In a significant development, SJVN Limited, a prominent player in the power sector, has been honored with the prestigious Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) Certification by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The official certification was presented to SJVN’s Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), Prem Prakash (IOFS), in a ceremony attended by distinguished dignitaries, including BIS’s Director […]

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has launched an initiative to create awareness and promote compliance with Indian standards at the grassroots level. The initiative aims to sensitize Gram Panchayat Presidents and Secretaries across the country about the importance of Indian standards and the benefits of using products that conform to these standards. BIS has

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), India’s central drug regulator, has issued a directive to all states, Union Territories (UTs), and its various offices to closely monitor the sale and distribution of the falsified product Defitelio (defibrotide) 80 mg/ml, which is used as a concentrated solution for infusion. This action follows a recent alert

Posted on September 11, 2023, by Ashwani Maindola, New Delhi In response to the Indian government’s robust commitment to promoting organic food across the nation, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has once again called upon notified laboratories to enhance their organic food testing capabilities. This directive marks the second such call

Posted on September 11, 2023, by PIB Delhi In a groundbreaking initiative, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has embarked on a mission aimed at fostering quality consciousness across India, beginning at the grassroots level. With the objective of ensuring the effective implementation of government programs and schemes in rural areas, BIS has initiated a

Posted on September 11, 2023, by PIB Delhi In a groundbreaking initiative, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has embarked on a mission aimed at fostering quality consciousness across India, beginning at the grassroots level. With the objective of ensuring the effective implementation of government programs and schemes in rural areas, BIS has initiated a

The G20 Summit of 2023, a pivotal gathering of world leaders, concluded with significant developments, discussions, and a touch of controversy. Here are the highlights from this year’s summit: Passing of the Gavel: Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India handed over the leadership reins of the G20 Summit to Brazil’s President Lula as the event

In the ever-evolving world of lighting technology, LED panel lights have emerged as the shining star. Rapidly gaining popularity in both offices and homes, these energy-efficient luminaries are transforming the lighting landscape. According to the latest market data, the global LED panel light market, valued at US$ 22.1 billion in 2022, is poised to ascend

The Indian government has taken a significant step in ensuring the authenticity and purity of gold jewelry and artifacts by launching the third phase of mandatory hallmarking. This move, as per the Hallmarking of Gold Jewelry and Gold Artifacts (Amendment) Order of 2022, came into effect on September 8, 2023. As announced by the Ministry

In a groundbreaking achievement, the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) announced the successful facilitation of India’s inaugural jewelry exports through courier services, originating from the nation’s financial capital. This milestone represents a significant leap forward in streamlining international trade, with far-reaching implications for industry growth, particularly in the burgeoning e-commerce segment, as stated