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Prior consent mandatory for CBI to probe offences involving public servants: Bihar govt

Bihar government mandates prior consent for CBI probes involving state public servants. A new Home Department notification supersedes all previous directives on this matter. The governor has accorded consent for extending CBI powers throughout the state. This consent is for investigating offenses by central government employees and related entities. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 5

No more adoption homes: Retired police dogs to remain with force in Maharashtra

Retired police dogs in Maharashtra will now remain with the security force. This directive follows a report highlighting the dogs' post-retirement hardships. The police department will now cover all their lifelong care needs. This ensures a comfortable and familiar environment for these loyal animals. Animal lovers have welcomed this sensitive…

The Economic Times · Aug 23

Sikkim govt revokes odd-even restrictions for private vehicles across state, Gangtok excluded from relaxation

The Sikkim govt has lifted odd-even vehicle restrictions across most districts. This decision comes as fuel stocks are now sufficient. However, the odd-even rule still remains in effect within Gangtok town. Restrictions on government vehicles also continue. These measures were part of broader efforts to conserve fuel following a crisis.

The Economic Times · May 31

Rajneesh Goel is ACS to CM

The 1986 batch IAS officer Rajneesh Goel, Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) to Home Department, is placed in concurrent charge of the post of ACS to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah with immediate effect and until further orders, said an official notification.

The Hindu · May 22, 2023

Why thousands of people who thought they were British could lose their citizenship

Confusion has arisen around the British government’s own understanding of its citizenship laws, following a judgment by the UK’s high court. In a ruling handed down on January 20 2023, in the case of Roehrig v Secretary of State for the Home Department, Mr Justice Eyre determined that the restrictive…

The Conversation · Feb 28, 2023

Braverman acting unlawfully over asylum seeker support, high court finds

Decision follows legal challenge over amount of financial support given to asylum seekers during cost of living crisis

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2022

UP CM suspends 15 officials for Lucknow hotel fire incident

A total of 15 officials from five government departments were suspended on the orders of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for their negligence that led to the fire tragedy that took place at a hotel in Lucknow that claimed four lives. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 11, 2022

Big News from UP: Sanjay Prasad is given additional charge of Home Department; Awanish Awasthi retires

UP's Additional Chief Secretary Home Awanish Awasthi retired on Wednesday. Additional charge of Home Department has been given to Sanjay Prasad. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 31, 2022

Bihar Mahagathbandhan 2.0: CM Nitish announces portfolios of new Ministers

CM Nitish Kumar has retained the Home Department while Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav got the Health Department. See full list on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 16, 2022

How can Home Minister ensure safety of citizens?: Congress MLA

‘How can he ensure the safety of citizens when his own official residence comes under attack from ABVP members’

The Hindu · Jul 30, 2022