Andhra Pradesh to launch online slot booking for property registration

Andhra Pradesh to launch online slot booking for property registration

In a significant move to streamline property registration services, Andhra Pradesh’s Revenue, Registration, and Stamps Minister Anagani Satyaprasad will launch an online slot booking system for sub-registrar offices at the Secretariat in Velagapudi on Friday (April 04). Starting April 4, the slot booking facility will be available in sub-registrar offices across the 26 district headquarters, … Read more

How to lock Aadhaar biometric online and why it is important

How to lock Aadhaar biometric online and why it is important

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) provides a biometric locking feature to protect your Aadhaar-linked biometric data, such as fingerprints, iris scans, and facial recognition, from unauthorised use. By enabling this lock, you ensure that your biometric information cannot be used for authentication purposes without your consent, thereby reducing the risk of identity theft … Read more

Pharmacy leaders warn over online sales of weight-loss jabs

Pharmacy leaders warn over online sales of weight-loss jabs

Thomas Mackintosh BBC News Getty Images The National Pharmacy Association said it was aware of people, whose body weight is already low, being wrongly prescribed drugs Pharmacy leaders have issued a fresh warning over the online sale of weight-loss jabs insisting there is still a risk to patient safety. The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has … Read more

Vignan Online introduced MBA in IT

Vignan Online introduced MBA in IT

Vignan Online, the online learning arm of Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology and Research (Deemed-to-be-University), has introduced a two-year Master of Business Administration programme in Information Technology, aimed at equipping learners with the skills to thrive in the ever-advancing technology sector. This program focuses on managing technological resources, crafting effective IT strategies, and driving digital … Read more

Union opposes online payment of wages to handloom weavers

Union opposes online payment of wages to handloom weavers

The AITUC Tamil Nadu Handloom Weaving Workers’ Federation opposed the disbursement of wages to weavers through digital mode. In a resolution passed at the State-level meeting held at Kumbakonam on Saturday, the federation claimed that disbursement of wages through banks would cause immense inconvenience to weavers and therefore cash disbursement should be continued. It demanded … Read more

Junk food ban: What is included under new advert rules for online?

Junk food ban: What is included under new advert rules for online?

PA Burgers and other fast foods are among those that will likely be affected by the new rules Online adverts for junk food will not be allowed from next year under new government rules introduced to tackle childhood obesity. The ban, which will also apply to adverts shown on TV before 21:00, will begin in … Read more

GST Council Meet today: Insurance tax to online gaming review—what to expect

GST Council Meet today: Insurance tax to online gaming review—what to expect

The 54th GST Council meeting, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and featuring state finance ministers and tax officials, is set to take place today (September 9). The session will address several critical topics, including the taxation of insurance premiums, proposed rate rationalisations, and a review of online gaming revenues. Taxation on health and … Read more

GST Council to deliberate on taxation of insurance premium, report on online gaming

GST Council to deliberate on taxation of insurance premium, report on online gaming

The GST Council on Monday (September 9, 2024) is expected to deliberate on a host of issues, including taxation of insurance premium, GoM’s suggestions on rate rationalisation, and a status report on online gaming, sources said. Sources claimed the fitment committee, comprising Centre and State tax officials, will present a report on GST levied on … Read more

Employer organisations can make labour welfare board payment online

Employer organisations can make labour welfare board payment online

The Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board has launched a portal through which employers (along with employee contribution) can make the payment towards the welfare fund. The portal is available at: www.lwmis.lwb.tn.gov.in An announcement from the Secretary of the Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board said that employer organisations could undertake this one time online self-registration through … Read more

Illegal ‘semaglutide’ slimming drugs sold in salons and online

Illegal ‘semaglutide’ slimming drugs sold in salons and online

Vicky Boyd Peter and Vicky Boyd say her symptoms after taking fake semaglutide were terrifying For those with severe weight issues, semaglutide – the active ingredient in slimming drugs – can be a life-changer. Celebrity success stories have massively increased demand, but brought with it a booming black market for illegal and often life-threatening products. … Read more