No infiltration reported along Indo-China border in last six months: MHA

Amid standoff between the Indian and Chinese forces along the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh, the Union Home Ministry on Wednesday said in Parliament that no infiltration has been reported along the India-China border in the last six months. This was informed by the Government in the parliament today amid escalating tensions between both […]

MHA issues guidelines for ‘Unlock 1’; lockdown extended in containment zones

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Saturday issued new guidelines for phased re-opening of “all activities outside containment zones which is slated to begin from Monday, June 1. “The guidelines will come into effect from June 1, 2020 and will be effective till June 30, 2020. The current phase of re-opening, Unlock 1, will […]

Union Home Secy writes to states, UTs to ensure compliance of new guidelines for extended lockdown

Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla has written to Chief Secretaries of all states and Union Territories (UTs), asking them to ensure compliance of new guidelines issued for the extended lockdown till May 31 and also reiterated not to dilute the guidelines. “I would urge you to ensure compliance of the new guidelines and direct all […]

COVID-19: MHA extends nationwide lockdown for two more weeks from May 4

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday extended the nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus for a further period of two weeks beyond May 4. The current lockdown period is scheduled to end on May 3. The Home Ministry has issued new guidelines to regulate activities during extended lockdown period based on […]

MHA allows movement of stranded people, asks states to make arrangements

Giving a huge relief to people stuck in various states, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday allowed movement of such people – including migrant labours, workers, students, tourists and others – and also provided the procedure for the same. MHA has included a sub-clause regarding the movement of people who are stranded due […]

Govt issues revised guidelines for COVID-19 lockdown till May 3

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the extension of lockdown till May 3, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday issued consolidated revised guidelines on measures to be taken by Ministries and Departments of Government of India, state and Union Territory governments and authorities for the containment of COVID-19. In the second phase […]

MHA directs all states, UTs to set up control rooms to help providers of goods & services during lockdown

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday directed all states and union territories to set up a round the clock control room for helping the providers of goods and services during the 21 days of lockdown announced by the Centre to prevent the spread of coronavirus. “In order to ensure that these provisions are seamlessly […]

Shifting of Assam Rifles Battalion HQ from Aizawl to Zokhawsang: Dates till uncertain

The deadline for shifting Assam Rifles Battalion headquarters from Aizawl to Zokhawsang is yet to be ascertained as the construction work by the MHA-appointed firm at the new site is still incomplete. Replying to former MLA V Zaithanzama in written format in the state assembly, Home Minister Lalchamliana said the Assam Rifles were instructed to […]

Demand for separate ‘Frontier Nagaland’ state gains momentum; Centre constitues multi-disciplinary committee

At a time when the Naga Peace Talks are said to be at an advanced stage, demand for a separate state called Frontier Nagaland is gaining momentum, so much so that the Centre has been forced to form a multi-disciplinary committee to look into the issues and concerns of the districts of Eastern Nagaland. The […]