Tag: MHA

MHA to install Solar Panels in Central Armed Police Forces campus

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has initiated a proposal to install Solar Energy Panels in the campuses of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and National Security Guard (NSG).

May 7, 2022

Communal tension in Jodhpur: MHA seeks report from Rajasthan government

As per the sources, the Ministry is also "watching the situation closely" and getting inputs from the state's administrative and police authorities.

May 4, 2022

MHA calls for foolproof security arrangements for Amarnath Yatra

The registration for the annual pilgrimage will begin from April 11. During the yatra, all the registered pilgrims will be given an RFID tag, which will ensure the exact location of the person at all times.

April 8, 2022

MHA data shows declining trend in terrorist incidents in J-K; nearly 50 pc low in 2021 in 4 years

The Minister also produced data that shows the killing of 87 civilians and 99 security personnel by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir between August 5, 2019, and November 2021 in comparison to the killing of 177 civilians and 406 security personnel from May 2014 to August 2019.

April 6, 2022

7306 Pakistanis await Indian citizenship, says MHA

Indian citizenship till December 14, 2021, as many as 7,306 were from Pakistan.

December 22, 2021

MHA asks states/UTs for rigorous screening of int’l passengers

Soon after the discovery of "multiple cases" of a variant B.1.1529 reported in three countries of South Africa, Hong Kong and Botswana, the Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on November 25, wrote to additional chief secretaries or principal secretaries or secretaries (Health) of all states and UTs and asked them to conduct rigorous screening and testing of all international travellers.

November 30, 2021

Kartarpur Sahib Corridor re-opens tomorrow for Sikh pilgrims, after closure due to Covid in March, 2020

The operations at the Corridor were suspended since 16th March, 2020 on account of the Covid-19 pandemic. Shri Kartapur Sahib is a place of devotion for crores of Indians.

November 16, 2021

Kerala rains: 23 dead, 11 NDRF teams deployed as MHA assures all help

A rescue team each has been sent to Mallapuram, Alappuzha, Pathanamtritta, Kottayam, Palakkad and Kannur and two teams are carrying out rescue operations in Idukki, NDRF officials said.

October 18, 2021

MHA gives ‘Z’ cover to Suvendu’s brother, ‘Y+’ to another BJP leader

Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari also gets 'Z' category security cover by the CRPF

August 13, 2021

9 ancestral properties of Hindus restored in J&K: Centre

"Regarding restoration of properties to its rightful and original owner, 9 properties have been restored, as per the information provided by the Govt of Jammu & Kashmir".

August 11, 2021

Pak violated ceasefire agreement 6 times after pact: Govt

According to the Ministry of Home Affairs data, while there were 2,140 ceasefire violations in 2018, in 2020 it almost doubled to 5,133

August 4, 2021

MHA restricts Delhi govt’s proposal to hike MLAs’ salary, other wages

A six-member committee of the AAP MLAs said that Delhi MLAs are amongst the lowest salary receiving MLAs in the country in comparison to other states and UTs

August 3, 2021

MHA in regular talks with Assam, Mizoram govt, tracking situation

Admitting that the situation is tense but under control, the MHA officials said the battalions of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) patrolling the area along National Highway 306 between the two states is in full strength to prevent any further clash between the state police.

July 31, 2021

States must make ‘Gangajal’ available for devotees at nearest temple: Centre to SC

The affidavit was filed by the MHA, after the top court on July 14, took suo moto cognizance of the Uttar Pradesh government's decision to allow Kanwar Yatra amid the ongoing Covid pandemic.

July 16, 2021

MHA directs CBI to probe deaths of Rosy, Samuel Sangma

The Home Ministry took the action following the complaint from Tura MP, Agatha Sangma who had written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on June 30, seeking a proper investigation.

July 13, 2021

Relaxing Covid curbs should be carefully calibrated: MHA

The Home Ministry reiterated Covid appropriate behaviour that includes mandatory use of masks, hand hygiene, social distancing and also proper ventilation of closed spaces.

June 19, 2021

MHA team to visit Bengal to assess damage caused by Yaas

Yaas, which made landfall between Dhamra and Balasore in Odisha on early May 26, led to light to moderate rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Medinipur, Jhargram, and Bankura in West Bengal.

June 6, 2021