Legal Update CMI&Co

  The State Health Department of Maharashtra issued a public notification banning the sale of ‘loose’ or unpacked  cigarettes and beedis , making it the first state to do so. This is in accordance with the subsection (2) of section 7 of the Cigarette and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003 (Act No. 34 of 2003) which mandates a public health warning on all cigarette and tobacco boxes. Loose cigarettes and beedis do not have descriptive warnings on them and hence, do not meet this criterion. Consumers will now have to buy the whole  box . The step has been taken to discourage young adults and teens from smoking as they may not have the financial capability to buy entire boxes. This will also ensure that each item is taxed which cannot be ensured with the sale of loose  cigarettes . The State Health Department has urged the police and local players to ensure the ban’s im...

History stands testimony to India being the fulcrum of advancement of knowledge through global intellectual ideation. India achieved all round excellence in the study of Science, Philosophy, Medicine, Astronomy and Arts, having attracted scholars from across the globe to its educational hubs at Nalanda and Taxila. Even the temple towns such as Varanasi and Ujjain were epicenters of intellectual stimulation. Since time immemorial, Indian Acharyas, Gurus and Pundits have been revered and respected for their immense knowledge. Today, we are witness to the outstanding contributions being made by Indian diaspora in the arena of global academics and research. Scientists and academicians of Indian origin have carved out a position of preeminence across the world’s top global academic and research institutions. Our global Indian scientific fraternity is a shining example of India’s contribution to the world at large. Government of India has always recognized the emotional connect of ‘Pravasi B...

  Windows 10   is a good operating system, for the most part, but it’s not without its problems — I covered just some of these   here   on the eve of its 5th birthday at the end of July. It seems every new update Microsoft rolls out these days introduces fresh annoyances. No wonder millions of people are still sticking with   Windows 7 , even though that OS is no longer supported. For many people, Windows 10 is the operating system they have to use, but not the one they want to. With that in mind, it’s not hard to see the appeal of this remastered Windows 7 2020 Edition. SEE ALSO: Windows 7 returns with the stunning 2020 Edition Forget Windows 10, Windows 20 is the Microsoft operating system we need! Windows 10 — 1990s edition is the retro operating system we want Two years ago, YouTuber  Kamer Kaan Avdan , showcased his vision of  Windows 7 — 2018 Edition  and we loved it. Avdan, who has also created concept videos for new versions of  Windo...

 0191-2546715/2520864(T/f) 0194-2506154/2506052(T/f) Government of Jammu & Kashmir, Finance Department, Civil Secretariat, Jammu/5,rinagar. website: www.jakfinance.nic.in email: finance-jk@nic.in Subject: Measures for financial assistance during the lock down period due to COVID-19. CIRCULAR A 21 day lock down in the entire country has been announced beginning mid night of 24th March, 2020. In view of above, following measures shall be taken up immediately:- 1. Overdraft facility in Jan-Ohan Accounts: There are 22.10 lakh Jan Ohan Accounts in UT of J&K, out of which 16.05 lakh accounts are with J&K Bank and rest of 6.05 lakh accounts with other banks. Jan-Ohan Accounts have a built in facility for overdraft which is granted on individual requests. Banks shall be requested to allow this facility to needy persons. (Action by Chairman, J&K Bank/Convenor UTLBC) 2. ESIC registered workers: There are 2.26 lakh workers registered with ESIC. The Regional Director, ESIC shal...

Dr. Harsh Vardhan launches the ‘AYUSH Sanjivani ’ App and inter-disciplinary studies involving AYUSH interventions for COVID 19 “The alliance between technology stakeholders will help the traditional knowledge of AYUSH to reach a large global population” Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Health & Family Welfare Minister launched the ‘AYUSH Sanjivani’ App  and two AYUSH based studies related to COVID-19 situation, here today, in the presence of Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, MoS (I/c), AYUSH who participated through Video Conferencing from Goa. Highlighting the importance of harnessing technology for COVID-19 response, the Union Health Minister said “The ‘AYUSH Sanjivani ’ mobile app, which has been launched today, will help to generate data on acceptance and usage of AYUSH advocacies and measures among the population and its impact in prevention of COVID 19. It is developed by Ministry of AYUSH and MEITY and shall reach out to a target of 50 lakh people.” Dr. Harsh Vardhan stated that COVID-1...

Last month, a section of media had reported that schools and colleges will reopen by July in a zone-wise manner, starting from Green and Orange districts across the nation.

The Cyclonic Storm ‘NISARGA’ over Eastcentral Arabian Sea moved northwards with a speed of 13 kmph during past 06 hours, and lay centred at 1430 hours IST of today, the 02nd June, 2020 over Eastcentral Arabian Sea near latitude 16.0°N and longitude 71.2°E, about 290 km west-northwest of Panjim (Goa), 380 km south-southwest of Mumbai (Maharashtra) and 600 km south-southwest of Surat (Gujarat). It is very likely to intensify into a Severe Cyclonic Storm during next 12 hours. It is very likely to move nearly northwards during next few hours, recurve north-northeastwards thereafter and cross north Maharashtra and adjoining south Gujarat coast between Harihareshwar and Daman, close to Alibag (Raigad District, Maharashtra) during the afternoon of 03rd June as a Severe Cyclonic Storm with a maximum sustained wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph. Warnings: Rainfall: Light to moderate rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy falls at isolated places very likely ov...