Mobiles imported for R&D to follow specific absorption rate rulesCellphone radiation varies from handset to handset and is measured in terms of its SAR value -- count that specifies amount of radio waves ...
14 Mar, 2014, 03.29 AM IST
Dispel false fears on mobile phone tower radiation: Panel tells govermentConcerns over the risks from EMF radiation from telecom towers have led to several cos being asked to remove such structures from some key ...
24 Feb, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
New radiation rule on mobile handsets effective from Sept 1All companies will have to display radiation emitted from mobile phones on the handset in terms of SAR (specific absorption rate) unit.
30 Aug, 2013, 07.14 PM IST
Stricter emission norms for telecom towers from todayStricter radiation emission norms for mobile towers came into effect from today, with a view to reduce emission to one-tenth of the present...
02 Sep, 2012, 03.01 PM IST
India to implement stricter norms for mobile and tower emissions from September 1Radiation emission from mobile telephone towers will be reduced to 1/10th of the present level from tomorrow, a decision aimed at addressin...
31 Aug, 2012, 09.07 PM IST
New mobile radiation norms from Sept 1According to new radiation norms coming into effect from Sept 1, the radio frequency (RF) exposure limits are to be lowered to 1/10th of ex...
15 Aug, 2012, 05.40 AM IST
Mobile phones have to display radiation levels by September: DoTThe new and stringent radiation emission rules for mobile phones and towers, which will for the first time stipulate emission levels for ha...
18 Apr, 2012, 10.12 AM IST
- No review of emission norms, talks if evidence sound: Sibal
Govt will consider a dialogue with experts on the notification on guidelines on radiations from mobile phones and towers only if there is s...
08 Feb, 2012, 04.42 PM IST
- Mobile radiation: Phones may soon come with SAR tag in Delhi
The Centre has already issued detailed guidelines prepared by an inter-ministerial committee on Electro-Magnetic Field (EMF) radiation.
19 Jan, 2012, 10.50 PM IST
- Soon, mobile phones in India will carry radiation tags
ver 900 million mobile subscribers will soon be direct beneficiaries of stringent new government norms to control harmful radiation from mo...
23 Dec, 2011, 07.50 AM IST
- Government to start own radiation testing lab from March
Telecom Department is in process to start its own radiation testing laboratory under TEC from March 2012.
18 Dec, 2011, 12.17 PM IST
- Radiation emission guidelines set for mobile phones, telecom towers
New radiation emission guidelines for mobile phones and telecom towers finalised by the government this week will, for the first time, stip...
19 Nov, 2011, 02.41 AM IST
- COAI against measuring radiation in mobile sets
COAI, the lobby of GSM-based telecom service providers, on Friday said any move by DoT to set up an assessment body for measuring radiation...
06 Jun, 2008, 10.21 PM IST
- DoT to ring in norms for mobile radiation
India will now implement the international guidelines for minimising health hazards due to emissions from mobiles and base stations.
31 May, 2008, 12.00 AM IST
- Cellular towers near schools, colonies may be banned
The policy will ensure that India is among the select countries that have guidelines to provide protection against side-effects from mobile...
01 Apr, 2008, 09.25 AM IST
- Cell towers may be banned near schools, hospitals
Telcos may soon be banned from putting up cellular towers near schools, hospitals and residential buildings. Communication: Key to corporat...
23 Nov, 2007, 11.00 AM IST
- Health warning: Cell phones may have to state radiation level
The government may specify the upper SAR limit, which implies that cellphone radiation levels for handsets sold must be below the specified...
25 Aug, 2007, 12.53 AM IST