GCC ropes in contractors to run composting centres
GCC has engaged contractors to maintain over 180 micro composting centres, which were earlier managed by officials from the solid waste management team.
The Times of India
80% of Tamil Nadu consumers do not know trans fat harms: Survey
A survey conducted by CAG has revealed that 80% of consumers are not aware of the harmful effects of artificial trans fats and 81% use some form of trans fat such as vanaspathi, margarine or fat spread at home. 9 out of 10 do not read food labels.
CAG writes to TN CM to take steps to improve road safety
As we come out of lockdown, how will transport, mobility, and road safety be impacted? CAG has written to the Tamil Nadu CM with suggestions to ensure safe transit during and after lockdown such as putting in place protocols for government bus drivers, enforcing the road rules on speeding, drunk driving and wearing of seatbelts/helmets. #pandemic #roadcrashes #roadsafety #speeding #drunkdriving #seatbelt #helmet
Consumer courts require an overhaul for new act to work
An important article that talks about the urgent need to overhaul the functioning of consumer courts.
1,200 MSMEs to pay more for power if open access goes
"If this gets TN Energy Regulatory Commission around 1,200 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will get affected."