In a recent interaction with SME Times, Chirag Shingala from Goldfield Weighing Solutions shared insights into the growing importance of industrial weighing technology in modern business operations. Since its establishment in 2014, the company has been delivering advanced weighing solutions including weighing scale indicators, solar panel indicators, universal data logger printers, and computer intelligence racking machines. With a strong focus on operational accuracy, durabi

New Delhi, May 14 In a move aimed at improving ease of doing business, the Government of Delhi has decided to eliminate periodic license renewals for manufacturers, dealers and repairers operating under legal metrology rules and replace the existing framework with a self-declaration-based approval system. Delhi Removes Periodic License Renewals Under Legal Metrology Rules The reform is part of Delhi’s Deregulation Exercise 2.0, which seeks to reduce compliance burdens and str

The Department of Legal Metrology and Consumer Protection organized a consumer Rights awareness programme on the theme “Accurate Measurement, Safe Product – Confident Consumers” at Khelhoshe Polytechnic, Atoizu, Zunheboto on May 12. Speaking at the programme, Assistant Controller of Legal Metrology and Consumer Protection, Zunheboto, Khevishe Z Zhimomi emphasized that accurate measurement is essential for ensuring transparency, fairness, and trust between consumers and trader

Fairbanks Scales Inc. announced the new Talon Low Profile Truck Scale, ideal for replacing older, low-profile scales reaching the end of their service life. The Talon is a great choice for sites with little clearance underneath and where foundations cannot be modified. Photo: Fairbanks Scales The Talon is a great choice for sites with little clearance underneath where foundations cannot be modified. They can be ordered to fit existing scales and are available in 60-, 70-, an

Representatives of India’s leading digital gold and silver platforms announce the formation of DPMACI to strengthen governance and consumer protection. India’s digital precious metal industry has come together to establish the Digital Precious Metals Assurance Council of India (DPMACI), a self-regulatory organization aimed at improving transparency, governance standards and consumer protection across the growing digital gold and silver ecosystem. Current members of DPMACI inc

Nitiraj Engineers Limited has secured approval from the Government of India as a Government Approved Test Centre (GATC) under Section 24 of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009. The approval was granted by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Department of Consumer Affairs, Legal Metrology Division, and was communicated to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited on 07th May 2026. GATC Approval: Key Details The certificate authorizes Nitiraj Engineers' C

May 2026 – In a significant development for the industrial weighing sector, industry veteran David Ayling has announced his appointment as Board Advisor – Global Strategy & European Market Development at IPA PVT LTD, marking a new chapter in his distinguished career. Ayling, widely recognized for his leadership in the loadcell and precision weighing industry, recently concluded his tenure at Crosby Straightpoint. His move to IPA PVT LTD represents both a return to his profess

New Delhi, In a push to improve the business climate, the Delhi government has decided to discontinue periodic licence renewal for manufacturers, dealers and repairers under the Weights and Measures rules and replace it with a self-declaration-based approval system, an official said on Tuesday. Delhi govt to introduce lifetime licensing to ease legal metrology framework: Minister Sirsa The reform is part of Delhi's Deregulation Exercise 2.0, which seeks to reduce compliance b

Atlas RFID, a leading provider of RFID hardware and solutions, has selected the RFIDRunner from Graph-Tech USA (GTUS) to support growing demand for high-speed UHF RFID label production across North America. Atlas RFID offers RFID technology, barcoding hardware, custom products, professional services, software, and end-to-end IoT solutions. Since its founding in 2008, the company has grown into one of the largest RFID distributors in North America by combining an online sourci

The rapid evolution of supply chain technologies is driving improvements in operational efficiency, inventory management and sustainability. Among the most transformative tools are RFID)and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, both of which enable real-time asset visibility and control across industries. From retail to logistics and healthcare, these technologies are converging to create smarter, more connected supply chains. RFID has long been a cornerstone for item-level

Healthcare organizations can easily access key information about pharmaceutical products thanks to updates in the most widely used radio frequency identification (RFID) global standards. Photo: Fresenius Kabi The 2013 Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) mandates that healthcare organizations must be able to electronically trace prescription drugs at every step in the pharmaceutical supply chain. Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags can aid in such an effort — helping

KATHMANDU: The Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection has fined two firms for violating consumer protection laws during market monitoring. West Shopping Center in Thamel was fined Rs 25,000 after officials found irregularities, in accordance with the Consumer Protection Act, 2075 BS, and the Consumer Protection Regulations, 2076 BS. Similarly, Kantipur Café at the Trubhuvan International Airport was also fined Rs 25,000 for non-compliance. Meanwhile, Heaven

Representatives of a gas agency demonstrating safety measures and proper handling of LPG equipment during the World Consumer Rights Day 2026 programme in Kalaburagi on Friday. | Photo Credit: ARUN KULKARNI Consumer awareness is essential to building an exploitation-free society, said Malati Reshmi, in-charge president of the Kalaburagi District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, on Friday, urging people to assert their rights and question injustice. She was addressing a

A team from the Department of Legal Metrology, Sadar carried out a surprise raid on Basundhara Jewellers, Agartala on Wednesday, following formal consumer complaints of irregularities in the weights of gold ornaments. During the inspection, officials found that three weighing machines used for selling gold, silver, and other ornaments had expired validity for more than a year. The machines, which should have been verified and documented, were immediately taken into custody by

THE case of Richard Masule Milinga and Grant Charmon Cloete, who face counts of fraud and using office for gratification, was postponed to 20 August 2026 for a final remand for the Prosecutor General, Martha Imalwa, to pronounce herself on whether the matter will stand trial or not after pleas were tendered and investigations were completed. Milinga and Cloete were arrested for allegedly acting in cahoots to steal a weighbridge belonging to the Roads Authority in Walvis Bay,

Florence and the Machine returned with an electrifying UK and European tour to celebrate the release of their sixth album, Everybody Scream . The highly anticipated tour delivered a visually stunning show with cinematic staging effects, capturing the powerful vocals of Florence Welch with a production that pushed the limits of live performance. The tour’s rigging team, Yose Lawson, Head Rigger, Tom Armstrong, and Kieran ‘Beano’ Bean, are proud to have played a key role in th

JAMMU: Satish Sharma on Thursday directed the Legal Metrology Department to strengthen its enforcement mechanism and adopt a zero-tolerance approach against consumer exploitation. The directions were issued during a review meeting chaired by the minister to assess the functioning of the department and measures being taken to safeguard consumer interests. The meeting was attended by the Controller of the Legal Metrology Department and other senior officials, who briefed the mi

The Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Mr. Lal Chand Kataruchak today took stock of the wheat procurement operations at the Sarna Dana Mandi (Rajan Ki Mandi) under Bhoa constituency and formally initiated the procurement process. He also interacted with the farmers and other stakeholders on the occasion. The Minister in his address on the occasion said that the wheat procurement has commenced in the State w.e.f. April 1st and robust arrangements have been ensu

The Detection of Crime Branch, Ahmedabad, has busted an inter-state gang allegedly involved in defrauding scrap dealers and industrial units by tampering with weighbridge systems, and has arrested seven persons and seized specialised electronic devices used in the scam. Acting on specific intelligence inputs and following technical surveillance coupled with human intelligence, Crime Branch officials uncovered a sophisticated modus operandi in which the accused manipulated ele

The largest roundabout in Guernsey is being resurfaced over the next 10 days. The States said the Weighbridge Roundabout in St Peter Port would be worked on between 19:00 and 03:00 BST each night between Saturday and Tuesday 21 April. The roundabout will be reopened during the daytime but "road users will notice minor changes in surface levels where there are unfinished surfaces," Traffic and Highways said. The work will take place in four stages and two new informal crossing