No metro services; cinemas, schools & colleges to remain closed in Unlock 2
Jun 29, 2020, at 11:26 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued new guidelines for Unlock 2 to open up of more activities in areas outside the containment zones even as the country witnesses steep rise in the coronavirus pandemic.
Home Ministry issues revised SoPs on movement of stranded workers by trains
May 19, 2020, at 02:56 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Amid reports of desperate migrant workers continuing to walk back home despite a ban, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday issued a revised Standard Operative Procedures (SoPs) for their smooth transportation.
May 18, 2020, at 03:30 pm
New Delhi/UNI: A day after the fresh guidelines were issued by the Union Home Ministry, the Centre on Monday directed the state and Union Territories (UTs) not to dilute the MHA guidelines over anti-Covid-19 lockdown but allowed them to impose stricter prohibitions if needed.
Amid rising COVID-19 cases, Indian govt extends lockdown till May 31
May 17, 2020, at 07:43 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: As the number of COVID-19 cases in India continues to rise, the Centre on Sunday extended the nationwide lockdown to combat the spread of the virus till May 31.
'I am absolutely healthy': Amit Shah rubbishes rumours on his health
May 09, 2020, at 09:35 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Dismissing rumours on his ill health on social media, Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday tweeted he is healthy and not suffering from any disease.
Barber shops, salon to open in green, orange zones from May 4: MHA
May 02, 2020, at 08:28 pm
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
May 01, 2020, at 05:06 pm
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
Apr 29, 2020, at 09:51 pm
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
Apr 25, 2020, at 04:56 pm
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.
Apr 20, 2020, at 09:00 pm
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
Apr 19, 2020, at 12:46 pm
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
Apr 19, 2020, at 09:09 am
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
Apr 16, 2020, at 11:48 pm
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
Apr 15, 2020, at 10:51 am
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
Apr 12, 2020, at 11:11 pm
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
Feb 25, 2020, at 12:08 am
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
Feb 24, 2020, at 09:38 pm
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
Jan 17, 2020, at 04:22 pm
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'
Nov 08, 2019, at 08:57 am
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
Aug 20, 2019, at 05:14 pm
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.
Bangladeshi terror outfit using WB madrasas for recruitment: MHA
Jul 02, 2019, at 08:11 pm
New Delhi, Jul 2 (IBNS): In an explosive statement, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday said some madrasas in West Bengal are preaching religious extremism and helping Bangladeshi terror outfits like Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen, media reports said.
West Bengal doctors' strike: MHA seeks report from Mamata Banerjee's government
Jun 15, 2019, at 05:19 pm
New Delhi, Jun 15 (UNI) The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Saturday issued another advisory to the West Bengal government on the ongoing strike by the doctors and sought a report on the matter urgently.
Cyclone Vayu: MHA issues detailed advisory to Gujarat and Diu
Jun 11, 2019, at 11:00 pm
New Delhi, Jun 11 (IBNS): Following the high-level review meeting chaired by Amit Shah on Cyclone ‘Vayu’, the Ministry of Home Affairs has issued detailed advisories to the State of Gujarat and UT of Diu requesting them to take all precautionary measures with a view to ensure that no human life is lost, damage to vital infrastructure is minimized and to ensure early recovery of all essential services post-cyclone landfall.
Centre alerts Tripura, Assam and West Bengal on Islamic terrorist outfits
May 25, 2019, at 05:06 pm
Agartala, May 24 (UNI) The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) warned Tripura, Assam and West Bengal last night following intelligent input that Islamic terrorist outfits are trying to use the bordering stretches of the states for spreading out their activities.
May 22, 2019, at 06:01 pm
New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS): The Ministry of Home Affairs has alerted the State Chief Secretaries and Directors General of Police regarding possibility of eruption of violence in different parts of the country in connection with the counting of votes on Thursday.
Apr 30, 2019, at 04:11 pm
New Delhi, Apr 30 (IBNS): At a time when the Ministry of Home Affairs issued a notice to Rahul Gandhi to explain his alleged British Citizenship, the Congress president's sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday rejected the claims and said his brother was 'born in India'.
MHA issues notice to Rahul Gandhi to explain his alleged British Citizenship
Apr 30, 2019, at 11:16 am
New Delhi, Apr 30 (IBNS): In the middle of the Lok Sabha polls, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a notice to Congress president Rahul Gandhi to explain his alleged British Citizenship, media reports said.
Centre suspends LoC trade between J&K and Pak-Occupied Kashmir
Apr 18, 2019, at 08:14 pm
New Delhi, Apr 18 (IBNS): The Centre on Thursday suspended trade with Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir across the Line of Control.
Bangladeshi actor Noor who attended Trinamool rally asked to leave India
Apr 18, 2019, at 05:12 pm
New Delhi/Kolkata, Apr 18 (IBNS): Bangladeshi actor Gazi Abdun Noor, who was caught in the middle of a row for participating in a Trinamool Congress rally, has been asked to leave India, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) sources said.
MHA seeks report on Bangladeshi actor Ferdous Ahmad campaigning for TMC
Apr 16, 2019, at 06:21 pm
New Delhi, Apr 16 (UNI) Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday sought explanation from Kolkata Foreign Regional Registration Office about the violation of Visa condition of Bangladeshi actor Ferdous Ahmad who was allegedly campaigning for Trinamool Congress in Raiganj in West Bengal.