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.
MHA allows stranded migrant workers, students to return home in special trains
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian Home Ministry on Friday said migrat workers, students and others stranded in different parts of the country are allowed to return home by traveling in Indian Railways' operated special trains.
Centre will allow relaxations to Coronavirus lockdown in many districts from May 4: MHA
New Delhi/IBNS: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday informed that the countrywide lockdown to combat Coronavirus has been effective in improving the situation in India and that new guideline from May 4 will provide 'considerable relaxations' to many districts.
Salons, restaurants not exempted from anti-Covid lockdown: MHA
New Delhi/UNI: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Saturday clarified that the latest amendment to the revised and consolidated guidelines for lockdown issued on April 24, does not allow reopening of any barber shops, salons, beauty parlours and restaurants.
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said the Ministry of Home Affairs' decision to send two Inter-Ministerial Central Teams (IMCT) to her state was done without prior intimation and therefore was a breach of protocol.
Centre bans supply of non-essential goods by e-commerce during lockdown 2.0
New Delhi/IBNS: In a revised list of activities permitted during the Coronavirus lockdown, the Centre on Sunday announced that supply of non-essential goods by e-commerce platforms will be prohibited.
Amit Shah reviews COVID-19 Control Room ops, death toll in India touches 488
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reviewed the functioning of the MHA Contol Room operations and the prevailing situation of the country in fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, which claimed the lives of 488 people so far and infected 14, 792.
Zoom not safe to use: Indian govt warns amid Coronavirus lockdown
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian Government on Thursday declared that the Zoom App is not a safe platform for video conferencing and issued a set of guidelines for the users.
Indian govt issues revised guidelines for Coronavirus lockdown
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian government on Wednesday issued revised guidelines to be followed in the country till May 3 as the nation entered its second phase of the extended lockdown to combat COVID-19.
Second time in two days: MHA writes to West Bengal govt for action against lockdown violations
Kolkata/New Delhi/IBNS: For the second time in last two days, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Sunday sent a letter to the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police (DGP) of West Bengal asking them to take steps as the Centre had accessed reports of dilution of prohibitory orders during coronavirus lockdown in some parts of the state, official said.
Death toll rises to four in CAA violence in northeast Delhi;MHA says situation under control
New Delhi/IBNS: The death toll in Monday's CAA violence in northeast Delhi rose to four, including three civilians and one policeman, said Delhi Police sources.
Delhi violence 'orchestrated' to coincide with US President Donald Trump's visit: Reports
New Delhi/IBNS: The violence in parts of northeast Delhi over the amended citizenship law on Monday was most likely orchestrated in view of US President Donald Trump’s 36-hour visit to India, media reports said quoting sources with knowledge of the Home Ministry's assessment on the matter.
MHA meet over Census, NPR starts in Delhi
New Delhi/UNI: Meeting to sensitise senior officials and seek their cooperation for 'Census 2021' and process of updating National Population Register (NPR) began here on Friday.
Indian government revokes writer Aatish Taseer's OCI status for 'hiding information'
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian government has revoked the Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) status of writer and journalist Aatish Taseer for he has 'hidden information' regarding his father who was a Pakistani national.
MHA to amend Citizenship Rules, 2003 to enable excluded persons in NRC to appeal in Tribunals
New Delhi, Aug 20(UNI) In order to accommodate excluded persons in the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam, Union Home Ministry has decided to amend the rules to increase the time limit for filling appeals in the Foreign Tribunals from 60 days to 120 days.