law and order

Kolkata, March 12 – At the insistence of the Election Commission of India (ECI), the West Bengal government has now provided state government officers with the necessary seniority for appointment as returning officers (ROs) for the upcoming state assembly elections, which are scheduled later...

Chennai, March 12 There has been a significant decline in the number of crimes reported in Tamil Nadu since 2021, although certain sections are creating the impression that crime rates have been rising in recent months, the state government said on Thursday.Whether the cases involved sexual...

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has appealed for peace in West Garo Hills amid the prevailing tension in the region. He stated that the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council election has been postponed in response to public sentiments and demands. The Chief Minister also denied...

Sambhal (UP), March 12 Foreign disputes should not affect law and order in India, and those disturbed by such events should not create unrest here, a police officer said during a security review meeting for the upcoming Alvida prayers and Eid.A video of the meeting held at the Sambhal Kotwali...

Sambhal (UP), March 12 Foreign disputes should not affect law and order in India, and those disturbed by such events should not create unrest here, a police officer said during a security review meeting for the upcoming Alvida prayers and Eid.A video of the meeting held at the Sambhal Kotwali...

Chennai, March 12 Members of the TVK staged protests across Tamil Nadu on Thursday, demanding that the state government immediately conduct a caste census.The protests, which saw the participation of numerous members of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, also condemned the state government over the...

Chennai, March 12 – TVK President and actor-turned-politician Vijay and BJP leader Annamalai launched a strong attack on the ruling DMK government on Thursday, raising concerns about women's safety in Tamil Nadu following a series of violent crimes reported across the state in recent days.In a...

Jammu, March 12 The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) staged a protest march in Jammu on Thursday against the attack on its president and former chief minister Farooq Abdullah, demanding a thorough investigation into the incident and "restoration of law and order."Abdullah (88) had a...

New Delhi, March 12 Senior Delhi Police officials have directed their officers to prepare a list of gas agencies in their respective jurisdictions and deploy personnel to maintain law and order in view of the ongoing problem of LPG supply in the city.The move aims to ensure smooth distribution...

Tura, March 12 Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma and his MLA wife, Mehtab Chandee A. Sangma, visited several areas in the violence-affected town of Tura on Thursday to meet residents and assess the situation on the ground, officials said.The visits took place even as a curfew remained...

Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha, JP Nadda, has assured the House that a thorough investigation will be conducted to uncover the full circumstances surrounding the alleged attack on former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Farooq Abdullah. Responding to the issue raised by the Leader of...

Shillong, March 12 The situation in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills district remained tense on Thursday morning following overnight arson and looting, officials said.Residents in several localities of Tura town kept vigil throughout the night to safeguard their neighborhoods after incidents of...

Jammu, March 12 The Jammu and Kashmir Congress strongly condemned the murderous attack on former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah in Jammu on Thursday, stating that "those responsible for maintaining law and order must be held accountable."Abdullah narrowly escaped when a gunman allegedly opened...

Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee president Tariq Hameed Karra strongly condemned the assassination attempt on former Chief Minister Dr. Farooq Abdullah in Jammu late Wednesday night and stated that "those responsible for maintaining law and order must be held accountable." Akashvani...

Kolkata, March 12 The West Bengal assembly elections are likely to be held in two phases, a senior official of the Election Commission said on Thursday.He said the final decision will be made after another round of meetings at the EC's New Delhi office."The assembly elections to 294 seats in...

Shillong, March 12 The curfew imposed in the East Garo Hills district of Meghalaya, following the death of two people due to violence in the adjoining West Garo Hills district two days ago, was relaxed from 8 am to 1 pm on Thursday to allow people to purchase essential items, officials said...

Jammu, March 12 Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee president Tariq Hameed Karra strongly condemned the assassination attempt on former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah in Jammu late Wednesday night and said "those responsible for maintaining law and order must be held accountable."...

Bhubaneswar, March 11 – On Wednesday, Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg held a meeting with secretaries of various departments and district collectors to review the availability and uninterrupted supply of cooking gas (LPG), petrol, and diesel across the state.The meeting was held at Lok Seva...

Shillong, March 11 – Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma appealed to citizens, particularly in the Garo Hills region, to maintain peace and calm amid rising tensions, as the state government decided to postpone the elections to the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC).In a post...

New Delhi, March 11 Amid a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders in the country due to the escalating conflict in West Asia, the Centre has asked the states and Union territories to monitor LPG supply in their respective jurisdictions and prevent any hoarding or black marketing of cylinders...