"Taking utmost caution, the Amritsar district administration has again started the blackout process. Please stay at home, do not panic and do not gather outside your houses; keep the outside lights switched off," the Amritsar DPRO said in a statement.
The city of Bengaluru conducted comprehensive mock drills on Wednesday as part of a nationwide civil defence preparedness initiative aimed at enhancing readiness against emerging security threats.
Several states observed blackouts on Wednesday as part of the nationwide civil defence mock drills ordered by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The exercise, which involved scheduled blackouts at key locations, aimed to test the country's emergency preparedness against potential threats
As the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has ordered to conduct a nationwide mock drill, authorities in Punjab's Amritsar carried out a civil defence mock drill exercise on Wednesday evening.
Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi on Wednesday chaired a review meeting on the arrangements for the mock drill under 'Operation Abhyas', which will be conducted across all 22 districts of Haryana at 4:00 pm today.
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for two separate attacks that resulted in the deaths of 14 Pakistani Army personnel in Bolan and Kech.
Bihar will conduct the civic defence mock drills on Wednesday, which include simulating air raid sirens, blackouts, and evacuation plans. This nationwide drill, mandated by the Ministry of Home Affairs, is part of a larger exercise to assess preparedness for potential security threats, pa
Dehradun is preparing for a civil defense mock drill on May 7, which includes simulating air raid sirens, blackouts, and evacuation plans. This nationwide drill, mandated by the Ministry of Home Affairs, is part of a larger exercise to assess preparedness for potential security threats, part
From superstar Shah Rukh Khan's stunning look in Sabyasachi's all-black creation to Punjabi sensation Diljit Dosanjh honouring his Sikh roots on a global platform, the Met Gala 2025 witnessed a strong Indian presence this year.
The cities include state capital Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur and Katni. The drills aim to simulate protective measures in case of attack or disaster, with special focus on safeguarding citizens.