Tag: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)

Creation of 5 new districts in Ladakh is step towards better governance and prosperity: PM Modi

In a significant step towards transforming Ladakh into a developed and prosperous region, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has announced to create five new districts within the Union Territory (UT).

August 26, 2024

Centre creates 5 new districts in Ladakh

Meanwhile, polling in Jammu and Kashmir will occur in three phases on September 18, 25, and October 1, with vote counting scheduled for October 4.

August 26, 2024

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds important meet on security in J-K, NSA, Army Chief present

Meanwhile, security forces across Jammu and Kashmir have been placed on high alert ahead of Independence Day to ensure public safety.

August 14, 2024

28 killings in 11 terror incidents, 24 encounters in J-K till July 21 this year

The minister said the decline in terror incidents in Jammu and Kashmir is the result of the "zero tolerance" policy of the central government against terrorism.

July 30, 2024

MHA amends J-K Reorganization Act, boosts LG’s powers

The President made the rules further to amend the Transaction of Business of the Government of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir Rules, 2019.

July 13, 2024

Central Armed Police Force’s 400 companies to remain positioned in West Bengal till June 19

A significant portion of the CAPFs will consist of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), said a source privy to the development, adding "The decision was taken anticipating post-poll violence in West Bengal."

June 3, 2024

‘No need to panic, email a hoax’: MHA allays fears after bomb threat to Delhi schools

The bomb threat triggered heightened vigilance across the educational institutions, with police vehicles, ambulances and fire engines spotted outside the campuses.

May 1, 2024

Centre extends AFSPA in 8 districts, 21 police stations of Nagaland for 6 months declaring them as ‘disturbed area’

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) made the announcement through a notification mentioning that the AFSPA has been extended for next six months in Dimapur, Niuland, Chumoukedima, Mon, Kiphire, Noklak, Phek and Peren districts of Nagaland.

March 28, 2024

Centre sets up UAP(A) Tribunal to look into ban on Jamaat-e-Islami-J-K

Earlier, on February 27, the MHA extended the ban on Jamaat-e-Islami-J-K under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 for another five years.

March 14, 2024

MHA hands over Bengaluru’s Rameshwaram Cafe blast probe to NIA, agency files FIR

Over half a dozen people got injured after a low-intensity blast took place in The Rameshwaram Cafe, a popular eatery in Bengaluru's Brookfield area.

March 4, 2024