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National Consumer Helpline – Complaint Report, May 2013

The National Consumer Helpline (NCH) received 12,704 calls during May, 2013. In addition to these telephonic calls/complaints, 2135 complaints were also received through online complaint system on NCH website. The maximum calls were received from Delhi followed by Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Haryana, Rajasthan, Bihar, Gujarat, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab. Break-up of calls in respect of top ten States during May,… Read More

Change of Guard :: Shri Mallikarjun Kharge Takes Over as Minister of Railways

Shri Mallikarjun Kharge assumed charge as the Union Minister of Railways here today i.e. 19th June, 2013. Prior to this, Shri Kharge was Union Minister of Labour and Employment. He is a Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from Gulbarga constituency in Karnataka. Immediately after assuming the office, the Shri Kharge was briefed by Shri Vinay Mittal,… Read More

Key Indicators of Employment and Unemployment in India, 2011-12

The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the key indicators of Employment and Unemployment in India, from the data collected in its 68thround survey conducted during the period July 2011 -June 2012. The NSS surveys on employment and unemployment are conducted quinquennially starting from 27th round (October 1972 - September 1973) and the… Read More

Key Indicators of Household Consumer Expenditure in India, 2011-12

The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the key indicators of household consumer expenditure in India, generated from the data collected during July 2011June 2012 in its 68th round survey. NSS surveys on consumer expenditure are conducted quinquennially starting from 27thround (October 1972 September 1973) and the last quinquennial survey was conducted in NSS… Read More

SEBI Enhances Foreign Investment limits in Government debt

CIR/IMD/FIIC/8/2013 CIRCULAR June 12, 2013 To All Foreign Institutional Investors through their designated Custodians of Securities The Depositories (NSDL and CDSL) Sir / Madam, Sub: Enhancement in Foreign Investment limits in Government debt 1. The Government of India has enhanced the Government Debt Limits by USD 5 billion (equivalent to approximately INR 29,137 cr converted… Read More

Change of Guard : K S Rao Takes Charge as New Textiles Minister

Dr. Kavuru Sambasiva Rao took over as the new Union Minister for Textiles here today. Dr. Rao is a Lok Sabha member from Eluru constituency of Andhra Pradesh. Speaking to mediapersons after taking charge as the new Textiles Minister, Dr. Rao expressed concern over the current account deficit (CAD) which is affecting the nation™s economy. He highlighted… Read More

Change of Guard : Smt. Santosh Chowdhary takes over as Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare

Smt. Santosh Chowdhary has taken over as the Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare in New Delhi today. Smt. Chowdhary is the Member of Parliament from Hoshiarpur Constituency of Punjab. Speaking to media, Smt. Chowdhary said, I shall try to implement all schemes of the UPA Government relating to health sector for the… Read More

Draft Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2013 have been notified – Comments invited

[TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, EXTRADORDINARY, PART II, SECTION 3 SUB-SECTION (II)] Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion) Notification New Delhi, the 6th May, 2013 G.S.R...(E). The following draft of certain rules further to amend the Patents Rules 2003, which the Central Government proposes… Read More

Public Awareness Session about the India’s accession to the Madrid Protocol

No E/139 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA TRADE MARKS REGISTRY IP BUILDING, G.S.T.ROAD, GUINDY, CHENNAI-600 032. Telefax : 22502044 e-mail: tmrchennaj©nic in website: www.ioindia.nic in Date : 18.6.2013 PUBLIC NOTICE It is proposed to arrange Public Awareness Session about the India's accession to the Madrid Protocol at Trade Marks Registry Branch, Chennai in the Conference Hall (I… Read More

Official Journal of the Patent Office Part I & II – 14th June 2013

Part - I In view of the recent amendment made in the Patents Act, 1970 by the Patents (Amendment) Act, 2005 effective from 01st January 2005, the Official Journal of The Patent Office is required to be published under the Statute. This Journal is being published on weekly basis on every Friday covering the various proceedings on… Read More

Official Journal of the Patent Office Part I & II – 7th June 2013

Part - I In view of the recent amendment made in the Patents Act, 1970 by the Patents (Amendment) Act, 2005 effective from 01st January 2005, the Official Journal of The Patent Office is required to be published under the Statute. This Journal is being published on weekly basis on every Friday covering the various proceedings on… Read More

TRAI Extends timeline for receiving comments on draft amendments to the Interconnection Regulations applicable for Digital Addressable Cable Television Systems

Extension of time for receiving comments on draft amendments to the Interconnection Regulations applicable for Digital Addressable Cable Television Systems (DAS) and Tariff Order applicable for all addressable systems The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released draft amendments to the Interconnection Regulations applicable for Digital Addressable Cable Television Systems (DAS) and Tariff Order applicable for all… Read More

India and World Bank Sign Us$ 216 Million Agreement for Kerala State Transport Project

The Loan and Project Agreements for World Bank (IBRD) assistance of US$ 216 million for Second Kerala State Transport Project were signed between Government of India/Government of Kerala and World Bank at New Delhi today. The Loan Agreement was signed by Shri Nilaya Mitash (Joint Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs) on behalf of Government of… Read More

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