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Mint
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Mint
Operation Shield: Mock Drill in THESE states, UTs today
Civil defence exercises or mock drills are scheduled to be conducted across Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Chandigarh, and Jammu & Kashmir under 'Operation Shield' today, 31 May. These exercises were last conducted across the nation on 7 May amid India-Pakistan tensions along the borders. These drills are scheduled to be conducted across districts bordering Pakistan in these states and Union Territories today from 5:00 PM onwards, a government press release issued on 29 May said. The exercise aims at enhancing preparedness and awareness in regions located near the Line of Control,which are the most vulnerable to cross-border threats. Earlier, these mock drills were scheduled to be held in the bordering states and Union Territories on 29 May. However, they were rescheduled. The government press statement on 29 May said said that several shortcomings were observed in the previous exercise and this drill is a step to fill the critical gaps and 'augment the Civil Defence preparedness against the hostile attack.' "It is requested to plan and organize the Civil Defence Exercise "Operation Shield" on 31.05.2025 at 1700 Hrs onwards (the exact time may be suited as per local convenience) by involving all local administration and stakeholders. An action taken report in this regard may be shared with this directorate," the reelase said. The mock drill will involve 'Civil Defence Wardens/Volunteers stakeholders from local administration and youth volunteers like NCC, NSS NYKS, Bharat Scouts & Guides' in implementation of various Civil Defence measures against enemy aircraft, drones and missile attacks. During the civil defence preparedness activity, there will be 'Activation of Hotlines between Air Force and Civil Defence Control rooms (RCDCC/SCDCC/TCDCCs) and activation of Centrally controlled and operated Air Raid Sirens.' Besides this, complete blackout measures will be imposed in 'adjoining civilian VA/VPs, excluding emergency/critical services.' In Punjab, complete blackout measures would be implementedin adjoining civilian vulnerable areas and vulnerable points, excluding emergency and critical services and air raid sirens would be sounded, according to a government spokesperson. The drills will include sirens, blackouts, and emergency scenarios designed to test the readiness of local authorities and citizens in case of attacks or disasters. Punjab's Special Director General of Police, Sanjeev Kalra, said the exercise would involve all districts and simulate large-scale emergency situations starting at 6 pm. Kalra said, "The mock drill is a part of Operation Shield and is being conducted in all districts of the bordering states on the Western border. The mock drill will be conducted by 6 pm, " he said. The Haryana government said that it will conduct the mock drills across all 22 districts to enhance the state's emergency preparedness and response capabilities. Officials told news agency PTI said that the exercise will begin at 5pm and the drills will simulate critical incidents such as air raids, drone attacks, and other wartime scenarios. A controlled blackout of 15 minutes will be observed from 8 pm to 8.15 pm near vital installations in Haryana, with exception of essential emergency services such as hospitals, fire stations, and police stations. Haryana Joint Secretary Sumita Mishra said that mock drills will begin at 5 pm. As many as 32,000 volunteers will take part in the exercise across the state. "The mock drill will be conducted throughout Haryana on 31st May. We will also be following the guidelines of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)...The mock drill will prepare us for any future contingencies...32,000 volunteers will also participate in the mock are training and briefing these activities will be done after 5 pm," she said. The mock drill and blackout exercise under 'Operation Shield' are scheduled to be held across all 41 districts of Rajasthan as well today, according to news agency ANI. Similar mock drills were conducted nationwide on May 7, the same day India launched Operation Sindoor, targeting nine terror beds across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The operation was a retaliatory response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 26 people, including one Nepalese national. The exercise aims at enhancing preparedness and awareness in regions located near the Line of Control.
Gulf Today
3 days ago
- Business
- Gulf Today
Abu Dhabi court dismisses lawsuit over Dhs90,000 debt due to lack of evidence
Abu Dhabi Family, Civil, and Administrative Cases Court dismissed a lawsuit filed by a man against his friend, demanding repayment of a Dhs90,000 debt, the plaintiff claimed he had given as a loan to the appellee. The court rejected the case, citing that the plaintiff failed to provide evidence proving the debt or the reason for the financial transfer. In the case details, the plaintiff alleged that the appellee requested a loan, and he gave him Dhs45,000 in cash and an additional amount via a cheque, which he gave to the appellee's landlord. However, when the plaintiff demanded repayment, the appellee allegedly stalled. The court ruled that the plaintiff's claim was unsubstantiated, as no evidence was presented to prove the debt or that the cheque was a part of the debt.
Gulf Today
4 days ago
- Gulf Today
Father fined after son riding electric bike jumps red light and collides with woman's car
Abu Dhabi Family, Civil, and Administrative Cases Court has ordered a father to pay Dhs2,380 in compensation to a woman who sustained a traffic accident caused by his son. The son, riding an electric bike, jumped a red light and collided with the woman's vehicle, owned by her sister, resulting in material and moral damages. The woman filed a lawsuit demanding Dhs25,592 for vehicle repair costs and additional Dhs26,592 as compensation for damages, along with 12% legal interest from the date of the lawsuit until full payment. The court reviewed an expert report, which stated that the vehicle repairs took three days, with a daily rental cost of Dhs90 for a replacement car, totaling Dhs270, and repair costs amounted to Dhs1,850, and towing expenses from the accident site to the workshop were Dhs157, with additional fees bringing the total to Dhs2,380. The court consequently ruled that the father, as the guardian, is liable for his son's actions and ordered him to pay the total amount of Dhs2,380 to the plaintiff.
Gulf Today
6 days ago
- Gulf Today
Man obligated to pay Dhs10,000 compensation for issuing bounced cheque with malicious intent
Abu Dhabi Family, Civil, and Administrative Cases Court ordered a man to pay Dhs10,000 in compensation to another after issuing a Dhs50,000 bounced cheque with malicious intent. The man filed a lawsuit against the other, demanding Dhs50,000 as compensation for material damages (the cheque value) and an additional Dhs50,000 for moral damages, along with legal interest. The plaintiff based his claim on the fact that the appellee had been convicted in a criminal case and fined Dhs5,000 for issuing a bounced cheque with malicious intent. He submitted the judicial rulings, a certificate of non-appeal, and a reconciliation decision as evidence. The court affirmed that the appellee's fault was established by a previous criminal judgment, which caused the plaintiff both material and moral harm. The judgment confirmed that the appellee had issued a Dhs50,000 cheque without sufficient funds, leading to a Dhs5,000 fine and that the ruling was final. The court clarified that the criminal judgment conclusively established the appellee's wrongdoing, preventing the court from re-examining the facts or disputing the ruling. The court found that the plaintiff had indeed suffered harm due to the appellee's action, including the issuance of a worthless cheque, which led to legal proceedings, expenses, and emotional distress. Accordingly, the court awarded the plaintiff Dhs10,000 as compensation for both material and moral damages.
Gulf Today
24-05-2025
- Gulf Today
Man ordered to return Dhs60,000 to a woman in loan case
Abu Dhabi Family, Civil, and Administrative Cases Court ordered a man to pay Dhs60,000 to a woman after he failed to return the loan she had given to him. The woman filed a lawsuit against the man, claiming she had lent him Dhs70,000, which he did not fully repay despite her amicable requests. She demanded that he be compelled to pay the remaining amount, along with a 5% late interest from the date of the legal claim until full settlement. She also requested that he cover the legal fees and expenses. The woman noted that the man had contacted her before the lawsuit, informing her that he had transferred Dhs10,000 to her. The judge administered a supplementary oath to the plaintiff and then the court stated that the plaintiff provided WhatsApp messages with the appellee, which he did not deny. Consequently, the court ordered him to repay Dhs60,000 to the plaintiff.
