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Over 50% Of J&K Detainees Under UAPA, PSA Are Still In Jail, Report Claims
Official reports revealed that more than 2,300 people were booked in J&K under the UAPA in 2019 with 46% of them still in jail. Similarly, 30% out of the 954 people under the Public Safety Act (PSA) are still locked up. However, around 5500 people were detained in 2019 as preventive custody under section 107 of the CrPc, which has been released as per the Home Department.
Tags: J&K, UAPA, PSA, Jail, Ministry of Home Affairs
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Govt: Not Enough Funds To Pay Rs 4 Lakh Ex-gratia To Covid-19 Victims
In a response to a plea of paying Rs 4 lakh as compensation to all families with a deceased member, the Ministry of Home Affairs told Supreme Court that "Government resources have limits". Furthermore it stated that, paying lakhs to each of the families would deplete the disaster relief fund and do more harm than good. "It will affect the pandemic response on other aspects," said the Ministry.
Tags: Ministry of Home Affairs, Covid-19, Compensation, Supreme Court of India
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Centre Invites Non-Muslim Refugees To Apply For Indian Citizenship
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs on May 28 commenced the application-collecting process from non-Muslim minorities residing in Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan for the Indian citizenship. Besides, it has also invited applications from non-citizen Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists from Gujarat, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Punjab and Haryana. However, the laws under the Citizenship Amendment Act have not been framed yet due to the ongoing… read-more
Tags: Ministry of Home Affairs, Citizenship Amendment Act, Afghanistan, Bangladesh(32), Pakistan(40)
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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MHA Provides Work From Home Option For Officers
With rising Covid-19 cases in Delhi, the Ministry of Home Affairs has put forth a work-from-home option for 50% of its undersecretary level officers on April 16. But deputy secretary and employees above that rank will have to report to the office anytime between 9 am to 10 am to avoid rush during the commute. Employees from containment zones have been exempted from coming to the office.
Tags: MHA, Ministry of Home Affairs, Work From Home, Coronavirus
Courtesy: News18
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Govt To Consolidate Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award Into One National Award
The Home Ministry has recommended the consolidation of India's highest sporting honours, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards, into a single national award. The Sports Ministry replied that they might comply with the proposal next year. Besides, the MHA heeded previous year's increase in awardees for the Dronacharya and Dhyanchand categories from the conventional 32 to an unprecedented 74 recipients. Reportedly, the extension was to… read-more
Tags: Ministry of Home Affairs, Sports Ministry, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Steep Hike In Cybercrime, Over 93,000 Cases Surfaced In 2017-19: Govt
Union Home ministry on February 3 stated that over 93,000 cybercrime cases were recorded during 2017-19. Disclosing the NCRB data, Minister GK Reddy cited the cybercrime records surged in correlation with the increased internet usage. However, he added sexual exploitation, piracy, hate, fraud, revenge, and stealing information were the main motives. Notably, a senior NCRB official suggested that the rise is due to increased dependence on… read-more
Tags: Cyber Crime, Crime, Ministry of Home Affairs
Courtesy: NDTV
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Govt Issues SOPs Allowing 100% Theatre Occupancy From February 1
Allowing 100% occupancy from February 1, the Centre has issued SOPs for theatres and cinema halls to prevent the COVID-19 spread. Advising installation and use of Aarogya Setu app for all visitors, the order mandates masks and 6-feet social distancing outside auditoriums and common areas. The SOP also mentions to install touch-free sanitizers at entry-exit points and strict compliance of respiratory etiquettes. Moreover, it also seeks self-… read-more
Tags: Ministry of Home Affairs, Cinema halls, 100 percent occupancy, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, SOP
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Punjab CM Writes To PM; Asks To Add Punjabi As J&K's Official Language
Punjab CM Amarinder Singh on January 28 wrote to PM Modi seeking inclusion of Punjabi as an official language in the Kashmir Languages Bill, 2020. Citing Punjab’s link with J&K since Maharaja Ranjit Singh, CM mentioned that Punjabi was widely spoken during the J&K’s independence and is still the mother tongue of many residents. Although, the Punjabi was not included as an official language list as it will be taught in schools as… read-more
Tags: Punjabi Language, Punjab CM, Captain Amarinder Singh, Jammu and Kashmir, PM Narendra Modi, vernacular, Ministry of Home Affairs, Historical Backings
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Tamil Nadu Govt Reverses 100% Theatre Occupancy Decision To 50%
The Tamil Nadu government on January 8 overturned the 100% theatre occupancy decision to 50%. The decision came after the Union Home Ministry wrote to the state asking to adhere to the COVID-19 guidelines. However, the state has allowed extra shows to… read-more
Tags: Tamil Nadu, Covid-19, Theatres, Ministry of Home Affairs
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MHA Extends COVID-19 Containment Guidelines Till January 31, 2021
Revising the existing guidelines to curb the COVID-19 outbreak, the Home Ministry has extended its validity till January 31. The Ministry said that number of positive cases decreasing every month. Moreover, it has urged the states and Union Territories to maintain “strict vigil” to prevent a hike in COVID-19 cases during the New Year celebrations. The guideline has permitted the states and UTs to impose local restrictions… read-more
Tags: Ministry of Home Affairs, Covid-19, New Year Celebration, UK Strain
Courtesy: The Times of India
