Tag: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)

MHA amends J-K Reorganization Act, boosts LG’s powers

The President made the rules further to amend the Transaction of Business of the Government of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir Rules, 2019.

July 13, 2024

Central Armed Police Force’s 400 companies to remain positioned in West Bengal till June 19

A significant portion of the CAPFs will consist of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), said a source privy to the development, adding "The decision was taken anticipating post-poll violence in West Bengal."

June 3, 2024

‘No need to panic, email a hoax’: MHA allays fears after bomb threat to Delhi schools

The bomb threat triggered heightened vigilance across the educational institutions, with police vehicles, ambulances and fire engines spotted outside the campuses.

May 1, 2024

Centre extends AFSPA in 8 districts, 21 police stations of Nagaland for 6 months declaring them as ‘disturbed area’

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) made the announcement through a notification mentioning that the AFSPA has been extended for next six months in Dimapur, Niuland, Chumoukedima, Mon, Kiphire, Noklak, Phek and Peren districts of Nagaland.

March 28, 2024

Centre sets up UAP(A) Tribunal to look into ban on Jamaat-e-Islami-J-K

Earlier, on February 27, the MHA extended the ban on Jamaat-e-Islami-J-K under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 for another five years.

March 14, 2024

MHA hands over Bengaluru’s Rameshwaram Cafe blast probe to NIA, agency files FIR

Over half a dozen people got injured after a low-intensity blast took place in The Rameshwaram Cafe, a popular eatery in Bengaluru's Brookfield area.

March 4, 2024

3.40 lakh Central forces to be deployed for upcoming Lok Sabha and assembly polls

The CAPFs will be distributed from the center and retained at different intervals.

February 15, 2024

Ahead of R-Day, MHA directs states, UTs to ensure strict compliance of flag code

The circular emphasized the importance of preserving the 'dignity of paper flags' used by the public during these occasions.

January 19, 2024