Latest Union Home Ministry News & Updates

Srinagar, Jan 2 (IANS) Mukesh Singh was on Friday posted as the new DGP of Ladakh, replacing S.D.Singh Jamwal who has been posted as DGP Arunachal Pradesh. An order issued by the Union Home Ministry said, “With the approval of the competent authority, posting of the following IPS officers of AGMUT cadre is ordered with immediate effect and until further orders”.Mukesh Singh IPS (AGMUT: 1996) on repatriation from central deputation is posted as DGP Ladakh. S.D. Singh Jamwal IPS (AGMUT:1995), …

Jammu, Dec 29 (IANS) After a proposal was submitted by the AIIMS Jammu to the Union Home Ministry (MHA), the ministry on Monday approved the setting up of a state-of-the-art forensic institute in J&K. An official statement said today that the MHA has approved a proposal of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jammu, for a state-of-the-art Forensic Institute in J&K.The proposal had been sent to establish an institute to consolidate evidence collection, increase conviction …

Srinagar, Dec 29 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Monday wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking his intervention to stop the alleged harassment of Kashmiri shawl sellers in Himachal Pradesh.The association said it had urged the Union Home Minister to take immediate steps in view of what it described as an “alarming and continued rise in incidents of intimidation, harassment and targeted violence against Kashmiri students and traditional shawl vendors” in Himach…

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation on Sunday paid tributes to Ratan Tata on his 88th birth anniversary, crediting him for reshaping Indian enterprise with integrity and compassion.In a post on X, HM Shah said, “Tributes to Ratan Tata Ji on his Jayanti who reshaped Indian enterprise with integrity and compassion. From building indigenous industry to selfless philanthropy, he showed that true success lies in service to the nation. His legacy will inspire a s…

Kolkata, Dec 27 (IANS) The Union Home Ministry, following the recommendations of the Election Commission of India (ECI), has decided to upgrade the security grade for West Bengal’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Manoj Agarwal.A CEO office source said that Agarwal’s security had been upgraded to the “Y” category, which will entitle him to security cover by Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel.At the same time, CAPF personnel will also be deployed at the CEO’s office in central Kolkata.Th…