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EPFO adds 16.82 lakh net subscribers in May 2022

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JULY 20, 2022 The provisional payroll data of EPFO shows that EPFO added 16.82 lakh net subscribers in the month of May, 2022. Year-on-year comparison of payroll data shows an increase of 7.62 lakh net subscribers in May, 2022 as compared to the net subscription in the corresponding period in the previous year. Out of the ...

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India determined to boost cooperation with Shanghai Cooperation Organisation: Union Minister Pandey

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JULY 15, 2022 India is determined to boost cooperation with Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), said Union Minister for Heavy Industries Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, while virtually attending the second meeting of Ministers of Industry of the member states of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in Uzbekistan. The second meeting of Ministers of Industry of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation ...

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Valid prescription must now to buy Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani drugs through e-commerce platforms

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JULY 14, 2022 The Centre on thursday directed e-commerce platforms to sell Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani drugs only after a valid prescription of a registered Ayurveda, Siddha or Unani practitioner. According to an advisory issued by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) concerning the sale of Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani drugs containing ingredients listed in Schedule ...

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India’s overall exports grow by 23pc in June

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JULY 14, 2022 India’s overall exports (Merchandise and Services combined) in June 2022 was USD 64.91 Billion, exhibiting a positive growth of 22.95 per cent over the same period last year. The overall exports (Merchandise and Services combined) in the 1st quarter of FY 22-23 (April-June 2022) was USD 189.93 billion, registering positive growth of 25.16 ...

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WPI-based inflation declines marginally to 15.18 pc in June

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JULY 14, 2022     The wholesale price-based inflation eased to a three-month low of 15.18 per cent in June 2022 (as against 12.07 per cent in June 2021) on a sharp decline in the prices of minerals, but food articles continued to remain costly. In May 2022, it touched a record high of 15.88 per cent. ...

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Consumer Affairs Department sets up committee to develop comprehensive framework on the Right to Repair

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JULY 14, 2022 In a bid to emphasize on LiFE (Lifestyle for the Environment) movement through sustainable consumption, the Department of Consumer Affairs has taken a significant step for developing an overall framework for the Right to Repair. The aim of developing a framework on right to repair in India is to empower consumers and product ...

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Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela to be conducted in 200 locations across India

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JULY 10, 2022 The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship will hold the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela on Monday, as part of the Prime Minister’s Skill India Mission to boost career opportunities and practical training. So far, 1,88,410 applicants have participated in the Apprenticeship Mela and 67,035 apprenticeship offers have been made on the platform ...

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District Collectors to ensure immediate implementation of Service Charge Guidelines: CCPA

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JULY 9, 2022 The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has directed district collectors to ensure enforcement of Guidelines issued with regard to service tax by hotels and restaurants. Upon receiving related complaints, the district collector may conduct investigation pertaining to violation of the guidelines and submit the report to the Authority within 15 days. CCPA has ...

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