The ‘unilateral’ decision of the West Bengal government to stop trucks laden with essential supplies, bound for Bangladesh, ‘would have larger implications for the Indian government with regard to its legally binding international commitments, warns MHA
Between May 7 and 13, the government will bring back some 14,500 Indian nationals who have found themselves stranded overseas due to the lockdown restrictions in place since March 24
Ministry of Home Affairs Joint Secretary (Women Safety) Punya Salila Srivastava on May 4 informed that the Ministry has asked states to ensure that there should not be any issues in interstate cargo movement.
In the view of COVID-19 pandemic, salons reopened in Goa's Panaji on May 04. As per the guidelines issued by Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) salons allowed to open in green and orange zones.
A special train carrying around 1090 migrant workers left from Kozhikode for Bihar on May 03 amid coronavirus lockdown.
Notification from Home Secretary clarified that order regarding movement of persons amid lockdown is not extended to those categories of persons who are otherwise residing normally at places other than native places for purposes of work etc and those who wish to visit their native place in normal course.
A day after the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued new guidelines to regulate different activities in the extended lockdown period, based on the risk profiling of the districts of the country into red (hotspot), orange, and green zones, the ministry has now issued a clarification on the movement of persons and vehicles in these zones.
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has hit out at the Centre for issueing new guidliens to the states without annoucing any financial package during the coronavirus lockdown.
Liquor shops will be allowed to open in green zones, the Union Home Ministry said on Friday as it announced an extension of the lockdown by two weeks. A notification of the MHA said that liquor stores and paan shops have been permitted in green zones. However, it is necessary that a minimum of six feet distance from each other is ensured. Also, not more than five persons should be present at one time at the stores.
Liquor stores & paan shops will be allowed to function in green zones while ensuring minimum six feet distance (2 gaz ki doori) from each other & ensuring that not more 5 persons are present at one time at the shop: MHA
Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, on May 01 lauded the work of COVID-19 warriors. And to pay them tribute, he announced, "There are some special activities that nation will get to witness.
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) allowed the movement of migrant workers, tourists, students and other persons stranded at different places through special trains.
Special trains for migrant workers, tourists, students and other persons planned to run today from Lingampalli to Hatia, Aluva to Bhubaneswar, Nasik to Lucknow, Nasik to Bhopal, Jaipur to Patna and Kota to Hatia.
MHA 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.
On being asked if Centre is considering the proposal by many state governments for running special trains to transport stranded people like students and migrant labourers, the Joint Secretary of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Punya Salila Srivastava
New guidelines to fight Covid-19 will come into effect from 4th May, which shall give considerable relaxations to many districts. Details regarding this shall be communicated in the days to come, says Spokesperson, Ministry of Home Affairs.
The Ministry of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday issued an order allowing movement of migrant workers, tourists, students etc stranded at various places across the country amid Covid-19 lockdown.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that the Centre's decision to open certain shops will be implemented in Delhi too.
People were seen buying their daily essential items in Mumbai on April 25, after the central government has allowed all registered shops to open from today.
The Union government Thursday said no legal action will be taken against the CEO of a company, nor a factory will be sealed, in case an employee tests positive for COVID-19.
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