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]Amid spiraling Covid toll, health ministry team to visit Jammu
Jammu’s recovery rate dropped from 61% to nearly 32% during the last 15 days, the death toll has doubled in the same period
Updated on Sep 17, 2020 12:55 AM IST
Hindustan Times/Jammu | By Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Swimmers fret over staying out of pools, say it’s taking a toll mentally
Swimmers in the country have not entered the pools since March 25, when the first coronavirus-forced lockdown was announced. The latest Ministry of Home Affairs’ guidelines on the third phase of easing lockdown restrictions still prohibited the use of swimming pools till August 31.
Updated on Aug 02, 2020 02:08 PM IST
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India
CRPF Sub Inspector kills senior, self in Delhi
The incident took place around 10:30pm on Friday, officials said.
Updated on Jul 25, 2020 11:59 AM IST
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India | Posted by Prashasti Singh
Unlock 2.0: Gurugram RWAs told to maintain status quo, allow helps to enter
Updated on Jul 02, 2020 01:47 PM IST
By HT Correspondent, Gurugram
Amid the scramble to contain coronavirus, a thought spared for mentally-ill wandering on streets
According to a complaint filed in NHRC, a large number of persons suffering from various mental illnesses are loitering on the streets and are dependent for food, shelter and other kinds of help on temples, gurudwaras and other charity organisations.
Published on Apr 10, 2020 05:50 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
Sri Lanka drops Tamil national anthem from Independence Day celebrations
The then Sri Lankan government in 2015 started including the Tamil national anthem as a means of achieving reconciliation with the Tamil minority community.
Published on Feb 03, 2020 01:32 PM IST
Colombo | By Press Trust of India
Supreme Court notice to Centre, states on custodial deaths, rapes
The plea, filed by activist Suhas Chakma highlighted the alleged non-implementation of a law that provides for a judicial enquiry into such cases.
Updated on Jan 24, 2020 11:48 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Murali Krishnan
Delhi govt recommends rejection in mercy plea in 2012 rape case: Report
Vinay Sharma, one of the convicts facing the gallows in the gangrape and murder case of a 23-year-old paramedic student, had filed a mercy petition before President Ram Nath Kovind.
Updated on Dec 01, 2019 09:10 PM IST
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India
Over 3K dead in Maoist violence in 9 years: MHA
In its report for 2018-19, the ministry said the Communist Party of Inida (Maoist) continues to be the most potent among various Left Wing Extremist outfits in the country and responsible for more than 88% of the total violent incidents and resultant deaths.
Updated on Oct 29, 2019 04:06 AM IST
New Delhi | By HT Correspondent and Agencies
Misconception v/s reality: Busting myths about Australian visa application
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Updated on Jun 30, 2019 12:46 PM IST
By Promotional Feature, HT Brand Studio
More than 200 Rakhine refugees in Mizoram to be pushed back
The urgency to send them back arose after a directive was issued from the Ministry of Home Affairs to the state government earlier this month, according to Lalbiakzama, the additional secretary in the state’s home department.
Updated on Jun 19, 2019 02:33 PM IST
Guwahati | By Sadiq Naqvi
Punjab govt to send delegation to Meghalaya over Sikh settlers issue
The directions come amid media reports that the Punjabis settled in Meghlaya have received “threats” from local terrorist organisations which warned them of dire consequences if they resisted the state government’s attempts to evict them.
Updated on Jun 15, 2019 11:01 PM IST
Chandigarh | By Press Trust India
Centre seeks separate reports from Bengal govt on political violence, doctors’ strike
Sources said the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) also issued an advisory to the West Bengal government, expressing “deep concern” over the unabated violence in the state over the years.
Updated on Jun 15, 2019 06:07 PM IST
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India
Tribunals must give final order in 4 months on NRC final list
At present, there are 100 tribunals, which deal with the cases of people suspected to be illegal immigrants by the border organisation of the Assam Police or marked D (doubtful voter) in electoral rolls.
Updated on Jun 08, 2019 01:50 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
New Delhi Municipal Council orders fire audit of its high-rise buildings
A fire had erupted in the kitchen area of Palika Kendra after which five fire tenders were called to douse it. No one was injured as it happened during the off-duty hours.
Updated on Jun 05, 2019 06:53 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
Ex-Kolkata top cop reports to MHA after EC relieves him from duty
Kumar, involved in a face-off with the CBI in connection with the agency’s investigation in Saradha and Rose Valley chit fund cases reported to the Ministry of Home Affairs after being relieved from duty.
Updated on May 17, 2019 03:48 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Kolkata | By HT Correspondent
Fani toll rises to 64, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik promises permanent houses to families hit
An inter-ministerial team from Centre headed by a joint secretary of Ministry of Home Affairs would start its assessment of damages to the coastal State from May 13.
Updated on May 13, 2019 01:32 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Bhubaneswar | By Debabrata Mohanty
Supreme Court asks Assam to explain delay in repatriation of Bangladeshis
According to an affidavit submitted by the state government in the Supreme Court, only 147 Bangladeshis have been repatriated since 2013, when the push back option was stopped.
Updated on Apr 27, 2019 11:47 PM IST
Guwahati | By Sadiq Naqvi
India suspends trade across LoC, says misused for smuggling by Pak groups
The cross-LoC trade was started in 2008. Goods worth Rs 5,000 crore have been bartered since. From both sides of Kashmir, traders were allowed to deal in 16 items, including spices, vegetables, dry and fresh fruits, carpets, rugs, embroidery items, shawls, paper mache goods, clothes and wooden furniture.
Updated on Apr 19, 2019 07:25 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondents
Lok Sabha elections 2019: Government cancels visa of Bangla actor seen in TMC rally
The People’s Representative Act 1951, which governs how elections are conducted in India, does not expressly deal with foreign nationals campaigning for a party but visa rules forbid any foreign entity from participating in political activities in India.
Published on Apr 17, 2019 01:12 AM IST
New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
Separatist leader Shabir Shah fit and fine: Govt
Refuting fake news circulating in a section of media, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Tihar prison Shailendra Parihar said, “Shah is absolutely fit and fine.”
Published on Feb 24, 2019 11:09 PM IST
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India
e-visa validity for tourist and business goes up from 60 days to 1 year
On e-tourist visa, continuous stay during each visit shall not exceed 90 days in case of nationals eligible for grant of e-visa except US, UK, Japan and Canada.
Published on Feb 15, 2019 02:39 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Vanita Srivastava
Alok Verma reiterates refusal to join work, tells MHA he retired on Jan 10
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had directed Verma to take charge as director general of the Fire Services, Civil Defence and Home Guards on Thursday.
Updated on Jan 31, 2019 10:21 PM IST
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India
Government owes cash-strapped Air India Rs 1,000 crore, says aviation ministry
In a reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha said there is an outstanding amount of Rs 1,000.62 crore receivable by Air India Limited for Special Extra Section Flight (SESF) flights from the Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Home Affairs
Updated on Dec 13, 2018 04:13 PM IST
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India
CEOs of state banks can now request look-out notices against defaulters
The move comes against the backdrop of defaults by Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi and thereafter, fleeing the country.
Updated on Nov 22, 2018 10:34 PM IST
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India
Bill suggests armed force for protection of Ganga, punitive measures for polluters
The draft bill, which has been circulated to different ministries for consultation, envisages constitution of National Ganga Council and a National Ganga Rejuvenation Authority to enforce the law
Updated on Sep 05, 2018 03:38 PM IST
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India
Sanatan Sanstha ban proposal: Maharashtra to send explosives haul case info to Centre
The state government had sent a proposal to ban the Sanatan Sanstha to the Centre in 2015. It decided to send the details so that it can be added to the proposal
Updated on Aug 29, 2018 06:47 PM IST
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India
Home ministry cautions states against directly dealing with ‘countries of concern’
On matters such as counter-terror programmes, fake currency, drugs, human trafficking etc., countries like Iraq, Iran, Syria, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh were put in the “country of concern” category from time to time.
Updated on Aug 12, 2018 11:56 AM IST
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India
Communal violence killed 111 people in 822 incidents in 2017: Ministry of Home Affairs
The responsibility of maintaining law and order, peace and communal harmony, and actions against culprits rest primarily with the state governments and Union Territories, the Minister of State for Home said in a written reply.
Updated on Jul 25, 2018 04:50 PM IST
Press Trust of India, New Delhi | By Press Trust of India
WFI fears cancellation of Asian Jr Championships without Pakistan participation
India could lose the hosting rights Asian Junior Championships in New Delhi if the Pakistani grapplers are not allowed to compete in the event.
Updated on Jul 10, 2018 04:59 PM IST
Press Trust of India, New Delhi | By Press Trust of India
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