26.1 C
Delhi
10.2 C
Geneva
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 8:32 AM

India to Conduct Civil Defence Mock Drill in 244 Districts on May 7, 2025

India will conduct a nationwide civil defence mock drill on May 7, 2025. This major preparedness exercise will take place across 244 districts and is being carried out to enhance the country’s readiness for potential emergencies. While there is no immediate threat, the drill aims to identify gaps in the system and improve coordination among agencies and citizens. This is the first time since 1971 that such a large-scale civil defence drill is being organized. It reflects the government’s growing focus on internal security and disaster management. The exercise will involve various emergency scenarios like air raid sirens, blackout situations, and evacuation protocols. Citizens in participating districts may experience these simulations and are advised to follow the instructions issued by their local authorities. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has urged all its Members of Parliament to take part in the drill as regular citizens. State officials have also been asked to work closely with district administrations to ensure the success of this nationwide effort. The aim is to promote community-level awareness and train people on how to react in emergencies. The government has released a list of all the 244 districts where the drill will be conducted. Media outlets have widely shared this list to ensure maximum public awareness and involvement. The exercise is expected to strengthen India’s overall preparedness and highlight areas that need further improvement. As India steps up its disaster readiness, this drill serves as a reminder that preparedness is key. Public cooperation and participation will be crucial to making the event effective and meaningful.

Israel Bombs Yemen After Attack Near Ben Gurion Airport

Israel launched a series of airstrikes on...

Tag: India

Photos: PM Modi’s Banaras

On 13 May, the Indian Prime Minister held a massive road show on the streets of Banaras, once again demonstrating that in the holy...

Fourth phase of general elections 2024 records 67.25% voter turnout

Polling in the fourth phase of General Elections 2024, which commenced at 7 am today simultaneously across 96 PCs, recorded a total voter turnout...

Vote from Home – Election Commission’s promise to citizens above 85 yrs & PwDs

In a pathbreaking initiative, the Election Commission of India (ECI), for the first time in a General Election, has provided the facility of home...

Myanmar’s Bloody Civil War : A rising civilian death toll

Myanmar's bitter civil war has entered a new phase, as the six month long offensive by the opposition forces has forced the country's military...

India poised to become 4th largest economy, raising concerns in Japan

Much apprehension is growing in Tokyo as India is poised to surpass the Japanese economy to become the 4th largest in the world. Once...

BREAKING : Arvind Kejriwal granted interim bail by Supreme Court of India

New Delhi : The Supreme Court of India has granted interim bail to Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal up till 1 June 2024...

CEA : Indian economy likely grew at 8% in 2023-24

India's Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran has said that the Indian economy is likely to have grown at a robust 8 per cent...

Indian Army to stop importing ammunition from next year

Prime Minister Modi's flagship Make-in-India national mission, which was launched in 2014 has started to show major results. According to Major General V K...

AstraZeneca withdraws COVID vaccine around the world

AstraZeneca has begun to withdraw its COVID-19 vaccine globally on 8 May 2024. "As multiple, variant COVID-19 vaccines have since been developed there is a...

Phase 3 Lok Sabha voting sees slight dip, closer to 2019 turnout

New Delhi: The Phase 3 Lok Sabha voting percentage has edged closer to the 2019 figure for these corresponding seats, with Election Commission (EC)...

Wah EVM wah!

Electronic Voting Machines boost integrity, participation in Indian elections In India, a democratic giant with nearly 970 million registered voters across 543 parliamentary constituencies, the...

‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’ : Sanjay Leela Bhansali dazzles with epic soap opera

Heeramandi - Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s eight-part Netflix series is stunningly opulent to behold. Mr. Bhansali, who is directing his first streaming series, has spared...

NYIFF to celebrate five decades of Shabana Azmi: From groundbreaking debut to Global Icon

The New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF), North America’s premier festival celebrating Indian cinema, is set to honor Shabana Azmi's illustrious 50-year cinematic journey...

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 12 states gear up for Phase 3 as nominations finalized

As the third phase of India's 2024 Lok Sabha elections approaches on May 7, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has informed that Gujarat...

- A word from our sponsors -

spot_img

Follow us

HomeTagsIndia