Maharashtra Police Issues SoPs For Investigation In Rape Cases
The Maharashtra Police released a set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to be followed mandatorily in rape cases investigation. On June 13, the police commissioners issued the circular, covering all aspects of rape investigations, including FIR registrations, submission of a charge-sheet, and measures, taken to prevent rape, molestation, and sexual assault cases against women. Furthermore, immediate action and hiding victim's identity… read-more
Tags: Mumbai, Rap Cases, SOP, Maharashtra police, investigation
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
Karnataka CM To Issue New SOPs After Meeting On Omicron Variant
Karnataka government is set to issue detailed SOPs and guidelines amid the concern of COVID-19 Omicron variant, said CM Basavaraj Bommai on November 3. He'll also attend a meeting with experts and senior officials for the same. ''New SOPs will be formed after I've a meeting with experts at 1 PM,'' said CM Bommai. Earlier on November 2, two men were found positive for the variant in the state.
Tags: Karnataka, omicron, SOP, Emergency Meeting, Covid-19
Courtesy: ANI
J&K Police Lends Rs 1 Lakh From His Pocket To 90-Year-Old 'Chana' Vendor
Abdul Rehman, 90, roadside "channa" vendor in Srinagar's Bohri Kadal district, on November 14, was looted of his personal money by robbers. He had set aside the funds for his final rites. The burglars assaulted Rehman and took Rs 1 lakh from him. Senior Superintendent of Police Sandeep Chaudhary stepped in to assist him and gave him Rs 1 lakh out of his own money, which made the seller happy.
Tags: Street Vendors, Jammu and Kashmir, SOP, Srinagar, robbery
Courtesy: Zee news
Covid Testing Is Mandatory For Foreign Travellers At K'taka Airports
Karnataka government has said passengers from countries where cases are rising will be subjected to Covid-19 testing at the airports. The decision covers passengers coming from South Africa, Brazil, Bangladesh, Botswana, China, Mauritius, New Zealand, and Zimbabwe as well as European countries. It applies to all passengers, regardless of vaccination status. They'll undergo home quarantine for seven days and perform the Covid test on Day 8.… read-more
Tags: Karnataka, COVID restrictions, SOP, International Tourists
Courtesy: The Times of India
Cinema Halls To Be Open From Oct 22 As Per SOPs: Maha Govt
Maharashtra government has issued the SOPs to open cinema halls and open-air programs from October 22 in the state after almost one and a half years. Reportedly, the cinemas, theatres, and multiplexes can only run on 50% of the total capacity. Besides, the rules are mandatory: the Aarogya Setu app, thermal screening of visitors, adequate social distancing. However, non-vaccinated persons can enter the theatre.
Tags: Maharashtra Government, Cinema halls, SOP, Theatres
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
Schools Will Reopen In Tamil Nadu For Classes 1 to 8 From Nov 1
Following a meeting chaired by Chief Minister MK Stalin, the Tamil Nadu government on September 28 decided to reopen schools from class 1 to 8 from November 1. Further, the government stated that the decision was taken before consulting medical experts, parents, and academicians. Reportedly, learning gaps due to the closure of schools caused a lot of stress to students. However, every school has to follow the SOP.
Tags: Covid-19, Schools Reopen, Tamil Nadu, CM MK Stalin, SOP
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Goa To Start Physical Classes By September
In general stream institutions of Panaji, Goa, the academic year 2021-22 will begin on September 1, in physical mode, although Standard Operating Procedure's (SOP) have already started being discussed. "SOPs are to be drawn up by each college depending on the feasibility, based on its student numbers and infrastructure," said Principal of government college, Khandola, Purnakala Samant. Institutes prefer that third-year students take physical… read-more
Tags: Goa, College, SOP, Panaji
Courtesy: The Times Of India
Limiting Movement Of Unvaccinated People Arbitrary: Gauhati HC
Gauhati HC calls the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by the Mizoram government to limit the movement of unvaccinated people ''unreasonable and arbitrary.'' In its SOP issued on June 29, the govt had said that all unvaccinated people will be restricted to leave their houses or earn their livelihood by working in shops, stores, etc. The SOP does not fall under the provisions of Article 14, 19, and 21 of the Constitution.
Tags: Gauhati High Court, Vaccination, COVID-19 restrictions, SOP, Mizoram
Courtesy: The Siasat Daily
Govt Issues Vaccination Guidelines For Those Without Identity Cards
The Union Health Ministry on May 7 released the Standard Operating Procedure to administer COVID jab to people without identity cards. The government will assign a facilitator with a valid i-card who will ensure smooth vaccination of the. Reportedly the move will benefit nomads, prison inmates, beggars, patients at mental hospitals and people in rehabilitation centers. 'Covid-19 vaccination services may not be denied in absence of identity… read-more
Tags: Covid-19, Covid-19 Vaccination, vaccination guidelines, SOP
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Delhi To Provide 'Safe House', 'Special Cells' For Interfaith Couples
The Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government has announced to provide "safe house" for interfaith and inter-caste couples, whose relationships are opposed by their families. The government has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), which also ensures to create "special cells" for the protection of couples. Moreover, the services women helpline number 181 will be extended for interfaith and inter-caste couples and the tele-callers will be… read-more
Tags: Delhi, SOP, Interfaith, Inter caste marriage
Courtesy: NDTV