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The Char Dham Yatra pilgrimage in Uttarakhand has been halted due to heavy rainfall and the risk of landslides. Authorities have directed district magistrates to ensure pilgrims already on the route are accommodated in safe locations.
The Indian Express Governance Awards are now accepting entries for the nation's best District Magistrates until June 30.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting with District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police from seven districts of the Seemanchal region to tighten security along the Indo-Nepal border and crack down on illegal activities.
HD Kumaraswamy accused the Karnataka government of misusing its powers since day one, directing BPOs and District Magistrates to register non-existent voters.
The Bombay High Court has ruled that District Magistrates are well-suited to decide adoption proceedings. This decision clarifies the appropriate authority for handling such legal matters.
Indian Home Minister Amit Shah has instructed district magistrates to strictly monitor and report demographic changes in border districts. He also ordered special groups to keep an eye on 'radicalisation centres' in these areas.
India's Election Commission has transferred two Additional District Magistrates in West Bengal, Bhaskar Pal and Souvik Bhattacharya, from all election-related duties following a row over Ajay Pal Sharma's visit during the Bengal polls.