News Topic:Ministry of Home Affairs
J&K
MHA orders for formation of Village Defence Guards in J-K
In order to revive the Village Defence Committees, the Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered the formation of Village Defence Groups (VDGs) in Jammu and Kashmir.
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J&K
J-K Police bags 115 Police Medals for Gallantry this R-Day
The Union Government on Tuesday announced awards of gallantry and service medals on the occasion of Republic Day.
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J&K
AGMUT Cadre: MHA lists J-K and Ladakh as ‘hard areas’
In a significant development, the Government of India has classified Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh Union Territories as “hard areas” in the joint AGMUT cadre.
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Post Article 370 abrogation, 96 civilians killed in J-K: MHA
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday said that post abrogation of Article 370 in J-K, 96 civilians were killed.
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After Article 370 rollback, 1678 migrants returned to Kashmir for jobs: MHA
The Ministry of Home Affairs said that around 1678 migrants have returned to Kashmir for taking up jobs under PM’s Development Package 2015.
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Kashmir
NIA likely to take over probe for civilian killings in Srinagar
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is likely to hand over the probe of recent civilian killings in Kashmir to National Investigation Agency.
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J&K
12,379 posts identified in J-K for recruitment: MHA
The Ministry of Home Affairs has said that 12,379 posts have been identified for the biggest ever recruitment campaign in Jammu and Kashmir.
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J-K Police receives highest number of Gallantry Medals
J-K Police has been bestowed highest number of 275 service and gallantry medals announced by MHA on this Independence Day.
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