Home Ministry
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Over 36,000 COVID-19 cases, 128 deaths in central police forces: Data
India | Sep 27, 2020, 12:53 PM ISTThe cases pertain to the seven forces of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), National Security Guard (NSG) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).
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Unlock guidelines on inter-state, intra-state travel: States asked not to restrict people, goods mov
India | Aug 23, 2020, 09:46 AM ISTUnion Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla has written to all state Chief Secretaries stating that there should be no restrictions on inter-state and intra-state movement of persons and goods. Bhalla letter stated that any such restriction amounts to a violation of guidelines issued by MHA.
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This airport-like railway station in Uttar Pradesh to be renamed as Banaras
India | Aug 18, 2020, 04:26 PM ISTThe Home Ministry has approved the renaming of Manduadih Railway Sation in Uttar Pradesh as Banaras, accepting UP government's request. The Yogi-led UP government had requested for re-naming of Manduadih Railway station which lies in the Varanasi district as Banaras.
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121 policemen awarded Home Minister's medal for excellence
India | Aug 12, 2020, 02:22 PM ISTThe prestigious 'Union Home Minister's Medal for Excellence in Investigation' for 2020 has been awarded to 121 police personnel across the country, the Ministry of Home Affairs said on Wednesday.
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Consider reopening of cinema halls across country from August 1: I&B Secy writes to MHA
Business | Jul 25, 2020, 12:03 PM ISTThe Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Secretary Amit Khare has written to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to consider reopening of cinema halls all over the country from August 1. I&B Secretary Amit Khare indicated this at a close-door industry interaction with the CII Media Committee on Friday.
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Three Gandhi family trusts to be probed for tax violations, money laundering
India | Jul 08, 2020, 12:23 PM ISTThe Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday announced it has set up an inter-ministerial committee to probe into alleged violation of various legal provisions by Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust and Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust.
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India blocks 40 websites of pro-Khalistan group 'Sikhs for Justice'
India | Jul 05, 2020, 07:53 PM ISTMinistry of Home Affairs on Sunday moved to take strict action against pr-Khalistan group 'Sikhs for Justice' and banned 40 of their websites. The group is run by few radical members of the Sikh community in UK, USA and Canada.
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Health Ministry issues revised home isolation guidelines as COVID-19 cases cross 6 lakh-mark
India | Jul 03, 2020, 08:17 AM ISTThe guidelines come against India's rising COVID-19 tally to 6,04,641 on Thursday, with a single-day increase of 19,148 cases, just five days after it crossed the 5 lakh-mark.
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Lockdown 4.0: Centre lists parameters for states to delineate red, orange, green zones
India | May 18, 2020, 12:15 PM ISTParameters laid down by the Union Health Ministry such as active COVID-19 cases, doubling and fatality rates and cases per lakh population have to be taken into consideration by states and union territories while categorising areas into red, orange or green zones.
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Ensure no migrant worker walks on foot, facilitate their travel: MHA to states
India | May 15, 2020, 11:25 PM ISTThe Union Home Ministry today asked states and union territories to ensure that there is no movement of migrant workers on roads and railway tracks. Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, who wrote to Chief Secretaries, directed that the migrants be facilitated through special buses or Shramik special trains.
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Coronavirus: Home isolation new guidelines released
Health | May 11, 2020, 04:51 PM ISTFresh guidelines for home isolation have been released by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). Revised guidelines for COVID-10 patients who have very mild symptoms or are in the pre-symptomatic phase. The new guidelines list out instructions that need to be followed by both the coronavirus patient and the caregiver.
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All private clinics, nursing homes, labs to reopen: Home Ministry directs States and UTs
India | May 11, 2020, 11:27 AM ISTThe Union Home Ministry on Monday directed states and Union territories to ensure smooth movement of all medical professionals, paramedics, sanitation personnel and ambulances, during the ongoing lockdown, saying curbs on them can lead to severe constraints in rendering COVID and non-COVID medical services continue to function without any hindrances.
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Govt allows 3,000 CBSE schools to evaluate Class 10, 12 answer sheets
Education | May 10, 2020, 11:35 AM ISTHome Ministry has allowed 3000 schools under the central board of secondary education (CBSE) to start the evaluation of Class 10 and Class 12 board exam answer sheets. The board has also given guidelines for the evaluation process.
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MHA to States-Ensure free movement of trucks/goods carriers, including empty trucks
News | Apr 30, 2020, 09:01 PM ISTMHA to States-Ensure free movement of trucks/goods carriers, incl empty trucks. Local authorities must not insist on separate passes at inter-state borders across the country.
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Lockdown 2.0 revised guidelines: Check sector-wise list
Fyi | Apr 16, 2020, 12:20 PM ISTBy issuing revised guidelines for lockdown 2.0, the Modi government has set the ball rolling for limited economic activity. Select sectors and services like repair workers, plumbers and electricians will be allowed with conditions. IndiaTvNews.com lists key takeaways from the Home Ministry's consolidated revised guidelines to restart the economy. Sector-wise list:
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Movement of migrant labourers not possible during lockdown: Home Ministry official
India | Apr 15, 2020, 06:52 PM ISTThe movement of migrant labourers will not be possible during the second phase of lockdown in India, an official of the Home Ministry said Wednesday.
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Don't take rent from migrant workers for a month, Home Ministry asks landlords
India | Mar 29, 2020, 05:57 PM ISTHome Ministry said that action will be taken against such landlords if they not comply.
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Home Ministry constitutes 2 special committees to fasten CAPF works
India | Mar 11, 2020, 05:15 PM ISTThe Union Home Ministry has constituted two special committees to specifically deal with issues and approvals related to the CAPFs that render a variety of internal security duties in the country, including border guarding, officials said on Wednesday.
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Budget 2020: Focus on police organisations, Home Ministry gets over Rs 48,000 cr more
Business | Feb 01, 2020, 11:33 PM ISTThe Budget 2020 allocated the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Rs 1.67 lakh crore, an increase of Rs 48,225.05 crore from the previous allocation of Rs 1.19 lakh crore in 2019-20, with the bulk of the money going to police, paramilitary and infrastructure programmes.
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No documents will be asked or biometric taken for NPR: Home Ministry
India | Jan 15, 2020, 10:00 PM ISTAmid concerns expressed by opposition parties and states like West Bengal on the National Population Register (NPR), the Home Ministry on Wednesday said no documents will be asked or biometric taken while updating the register.