chowdhry

Delhi LG approves hike in fines for non-standard weights and measures

Delhi Lt Governor's nod for massive penalty hike for cheating of consumers

Govt working on new rules for radar equipment used for measuring vehicle speed

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 11-November 17, 2024

70 unauthorised water plants seized in Vizianagaram district

Raman Research Institute’s spin-off company to manufacture tunable laser systems

Lokayukta raids on 12 officers in Karnataka: Who had maximum secret assets

Rice sold in retail likely to attract GST

Centre unveils draft rules for evidential breath analyzers to ensure accuracy

2025 to be International Year of Quantum Science and Tech, UN says

Residents cut off as flood warnings issued, conditions ease in Sydney and Illawarra

Legal Metrology Department in Hyderabad City Zone registered 1,455 cases for rule violations from 2018-19 to 2022-23

Kenya declares public holiday to mourn flood victims

Kenya declares public holiday to mourn flood victims

Pakistan records ‘wettest April’ in more than 60 years

Charging More Than MRP For Water Bottles Prohibited Under Legal Metrology Rules And CPA, Punjab State Commission Holds Drinkery 51 Bar Liable

Longwan to further promote innovation

Traders demand fair deal on licence, waste management issues

Cyclone ‘Michaung’: Tamil Nadu govt shuts schools; 70 flights, 60 trains cancelled

Shandong boosts strength in product quality