Patna, July 27 (IANS) In a significant decision, the Home Department of the Bihar government on Monday announced the withdrawal of all criminal cases registered against students who participated in protests over the NEET-UG examination. The Home Department also clarified that no further legal action would be taken against students in connection with the protests.According to an official communication issued on July 27 by Kshtranil Singh, Special Secretary, Home Department, the government has dec…
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Patna, July 24 (IANS) The Bihar administration has stepped up security measures following recent incidents of unrest and violence reported from different parts of the state. In separate developments, the Home Department ordered a temporary suspension of internet services in parts of Muzaffarpur to prevent the spread of rumours. At the same time, senior police officials reviewed the law‑and‑order situation in Jehanabad after violence during a student protest.Acting on the recommendation of th…
Kochi, July 24 (IANS) The Kerala High Court on Friday came down heavily on the police over lapses in the arrest of the prime accused in the Nithin Raj suicide case, questioning the supervising officer on how such procedural failures were allowed in a sensitive investigation.Justice A. Badharudeen questioned Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) Sudheer Kallan over the shortcomings in the arrest of Dr M. Kodanda Ram, a professor at Kannur Dental College and the prime accused in the case.The cour…
Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Thursday announced that notices in disputes relating to agricultural land, farm access roads, rights of way and obstruction of water channels will now be served directly through email, while affected farmers will be entitled to free police protection if encroachers fail to comply with tehsildars’ orders. “The state government has introduced major reforms to the Mamlatdar Courts Act to ensure quicker disposal of d…
Kolkata, July 22 (IANS) After 14 years, the state Assembly will hold a discussion on the budgetary provisions for the West Bengal Home Department on Wednesday. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, who is also in charge of the department, will reply to concerns raised by the legislators.The last time there was any discussion of the department’s budgetary allocations was in 2012, and since then the matter has been guillotined, meaning the approval of public spending for the department was fast-tracked…
Imphal, July 18 (IANS) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Saturday said that the criminal justice system is the cornerstone of a democratic society governed by the rule of law, as it protects citizens’ rights, safeguards public order, ensures accountability, and strengthens public confidence in constitutional institutions. Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh said that the strength of any democratic society lies in the confidence of its people that justice will be delivered fairly, promptly …
Raipur, July 17 (IANS) The Chhattisgarh Police Headquarters has appointed IPS officer Jayant Vaishnav as the new Superintendent of Police (SP) for the security of the Chief Minister, following the transfer of the incumbent, Harish Rathore, to Korea district.According to an official order issued by Director General of Police (DGP) Arun Dev Gautam on July 16, Vaishnav, who is currently serving as Superintendent of Police (Security), Special Branch, Police Headquarters, Raipur, has been assigned th…
Jaipur, July 15 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Secretary V. Srinivas on Wednesday reviewed preparations for the BRICS Industry and Trade Ministers’ Meetings, scheduled to be held in Jaipur on August 6 and 7, and directed all concerned departments to complete arrangements within the stipulated timeline. He stressed the need for close inter-departmental coordination to ensure the smooth and successful conduct of the prestigious international event.Chairing a high-level review meeting at the Secretariat, t…
Jaipur, July 10 (IANS) The Rajasthan Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Draft Committee has assured the citizens that every opinion, whether in support of the proposed law, seeking amendments, or expressing dissent, will be given equal consideration as it prepares the final draft of the legislation. The Rajasthan government’s public consultation on the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC)-2026 witnessed wide participation on Friday, with representatives from diverse sections of society offering suggestions a…
Guwahati, July 10 (IANS) The Assam Legislative Assembly Secretariat has sought comprehensive details of all pending criminal cases against Independent MLA and Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi from the state Home Department, following a controversy over the disclosure of cases against him, officials said on Friday.According to officials, the Assembly Secretariat has written to the Additional Chief Secretary of the Home Department, asking for complete information on all criminal cases pending against …