MHA asks states, UTs to ensure no fire incidents take place in hospitals
New Delhi: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has drawn the attention of State and Union Territory Governments towards the occurrence of fire incidents, caused by short-circuiting, in hospitals and nursing homes in the recent past.
Over 32 lakh domicile certificate issued in Jammu and Kashmir: MHA
New Delhi: As per the information provided by the Government of Jammu & Kashmir, a total of 35,44,938 applications for issue of Domicile Certificate have been received as on 31st December, 2020, out of which 32,31,353 applicants have been issued Domicile Certificates, Minister of State for Home Affairs GK Reddy said.
Centre extends Covid 19 guidelines till Feb 28
New Delhi/UNI: The Centre on Wednesday extended the Covid-19 guidelines till February 28.
New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: Despite the West Bengal government's objection, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has directed three IPS officers with the Bengal cadre, who were responsible for the security of BJP chief J.P. Nadda's convoy which faced an attack in Diamond Harbour a week ago, to immediately join their new positions under the Central deputation, reports said on Thursday.
After meeting with MHA, Mizoram agrees to deploy three BSF companies along Assam bordering areas
Guwahati/IBNS: After meeting with the Ministry of Home Affairs over Assam-Mizoram border dispute issue, the Mizoram government has agreed to deploy BSF near the disputed areas.
MHA Joint Secretary meets Mizoram CM and Governor
Aizawl/IBNS: Satyendra Garg, Joint Secretary (North East), Ministry of Home Affairs called on Mizoram Chief Minister Pu Zoramthanga at the residence of the latter Thursday at Aizawl.
Police must adhere to norms in probe into crime against women: MHA to States
Delhi/UNI: The Centre on Saturday directed all the states and Union Territories to adhere to the laid norms while dealing with crime against women as non-compliance of the rules may hinder delivery of criminal justice.
Unlock 5: States to decide on reopening schools after Oct 15, cinemas permitted with 50 pct seating
New Delhi/IBNS: States and union territories can decide on reopening schools and colleges after Oct 15 in a graded manner, the Centre on Wednesday announced in a detailed guideline for further relaxing of coronavirus-related restrictions in the country.
Night curfew ends, schools to remain shut till Aug 31, gyms can reopen in Unlock 3
New Delhi/IBNS: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday issued new guidelines for opening up of more activities in areas outside the Containment Zones and removing the 'night curfew' which restricted the movements of individuals during the night.
No metro services; cinemas, schools & colleges to remain closed in Unlock 2
New Delhi/IBNS: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued new guidelines for Unlock 2 to open up of more activities in areas outside the containment zones even as the country witnesses steep rise in the coronavirus pandemic.
Home Ministry issues revised SoPs on movement of stranded workers by trains
New Delhi/UNI: Amid reports of desperate migrant workers continuing to walk back home despite a ban, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday issued a revised Standard Operative Procedures (SoPs) for their smooth transportation.
New Delhi/UNI: A day after the fresh guidelines were issued by the Union Home Ministry, the Centre on Monday directed the state and Union Territories (UTs) not to dilute the MHA guidelines over anti-Covid-19 lockdown but allowed them to impose stricter prohibitions if needed.
Amid rising COVID-19 cases, Indian govt extends lockdown till May 31
New Delhi/IBNS: As the number of COVID-19 cases in India continues to rise, the Centre on Sunday extended the nationwide lockdown to combat the spread of the virus till May 31.
'I am absolutely healthy': Amit Shah rubbishes rumours on his health
New Delhi/IBNS: Dismissing rumours on his ill health on social media, Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday tweeted he is healthy and not suffering from any disease.
Barber shops, salon to open in green, orange zones from May 4: MHA
New Delhi/UNI: Clarifying the ambiguities in some sections of the guidelines for the third phase of lockdown, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Saturday said that the barber shops and salons will be allowed to open in green and orange zones, but inter-district and intra-district bus services will remain suspended in the orange zones.