News Topic:Ministry of Home Affairs

182 civilians, security forces personnel killed in J-K since 2020: MHA

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday said 182 civilians and security forces personnel were killed in militancy-related incidents in the years 2020 and 2021.

Vijay Kumar among three IPS officers promoted to ADGP rank

Minstry of Home affairs, Government of India on Thrusday ordered the promotion of three IGP rank officers of AGMUT Cadre as ADGPs.

Target Killings: HM Amit Shah to chair crucial meet in Delhi

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has convened a high-level security meet in New Delhi to deliberate on the spate of target killings in Kashmir.

64,827 Pandits left Kashmir in ’90s due to militancy: MHA

Union Ministry of Home Affairs said that 64,827 Kashmiri Pandit families left Kashmir in the early 90s due to militancy and settled in Jammu, Delhi and other parts.

J&K sees increase in sex ratio at birth: MHA

J&K has recorded an impressive improvement of sex ratio at birth from 923 to 976 while neonatal mortality rate and infant mortality rate are on the decline.

2105 migrants returned to Kashmir after Article 370 removal: MHA

Above 2100 migrants have returned to Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said on Wednesday.

Outsiders bought 34 properties in J-K districts including Ganderbal: MHA

34 persons from outside Jammu and Kashmir have purchased properties in J&K since the abrogation of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution.

Political parties criticize constitution of VDGs in J-K

The political parties in Jammu and Kashmir criticized the directions issued by the MHA with regard to the constitution of Village Defense Guards (VDGs).

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