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2nd Young Superintendent of Police Conference held in New Delhi

July 27, 2018

The 2nd Young Superintendent of Police Conference was held in New Delhi on July 26, 2018. The 2-day conference was inaugurated by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh. The conference was organized by Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPR&D). Young Superintendent of Police Conference The theme of two day conference was “Predictive Policing and Contemporary ..

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West Bengal Assembly passes resolution to rename state as Bangla

July 27, 2018

West Bengal state assembly dominated by Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress Government has unanimously passed resolution to change state’s name to ‘Bangla’ in all three languages – Bengali, Hindi and English. The name change will only become official when resolution gets approval from Union Home Ministry and Parliament passes Bill. Key Facts The main reason cited ..

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Government institutes Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Police Investigation

March 13, 2018

The Union Government has approved proposal to institute Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Police Investigation. The award aims to promote high professional standards of Investigation of Crime in State/UT Police and Central Investigating Agencies (CIAs) in the country. Key Facts Officers from rank of Sub-Inspector to Superintendent of Police will be eligible for ..

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Death penalty should stay: 12 out of 14 states/UTs

March 13, 2018

The 12 out of 14 states/UTs have replied to Home Ministry that capital punishment or death penalty should stay, as it serves to act as deterrent in cases of heinous crimes such as murder and rape. The Home Ministry had forwarded proposal to abolish death penalty to states/UTs based on recommendation of Law Commission of ..

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NCRB celebrates its 33rd Inception Day

March 12, 2018

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) celebrated its 33rd Inception Day on March 11, 2018. On this occasion, “Citizen Services” mobile application developed in-house by NCRB was also released. The application can be used by citizen for various services such as complaint registration and status check, SOS – Stay Safe, View FIR detail, locate police ..

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