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Delhi Civil Defence to conduct air raid siren test at PWD headquarters
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
The Directorate of Civil Defence, under the Government of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, will carry out testing of air raid sirens at the PWD Headquarters, ITO, today at 3 PM, the District Magistrate (Central) statement said on Friday.
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West Bengal steps up preparedness with civil defence drills
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
A comprehensive civil defence mock drill will be conducted at Desun Hospital in Kolkata on Thursday. The mock drills were also conducted in Chandigarh this evening.
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Punjab: Govt orders complete 'blackout', following safety measures amid In
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
The Government of India and Punjab Government have issued directives under the Civil Defence Act, 1968, to enforce a complete blackout in Gurdaspur district from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, effective from May 8, 2025, until further orders.
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Amritsar resumes blackout as part of nationwide civil defence drill; DPRO
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
"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.
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"Caution is safety": Bageshwar Dham's Dhirendra Shastri on mock drills
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
As the nation participated in a civil defence mock drill on Wednesday to assess its safety preparedness, Bageshwar Dham Sarkar Acharya Dhirendra Krishna Shastri emphasised that "caution is safety".
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Uttarakhand is on high alert following Operation Sindoor, civil defence mo
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
In the wake of Operation Sindoor launched by the Indian Armed Forces, Uttarakhand Police has placed all its units across the state on high alert to ensure public safety and vigilance.
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Bengaluru conducts comprehensive mock drills as part of nationwide initiat
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
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.
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Civil Defence mock drill conducted in West Tripura to test earthquake, air
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
A civil defence mock drill was conducted in Agartala by the West Tripura district administration to test multi-agency coordination and public awareness in the event of an earthquake or air raid scenario.
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Goa: Mock drill conducted in Panaji as part of nationwide exercise
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
"It is as per the directions of the MHA. The Collector of North Goa has directed us to conduct a mock exercise. This is happening at three places. Since Panjim city and most parts of Goa are coastal areas, there are more chances of an attack," said Deputy Collector of North Goa, Vinayak Char
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Meghalaya: Mock drill conducted in Shillong to test emergency preparedness
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
A comprehensive mock drill was conducted in Shillong on Wednesday to assess the city's preparedness for handling emergencies and security threats. The drill was part of a nationwide civil defence initiative mandated by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
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Blackout drill conducted across country to test emergency preparedness
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
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
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Mock drills held at key locations in Delhi to test emergency preparedness
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
As part of the nationwide civil defence mock drill ordered by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), emergency preparedness exercises were conducted at key locations in the national capital on Wednesday evening, including Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, Bharatiya Janata
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