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Google Launches Emergency Location Service Feature for Android Smartphones in India
Google has activated its Emergency Location Service (ELS) in India for compatible Android devices. Uttar Pradesh has become state in the country to operationalise the functionality by integrating it with its 112 emergency number. Android users can send their "precise" location to emergency service providers by calling or texting the number. The fea...
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Redditor's Life-Saving 112 Call Questioned By Uncle, Praised Online: 'You Did Right'
The Redditor spotted a loose wire dangling from a pole and instantly dialled 112 for help, but received backlash from an uncle.
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Spain Now Hit With Network Outage, Weeks After Nationwide Blackout
The outage also had serious implications for emergency services, disrupting access to the EU-wide emergency number 112 in several regions. Authorities quickly responded by issuing alternative contact numbers to ensure public safety.
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Drunk Man Gets Stuck In 30-Foot-Long Drain Pipe, UP Police Rescues Him
The police department released a compilation of several short videos explaining the incident and showing how cops and locals rescued the victim.
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Dumplings To Detention: Greater Noida Students' Momo Fight Lands Them In Jail
According to the police, some witnesses called up the emergency 112 service after which the local Beta 2 police station officials were alerted and they reached the spot.
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Only Electric Bike-Taxis to Be Permitted in Delhi Under Cab Aggregator Scheme
Mandatory panic buttons in taxis, integration with emergency number '112', and phase-wise transition to EVs are some of the highlights of the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Scheme 2023 to regulate cab aggregators and delivery service providers in the national capital. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal approved the policy on Wednesday. A draft of the ...
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Noida Cops Attend Over 18,000 Calls On '112' In May, Average 24 An Hour
The Gautam Buddh Nagar police attended 18,393 calls - an average of 24 calls an hour - on the 112 emergency number by distressed callers from across Noida and Greater Noida during the month of May, officials said.
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'Dail 112' Emergency Helpline Launched For People In J&K
Police in Kashmir has launched 'Dial 112' helpline where citizens can call for police help, fire brigade and ambulance services, officials said on Saturday.
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UP Police's 112 Emergency Service To Have Small Cars In Fleet For Quicker Response
Smaller cars will soon replace some bigger SUVs used by Uttar Pradesh police's 112 emergency service to improve response time to distress calls and enable teams to access congested areas and narrow lanes faster, a senior official said.
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Cops Donate Blood During Woman's Delivery, Husband Likens Them To ''God''
Going beyond their call of duty, two policemen responding to an emergency call in Noida donated their blood at a hospital that helped in the delivery of a pregnant woman who has given birth to a baby boy. The call was made at 6.46 pm on Sunday on the emergency 112 service of the Uttar Pradesh Police during which the caller said his wife was admitte...
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Goa Replaces Traditional "Dial 100" Service With "Dial 112"
The Goa government on Wednesday launched ''112'' as the new integrated emergency number for police, fire and medical emergencies replacing the traditional dial number ''100''.
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112: India's New All-In-One Emergency Helpline Number Launched
Emergency helpline number 112 provides immediate assistance to services like police (100), fire (101), health (108), women safety (1090) and child protection in India.
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112: India's All-In-One Emergency Helpline Number To Be Launched Today
A single emergency helpline number "112" will be launched in India today that would provide immediate assistance to services like police (100), fire (101), health (108) and women (1090).
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Dial ''112'' For Help In Any Emergency; To Kick Off In 14 States, UTs on February 19
The Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) is an integration of police (100), fire (101), health (108) and women (1090) helpline numbers to provide emergency services through the single number ''112''.
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Himachal Pradesh Becomes First State To Launch Single Emergency Number
Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday became the first Indian state to launch a single emergency number "112" which will connect to police, fire, health and other helplines through an Emergency Response Centre (ERC) in the state.
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Google Launches Emergency Location Service Feature for Android Smartphones in India
Google has activated its Emergency Location Service (ELS) in India for compatible Android devices. Uttar Pradesh has become state in the country to operationalise the functionality by integrating it with its 112 emergency number. Android users can send their "precise" location to emergency service providers by calling or texting the number. The fea...
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Redditor's Life-Saving 112 Call Questioned By Uncle, Praised Online: 'You Did Right'
The Redditor spotted a loose wire dangling from a pole and instantly dialled 112 for help, but received backlash from an uncle.
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Spain Now Hit With Network Outage, Weeks After Nationwide Blackout
The outage also had serious implications for emergency services, disrupting access to the EU-wide emergency number 112 in several regions. Authorities quickly responded by issuing alternative contact numbers to ensure public safety.
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Drunk Man Gets Stuck In 30-Foot-Long Drain Pipe, UP Police Rescues Him
The police department released a compilation of several short videos explaining the incident and showing how cops and locals rescued the victim.
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Dumplings To Detention: Greater Noida Students' Momo Fight Lands Them In Jail
According to the police, some witnesses called up the emergency 112 service after which the local Beta 2 police station officials were alerted and they reached the spot.
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Only Electric Bike-Taxis to Be Permitted in Delhi Under Cab Aggregator Scheme
Mandatory panic buttons in taxis, integration with emergency number '112', and phase-wise transition to EVs are some of the highlights of the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Scheme 2023 to regulate cab aggregators and delivery service providers in the national capital. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal approved the policy on Wednesday. A draft of the ...
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Noida Cops Attend Over 18,000 Calls On '112' In May, Average 24 An Hour
The Gautam Buddh Nagar police attended 18,393 calls - an average of 24 calls an hour - on the 112 emergency number by distressed callers from across Noida and Greater Noida during the month of May, officials said.
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'Dail 112' Emergency Helpline Launched For People In J&K
Police in Kashmir has launched 'Dial 112' helpline where citizens can call for police help, fire brigade and ambulance services, officials said on Saturday.
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UP Police's 112 Emergency Service To Have Small Cars In Fleet For Quicker Response
Smaller cars will soon replace some bigger SUVs used by Uttar Pradesh police's 112 emergency service to improve response time to distress calls and enable teams to access congested areas and narrow lanes faster, a senior official said.
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Cops Donate Blood During Woman's Delivery, Husband Likens Them To ''God''
Going beyond their call of duty, two policemen responding to an emergency call in Noida donated their blood at a hospital that helped in the delivery of a pregnant woman who has given birth to a baby boy. The call was made at 6.46 pm on Sunday on the emergency 112 service of the Uttar Pradesh Police during which the caller said his wife was admitte...
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Goa Replaces Traditional "Dial 100" Service With "Dial 112"
The Goa government on Wednesday launched ''112'' as the new integrated emergency number for police, fire and medical emergencies replacing the traditional dial number ''100''.
-
112: India's New All-In-One Emergency Helpline Number Launched
Emergency helpline number 112 provides immediate assistance to services like police (100), fire (101), health (108), women safety (1090) and child protection in India.
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112: India's All-In-One Emergency Helpline Number To Be Launched Today
A single emergency helpline number "112" will be launched in India today that would provide immediate assistance to services like police (100), fire (101), health (108) and women (1090).
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Dial ''112'' For Help In Any Emergency; To Kick Off In 14 States, UTs on February 19
The Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) is an integration of police (100), fire (101), health (108) and women (1090) helpline numbers to provide emergency services through the single number ''112''.
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Himachal Pradesh Becomes First State To Launch Single Emergency Number
Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday became the first Indian state to launch a single emergency number "112" which will connect to police, fire, health and other helplines through an Emergency Response Centre (ERC) in the state.
