Centre approves Rs 1,554.99 cr additional assistance for 5 states affected by disasters
The decision was taken by a High-Level Committee (HLC) chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
The decision was taken by a High-Level Committee (HLC) chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has demanded the crucial home ministry from the BJP and talks on portfolio allocation are still in progress, Shinde's aide and Shiv Sena MLA Bharat Gogavale said in Mumbai on Saturday.
The central agency took over the investigation from the Manipur Police following instructions from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The blast at the pharma company in Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh, which left 17 people dead and 36 others injured, was caused by a solvent which had leaked and started fire in the electric panel leading to the blast.
In the assembly session, Manipur BJP MLA Rajkumar Imo Singh revealed that the Home Ministry has called for an expedited survey and alignment of the 243 km stretch of the Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur.
The warning and guidelines come after the national cyber-security agency Computer Emergency Response Team of India (CERT-in) cautioned against the cyber vulnerability of the app.
In a letter sent to the Chief Secretary and the Director-General of Police, the ministry said there has been a gradual dilution of lockdown reported from West Bengal.
The Union Home Ministry has changed rules for providing assistance under SDRF.
According to a release by the Home Ministry, the MHA has authorised states to use State Disaster Response Fund for relief measures for migrant workers during COVID-19 lockdown.
The states and UTs have also been advised to make vulnerable groups aware of measures taken by the government, including provision of free food grains and other essential items.
