EXPERT PANEL
Kerala govt sets up advisory panel for effective implementation of organ transplantation procedures
The Kerala government has established an advisory committee to oversee organ transplantation procedures in the state. Health Minister Veena George announced that this is the first such panel in Kerala, operating under the Transplantation of Human Organs Act 1994. The panel aims to ensure transparency and provide guidance for effective implementation.
Road ministry sets up an expert panel to review all tunnel project proposals
In a notification dated September 6, the ministry of road transport and highways said the advisory panel, comprising experts from Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) and THIDCL, will henceforth tender expert advice during the appraisal of long tunnel projects with length more than 1.5 km.
Netflix wants to shrink your favourite TV show’s carbon footprint
Netflix is making strides in sustainability by replacing diesel generators with greener alternatives on sets like Virgin River.
Bullish on equities in the short and long-term, in medium term, bonds make sense: Herald Van Der Linde, HSBC
Herald Van Der Linde from HSBC suggests investors remain positive on equities but avoid crowded trades. He highlights the potential of income-centric investments like bonds in the medium term. The global market outlook is influenced by AI trades and interest rate cuts, with India positioned well despite some stress points.
Hema panel report: Film employees federation says it won't protect accused members
Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) itself would provide relevant information to police in this connection if it comes to know about any such complaints, it's general secretary B Unnikrishnan said here. FEFKA is the apex body of 21 trade unions working at various levels of the Malayalam film industry.
Big Waqf reset begins: Parliament panel hits start button, sends feelers to experts, stakeholders for inputs
The Joint Committee of Parliament has sought suggestions on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which aims to centralise the registration of Waqf properties. Led by BJP's Jagdambika Pal, the committee has called for input from the general public, NGOs, and experts within 15 days.
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Expert panel reveals horrifying stories of women harassment in Malayalam cinema
The recently released Justice Hema Committee report exposed the severe harassment and exploitation faced by women in Malayalam cinema. The panel alleged a 'criminal gang' was in control, with women facing sexual advances and violence. Many victims were reluctant to report incidents due to fear of retaliation or harm to their families.
Karnataka govt to form expert panel to assess condition of all dams in State
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has announced the formation of an expert committee to assess the condition of all dams in the state. The state government is taking immediate action to restore the crest gate at the Tungabhadra reservoir, which was washed away after its chain link snapped on Friday midnight. The state government is also taking measures to save at least one crop for farmers.
RBI sets up Dy Guv Patra-chaired expert panel to benchmark India's statistics to global standards
The Reserve Bank of India has established a 10-member expert panel, led by Deputy Governor Michael Patra, to align India's statistics with global standards. The committee will review and enhance statistical practices, focusing on data quality and best practices. The report is expected by November 2024.
Western Ghats Panel likely to suggest ESA incentives
The Centre's draft notification outlines an ESA framework for six Western Ghats states. An expert panel aims to refine it, addressing state-specific concerns and ensuring clear guidelines to prevent misinterpretation. Considerations include favorable loans for eco-friendly housing and international funding to support green construction efforts.
Western ghats panel aims at 'acceptable formula' for ecologically sensitive area
The recent landslides in Wayanad have reignited calls for finalizing the long-pending Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) notification for the Western Ghats. Since 2011, consensus among the six affected states has been elusive. A new five-member committee, led by former forest director general Sanjay Kumar, is in the final stages of creating a framework emphasizing state acceptance, habitat preservation, and ecosystem services integration. The framework aims for a collaborative and constructive approach to ESA designation, with each exclusion request scrutinized. The committee's success hinges on overcoming significant public and political resistance.
Wayanad, how much do we really care?
Kerala's Wayanad faced severe rainfall and landslides, highlighting environmental mismanagement. Despite weather warnings, necessary precautions were ignored. Expert Madhav Gadgil noted that the Western Ghats' exploitation contributed to the disaster. Nations must balance development and ecological protection to avoid future calamities. Designating the Western Ghats as eco-sensitive is crucial.
No panel formed for extending benefits to cover citizens above 70 under Ayushman Bharat: Govt
Union Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav clarified in the Lok Sabha on Friday that no expert committee has been established to extend the health benefits under Ayushman Bharat to citizens aged 70 and above. This response came in reply to a query regarding the government's plan to include this age group by launching a national health claims exchange and potentially strengthening the scheme's format.
Silkyara tunnel collapse: Action against erring persons after expert panel report, says Nitin Gadkari
In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said show cause notices have been issued to the contractor and the consultant looking after the supervision of construction of Silkyara-Barkot tunnel by the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL).
Government holds high-level meet on avian flu threat, experts call for enhanced surveillance
Specialists at a high-level meeting urged for increased surveillance and better coordination to tackle avian influenza. They emphasised the urgency of addressing the threat highlighted by recent outbreaks like the HPAI incident in the USA. Recommendations included enhanced environmental surveillance, updated protocols, and improved coordination at the human-animal-wildlife interface, underscoring the pivotal role of India's poultry sector in food security and economic growth. Vaccination strategies were also debated to strengthen India's response to potential outbreaks.
Parents should be kept informed about live-in couples aged 18-21, says Uttarakhand's UCC panel
A committee in Uttarakhand tasked with framing rules for the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has revealed its approach to protecting data privacy while implementing mandatory registration of live-in relationships and marriages. The committee, led by Shatrughna Singh, aims to safeguard the privacy of data provided during registration.
Expert panel to meet on July 15, discuss steps to lower risks in derivatives market
Sebi's panel, led by G Padmanabhan, will meet July 15 to discuss equity derivatives measures, addressing speculative expiry day trades. It includes increasing lot sizes, enhancing margins, upfront premiums, and intra-day monitoring. Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch highlights investor protection. Derivative turnover rose from ₹210 lakh crore in FY18 to ₹500 lakh crore in FY24, with index options involvement increasing.
Amid F&O frenzy, Sebi expert panel mulls 7 proposals to protect small investors
According to a report by PTI, the panel members would recommend short-term strategies to bolster investor protection and improve risk metrics in this market segment.
NEET: Panel invites suggestions from students and parents for reform of exam body NTA. Here's how you can share and the last date
NEET Exam: The Ministry of Education's panel seeks input from stakeholders, including students and parents, to reform the NTA amid allegations of exam irregularities. Stakeholders can submit suggestions until July 7 via the Innovate India website. The panel aims to improve exam processes and data security at NTA, which oversees exams like NEET and JEE.
NEET & Clean: Experts bat for exam rejig; recommend use of AI, computer-based tests
Their recommendations include holding computer-based tests, multiple shifts, multiple days, use of AI to ensure each question paper is unique, more involvement of medical colleges, higher discipline across the student community to adhere to fair testing.
India a great power, needs to play bigger role as propagator of peace in world: Nobel panel dy leader
India, a great power, aims to be a propagator of peace globally. Asle Toje from the Nobel Peace Prize Committee emphasized India's future as the world's largest economy by 2050 at an event organized by Pahle India Foundation.
Centre's seven-member high-level panel formed to oversee NTA's functioning to hold meet, sources
The Centre's high-level committee overseeing the National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to meet on Monday to address transparency and operational issues. This committee, led by Dr. K. Radhakrishnan, will submit its recommendations on reforming the examination process and improving data security to the Ministry of Education in the next two months. The NTA, which conducted the NEET-UG exams, has faced criticism and allegations of irregularities, leading to protests and demands for its disbandment.
Expert panel to soon weigh plan to use generics for prescription drugs
An expert committee is set to discuss the feasibility of allowing generic substitutions for prescription drugs in India. The proposal has sparked a disagreement between the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA) and the All India Drug Action Network (AIDAN). The IPA opposes the idea, arguing that it would lead to a surge of demand from trade channels, such as general pharmacy stores, which would not benefit patients.
CDSCO panel gives nod for continuation of phase-II clinical trial of SII's dengue vaccine
An expert committee recommended continuation of phase-II clinical trial of Serum Institute of India's vaccine against dengue after successful phase-I interim trial in Australia. The SEC recommendations were made on May 31.
BMC sets up expert panel to frame guidelines for billboards in Mumbai
On May 13, a giant illegal hoarding in the city's Ghatkopar area fell on a petrol pump during gusty winds and unseasonal rains, leaving 17 dead so far and over 70 injured. Rakesh Kumar, an ex-employee of National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), is the environment expert on the panel, while IIT Bombay's Prof. Avjit Maji, Prof. Nagendra Rao Velaga, besides Prof. Shreekumar from the department of Industrial Design, are other members.
Panel to relook at floor wage rates, prepare a road map
A high-level expert panel on floor wages in India is set to re-examine the wage rates finalised earlier, considering minimum wages notified by all states across three categories. The panel, led by SP Mukherjee, will hold its final meeting on May 27 and submit its report to the new government by June 2024. The three-year term of the expert committee, established in 2021, will end on June 30, 2024.
Ahead of June 4 (counting day) deadline: ECI tech team's options on verifying EVM microcontrollers likely before mid-May
Supreme Court's direction on EVM microcontrollers poses logistical and security challenges for the Election Commission of India. The technical expert committee is working on implementing the order before the Lok Sabha elections, including proposing options for microcontroller verification by mid-May.
Concerns raised over Covishield vaccine safety in India's apex court
A plea has been filed seeking setting up of an expert medical panel to study and assess the possible risk factors associated with the Astrazeneca's Covishield vaccine, which was one of two vaccines administered in India against Covid-19. Advocate Vishal Tiwari in his fresh application said that AstraZeneca had accepted a link between the vaccine and Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS).
Covishield vaccine: Plea filed in SC seeking formation of expert panel to study side-effects, risk factors
A petition filed in the Supreme Court seeks the formation of a medical panel from AIIMS, Delhi to study Covishield's side effects. It demands supervision by a retired SC judge and urges the government to establish a compensation system for severe disabilities or deaths caused by the vaccine during the pandemic
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