The Weights and Measures Department Office in Bhopal, which is already facing a challenging situation due to the LPG crisis, received a bomb threat too on Monday, resulting in panic amongst staffers and the evacuation of the premises for about three hours. The bomb threat, however, turned out to be a hoax, much to the relief of employees who resumed work from around 1.30 pm. According to the superintendent of the department’s office located at M P Nagar area, Shyamu Solanki,

A report from Telemetry argues that the development of Level 4 automated driving systems for heavy-duty trucks has advanced, with the current challenge centered on manufacturing and scaling production. The analysis, referenced by FreightWaves, indicates that establishing after-sales support networks is a key requirement for fleet adoption at scale. For many years, developers used retrofitted production vehicles as prototypes. While this approach allowed for rapid prototyping

Mumbai: The Government of Maharashtra has set up an inquiry committee to examine complaints from farmers about alleged manipulation of weighing scales at sugar mills, with the panel expected to submit its report soon, Lokmat reported. The committee, comprising technical officials from the Legal Metrology Department, has been tasked with reviewing the sugarcane weighing process and recommending measures to ensure transparency and prevent farmers from being underpaid. Every yea

The Department of Consumer Affairs has notified significant amendments to the Legal Metrology (Government Approved Test Centre) Rules, 2013. These amendments mark a major milestone in expanding India’s verification infrastructure for weights and measures, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and fairness in trade, an official statement said on Thursday. The revised rules aim to strengthen consumer protection, promote ease of doing business and align India’s system of verification

Research examining nanoplastics and human health is drawing renewed attention to the potential long-term effects of plastic particles generated from packaging and other consumer materials. A recent scientific study reports that nanoplastics can interact with proteins in the brain linked to Parkinson’s disease and certain forms of dementia, highlighting a growing area of investigation into microplastics pollution and neurological health. The findings come as nanoplastics and m

BIG NWI news today – and it’s all about our biggest weighbridges yet. Our Queensland Service Technician Mathew Holmes recently returned from an incredible journey to Senegal, West Africa, where he led the installation of one of the most ambitious weighbridge projects NWI has ever undertaken. This wasn’t just another job—it was a record-breaking moment for our team and a shining example of how Australian technology is supporting industries across the globe. The project was for

Precise monitoring of viscosity during the melting process is crucial for quality assurance in quartz glass production. In this project, a Sensor Technology TorqSense torque transducer (SGR541) was used to enable real- time conclusions to be drawn about material homogeneity, purity and the progress of material bonding. In modern glass technology, precise control of melting conditions is of fundamental importance: the viscosity of a melt in particular has a decisive influence

MOKOKCHUNG — The Mokokchung Municipal Council (MMC) has taken strict action against a pork stall owner in Alongmen Ward for allegedly manipulating a weighing scale to short-change customers on Friday. According to MMC Chairperson Imkongchuba, a complaint was lodged on February 19 regarding the incident. A customer had purchased 10 kilograms of pork from a stall holding Trade Permit No. 1864. However, when the meat was re-weighed at another scale, it was found to be only 8,90

Govt notified the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Amendment Rules introducing mandatory country-of-origin filters for imported products sold via e-commerce to improve consumer awareness. On 13-2-2026, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution notified the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Amendment Rules, 2026, with the aim of enhancing transparency for consumers purchasing goods on e-commerce platforms. This amended provision will come into f

Pune: Sugar Commissioner Dr. Sanjay Kolte has directed the Controller of the Legal Metrology Department to prepare a legal framework and implementation plan for installing government-controlled or independent digital weighbridges at sugar mills where repeated complaints about sugarcane weighing have been reported, Sakal reported. The move follows a demand raised by Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana president and former MP Raju Shetti. In a letter issued on February 4, the commis

Vijayawada: Food safety and legal metrology authorities on Tuesday carried out joint inspections at 16 eateries within the Guntur Municipal Corporation limits and seized 101 kg of stale food. According to Food Safety officials, 10 joint teams inspected 12 restaurants, two sweet shops and two bakeries, including Gonguru Restaurant, Bismillah, Mayura, Swagat Delight, 99 Biryani, Al Kabir, Nawab Arabian, Biryani Palace, Madar’s Bilal, Babu Biryani, Subham Restaurant, Subhani Ho

Former Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh has been appointed Chair of the Global Value Chains Committee of USISPF. The move strengthens India–US cooperation on resilient supply chains, regulatory alignment and public-private partnerships at a crucial time for global trade. India-US economic engagement received a significant boost on February 9, 2026, with the appointment of Rohit Kumar Singh, former Consumer Affairs Secretary, as Chair of the Global Value Chains Com

The Karnataka High Court recently stayed a penalty of ₹10 lakh imposed on Flipkart by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) for permitting the sale of walkie-talkies on its platform without mandatory disclosures relating to licensing and regulatory compliance. [Flipkart Internet Private Limited v. Central Consumer Protection Authority] Justice BM Shyam Prasad also put on hold a direction requiring the e-commerce platform to conduct periodic self-audits. " In consi

ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions (IQS) in India concluded the ZEISS Quality Innovation Worldwide events in New Delhi and Pune, part of a global series aimed at enhancing metrology. The theme, “The Future of Metrology”, focused on the challenges in quality and precision within India’s manufacturing sectors, including automotive, aerospace, and energy. India’s manufacturing is evolving through EV adoption, automation, and global supply-chain integration, making quality a str

Recent amendments to Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) regulations and the need to mitigate any potential risk has seen the maritime industry becoming increasingly stringent, with operators now required to provide carriers with a Verified Gross Mass (VGM) for each loaded container before being loaded onto a ship. To ensure its global customers meet these requirements, Konecranes, a product supplied by CFAO Equipment SA in South Africa and a leading international manufacturer of c

A massive consumer awareness rally will be held in Hanamkonda on January 30 as part of an all-India campaign to educate consumers on the Consumer Protection Act, fraudulent trade practices, adulteration and avenues for legal redressal. Hanamkonda: Southern States Consumer Coordination Committee (CCC) chairman and Consumer Confederation of India (CCI) national senior secretary Dr Pallepadu Damodar said that a massive consumer awareness rally would be held here on January 30.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced comprehensive rules to standardise diamond descriptions across India's jewellery market, addressing long-standing concerns about misleading terminology and consumer confusion. The new framework, designated as IS 19469:2025, brings Indian standards in line with the global ISO 18323:2015 standard and establishes uniform disclosure requirements for both natural and laboratory-grown diamonds. Regulatory Framework and Industry Im

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Coimbatore Branch Office, celebrated its 79 th Foundation Day in Coimbatore on 21 January 2026, marking nearly eight decades of BIS’s pivotal role in building a quality-conscious, safe and self-reliant India. The program commenced with Tamil Thai Vazhthu and the Manak Geet, the official anthem of BIS, symbolizing the organization’s enduring commitment to quality, standardization and nation building. The event was graced by eminent dignit

The Australian Defence Force has installed new Army-sponsored weighbridge infrastructure at RAAF Base Amberley. The new infrastructure, reportedly big enough to allow for Defence’s largest vehicle combinations, can calculate axle and total gross weight as a truck drives on in about five minutes. It replaces old weigh scales not compatible with the current Defence MAN truck fleet. The base’s disused vehicle wash point was also overhauled with new pumps, pressure hoses and high

JAMMU, Jan 19: A coordination meeting of Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and the Legal Metrology Department was held today at the Jammu Divisional Office of Indian Oil, Bahu Plaza, Jammu, under the chairmanship of Shiv Kumar Gupta, Controller, Legal Metrology, J&K. Controller LMD chairing coordination meeting of Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and Legal Metrology Department The meeting aimed at strengthening inter-departmental coordination and ensuring the smooth, timely and ha