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Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], April 7 (ANI): In a significant administrative reshuffle in the Punjab Police, the Sharad Satya Chauhan government on Monday transferred six senior police officers with immediate effect. According to an order issued by the Department of Home Affairs, Dr. Sharad Satya Chauhan, IPS (1992 batch), who was serving as Special DGP-cum-Managing Director of Punjab Police Housing Corporation, has been appointed as Special DGP-cum-Chief Director, Vigilance Bureau, Punjab, SAS ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], April 7 (ANI): In a significant administrative reshuffle in the Punjab Police, the Sharad Satya Chauhan government on Monday transferred six senior police officers with immediate effect. According to an order issued by the Department of Home Affairs, Dr. Sharad Satya Chauhan, IPS (1992 batch), who was serving as Special DGP-cum-Managing Director of Punjab Police Housing Corporation, has been appointed as Special DGP-cum-Chief Director, Vigilance Bureau, Punjab, SAS ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 4: Cabinet Minister Pijush Hazarika on Saturday presented an expansive account of the state government's work, ranging from jobs and education to flood management, saying Assam is moving towards "self-reliance and long-term stability". Focus Areas Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters, Hazarika said the government, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has focused on creating opportunities for youth and strengthening basic se ...Read More >
HT visited Rajkumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing in Lajpat Nagar, where the exercise began at 8:10 pm with a complete blackout across the campus. The campus, which housed around 250 students along with academic and administrative staff, then saw a swift and coordinated response from multiple agencies to carry out evacuation and rescue operations. A circular to carry out a mock drill was issued by the directorate of civil defence to magistrates of 13 district last week. Also Read: Delhi to wi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) A civil defence mock drill was conducted across all 13 districts of Delhi on Thursday, simulating a hostile attack scenario with air raid warnings, blackout measures and evacuation exercises in place. The large-scale exercise, carried out by the Directorate of Civil Defence, began at 8 pm at 17 locations, including hospitals, educational institutions, residential complexes, government offices and public spaces, according to a statement. Teams undertook mock rescue and ev ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) A citywide civil defence mock drill simulating a hostile attack including air raid warnings, blackout measures and evacuation exercises was conducted across all 13 districts of Delhi on Thursday. The exercise began at 8 pm in select locations, where teams carried out rescue and evacuation drills, including shifting people to designated bunker areas and deploying medical teams to handle simulated casualties, according to an order from the Delhi Directorate of Civil Defence ...Read More >
India on Tuesday dispatched 40 tonnes of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) material to Jamaica and Cuba in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, reaffirming New Delhi's commitment to stand by its Global South partners in times of crisis. An Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft carrying 20 tonnes each of relief supplies for the two Caribbean nations took off from New Delhi this morning. The consignment includes Aarogya Maitri BHISHM Cube field hospitals, food and daily utility items, ...Read More >
Jammu, Oct 21: National Police Day, popularly known as Police Commemoration Day, was observed with solemnity and reverence across all districts of Jammu Province. The day marks the remembrance of ten brave personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty on October 21, 1959, while defending the nation's frontiers at Hot Springs, Ladakh. According to a statement issued here, Commemorative functions were organized in all ten districts of Jamm ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 28: With the two-year anniversary of the Israel-Hamas conflict just over a week away, fears are mounting that the conflict may drag into a third year. More than 35 people were killed in Israeli strikes and gunfire since the early hours of Saturday, Gazal officials said. A strike on a house in central Gaza killed at least 11 people, more than half of them women and children, while nine members of a single family died in another strike on the Nuseirat refugee camp, reports BBC. At ...Read More >
The Chandigarh municipal corporation (MC) on Thursday organised two cleanliness drives under the ongoing 'Swachhata Hi Seva - Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath Shramdaan' campaign, observed on the occasion of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay's birth anniversary. The first event held at Sector 22 market, was launched by Union minister Manohar Lal Khattar amidst enthusiastic participation from officials, citizens, market welfare associations, civil defence, volunteers, and Safai Mitras. Participants joined ha ...Read More >
'War is a costly affair and pressure comes on the economy of a country' 'We have to avoid the mistake that took place in Russia-Ukraine war' IMAGE: India destroyed nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir with precision strikes in May as part of the Operation Sindoor in response to the April 22 Pahalgam massacre. Photograph: Indian Ari Force Operation Sindoor made it clear who stands with India diplomatically, former principal adviser to the Ministry of Defence, Lieutenant ...Read More >
New Delhi: As many as 54 personnel from Left Wing Extremism-affected areas are among 233 awardees of Medals for Gallantry announced on the Independence Day, the Ministry of Home Affairs said on Thursday. These awardees are part of a list of 1,090 Personnel of Police, Fire, Home Guard and Civil Defence (HG&CD) and Correctional Services selected for Gallantry and Service Medals on the occasion, the Ministry said in a statement. While 233 personnel have been awarded the Medal for Gallantry (G ...Read More >
These awards highlight the bravery, dedication, and selfless service of India's frontline forces, who continue to serve the nation with distinction in the face of adversity. The Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday announced the list of bravehearts honoured with the Gallantry and Service medals in recognition of their exceptional bravery, distinguished service, and meritorious contributions to the nation. "The total of 1090 Personnel of Police, Fire, Home Guard & Civil Defence (HG&CD) and Corr ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): On the occasion of Independence Day 2025, a total of 1,090 personnel from the police, fire services, Home Guard and Civil Defence (HG&CD) and Correctional Services have been honoured with Gallantry and Service Medals for their exceptional contributions and dedication to duty. The honours include 233 Medal for Gallantry (GM), 99 President's Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM), and 758 Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM). The Medal for Gallantry is conferred ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) The government on Thursday announced service medals for 1,090 police personnel of various central and state forces on the eve of Independence Day. According to a Union Home Ministry statement, 233 personnel have been awarded the Medal for Gallantry (GM), 99 personnel awarded President's Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) and 758 have been decorated with the Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM). This includes medals for fire, home guard and civil defence and correction ...Read More >
New Delhi: At least 22 police officers and personnel from Odisha will receive police medals on the 79th Independence Day this year. Two senior officers - ASP Rabindra Kumar Panda and Commandant Naresh Patel - have been selected for President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service. Eleven officers from the state will be conferred with Police Medal for Meritorious Service. The awardees are Assistant Inspector General Maheshwar Sethy; Additional Superintendent of Police Pradeep Kumar Pradhan; A ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): On the occasion of Independence Day 2025, a total of 1,090 personnel from the police, fire services, Home Guard and Civil Defence (HG&CD) and Correctional Services have been honoured with Gallantry and Service Medals for their exceptional contributions and dedication to duty. The honours include 233 Medal for Gallantry (GM), 99 President's Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM), and 758 Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM). Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result T ...Read More >
Delhi mock drill: A massive disaster preparedness drill, 'Suraksha Chakra', was conducted across Delhi-NCR on Friday, with sirens, alerts, and emergency vehicles simulating a major earthquake. Held at over 55 locations, the mock exercise tested real-time response and coordination among agencies like NDRF, Delhi Police, and the armed forces. Temporary relief camps and rescue operations were also part of the simulation. Residents across Delhi-NCR are hearing sirens and receiving emergency alerts ...Read More >
Bulandshahr: A court in Bulandshahr delivered its verdict in the Syana violence case that dates back to December 2018. The court convicted all 38 accused individuals, including prominent local activists and community members. Mob Violence Erupted Over Cow Carcass Discovery The violence followed the discovery of cow carcasses near Mahav village, prompting protesters to storm Chingrawathi police outpost. They set vehicles ablaze, leading to escalating chaos. During the riot, Inspector Subodh Kum ...Read More >
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and around 20 stakeholder departments, conducted a full-scale mock drill across 55 locations in the city on Friday to test preparedness for a high-magnitude earthquake and a subsequent chemical hazard during which mock rescue operations were launched, victims were taken to hospitals and treated. The exercise aimed to assess and strengthen Delhi's disaster preparedness and respo ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday expressed deep sorrow over the devastating fire in Iraq's eastern city of Al-Kut, which has claimed at least 61 lives and left many others injured or missing. In a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal conveyed India's condolences to the people and government of Iraq. "We express our profound grief at the tragic loss of innocent lives and for those who sustained injuries in the devastatin ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 13: At least ten people, including six children, were killed in an Israeli air strike while they were waiting to collect water in central Gaza on Sunday, the BBC reported, quoting emergency service officials. The victims had gathered with jerry cans near a water tanker in the heart of al-Nuseirat refugee camp when the strike occurred. According to eyewitnesses cited by the BBC, an Israeli drone fired a missile at the crowd. "It hit people waiting for water," said one resident, de ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): Two persons were killed after a multi-storeyed building collapsed in north-east Delhi Seelampur area on Saturday morning, officials said. The deceased have been identified as Matloob (50) and his wife Rabia (46). Their bodies have been recovered from the debris. Rescue operations are currently underway at the site. Teams from the police, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and civil defence are involved in the rescue work. Meanwhile, Delhi Minister Kapil ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): Eight people, including a 14-month-old child, were injured after a multi-storey building collapsed in the Seelampur area of North-East Delhi on Friday morning. The injured have been identified as Parvez (32), Naved (19), Siza (21), Deepa (56), Govind (60), Ravi Kashyap (27), Jyoti (27), and a 14-month-old child named Ahmad. All the injured were taken to Jag Pravesh Chandra (JPC) Hospital, except the infant, who was referred to GTB Hospital. Rescue operations a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): Eight people, including a 14-month-old child, were injured after a multi-storey building collapsed in the Seelampur area of North-East Delhi on Friday morning. The injured have been identified as Parvez (32), Naved (19), Siza (21), Deepa (56), Govind (60), Ravi Kashyap (27), Jyoti (27), and a 14-month-old child named Ahmad. All the injured were taken to Jag Pravesh Chandra (JPC) Hospital, except the infant, who was referred to GTB Hospital. Rescue operations a ...Read More >
Bengaluru: A delegation led by chief minister Siddaramaiah, his deputy DK Shivakumar and some cabinet colleagues met Union defence minister Rajnath Singh Wednesday and sought central support for a wide range of proposals -- from setting up two defence industrial corridors and securing defence land for major infrastructure work in Bengaluru, to hosting an Indian Air Force (IAF) air show during this year's Mysuru Dasara celebrations.In a letter to Singh, Siddaramaiah urged the Centre to establish ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], July 10 (ANI): A large-scale state-level mock exercise simulating flood and landslide scenarios was successfully conducted across Tripura with special emphasis on West Tripura District by the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) under the supervision of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Vishal Kumar, District Magistrate (DM) of West Tripura, addressed the media following the drill, and highlighted that rescue operations were carried out simu ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], July 10 (ANI): A large-scale state-level mock exercise simulating flood and landslide scenarios was successfully conducted across Tripura with special emphasis on West Tripura District by the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) under the supervision of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Vishal Kumar, District Magistrate (DM) of West Tripura, addressed the media following the drill, and highlighted that rescue operations were carried out simu ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: The eighth round of the second phase of undergraduate admission process through the GCAS portal for the academic year 2025-26 concluded on Thursday. A total of 2,11,052 students confirmed their admissions across all rounds of the first phase and up to the seventh round of the second phase. As many as 1,13,032 students remained eligible for admission after the seventh round. In this round, 81,639 verified students received admission offers based on their preferences and university-coll ...Read More >
Pune: Southern Army Commander Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth on Thursday said that the Indian Army's swift response and technical proficiency were crucial in saving lives during the critical early phase of the rescue operation at the Air India A-171 aircraft crash site in Ahmedabad on June 12.Within minutes, around 130 personnel from the military station, including engineers, medical staff, firefighting teams, and quick response teams were mobilised, he said and added that the General Officer Co ...Read More >
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