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Greater Noida: Four held for tampering with electronic weighing scales for financial gain
According to police, the suspects would lure weighbridge owners with lucrative offers and install custom-made electronic chips inside the...
Feb 72 min read
IndiGo Passenger Finds Different Weights For Same Bag At Chandigarh Airport, Airline Responds
The incident has sparked widespread concern among travellers, who are now questioning the reliability of airport equipment. The scales at...
Feb 52 min read
Centre extends deadline for packaging amendments to Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules
The government stated that this decision prioritizes consumer welfare while also supporting ease of doing business and reducing...
Feb 41 min read
How much does a train wheel weigh? Check details on cost and production
Have you ever wondered about the weight of a train wheel and its cost? This article delves into the specifics of train wheel weights,...
Jan 291 min read
Draft legal metrology rules released promptly to ensure real Indian time
Developed in collaboration with the National Physical Laboratory and the Indian Space Research Organisation, the draft rules envision a...
Jan 282 min read
Centre notifies rules for verified radar equipment to boost traffic enforcement
In an effort to help traffic personnel measure speed limits effectively, the government on Thursday notified rules for radar equipment...
Jan 242 min read
Legal Metrology Dept seals 30 petrol stations in Valley for flouting norms
Jammu and Kashmir’s Legal Metrology Department has initiated major action against fuel pump owners selling petrol and diesel in violation...
Jan 202 min read
Cult launches a weighing scale that measures over 50 parameters
Cult which is a brand from fitness company Curefit has launched Cult Smart Weighing Scales- Cult Smart Scale and Cult Smart Scale Pro....
Jan 152 min read
Kanta King x VPG Force Sensors: A Partnership to Kickstart 2025
In an exciting development set to transform the weighing and force measurement industry, Kanta King  has joined hands with VPG Force...
Jan 22 min read
Assam's Legal Metrology Department Issues Essential Advisory for Vendors and Consumers
The Controller of Legal Metrology, Assam, has issued an essential advisory to ensure accurate measurement practices across businesses and...
Dec 30, 20242 min read
Coming soon; ‘onboard weighing system’ in heavy vehicles to check overloading
In a bid to curb the growing menace of overloaded vehicles, which pose a serious risk to public safety on the roads, government is moving...
Dec 18, 20242 min read
High Court orders secret spot inspection of 28 weighbridges across State
The Meghalaya High Court has directed the State government to conduct a two-hour unannounced spot inspection of 28 weighbridges across...
Dec 9, 20242 min read
Government will launch legal metrology portal to ensure fair trade and consumer protection
The government of INDIA is developing the National Legal Metrology Portal to ensure fair trade and consumer protection by streamlining...
Dec 5, 20242 min read
Govt deploys advanced tech to enhance oversight over retail fuel outlets
The regulatory mechanism, developed under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 and Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011, provides a robust...
Dec 4, 20241 min read
Fraud In Weights And Measures: 983 Factories Raided In Last Six Months, Says Minister
The Odisha government is conducting regular and sudden raids on various business establishments, including business centers, factories,...
Dec 2, 20241 min read
Legal Metrology raids in renowned jewellery shops in Agartala, seized weight machines
Legal Metrology raids in renowned jewellery shops in Agartala, seized weight machines In a routine exercise, the Legal Metrology...
Nov 29, 20241 min read
LG approves amendments in Delhi Legal Metrology Rules to strengthen consumer protection
Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has given his approval to key amendments in the Delhi Legal Metrology Rules, 2011, to align them with the...
Nov 26, 20242 min read
Radar Equipment for measurement of speed being included under Legal Metrology Rules: Consumer Affairs Min
DoCA said that radar equipment of speed of vehicles is being included under Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011. It said that after...
Nov 22, 20242 min read
Swiggy Instamart accused of underweighing vegetables: ‘It’s not an innocent mistake’
Swiggy Instamart has been accused of delivering vegetables significantly under the promised weight in a move that has left social media...
Nov 19, 20242 min read
Brainbees Solutions Limited faces ₹50,000 compounding fee under the Legal Metrology Act
FirstCry, also known as Brainbees Solutions Limited, has been ordered to pay a compounding fee of ₹50,000 by the Legal Metrology...
Nov 18, 20241 min read
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