Given the increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in Kerala, the state health department issued guidelines to hospitals and health workers. The health department has directed the government and private hospitals to conduct Mock Drills.
Blackout mock drills were conducted in various parts of the country under 'Operation Shield' to simulate emergency preparedness in the face of war-like situations.
A mock drill and blackout exercise under Operation Shield was scheduled to be held across all 41 districts of Rajasthan, including Jaisalmer, on Saturday, to prepare for emergency response in case of an airstrike or wartime situation.
"Operation Sindoor meant a lot to us. We also conducted mock drills and organised a Tiranga Yatra rally near the National War Memorial... It has inspired me to join the armed forces, to break the taboos and stereotypes...," said Nadira Khan.
As part of security preparedness, Ambala Deputy Commissioner Ajay Singh Tomar said on Friday that the district administration has made preparations to deal with any emergency.
According to the Chief Minister's Office, while reviewing aspects such as mock drills, blackouts, and more, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis issued several directives.
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.
"The airport has been closed till May 10 because of the mock drills, and for the Air Force. There's no need to panic in Amritsar. We reached here from Delhi this morning, and we have been telling people not to panic and maintain peace. Our army is standing tall to face this situation," Aujla
Congress leader Tikaram Jully on Wednesday, stated that the nation is adequately prepared for any eventuality, highlighting that mock drills are currently being conducted.
All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) member Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali on Wednesday said that according to the alert issued by the Union Home Ministry, mock drill was conducted in which students and civilians participated.