Amid coronavirus crisis, MHA asks states to invoke Essential Commodities Act, warns offenders of imprisonment and fine
The Centre has also warned that offences committed under the Essential Commodities Act are criminal acts and may result in imprisonment of 7 years or fine or both.
Apr 08, 2020, 12:26 PM IST
Govt reserves jobs in J&K for domiciles; amends April 1 order after uproar
Following angry reactions from local political parties, an amended gazette notification, titled the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Adaptation of State Laws) Order-2020, was put out, reserving jobs for the domiciles of the UT, which was formed in October last year after the Centre withdrew the special status of the erstwhile state and announced its bifurcation.
Apr 04, 2020, 06:36 AM IST
Coronavirus cases in India cross 600, 1st death in TN; more beds earmarked in civil, military hospitals for COVID-19 patients
Addressing people of his constituency in Varanasi via a video link, PM Modi reiterated that social distancing and staying indoors were the only way out and the best option to deal with coronavirus.
Mar 25, 2020, 18:15 PM IST
Coronavirus COVID-19: Centre directs all states, UTs to set up helplines to ensure unhindered supply of goods and services during lockdown
The MHA advisory added that a `Standard operating protocol` (SOP) might be necessary to ensure unhindered operation of the `essential services/ establishments and commodities including the appointment of nodal officers at inter-state borders, issue of vehicular passes/e passes etc."
Mar 25, 2020, 09:18 AM IST
No major incident in North East Delhi in last 36 hours, over 500 held for questioning: MHA
The ministry issued a statement around 10 PM after Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the situation in the violence-hit parts of the city in a meeting with seniors officials and the top police brass.
Feb 27, 2020, 23:32 PM IST
MHA issues notice to Bangladeshi student, who allegedly took part in anti-CAA protest, to leave India
The protest took place on January 8 and Left-wing students of Vishva-Bharti University held a protest in front of the Vishva Bharti's central office. Anika is a first-year student of Silpa Sadan. On the basis of this, the MHA sent a letter to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) asking Anika to leave the country within 15 days.
Feb 27, 2020, 22:03 PM IST
No meeting scheduled between Amit Shah, Shaheen Bagh protesters: MHA
The development comes hours after protesters at Shaheen Bagh claimed to be going to meet Shah at his residence or office on Sunday afternoon to discuss issues related to CAA and NRC.
Feb 15, 2020, 19:21 PM IST
Assam NRC data safe, technical issue in visibility on Cloud: Home Ministry rejects reports about 'malafide act'
The Home Ministry further said that there is some technical issue behind it, which is being fully resolved.
Feb 12, 2020, 10:53 AM IST
PSA was expected from 'autocratic' regime, says Mehbooba Mufti; Chidambaram slams govt
The tweet came shortly after Mufti along with former chief minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah were booked under the PSA by the Ministry of ome Affairs (MHA) on Thursday.
Feb 07, 2020, 08:29 AM IST
Centre makes it official in Parliament, confirms 'no plan of pan-India NRC'
The confirmation was made by MoS Home Nityanand Rai in a written reply on a question in Lok Sabha whether the government has any plans to introduce the NRC.
Feb 04, 2020, 12:03 PM IST
MHA to sign agreement with NDFB, ABSU today, accord to give political and economic benefits to Bodos
The signing of the agreement with the Bodo organisations will take place in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the Assam government at 1.30 pm.
Jan 27, 2020, 10:46 AM IST
J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi-NCR to get its own NDRF battalion
In 2018, the Assam Rifles will raise the four battalions. The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi had given the approval for raising the additional NDRF battalions to strengthen India's disaster response set up.
Jan 23, 2020, 20:09 PM IST
MHA to hold important meeting on Census, NPR today, West Bengal to skip it
On January 15 (Wednesday), government sources told news agency ANI had said that all states have issued re-notification of the NPR, while Kerala and West Bengal have communicated to the Centre to put it on hold.
Jan 17, 2020, 07:17 AM IST
DSP Devinder Singh was not awarded any gallantry medal by Ministry of Home Affairs: Jammu and Kashmir police
Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday (January 14) said that Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Devinder Singh, who was arrested for helping terrorists, was not awarded any gallantry or meritorious medal by Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
Jan 14, 2020, 18:10 PM IST
MHA extends AFSPA in Nagaland for six more months
"Whereas the Central government is of the opinion that the area comprising the whole of State of Nagaland is in such a disturbed and dangerous condition that the use of armed forces in aid of the civil power is necessary," stated an MHA notification.
Dec 30, 2019, 21:21 PM IST
Centre had asked states to set up detention centres in 2009, 2012, 2014 and 2018: MHA sources
There are a total of 970 people in these detention centres of which 646 are males and 324 females, added the MHA sources. Women and men are kept in separate rooms and are given basic facilities. There have been no reports on incidents of rape of women. People are allowed to visit these centres to meet their acquaintances, further stated the MHA sources.
Dec 25, 2019, 16:13 PM IST
MHA orders withdrawal of 72 Central Armed Police Forces companies from Jammu and Kashmir
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday decided to withdraw 72 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) from the newly formed union territory of Jammu and Kashmir with immediate effect. The CAPFs include 24 companies of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and 12 companies each of the Border Security Force (BSF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).
Dec 24, 2019, 22:47 PM IST
Government ready to accept suggestions from those opposing Citizenship Amendment Act: MHA sources
The MHA sources also rejected reports about the implementation or introduction of National Register of Citizens (NRC), saying it is premature to say anything right now on NRC.
Dec 20, 2019, 16:56 PM IST
Drop in stone-pelting incidents in J&K; 544 cases in 2019 as against 802 in 2018
The MHA sources further claimed that there have been 59 suspected infiltration bids in Jammu and Kashmir this year till October.
Dec 18, 2019, 18:29 PM IST
No bullet fired by Delhi Police during protests against Citizenship Amendment Act at Jamia: MHA sources
Ten people, having criminal backgrounds, were on Tuesday arrested in connection with the violent protests between the Delhi Police and students of Jamia Millia Islamia University. Among those arrested, none are students, the police said.
Dec 17, 2019, 12:03 PM IST
