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"Operation Shield": Haryana To Hold Blackout, Security Drill Tomorrow
The Haryana government will conduct a major statewide Civil Defence Exercise, "Operation Shield", on May 31, across all 22 districts to enhance the state's emergency preparedness and response capabilities.
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Security Drills In Border Districts Of States Neighbouring Pakistan Postponed
After the government decided to carry out a civil defence exercise on Thursday in states and Union Territories adjoining the western border, Haryana, Rajasthan and Punjab on Wednesday postponed the scheduled mock drill.
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As Israel Launches Op 'Gideon's Chariots', How It Plans To 'Conquer' Gaza
Gaza's civil defense agency reported 100 fatalities on Friday due to Israeli strikes, while the IDF claims to have struck over 150 terror targets in the Gaza Strip within 24 hours.
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Home Ministry Urges States To Strengthen Civil Defence Amid Hostile Threats
In light of the current security environment and the threat of hostile attacks, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has urged all states and Union Territories (UTs) to augment civil defence measures under the Civil Defence Act and Rules of 1968.
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Punjab Government Orders Complete Blackout In Gurdaspur From 9:00 PM To 5:00 AM
The Government of India and the Punjab Government have issued directives under the Civil Defence Act, 1968, to enforce a complete blackout in the Gurdaspur district from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, effective from May 8, 2025, until further orders.
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Mock Drill At Mumbai's Cross Maidan Simulates Air Strike Scenario
At exactly 4 PM, a siren blared at Cross Maidan in south Mumbai, setting off a flurry of activity as part of a mock drill simulating an air strike involving teams of civil defence, fire brigade, and paramedics who rushed to save the "injured".
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Explosion Simulation In Bengaluru, Air Siren Drill In Delhi After Op Sindoor
Shrill air raid sirens, simulated explosions and blackouts, and firefighting and evacuation drills were the centre of attention at 244 locations Wednesday, including 100 sensitive 'civil defence districts' like nuclear plants, military bases.
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From Blackouts To Taking Shelter: How War Prep Impacts Life Of Civilians
The country is preparing for an unprecedented civil defence security drill tomorrow to "train civilians and students for effective civil defence in the event of a hostile attack."
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Fire Drills In UP, Air Raid Responses In Jammu: How States Are Preparing
Security drills - to ensure effective responses in case of a military attack - will take place across 244 Civil Defence districts, including 100 are 'highly sensitive' areas like the national and financial capitals Delhi and Mumbai on Wednesday.
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J&K State Disaster Response Force Conducts Mock Drill At Dal Lake
As part of the Ministry of Home Affairs' initiative for nationwide civil defence preparedness, personnel from the Jammu and Kashmir State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) conducted a mock drill at Dal Lake, Srinagar, focusing on boat capsize scenario.
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"They Dug Trenches Outside Our Homes": Memories Of 1971 Security Drills
The Centre has asked several states to conduct security drills on Wednesday to "train civilians and students for effective civil defence in the event of a hostile attack".
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Blackouts, Evacuation, Hotlines: Details Of Tomorrow's Security Drill
Following directions from the Centre, states and Union Territories are preparing for a civil defence security drill tomorrow
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Centre Asks For Security Drills In States Amid J&K Tensions, First Since 1971
The Centre has asked several states to conduct security mock drills on Wednesday, May 7, for "effective civil defence" amid tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, sources told NDTV.
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India-Pakistan Tensions Highlights: Centre's Civil Defence Drill Order, Key Meets At PM Office
The Centre has asked several states to conduct civil defence drills on Wednesday amid tensions with Pakistan after the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22.
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Israeli Strikes Kill 16, Including 3 Children, Says Gaza Agency
Gaza's civil defence agency on Sunday said Israeli strikes on the Palestinian territory killed 16 people, including at least three children.
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"Operation Shield": Haryana To Hold Blackout, Security Drill Tomorrow
The Haryana government will conduct a major statewide Civil Defence Exercise, "Operation Shield", on May 31, across all 22 districts to enhance the state's emergency preparedness and response capabilities.
-
Security Drills In Border Districts Of States Neighbouring Pakistan Postponed
After the government decided to carry out a civil defence exercise on Thursday in states and Union Territories adjoining the western border, Haryana, Rajasthan and Punjab on Wednesday postponed the scheduled mock drill.
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As Israel Launches Op 'Gideon's Chariots', How It Plans To 'Conquer' Gaza
Gaza's civil defense agency reported 100 fatalities on Friday due to Israeli strikes, while the IDF claims to have struck over 150 terror targets in the Gaza Strip within 24 hours.
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Home Ministry Urges States To Strengthen Civil Defence Amid Hostile Threats
In light of the current security environment and the threat of hostile attacks, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has urged all states and Union Territories (UTs) to augment civil defence measures under the Civil Defence Act and Rules of 1968.
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Punjab Government Orders Complete Blackout In Gurdaspur From 9:00 PM To 5:00 AM
The Government of India and the Punjab Government have issued directives under the Civil Defence Act, 1968, to enforce a complete blackout in the Gurdaspur district from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, effective from May 8, 2025, until further orders.
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Mock Drill At Mumbai's Cross Maidan Simulates Air Strike Scenario
At exactly 4 PM, a siren blared at Cross Maidan in south Mumbai, setting off a flurry of activity as part of a mock drill simulating an air strike involving teams of civil defence, fire brigade, and paramedics who rushed to save the "injured".
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Explosion Simulation In Bengaluru, Air Siren Drill In Delhi After Op Sindoor
Shrill air raid sirens, simulated explosions and blackouts, and firefighting and evacuation drills were the centre of attention at 244 locations Wednesday, including 100 sensitive 'civil defence districts' like nuclear plants, military bases.
-
From Blackouts To Taking Shelter: How War Prep Impacts Life Of Civilians
The country is preparing for an unprecedented civil defence security drill tomorrow to "train civilians and students for effective civil defence in the event of a hostile attack."
-
Fire Drills In UP, Air Raid Responses In Jammu: How States Are Preparing
Security drills - to ensure effective responses in case of a military attack - will take place across 244 Civil Defence districts, including 100 are 'highly sensitive' areas like the national and financial capitals Delhi and Mumbai on Wednesday.
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J&K State Disaster Response Force Conducts Mock Drill At Dal Lake
As part of the Ministry of Home Affairs' initiative for nationwide civil defence preparedness, personnel from the Jammu and Kashmir State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) conducted a mock drill at Dal Lake, Srinagar, focusing on boat capsize scenario.
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"They Dug Trenches Outside Our Homes": Memories Of 1971 Security Drills
The Centre has asked several states to conduct security drills on Wednesday to "train civilians and students for effective civil defence in the event of a hostile attack".
-
Blackouts, Evacuation, Hotlines: Details Of Tomorrow's Security Drill
Following directions from the Centre, states and Union Territories are preparing for a civil defence security drill tomorrow
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Centre Asks For Security Drills In States Amid J&K Tensions, First Since 1971
The Centre has asked several states to conduct security mock drills on Wednesday, May 7, for "effective civil defence" amid tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, sources told NDTV.
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India-Pakistan Tensions Highlights: Centre's Civil Defence Drill Order, Key Meets At PM Office
The Centre has asked several states to conduct civil defence drills on Wednesday amid tensions with Pakistan after the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22.
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Israeli Strikes Kill 16, Including 3 Children, Says Gaza Agency
Gaza's civil defence agency on Sunday said Israeli strikes on the Palestinian territory killed 16 people, including at least three children.
