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Centre Axes Several Restrictions In Fresh COVID-19 Guidelines
Relaxing the lockdown restrictions, the Union Home Ministry on January 27 released fresh guidelines against COVID-19. Effective from February 1-28, the guidelines lifted the constraints on social, religious, cultural, sports and educational gatherings which were imposed in March 2020. It has also allowed cinema halls to operate above 50% occupancy but in compliance with SOPs to be issued by the Broadcasting Ministry. Similarly, swimming pools… read-more
Tags: MHA, Union Home Ministry, guidelines
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Home Ministry's Advisory Makes FIR Compulsory In Crime Against Women
The Home Ministry has directed the states and Union Territories for compulsory registration of FIRs and immediate police action in "crime against women". It instructed to complete the investigation process in two months and warned of stringent actions in case of failure. It also asked states to monitor the cases on Investigation Tracking System for Sexual Offences (ITSSO) for follow-ups. The ministry recommended SOPs, issued by Bureau of… read-more
Tags: rape, crime against women, MHA, Hathras, UP Police, FIR, investigation
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Home Ministry Allows Political Gatherings Ahead Of Elections In Bihar
Union Home Ministry on October 8 entrusted the state governments to decided on the political gatherings of more than 100 people. However, it stated that the permissions should be granted only for non-containment zones and in the Assembly or parliamentary constituencies where elections will happen soon. The ministry stressed that COVID-19 guidelines should be followed in the gatherings. The order came ahead of the Bihar elections due in… read-more
Tags: MHA, Political Gathering, Amit Shah, Bihar Assembly Elections
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